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Ministry
Articles | Ministry Committee | Continuing Education | Endorsements Clinical Pastoral Education The Intensive Journal method can serve a valuable role in achieving the objectives set forth by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education in your clinical pastoral education program. Use a Leading Methodology For Writing and Self-Reflection • Apply an integrated system that deepens the reflection process in a sustained contemplative atmosphere for awareness and perspectives.• Utilizing sound theoretical principles of psychology, the Progoff methodology provides proven techniques to use in your institution. Foster Self-Awareness in the Workplace • Use specialized exercises that are designed to make tangible and accessible details of issues for further assessment and review. • Learn ways to approach issues from different perspectives to be more effective working in an interdisciplinary team environment. • Become more attentive and observant of situations as you work through details of issues over time. • Access deeper-than-conscious levels, a key way to build intuitive capacities. • Become more expressive through the use of the writing exercises. Develop Ministry and Pastoral Counseling Skills • Use the method to access capacities and develop skills as a minister. The program is recognized as an effective tool for ministry, having a strong emphasis upon spiritual growth. Many program leaders have a background in ministry and related areas.• Access beliefs using a neutral process without dogma, well-suited for working in an interfaith setting. • Learn an important complement to counseling, providing approaches that are especially helpful for people in crisis. • Gain awareness about how attitudes, values, assumptions, strengths and weaknesses affect pastoral care ministry.
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