Spiritual Care in Hospitals with Rev. Trish Heidebrecht-Archibald
In our conversation with Trish Heidebrecht Archibald, we explore how worship can become a place of healing, honesty, and emotional grounding. Trish reflects on her work in the areas of trauma, attachment, and spiritual formation, and how these insights shape the way congregations gather and sing. She shares gentle, practical wisdom on creating spaces where people bring their whole selves — grief, joy, fear, and hope — without pressure to perform. It’s a thoughtful look at worship that pays attention to the body, honours human vulnerability, and opens space for God to meet people exactly where they are.
About Rev. Trish Heidebrecht-Archibald
Trish is a graduate of Knox College, Toronto, a recently retired Presbyterian minister, and a Spiritual Care Practitioner at the St. Catharines Marotta Hospital site. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), and a Provisional Supervisor-Educator for Clinical Psychospiritual Education with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC). She counts herself lucky to be a daughter, a mother, a grandmother, and a newlywed!
Show Notes
About Code Lavender
From the first memo from management at NH regarding Code Lavender November 1, 2022 : Our frontline staff and physicians have all been greatly impacted by the pandemic and have continued to go above and beyond during the most challenging circumstances to care for our patients and loved ones. As a result, they are among the most vulnerable populations dealing with increased burnout and stress. To ensure support is available for individuals or teams that are experiencing a severely stressful or traumatic work event, we have developed a Code Lavender program at Niagara Health. Code Lavender is a program that supports healthcare professionals in crisis so they can receive psychological first aid. In the event that a Code Lavender is initiated, representatives from Spiritual Care and key partners will respond to offer immediate supports and resources, as well as follow-up care. And- This is the quote used most often presently at Niagara Health regarding Code Lavender: The purpose of Code Lavender is the provision of timely-and-effective care for credentialed staff, physicians, and volunteers having difficulty coping as a result of a professional and/or personal event. "Here in Every Moment- Present in Every Need"
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