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Consulting Services

Because The George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health (GWish) is recognized as a leader in the field of spirituality and health, hundreds of organizations and individuals contact GWish for expert assistance with a variety of programs, projects, and initiatives. The faculty at GWish work closely with individuals and organization to determine their specific goals, then design customized consulting packages to meet their needs.

Consulting services include (but are not limited to):

Organizational innovations integrating spirituality and health for hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and outpatient clinics

Research design and implementation

Grant proposal planning and development

Course design for undergraduate and graduate spirituality and health courses

Curricular and course design for medical and nursing schools interested in better integrating spirituality into the curriculum

Conference program planning

Development of college- and university-based student interest groups in spirituality and health

Development of programs for healthcare professionals to restore their sense of meaning and purpose in their work

Customized Training Programs

The faculty at The George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health are uniquely qualified to design and teach training programs to meet your organization's professional training and development needs. Training program topics include (but are not limited to):

For Hospices:

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Hospice Care: A Program for Interdisciplinary Team Members

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Hospice Care: A Program for Volunteers

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Hospice Care: A Program for Non-Clinical Staff

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Hospice Care: A Program for Leadership Staff

For Hospitals:

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Hospital-based Care: A Program for Healthcare Professionals

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Hospital-based Care: A Program for Volunteers

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Hospital-based Care: A Program for Non-Clinical Staff

Discipline-Specific Trainings:

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Nursing: A Program for ARNP's, RN's, LPN's, and HHA/CNA's

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Medicine: A Program for Physicians

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Spiritual Care: A Program for Chaplains

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Psychosocial Care: A Program for Social Workers, Counselors, and Therapists

Retreats

The George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health can design and facilitate a retreat to meet your organization's unique needs. Bringing the heart and humanity back to healthcare involves creating safe spaces for healthcare professional to tend to their spirit. GWish retreats are designed and led by an interdisciplinary team for healthcare providers with experience providing care in hospice, hospital, long-term care and outpatient settings. Let us work with you to create a retreat that will invigorate healthcare professionals' spirits, honor diversity, and restore their sense of “calling” to their chosen profession. GWish retreats vary in length from 1-14 days, depending on the needs of your organization.  .