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Journal of Religion and Health
Mental Health Training for Clergy
A pilot training project in continuing education for clergy was recently completed at Indiana University Medical Center. The project, supported by a grant from N.I.M.H., comprised demonstration programs conducted for clergy in Indiana communities over a period of three years. The aim of the project was to demonstrate duplicability. The method was to enroll clergy and persons from other disciplines in the mental health field for approximately one year of study together. Those enrolled conducted seminars on pastoral and mental health problems existing in their communities. For two separate weeks during the year, this interdisciplinary group lived and studied together at Indiana University Medical Center, where accredited clinical pastoral education programs are in progress. Staff for the project consisted of Chaplain Supervisors at the Center and other clinical pastoral education centers in Indianapolis. The design for each program and this type of staff intentionally adapted traditional clinical pastoral education to a group of pastors coping with mental health problems and structures within their home community. A report on the project is now available. The report covers administration, methods, curricula, conclusions, and recommendations. Supplemental material showing samples of forms and instructional instruments used is also available separately. Requests should be addressed to: John A. Whitesel, Ph.D., Director of Chaplaincy Programs, Indiana University Medical Center, ~ o o West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 462o2.
Journal of Religion and Health
Mental Health Training for Clergy
A pilot training project in continuing education for clergy was recently completed at Indiana University Medical Center. The project, supported by a grant from N.I.M.H., comprised demonstration programs conducted for clergy in Indiana communities over a period of three years. The aim of the project was to demonstrate duplicability. The method was to enroll clergy and persons from other disciplines in the mental health field for approximately one year of study together. Those enrolled conducted seminars on pastoral and mental health problems existing in their communities. For two separate weeks during the year, this interdisciplinary group lived and studied together at Indiana University Medical Center, where accredited clinical pastoral education programs are in progress. Staff for the project consisted of Chaplain Supervisors at the Center and other clinical pastoral education centers in Indianapolis. The design for each program and this type of staff intentionally adapted traditional clinical pastoral education to a group of pastors coping with mental health problems and structures within their home community. A report on the project is now available. The report covers administration, methods, curricula, conclusions, and recommendations. Supplemental material showing samples of forms and instructional instruments used is also available separately. Requests should be addressed to: John A. Whitesel, Ph.D., Director of Chaplaincy Programs, Indiana University Medical Center, ~ o o West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 462o2.
