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Upcoming events

Upcoming Events

For continued professional development

We organise professional events related to different aspects of counselling and pastoral care. Most of our events are online which are easy to access, and are open to members and non-members.

They include:

  • counselling CPD events that focus on specific themes
  • pastoral care courses and workshops
  • free members forums (members only)
  • conferences

For CPD events run by our members or other external organisations, please visit here.

OR

To explore counselling and related qualifying training and post-qualifying courses run by our organisational members, please visit here.

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Guidelines for Good Practice in Pastoral Care

Workshop aim: To enable individuals, churches and Christian organisations involved in the ministry of pastoral care, to develop their understanding and application of good practice, so that it can be offered safely, effectively and with integrity.

Caring for Ourselves

Caring for Ourselves is a 2-session short course, each of 2-hour duration. The course aims to consider the nature of our pastoral care role, recognise that whilst a privilege it can be challenging at times, and look at possible ways that we can care for ourselves to enable longevity in our role of caring for others.

Setting up and running a pastoral team

The purpose of this training is to help churches to set up and run a safe and effective pastoral care team. It is suitable for church members and leaders seeking practical information to assist them in setting up and running a pastoral team within a church context.

Foundations in Pastoral Care

A 6-week online course that supports the development of firm foundations for the practical provision of pastoral care with others.

Pastoral accompaniment at the end of life

Aim of training: The purpose of this training is to equip and enable pastoral carers to accompany those within our churches and communities who are at the end of their life.