A Long Way to Go Understanding the Role of Chaplaincy? A Critical Reflection on the Findings of the Survey Examining Chaplaincy Responses to Covid-19

This contribution reflects on some of the most prominent findings in the survey on the chaplaincy response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The finding that chaplain respondents had difficulty understanding their own role prior to the first wave is of concern. If chaplains cannot articulate their own role,...

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Authors: Best, Megan (Author) ; Rajaee, Geila (Author) ; Vandenhoeck, Anne 1964- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2021
In: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Year: 2021, Volume: 75, Issue: 1, Pages: 46-48
Further subjects:B chaplains' role
B Critical reflection survey
B Telechaplaincy
B generalist versus specialist spiritual care
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Summary:This contribution reflects on some of the most prominent findings in the survey on the chaplaincy response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The finding that chaplain respondents had difficulty understanding their own role prior to the first wave is of concern. If chaplains cannot articulate their own role, it is not surprising that those around them are also unclear. Chaplains are not the only ones to blame for the confusion around their role though.
ISSN:2167-776X
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/1542305021992002