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Grief Dreams PodcastE229 - Dr. Saul Ebema - God Will Make A WayDr. Saul Ebema brings over 20 years of spiritual care experience to his role as President of Hospice Chaplaincy and Director of Bereavement Services for a leading home health and hospice provider in the United States. Ordained as a minister in South Africa, he served in various pastoral roles supporting congregations and outreach. Dr. Ebema completed his Doctor of Ministry focused on advancing hospice chaplaincy practices. He has over a decade of experience as a healthcare and hospice chaplain providing compassionate end-of-life support. Recognized as a leader in his field, Dr. Ebema’s mission is transforming care for diverse communities. In...
2024-06-0235 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 152: A conversation with Joelle JohnsIn Today’s episode, Saul talks with Joelle Johns on the importance of community education on death, dying and grief. Joelle is a pastoral thanatologist and a clinical chaplain.
2024-04-0135 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 150: Part Two: A conversation with Ronald Greer on his new book, “The Quiet House.”This is Part Two of Saul’s conversation with Ronald Greer about his new book, “The Quiet House.” Ron Greer is the Director of the Pastoral Counseling Service at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, having been with this ministry for forty years. He is an ordained United Methodist minister, a Fellow of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, and a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. He is the author of four books: The Path of Compassion: Living with Heart, Soul, and Mind; Now That They Are Grown: Successfully Parenti...
2024-03-0437 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 149: Part One: A conversation with Ronald Greer on his new book, “The Quiet House.”In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Ronald Greer about his new book, “The Quiet House.” Ron Greer is the Director of the Pastoral Counseling Service at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, having been with this ministry for forty years. He is an ordained United Methodist minister, a Fellow of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, and a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. He is the author of four books: The Path of Compassion: Living with Heart, Soul, and Mind; Now That They Are Grown: Successfully Parenting Your Adult C...
2024-02-2745 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 148: A Conversation with Indira Dyal-DominguezIn Today’s episode, Saul talks to Indira Dyal-Dominguez on her book “You: A spiritual being on a spiritual journey.” This book redefines a new paradigm shift that is shaped by the Self. In this paradigm shift, Connecting becomes a way of knowing that at any moment you can ‘unplug’ or ‘disengage’ the Mind’s vibration and speaking of what is occurring to ‘Connect’ to your Self for the answers that are unique to you. Here is an example of Indira’s guided audio; https://www.indiralife.com/connectIndira is the CEO of INDIRA LIFE and founder of th...
2024-02-1937 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 146: A conversation with Dr. Joshua Black on grief dreamsIn today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Joshua Black on Grief Dreams. Dr. Black holds a MA and PhD in Psychology. He is a grief researcher, speaker, consultant, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast. His work focuses on dreams and continuing bonds after loss, including prenatal and pet loss. As one of the leading academic experts in grief dreams, which can be dreams of the deceased, Joshua has directed his efforts on raising awareness about this fascinating phenomenon through media interviews, including PBS Next Avenue, CBC News, and Toronto Sun, in addition to speaking engagements and workshops.
2024-01-3140 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 138: A conversation with a Philosopher on life, middle age and deathIn Today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Christopher Hamilton on his philosophical thoughts on life, middle age and death. Dr. Hamilton is a professor of Philosophy at Kings College in London. Dr. Hamilton completed his BA in philosophy at King's College London (where he also completed the Associateship of King's College) and went on to do an MPhil and PhD in philosophy at Birkbeck College London. As part of his PhD he also studied philosophy and literature at the University of Bonn, Germany. He later completed a PGCE and worked for four years as a secondary sch...
2024-01-2442 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 130: A conversation with Dr. Wendy Cadge on the everyday work of chaplainsIn today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Wendy Cadge about her new book, “The Everyday Work of Chaplains”. She is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and the Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Brandeis University. She founded and co-directed the Transforming Chaplaincy Project from 2015-19, and in 2018 launched the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab. An award-winning teacher, she has published more than 75 articles and raised more than $6.5 million in support of her own research and teaching and that of colleagues.
2024-01-1626 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 147: A conversation with Karen Docherty on the intersection between mediumship and end of life careIn Today’s episode, Saul talks to Karen Docherty on the intersection between mediumship and end of life care. Since the discovery of her abilities, Karen has worked tirelessly to bring the word of Spirit to those who need it most. From the UK to the USA, from Asia to Australia, clients from all over the world meet with Karen to receive readings, enroll in mentorships and share a space for discussions on the power of Spirit.A woman with spirit and a breath of fresh air, Karen offers a contemporary approach to psychic work and mediumship ba...
2024-01-0234 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 145: A conversation with Dr. Jeremy Holloway on Social Isolation in older adults and TellegacyIn today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Jeremy Holloway on Social Isolation in older adults and Tellegacy. Dr. Holloway is a speaker, consultant, and cross-cultural communication educator. He is also a Geriatric Professor and Director of Geriatric Education at the University of North Dakota, specializes in diversity, equity, & inclusion with a unique focus in cross-cultural communication, human connection, resiliency, self-efficacy, and personal empowerment of individuals, especially in the healthcare workforce. You can find out more about Dr. Holloway at www.jeremyholloway.com
2023-12-0536 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 144: A conversation with Pamela Coley on her experiences as a hospice nurseIn today’s episode, Saul talks to Pamela Coley, a former hospice nurse to reflect on her experience of working in hospice. Prior to hospice, she also worked as a school nurse and currently also does some local acting. She is passionate about her faith and about educating people on what happens as we die.
2023-11-2839 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 143: The intersection between sports, living well and dying wellIn Today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Leanne Griffiths on the intersection between sports, living well and dying well. Dr. Griffiths is the Dean of Faculty, Sport, Technology and Health Sciences (FSTHS) at St. Mary’s University in Twickenham, London.As Dean of Faculty, Dr. Griffiths is responsible for the expansion and development of our contemporary portfolio of programmes, the day to day management of Faculty matters and ensuring a positive working environment for staff and students.Dr. Griffiths started working at St Mary's University as a Senior Lecturer in Sport Rehabilitation in 2011 and has...
