THL521 Pastoral Counselling and Spirituality (8)
Corequisite: THL520
Enrolment Restriction: Master of Arts (Pastoral Counselling)
This subject explores the interface between psychological and spiritual dimensions of human development as experienced in pastoral counselling. Different therapeutic approaches to working ethically and appropriately with the spiritual dimension of client issues will be discussed. The importance of respecting diversity in addressing a client's spirituality will be emphasised. Since self-awareness is essential to ethical practice, students will reflect critically on their own psycho-spiritual biography in light of family, community, social and cultural contexts. Students are encouraged to keep a journal reflecting on their learning journey.