BCCPA 38 th Annual Conference May 24 th – 26 th, 2015 Whistler, BC

 Non-faith based organization experience  General framework for providing spiritual programs  What we offer  Outcomes  Challenges  Overall message: it is doable with limited resources

 Established in 1974  Langley Care Society  Volunteer Organization  Complex Care  Registered Charity  139 Spaces  Separate Public Foundation

 All are Christian  Majority are  Anglican  Baptist  Catholic  United  Affiliation not known; went to church when young;

 We practice holistic, resident-centered care  Open to diverse beliefs/practices  Organization’s values of instilling dignity and hope are demonstrated through spiritual care component  Advantages as a Non-profit Organization:  find & engage available resources  develop and maintain strong connections with our local community  raise funds to provide services that support our MVV

 Accreditation Standards  Long-Term Care 9.14  Access to spiritual space and care is provided to meet residents’ needs.  Long-Term Care 8.1  Care plan addresses psychosocial health including cultural and spiritual needs  Residents Bill of Rights  Operate …in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care;  Resident’s lifestyle and choices are respected and supported,  to pursue social, cultural, religious, spiritual and other interests. 

RELIGIONSPIRITUALITY  Defined structures  Defined rituals and doctrines  Traditions  Practices, beliefs and values  An awareness of relationships with all creation  An appreciation of presence and purpose  Includes a sense of meaning  Includes religion

 The losses associated with advanced age can seriously impact the resident’s sense of meaning, purpose and personal worth.  People often turn to their spirituality as a means of coping…with illnesses, loss & life transitions The meaning and practice of spiritual care

 6 services on-site per month  United Church of Langley  Anglican Worship  Catholic Ministry & Mass  Salvation Army Church  Free Presbyterian Church  Buddhist Tea

“I minister to people from a wide range of religious backgrounds, as well as to some who have no particular religious background, and so an ecumenical and inspirational approach works best..i.e. God loves you, be kind to others, (there is) hope for a future without suffering. ” Rev. Tony W. Tremblett M.A, MPM,(ThD Candidate) Ordained Christian Minister

 Minimum 8hrs/week  Visits newly admitted residents  Conducts weekly Devotions group  1:1 visits  Palliative/EOL support  Monthly Celebration of Life

Affirms the resident’s identity through conversations about their background, early life, work, family and religious traditions. Provides ways for people to make sense of new life experience and themselves through stories.....reviewing life stories in this way can help to re-affirm one’s perspective of oneself in the face of debilitating illness and loss. Based on “Narrative theory focuses on the valuations that a person identifies as being the key units of meaning in his or her life.” (Speck 2004)

Approaching death can engender serious spiritual questions that contribute to anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. Spiritual care can help residents to:  Focus on inspirational meaning, purpose and value.  Receive compassion, comfort and spiritual/emotional support  Achieve inner peace and explore coping strategies.

 Our Pastor is:  A valued member of the interdisciplinary team  A resource for front-line staff; make referrals  Accessible to Family members for support  Addresses the spiritual needs of our residents  Specialty practitioner in the interdisciplinary team  Local Church Volunteers:  Embraced in our non-profit, volunteer organization  Ensure residents can participate

 Physical space constraints  Multi-purpose room with reliquary  Larger, open lounge space preferred by some of the churches; noise levels are a challenge.  Licensing/RC&AL program  Not a requirement  Fundraising  To maintain annual resources

 Pursue partnerships with local churches  Sponsorship– Annual budget: $12k  Online Resources  Canadian Association for Spiritual Care   Professional association  Support spiritual care professionals in their practice  Professional standards  Qualifications information  Contact Us –

Accreditation Canada. Long-term Care standards. Association of Professional Chaplains Professional Chaplaincy: Its Role And Importance In Health Care  Resident Bill of Rights BC  Speck, Peter W. Spiritual care in healthcare, Scottish Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy Vol.7.No The meaning and practice of spiritual care 