The College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy is a theologically based covenant community, dedicated to "recovery of the soul" and promoting competency in the clinical pastoral field.
« Esteban Montilla Co-Authors Book, Pastoral Care & Counseling with Latino/as | Main | Chaplaincy:The New Profession? By Robert Mitchell »
Durham, England
July 4, 2006
Dear Colleagues,
I'm writing to you from Durham, England where I am representing CPSP at the annual meeting of the College of Health Care Chaplains [CHCC].
It is an impressive meeting. Rev.Robert Mitchell, Chaplain at the Royal Free Hospital, gave the first presentation last night where he beautifully captured the work of the chaplain as an artist relying on the intuitive and creative in contrast to those who seek to provide solutions and measurable outcomes as proof of their effectiveness and competence.
I've met and talked with many of the CHCC members who have gathered for this three day study course. One thing that becomes clear is how dedicated and spirited this community is in its efforts to establish their unique place as health care providers. Chris Swift, CHCC President, provides wise and steady leadership for the CHCC and its members as they travel on the cutting edge of health care chaplaincy in this country negotiating the tricky waters of the National Health System.
In many ways the CHCC reminds me of the spirit of CPSP in its willingness to be creative and to do a new thing with courage and audacity. The CHCC and the CPSP are kindred spirits.
I encourage you to go to the CHCC website where you will find photos, MP3 audio files and text from the conference that will be posted almost as soon as each presentation has ended. These new postings will continue until the conference ends on Thursday, July 6.
Go to: http://www.healthcarechaplains.org
Perry Miller, Editor
Posted by Perry Miller, Editor at July 4, 2006 4:18 PM
