Professional Boundary Training
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What is pastoral ethics/boundary training?
The ethical practice of ministry requires an individual minister to function well in many settings. At times, especially when providing counseling and/or pastoral care, ministers are with folks at times of great vulnerability and intimacy. It is easy then for a minister to not always behave appropriately and to abuse their privilege as clergy to be present in such situations. Research has shown that ministers who attend to these situations with clear boundaries and high professional ethics will be able to avoid and prevent behavior that might be damaging or inappropriate. Pastoral ethics training may also address issues of power, conflict and the development of psychologically-healthy means for attending to a minister’s personal needs before, during and after serving in various settings as a minister. These requirements for continuing education seek not only to prevent violations of the various codes of ethics for ordained, commissioned, licensed and in-care persons, but also to assist all ministers to improve their practice of ministry and personal well-being.
Basic Professional Boundary Training (Maintaining Professional Boundaries)
Authorized Ministers who have not previously taken a course in Professional Boundaries in order to fulfill the NCNC Life Long Learning requirement must take this course to complete their initial six hours of boundary training for the first three-year requirement.
Advanced Professional Boundary Training
After taking Basic Professional Boundary Training, authorized ministers may take an advanced course in completion of subsequent 3 year, 6 hour requirements. The Advanced Professional Boundary Training workshop will consist of topics varying over time to address a range of subjects and meet current needs.
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