Responding In Faith To Devastating Diagnosis

Ann Gustafson, RN, BSN will present with these Learning Objectives:

• Describe the emotional and spiritual impact a serious diagnosis can have on patients and their families.
• Recognize the emotional and spiritual responses that can emerge when individuals and families face a life-changing diagnosis or unexpected life circumstance.
• Explore how faith and biblical principles can provide hope, strength, peace, and direction while navigating fear, uncertainty, and circumstances beyond our control.
• Identify practical ways to cultivate faith, hope, resilience, and self-advocacy while making difficult decisions and moving through seasons of uncertainty.
• Examine the impact of compassionate, authentic communication on an individual’s ability to feel supported, empowered, and hopeful during a health crisis or other significant life challenge.
• Reflect on how personal trials can become opportunities for meaning, growth, deeper connection, and compassionate service to others.