PCC 100: Introduction to Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy
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Pastoral care is a broad and comprehensive subject, but there are several practical principles that can make your pastoral care more effective. PCC 100: Introduction to Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy will focus on introducing the ministry of pastoral care, discuss effective listening and responding skills needed, address pastoral identity, self-care, identity, accountability, and boundaries and how to handle confidential issues and ethics in pastoral care.
Learning Objectives
Participants will…
- Identify different listening skills and how each skill serves to enhance their pastoral care
- Learn how to practice good self-care and avoid burnout, accountability and how to find an accountability partner and how to set boundaries in the pastoral care environment
- Identify different types of confidential information and determine what falls under mandatory reporting
Course Lectures
PCC 101: Introducing the Ministry of Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy
Scott D. Speight, M.Div., M.MFT, BCC
Effective pastoral care is centered around the concept of humility. Chaplains must be willing to humble themselves and point individuals to the ultimate Shepherd. In this lecture, you will learn the five primary principles of pastoral care and fundamental skills that will lead to effective pastoral ministry. When these principles are effectively integrated into pastoral ministry, individuals feel heard and cared for and ultimately points to Christ.
PCC 102: Effective Listening and Responding Skills
Scott D. Speight, M.Div., M.MFT, BCC
Effective listening and responding skills comprise almost the entire bulk of pastoral care and counseling. When a chaplain can listen effectively and respond accordingly, this encourages more profound vulnerability and healing in a patient. In this lecture, you will learn how effective listening says to an individual, “what you have to say is important”; how listening is a tangible way to prioritize the needs of the patient and ensure due focus is given to them, and how responding in gentleness enhances the conversation and leads to a moment of pastoral care.
PCC 103: Pastoral Identity, Self-Care, Identity, Accountability and Boundaries
Scott D. Speight, M.Div., M.MFT, BCC
Self-care, accountability, and boundaries are an essential part of the life and ministry of a chaplain. Chaplains are always giving their time, energy, and compassion to others in need. In this lecture, you will learn self-care strategies, the importance of accountability, and setting boundaries.
PCC 104: Handling Confidential Issues and Ethics in Pastoral Care
Scott D. Speight, M.Div., M.MFT, BCC
Chaplains and pastors are called to meet people where they are, which means ministering them to even at their worst. In this moment of need, people need to be assured that they are heard, seen, and can confidentially share at that moment. Confidentiality is one of the most critical areas in pastoral care, that if broken, can result in causing a tremendous amount of damage to many. Confidentiality allows the patient or parishioner to be vulnerable without worrying that their thoughts, ideas, hurts, and sins will be disclosed to others.
Continuing Education
3.00 CE Credits available for IBCC Credential holders.
*This course is not approved for NBCC credit and does not meet CE requirements for state licensure for mental health professionals.
