PREFACE
9 Getting Started
13 Transformative Learning & This Reference
INTRODUCTION
17 The Untapped Power of Spiritual Care in Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine
PART 1: Understanding the Role of Spiritual Care in Healthcare
CHAPTER 1: Defining Spiritual Care in Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine
25 Is Spiritual Care in Dietetics & Lifestyle Medicine New?
28 Health, Wellness, Well-Being, or a Flourishing Life?
30 A Model for Holistic Health
32 Recognizing Transcendence
33 Transcendence & Meaning: A Path to Flourishing
CHAPTER 2: The Role of Spirituality in Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine
37 Why Consider Spirituality in Patient Care?
39 Are Providers Addressing It?
CHAPTER 3: Understanding Spirituality & Spiritual Needs
45 Defining Spirituality & Its Role in Health
46 Discussions on Spiritual Intelligence
47 Perspectives on Spiritual Care in Healthcare
50 Learning from Addiction Recovery
51 How Faith & Meaning Evolve
53 Religion's Influence on Patient Goals
CHAPTER 4: Spirituality's Impact on Health
59 Does Spirituality Promote Well-Being?
63 How Spirituality Shapes Body Perception
65 Case Study: Nutrition Counseling-Verbatim 1
70 The INSPIRIT Spiritual Assessment Tool
CHAPTER 5: Addressing Spiritual Distress
75 Is Spiritual Distress Real? Its Impact on Care
80 Case Study: Addressing Distress-Verbatim 2
CHAPTER 6: Grief & Nutrition
89 Why Dietitians Should Understand Grief
91 Key Terms & Signs of Grief
93 Emotional & Psychological Aspects
95 How Grief Alters Nutrition & Health
97 Carried Grief & Catch-Up Mourning
101 Reflection: Exploring Your Experience
102 Carried Grief Self-Inventory
CHAPTER 7: Spiritual Needs Assessment in Practice
105 Why Addressing Spiritual Needs Matters
107 A Framework for Screening
110 Case Study: Grief in Patient Care-Verbatim 3
CHAPTER 8: Ethics & Spiritual Sensitivity in Healthcare
115 The Hippocratic Oath & Whole-Person Care
118 Navigating Ethical Complexity
CHAPTER 9: World Religions & Fasting
123 Religious Practices & Nutrition
127 Cultural Considerations
CHAPTER 10: Preventing Burnout Through Spiritual Growth
135 How Spiritual Sensitivity Supports Professionals
138 Self-Care Strategies
141 Reflection: Identifying Your Needs
142 Loving-Kindness Meditation
144 Reflection: Daily Mindfulness
146 Spiritual Well-Being Scale
148 Additional Assessment Tools
152 Key Takeaways from Part 1
PART 2: Developing Spiritual Care Skills
CHAPTER 11: The Unique Role of Dietitians & Lifestyle Medicine Providers
157 What Nutrition Professionals Offer
CHAPTER 12: Learning the Spiritual Care Process
165 Practitioner Growth in Identity
166 Stages of Competence
168 Personal Spiritual Timeline
171 How Beliefs Shape Care
CHAPTER 13: Clinical Reflection & The Verbatim Method
179 How Reflection Deepens Skills
CHAPTER 14: The Power of Peer-Group Learning
185 How Community Learning Enhances Care
186 Small Group Reflection
190 Benefits of Peer Learning
195 Additional Training
APPENDIX: Resources for Spiritual Care in Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine
201 Supplemental Tools & Readings
