Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care Essentials

Hospital visits, crisis response, and grief support — a practical framework for caring well without carrying it all yourself.

11 lessons 2h 50m 4.8 rating 7,340 enrolled

What you'll learn

  • Crisis mastery for your team
  • Grief mastery for your team
  • Visitation mastery for your team

Course outline

01.Welcome & Orientation

3 lessons
  • Why this role matters
  • What great looks like
  • Setting expectations

02.Core Skills

3 lessons
  • First-day checklist
  • Handling the unexpected
  • Working as a team

03.Safety & Boundaries

3 lessons
  • Policies that protect
  • Reporting concerns
  • Self-care for volunteers

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