What important qualities and knowledge are required in Christians helping the bereaved? How might growth of these qualities and this knowledge be encouraged among members of the church?

Attending Interdisciplinary team meetings, family meetings, handover meetings, in-service trainings, reading agency policies and procedures, knowledge of bereavement support standards have allowed me to understand the significant role of every individual, families, state, health providers and many more in providing psychosocial care of patients.

Death is a universally experienced phenomenon. In the United States alone, over 2.6 million people die each year (Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2015). For practitioners, it is of utmost importance to better understand the process of grief to develop better interventions for bereaved individuals.

It is significant that pastoral caregivers find that balance between caring for self and the caring for those they have dedicated their lives to giving care. This was a very enlightening week in reading the narratives of Robert C. Dykstra, “Images of Pastoral Care.” There was one in particular, “the intimate stranger”. He spoke about his own personal stresses and challenges and disillusionment which confronted him as a pastoral caregiver. It is not he did not love his vocation as a hospital chaplain, he sensed it was beginning to take a toll on him. Dykstra, was very open and honest in regards to what occurred in his life. Pastoral caregivers have dedicated their lives to being there in crisis situations for others. It is the assumption pastoral caregivers will always have the answers to everyone else’s hurts and hopes.

This paper will attempt to construct a Christian worldview from which counseling model will be developed. An assessment of basic skill will be conducted before bereavement is discussed. This paper seeks to offer some insight into Bereavement and Christian counseling.

This essay will cover the observation of my field work experience at Prince Avenue Baptist Church. I will discuss the importance of character education, motivation, and development (cognitive, social, and moral). I observed these concepts being utilized and portrayed and will discuss the details of each. I will conclude with how I plan to use these certain theories and concepts in my future classroom.

The death of a loved one is an event that all of us are likely to experience during our lifetimes,

Of course this seems like an obvious one. If someone dies sending condolences are expected. I never realized what impact condolences make on families hurting. In my mind always figured that they were so busy with trying to keep up with daily life that they wouldn’t really have time to read a letter. However, now I realize how much of an impression they can have on someone and their state of mind. If at some point they have a time to sit down and relax it may be nice to read some kind words from family and friends. This is definitely something I think I will forever keep in that back of my head as I get older and inevitably loose as my loved ones loose family and friends. In addition, Corrine had a section in the book where she was planned to have lunch with a pastor. She wasn’t feeling up to it but when she called to cancel he insisted he picked her up. She explained that this was important to her because she was at a point in her grieving process that she no longer no longer had it in her to talk freely. She expressed how significant and supportive to have someone to reach out to her even when she didn’t have the energy or mindset to accept it. I found this important because there are several times when I think to call someone or ask them out eat to check-in but then never end up doing so. This will help motivate me to turn my thoughts into actions when dealing with friends that I know are grieving and need me. I understand that I may not know what an individual needs but something small such as an invitation to lunch may be just what someone

The author explains how to deal with the death of someone you love. After a loss of a loved one, grief is difficult. The grieving process is a normal therapeutic response.

During clinical rotations one of the priority is to embrace the fact that every patient has different spiritual needs. According to Taylor, (2016), some people have the spiritual need of being hopeful, loved, while other are seeking a confidant they can trust in expressing their fears, and sadness of a given

I have had experience in the pastoral care young adults when I was in the position of Residential Advisor at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst in 2014. My role as a residential advisor required me to mentor and invest into the welfare of students under my care. I did this by providing emotional support and guidance through times of trouble; I often was involved in conflict resolution and dealt with situations that would only be found within a university environment. I invested in the success of the people who were under my care, encouraging them to step outside their comfort zone both social and academically to encourage them to strive for their full potential. Through my actions I was able to help build foundations of friendships between students that have had a positive influence on their lives and the time they have spent whilst living on campus.

This paper is comprised of information gathered in order establish and identify ethical boundaries and guidelines that are to be adhered by this counselor. This study also includes information that is needed to obtain necessary licensing and training to ensure proper pastoral care training is received. The importance of this is critical in the rendering of pastoral care. Goals of the counselor as well what is expected of the counselor by his church will also be expressed within this paper. Most importantly the foundation of

Like Florence Nightingale, I not only view Nursing as a rewarding career, but also a calling from God; one of integrity, compassion, and professionalism. This “calling” upon my life began in childhood, when I possessed a natural inquisitiveness, regarding the physiological processes of the human body, and thus, developed a desire to care for the infirm. As I matured, the yearning turned to passion, and

The objective of this assignment is to give a perspective of Jesus’ reaction found in John 11:1-37. The writer will also review the grief process, in order to give insight on what the grieving person might expect to feel and what they might need. In addition, the various types of loss that a person grieving from the loss of a loved one may be dealing with.

The purpose of this paper is to reveal a direct correlation between prayer and character development. It is crucial that Christians fully understand this tool that has been put in place in order for us to be able to communicate with the Lord, our Creator. Praying and communing with the Lord leads to and builds not only a stronger relationship with Christ, but it also continues to build us in strength and character. The reflection of Christ should be evident in the life of a Christian through character traits also known as the fruit of the spirit. Prayer strengthens the character of a

Grief strikes the hearts and minds of humans, believers and non believers, making this component of community, both accessible and relevant to modern Christians and those who are more focused on the betterment and understanding of