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Meagan McLeod

Pikesville

Summary

Seasoned Chaplain with a proven track record, adept in spiritual counseling and crisis intervention. Excelled in providing empathetic support and effective grief management, enhancing patient and family well-being. Skilled in interfaith ministry and public speaking, consistently fostering holistic care and spiritual growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Chaplain

Heartland Hospice
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
  • Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Developed relationships with patients and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Offered Bereavement groups to Skilled Nursing Home Facilities after loss of patients to staff and other patients

PRN Chaplain

John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
  • Provided compassionate pastoral care in emergency departments, addressing the spiritual needs of patients experiencing acute distress or trauma.
  • Delivered comforting presence during end-of-life situations, offering prayers and rituals to honor the patient''s beliefs and values.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
  • Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Guided individuals through end-of-life decision making, offering comfort and clarity during difficult times.
  • Enhanced patient morale with regular bedside visits and compassionate counseling.
  • Tailored spiritual support to individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity and respect for all beliefs.

Spiritual Director/Chaplain

Friends Psychiatric Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2023
  • Organized and led retreats, creating a nurturing environment for deep reflection and personal growth.
  • Remained current on relevant research, trends, and advancements in the field of spiritual direction, ensuring delivery of informed and effective guidance.
  • Collaborated with a team of fellow Spiritual Directors to design comprehensive programs addressing diverse needs of the community.
  • Conducted seminars on stress management using spiritually-centered approaches for more balanced lifestyles.
  • Educated clients on the intersection of spirituality and mental health, promoting holistic wellness practices for overall wellbeing.
  • Facilitated group discussions on sacred texts, encouraging deeper understanding of diverse religious perspectives.
  • Utilized various techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, and breathwork for enhanced self-awareness among clients.
  • Enhanced spiritual growth by conducting one-on-one sessions and group workshops on various spiritual topics.
  • Implemented outreach initiatives to raise awareness about available spiritual direction services within the broader community.
  • Assisted clients in identifying core values and beliefs in order to align daily actions with personal spirituality.
  • Offered support to clients experiencing grief or loss, fostering emotional healing through compassionate listening and empathetic guidance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to provide tailored support during their spiritual journeys.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
  • Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.

Education

Masters Of Divinity - Theology

Lutheran Theological Seminary
Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor Of Science - Speech Communication

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Grief support
  • Spiritual care
  • Records management
  • Ministry development
  • Addiction support
  • Empathy development
  • Bible studies
  • Funeral officiating
  • Anger management
  • Pastoral care
  • Effective communication
  • Mental health awareness
  • Prayer leadership
  • Spiritual guidance
  • Stress management assistance
  • Interfaith ministry
  • Spiritual counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Public speaking
  • Counseling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Critical thinking
  • Reliability
  • Self motivation
  • Group facilitation
  • Crisis counseling

Timeline

Chaplain

Heartland Hospice
08.2023 - Current

PRN Chaplain

John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
02.2023 - Current

Spiritual Director/Chaplain

Friends Psychiatric Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2023

Masters Of Divinity - Theology

Lutheran Theological Seminary

Bachelor Of Science - Speech Communication

Temple University

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