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Chaplain FAQ
What is a chaplain? We all long for meaning and purpose. In experiencing life, situations can bring focus and clarity or may bring many conflicting feelings. The chaplain can help you identify your own strengths and help assign meaning in the midst of life in a way that feels authentic and satisfying to you. A chaplain assists with spiritual needs of people for all walks of life and varying religious backgrounds and worldviews. They will provide support regardless of your religious affiliation. The chaplains affiliated with Fulfilled Life are clinically trained and experienced to minister to various backgrounds and circumstances.
What can I except from the chaplain? Chaplains offer open, sensitive, non-judgmental presence and an acceptance of different beliefs, cultures, and values. Issues of meaning, spiritual pain, forgiveness, hope, and relationships become more focused during periods of trying circumstances. Trained chaplains will offer supportive presence, listening, and appropriate interventions for spiritual care and support to patients and family members.
What if the chaplain is not affiliated with my religious tradition? Your chaplain is not here to evangelize you, to recruit members for their congregation, or change your religious tradition. Your chaplain has been trained and will respect your faith tradition and help you explore how your own spirituality can be a source of comfort and hope. A good chaplain should be able to sit down with an individual from any faith tradition and still have a meaningful encouraging encounter.
What if I am not religious? Not all of us are religious, but we all have spiritual journeys and resources. Spirituality simply defined is how we define life and can include how we think of and connect to God or a Higher Power, others, and ourselves. We are all connected in this story of Life. What gives you a sense of awe, of wonder, of gratitude, of belonging? A chaplain is not here to tell you what or how to believe, think, or feel. We are here to help determine your own beliefs and how to use them as a resource for coping and connecting. The chaplain will respect your way of life and encourage you to resolve any issues that are causing difficulty for you or your family.
Will the chaplain replace my Minister or Pastor? Chaplains don’t take the place of your minister or pastor of your church. You can choose to seek guidance from your own spiritual counselor, the chaplain, or both. The chaplain will work alongside any church leader to ensure you receive all the support you need.
Confidentiality Your chaplain is here to listen with a caring and open heart. Their job is to create a safe place to share what is troubling you. The conversations that you have with the chaplain are held with the utmost respect and confidence. There is one exception. The chaplain is legally bound to disclose to appropriate persons if you are in danger of hurting yourself or someone else.
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