E1
Chaplains Too Can Document Decline
Sharondalyn Y. Dupree, MEd, MDiv, EdS, APBCC-HPC, Chaplain, Chaplain Life, LLC

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Workshop Summary:
This workshop will explore strategies for effective documentation as related to showing patient change and decline within the scope of the chaplaincy context. Documentation of decline by the non-medical professional can be beneficial in capturing the patient’s journey and relevant to effective communication with the Interdisciplinary Team.

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E2
Chaplaincy Education to Pastors and Lay Ministers in Ukraine
Pamela Dawn D'Andre  RN, BSN, Parish Nursing World Forum Specialist for Westberg Institute; Director of the Family Table Ukraine; Faith Community Nursing Coordinator for Ukraine, Evangelical Free Church of America

 

Workshop Summary:
This workshop will review the results of monthly chaplain education for pastors and lay people in Ukraine who are actively supporting the military and civilians during the full-scale invasion.

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E3
Burning the Candle at Both Ends: Examining the Impact of Healthy Calling and the Likelihood of Burnout
Dr. Arianna Molloy, Professor, Biola University

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Workshop Summary:
At the heart of calling is a relationship between the Caller (God), the called (you), and the community (those impacted by your calling). What does it mean to be proactive in your pursuit of God’s call on your life? Come learn specific ways you can experience a healthy calling in professional settings, as well as practical steps you can do to protect yourself from toxic burnout in a calling.

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E4
Online Wellness Support for Caregivers and Helpers

Neal Dunnigan, MPS, BCC, Chaplain, Cork Community Chaplaincy Services
Liz Counihan, BCC, Board Certified Chaplain, Bon Secours Hospital, Cork IE

Workshop Summary:
The occupational risks of burn-out, vicarious PTSD, and moral injury are well understood and addressed within the professional discipline of healthcare chaplaincy. However, the same cannot be said for various other caregivers and helpers. This would include volunteers who work with traumatized individuals (e.g. homeless workers, family members helping disabled relatives, non-clinical staff in care facilities, etc.).  We hypothesized: 1) That these caregiver and helper populations can benefit by receiving low-intensity chaplaincy support based on a simplified application of the principles used by chaplains for their own self-care and ongoing professional development, and 2) The delivery models developed within the expanding industry of on-line wellness programs potentially offer a variety of effective and efficient delivery solutions. This workshop will examine a pilot online wellness platform designed to support caregivers and helpers.

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E5
Expanding the Reach of Spiritual Care
Rev. Dr. Lori Whittemore, Spiritual Care Services of Maine

 

Workshop Summary:
This workshop will share the recent research and developments regarding the demand for spiritual care outside of the expected institutional settings. Also to be presented are findings about what sectors are incorporating chaplain care. Finally part of the workshop will be the presentation of research on funding sources for compensating for spiritual care professionals outside of institutions.

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E6
Use of TIMS (This Is My Story) Audio Files in Clinical Settings
Elizabeth Tracey, MS, BCC, Chaplain, Special Ministries, Johns Hopkins Medicine
 

Workshop Summary:
TIMS (This is My Story) audio files were created during the pandemic to enable clinicians to understand something of their patients as people since most were non-communicative and no loved ones, were allowed at bedside to tell their stories. TIMS files are audio only and two minutes or less in length, enabling them to be used on rounds or to be listened to while charting. Recording a TIMS file is simple. A smartphone with an audio memo app is used for recording, and only four questions are asked. This process can be easily mastered and allows the interviewer much information that can be followed up on in subsequent conversations, making it ideal for chaplain visits and training. The placement of the file in the medical record provides eloquent proof of the chaplain's role on the clinical team.

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