Exploring Spirituality in Children: Spiritual, Religious, and Existential Concerns of Children with Life-Limiting and Life-Threatening Conditions

Description

Palliative care goes beyond addressing physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs; it also encompasses spiritual care. While considerable attention has been given to spiritual issues in adult palliative care, the spiritual needs of children in palliative care are often overlooked.

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Presenters

1. Dr. Kiplagat Meli
   Rev. Dr. Meli is a Religious and Spiritual Care Chaplain, Counselling Psychological Practitioner, and Life Coach equipped with the capacity to offer an interdisciplinary approach to the psychosocial-spiritual aspects of human-centered care in both ecclesial and non-ecclesial settings. He is a licensed Africa Inland Church Kenya pastor and an ordained minister by the National Association of Christian Ministers USA. His area of study include the intercultural engagement of scripture and culture, with a focus on spiritual formation and the integration of spirituality in the development of holistic care leaders and professionals in both ecclesial and non-ecclesial settings.
   Living Room International Hospital