TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, AND SEMINARS
Compassionate Presence and Response
Designed with church laity in mind, this 12–20 hour course provides a strong foundation for pastoral care. Participants will gain practical skills and spiritual insight for approaching critical situations that often arise in the life of the church and its members.
Wise Counsel: Equipping Laity for a Helping Ministry
A continuation of Compassionate Presence and Response, this course deepens the skills of lay caregivers. Participants will be equipped to provide ongoing pastoral support, intervention, and encouragement to those in need.
Dealing with Crisis as a Minister
When pastors or clergy experience personal crisis, they are often left to walk alone. This course teaches ministers how to respond to trauma in ways that honor both their pastoral identity and personal well-being. With a focus on self-awareness and resilience, participants learn how to minister faithfully to colleagues—and to themselves—in times of crisis.
The Ministry of Presence
Proper care is often less about what we say and more about how we are with people in their most vulnerable moments. This training helps participants cultivate a healing presence with patients, families, or parishioners in crisis. You will learn what words and actions can unintentionally cause harm, and how to instead foster wholeness through genuine presence.
Active Listening
Effective care begins with listening—attentively, deeply, and holistically. This course teaches participants how to listen with the whole self (mind, body, and spirit), using all senses to discern a person’s needs and respond with wisdom and compassion.
Reflective Conversation and Guidance
In times of both joy and sorrow, reflective dialogue can bring comfort, hope, and healing. This training introduces participants to practices of reflective conversation, including attention to tone, rhythm, and encouragement. Special emphasis is placed on supporting those who grieve through presence and compassionate speech.
Religious Influences on Mourning
Grief is deeply shaped by theology, faith, and culture. This session introduces participants to how different religious and cultural traditions understand death and mourning. Practical guidance is given on how to respect sacred practices—for example, which items should remain with the body, how the body should be oriented, and how to accompany families with sensitivity and care.
Dealing with Grief and Trauma
This course explores the experience of grief following trauma, offering insight into both the mind and heart of those who suffer. Participants will examine what grief is, how it affects us, and how we can engage others (and ourselves) in ways that bring comfort, survival, and hope in the aftermath of loss.
Stress First Aid
Stress First Aid (SFA), or Operational Stress First Aid is a practical, multi-step model for addressing stress reactions and injuries in individuals and groups. This course equips participants to assess needs quickly and respond with timely care, with the goals of preserving life, preventing further harm, and promoting recovery.
Custom Training Options
The courses above are just examples of what we can offer. Scott is available to design custom learning opportunities tailored to the needs of your church, ministry, or organization.
Designed with church laity in mind, this 12–20 hour course provides a strong foundation for pastoral care. Participants will gain practical skills and spiritual insight for approaching critical situations that often arise in the life of the church and its members.
Wise Counsel: Equipping Laity for a Helping Ministry
A continuation of Compassionate Presence and Response, this course deepens the skills of lay caregivers. Participants will be equipped to provide ongoing pastoral support, intervention, and encouragement to those in need.
Dealing with Crisis as a Minister
When pastors or clergy experience personal crisis, they are often left to walk alone. This course teaches ministers how to respond to trauma in ways that honor both their pastoral identity and personal well-being. With a focus on self-awareness and resilience, participants learn how to minister faithfully to colleagues—and to themselves—in times of crisis.
The Ministry of Presence
Proper care is often less about what we say and more about how we are with people in their most vulnerable moments. This training helps participants cultivate a healing presence with patients, families, or parishioners in crisis. You will learn what words and actions can unintentionally cause harm, and how to instead foster wholeness through genuine presence.
Active Listening
Effective care begins with listening—attentively, deeply, and holistically. This course teaches participants how to listen with the whole self (mind, body, and spirit), using all senses to discern a person’s needs and respond with wisdom and compassion.
Reflective Conversation and Guidance
In times of both joy and sorrow, reflective dialogue can bring comfort, hope, and healing. This training introduces participants to practices of reflective conversation, including attention to tone, rhythm, and encouragement. Special emphasis is placed on supporting those who grieve through presence and compassionate speech.
Religious Influences on Mourning
Grief is deeply shaped by theology, faith, and culture. This session introduces participants to how different religious and cultural traditions understand death and mourning. Practical guidance is given on how to respect sacred practices—for example, which items should remain with the body, how the body should be oriented, and how to accompany families with sensitivity and care.
Dealing with Grief and Trauma
This course explores the experience of grief following trauma, offering insight into both the mind and heart of those who suffer. Participants will examine what grief is, how it affects us, and how we can engage others (and ourselves) in ways that bring comfort, survival, and hope in the aftermath of loss.
Stress First Aid
Stress First Aid (SFA), or Operational Stress First Aid is a practical, multi-step model for addressing stress reactions and injuries in individuals and groups. This course equips participants to assess needs quickly and respond with timely care, with the goals of preserving life, preventing further harm, and promoting recovery.
Custom Training Options
The courses above are just examples of what we can offer. Scott is available to design custom learning opportunities tailored to the needs of your church, ministry, or organization.