Chaplains have many roles. They are available for both happy and difficult times. They put the patient and the family members first. Anyone can benefit from seeing a chaplain. Meeting with a chaplain is entirely your decision. Decide what feels best for you. It is always the Veteran's choice. Veterans Crisis Line: Press 1. Complete Directory. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, visit VeteransCrisisLine.
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, visit VeteransCrisisLine. Quick Links. Additionally, Dr. Meador is a physician and board certified psychiatrist with training in theology and public health. He completed his residency in psychiatry and fellowship in aging and human development at Duke University.
Meador's scholarship builds on his clinical, research and teaching background in mental health, practical theology, and public health about which he lectures widely and has published numerous publications including the co-authored book, Heal Thyself: Spirituality, Medicine, and the Distortion of Christianity.
His academic work includes theological and ethical exploration of the intersections of religion and health and empirical research regarding socio-cultural determinants of illness, health, and human flourishing. Jason A. His work, which includes numerous journal articles and book chapters along with a co-edited book, has focused on increasing the availability and cultural relevance of evidence-based psychosocial approaches to care across a variety of contexts.
In recent years, Dr. Nieuwsma has served as lead and co-lead on multiple national-level projects aimed at more effectively integrating chaplaincy and mental health care services in VA and the military.
Jennifer H. Wortmann is engaged in a variety of research, educational, and clinical efforts related to mental health and chaplaincy integration. Her work has focused on the intersection of religion and spirituality with PTSD, moral injury, and meaning-making in the context of trauma, bereavement, serious illness, and young adult life transitions.
Wortmann has additional expertise in measure development and psychometric evaluation. Smigelsky is engaged in research, educational, and clinical efforts related to the integration of mental health and chaplaincy.
Her work has focused on the intersection of religion and spirituality with psychology in the context of both individual and community experiences of trauma and loss, including moral injury, suicide bereavement, and complicated grief.
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