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Upcoming Training Events

Upcoming Training Events

For continuing 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

Showing 1 to 7 of 7 events

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.

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.

Developing quality relationships in churches and communities

This 2-hour online workshop aims to enable all members of church to explore the development of quality relationships from a Christian perspective, considering the call to follow Jesus, the command to love one another and participate in God’s mission of reconciliation.

Building Blocks in Pastoral Care: Pastoral Training Course Pt2

Building Blocks in Pastoral Care is a 6-session online course for experienced pastoral carers that supports further development of knowledge, skills and practice.

Setting up and running a pastoral team

This training session is aimed at potential and current pastoral team leaders and church leaders seeking practical information to assist them in setting up and running a pastoral team within a church context.

Foundations in Pastoral Care: Pastoral Training Course Part 1

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 session is to equip and enable pastoral carers and ministers to accompany those within our churches and communities who are at the end of their life.