Introductory CPE (40 hours)

This course  is  available in various modes in both in person and online or hybrid, check Centres for details. 

Students will  be introduced to what is Clinical Pastoral Education and its contribution to formation and professional development of pastoral/spiritual carers. The foundation of this course is theological and spiritual reflection.

This course will provide an opportunity  for participants to become more aware of their listening and responding skills, to understand the power of empathy,  to gain a better understanding of the spiritual needs of those in their care, and to provide students with an opportunity to explore and examine a pastoral encounter report (verbatim) of a visit to a person.

It introduces the action/reflection model and covers topics such as listening and responding skills, empathy, grief and loss, self-awareness, introduction to theological/spiritual reflection, introduction to pastoral care boundaries including common health care  protocols, cultural differences, and action-reflection learning and practice skills.