George Washington University Institute for Spirituality & Health
@caringatgwish.bsky.social
GWish is changing the face of healthcare through innovative programs for physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
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George Washington University Institute for Spirituality & Health
@caringatgwish.bsky.social
· Mar 27
What is whole person care? Understanding spiritual well being and spirituality in health care
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the relationship between spirituality and health.
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Stop by the GWish booth at @aahpm.bsky.social to meet our team, learn more about our work, and explore how we support integration of spiritual care into clinical care.
February 4, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Stop by the GWish booth at @aahpm.bsky.social to meet our team, learn more about our work, and explore how we support integration of spiritual care into clinical care.
gwish.smhs.gwu.edu/programs/tra... ISPEC has supported meaningful, human-centered care across a variety of healthcare environments, including under-served communities. #spiritualcare
January 22, 2026 at 1:59 PM
gwish.smhs.gwu.edu/programs/tra... ISPEC has supported meaningful, human-centered care across a variety of healthcare environments, including under-served communities. #spiritualcare
Thinking about ISPEC but wondering if you can step away to attend?The January ISPEC Training is livestream and fully virtual — and registration is closing soon. #spiritualcare gwish.org/program/tran...
January 14, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Thinking about ISPEC but wondering if you can step away to attend?The January ISPEC Training is livestream and fully virtual — and registration is closing soon. #spiritualcare gwish.org/program/tran...
If you’ve been thinking about joining the ISPEC Training Course on January 29–30, join us this Friday for a live Q&A. This is a chance for clinicians and chaplains to learn more about the program and ask any questions. #spiritualcare registration: gwu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 6, 2026 at 2:51 PM
If you’ve been thinking about joining the ISPEC Training Course on January 29–30, join us this Friday for a live Q&A. This is a chance for clinicians and chaplains to learn more about the program and ask any questions. #spiritualcare registration: gwu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
This documentary explores the connections between spirituality, meaning, and whole-person health care, lifting up the voices of clinicians, chaplains, caregivers, and patients who remind us that healing is about more than the body alone. #spiritualcare www.pbs.org/video/your-h...
December 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This documentary explores the connections between spirituality, meaning, and whole-person health care, lifting up the voices of clinicians, chaplains, caregivers, and patients who remind us that healing is about more than the body alone. #spiritualcare www.pbs.org/video/your-h...
Curious about ISPEC? If you’re a clinician or chaplain considering our January 29–30 ISPEC Training Course, we invite you to join us on January 9 for a live Q&A session
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December 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Curious about ISPEC? If you’re a clinician or chaplain considering our January 29–30 ISPEC Training Course, we invite you to join us on January 9 for a live Q&A session
gwish.smhs.gwu.edu/program/tran...
gwish.smhs.gwu.edu/program/tran...
Questions about ISPEC? If you're a clinician or chaplain thinking about joining our January 29-30 ISPEC Training Course, join us on January 9 for a livestream Q&A. Bring any questions you may have! Register here: gwu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Questions about ISPEC? If you're a clinician or chaplain thinking about joining our January 29-30 ISPEC Training Course, join us on January 9 for a livestream Q&A. Bring any questions you may have! Register here: gwu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
At the GW Institute for Spirituality & Health, we believe that spiritual care is the root of compassionate care. #spiritualcare gwish.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
At the GW Institute for Spirituality & Health, we believe that spiritual care is the root of compassionate care. #spiritualcare gwish.org
Through our training programs, research initiatives, and international partnerships, we're building spiritual care models that honor the dignity, humanity, and spiritual well-being of every patient. Your generosity makes this possible. #spiritualcare gwish.org/donor-appeal
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December 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Through our training programs, research initiatives, and international partnerships, we're building spiritual care models that honor the dignity, humanity, and spiritual well-being of every patient. Your generosity makes this possible. #spiritualcare gwish.org/donor-appeal
For more information about the upcoming livestream ISPEC training and scholarships: #spiritualcare gwish.org/program/tran...
November 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
For more information about the upcoming livestream ISPEC training and scholarships: #spiritualcare gwish.org/program/tran...
Clinicians, researchers, and pastoral counselors convened at Hospivision conference in South Africa. Dr Christina Puchalski delivered three keynotes: Research Trends in Spirituality & Health in the US, Advancing Spiritual Care Initiative, and Medical Education in Spirituality & Health gwish.org
October 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Clinicians, researchers, and pastoral counselors convened at Hospivision conference in South Africa. Dr Christina Puchalski delivered three keynotes: Research Trends in Spirituality & Health in the US, Advancing Spiritual Care Initiative, and Medical Education in Spirituality & Health gwish.org
At GWish, we're honored and excited to see how much has achieved and how many individuals and organizations have become part of the movement to integrate spiritual care as an essential part of clinical practice. #spiritualcare gwishproject.gwish.org/partner?fbcl...
October 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
At GWish, we're honored and excited to see how much has achieved and how many individuals and organizations have become part of the movement to integrate spiritual care as an essential part of clinical practice. #spiritualcare gwishproject.gwish.org/partner?fbcl...
Clinicians and chaplains, this video is for you. The ISPEC™ Training Course is gaining momentum among healthcare professionals worldwide. We'd like to welcome you into the ISPEC community! Applications are opening soon. #spiritualcare www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqs7...
GWISH ISPEC
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October 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Clinicians and chaplains, this video is for you. The ISPEC™ Training Course is gaining momentum among healthcare professionals worldwide. We'd like to welcome you into the ISPEC community! Applications are opening soon. #spiritualcare www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqs7...
