In this episode, we connect with Gudrun Ernstson (Sweeden) and Remy Jacobs (Netherlands) about their experiences with chaplaincy in their countries, and what they learned at the 2024 European Network of Healthcare Chaplaincy consultation. We discuss the impact of trauma on our work and the importance of self-care. Gudrun Ernstson has been a healthcare chaplain for 24 years, serving at an emergency hospital and a children's hospital in Sweden. In her work, she cares for patients, relatives,...

Meet Patricia (Kim) Palmer, Maureen Shelton and Jennifer Mascaro! In this episode, we delve into Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT®) and Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health (CCSH®), and how they can inform and transform chaplaincy practice. Note: We had some technical issues with Maureen Shelton's sound, and unfortunately were unable to capture the important pieces that she said. However, we plan on having a follow up episode with those with Cognitively-Based Compassion Training®,...

In this episode, Chaplain (Colonel) Mark Lee and Chaplain (Colonel) Ibraheem Raheem share the unique role of chaplains in the military as well as the unique aspects of the Army's CPE program, including leadership skills and speaking truth to power. Connect with Alice and John on social media: Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/ Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number:...

In this episode, Stephen Lewis, a board-certified chaplain at UC San Diego Health and co-convener of the Transforming Chaplaincy Psychedelic Care Network, discusses the use of psychedelics in spiritual care and mental health. He shares his personal journey into chaplaincy and his interest in psychedelics, highlighting the transformative and mystical experiences reported by participants in research studies. Lewis addresses common misconceptions about psychedelics and explains the substances...

Do you ever get nervous when patients or care recipients bring up politics? In this episode, we talk with Nicholas Collura, Director of the Radius Program at MIT, and the author of "When Patients Talk Politics: Opportunities for Recontextualizing Ministerial Theory and Practice." Nicholas helps us reframe expressions about politics into opportunities for spiritual assessment. Connect with Alice and John on social media: Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain...

In this episode, we interview Stacy Auld, Chair of the Commission of Certification at BCCI, about the new rubric for chaplaincy board certification. Stacy talks about her journey to chaplaincy, her role with the Commission of Certification, and changes to the board certification process. Connect with Alice and John on social media: Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/ Leave us a message...

Chaplains Alice Tremaine and John Betz share some of the chaplaincy encounters that have made an impact on them -- the formative, the difficult and the odd or unusual. Connect with Alice and John on social media: Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/ Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508 This podcast can count towards CE credit for BCCI certified...

Welcome to the first episode of The Chaplain's Compass! Get acquainted with co-hosts Alice Tremaine and John Betz, and their hopes for the podcast in this introductory episode. Connect with Alice and John on social media: Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/ Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508 This podcast can count towards CE credit for BCCI certified...

This podcast can count towards CE credit for BCCI certified chaplains under Methodology 1- Attending Educational Events. Each 15-minutes = .25 CE's.