“Your kindness, compassion, and loving assistance during the last days of our Mothers life were greatly appreciated. You were the angels who lifted us and sustained us through a most difficult time. Bless you.”

Southern Tier Hospice
Patient Family Member

Spiritual Care

Spiritual Care is as beneficial for the whole person as medicine is for the body. Every person has a spiritual dimension representing his/her relationships with family, friends or a greater power. It takes a lot of strength to face life when you’ve been diagnosed with a life shortening illness and spiritual concerns often emerge at this time. At STHPC, our Spiritual Care Counselors help you and your family find ways to creatively cope with the issues of your life’s journey.

Spiritual Care does not interfere with your religious affiliations yet often enhances them. Whether or not you have religious affiliations, or you are looking to find meaning to the great spiritual questions, we invite you for conversation-in a safe, nonjudgmental manner- to help you explore your spiritual strengths.

Some of the Spiritual needs we provide:

Visits to the home, hospital or nursing home
Deeper awareness of spiritual matters important to you
Spiritual conversation and fellowship
Stronger family relationships
A safe environment to explore both positive and difficult emotions
Opportunity to explore the meaning of life’s questions and accomplishments
Prayers and/or blessings
Books and other spiritual resources
Liaison with clergy if requested
Help in planning end of life rituals, funerals, memorials
Practical tools and techniques suited to your specific needs