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Spiritual Care FAQ's 

 

We often hear questions about spirituality in the hospital setting. If you have questions or concerns, our chaplains are here to listen and support you. Below, we have provided answers to common spiritual questions.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Department of Spiritual Care
2014 Washington Street, 2 West
Newton, MA 02462
Phone: 617-243-6634

What Do You Mean by Spiritual Needs and Concerns?

Spiritual needs and concerns often relate to questions about our existence, our sense of meaning and purpose, and how we experience or accept life events. In times of crisis or change, you or a family member might ask:

  • Why is this happening? Why is it happening to me?
  • How do I make sense of everything?
  • What gives me comfort and hope?
  • What am I grateful for?
  • What do I believe in? What informs my decisions and beliefs?
  • Where do I find support?
  • What do I identify as my higher power? How does that relationship guide or comfort me?

These questions are common when you or a loved one is sick or in crisis. Religious practices, beliefs, or communities provide meaning, comfort, and hope. Whether or not religion is part of your or a loved one’s life, spiritual needs and concerns can still be very important, especially during a hospital stay.

What Do Spiritual Needs and Resources Have to Do With Being in the Hospital?

Numerous studies have shown that health and well-being benefit when spiritual needs are addressed. Some benefits include:

  • Improved hospital experience
  • Improved management of cardiovascular needs (such as heart rate and blood pressure)
  • Improved motivation to complete the tasks of healing
  • Improved pain management
  • Improved sense of well-being
  • Shorter hospital stays

If you would like to talk with someone about your spiritual needs or resources — or to simply connect with someone who can listen to your concerns with empathy and support — please contact our chaplains or ask a member of your care team to request a chaplain for you.

 

 

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