Spiritual
Care
Worship
in the MRI Chapel | Contacting a chaplain
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Spiritual
care concerns the whole person. In each person there seems to
be a spiritual dimension linking body, mind and spirit. In times
of illness many people search for meaning, purpose and direction
in our life. When we come in to hospital our world can shrink
- we feel isolated, frightened and vulnerable.
Addressing
our spiritual needs can help, not only with the control of physical
symptoms and anxiety but also with choices in our individual
situations. It may also help us to deal with feelings of sadness,
disappointment, anger, resistance and helplessness.
Spiritual
care can bring the comfort of belief in a power greater than
ourselves. In the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths this power
is called God.
Spiritual
care may give us hope that our lives have purpose even when
physical abilities are diminished. It may improve our self-esteem
and confidence and promote healing in our relationships with
others and God. With this a renewed and realistic hope may emerge
so that we can accept our life here and now.
Serious
illness provides an opportunity for spiritual exploration and
growth. Working with our concerns and hopes, we may sometimes
need a chaplain to share our journey, helping us to understand
our fears and what the future may hold, and assisting us to
manage our relationships with the people around us as we wish.
We
all have personal beliefs about death and dying. A representative
from your faith community will be able to offer you some of
the support you need in a way that has meaning and value to
you. Christian, Jewish and Muslim chaplains are employed by
the Trust, and the Chaplaincy can provide you with information
about contacting representatives of other faiths or beliefs.
The
chaplains are available to provide pastoral and spiritual care
and support for patients, their relatives and members of staff.
You may contact us via the hospital switchboard, or you can
ask a nurse to contact the Chaplaincy, and one of us will be
happy to visit you.
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