Spiritual Care - Grace Hospice

Spiritual

care

Grace Hospice offers spiritual care support for people of all faiths and no faith. Our approach to end-of-life spiritual support is based on the recognition and need to support the whole person.

Grace Hospice respects the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of each person in our care.

We also recognize the unique path each person has walked, including the experiences that have shaped their journey, both the joys and the challenges.

We honor the dignity of each individual by providing spiritual care that reflects your beliefs, faith background, and the sources of joy and hope in your life.

Support For Loved Ones:

In addition to supporting your loved one, our spiritual care team is there to support the family and friends who are also walking this journey. While your loved one is experiencing a part of life that as family and friends you have yet to encounter, dying is a human and communal experience. Our chaplains are there to listen, answer questions and provide spiritual and emotional support as you navigate your way on this path filled with mysteries, sorrow, joy and even comfort.

Spiritual Care Team:

Our chaplains are specially trained to do this work. All have completed graduate work in the areas of Master of Divinity or Master of Theology. Additionally, each of our chaplains have completed twelve months additional study in clinical Pastoral Education. Grace Hospice chaplains understand the complexity of the hospice experience – just as our chaplains appreciate the complexity of life.

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Resources

Members of:
National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation
www.nphihealth.org

Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care
www.mnhpc.org

Frequently Asked Questions

regarding spiritual care at end of life

My mother has severe Alzheimer’s and is not able to form a complete sentence let alone engage in a conversation. How would she benefit from visiting with a Chaplain?

While a conversation may not take place, the Chaplain will use other methods of engaging with a patient dealing with Dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease, Lewy Body, Vascular Dementia, etc.). This includes sharing picture books, music, finding prayers that may trigger a memory. Our chaplains approach each visit by seeing it as an opportunity to validate the dignity and humanness of this person – not their diagnosis.

I have not been to church in a very long time. I don’t consider myself a religious person so why would I want to spend time talking with a Chaplain?

Spiritual Care support for people who do not identify with a specific faith or are affiliated with a faith community can be very fulfilling and comforting. Chaplains will engage by validating and supporting a person’s belief system, their sources of joy and hope as well as how they are processing their end of life prognosis. Grace Hospice chaplains meet people where they are.

I have always gone to church, and I definitely believe in God, but right now I am scared and even feel some anger. What can a Chaplain do to help me that my years of leaning on my faith are failing at this time?

Anger and fear are very real human reactions. It is not unusual regardless of one’s faith or spiritual framework to have these reactions at this time. Grace Hospice chaplains are trained to listen – really listen to what is surrounding the fear and anger. Sometimes, it is easier to talk with someone who is not part of your “inner circle”. Grace Hospice chaplains can help you better understand your fear and anger and work with you to look at your faith or spiritual framework to find a source of comfort. Each person and situation is different but you will be compassionately supported while sharing your truth and vulnerability.

Have More Questions?

Grace Hospice is here to provide clarity and support for any questions you have during this journey.

What They

say about us?

Hear from families who have experienced our compassionate care. Grace Hospice is honored to support each patient with dignity and respect.

Every single person we interacted with was fantastic. The kindest and most caring people you’ll ever know. Excellent communication as well.

Ryan

Son

Maude and Susan were outstanding in their creative and loving care of our mom in her last weeks of her life. Thank you. Blessings 💞

Malinda

Daughter