A case study in pastoral counseling.
When Michael Jones was admitted to the hospital with AIDS, he was quite alone. Always a private person, with few personal friends, he had isolated himself from those around him after his diagnosis. Although Michael had long felt alienated from religion, daily visits from a hospital chaplain proved enjoyable and helpful for him. Their conversations helped Michael to understand the difference between religion and spirituality. He acknowledged his relationship with God and began to realize the connection between relating to God and relating to others. He desired inner healing and the healing of some broken relationships. Through the pastoral visits, Michael not only was given comfort and assurance, but he was helped in his journey toward spiritual reconciliation.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000523:psychology* / Q000635:transmission; D002604:Chaplaincy Service, Hospital; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006748:Hospital Departments; D006801:Humans; D008910:Minnesota; D010327:Pastoral Care; D012649:Self Concept