Four-Footed Ministers in Formation

Download or read book Four-Footed Ministers in Formation written by Jerilyn E. Felton and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-02-22 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work provides chaplains/directors of spiritual/pastoral care with a template for the setup, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive, all-volunteer program for the integration of canine companions into the spiritual/pastoral care of patients/residents in healthcare facilities. Based on a qualitative research study conducted over a nine-month period, this self-directed manual introduces a program that is preliminarily road-tested, safe, effective, and repeatable. As the author continues to be involved in the Four-Footed Ministers Pastoral-Care Program, new insights and observations will be available to enhance and improve the original publication.