2023-11-2028 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 142: A conversation with Shelby Forsythia on her book “Your Grief, Your Way.”In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Shelby Forsythia about her book, “Your Grief, Your Way.” Shelby Forsythia (she/her) is a grief guide, author, and podcast host. In 2020, she founded Life After Loss Academy, an online course and community that has helped dozens of grievers grow and find their way after death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major life transitions.Following her mother’s death in 2013, Shelby began calling herself a “student of grief” and now devotes her days to reading, writing, and speaking about loss. Through a combination of mindfulness tools and intuitive, open-ended questions, she guides her c...
2023-11-1338 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 141: A conversation with Karen Oikonen and Kate Wilkes on Constellations: An intersection between design and end of lifeIn today’s episode, Saul talks to both Karen Oikonen and Kate Wilkes on “Constellations: Designing participatory engagement and end of life.”Kate Wilkes is a service designer based in Toronto, Canada. Passionate about meaningful collaboration, Kate is always keen for opportunities to leverage diverse perspectives to make sense of complex problems in pursuit of impactful solutions. Kate studied at the University of Toronto, George Brown College's Institute without Boundaries, and the Dun Laoghaire Institute Of Art, Design + Technology in Ireland. Kate’s interest in the death, dying, and the end of life period is rooted in her own...
2023-11-0636 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 140: A conversation with Masey Kaplan on the Loose Ends ProjectIn today’s episode, Saul talks with Masey Kaplan who is one of the founders of the Loose Ends Project about the Loose Ends Project and the therapeutic value it brings to end of life care. Masey Kaplan is a graphic designer and voracious knitter. The idea for Loose Ends Project came about when Masey Kaplan and Jennifer Simonic, both avid knitters, realized that they had a shared experience: Friends would often ask them to finish blankets, sweaters, or other projects left undone by deceased loved ones. They always do so enthusiastically, understanding what it feels like to wear so...
2023-10-3026 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 139: A conversation with Juli Boit about her new book, “Brave Love: A Nurse’s Story of Courage and Compassion in a Kenyan Hospice.”In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Juli Boit about her new book, “Brave Love: A Nurse’s Story of Courage and Compassion in a Kenyan Hospice.” In 2004, at just 25 years old, Juli Boit embarked on a remarkable journey from her home in Los Angeles to a remote Kenyan village of Kipkaren River. Driven by a profound calling and desire to make a difference, Juli witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS on the local community, particularly among young adults and children. Year after year, she dedicated herself to caring for the sick and dying alongside her Kenyan colleagu...
2023-10-2332 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 137: A conversation on one of the first of its kind “A Guided Journal for the Bereaved Muslim Parent.”In Today’s episode, Saul talks with Paul Nash- Senior Chaplain at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital in the England , Arooj Rashid Hussain- Editorial Director at Ta Ha Publishers and Zamir Hussain- Author and Chaplain at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital in the England. The conversation is on Zamir’s ground breaking new publication “A Guided Journal for the Bereaved Muslim Parent.”Zamir Hussain is a UK-based Muslim Healthcare Chaplain since 2007 and a qualified teacher. She holds an Honours degree in Islamic studies and PGCE in Religious Education as well as a Certificate of Muslim Chapla...
2023-10-0237 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 136: A conversation with Abby Brockman on her life’s journey and workIn Today’s episode, Saul talks to Abby Brockman about her life’s journey and work. Abby Brockman is a Jewish board-certified clinical trauma chaplain. She received her Masters of Divinity from Boston University's School of Theology, completed her clinical residency at the Seattle VA hospital, and worked as a staff chaplain for many years at Seattle Children's Hospital on their Cancer Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and In-patient Psychiatric Unit. She specializes in trauma, grief and loss, and end-of-life work and recently started her own private practice to provide spiritual care. Her work is deeply informed by an a...
2023-09-2536 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 135: A conversation with Dr. Jonathan Singer on grief issues in end of life careIn Today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Jonathan Singer on grief issues around end of life care. Dr. Singer is the assistant professor of clinical psychology at Texas Tech University.Some of the research that Dr. Singer has been part of that is covered in this episode;Examining public stigma and expectations of grief following medical aid and dying in the US: A vignette-based experiment. Palliative and Supportive Care 21 ,270276. Pandemic grief risk factors and prolonged grief disorder in bereaved young adults during COVID-19Education: B.A., Adelphi University M.A...
2023-09-1826 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 134: A conversation with Janelle Benuska on death and grief doula workIn Today’s episode, Saul talks to Janelle Benuska on her work as a death and grief doula. Janelle Benuska is a death + grief doula, licensed massage therapist, energy worker, hospice volunteer, Death Café facilitator, mother, wife, and deathcare advocate. Her services focus on active listening, facilitating and holding space, and her practice is rooted in community and love, deep, authentic connection and devotion to attentive, intentional care. For more information, please visit https://www.ourdyingday.com/.
2023-09-1228 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 133: A conversation with Anthony Balistreri on his journey to jail chaplaincyIn Today’s episode, Saul talks to Chaplain Anthony Balistreri on his life’s journey and chaplaincy in the jail system. Chaplain Anthony is currently in his ongoing assignment as Chaplain in the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, which he has held since he established their Chaplaincy Counsel in 2016. In this position, he has established healthy, constructive relationships within the office as well as with other government offices in Racine County amongst elected officials and laymen. Anthony holds both an undergraduate degree in Physics and an MBA from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is the Founder and Exe...
2023-09-0421 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 132: A conversation with E. Jane Wyatt on memory and elder careIn today’s episode, Saul talks to E. Jane Wyatt on memory and elder care. E. Jane Wyatt is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with M.A. in Health Education and a M.S. in Guidance and Counseling. Becoming the primary caregiver for her mother and dealing with her progressive dementia gave Jane deeper insight into issues regarding caregivers and the lack of easily accessible resources for them. Her education and personal experiences have given her the knowledge to create those resources and the motivation to help others now traveling the path she has already walked. Here is th...
