The 2020 Caring for the Human Spirit^® Conference is now a VIRTUAL Conference!

7th Annual Caring for the Human Spirit^® Virtual Conference

Join Us at the Go-To Conference on Spiritual Care!

April 20-22, 2020

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The Caring for the Human Spirit^® Conference is the premier spiritual care forum for cutting-edge topics to enhance your spiritual care practice and ministry. This inspirational and transformative three-day conference is designed to provide spiritual care providers with the skills, best practices, research, that can advance their career and improve optimal care for those in need. It is ideal for any professional interested in spiritual care, such as chaplains, nurses, first responders, social workers, physicians, researchers, clergy, administrators, policy makers, palliative care professionals, and any other professional interested in spiritual care. You will learn and exchange ideas from some of the most influential leaders in the spiritual care arena and make new relationships with people and organizations that will help you achieve new levels of success in providing compassionate whole person care.

Agenda at a Glance

The VIRTUAL three-day event will consist of one keynote address, several plenaries to choose from and more than 20 workshops. In addition, participants enjoy:

• Continuing Education Credits: CEUs, CNEs, CMEs, and Social Work Contact Hours
• All recorded video and materials post-conference
• Chaplain Renewal Ceremony
• Digital Posters Online
• SCA Membership Meeting

Keynote Speaker

Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM
Granger Westberg Keynote Address:
Presenting: Tracking the Perennial Tradition Creates an Alternative Orthodoxy

Keynote Summary:
When we look at the history of spiritual care and healing, the same themes keep emerging across religions and cultures. They are issues of how to move from doctrinal belief into actual practice. One primary theological application method is the practice of cultivating a contemplative mind.

Plenary Speakers

Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D.
Founder, Abbot, and Head Teacher of Upaya Institute and Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Presenting: Exploring the Edge State of Engagement and Burnout

Bryan Sexton, Ph.D.
Director, Duke Center for Healthcare Safety & Quality Duke University Health System
Presenting: Thriving vs. Surviving During Times of Change: The Science of Enhancing Resilience

Jason Callahan, MDiv, MS, BCC
Chaplain, Thomas Palliative Care Unit at VCU Massey Cancer Center
Presenting: Bridging the Divide: Chaplaincy in the Secular Age 

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NEW this year! We are pleased to welcome the Westberg Symposium to the Caring for the Human Spirit^® Conference. Over the years, the Westberg Symposium has become the premier gathering and networking event for faith community nurses from across the globe. Participants develop supportive connections and gain new ideas and skills as distinguished speakers share techniques and experiences for the benefit of the professional practice.

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Pre-Conference Intensives

In addition to the three-day conference, participants will have the option to attend any of the 4 pre-conference intensives being offered.

Advance Care Planning Facilitator Training

The Rev. Jim Kraft, BCC
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Respecting Choices First Steps Advance Care Planning is an internationally recognized, evidence-based model that creates a culture of person-centered care. Participants will learn the skills to facilitate foundation Advance Care Planning discussions with any adult.

Pulling Back the Curtain on Chaplaincy Certification

The Rev. George Handzo, APBCC
12:00 – 4:30 pm
This pre-conference intensive will cover the general chaplaincy certification requirements and processes that all associations generally follow while focusing on the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) and the Spiritual Care Association (SCA)

2020 Faith Community Nurse Research Forum

Sponsored by Faith Community Nurses International (FCNI)
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This forum provides current information and activities related to research and initiatives with relevance to faith community nursing practice. The agenda features recently published research presented by representatives from both the International Journal of Faith Community Nursing and the Journal of Christian Nursing. Participants will have opportunity for open discussion, Q&A, and reflection on the translation of research into faith community nursing practice.

Continuing Education Credits

You can earn up to 22 Continuing Education Credits.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded by the Spiritual Care Association. All participants receive a certificate after the conference.

Continuing Nursing Education contact hours (CNEs) awarded by The Westberg Institute. The Westberg Institute is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Social Work Contact Hours are awarded by the National Association of Social Workers. This program has been submitted for approval to NASW for 22 continuing education contact hours.

Continuing Medical Education (CMEs) are awarded by the University of Alabama School of Medicine Division of Continuing Medical Education.This program has been submitted for approval of up to 22 CMEs.

Continuing Education Credits are available for either in-person or webcast participants.

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For additional information please visit our other conference pages:

Conference Agenda Keynote and Plenaries Westberg Symposium Conference Rates Conference FAQs Past Conferences