DMI 707 Practicum IV: Pastoral Role and Identity
This course will provide an overview of some of the basic elements of pastoral counseling, emphasis on understanding the importance of social and cultural factors in the life of the individual, family and community. The issues covered will include: Assessment and referral as a function of pastoral care; Transference and counter-transference in the congregational setting; Boundary issues as they relate to power, authority and professional responsibilities; Spiritual and religious practices: a resource for resilience or a cause for concern?; Pastoral crisis intervention skills with diverse communities.