Psychospiritual Care & Therapy Practicum (SPE Advanced 1)

Psycho-Spiritual Care and Therapy Practicum - also known as Supervised Pastoral Education - provides students with opportunities to develop the arts and skills required for providing competent psycho-spiritual care and therapy. The course explores both theoretical and applied aspects CPE/PCE. It is located at the intersection of the theology of caring, grief and loss, and social sciences. The unit emphasizes multidimensional assessments and the different application of spiritual, therapeutic, supportive, educational, and strategies for individuals. Gender, professional identity and "professional ethics, and formal spirltual care and counselling in Canada are also examined. The course will highlight significant aspects of the theologies/spirituality of psycho-spiritual care and therapy and provide students with opportunities to develop strategies to improve their skills as psycho-spiritual therapists and further their own professional development.