Article: Not the whole story - considering children's spirituality and advance care planning

This article explores how developments in advance care planning and related documents are addressing issues of children's spirituality, an area which is often elusive and rarely explored in practice.  The authors aim to clarify their understanding of children's spirituality with a variety of examples and suggestions for hearing the voice of the child amid the needs of parents and professionals.

Clayton, M. & Aldridge, J. 2019.  Not the whole story - considering children's spirituality and advance care planning.  Archives of Diseases in Childhood: Education & Practice.  104 ;170-172.

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Article: The power of two simple questions - enhancing person centred care

The authors of this article devised this simple spiritual care model for the acute settings explain how it works and enhances person-centred practice.  It consists of two simple questions: what is most important to you now? and how can we help?  They provide examples of how they're used throughout a busy care shift.

Ross, L. & McSherry W. 2018. The power of two simple questions.  Nursing Standard, 33 (9) p 79 - 80.

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[Book Chapter] "A hidden wholeness" Spiritual care in a children's hospice

This chapter explores chaplaincy and spiritual care in children's hospices and paediatric palliative care, by investigating the connected themes of wholeness holiness and healing.

Clayton, M. 2015.  Chapter 16: A hidden wholeness" Spiritual care in a children's hospice. In: Pye, J., Sedgwick, P. & Todd, A.   Critical care: delivering spiritual care in healthcare contexts.  Jessica Kingsley.

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[New Book] Multicare faith for sick and dying children

Drawing on extensive, evidence-based research and practice, this practical resource addresses the multi-faith needs of sick and dying children and young people in hospitals and the wider community. Covering Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism, it provides the key information needed to help multi-disciplinary healthcare staff offer the best, culturally-appropriate care to sick children and their families.

Nash, P., Parkes, M., Hussain, Z. (2015), Multifaith care for sick and dying children and their families, Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

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[Article] Spirituality in nursing practice

Article from the Nursing Standard CPD section, it takes a look at what is meant by spirituality and spiritually competent practice. It examines attitudes to spirituality and offers practical guidance to nurses and healthcare assistants to incorporate spirituality into their practice.

Rogers, M. & Wattis J. 2015. Spirituality in nursing practice.  Nursing Standard, 29 (39) p 51-56.

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[Booklet] Support for muslim families who have been told their child is no longer curable

This booklet has been especially compiled using quotes from the Quran and Hadith to help Muslim parents make sense of what is happening to them from an islamic perspective

Hussain, Z. 2013. Support for muslim families who have been told their child is no longer curable.  Red Balloon Resources.

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[Booklet] We will meet again in Jannah: an activity book

32 page activity book for bereaved muslim siblings. The book helps children make sense of their experience following the death of a sibling and offers a way of honouring their memory and celebrating their lives.

Hussain, Z. 2013.  We will meet again in Jannah: what a great day that will be!  Red Balloon Resources.

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[Booklet] Caring for the muslim child and their family in hospital

Written for healthcare staff, this 32 page booklet provides an introduction to islam, religious and spiritual needs, understanding illness and healthcare, end of life care, and bereavement care for the muslim child and their family.

Hussain, Z. 2013.  Caring for the muslim child and their family in hospital.  Red Balloon Resources.

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