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A Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas
The Rt. Rev. Don Wimberly, D.D. Bishop
    

Upcoming Dialogues

Oct. 19, 2006 Dialogue

Speaker: Mario Martinez, Psy. D.
Mind-Body Speaker Series
Topic: Compassion Fatigue & the Psychology of Empathy
When: 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
Place: Levin Hall North Auditorium, 11th & Market St
Galveston, TX

Dr. Mario Martinez, founder and director, Institute of Biocognitive Psychology Nashville, TN., will speak on “Compassion Fatigue & the Psychology of Empathy.” A reception follows.










Workshop Oct. 21

Mario Martinez, Psy.D. will also be presenting a Workshop 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 21 at William Temple Episcopal Center on The Psychoneuroimmunology of Love and Fear: How Cultural Beliefs Affect Health and Illness

Cost of the workshop is $70 per person; $140 per couple; $60 each for students and seniors. For payemtn, questions or more information e-mail ibp@biocognitive.com

This educational forum and workshop are supported by : W.D. & Laura Nicholson Family Chair, Integrative Medicine Endowment, a grant from the National Institute of Health & National Institute on Aging; Victor S. Sierpina, M.D.; Michael Olson, Ph.D.; William Temple Episcopal Center, Rev. Dr. Helen Appelberg, Executive Director

Nov. 2, 2006 Dialogue

Speaker: Constance Putnam
Place: Levin Hall
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.

Constance Putnam, independent scholar and writer who specializes in medical history and medical ethics, will be the presenter for the Nov. 2 Spirituality in Healthcare Dialogue at UTMB Levin Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Free parking available across the street on 11th and Market. Call (409) 762-8641 for more information.

In her book, “Hospice or Hemlock? Searching for Heroic Compassion” the author provides an informative overview that challenges readers to examine their own ethics, beliefs, and values as they relate to caregiving. The book includes an extensive bibliography and reading list for those who wish to pursue additional information.

Spirituality in Healthcare Dialogues

Purpose:
  1. To encourage the healthcare community to recognize that spirituality is intrinsic to the human condition.
  2. To provide a forum for professional collaboration to advance the understanding of spirituality and health.
  3. To share how some healthcare professionals are relating spirituality to clinical care.
  4. To share published results from research pertaining to spirituality and health.
  5. To encourage and guide healthcare practitioners in responding to the spiritual needs of patients.
  6. To consider spiritual meanings and perspectives of suffering, illness and ethics in the practice of healthcare.
  7. To consider the relationship of the healthcare practitioner and the patient from a spiritual perspective.

THE DIALOGUE GUIDELINES

The Dialogues are offered in the spirit of scientific inquiry and of the Church’s work in seeking the Mind of God. As people enter into dialogue with the speaker and responders, they are asked to observe three guidelines: (1) Differing opinions are encouraged because the search for truth is not enhanced when all think alike; (2) Acceptance and appreciation of the person with a different opinion is crucial to this adventure; and (3) All questions are to be taken seriously.

Program History and Past Speakers

 

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