Dossey, Barbara Montgomery, Keegan, Lynn and Guzzetta, Cathie E. (2000). Holistic nursing: A handbook for practice. 3rd Ed. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc.
This book guides nurses in the art and science of holistic nursing and healing. Topics covered that are of particular interest to healing ministry include spirituality and health, the psychophysiology of body/mind healing, relaxation, imagery, music therapy, touch, relationships, facilitating healing in self and others and therapeutic communication.

Lester, Andrew D. (1995). Hope in pastoral care and counseling. Louisville, Kentucky: Westminster John Knox Press.

Human Resources Letterhead Fall 2022

ICHM Saskatchewan - Affiliated Interest Groups

ICHM Toronto - Affiliated Interest Groups

Tada, Joni Eareckson & Cymbala, Jim & Bright, Bill & more. (1999).In this quiet place: Discovering the pleasure of prayer. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House.

Govig, Stewart D. (1999). In the shadow of our steeples: Pastoral presence for families with mental illness. Binghampton, NY: The Haworth Pastoral Press.

Interchurch Health Ministries Handbook and Resource Manual.
Order from InterChurch Health Ministries, 44 Metcalfe, Aurora, ON L4G 1E6, Canada
Tel: 905-841-7619 Email: info@ichm.on.ca

Rupp, Joyce. (2001). Inviting God in: Scriptural reflections and prayers throughout the year. Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press.

Young, Sarah. (2004). Jesus Calling. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.
This book of personal daily devotions is written as if Jesus were speaking directly to the reader. Accompanied by texts each day they give light and life to our Christian life.

Cowie, Ian. (2000). Jesus' healing works and ours. Glasgow, Scotland: Wild Goose Publications.-
This book discusses in detail the individual healing stories of Jesus in the Gospels and the healing works in Acts. It includes background information, how Jesus went about healing and the implications. There is also a section at the end that relates to anointing with oil (231) and the ministry of healing for local churches.

Haugk, Kenneth C. (2004). Journey through grief. Saint Louis: Stephen Ministries. ($9.95 through Stephen Ministries).
This is a set of four short, easy-to-read books offer words of comfort and hope to those grieving the loss of a loved one. Individuals and organizations send each of the Journeying through Grief books to grieving people at specific, crucial times during that first year after a loved one dies. Each book focuses on what the person is likely to be experiencing at that time and provides care, assurance, encouragement, and hope. The Journeying through Grief Giver's Guide is also available through Stephen Ministries.

Remen, Rachel Naomi. (1996). Kitchen table wisdom: Stories that heal. USA: Riverhead Books.

Kitchener Waterloo Faith Community Nursing Network (KW FCNN) - Affiliated Interest Groups- Judy Johnson at nanandfam@gmail.com

Letter of Introduction (English)

Letter of Introduction (French)

1. Listening to Soul Pain. This video is aimed at those who offer services to people who are attempting to survive a difficult or traumatic life experience; whether from death of a loved one, war, rape, domestic violence, loss of a limb, being diagnosed with terminal illness, etc. 20 min.

Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association (LFCNA) - Affiliated Interest Groups

Puchalski, Christina M. & Ferrell, Betty. (2010) Making health care whole: Integrating spirituality into health care. West Conshohocken, PA: Templeton Press, 2010

Masters In Theological Studies in Health care and Parish Nursing Education Program