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This Learning Module is also offered as an Online Seminar every July, which includes a reflective peer group dialogue for sharing resources and learning from others, for 12 contact hours. See the upcoming seminar schedule for the next offering.

 

 

 

Ministry to an Aging Society

Nurturing Silence and Sabbath

SELF STUDY LEARNING MODULE


CEU Credit: 3.0 contact hours
Approved for Continuing Chaplaincy Education


In the process of giving care to others, care givers often overlook their own practice of self-care. This Self Study Learning Module provides participants an opportunity to reflect on their own care regarding rest and personal renewal while learning to observe the sacrament of the present moment and affirm the gift and necessity of rest.

 

Presentations:

  • "The Sacrament of the Present Moment"
    by E. Glenn Hinson, Ph.D.

    Retired Professor of Church History at Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond and noted author and speaker on spirituality and devoptional literature.

  • "Your Right to Rest: The Restfulness of the Rhythm of Life"
    by Wayne E. Oates, Ph.D.

  • "Your Right to Rest: Rest: The Gift of God in Christ"
    by Wayne E. Oates, Ph.D.

  • "Discovering Your Privacy in Order to Nurture Silence"
    by Wayne E. Oates, Ph.D.

Learning Objectives:

    Following this learning module one should be able to:

  • Recognize the sacrament of the present moment.
  • Discern when privacy, rest, and a time of Sabbath are needed.
  • Give others permission to rest.
  • Strengthen one's capacity to give one's self permission to rest regularly.
  • Affirm both the gift and necessity of rest as part of the normal life rhythm.
  • Advocate the incorporation of regular times of retreat and Sabbath as part of one's own schedule as well as others.

     

Continuing Professional Education:

  • Certified Counselors and Social Workers (NBCC Approved)
  • Continuing Chaplaincy Education (CCEs)
  • Integrative Care CEUs (WEOI)
    CEU Requirements:
  1. Read through each of the presentations listed above.

  2. Reflect on each in light of your own experience and context.

  3. Write a 300-500 word summary of this self-reflection for each presentation responding to two of the following questions:
    a) From your professional perspective, what are the most relevant issues addressed in this presentation?
    b) Do you agree with this presenter’s perspective? Please use your professional experience to document why you do or do not agree.
    c) Discuss ways that you might implement the ideas in this presentation within your professional setting.
    d) Discuss how you might collaborate with professionals from fields other than your own, to address the issues discussed in this presentation?

  4. Submit the CEU application with the written reflections.

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Last updated:
May 5, 2006