Ritual and Creativity Surrounding Spiritual Care Practices

A Model for Holistic Approaches in End-of-Life Care and Grief Counselling?

Authors

  • Isabelle Kostecki University of Montreal / University of Fribourg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/bsor.28965

Keywords:

rituals, End-of-Life Care, Anthropology of Religion, Spiritual care

Abstract

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Published

2025-04-11

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How to Cite

Kostecki, I. (2025). Ritual and Creativity Surrounding Spiritual Care Practices: A Model for Holistic Approaches in End-of-Life Care and Grief Counselling?. Bulletin for the Study of Religion, 53(3–4), 10-15. https://doi.org/10.1558/bsor.28965