The Caring Spirit Approach to Eldercare A Training Guide for Professionals and Families By Nancy L. Kriseman, M.S.W. Foreword by William H. Thomas, M.D.

Acknowledgments

Foreword
William H. Thomas, M.D

Preface
How to Use this Book and Training Program
Introduction Why a Spiritual Approach to Training?
Handout — What Is The Caring Spirit™ Approach?

SECTION I: TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS

1. Understanding Spirituality and Your Spiritual Self
   Module 1 
   Handout 1.1 — Medical Versus Spiritual Model of Care
   Handout 1.2 — Faith, Life, Love
   
   
2. Creating a Spiritual Work Environment
   Module 2
   Handout 2.1 — Questions to Ponder: Defining Home
   
   
3. Why Working in Eldercare Is a Blessing
   Module 3
   
   
4. How Inspiration Affects Staff Members and Those for Whom They Care
   Module 4
   
   
5. Spiritual Approaches to Caring for Elders
   Module 5
   Handout 5.1 — Prescription Bottle Ingredients
   Handout 5.2 — Prescription Bottle Side Effects
   
   
6. How Staff Members Can Find Support Within the Work They Do
   Module 6
   Handout 6.1 — Questions to Ponder: Being Angel-Like
   Handout 6.2 — Angel Cards
   
   
7. Spiritual Ways to Cope with Stress
   Module 7
   Handout 7.1 — Being in Someone Else’s Shoes
   Handout 7.2 — Soulful Versus Stressful Experiences
   Handout 7.3 — Missed Opportunities
   Handout 7.4 — Missed Opportunities — Answer Key
   Handout 7.5 — Loving-Kindness Meditation
   
   
8. Communicating from the Heart
   Module 8
   Handout 8.1 — Spiritual Listening
   Handout 8.2 — Communication Roadblocks
   Handout 8.3 — Spiritual Listening Exercise
   Handout 8.4 — Spiritual Listening Answers
   
   
9. Staying Connected Through Rituals
   Module 9
   Handout 9.1 — Rituals
   Handout 9.2 — Questions to Ponder: Valuing Rituals
   
   
10. Taking Care of Our Own Spirits
    Module 10
    Handout 10.1 — Taking Care of Our Own Spirits

SECTION II: TRAINING FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS

11. Why a Spiritual Approach to Caring Matters
    Module 11
    Handout 11.1 — Spiritual Ways of Caring
    
    
12. Helping Families Connect from the Heart 
    Module 12
    Handout 12.1 — Helping Families Connect from Their Hearts
    Handout 12.2 — Listening from the Heart Toward Spiritual Communication
    Handout 12.3 — Listening from the Heart Scenarios
    
    
13. Spiritual Approaches to Coping with Stress
    Module 13
    Handout 13.1 — Setting Limits to Reduce Stress
    Handout 13.2 — Soulful Versus Stressful Experiences
    Handout 13.3 — Angel Cards
    
    
14. Helping Your Family Member Finish Well 
    Module 14
    Handout 14.1 — Anticipatory Grieving and Stages of Grieving
    Handout 14.2 — Barriers to Letting Go
    Handout 14.3 — Loving-Kindness Meditation

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