The Fall 2020 Newsletter is here and full of ways we are bringing services and events to you virtually. When it comes to providing sensitive and compassionate support for grieving family members and friends surrounding the death of a loved one, we recognize the...
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Take a Moment – Presence is Compassion
Today's reflection comes to us from Chaplain Esther, who offers some refreshing thoughts drawn from a deep well of wisdom. Compassion describes the work we are called to at Chaplaincy Health Care. It's also what we extend to friends and family, as we try to support...
Take a Moment – Talk about the Tape
Today’s reflection comes from Chaplain Rainy who serves as chaplain with the Palliative Care team and the Kadlec team. She re-frames a rather common frustration into a positive reminder. Tape. Yellow tape (to separate). Blue tape (for paint masking). Red tape (a...
Take a Moment – The Peace of Wild Things
Today's reflection on how birds can provide needed solace, comes to us from Chaplain Esther who is also a fan of poet Wendell Berry. In general, though especially in summer, we are encouraged to drink a lot of water, which is a type of refuge to the body. True...
Take a Moment – Balance
In this week’s Take a Moment reflection, Chaplain Esther offers us solid grounding amidst the shifting sands of life with a prayer by Michael Leunig. It reminds us that during times of overwhelm, isolation and struggle, that we are not alone in how we are feeling. “We...
Take a Moment – Your Soul is Calling
Today's reflection comes to us from the mind, heart and soul of Chaplain Teresa for which we are grateful. She shares this thought... If I could take a pill, with no side effects, to relieve me of every uncomfortable feeling, I probably would. Feeling...
Art is Healing
For hundreds, maybe even thousands, of years, artists have used their art to express human despair, find meaning in life and transcend their own emotional struggles. Even the most world-renowned artists have found relief from fears, anxiety, depression and found a new...
Take a Moment – Permission to Feel
This reflection today comes to us from Chaplain Teresa, who explores a common feeling and offers … well, read on to find out! A friend of mine called me the other day sobbing. In fact, sobbing so hard it took a few minutes for her to speak. When she was finally able...
Take a Moment – Breathe
This reflection is from, ACPE* Certified Educator Willacin Precious Gholston, who serves at Methodist Health System in Dallas, Texas. She wrote the following poem, “in honor of George Floyd and others like him.” BREATHE Breathe, my Son, Breathe. Feel the loving...
Take a Moment – Staying Well
Today we offer a poem by philosopher, poet and spiritual advisor, Mark Nepo. You may be familiar with some of his published work, especially “The Book of Awakening,” but he has lots of terrific stuff. You might want to read this piece several times. Notice if it...
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Fall 2020 Newsletter
The Fall 2020 Newsletter is here and full of ways we are bringing services and events to you virtually. When it comes to providing sensitive and compassionate support for grieving family members and friends surrounding the death of a loved one, we recognize the...
Updated Statement Regarding COVID-19
As an organization dedicated to providing compassionate care to our community, our uncompromising priority right now at Chaplaincy Health Care is protecting those in our care and our team members from exposure to COVID-19 (#coronavirus). As the situation continues to...
Chaplaincy Health Care COVID-19 Information
General Statement from Chaplaincy Health Care Regarding COVID-19 With the continuing spread of COVID-19 (#coronavirus) within the US and Washington State, Chaplaincy Health Care is committed to taking steps to limit person-to-person spread within our community. The...
Spring Newsletter
The Spring Newsletter has some exciting news to share about our Repeat Boutique thrift stores - a new location and a new look. Plus, find out about how you can make an impact by volunteering. Learn more about these great opportunities and the upcoming training. And,...
Winter 2019 Newsletter
The Winter Newsletter is full of thanks and appreciation for our community. From those who sponsored and attended the Lighting the Path breakfast to our Champions of Care who support us throughout the year. Read a special article written by one of our very own Hospice...