Healthy Pastoral Boundaries
& Boundary Maintenance
1.5 hours (Part 1)
1.5 hours (Part 2)
(Video Conference via Zoom.)
Now on Demand! Registration is open.
It can’t be stressed enough. Healthy Boundaries are fundamental to pastoral integrity & clergy self-care- relevant to so many aspects of longevity in ministry.
Learning Objectives:
In this upcoming 2-part webinar series, we will discuss together:
(Part 1)
Good clergy self-care
Embodiment of a healthy sexual ethic
Safe-guarding against sexual misconduct
(Part 2)
Equipping clergy to navigate challenges with “boundary-pushing parishoners”
Better management of power dynamics/differentials
Embracing limits:
limits of confidentiality;
limits of competence;
boundaries (paradoxically) offer a freedom
Intended Audience:
Pastors and interested lay leaders in the church.
About the instructor:
Melissa Hofstetter, PhD, MDiv is an ordained Mennonite minister, having served as district elder in the Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference. She is also a licensed clinical psychologist (CA, PSY25696; AZ #4125). She is the founder of Shepherd Heart. Dr. Hofstetter has been a seminary instructor in Pastoral Counseling & Congregational Health, and served as adjunct professor in the doctoral and undergraduate psychology departments at Azusa Pacific University, teaching courses in Neuroscience, Adult Development, Family Systems, Cognition, General Psychology, Personality.
Disclaimer:
This seminar is for educational purposes only, and does not constitute a psychological service in any way. It is not a substitute for consultation or treatment with a medical doctor, neuropsychologist, psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. Dr. Hofstetter will not give clinical evaluation or treatment; if you have particular concerns about yourself or anyone else, you will be referred to an appropriate clinician. By participating in this seminar, you are indicating your understanding and agreement to this.