What is spirituality?

• Spirituality is connected to who we are as persons while religion is a way to live out our spirituality through various practices, rituals and beliefs.
• Spirituality unites the physical, mental and emotional aspects of each of us, so that we can experience a greater sense of wholeness and wellness.
• Spirituality can offer a way for people to reflect on and live their life's meaning and value.

Spiritual care can be of help when you:

• Want someone to talk to
• Are experiencing feelings of loss or grief, loneliness, fear or discouragement
• Have special needs according to your own faith traditions
• Are waiting for surgery and test results or considering treatment options
• Need someone to pray with or wish to receive sacraments.

Spiritual and cultural caregivers:

• Provide a compassionate. listening presence in times of crisis.
• Respond to the spiritual and emotional needs of patients.
• Support families and patients in making difficult decisions.
• Meet the needs of traditional First Nation, Inuit and Metis people.
• Assist patients in obtaining comfort and support from within their own faith traditions.

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