Spiritual, But Not Religious; A Path for Connection and Comfort

Conference 75-Minute Workshop SA2
Saturday, April 29, 2017 – 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Workshop Level: Beginner

Kristie J. Zahn, MA, BCC
Chaplain
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine, WI

The field of professional chaplaincy is being challenged to offer spiritual care to address the needs of an increasingly unaffiliated, diverse, spiritually minded society who find meaning and purpose outside the walls of traditional religion. Atheists, Agnostics, and those who embrace a spirituality of their own are growing in number. Neuroscience research supports spiritual intervention in healing and wholeness, without judgment or discrimination to a specific faith tradition. In this workshop we will explore tools for ministering to the “None/ Not Religious.”

As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Examine themes that inform those who declare themselves unaffiliated to a traditional religion, and explore how you might offer spiritual care in a way that resonates with patients/residents who are “None/Not Religious.”
1. Learn various approaches to assess, initiate, and offer spiritual care to patients/individuals who find the sacred beyond traditional religion, who are in need of “Grace without God.”

Educational Materials (recommended books, articles, or websites for participants to review prior to the workshop)
– Rohr, R. The Divine Dance
– Ozment, K. Grace Without God
– Butler Bass, D. Grounding
– Butler Bass, D. Christianity After Religion

Presentation Materials (items to be brought to the workshop and/or presentation materials)
SA2 Handouts – Zahn
Standing In Integrity Reflection
SPIRITUAL BUT NOT RELIGIOUS REFLECTION
OPENING SACRED SPACE
NONE REFLECTION
Henri Nouwen
Daring Greatly

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