Discovering Personal Resilience Through Spiritual Care

One Senior Living staff member recently shared how spiritual care has been life-changing for her over the past few years. She expressed deep gratitude for the self-care practices and new perspectives she has learned, which have helped her grow both personally and professionally. 

These insights have given her coping skills to face challenges, spiritual grounding to find balance, and a renewed awareness of the importance of caring for herself while serving those in her facility.

When we spoke, she was experiencing significant physical pain and the emotional weight of difficult resident conversations. As she breathed, released her fears, and leaned into the support of spiritual care, she found the courage to see her needs with compassion. She realized it was okay to step back for a day of rest—something she had been feeling guilty about. By the end of our conversation, she even noticed her pain easing.

She is now preparing for a medical procedure, something she has feared for a long time. With spiritual care walking alongside her, she is moving forward with courage, embracing the medical care she needs and finding hope in the process.

Before we closed, she said something that beautifully sums up the power of spiritual care: “If not for this support, I believe I would have left this job and gone back to my previous one. Now, I am so glad I stayed. My life is filled with purpose in serving the seniors here while continuing to grow spiritually and professionally.”

Her words remind us why spiritual care matters—not just for residents, but for staff as well.  It is about presence, compassion, and the gift of helping others discover strength within themselves.