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Scared but Powerful: Healthcare Chaplains’ Emotional Responses and Self-Care Modes during the SARS-Cov-19 Pandemic

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Drawing from both the qualitative free-text responses and quantitative responses to an international survey of 1657 chaplains serving during the SARS-Cov-19 pandemic, we explore chaplains' emotional responses to the pandemic and how emotion connects to self-care. This paper reports on the modes of self-care practiced by chaplains, including modes reported as unavailable due to pandemic restrictions. Lastly, we explore how effective spiritual care leadership may mediate chaplain emotions and ultimately chaplain self-care.

Source: Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling Advancing theory and professional practice through scholarly and reflective publications

DOI: 10.1177/1542305021993761

Authors: Cate Michelle Desjardins, Anna Bovo, Mario Cagna, Martijn Steegen, Anne Vandenhoeck

Institutions: University of Padua, Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven, KU Leuven

Language: English

Topic: Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000