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CSHRS was founded in 2003 at Indiana State University by Dr. Thomas Johnson and Dr. Jean Kristeller with the support of the Metanexus Institute. 2006 – Identified as a Center of Regional Distinction by ISU. Laying the Foundations.
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CSHRS was founded in 2003 at Indiana State University by Dr. Thomas Johnson and Dr. Jean Kristeller with the support of the Metanexus Institute. • 2006 – Identified as a Center of Regional Distinction by ISU Laying the Foundations
The Center for the Study of Health, Religion, and Spirituality (CSHRS) established as a collaborative partnership of academics, researchers, and practitioners to promote dialogue, scholarship, and service regarding the interrelationships between the domains of health, religion, and spirituality. Mission
To examine these relationships within a framework that encourages and values the contributions of interdisciplinary commentary and scholarship • To engage in cutting edge research that generates external funding and further research • To translate acquired knowledge into innovative programs and services to the wider community (i.e., interfaith dialogue, pastoral counseling, support services for loss/trauma, etc.) The purpose of the Center is threefold:
Mindfulness Meditation Research Program • Spirituality & Addiction Research Program • Integrating Spirituality into Health Care Interventions • Forgiveness, Altruism, & Aggression Research Program • Addictions and Spirituality • End of Life Issues • Facing Loss • Meditation and Spirituality • Healing Rhythms: Conference and Workshop on Music and Meditation • Healing Rhythms II: The Second International Tai Chi/ Qigong for Health Conference Conferences Funded Initiatives Our History…
ISU Interfaith Fellowship • Miracle on 7th St. • World AIDS Day • Religion Panel- Social Justice Committee • 7th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference • Chicago-based playwright and actress RohinaMalik and human rights activist Stephen Wessler Present
“Dealing with grief during a season of celebration” December 23, 2012 Dr. Christine Kennedy in The Tribune Star • Kristeller, J. L. and Rapgay, L. (2013). Buddhism: A Blend of Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology. In Kenneth Pargament. APA Handbook of Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association Press. Vol. 1. • Johnson, T. (2013). Addiction and the Search for the Sacred: Religion, Spirituality, and the Origins and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders. In Kenneth Pargament. APA Handbook of Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association Press. Vol. 2. Recent Accomplishments
The Institute for Community Sustainability-Brown Bag Series • Center for Health, Wellness, and Life-Enrichment • Interprofessional Collaborative Practice • Care for the Caregiver • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workshop • Wellness Symposium (with Union Hospital, and ISU Wellness, and Applied Health Sciences) UP Collaborative Programs
Campus Ministries- Brown Bag Series • College of Education- Ethics course Fall 2013 Dr. Mary Howard-Hamilton, Dr. Kandace Hinton, and Dr. Christine Kennedy • Using the narrative of Black women writers • The Community Semester- The Cognitive, Spiritual, and Neural Effects of Aging: Challenges and Opportunities • Contemplative Garden • Meditation Group ISU/ Community Collaborative Programs
“ ISU/ Community Collaborative Programs
Islamic Center of Terre Haute • Saudi Student Association • Hebrew Congregation of Terre Haute • Maple Center for Integrative Health • Union Hospital • Rotary of Terre Haute • Sisters of Providence • Johns Hopkins School of Nursing • Loyola University Maryland • Minority Health Coalition of Vigo County • ISU Yoga and Meditation Club • Thubten Norbu Ling Buddhist Center of Santa Fe • Hospice of the Wabash Valley CSHRS Partners