Clinicians and chaplains, January 29-30!! The Interprofessional Spiritual Care Education Curriculum (ISPEC) training will take your own clinical practice to a new level and give you skills and tools to teach others. For more information: #spiritualcare gwish.org/program/tran...
October 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Clinicians and chaplains, January 29-30!! The Interprofessional Spiritual Care Education Curriculum (ISPEC) training will take your own clinical practice to a new level and give you skills and tools to teach others. For more information: #spiritualcare gwish.org/program/tran...
Dr. Puchalski was honored with the Kathleen Curtin Spirituality in Mission Award, presented by the National Capital Area Ignation Volunteer Corp gwish.smhs.gwu.edu
September 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Dr. Puchalski was honored with the Kathleen Curtin Spirituality in Mission Award, presented by the National Capital Area Ignation Volunteer Corp gwish.smhs.gwu.edu
We had an amazing 2 days last week at our Fall 2025 ISPEC. Clinicians and chaplains working together create a synergy! Next ISPEC is January 29-30. Follow us on FB to make sure you apply, as spaces are limited. #spiritualcare gwish.org/program/tran...
September 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We had an amazing 2 days last week at our Fall 2025 ISPEC. Clinicians and chaplains working together create a synergy! Next ISPEC is January 29-30. Follow us on FB to make sure you apply, as spaces are limited. #spiritualcare gwish.org/program/tran...
In 2009, more than forty spiritual and palliative care experts gathered for a national conference to discuss guidelines for incorporating spirituality into palliative care. Their consensus findings form the basis of "Making Health Care Whole." #spiritualcare #hpc www.amazon.com/Making-Healt...
September 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
In 2009, more than forty spiritual and palliative care experts gathered for a national conference to discuss guidelines for incorporating spirituality into palliative care. Their consensus findings form the basis of "Making Health Care Whole." #spiritualcare #hpc www.amazon.com/Making-Healt...
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Attention clinicians and chaplains! ISPEC™ registration has been extended to September 4. If spiritual health is a priority for you, click the link below to learn more about ISPEC™ and how to apply and register. #spiritualcare gwish.smhs.gwu.edu/program/tran...
August 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Attention clinicians and chaplains! ISPEC™ registration has been extended to September 4. If spiritual health is a priority for you, click the link below to learn more about ISPEC™ and how to apply and register. #spiritualcare gwish.smhs.gwu.edu/program/tran...
Clinician and chaplain teams from the same health setting are invited to apply for Demonstration Project Grants. Create innovative models of spiritual care and join a network of emerging leaders! Applications due September 15. #spiritualcare gwishproject.gwish.org/gwish-schola...
September 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Clinician and chaplain teams from the same health setting are invited to apply for Demonstration Project Grants. Create innovative models of spiritual care and join a network of emerging leaders! Applications due September 15. #spiritualcare gwishproject.gwish.org/gwish-schola...
Attention clinicians and chaplains! ISPEC™ registration has been extended to September 4. If spiritual health is a priority for you, click the link below to learn more about ISPEC™ and how to apply and register. #spiritualcare gwish.smhs.gwu.edu/program/tran...
August 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Attention clinicians and chaplains! ISPEC™ registration has been extended to September 4. If spiritual health is a priority for you, click the link below to learn more about ISPEC™ and how to apply and register. #spiritualcare gwish.smhs.gwu.edu/program/tran...
Dr. Christina Puchalski, will be a guest speaker at the Spirituality & Healthcare Congress 2025 at La Consolacion University Philippines on November 11-12. We'd love to see you there! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Dr. Christina Puchalski, will be a guest speaker at the Spirituality & Healthcare Congress 2025 at La Consolacion University Philippines on November 11-12. We'd love to see you there! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Applications for Demonstration Project Grants ($100K each) are due by September 15. If you are a clinician/chaplain working in a health setting, click through to explore this opportunity for you. #spiritualcare gwishproject.gwish.org/gwish-schola...
August 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Applications for Demonstration Project Grants ($100K each) are due by September 15. If you are a clinician/chaplain working in a health setting, click through to explore this opportunity for you. #spiritualcare gwishproject.gwish.org/gwish-schola...
The ISPEC© training course provides a unique opportunity for clinicians and chaplain pairs from the same health setting to learn how to integrate spiritual care into patient care throughout their organization. Scholarships available. #spiritualcare www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMfH...
ISPEC, Train the Trainer
YouTube video by GWSMHS
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July 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The ISPEC© training course provides a unique opportunity for clinicians and chaplain pairs from the same health setting to learn how to integrate spiritual care into patient care throughout their organization. Scholarships available. #spiritualcare www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMfH...
Our September 11th and 12th livestream ISPEC™ course is filling quickly! Become part of a group of emerging leaders in the field of spiritual health and make a difference in your organization. Limited Scholarships are available #spiritualcare #hapc gwish.smhs.gwu.edu/program/tran...
ISPEC™ Training Course
Interprofessional Spiritual Care Education Curriculum [ISPEC™]
gwish.smhs.gwu.edu
July 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Our September 11th and 12th livestream ISPEC™ course is filling quickly! Become part of a group of emerging leaders in the field of spiritual health and make a difference in your organization. Limited Scholarships are available #spiritualcare #hapc gwish.smhs.gwu.edu/program/tran...
Join us for a live Q&A webinar to answer any questions you may have about the demonstration projects. gwishproject.gwish.org/gwish-schola...
July 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Join us for a live Q&A webinar to answer any questions you may have about the demonstration projects. gwishproject.gwish.org/gwish-schola...