The evidence suggests that whilst there is a developing interest in the UK and elsewhere in incorporating spiritual understandings within health and social care and in counselling and psychotherapy contexts, in reality there is a gap between theory and practice.<\/p>\n
“This unique interdisciplinary course has empowered us, as clinical and pastoral professionals, to discover spirituality at the live interface between clinical disciplines, scientific research, and pastoral vocation.”<\/p>\n
—Student from 2021-2 (psychiatrist)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Our PGCert in Psychospiritual Care aims to support the development of an effective, holistic and inclusive cross-disciplinary approach to health and social care whereby practitioners are able to work collaboratively to understand the complex, significant relationships between their patients\u2019 and clients\u2019 medical, therapeutic and spiritual needs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe PG Cert in Psychospiritual Care transformed the encounters I had with people as it gave me a new depth of understanding to my work.\u00a0 The course broadened and strengthened my understanding and skills in so many ways but ultimately built my confidence and gave me a toolbox of approaches to use with patients, families and staff.\u201d<\/p>\n
—Student from 2023-4 (chaplain)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\n\nNon-urgent advice: <\/span>Course overview<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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- Practical and accessible training in psychologically-informed spiritual care for health and social care professionals of all cultures, faiths and beliefs;<\/li>\n
- Taught by educators and leaders within\u00a0Oxford Health NHS Trust<\/strong>\u00a0in partnership with\u00a0Oxford Brookes University<\/strong> over one academic year via study days and supported personal study;<\/li>\n
- Level 7<\/strong> (60 credits, resulting in a Postgraduate Certificate. It can be combined with other Level 7 modules to lead to a Postgraduate Diploma or Masters);<\/li>\n
- Applications are now closed to start in September 2026. The next cohort is likely to be September 2028 as we have plans to open new courses in professional chaplaincy in September 2027<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For more information<\/strong> please email: pgcert@oxcswell.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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