In 2010 the Integrative Chaplain Teaching Program was begun at CMC-NorthEast Medical Center. It was designed to train Hospital Chaplain Residents and Interns in the use of integrative modalities as a part of their spiritual healing practices in CMC’s regional hospitals. The Chaplains are ecumenical and thus respect and serve all on their spiritual path to healing and wellness. All chaplains are seminary trained and supervised by the Pastoral Care staff at CMC-NorthEast. This course is one component of the Clinical Pastoral Education program offered at CMC-NorthEast.

Integrative Chaplains utilize complimentary therapies such as massage, aromatherapy, anointing with oils, relaxation and guided visualization, the use of music and art as a healing presence to more deeply assist patients, family members and staff to cope with the stresses of illness.

They can guide patients through the Labyrinth, a healing tool on the campus of CMC-NorthEast Medical Center, and use this as a focus of meditation, prayer and healing for self or loved ones.

The Integrative Chaplains are mobile through the hospital and are willing to serve those in need of comfort, healing, and spiritual solace. Please call the hospital operator at 704-403-3000 or the Department of Pastoral Care at 704-403-1443 for our services.

Application information for the Integrative Chaplain Program and Clinical Pastoral Education, is available through Rev. Beth Jackson-Jordan at 704-403-3335.

Requirements for Participation:
1.	Enrollment and attendance for entire 4 hour module.
2.	Advance reading (reading list provided).
3.	Practice and reflection between sessions by keeping an “Integrative Chaplaincy Journal.”.
4.	Other professional and educational requirements as required for admission to Clinical Pastoral Education.

Description of Modules:
1.	Healing presence – the practice of spiritual medicine/ making the connection, and filling the well, self care practices a) Wounded healer b) Resilience/spiritual hardiness c) Forgiveness of self and others d) Gratitude opening the heart e) Contemplative prayer f) Centered prayer g) Confession h) Grace and mystery i) Prayer for healing j) Diet and nutrition k) Beginning to journal l) Creating a personal mantra
2.	Mind body – delving into the subconscious as a way of reaching the Higher Self a) Understanding the connection between the body mind and spirit b) Breathwork- changing consciousness using the breath c) Relaxation therapy d) Guided visualization e) Meditation f) Hypnosis g) Mala beads/Rosary h) Fasting i) Dream work j) Labyrinth
3.	Aroma therapy – opening the senses using aromatic essential oils, using essential oils for transcendence/nausea/anxiety/depression/focus a) Anointing with Oil b) Cantors and incense c) Mixing and preparing aromatherapy
4.	Massage therapy – easing the body and encouraging relaxation through touch, a) Washing the feet b) Massaging the hands c) Reflexology d) Use of Aromatherapy with Massage e) Use of hot stones with massage
5.	Other applied Therapies for Healing, a) Art therapy – oral and written expression of Faith and Understanding – Icons – Mandala – Journaling – Poetry – Prayer Blankets/cloths – Sacred Story – Masks and story boards b) Music therapy – Chanting – Drumming – Sacred and secular music c) Laughter therapy – Types of Laughter and Humor – Using Laughter to heal- laughter yoga d) Play therapy – Dance as a vehicle for Spiritual engagement – Sand tray therapy – Creating a bridge with the child within to create healing e) Pet therapy – Holding and petting an animal – Animal and human nurturing – Animals as companions
6.	Laying on of the Hands- Energy therapy, a) Reiki b) Qi Gong c) Discussion of other types: Healing Touch etc