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HELPFUL LINKS
This page contains links to chaplaincy and other Web sites that may be of interest to professional chaplains. If you would like to be listed on this page, please complete the Web site Link Application Form.
Colorado Theological Seminary, offering affordable Christian degree and counseling programs by distance learning since 1999.
www.seminary.ws
(posted July, 2010) "Making Health Care Whole: Integrating Spirituality into Patient Care," by Christina Puchalski MD and Betty Ferrell PhD RN
This important new resource charts a common language for addressing spiritual care across the disciplines of medicine, nursing, social work, chaplaincy, psychology, and other groups.
Making Health Care Whole will benefit hospices and palliative care programs in hospitals, home care services, and long-term care services. It will also be a valuable addition to the curriculum at seminaries, schools of theology, and medical and nursing schools. For more information, http://www.templetonpress.org/book.asp?book_id=148
978-1-59947-350-5 288 pp paperback $34.95
Templeton Press, www.templetonpress.org, 1-800-621-2736
(posted May, 2010) Healing HealthCare Systems is committed to creating healing environments in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and hospices. Our audio visual programs, The C.A.R.E. Channel® and C.A.R.E® with Guided Imagery, were developed as therapeutic tools and are designed to reduce the negative impact of hospital noise, minimize stress, enhance pain management protocols, and support palliative care.
http://www.healinghealth.com
- Fordham University’s Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education seeks to serve religion and religious education through research, while simultaneously addressing the needs of the church and the world today. Our online master’s program in pastoral care provides knowledge and understanding of the nature and purpose of pastoral care, increased effectiveness with pastoral care interventions and sustained theological reflection on the application of pastoral care in specific ministerial situations. For information about the online program, e-mail us at gre@fordham.edu or call 718.817.4416. For more information about the Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education, visit www.fordham.edu/gre.
(posted Aug 2009)
SPIRITUAL CARE COLLABORATIVE
Along with the Association of Professional Chaplains, the following organizations are part of the Spiritual Care Collaborative. The Spiritual Care Collaborative is an international group of professional organizations actively collaborating to advance excellence in professional pastoral and spiritual care, counseling, education and research. The participating members have collaborated in the development of, and adherence to, common professional standards and code of ethics. www.spiritualcarecollaborative.org American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) represents and sets professional standards for over 3,000 pastoral counselors and 100 pastoral counseling centers in North America and around the world.
www.aapc.org Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) is a multicultural, multifaith organization devoted to improving the quality of ministry and pastoral care offered by spiritual caregivers of all faiths.
www.acpe.edu Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) is a national multifaith organization committed to the professional education, certification and support of people involved in pastoral care and pastoral counseling.
www.cappe.org National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) is an association of pastoral ministers who participate in the church's mission of healing. Its mission is to promote professional development and support services for its members.
www.nacc.org National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) is a professional organization for Rabbis, Cantors and other Jewish professionals that seeks to enhance the kedusha of Jewish Chaplains that they may provide quality Jewish, religious and spiritual care.
www.najc.org
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CABINET OF LIAISONS ORGANIZATIONS
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) is an international professional society of 30,000 healthcare executives who lead U.S. hospitals, health care systems and other health care organizations.
www.ache.org
American Hospital Association (AHA)is a national organization that represents and serves close to 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 37,000 individuals members.
www.aha.org
American Medical Association (AMA) is a national association whose goal is to be an essential part of the professional life of every physician and an essential force for progress in improving the nation's health.
www.ama-assn.org
American Psychiatric Association (APA) is a medical specialty society of over 35,000 U.S. and international member physicians working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders.
www.psych.org
American Red Cross. A volunteer humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
www.redcross.org
Duke Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health. The Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health is based in the Center for Aging at Duke and provides opportunities for scholarly trans-disciplinary conversation and the development of collaborative research initiatives.
www.dukespiritualityandhealth.org
George Washington Institute on Spirituality and Health (GWISH ) is a leading organization on educational and clinical issues related to spirituality and health.
www.gwish.org
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) represents hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the U.S. It promotes access to hospice and palliative care, and to maintaining quality care for personf facing the end of life and their families.
www.nhpco.org
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RELIGIOUS ENDORSING BODIES
Coalition of Spirit-Filled Churches (CSC) is an incorporated, nonprofit religious endorsing body. CSC is a coalition of independent churches and groups of churches from Pentecostal, Renewal and Charismatic traditions.
