Planetree at UNC works closely with the Department of Pastoral Care on developing initiatives that provide spiritual support to patients, families, and staff. Pastoral Care staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to offer prayer, counsel, or their presence in a time of need. Services are held Sunday mornings in the Chapel, and spiritual programming is available through the hospital TV system.

For more information, visit http://www.unchpastoralcare.org/

The Labyrinth is an ancient tool for healing meditation. It is available for walking in the NC Hospital, 1st Floor, on the second and fourth Thursdays for 24 hours, from 12 noon until noon on Friday, and is also used for special events. There are also hand labyrinths for patient use.

Crystal Singing bowls are tuned to specific pitches to resonate with energy centers in the body, sometimes known as chakras. The tones of the bowls being played can create feelings of relaxation and also be used in prayer and meditation.

Interfaith Services
We explore spirituality through music, dance, ceremony, and prayer, and be experiencing the traditions of other faiths and cultures.

 

Bereavement Support Services

Bereavement Support Services include:

  • Grief support groups for loved ones and staff
  • "Bridges to Healing" lecture series on illness, death, dying, and healing arts - second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 in the Chapel
  • Compassion Cart - light snacks, beverages, and resources brought to families of patients who are at end of life
  • Grief Awareness Week observance