Caring for Ourselves

Pastoral care training

Caring for Ourselves

This two-session course is designed to equip pastoral carers to support their own holistic wellbeing. Supporting wellbeing is essential for pastoral carers as it protects carers from overload, compassion fatigue and burnout. As such, it also supports the ministry of pastoral care to be safe and sustainable for both the pastoral carer and those being cared for.

Who is encouraged to join?

This course is aimed at pastoral carers and pastoral team leaders in any ministry context.

What key topics are covered?

  • Discussion and definition of wellbeing
  • Good practice in pastoral care
  • Jesus’ practice
  • Challenges of self-care
  • Biblical models of self-care
  • Reflective practice models

How is the course delivered?

The course is delivered online via Zoom. The sessions involve teaching, PowerPoint presentation, discussion in breakout rooms and time for individual self-reflection. A workbook is provided for individual notes.

Future training date

To be confirmed

Contact us

If you have any questions about the course, are interested in the future dates or would like to explore the option of arranging an exclusive delivery of the course, please get in touch.