{"id":827,"date":"2021-06-16T15:55:45","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T14:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pelican.scot.nhs.uk\/?page_id=827"},"modified":"2023-10-02T19:42:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T18:42:26","slug":"spiritual-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nn.nhs.scot\/pelican\/families\/emotional-support\/spiritual-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Spiritual Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Role of Chaplains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spiritual care is an essential part of care.&nbsp;&nbsp; Chaplains are specialists in spiritual care, however it\u2019s the aim of all staff to ensure the spiritual needs of the children, young people and their families are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chaplains are available in hospitals across the NHS &amp; across CHAS and can provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A safe place to talk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A listening ear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companionship on the journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prayer for you and those you love<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help contacting faith and community groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help planning funerals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bereavement support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Spirituality?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spirituality means different things to different people.&nbsp; Religion and faith might be part of someone\u2019s spirituality, but spirituality isn\u2019t always religious.&nbsp; Everyone has spiritual needs throughout their lives whether they follow a religion or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be struggling with big questions and need help to explore and make sense of what\u2019s happening.&nbsp; Spiritual care from a paediatric palliative perspective is about journeying with families as you explore what\u2019s important to you.&nbsp; It\u2019s about working with professionals to explore and hold on to hope and to have time with them to listen without the need to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking after a child with a terminal illness can causes people to think about death, loss and grief differently.&nbsp;&nbsp; Some people may want to reflect on the meaning of their life, perhaps more so than at any other time in their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Spiritual Wellbeing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spiritual practice, including religion, may become more important as your child approaches the end of life phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spiritual needs are connected to physical, emotional and social needs too. &nbsp;Studies have suggested that spiritual wellbeing may affect suffering at the end of life.&nbsp; Spiritual assessment and care are therefore very important when caring for a child who is approaching the end of their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spiritual wellbeing is often described as feeling at peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Spiritual Distress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spiritual distress, or spiritual pain or suffering can happen when people are unable to find sources of meaning, hope, love, peace, comfort, strength and connection in their life.&nbsp; This distress can also affect physical and mental health.&nbsp;&nbsp; Terminal illness can cause spiritual distress in the sick child or young person as well as their family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Someone might be in spiritual distress or spiritual pain if they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Searching for meaning, for example asking questions such as \u2018Why is this happening?\u2019, \u2018Why me?\u2019, \u2018Who am I?\u2019 and \u2018How will I be remembered?\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Becoming more withdrawn and isolated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afraid of being alone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refusing care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saying they feel scared or worried.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"nhsuk-card__description\">Role of Chaplains Spiritual care is an essential part of care.&nbsp;&nbsp; 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