Details for MIN015 Chaplaincy Support in Practice

This unit builds on the previous learning and knowledge of chaplaincy and pastoral care and provides students with further understanding of responding to clients with issues such as grief and loss; mental health concerns and identify individuals at risk of suicide to ensure immediate and ongoing safety as required.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: MIN015
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Nil

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Recognise the complex wellbeing needs of people accessing chaplaincy services;
2. Select and apply appropriate Chaplaincy interventions and strategies to the presenting issues of grief and loss, mental health concerns, and individuals at risk of suicide;
3. Discuss the importance of accountability measures, professional supervision, and referral protocols in chaplaincy practice;
4. Reflect on the professional wellbeing of the Chaplain.

Subject Content

• Complexity of common issues and interventions presenting for chaplaincy support
• Providing grief and loss support
• Working with people with mental health issues
• Increasing the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
• Local resources and referral protocols
• Establishing collaborative relationships with other care providers
• Personal and professional wellbeing of Chaplains; Professional supervision arrangements

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite)
• eLearning (online)
• Intensive

This subject typically has both online pre-recorded lectures AND mandatory online-live components.

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Presentation (30%)
• Essay (30%)
• Case Study Analysis (40%)

Prescribed Text

No prescribed text – all readings will be provided