Chaplaincy Resources

Social Development: International Prison Chaplains Association

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A Human Dignity and Faith Perspective on the Eradication of Poverty as one of the main Root Causes of Incarceration in the World.From 5-14 February 2024, delegates from UN Member States, civil society, and other stakeholders will convene at the United Nations headquarters in New York for the 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD62). The International Prison Chaplains Association will conduct a side-event at the 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development. Their side-event is titled, “A Human Dignity and Faith Perspective on the Eradication of Poverty as one of the main Root Causes of Incarceration in the World.”

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Moral Injury Certificate Program

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Moral Injury Certificate Program


This course is designed to increase participants’ knowledge of trauma, moral distress, and moral injury, drawing from research and work in various disciplines. These disciplines include the fields of social work, psychology, spiritual care, mental health counseling, religion, and arts and healing.

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Hindu Approaches to Spiritual Care

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Hindu Approaches to Spiritual CareHindu Approaches to Spiritual Care is a pioneering volume that sheds light on the foundations, practicalities and growing of Hindu spiritual care in diverse environments. today. There is much-needed wisdom here for the wider Hindu community, but also insights for Chaplains and carers in other faiths. This raises opportunities to rethink and renew ways of spiritual care and practice.

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NSW: Launch of Hindu Chaplaincy

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Hindu Council of Australia is proud to inform the community that we have launched Hindu Chaplaincy officially at Prince of Wales Hospital on Vijayadashami.

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How Do Nonreligious Chaplains Offer Spiritual Care?

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How Do Nonreligious Chaplains Offer Spiritual Care?In times of loss, change, or other challenges, chaplains can listen, provide comfort, and discuss spiritual needs. These spiritual caregivers can be found working in hospitals, universities, prisons, and many other secular settings, serving people of all faiths and those with no faith tradition at all. Yet a common assumption is that chaplains themselves must be grounded in a religious tradition. After all, how can you be a religious leader without religion?

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Understanding Spiritual Abuse

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Te Kupenga Catholic Theological CollegeThe University of Otago – Centre for Theology and Public Issues and Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College are co-hosting an online public lecture, “Understanding Spiritual Abuse” by Professor Lisa Oakley on Tuesday, 8 August 2023

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Cultural Competence for Chaplains

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Cultural Competence for Chaplains Cultural competence helps chaplains better understand the beliefs, values, and practices of the people they serve, which can lead to improved communication and better pastoral care.

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Let’s talk about: Technology in spiritual care

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Centre for Ageing and Pastoral Studies (CAPS)Drawing from her extensive experience of using technology in her role as a Spiritual Wellbeing Coordinator, Beaté Steller will share insights from her book, Tech-connect – Staying Meaningfully Connected in Aged Care (2017), where she developed a spiritual care program using technology to connect a resident unable to attend her grandson’s wedding. This webinar is part of a series of continuing education sessions planned for 2023 by the Centre for Ageing and Pastoral Studies (CAPS) in conjunction with the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture.

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Center for Chaplaincy Studies

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Center for Chaplaincy Studies logoThe Center for Chaplaincy Studies provides training and consulting to develop courageous, compassionate, and creative leaders who can effectively serve in trauma-impacted communities. Our partners include academic institutions, congregations, and a broad range of community organizations. A comprehensive list of programs is provided.

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