The Cure of Souls Requires Pastoral Art and Skill

Certified Pastoral Psychotherapy professionally integrates religion, spirituality and psychotherapy. It is a unique discipline in mental healthcare. This approach is taught by professionals with in-depth theological education and extensive education and training in clinical psychology. To practice pastoral psychotherapy, ministers were certified in the now former American Association of Pastoral Counselors Achieving that Certification in AAPC was a rigorous undertaking for its candidates. Certified Members have also maintained professional licensure for clinical practice as determined by state requirements.

The American Association of Pastoral Counselors was organized in 1963 to establish its structure and standards. AAPC’s legacy remains as the global example of academically prepared ministers in the Pastoral Care and Counseling discipline. Serving in Church and Society, AAPC was recognized for its ‘forward- thinking’ excellence in the practice of emotional healthcare.

During these times, competent care and counseling within congregations and communities is intensely complex. There has been a tremendous increase in societal distress. So many hopelessly struggle with traumatic stress, depression, fear and anxiety, Marriage and family conflicts along with substance abuse has increased. Ministers committed to the ‘hope of their calling’ feel overwhelmed as they face enormous difficulties.

The Pastoral Care Specialist (PCS) Webinar prepares its participants to confidently face the critical issues in this present age. Therefore, the PCS study includes the history and structure of pastoral care and ethics, grief, trauma and loss, personal and professional transformation, clinical diagnosis, marriage and family interventions, gender psychology, the presence and resolution of evil in clinical practice and more. Case studies and/or verbatims and final paper is part of the training as well. The theology, spirituality and behavioral sciences integration is well-grounded and foundational. A well- deserved certificate is awarded to participants at the completion of the Pastoral Care Specialist course.

Study in comfort as from your home or office using the Adobe Connect platform. Register now for Spring or Fall. Download a PCS application here.

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