Scottish Association of Chaplains in Healthcare
Scottish Association of Chaplains in Healthcare
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Scottish Journal Volume 10 No. 2 October 2007 EDITORIAL The new editorial team of the Scottish Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy have had the content of Volumes 10.1 and 10.2 of the journal determined in advance, as these issues contain the papers submitted to the journal's 10 th anniversary conference held in Crieff earlier this year. Those of us who were able to attend this conference remember a particularly helpful series of presentations on subjects ranging from the journal itself to changes and challenges in healthcare chaplaincy over the past ten years; from specific issues facing particular disciplines within chaplaincy to the global context of healthcare chaplaincy in a world which now contains acts of terrorism. Feedback from the conference was almost entirely positive and delegates seem to have appreciated both the range and depth of the presentations and workshops. The previous issue of the journal contained the conference contributions which examined changes and challenges within healthcare chaplaincy and which looked at the achievements of the journal itself over the past ten years. This was supplemented with papers from two of the workshops; one coming from Mental Healthcare Chaplaincy and the other making a plea for Gerontological Chaplaincy as a specialist discipline. This issue contains Ann Belford Ulanov's excellent paper on chaplaincy and global terrorism. Many of the feedback forms identified this as one of the highlights of the conference and, speaking personally, I know that I found Professor Ulanov's presentation both exciting and challenging. She brought to the conference her particular knowledge and experience borne of her work in New York City at the time of the 9/11 attacks. The concept of ‘The Remnant' is one to which I have returned frequently since it was raised in such a helpful way at the conference. It has specific applications to the work of healthcare chaplaincy, which have been underlined by Professor Ulanov, but it also nourishes and helps at a personal level as the chaplain deals personally and theologically with the issues faced on a daily basis. These issues can result directly from the work of chaplaincy, or simply arise from our being part and parcel of the world of the remnant to which Professor Ulanov refers. The other articles in this edition of the journal are from the remaining four workshops at the Crieff conference and cover areas as diverse as healthcare chaplaincy in a renal unit, multi-disciplinary working in a hospice, chaplaincy support following in-utero death of a baby, and bereavement support for children. Each one of these papers gives insight to the deep involvement of the chaplain in the particularities of individual suffering. The chaplain is clearly involved in diverse situations, but at depth and with intensity. This highlights Professor Ulanov's comments on working with, and as part of, the remnant community and the work of the chaplain being that of making connections so that the broken can have some sense of wholeness and meaning. I am delighted that we now have, in print, a full record of the proceedings of a very successful conference. Time has a corrosive effect on the memory, and it will be good, as the years roll on, to look back on what was achieved to mark and celebrate 10 years of the journal. The editors are well aware that volumes 10.1 and 10.2 of the journal are the result of much hard work on the part of many people. In particular, we would like to thank Tom Gordon, the chair of the organising committee and chair of the conference itself, for the time, energy and generosity of spirit which he gave to this project. It was always greatly reassuring to know that someone of Tom's immense capability was at the helm. We would also like to record our grateful thanks to our main sponsors, NHS Education Scotland and SACH who gave generously to the conference and without whose significant financial backing the conference could not have taken place. In closing, I would reiterate Noel Brown's appeal for research and for writing. The journal is only as good as its contributions, and needs to reflect accurately the work that is being done in the field of healthcare chaplaincy. For this to happen, we need more of the kind of articles Noel Brown highlighted, but particularly reporting of research and critical reflection on the clinical and systematic practice of chaplaincy. It is my firm belief that every working chaplain has something to say about her or his work and that every working chaplain is engaged in action research. So be encouraged, and send us your articles. |
