Integrating the Pastoral Dimension into Pastoral Counselor Training Programs

Abstract

Reports on formative evaluation research designed to answer the following questions: “What is the pastoral dimension of pastoral counselor training?,” “What methods are in use to integrate the pastoral dimension into counselor training programs?,” and “What are the satisfaction levels of program participants with regard to this integration process?” Summarizes data gathered from 609 participants representing 26 training programs approved by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Analyzes and interprets the data on counselor attitudes, identity values, training content and training processes. Discusses the implications of the findings for training programs.