معرفی
Rebecca Shumake serves as Part-time Faculty at Baylor University with specialized expertise in palliative and end-of-life care within social work practice. Her professional profile integrates clinical social work with spiritual care frameworks developed through interdisciplinary training.
Education
- MSW, Baylor University
- BA in Religious Education, Louisiana College
- Zelda Foster Palliative and End of Life Fellowship, New York University
Professional Focus
Her clinical work centers on psychosocial and spiritual support for terminally ill patients and bereaved families, bridging social work methodologies with religious education perspectives. She addresses complex grief dynamics and ethical decision-making in healthcare settings through a culturally responsive lens.
Professional Recognition
- Zelda Foster Palliative and End of Life Fellowship (prestigious national fellowship for advanced clinical training)
Credentials
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with active clinical practice authorization. Her dual foundation in religious education and clinical social work enables unique interventions at the intersection of spiritual care and end-of-life psychosocial support.
