Pastoral Care Resources

Substance Abuse and Addiction Materials:

• How to approach a substance abusing or addicted congregant
• How to recognize an individual who is impacted by alcohol and other drugs
• How to support families being impacted by abuse and addiction and make your congregation a safe place for these congregants

PODCASTS

Extemporaneous Prayer – Not Conventional for Most Jews
By Rabbi Gary J. Lavit – Board Certified Chaplain
PDF Here

The Difference Between Chaplain, Social Worker and Rabbi
By Rabbi Gary J. Lavit – Board Certified Chaplain
PDF Here

A Loss Worthy of Grief: Jewish Approaches to Bringing Comfort after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Neonatal Death http://www.ncjh.org/pregnancy.html