Pastoral Psychology Course
This course offers a concise, practical introduction to pastoral psychology, equipping participants with essential skills to support individuals facing depression, spiritual challenges, and emotional issues through empathetic, faith-informed counselling techniques.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
The Pastoral Psychology Course provides a short, hands-on introduction to supporting people dealing with depression, spiritual challenges, and emotional difficulties. You'll learn to listen carefully, pose gentle questions, steer clear of spiritual bypassing, and tailor help to various beliefs. Pick up practical methods for quick care strategies, handling suicide risks, maintaining ethical limits, making referrals, and practising ongoing self-care to minister with assurance and understanding.
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Develop skills
- Faith-guided assessment: gently probe into beliefs, guilt, and spiritual distress.
- Basics of pastoral counselling: apply short care plans, coping strategies, and faith-based practices.
- Response to suicide and risks: identify warning signs and adhere to a straightforward pastoral safety process.
- Care with cultural sensitivity: avoid spiritual bypassing and honour diverse faith backgrounds.
- Self-care for clergy: ward off burnout through boundaries, oversight, and spiritual routines.
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