The Shepherd’s Shoulder Articles
We are deeply committed to bringing thoughtful perspectives and expertise to the complex issues related to Trauma-informed spiritual care and Resiliency, especially when it’s caused by violence or climate change. Only by remaining updated on cutting-edge research and bringing our voice to the table are we able to offer the highest quality spiritual care services available.
One year since 6 people were killed in Chesapeake Walmart mass shooting, we remember and look ahead
It’s been a year since an employee opened fire on his co-workers at a Chesapeake Walmart. A year since six employees lost their lives ... Read
Psycho-Spiritual First Aid
Join Chaplain Deb Wacker, M.Div, MBA, BCCC, FHPC for an introduction to psycho-spiritual first aid, a key intervention in disaster and ... Read
Working on Our Spiritual Muscles for Social Justice in Disasters
14 hurricanes. 41,944 wildfires. 1,078 tornadoes. Flash flooding abounds. All in a nine-month time period in 2023. No doubt, the ... Read
Out of the Ashes… Community Resilience and the Human Spirit
As I write this, two of our Hawaiian islands have been decimated by wildfire to the likes of Pompeii. The effects of climate change ... Read