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Spiritual Care

Spiritual care is care of individuals, focusing on personal beliefs, core values, significant relationships, meanings, and behaviours around which we understand our lived experience. Spirituality refers to that part in each of us which seeks to find meaning and purpose in our lives.

At UHN, we recognize that health care involves the whole person – mind, body and spirit. In times of illness, trauma and loss, people often require more than physical care to help them cope. Many find their spirituality helps them maintain health and provides support in the midst of life transitions by integrating their body, mind, and spirit.

UHN Resources

UHN Pamphlets and Brochures

• Making Healthcare Decisions for Other People
• Spiritual Care

UHN Clinics or Centres

• Spiritual Care

Related Web Sites

• Canadian Association for Pastoral and Practice Education
  A national multifaith organization committed to the professional education, certification and support of people involved in pastoral care and pastoral counselling. Sections on Ethics, Pastoral Practice, and Pastoral Education are available.
• Ontario Multifaith Council on Spiritual and Religious Care
  A not-for-profit, non-governmental organization representing the wide range of recognized faith groups in the province of Ontario. Includes Chaplaincy Services Ontario (CSO).
• Religions in Canada by the National Defence
  Provides general information and awareness about the various religious and spiritual practices in Canada. It contains a description of major religious and spiritual requirements and tenets, including celebrations and observances, as well as dress, dietary, medical and health requirements.
• Religious and Spiritual Rights
  An infoguide created through a partnership between the Psychiatric Patient Advocate Office and the Ontario Multifaith Council.