2023-08-2829 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 131: A conversation with Adam McHugh on his memoir "Blood from a stone: A memoir of how wine brought me back from the dead."..."In today's episode, Saul talks to Adam McHugh on his book "Blood from a stone: A memoir of how wine brought me back from the dead." Adam McHugh is a wine tour guide, sommelier, and Certified Specialist of Wine. He is a regular contributor to Edible Santa Barbara & Wine Country and a happy resident of the Santa Ynez Valley. Adam is the author of the memoir Blood from a Stone: A Memoir of How Wine Brought Me Back from the Dead, which tells the story of how he stumbled his way from hospice chaplain and grief counselor i...
2023-08-1430 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 127: Cathy Siebold on the hospice movementSaul Ebema talks with Dr. Cathy Siebold- a legendary social worker, psychotherapist and social movement theorist.Cathy Siebold is also the author of “The Hospice Movement: Easing death pains.” In this interview, she talks about her recollection of the earlier years of the hospice movement.In this interview, Cathy Siebold who has witnessed firsthand the evolution of hospice care since its modern incarnation in the 1960s, presents a balanced and objective analysis of the movement’s accomplishments and failings.You can also read more about that in her book “The Hospice...
2023-07-1048 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 126: A Talk with Russell HilliardHaving participated in Camp Kangaroo two weeks ago, Saul is taken back to his conversation last year with one of the founders of camp kangaroo Russell Hilliard. Dr. Hilliard is the Senior VP, Patient Experience & Staff Development at AccentCare Hospice and also the Founder of the Center for Music Therapy in End of Life Care.
2023-07-0339 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 125: A conversation with Wes Moldogo on holding space for veteransIn today’s episode, Saul talks to Wes Moldogo on holding space for veterans. Wes is a Chaplain for a small community hospice in Central Oregon. He also currently serves as a Chaplain in the Army National Guard. In this episode Wes talks about Veterans: specifically the connection between their EOL care, and how deeper upstream palliative care could more likely lead to good, robust outcomes. He also explores spiritual distress/pain and disharmony that he encounters; both with current soldiers and with the veterans at EOL … which show parallel trends.
2023-06-1224 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 124: A conversation with Monique JonesIn Today's episode, Saul talks to Monique Jones about her journey. Monique is a chaplain who has worked both in hospital and hospice settings. In this episode she shares about her life experiences and journey to chaplaincy.
2023-06-0517 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 123: A conversation with Elizabeth Boatwright on her book on her book, "The last things we talk about..."In today’s episode, Saul talks to Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Boatwright about her book, “The last things we talk about…” As a Chaplain, Pastor and Certified Financial Planner, Elizabeth “Libby” Boatwright has worked alongside hundreds of people over the last thirty years counseling families on end of life issues, loss and grief, composing memorials, working alongside lawyers with estate plans and educating people with coping skills in the midst of crises.
2023-05-2939 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 122: Rachel S. Jordan on the intersection between trauma and end of life careIn Today's episode, Saul talks to Rachel S. Jordan on the intersection between trauma and end of life care. Rachel holds a B.S. in Bible/theology and Speech Communication from Multnomah University and an M.Div w/a Concentration in Hospital Chaplaincy from the Portland Seminary of George Fox University. In 2014 she became a neuro-trauma survivor and in 2021 she completed her Chaplain residency at the same medical center in which she was treated: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, a level one trauma center in Portland, Oregon.
2023-05-2236 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 121: A Conversation with David HuggerWelcome to our first episode of season 4 of the Hospice Chaplaincy Show. We are grateful to our listeners for their continued support. In this episode, Saul talks to David Hugger who is a retired hospice chaplain. David is also a podcaster and the author of two hospice books.His first book, “Hospice Is a Gift”, includes a wealth of information for those needing hospice services. His second book, “Hospice Alpha and Omega” is a handbook for hospice clients and their caregivers. David’s books can be found on Amazon or ordered in bulk. He is also available to speak a...
2023-05-1538 min
Compassion & Courage: Conversations in HealthcareDr. Saul Ebema - What a Refugee Camp can Teach About CompassionIn this episode, Dr. Saul Ebema, a hospice chaplain, shares a dramatic story of growing up in a war-torn country and the compassion extended to him during a time when he lost everything. Literally, everything. This conversation will show how to survive through great loss, what we can all do to provide compassionate presence to others who are suffering and how to stay grounded in the midst of huge life changes. Key topics:00:00 – Introduction00:54 – Marcus introduces Dr. Saul Ebema and asks him to share a little about himself.04:07 – Marcus asks about growing up in a w...
2022-09-2634 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 100: Saul and Joe reflect on reaching 100 episodes of The Hospice Chaplaincy ShowIn this episode, Saul and Joe reflect on the 100 published episodes of The Hospice Chaplaincy Show and reaching listenership in over 50 countries.
2022-08-2239 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 93: A Conversation with Holly VosselIn Today's episode, Saul talks with Holly Vossel a reporter for hospice news about improving access and quality of hospice care for LGBTQ+
2022-06-2726 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 91: A Conversation with Chaplain Kevin JordanIn this week's episode, Saul talks with Chaplain Kevin Jordan on his life's journey, calling and ministry.
2022-04-0541 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 83: Alexandra Donavan On the Intersection Between Poetry, Chaplaincy and HospiceAlexandra has taught for California Poets in the Schools, Stillpoint Center for Spiritual Direction, Motherless Daughters of the San Gabriel Valley, and for a number of churches, community centers, and other organizations. She has had poetry and prose published in Ruminate, Gyroscope Review, Pirene's Fountain, Selfish Magazine, Presence Journal, Poets Reading the News, and others. Alexandra received the Summer 2018 Denver Lighthouse Writers Workshop Fort Lyon Fellowship, an incredible opportunity to teach classes at the Fort Lyon Residential Community in Las Animas, Colorado.
2021-12-0649 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 78: A Conversation with author Elly SheykhetOn October 8th, it will be 4 years since Elly Sheykhet’s daughter Alina was killed by her ex-boyfriend, Saul and Joe spoke with Elly Sheykhet to see how she is coping and continuing to keep Alina’s memory alive.Alina Sheykhet was a student at the University of Pittsburgh and was killed by Matthew Darby at her off-campus apartment Oct. 8, 2017. She was 20 years old.Darby was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in October.Elly Sheykhet, said Alina will always shine through a foundation called Alina's Light. It raises mone...
2021-10-2848 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 74: Florence Wald and the care for the terminally ill in the 1940s and 50sSaul Ebema: Florence Wald received a Bachelor of Arts degree in physiology and sociology from Mount Holyoke College in 1938 and immediately enrolled in the 30-month nursing program at Yale University.However, by the time Florence went to Yale University School of Nursing, there was beginning to be a shift in philosophy of care where the primary focus was on the disease, and not on the patient. This disease orientation was a result of the rapidly growing knowledge in medical science that was overshadowing everything else at the time.You are listening to Personhood. The story...
2021-09-0822 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 73: Florence Wald's early years and the state of care for the terminally ill in the 1930sSaul Ebema: In Latin, the word hospice means to host a guest or stranger; Florence Wald, centered her life on hosting a dignified end of life process that honored the patient’s personhood. Her ideas around death and dying led to the formation of the first modern hospice in the United States in 1974. Because of her, there are thousands of hospice programs around the country- serving millions of patients and families.Florence’s pioneering efforts have forever changed the heart of the American society to accept and engage in an end-of-life process that she described as “appropriate, unders...
2021-09-0623 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 72: Dr. David Clark on his book, “Cicely Saunders: A life and legacy.”A Vice President of Hospice UK, David is also a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and has been a board member of the European Association for Palliative Care.In 2015 he served the Scottish Government as Consulting Editor to its Strategic Framework for Action in Palliative and End of Life Care and assisted the Scottish Parliament in its enquiry We Need to Talk about Palliative Care.David founded the International Observatory on End-of-Life Care at Lancaster University in 2003, and has wide ranging interests in the history and global development of palliative care. David remains i...
2021-08-2854 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 70: A Follow up Conversation with Dr. Phillip WilliamsIn Today’s follow up episode, Joe and Saul once again talk remotely with Dr. Phillip D. Williams about his incredible life’s journey. Dr. Phil is currently a chaplain at the VA Healthcare Center in Temple Texas. He has also authored many books and is passionate about end-of-life care. In this episode, you will learn a little bit about his life’s journey
2021-08-1639 min
Survival of the KindestDr Saul Ebema - An Agent of Light47: Dr Saul Ebema - An Agent of Light ''I longed for a sense of community, for people you can talk to, for people you can dream with and try to figure out this thing called life.'' Dr Saul Ebema is someone who stays with you long after you have heard him talk. The work that he does now is enough of an accolade to make him an inspirational person; as a hospital chaplain completing his PhD in meaning making at end of life, he realised that there wasn’t enough out there for chaplains, an...
2021-07-271h 21The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 64: Dr. Anne Katz on breaking the silence on sexuality in end of life careIn the final stages of life, sexuality is often regarded as not important by health care providers. It is often assumed that when life nears its end, individuals and couples are not concerned about sexual issues and so this is not talked about. Although the need or ability to participate in sexual activity may wane, the need for touch, intimacy, and how one views oneself do not necessarily wane in tandem. Individuals may in fact suffer from the absence of loving and intimate touch in the final months, weeks, or days of life. Dr. Anne Katz has made it...
2021-07-0352 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 63: Joe and Saul answer some questions from listeners
2021-06-2148 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 60: Dr. Harold Braswell on his book “The Crisis of US Hospice Care.”Honors and AwardsSLU Scholarly Works Award (for the book The Crisis of US Hospice Care)Emerald Literati Award for Excellence (for the article “Putting the ‘Right to Die’ in its Place: Disability Rights and Physician-Assisted Suicide in the Context of US End-of-Life Care”) 2019Bicentennial Fellowship, Saint Louis University 2017Graduate Student Essay Prize, University of Chicago Program in Medicine and Religion 2013Irving K. Zola Prize for Emerging Scholars in Disability Studies, Society for Disability Studies 2011Hastings Center Report Young Scholar Essay Contest, Hastings Center 2010Community Work and ServiceBoard of Directors, Gateway End-of-Life Coalition Board of Directors...
2021-06-0450 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 59: Daniel Haas on Hospice Chaplaincy and Military MinistryDaniel is passionate about helping people deal with what’s going on in their lives. Depending on the setting that means embracing their mortality, coping with hospitalization or maintaining combat readiness.
2021-05-3143 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 54: A conversation with Janine Folks- a chaplain with Season’s Hospice in Detroit MichiganIn this week’s episode, Saul and Joe talk remotely with Janine Folks who works as a chaplain with Seasons Hospice in Detroit, MI. Janine began her chaplaincy journey with a pediatric hospice where she was instrumental in helping the families of dying children process grief. In this episode, she shares her remarkable life journey and professional transition to Hospice Chaplaincy.
2021-04-2641 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 53: A Conversation with Beth Cavenaugh the author of the new book “Some Light at the End.”Her book addresses topics that family, friends, and loved ones often shy away from - what will happen in the final days or weeks before we die? Our society is programmed to ignore death until it's right at our door, but experienced hospice nurse Beth Cavenaugh wants us to be prepared and know our options so that our final days on Earth can be filled with peace, comfort and love, rather than worry and fatigue.You can find more about Beth here; www.bethcavenaugh.com
2021-04-1942 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 52: A Conversation with Awen Clement on Pagan Priesthood and Hospice ChaplaincyRaised in the Goddess tradition and since having her children, Awen has walked a path as a healer, teacher, and celebrant. She tries to live in a way which embodies wildness and a deep love and compassion for all beings.Awen seeks to hold space for change and transformation. She teaches people how to live life by the moon, trust the coincidences and find their way into sacred connection.When not raising her four awesome kids, she can most often be found drinking tea in her tiny temple shed at the bottom of her garden...
2021-04-1244 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 51: A Conversation with Jason Bennett Hospice Chaplain at Hospice of Southwest Georgia.In 2016 Jason answered the call to chaplaincy and began pursuing the needed education and qualifications. He has worked both as a hospital and hospice chaplain. He is currently the full-time chaplain for Hospice of Southwest Georgia. He is also the Lead Minister for Cornerstone Church of Christ.
2021-04-0546 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 50: Kevin Crowe on the Inspiration for "Give A Mile."Give A Mile is a nonprofit organization that provides flights for those that cannot afford to fly to be with a loved one who is palliative or critically ill. They have just expanded to the U.S. and would love to get connected to families that need their flights. The Founder, Kevin Crowe experienced this power first-hand during the passing of his good friend Ryan who relished such visits. Once Kevin learned through Kulacauses.com that over 10 trillion air miles went unused in 2011 alone, Give A Mile was born. Here is how the Give A Mile...
2021-03-2938 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 49: A Talk with Dr. Jim deMaine about his book, “Facing Death.”Dr. Jim deMaine is Retired Pulmonary/Critical Care MD. Emeritus Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He is an advocate for those unable to speak for themselves; and also passionate about ethics of autonomy and how that plays out in nursing homes and assisted care; in creating systems to help the frail elderly avoid unnecessary and unwanted interventions; in finding ways to document DNR wishes so that unwanted CPR is avoided. He gives frequent talks in the community about personal experiences using stories from his experiences with patients to il...
2021-03-2246 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 48: Dying with Ease: A Conversation with Dr. Jeff SpiessDr. Jeff Spiess is the author of the new book, Dying with Ease: A Compassionate Guide to Making Wiser End of Life Decisions. In 2016, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine named him the 12th annual recipient of the Josephina B. Magno Distinguished Hospice Physician Award. And in January 2019 he fulfilled a lifelong dream of appearing on JEOPARDY! (he came in 2nd)
2021-03-1543 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 47: Judy Cornish: My Journey to Dementia Care and Creation of the DAWN Method.With her background in traumatic brain injury, mental illness, elder law and disability law, Ms. Cornish brings a distinctive set of abilities to her work with dementia and Alzheimer’s.In 2010 Ms. Cornish founded the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network (DAWN®) in Moscow, Idaho. Through her hands-on work with dementia, she developed a proprietary method for working with people who have dementia—one that helps them develop and retain a sense of security and wellbeing. The DAWN Method® is simple enough to be used by caregivers in the home and works in care facilities as well. It targets...
2021-03-0850 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 46: Meredith Sinel On Emotional PPE and Hospice Care During the PandemicFrom graduate school, she was appointed to work on the Women’s Campaign where she collaborated with Jewish women from around the state of Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts, assisting in leadership development and strengthening women’s voices in philanthropy. After her first child was born, she pursued her Chaplaincy dream and worked in Miriam Hospital’s cancer unit and surgical intensive care units during her CPE residency. She worked for over 2 years at the VNA Care New England as a Hospice Chaplain and for the past 6 years (and currently) as a behavioral health clinician in Emergency Departm...
2021-03-0434 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 45: A Conversation with The Rev. Dr. Andrew Goodhead on Memorialization and Free Writing.Dr. Goodhead is a Methodist Minister with 14 years Church based experience gained in several localities throughout the UK, both urban and rural. In his role at St Christopher’s Andrew is concerned to ensure that all End-of-Life Care professionals have the skills and confidence to offer spiritual assessment and ongoing support to all patients and their families. He has a particular interest in the concept of spiritual pain as a way of understanding spiritual need. For patients with faith needs Andrew is developing the pastoral and religious role of the Spiritual Care Lead. Andrew graduated in 2014 with the...
2021-02-2248 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 44: A Conversation with Cathy Siebold about the early years of the hospice movementIn this interview, Cathy Siebold who has witnessed firsthand the evolution of hospice care since its modern incarnation in the 1960s, presents a balanced and objective analysis of the movement’s accomplishments and failings.You can also read more about that in her book “The Hospice Movement: Easing Death’s Pains.” She uses social movement theory to frame her discussion. Siebold traces the bell curve of growth, maturity, and decline that, to a point, has characterized the hospice movement. Founded by a diverse group of religious leaders, nurses, social workers, and laypeople, the movement was galvanize...
2021-02-1548 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 43: A Conversation with Film Producer Terence Youk on his film “The Pioneers of Hospice.”Terence Youk began work in film and television production in1986, first as a composer and later writing, producing, directing, and editing independent documentaries, crafting promotional media and producing news spots for a variety of broadcast clients. Under the auspices of the production company, Brook Hollow Productions, Inc., he has collaborated with carefully selected creative and technical associates according to the unique requirements of each production. His programs for broadcast have aired on PBS, A&E, the Wisdom Channel as well as independent distributors of educational and presentation films crafted for nonprofit institutions, including: Thich Nhat H...
2021-02-0843 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 42: A Conversation with Charles James ParkerIn today’s episode, Saul Ebema sits down to talk remotely with Charles James Parker- the new Director of Hospice Division for the Spiritual Care Association.
Here is a little insight about Charles James Parker.
• Originally from Long Island NY
• Prior Active-Duty Air Force (over 17 years)
• Ministry over 12 years
• Chaplaincy background includes: Acute Care, Oncology, Palliative Care, and Hospice.
• Currently serves as a hospice chaplain/bereavement coordinator in Biloxi MS.
• Adjunct Professor with the University of Theology and Spirituality.
2021-02-0132 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 41: Marellen Mayers On Woman Priesthood and Hospice ChaplaincyMarellen Mayers also works as a Hospice Chaplain at Gilchrist Hospice. She has also attained the following degrees.· A.A, degree in Early Childhood Education· B.A. degree in Human Services (Social Work)· M.A. degree in Holistic Spirituality
2021-01-1851 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 40: One on one with Chelsea Hanson- Author of the new book “The Sudden Loss Survival Guide: 7 Essential Practices to Heal GriefHer simple-to-read approach helps anyone experiencing the “grief brain” better navigate the immediate aftermath of unexpected loss. Chelsea’s book is a wonderful reminder that grief is not insurmountable, and with courage and action you can move through it in one piece. The Sudden Loss Survival Guide is available for purchase on Amazon and on Amazon Kindle Unlimited. You can also order directly on Chelsea Hanson’s Website to receive a free bonus.
2021-01-1143 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 39: A conversation with Katy ButlerKaty Butler is also a thought leader in the national movement for medical reform. A popular speaker on doctor-patient communication and the choices families face near the end of life, Katy has given keynotes and Grand Rounds at Harvard Medical School, Kaiser Permanente, UCSF, and elsewhere. Born in South Africa and raised in Oxford, England, Katy came to America as a girl, earned a BA from Wesleyan University, and was a staff reporter for The San Francisco Chronicle. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker; Mother Jones; Scientific American,Atlantic,, Tricycle, Psychotherapy Networker; Best American Essays, an...
2021-01-0452 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 38: The Rev. Dr. Andrew Goodhead on the legacy of Dame Cicely Saunders and St. Christopher’s Hospice.Dame Cicely Saunders was born in 1918, the oldest of three children. She was educated at Roedean School (1932 to 1937) and then went to St Anne’s College Oxford to read PPE. The war intervened and with the sense that she wanted to do something more useful, she left to study nursing at St Thomas’ Hospital, qualifying in 1944. After the war, she returned to St Anne’s and in one year completed her degree and got a Diploma in Public and Social Administration passing with distinction, then moved on to become a Lady Almoner.Her interest in palliative care and pain...
2020-12-2853 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 37: A Conversation with Dr. Shirli RegevShe coached judo and also competed internationally. She wrote 7 books about self-development, spirituality, and growth, some of which she co-authored with Dr. Rabbi Gil Tivon. Today she is a Holistic Counseling Doctor. Holistic healing coaching addresses all parts of an individual's life, not just the physical aspect. It's an ongoing journey of discovery in search of more answers, tools, skills, and understanding how to live better, healthier and owning your life’s journey.
2020-12-2848 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 36: A Conversation with Sheila Aird- Clinical Liaison for hospice at University of Chicago MedicinePatients who are terminally ill and dying need to be heard and know they are not alone. It is essential to create an environment in which the person feels free to explore their concerns and openly express their feelings without feeling rejected or judged. Active listening involves many skills and components such as; relaxed yet engaged body posture, eye contact, reassuring touch, listening beyond or beneath the literal words said by a person to the deeper emotions, meaning, and needs.
2020-12-1446 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 35: Dr. Naheed Dosani on the Interplay between Palliative Care, Faith and Social JusticeDuring his family medicine residency at a Toronto shelter, Dr. Dosani had an experience with a homeless man who was dying of cancer, while also suffering with mental health issues and addictions. Despite working closely with the man to develop trust and a pain management plan, Dr. Dosani returned to the shelter one morning to learn that his patient was found dead on the street having overdosed the night before.The experience had a profound effect on Dr. Dosani and the trajectory of his career, motivating him to find ways to bridge the gap from the policy...
2020-12-0137 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 34: A Conversation with Veronica Drase, MSW, LCSWShe finds hospice social work rewarding because the job involves making strong connections with people, learning, and celebrating their life stories, and having a positive impact on clients and their families.
2020-11-1639 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 33: Danelle Shoemaker On Being a Hospice ChaplainDanelle’s educational background includes.· Master of Divinity, Pastoral Counseling and Care at Ashland Theological Seminary· Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Malone College· Clinical Pastoral Education (1 unit) from MedCentral Health System· Clinical Pastoral Education (Residency) OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
2020-11-0245 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 32: A Conversation with Tammy Wurm on Agnostic Humanism and Hospice ChaplaincyIn 2017, she completed her twelve month course in Interfaith Studies followed bya six month CPE program. In September 2019 the unexpected door of opportunity opened wide when she accepted the position to be a hospice chaplain in Oregon. Although she grew up in the Evangelical church, Tammy has now left behind her ties to Christianity and currently identifies as Agnostic Humanist. She likes to say that she is more drawn to the human spirit than the holy spirit. Warmly embracing her unknowingness which in turn allows others to do the same.
2020-10-2649 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 31: Saul and Joe answer listener questionsThe questions this episode addresses include.
1. How has the covid-19 pandemic affected you?
2. How has the pandemic affected the practice of hospice chaplaincy?
3. Where do you see hospice Chaplaincy going after Covid?
4. How does staff support look like in this time?
5. A talk about helping those who are spiritual not religious and also those who are atheist.
6. Boundaries in Hospice Chaplaincy. Where to draw the line. It’s important to care about our work, but equally important to know when to back away
2020-10-1935 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 30: A talk with Aracely Rios- Clinical Director at Angels Grace Hospice in Bolingbrook, ILIn her capacity as Clinical Director, Aracely has counseled many patients suffering from incurable and progressive or terminal illnesses and their families about end of life options and choices.
2020-10-0541 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 29: Enoch Aguilar: My journey to hospice chaplaincyIn today’s episode, we talk to our guest about his journey to Hospice Chaplaincy. On the job, Hospice chaplains have no scripts to follow or party tricks to employ. They learn to meet tragedy with humility and an open mind.
2020-09-2843 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 28: Bruce Guckelberg on dealing with and Overcoming Family DysfunctionBruce is also an author. He writes books and study guides for his teaching ministry. His latest book is titled Get Out of Jail Free: Breaking Out of Legalism. This book has proven to be very meaningful for people who have been exposed to legalistic teaching and helps them find liberty in their experience as a Christian. You can learn more about Bruce at: www.brucegministries.com
2020-09-2239 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 27: Derrick Hall on his remarkable journey from a gang group to Hospice ChaplaincyDerrick is very passionate and loves the chaplaincy. Derrick's life experiences have taught him, the importance of listening and meeting people right where they are with no judgments, but compassion and acceptance. He believes chaplaincy is a calling, not a job.
2020-09-1453 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaRev. Thomas Luke on Human Trafficking in Cambodia and his unusual faith journey.Rev. Thomas Luke is the academic dean of Extension, chaplain, and professor of Theological Studies at Genesis University. In this episode, Saul and Joe talk with Rev. Thomas Luke about his research on human trafficking in Cambodia and his unusual faith journey. Cambodia is a source, transit, and destination country for human trafficking. The traffickers are reportedly organized crime syndicates, parents, relatives, friends, intimate partners, and neighbors.
2020-08-3141 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 26: A Conversation with Laura Bondurant While working for the military as a DOD Contractor, she was approached by an active duty chaplain and asked if she wanted to become active duty chaplain. This led to her pursing her chaplaincy career. Although she did not go to active duty, she fulfilled all her requirements to become an active duty chaplain and mentored under the Air Force chaplains for 5 years and 2 years under an Army chaplain.
2020-08-2446 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 25: Renshin Bunce on her new book, "Love and Fear: Stories from a hospice chaplain"Rev. Renshin Bunce is a California native, she began her meditation practice in midlife years, propelled by yearning for a peaceful mind. In 1994 she met her first teacher, Myōgen Steve Stücky, and received lay ordination with him at Dharma Eye Zen Center in 1996. In 2002 Renshin moved to Tassajara Zen Mountain Center monastery where she lived and practiced for three years. In 2003 she received priest ordination from Zenkei Blanche Hartman, returned to Tassajara in 2008 to be Shuso (head student) with Myōgen, and received dharma transmission from him in 2013. In 2014 Renshin published an account of her journey of hom...
2020-08-1746 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 24: A talk with Dr. Marion on her book, "Elder Care Made Easier"While others might avoid elder care issues at every turn, Dr. Marion has made caring for the elderly her life’s work. She loves her work and it shows. “If an individual has lived to be 90 years old, they must have some real skills and smarts to get their needs met in life. It’s vital we tap into the wisdom, strength, and life strategies of the elderly before they pass on.”
2020-08-1051 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 23: A talk with Ashley Gower who is a Registered Nurse and Director of Hospice at Hospice of the Cherokee in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.Therefore, Ashley’s team is there to help the patient and family as they struggle to adjust to the reality they’re facing. Their primary responsibility is to the patient and making sure their wishes are honored. These wishes aren’t always in accordance with the family’s wishes. They must maintain a focus on the patient’s preferences and respecting their autonomy while at the same time supporting the family as they navigate a process they have likely never been through before.
2020-08-0350 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 22: Colleen Hansen and Joe Newton on the importance of pet therapyAnimal‐assisted therapy is currently provided by various health‐care or human service professionals within the bounds of their particular field of expertise. The therapeutic use of animals can occur in three basic ways: (i) pets are used as companions for individuals who are either living independently in their own home or in assisted living facilities; (ii) pets are used in institutions where they help to stimulate and/or be companions to the residents; and (iii) animals visit institutions to help stimulate the residents’ interest and provide a topic of conversation.
2020-07-2745 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 21: Daniel Haas and Dave Chambers on the art of Hospice Chaplaincy in a diverse societyHospice Chaplains spend thousands of hours perfecting skills that many people assume come naturally: sitting and listening. They become masters of the ministry of presence, bringing the same professionalism to spiritual care that doctors bring to surgery. In today’s episode, we talk to our guests about the art of Hospice Chaplaincy. On the job, Hospice chaplains have no scripts to follow or party tricks to employ. They learn to meet tragedy with humility and an open mind.
2020-07-1342 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 20: Gloria Miguens on working as a Hospice Chaplain in ArgentinaGloria is also a trained reflexologist and occasionally works with patients with multiple sclerosis and street children in Argentina. Her calling to hospice ministry came after the death of her 18-year-old niece with brain hemorrhage. In 2013, she decided to also become an end of life educator. Most of her lectures are in parishes, hospitals, schools from north to south in Argentina and wherever she is invited.
2020-07-0650 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 19: Dr. Sara K. Schneider- On her invention of “The Human Journey®” and its relevance for hospice and palliative care.Prior to committing to making THE HUMAN JOURNEY® a working reality in professional settings around the country, Sara was a tenured professor in leadership studies. She is committed to serving those who work with families in hospice, healthcare, veterans services, and prison settings. Her work on an extraordinary yoga program started and run by incarcerated men in western Illinois was published in 2019 and she was featured in a Canadian documentary on the program, as well as on radio and television programs on her work as a performance anthropologist. Among her other writings are the books Art of Da...
2020-06-2236 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 18: Laura Goble on L’Arche as a "University for the Heart"L’Arche is a place of mutually transformative relationships. All of us, whether or not we live with an intellectual disability, desire a sense of belonging. In L’Arche, people of differing intellectual capacities, social origins, religions, and cultures build relationships rooted in trust and vulnerability. By sharing daily life together, community members experience L’Arche as a “University for the Heart,” where they learn true friendship and teach one another to love unconditionally.You can read more about L’Arche USA here; https://www.larcheusa.org/
2020-06-1549 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 17: Interview with Dr. Kenneth DokaEpisode talking pointsDr. Doka’s childhood, family, and faith backgroundsCPE experience in the early 70sHis master’s degree thesis on “Pastoral counseling to the dying child and his family” and the reason behind that title.Changes in grief theories and understanding of grief in the last 50 yearsThe story behind his first book “disenfranchised grief” in 1989The role of rituals in facilitating griefThe background behind his book, “Death and spirituality”Christina Puchalski’s role in the development of spiritual care...
2020-06-0139 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 16: Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Katy Butler's Interview on the impermanence of human existence and the role of ritualsKaty Butler is also a thought leader in the national movement for medical reform. A popular speaker on doctor-patient communication and the choices families face near the end of life, Katy has given keynotes and Grand Rounds at Harvard Medical School, Kaiser Permanente, UCSF, and elsewhere. Born in South Africa and raised in Oxford, England, Katy came to America as a girl, earned a BA from Wesleyan University, and was a staff reporter for The San Francisco Chronicle. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker; Mother Jones; Scientific American,Atlantic,, Tricycle, Psychotherapy Networker; Best American Essays, an...
2020-05-2552 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 15: Kathy O’Donoghue, Petra Van De Water and Claire Gray On the Art of Presence, Self-Care and Holistic Practices.Chaplains spend thousands of hours perfecting skills that many people assume come naturally: sitting and listening. They become masters of the ministry of presence, bringing the same professionalism to spiritual care that doctors bring to surgery. In today’s episode, we talk to our guests about Presence, Self-care, and Holistic practices in chaplaincy. On the job, Hospice chaplains have no scripts to follow or party tricks to employ. They learn to meet tragedy with humility and an open mind.
2020-05-181h 08The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 14: Curtis Baxter, Marie Conlin and Don Dahlheimer on Hospital Ministry in a time of COVID-19In today's episode we are joined by three members of the spiritual care department of Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, IL to talk about Hospital ministry during COVID-19. Our guest for this episode are;Don Dahlheimer- Spiritual Care ManagerCurtis Baxter- CPE SupervisorMarie Conlin- CPE student
2020-05-1147 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 13: C. James Parker: A journey Towards Self-CompassionJames has had a remarkable journey from his humble upbringing in New York to serving in the United States military. It was during his military service that he sensed a call to ministry. With a strong support from his wife and children, he was able to pursue both his education and call to ministry. He is now serving as the Lead Chaplain with Palladium Hospice and Palliative care. You can find some of his writing here; https://charlesparker6.academia.edu/
2020-05-0447 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 12: Jen Conley on signature songs and the healing magic of musicAs a music therapist Jen utilizes music in clinical settings for healing, building connections, and as a tool to walk with others through struggles and change. She brings healing music to patients and clients in geriatrics, hospice, mental health, and educational settings. Within the medical setting Jen incorporates music therapy into the plan of care to address issues of pain reduction, depression, anxiety, loss of control, quality of life, spiritual support and a host of other needs. She utilizes songwriting and improvisation heavily in her practice with both patients and families. You can find more about Jen Conley here...
2020-04-2749 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 11: Jim Benuska on Funeral Home practice and celebrations of life during the pandemicOver the past week, the obituary pages of area newspapers have become a haunting litany of “memorial service to be held at a later date,” “no services,” and “services canceled due to COVID-19.” To be sure, this is our new normal, but for funeral directors dealing with the day-to-day business of life and death, the coronavirus and social distancing era has changed the way they help people grieve, and how funeral homes host celebrations of life.
2020-04-2037 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 10: Allison Nichols on COVID-19 and Hospital Emergency Room Social WorkThe lack of widespread screening means the coronavirus may well be present in countless hospital wards without anyone realizing it. Accordingly, many emergency-room workers are now behaving as if they’re already infected and separating from their families. One ER doctor said he has been sleeping in the guest bedroom for weeks. Other doctors have sent their families off to stay at second homes. The majority of workers who keep America’s hospitals running don’t have the salary to afford extra bedrooms, much less extra properties. For technicians, respiratory therapists, social workers, chaplains, first responders, cleaning staff...
2020-04-1335 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 9: The Making of Saul Ebema the Hospice ChaplainSaul Ebema got his bachelor's degree in Theology from the Baptist Convention College in Soweto. He then got a Presidential Scholarship from Northern Seminary where he was able to complete his Masters in Divinity and Doctorate in Ministry.
2020-04-061h 55The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 8: Cassandra Brown On COVID-19, Faith and Self-CareCassandra is the co-founder of On Purpose Consulting Group; a nonprofit designed to help women live their lives on purpose, for purpose, and with purpose. She focuses on leadership strategy, coaching, content, and community. For over 12 years, she has also been working as a nurse. Serving in different fields including; oncology, ER, and Home Care. Cassandra is passionate about helping those who help others to understand the cost of caring and how to effectively combat fatigue.
2020-03-3041 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 7: Victoria Storm on the transformative nature of Music TherapyStorm has a unique background that includes 25+ years of bringing music to persons in need through her work in a community music school, special education classrooms, physical and mental health hospitals, hospice and elder care facilities. Her Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Therapy are from Western Michigan University. She is a regular speaker on the topic of music therapy in university classrooms, regional, and national conferences.
2020-03-1749 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 6: Erik Cremeans On Being a Hospice ChaplainIn today's episode, our hosts Joe Newton and Saul Ebema sit down to talk with Erik Cremeans. Erik shares his journey from childhood and the lessons he has learned along the way that influence his work as a professional hospice chaplain. Chaplain Erik is also a theologian, a thinker and a short story writer. He looks at himself as a curator of people’s stories and in his writings, he captures the beauty within those bedside narratives. Here is a piece he wrote for; https://hospicechaplaincy.com/2020/02/16/stone-the-crow-a-chaplains-reflection-on-death-and-dying/
2020-03-0243 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 5: One on one with Rev. Dr. Terri DanielTerri conducts workshops throughout the U.S. to help the dying and the bereaved find healing through meditative, ritual and therapeutic processes that focus on inner transformation rather than external events. Her work is acclaimed by physicians, hospice workers, grief counselors, clergy and the bereaved for its pinpoint clarity on the process of dying and grieving, and its heartfelt depiction of consciousness beyond the physical body. She is also an author who has written a number of books including;1. GRIEF AND GOD: When Religion Does More Harm Than Healing (2019)2. TURNING THE CORNER ON...
2020-02-2343 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 4: Caring for the family of hospice patientsIn this week’s episode, Dr. Saul Ebema and Dr. Joe Newton sit down to talk about the challenges of the family members of the hospice patient and how to help them.When a member of the family is dying, unique problems arise. These problems usually begin at the time of diagnosis. Communications often becomes difficult as family members experience different stages of grief. Early in terminal illness, there are the emotional burdens of learning of the illness and coming to accept a terminal diagnosis, of giving up hope of cure and choosing comfort measures. In addition to...
2020-02-1740 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 3: Therapeutic Interventions for Children and Teenage Hospice patientsThere is an implied though not plainly expressed expectation in our culture that the parent will die before the child. The orderliness of the universe seems to be undermined when this expectation is unmet. The unnaturalness is not determined by the age of the child, but by the fact that the child dies out of turn with the parent. The death of a child is considered a greater loss in our culture because the child has not had the opportunity to live a full life compared to the adult or the elderly. The emotional and spiritual needs of dying...
2020-02-1030 minThe Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 2: Therapeutic interventions for Middle Aged Hospice PatientsDying persons in this age group present counseling challenges that defer from the elderly. The middle aged adult with family and work responsibilities who is stricken with terminal illness and the elderly in a nursing home face their deaths with different concerns due to their perceived age differences and social responsibilities. The sense of loss, injustice, and anger is often more intense in the person at this middle stage of life. The major psychosocial concerns in this age group are the loss of identity, work, family and the reality of not being able to support their families or not...
2020-02-1028 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 1: What we love about Hospice chaplaincy workThis is an introductory episode about the hosts Dr. Saul Ebema and Dr. Joe Newton. In this episode, they share their life experiences and what led them to becoming hospice chaplains and why they love what they do.
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