Supervised Pastoral Education at SJHH
What is Supervised Pastoral Education?
Supervised Pastoral Education (SPE) includes CPE (Clinical Pastoral
Education) and PCE (Pastoral Counseling Education) Both are adult
education, action/reflection models accredited by the Canadian
Association for Spiritual Care (C.A.S.C.). CASC is committed to the
professional education, certification, and support of those endorsed by
their faith communities in the ministry of spiritual care, counseling, and
education. A unit of CPE consists of a minimum of 400 hours of training
divided equally between clinical care and small group seminar education.
After a minimum of two basic units of CPE, a student may meet a
committee to move to advanced standing based on a discernment process
of readiness together with the SPE supervisor. A unit of PCE consists of
120 hours of clinical work and 280 hours of small group seminar
education. The residency program at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
(SJHH) offers a combination of three CPE units and one PCE
unit. Students have the opportunity to gain experience within the
environment of the Charlton Campus, the West 5th Campus, and in
outpatient clinics.
The Content of Supervision
1. Group Supervision
Each participant will present his/her peers and
supervisor written reports of pastoral/spiritual care experiences for
discussion, analysis and theological/spiritual reflection.
2. Interpersonal Relationships Group
This group experience focuses on
the process of group dynamics and developing greater awareness of one’s
own interpersonal style of relating.
3. Theological/Spiritual Reflection
This is a reflection process to
examine one’s theological and spiritual values and beliefs as they meet
concrete life experiences and the provision of spiritual care to others.
4. Spiritual Reflection Service
An opportunity is provided for each member
of the learning community to lead his/her peers in exercises of spiritual
reflection and to receive feedback in this regard.
5. Didactic Sessions
Theory sessions related to various aspects of
providing spiritual care to others will be led by resource persons from
within the healthcare setting as well as from the broader community.
6. Individual Supervision
Each individual will meet with the Supervisor of
the unit for more personal reflection on the participant’s learning
experience
Who may apply for Supervised Pastoral Education (SPE)?
SPE is available to:
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Ordained clergy
Theological students
Persons in a religious vocation
Lay persons committed to personal and professional growth
All programs are interfaith/spiritual and open to those who have a
commitment to personal and professional growth. The ability to articulate
one’s educational and vocational goals and to effectively use individual
and group supervision is also crucial. Applicants are selected via a process
that includes letters of reference and an interview.
What SPE programs are currently offered within St. Joseph’s Health
System?
• May 6, 2013 – August 2, 2013 – An Intensive CPE unit will be offered at
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Roy Dahl, a Teaching Supervisor
with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC), will be
supervising the unit. Applications will be accepted until March 29,
2013, or until a maximum of six students have been accepted into
the program. A minimum of four students is required for the program
to be offered.
• September 2013 – April 2014 – An Extended CPE unit will be offered at
St. Mary’s General Hospital in Kitchener. Mike Chow, a Teaching
Supervisor with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC),
will be supervising the unit. Applications will be accepted until June
30, 2013, or until a maximum of 6 students have been accepted into
the program. A minimum of four students is required for the program
to be offered.
• September 2, 2013 – September 1, 2014 – A twelve-month Residency
program is being offered at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. The
Teaching Supervisors are Roy Dahl and Gary Payne for the CPE
component of the program, and Tom O’Connor for the PCE
component. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2013, or
until a maximum of 6 residents have been accepted into the
program. If wishing to apply after this date, please call to inquire as
to the status of the program. A minimum of four residents is required
for the program to be offered.
• NOTE: The Residency is primarily for those interested in pursuing
Specialist Certification in the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care
(CASC) or in functioning at an advanced level in spiritual care
ministry. One basic unit of CPE, the completion of at least one year
of a theological degree program, and the endorsement of a faith
group are prerequisites.
What is the tuition for the various programs offered at St. Joseph’s
Healthcare Hamilton?
• Intensive Unit – $1300.00
• Extended Units – $1300.00
• Residency – $3000.00. A stipend of approximately $22,000 is provided.
How do I apply for an SPE Program offered at St. Joseph’s
Healthcare Hamilton?
An application form may be accessed by clicking on Supervised Pastoral
Application form link on our website.
Please send the completed application by email to one of the Teaching
Supervisors listed below. Please note: a non-refundable $100.00
application fee will be credited toward an applicant’s tuition if accepted into
any of the SPE units offered.
Our Hospitals
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is a teaching hospital consisting of four
campuses and over 800 beds, affiliated with the faculty of Health Sciences
at McMaster University and Mohawk College. It includes the acute care
hospital at the Charlton Campus (50 Charlton Ave. E.), the King Campus
(2757 King St. E.), the West 5th Campus (100 West 5th St.), and St.
Joseph’s Lifecare Centre in Brantford.
St. Mary’s General Hospital in
Kitchener is a 191 bed community hospital. It is an adult acute care facility
with a specialized focus as a designated Regional Cardiac Centre.
Your
interest in our hospitals and the SPE program is appreciated.
For more information please contact:
Roy G. Dahl, M.Div. - Specialist
/ Teaching Supervisor Gary Payne, M.Div. – Specialist / Teaching
Supervisor Telephone: 905-522-1155, ext. 35118 (Roy); ext. 32857
(Gary)
rdahl@stjoes.ca / gpayne@stjoes.ca