Professional Development Series

Rituals in End of Life Care (HC0012)


Description
Understanding the significance of rituals at the end-of-life enables hospice chaplains to offer meaningful and compassionate interventions that enhance quality of life and support those dying and those who grieve. Rituals help the living create continuing bonds with those dying, help with coping skills, and allow healthy growth through opportunities for naming, honoring, and memorializing. The display of respect and a nonjudgmental attitude create a space for support, trust, sharing of emotion, empowerment, and quality of care during end-of-life events. This course is designed to help hospice chaplains understand the importance of rituals in end of life care.
Content
  • Introduction
  • The Ritual of Storytelling
  • The Ritual of Sharing Food
  • The Ritual of Awareness
  • Test Questions
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed