Shawn Dwayne Blankenship

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

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What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I am trained on all ministery matters from How to Perform Baptism to Alternative Religious Ceremonies, Performing a Funeral Tribute or Eulogy, Marriage Counseling, How to Deliver a Sermon, How to Fill Out a Marriage License, Wedding Training, to How to deal with or abolish Demons, occolt, and witchcraft. Adult, Child, infant CPR and AED / Standard First Aid, Food and health inspector!

Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.

My services as a Chaplain! |

Anticipated Death

Anticipated Death: Spiritual care provided prior to death, which may include guidance with decisions to withdraw treatment, facilitation of anticipatory grief, and prayers of support for loved ones.

$20.41 x 4.0 = $ 81.64

Death

Spiritual care provided at the time of death. It may include religious rituals, prayers of commendation, facilitation of grief, assistance with the Deceased Patient Protocol, and/or arrangements for loved ones to leave the hospital.

$20.41 x 5.0 = $102.05

Pastoral Contact

An initial patient contact to establish a pastoral relationship, make a religious or spiritual needs assessment, and/or share information about the availability of chaplain services. Also, a short follow-up visit without any other service event.

$20.41 x 1.0 = $ 20.41

Spiritual Care

A dynamic process wherein the chaplain assists a patient/client as a co-journer to find meaning in the experience of illness. Themes explored include, but are not limited to: life story; relevance of faith and belief in God; meaning of suffering; the effect of anger, resentment, despair, anxiety, shame, guilt, sin, forgiveness, and reconciliation on health/illness/well being; modalities of healing; means of coping; sources of support; fear of death; life review; and hopes for the future.

$20.41 x 3.0 = $ 61.23

Wedding Ceromonies Base fee $250.00 x 1.0 = $250.00 Rehursals $150.00 x 1.0 = $150.00

I also ask to be paid for each mile I will drive. $0.75 a mile.

How did you get started in this business?

I've honestly felt a calling to work in a religious field all my life, however, the main stream Churches and Temples just were not right for my taste. I wanted to find something with Authority, without the higher-up's telling me I couldn't dress up as Batman to perform a wedding. (Who doesn't want to be Batman)?

What types of customers have you worked with?

I have been honored to work with many different people, in beliefs and ceremonies. I've worked with the LGBTQIA, And many people of many faiths and styles. I am open to all believes.

Describe a recent event you are fond of:

In regards to my friends, any event I've bared witness too has needless to say, been a fond event for me. A wedding we did in St. Thomas' Catholic Church was Awesome! I missed out on the Haunting, in their grave yard, but I am sure I'll have the chance to do something like that again!

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?

I would just say this. Anyone can get a licenses to Officiate your wedding. Just as anyone could find some salt, bless it, find some water, bless it, mix them together, rebless it, and go chaise your demons. Anyone could do that. Yes. But, I would find someone who has delt with weddings, delt with Demons, delt with sickness, delt with life, before I would hire them. Anyone can teach, but a real teacher is the one who learns.

What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?

Privacy - Your clients should be offered a space with a high degree of privacy in which to discuss their concerns. A white noise machine can help you create a sound barrier inside a building or home where other activity is taking place. Time - Sessions should begin and end on time and, as much as possible, be uninterrupted. Set aside 30 - 60 minutes for dedicated discussion. Discretion - Some people are quite sensitive over the prospect of seeking therapy, especially for relationship concerns. Your clients should be able to trust that you will be professionally discrete about the assistance you provide. Professionalism - This counseling should be conducted with as much professionalism as possible. The concerns your clients bring are very intimate; they are trusting you with very personal details about their life together. This should be treated with a great deal of care. Also, recognize when you are unable to help. There may be a point at which you refer your clients to another provider or to relevant legal or community entities. You should also look into what legal limits and obligations affect this particular work. Though a minister's license may be the minimum required for clerical counseling, you should familiarize yourself with the legal and professional guidelines of your state. This will help keep you and your practice on the right side of the law.

I am Shawn Dwayne Blankenship, and I am honored to be your Reverend Doctor!