July, 2019 | Transforming Chaplaincy

Religious coping strategies in patients diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK

July 20, 2019 oncology

Objectives: The use of religious/spiritual coping strategies may be particularly prevalent when dealing with the stress of a cancer diagnosis. There has, however, been very little research [...]
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Self-transformation as a factor in the self-esteem and well-being of breast cancer survivors

July 16, 2019 oncology

Diagnosis with a life-threatening illness can lead to many changes in one’s self. These changes, called self-transformation, are not well understood. The present study used triangulation of [...]
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A competency model for the assessment and delivery of spiritual care

July 16, 2019 model

The delivery of spiritual and religious care has received a high profile in national reports, guidelines and standards since the start of the millennium, yet there is, to date, no recognized [...]
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The Relation of Religious Belief and Practices, Depression, and Hopeless in Persons with Clinical Depression

July 16, 2019 depression, mental health

Religious belief and practices have been associated with lower levels of depression in persons dealing with stressful situations. In this study, researchers examined this relationship in 271 [...]
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Religious Involvement, Financial Strain, and Poly-Drug Use: Exploring the Moderating Role of Meaning in Life

July 16, 2019 drug use, meaning

Background: Research indicates that greater involvement in religion is associated with lower rates of substance use and misuse. However, religion is a complex construct that can be assessed in [...]
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