Basic Chaplain Course

Principles of Self-Care (CTA-5400)


Description
CTA 5400 - Principles of Self-Care is an online, self-paced course with 8 modules. You will earn 5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and receive a signed Certificate of Completion after completing all assignments. Upon receiving the textbooks, you will be enrolled and have 90 days of access to complete the course. This is an elective class to earning the Basic Chaplain Certificate.

Course Description: This is a detailed, interactive and self-paced course with eight (8) modules. The course examines the need, theology, and elements of self-care for caregivers. Students will learn how to deepen their commitments to spiritual growth and self-care practices to ensure a healthy and effective ministry throughout their careers.

Content
  • Introductory Survey
  • Welcome Video
  • Principles of Self-Care Syllabus
  • MODULE 1: Introduction Video
  • MODULE 1: THE NEED FOR SELF-CARE
  • Module 1 Video: Begin Your Journey
  • Module 1 Video: The ABCs of Pastoral Self-Care - Dr. Kurt Fredrickson
  • Module 1 Article: Rhythms of Work and Rest for Ministry Leaders
  • Module 1 Article: How to Practice Self-Care and Avoid Ministry Burnout
  • Module 1 Devotional: Lord of the Sabbath
  • Module 1: Self-Care Discussion
  • Module 1: Self-Care and Ministry
  • Module 1: Life Values Inventory Profile
  • Module 1: Journal
  • MODULE 2: Introduction Video
  • MODULE 2: CLERGY & MINISTRY BURNOUT
  • Module 2 Video: 5 Ways to Avoid Ministry Burnout
  • Module 2 Video: Walking in the Footsteps of Others
  • Module 2 Devotional: Rest for the Soul
  • Module 2: Boundaries Discussion
  • Module 2: Clergy Burnout Inventory
  • Module 2: Journal
  • MODULE 3: Introduction Video
  • MODULE 3: COMPASSION FATIGUE
  • Module 3 Video: What is Compassion Fatigue?
  • Module 3 Video: Drowning in Empathy - The Cost of Vicarious Trauma
  • Module 3 Video: The Dangerous Impact of Being Compassionate
  • Module 3 Video: A Daily Routine of Reflection
  • Module 3 Video: Keep Climbing and Never Give Up!
  • Module 3 Devotional: Worried and Upset
  • Module 3: Compassion Fatigue Discussion
  • Module 3: Compassion Fatigue Self-Test
  • Module 3: Journal
  • MODULE 4: Introduction Video
  • MODULE 4: SELF-CARE PRACTICES
  • Module 4 Video: Self-Care for Clergy
  • Module 4 Video: What is Self-Care?
  • Module 4 Video: Reaching the Summit
  • Module 4 Devotional: Solitary Places
  • Module 4: Jesus and Self-Care Discussion
  • Module 4: Journal
  • MODULE 5: Introduction Video
  • MODULE 5: SELF-CARE RESOURCES
  • Module 5 Video: How to Take a Personal Retreat
  • Module 5 Video: Godspeed
  • Module 5 Video: The Descent
  • Module 5: A Guide to Retreat For All God’s Shepherds
  • Module 5 Devotional: Be Still
  • Module 5: Spiritual Retreat Discussion
  • Module 5: Time Inventory Reflective Paper
  • Module 5: Journal
  • MODULE 6: Introduction Video
  • MODULE 6: HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WELLNESS
  • Module 6 Video: Kirk Byron Jones on Biblical Rest
  • Module 6 Video: Kirk Byron Jones Discusses Margin
  • Module 6 Video: Caring for Your Emotions
  • Module 6 Video: Caring for Your Body
  • Module 6 Video: Caring for Your Mind
  • Module 6 Video: Caring for Your Relationships
  • Module 6 Video: Who's Following Your Footprints?
  • Module 6 Devotional: The First Commandment
  • Module 6: Wellness Discussion
  • Module 6: Storms of Ministry Reflection Paper
  • Module 6: Journal
  • MODULE 7: Introduction Video
  • MODULE 7: SPIRITUAL RESILIENCE
  • Module 7 Video: Spiritual Resilience Stories
  • Module 7 Video: Spiritual Resilience in Action
  • Module 7 Video: Religion and Spiritual Resilience
  • Module 7 Video: Building Spiritual Resilience Skills
  • Module 7 Video: The Path of Salvation
  • Module 7 Devotional: Spiritual Resilience
  • Module 7: Resilience Discussion
  • Module 7: Joseph's Spiritual Resilience Response
  • Module 7: Journal
  • MODULE 8: Introduction Video
  • MODULE 8: A THEOLOGY OF SELF-CARE
  • Module 8 Video: A Theology of Self-Care
  • Module 8 Video: Do Not Let The Sun Set Forever
  • Module 8 Devotional: That Your Soul May Prosper
  • Module 8: Biblical Self-Care Discussion
  • Module 8: Practical Theology of Self-Care Capstone Paper
  • Module 8: Journal
  • Next Steps Survey
  • Closing Video
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed