E1
Sacred Stories, Healing Symbols: Archetypal Approaches to Inclusive Spiritual Care                         Rev. Salvador R. Delmundo Jr., DMin, MBA, APBCC, CPES

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Workshop Summary:

This virtual presentation demonstrates evidence-based archetypal techniques for

for providing culturally sensitive spiritual care across diverse populations through virtual platforms. Using transitional objects and identifying engagement strategies, participants experience chaplaincy interventions that transcend religious boundaries while honoring individual spiritual narratives. Through case studies, attendees learn adaptations of psychodynamic principles for chaplaincy in mental health settings.

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E2
Advanced Spiritual Care Practitioners              \(Chaplaincy & Wellbeing)
Mia Kyte Hilborn

 

Workshop Summary:
This workshop will reflect a new way of creating an evidenced-based portfolio of Advanced Spiritual Care Practice (ASCP) mapping spiritual care competencies to the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice. Examples of a Masters programme of studies in this area will be shown.

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E3
Compensation of the Faith Community Nurse
Dr. Deborah Ziebarth, PhD, MSN, RN, Deb Fell-Carlson BSN, RN, MSPH

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Workshop Summary:
This workshop chronicles the journey in creating a compensation position statement for faith community nursing. This six-month effort by the Westberg Institute Research Committee included literature review, survey development and distribution, and data analysis, using Delphi feedback. The position statement presents what guiding documents in "nursing" and "faith community nursing" say about compensation, what research says about compensation, and what practice says about compensation. The Westberg Institute Research Committee has representation from Westberg Institute, Health Ministries Association, Faith Community Nursing International, and faith community nurses at large.

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E4

Whole Person Wellness Screening for Seniors using Nursing Students

Cheryl Lanigan

Workshop Summary:
Faith Community Nurse Network of the Twin Cities developed and and implemented whole person wellness screening events for seniors

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E5

Spiritual Connection in the Midst of Brain Changes from Dementia
Rev. Rachel Ferrarini BCC

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Workshop Summary:

For each spiritual supporter to be confident and encouraged to make connections for spiritual interactions with those with brain changes from different types of dementia.    For spiritual connection education and resources for those who continue to provide spiritual interactions and wholeness to those with brain changes from different types of dementia.

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E6
Spiritual Resiliency Awareness Response Kindness (SPARK): A Caring and Compassion Model for Faith Leaders and Chaplains to Support First Responders Experiencing Trauma, Stress, Anxiety, Depression
Dr. Laketa Sutton

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Workshop Summary:
The purpose of this workshop is to introduce the SPARK Model to attest to the use of spiritual capital and care through compassion and community building (system of support).  During this presentation, individuals will gain insight on way to apply resiliency in the context of spirituality via meaning making, purpose, connectedness, gratitude, vulnerability, acceptance, and joy.  Plus, based on the use of scripture and evidence-based practice, the connection of kindness will be introduced relating to ways to show unconditional compassionate regard, empathy, active listening, and reviewing ideas for change based on goal setting specifically for those experiencing trauma, stress, anxiety, and/or depression.  The idea is to inform faith leaders and chaplains of building community and connection as a way of rapport building to promote a sense of reaching individuals in love and kindness.  It will also address the role of connecting the person to supports from least to most intense.

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E7

Introduction of the revised Faith Community Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition, 2025
Nancy Romachek

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Workshop Summary:

Participants will  Reflect on the significance of creating a Scope and Standards of Practice (SSP) written expressly for the specialty practice of Faith Community Nursing (FCN). Consider how you may actively engage with the revision process in the future. Discuss one or more of the revision specifics discussed today, and how implementation may improve both job satisfaction for the FCN, and positive health outcomes for the health consumer. Identify one or more actions you will commit to making over the next 4 weeks, to change your practice, following today’s presentation.

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