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CONTENTS The Space Between Pastoral Care and Global Terrorism Abstract: In this twenty-first century, Chaplains work with a background of terrorism, functioning as a remnant, making links between us, within us, with God, we learn our ideas of wholeness too often mean sameness, and God's ideas of wholeness include our particular differences. Key words: terrorism, linking, remnant, difference and God's unity. Pages 3-8 Ann Belford Ulanov is Christiane Brooks Johnson Professor of Psychiatry and Religion at Union Theological Seminary and a psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City. Proactive or Reactive Chaplaincy Abstract: In November of 2003 a more proactive approach to Chaplaincy was instigated in a Renal Unit. Rather than wait for referrals, the Chaplain visited round the unit, asking patients about their experience of renal care and dialysis. The result was a hugely increased number of patients and staff involved in spiritual care, and a greater awareness on the part of the staff of the work of the Chaplaincy Team. This article is an examination of the process whereby Chaplaincy became an integral part of the care given on this unit and reports the results of a survey of staff regarding this process. This also contributes to current debate about the professionalizing of Chaplaincy and the allocation of spiritual care resources. Keywords: Chaplaincy, Renal Unit, Spiritual Care, Dialysis, Holistic Care Pages 9-14 Anne Allan is the Clinical Ward Manager for Haemodialysis at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, the main centre for Haemodialysis in NHS Highland. Iain Macritchie is the Senior Chaplain to NHS Highland, Inverness. Reflecting on risk taking: enabling parents to co-create ritual following the death of their baby in-utero Abstract: Qualitative research undertaken with bereaved parents who have ritually marked the life and death of their baby who has died in-utero is outlined. The significance for bereaved parents of sharing in the co-construction of naming/blessing ceremonies and/or funerals with a chaplain, as well as participating in the ritual itself is described. A short theological reflection on the risk involved for chaplains in entering into such relationships with bereaved parents is also offered. Key Words: Bereavement by the death of a baby in-utero, chaplaincy, co-construction, ritual Pages 15-20 Ewan Kelly is chaplain at St Columba's Hospice and a part-time lecturer at the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh. The provision of spiritual care in a hospice: moving towards a multi-disciplinary perspective Abstract: Hospices are spiritual places. The need to be sensitive to the spiritual is embraced by a wide spectrum of professionals. This article is an attempt to map the territory of the provision of spiritual care. It introduces two spiritual care frameworks then offers a brief over view of some of the key issues within medicine, nursing, occupational therapy and social work as they embrace spiritual care in their caring role. This invites readers to consider the interface between chaplains and the rest the multidisciplinary team as the team collectively care for the spirit and make a compassionate response. This article is based on a paper originally submitted to the SJHC 10 th anniversary conference in Crieff, March 2007. Key words:chaplaincy, hospice, medicine, multidisciplinary, nursing, occupational therapy, social work, spirituality, spiritual care. Pages 21-27 Childhood bereavement: elementary? Crocus Child Bereavement Group, Inverness Abstract: ‘Crocus' is a group based in Inverness, but working throughout Highland Region, which seeks to offer support to bereaved children. This article offers a look at the work of the Crocus Group and its challenges and achievements. Working with children of school age, and using a variety of activities, the Crocus Group's ‘Days To Remember' help these children to articulate their losses through play. This article is based on a paper originally submitted to the SJHC 10th Anniversary Conference in Crieff in March of 2007. Key words: Bereavement, Charity, Children, Psychological Support, Spiritual Care Pages 28-31
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Book Reviews Pages 32-34 Practical Theology and Qualitative Research Swinton, J. and Mowat, H. ISBN: 0 334 02980 5 SCM Press
Palliative Care, Social Work and Service Users: Making Life Possible Beresford P, Adshead L and Croft S ISBN 1843104652 Jessica Kingsley Publishers London and Philadelphia
Making it real: a practical guide to experiential learning Thistlewaite J and Ridgway G ISBN 1846190223 Radcliffe Publishing Abingdon
Raging with Compassion: Pastoral Responses to the Problem of Evil Swinton, J. ISBN 080282997X Cambridge: Eerdman.
A Multi-Faith Resource for Healthcare Staff . Published by NHS Education for Scotland
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THE ORERE SOURCE Abstracts from the Pastoral Care and other Healthcare Journals Page 40-48 The Rev. W. Noel Brown is a recently retired hospital chaplain and former ACPE supervisor. He is the Convenor of the Standards Committee of ACPE and the Convenor of the Research Committee of the Association of Professional Chaplains. He is also the Editor of The Orere Source, a bi-monthly publication of his abstracts from the pastoral care and healthcare literature. There are over 16,000 abstracts in the database. Contact: oreresource@rocketmail.com
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