Communicating the Value of Chaplaincy
Communicating the Value of Chaplaincy
Presented by David A. Lichter, D.Min.
Thursday, June 20, 2013 and Thursday, June 27, 2013 – 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Central Time
Program Overview
How do we talk about chaplaincy, especially to healthcare leaders and our clinician colleagues? Over the past year, research and writing have occurred that can help chaplains better understand how they are perceived and the types of messages that can be developed to communicate about our profession and its benefits.
These two audio conferences will share insights from the recent Catholic Health Association (CHA) surveys of healthcare executives and clinicians, as well as synthesize other writings on this topic, and invite the participants to develop and test ways of expressing their work.
Program Objectives
Participants will have:
- Gained knowledge and understanding of the CHA surveys to both healthcare executives and clinicians, and their key perceptions of spiritual care.
- Examined recent writings on making the case for spiritual care including suggested language on explaining the benefits of chaplaincy from the NACC and others groups such as the Association of Professional Chaplains and HealthCare Chaplaincy.
- Explored ways of communicating the value of chaplaincy in light of the focus of the patient experience and patient-centered care.
Presenter Information
David Lichter is the current executive director of the NACC. Mr. Lichter devoted more than 20 years to ministerial leadership formation and development in higher education, theological and ministerial settings both in Milwaukee and Italy. He has taught courses in spirituality, leadership in ministry, spiritual direction and other related areas. He also currently is an adjunct faculty member of the College of Business and Management at CardinalStritchUniversity in Milwaukee, offering courses in business ethics and non-Western religions. He earned his Bachelor of Sacred Theology, STB and Licentiate in Sacred Theology, STL from PontificalGregorianUniversity in Rome, and his Doctor of Ministry from University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, Illinois. He and his wife Jackie live in Muskego, Wisconsin and are proud parents of three adults and grandparents of three.
Continuing Education Hours and Cost
Participants qualify for up to 3 CEHs total for the two sessions (1.5 hours per session which includes one hour for the audio session plus 30 minutes preparation time). A CEH certificate is provided for download by participants. For NACC members the registration fee is $30 per telephone line for the live sessions or $30 to purchase the recordings. For non-members the registration fee is $45 per telephone line for the live sessions or $45 to purchase the recordings. This fee includes both audio sessions. You need to participate in both sessions to receive the full presentation. The speaker will begin the two sessions with a presentation, followed by facilitated participant exchange.
Registration Information
Please register early as wehave a limited number of telephone lines available. Complete the registration form and send with your check, made payable to NACC, to: Jeanine Annunziato, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, 4915 S. Howell Avenue, Suite 501, Milwaukee, WI53207. Registration will not be considered complete until the NACC receives your registration form and fee. Toll-free telephone number, pass-code information, and presentation materials will be sent to participants one week before the first audio session. When you register for the live sessions, you will automatically be eligible for a copy of the recordings.
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