www.spirit-filled.org
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STATE/LOCAL CHAPLAINCY GROUPS
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LISTSERVS/E-GROUPS RELATED TO CHAPLAINCY CARE
- Crisis Intervention is for board certified and associate chaplains in the Association of Professional Chaplains who are interested in discussion and sharing of information related to Critical Incident Stress Management, Red Cross Disaster Spiritual Care Services or crisis interventon encountered as part of the pastoral care profession.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crisisinterventionatapc/
- One Person Pastoral Care Department is a forum on chaplaincy issues of importance to one-person pastoral care departments and those who work in settings in which there is a small department.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/One_PersonDeptChaplains/
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CHAPLAINCY PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, Inc. (CPSP) is a theologically based covenant community dedicated to "recovery of soul."
www.cpsp.org
International Council on Pastoral Care and Counseling
www.icpcc.net
The Multi-Faith Group for Healthcare Chaplaincy (England and Wales)
www.mfghc.com
Rede de Psicologia Pastoral da CETELA
(The Pastoral Psychology Network of the Community of Ecumenical Theological Education in Latin America and the Caribbean - "CETELA")
www.cetela.com.br (for CETELA as a whole)
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CHAPLAINCY CARE RESOURCES CaringBridge is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization offering free personalized Web sites that allow people to stay in touch with family and friends during a health crisis, treatment and recovery by posting updates and receiving messages of support, www.CaringBridge.org. Recommend CaringBridge provides information tailored for health care professionals on how to improve patient care by knowing when and where to recommend free patient CaringBridge Web sites.
www.RecommendCaringBridge.org
Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), is a national consumer and community engagement initiative to improve care at the end of life.
www.caringinfo.org Multifaith Calendar
Interfaith Calendar lists primary sacred times for world religions, including Judaism, Islam, Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Baha’i, Zoroastrian, Sikh, Shinto, Jain, Confucian, Daoist, Native American religions and more.
www.interfaithcalendar.org
Wayne E. Oates Institute Online promotes an interdisciplinary dialogue among the medical, religious, social work and various therapeutic communities related to spirituality, health and healing.
www.oates.org Pastoral Care Week is sponsored by COMISS Network. The Pastoral Care Week Web page offers information about upcoming themes, past celebrations, resources for planning and publicity, and an online store for ordering promotional items.
www.pastoralcareweek.org Plainviews e-newsletter, sponsored by Healthcare Chaplaincy Inc., promotes dialogue among chaplains and other spiritual care providers on issues of professional practice, advocacy, education and research, and spiritual development.
www.plainviews.org
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OTHER RELATED LINKS
Assembly of Episcopal Healthcare Chaplains (AEHC) is a professional association for chaplains and supporters within the Episcopal Church.
http://www.episcopalchaplain.org Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) is dedicated to serving the nation's Catholic health care organizations and supporting the strategic directions of mission, ethics and advocacy. A large group of nonprofit health care sponsors, systems and facilities, CHA welcomes and respects people of all beliefs and traditions, attending to their body, mind and spirit.
http://www.chausa.org/ COMISS Commission on Accreditation of Pastoral Services (CCAPS), sponsored by the COMISS Network offers consultation and accreditation for chaplaincy departments in specialized ministry settings.
www.comissnetwork.org/ccaps.html COMISS Network is an organization whose vision is to be a unified voice for the preparation and practice of spiritual care through chaplaincy and pastoral counseling.
www.comissnetwork.org Health Ministries Association is a non-profit membership organization; a support network for people of faith who promote whole-person health through faith groups in the communities they serve.
www.hmassoc.org HealthCare Chaplaincy. A national nonprofit leader in the research, education and evidence-based practice of spirituality-centered health care. For nearly 50 years, it has collaborated successfully with major academic medical centers and other professional organizations in understanding and integrating spirituality into the ways care is provided.
www.healthcarechaplaincy.org HopeandHealing.org is the online ministry of the Church Health Center in Memphis, TN, covering the topics of health ministry, wellness and living with disease. It also includes a Chaplains portal , providing spiritual care resources for professionals and laypersons. Chaplains are invited to submit stories and advice to John Shorb, editor, at shorbj@churchhealthcenter.org. The center also produces curricula and trainings on how to care for all bodies and spirits in your community or church.
www.hopeandhealing.org
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