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This Spiritual Care Specialist (SCS) Training, running January 3 to March 7, 2026, provides a rare opportunity for pastors, faith leaders, healthcare workers, and caregivers to grow their skills in addressing complex issues that often arise in caregiving.

This 48-hour program equips participants with behavioral health insights to help address addiction, grief, trauma, domestic violence, and mental illness, integrating these with spiritual care practices. It is an ideal resource for both professional and volunteer caregivers who want to serve ethically and confidently.

Topics include:

Ethics of Pastoral Care & Counseling Listening in the Service of Healing Marriage and Family Systems Spiritual Assessment & Diagnosis Grief, Loss, and Resilience Trauma-Informed Spiritual Care

Trauma-Informed Spiritual Care Harmful Spirituality and Spiritual Struggles Mental Health in Faith Communities Substance Abuse and Addiction Domestic Violence and Abuse Images of Pastoral Care

Trainer Marion Williams brings not only expertise in counseling and theology but also creative methods for learning. Her course incorporates expressive arts —accessible drawing and meditation techniques that allow participants to explore spiritual care in fresh and engaging ways.

This course is delivered online and registration is now open. Tuition is $600. To complete your registration, contact Marion Williams to receive the required code.

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