SPIRITUAL SUPPORT
What is spiritual support and its purpose?

Spiritual challenges when facing a life threatening illness.

• Why me?
• Why had God done / let this happen to me?
• Have I done something wrong in my life to cause this (illness)?

Spiritual strengthening when faced with a life threatening illness.

• Prayer
• Meditating
• Reading Scripture
• Positive Outlook With God's Help

Spiritual Resources.

• Local
• State
• National

Spiritual vs. Religious

• Sharing spiritual beliefs with healthcare team
• Concerns / fears regarding spiritual well-being
• Examples of frequently asked questions

Why has God done this to me?

• I must be a bad person or done something in my life to cause this.
• Will I be able to get to heaven now?
• How can I make my spiritual beliefs stronger?
• Should I tell my healthcare team my spiritual beliefs, concerns, fears?
• I haven't gone to church in years, God probably doesn't want to hear from me.

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