PC 679 - Pastoral Helping Relationship

(3.00 cr.)

Restricted to M.A. students. Designed to enhance the students' self-understanding of the methods and motivations used by caregivers in helping relationships. Introduces M.A. students to basic counseling skills necessary for pastoral care situations. Such interviewing skills as attending, listening, reflecting feelings, and restating ideas are taught. Students are also introduced to the theological underpinnings of the helping relationship. Distinctions between counseling, caregiving, and spiritual direction are examined.