Bedside Reflections

Service Description

Compassionate spiritual support for you or your loved ones during hospitalization or hospice care anywhere in San Luis Obispo County, CA. I provide a caring presence during times of illness, transition, and end-of-life journeys, offering a safe space to discuss spiritual concerns, find peace, and explore what matters most. Spiritual care in medical settings significantly enhances quality of life for patients, reducing anxiety and depression while promoting a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Studies show that patients who receive spiritual care experience higher levels of overall satisfaction with their healthcare, improved spiritual well-being, and reduced symptoms and anxiety. Chaplain interventions are associated with meaningful improvements in perceived quality of life, and terminal patients who receive spiritual support report quality-of-life scores that are 28% higher than those who do not. I work sensitively alongside medical teams to honor your beliefs, values, and wishes during this sacred time. Whether you're navigating a difficult diagnosis, facing end-of-life questions, processing grief and loss, or seeking comfort during hospitalization, I offer interfaith and secular spiritual support that respects your unique spiritual path. My role is to create a compassionate, non-judgmental presence where you can explore existential concerns, find meaning in your experiences, and feel supported in your journey. Research shows that addressing spiritual needs not only increases patient and family satisfaction but also leads to better healthcare decisions—including more patient-centered treatment choices and greater peace with end-of-life care. I'm here to walk with you and your loved ones through these profound moments, providing comfort, understanding, and spiritual accompaniment when you need it most. Crisis/Emergency calls happen after hours. Sources: "Comparing efficacy of telehealth to in-person mental health care in intensive-treatment-seeking adults." PMC, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8595951/. "Healthcare chaplaincy." Wikipedia, October 10, 2025, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_chaplaincy. "Is There a Chaplain in the House? Hospitals Integrate Spiritual Care." AAMC, June 29, 2022, www.aamc.org/news/there-chaplain-house-hospitals-integrate-spiritual-care. "Spiritual Care of Inpatients Focusing on Outcomes and the Role of Chaplaincy Services: A Systematic Review." PubMed, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33575891/.