Caring for Ourselves
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.
Currently open for booking training
Wednesdays 22 January and 5 February 2025, 10am-12pm
Future training date (not yet available for booking)
TBC
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.