CAMPaM Module I
Today's healthcare scene is changing rapidly. There is a growing interest in seeking alternative methods of healing that may complement traditional medicine. Recognizing this growing interest and changing scenery, this professional yet practical study program has been designed specifically with chaplains and Clinical Pastoral Education students in mind.
In Module I, a chaplain / CPE student will learn the basics of Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM), its relationship to Pastoral Ministry (PaM). It will and will also explore the experience of people who visit a complementary healer. This 8 hour module will introduce one to theoretical and practical CAM modalities, explain their differences, and evaluate their performance levels.
This module covers numerous topics, with emphasis on the history, meaning, and features of the CAMPaM modalities. It also incorporates several hours of hands-on experience.
This module covers numerous topics, with emphasis on the history, meaning, and features of the CAMPaM modalities. It also incorporates several hours of hands-on experience.
Objective:
To create awareness and enhance knowledge of Complementary Alternative Methods of Healing, and to provide introductory training in body-mind-spirit modalities that complement Pastoral Ministry and enhance professional ministry.Outcome:
Outcome:
Awareness and knowledge of the principles of Complementary Alternative Methods of Healing in the Mystery of Pastoral Ministry. Development of the skills needed to implement a few basic centering, empowering, and healing techniques for the well being of our clients/patients.
The general understanding of Complementary Alternative Methods of healing (CAM) as seen in today's world.
What are complementary alternative methods of healing and what is Pastoral Ministry (PaM) in relationship to CAM?
The differences and similarities between CAM and PaM.
The history and meaning of the terminology, concepts, and facts in this area of growing interest.
Various rich healing traditions of the world and their inherent significance to spirituality and pastoral ministry.
Chaplains as complementary healing resources.¨ The place for complementary healers.
The differences between the complementary healer and the pastoral minister.
The basic skills of a CAM professional and a PaM professional.
Performance levels of CAM and PaM.
The different modalities, skills, and methodologies used in different CAM modalities.
The differences between CAM and PaM professionals in the process of assessment, intervention and care plan.
Are CAMPaM professionals result-oriented people with outcome based intervention?
What can we contribute to the body of knowledge in a medical chart?
How can we make a difference in the progress notes of our
patients?
In the study time we will also delve more deeply into a few easy
to learn practical methods that can be integrated into our visits
with highly beneficial results:
In the study time we will also delve more deeply into a few easy to learn practical methods that can be integrated into our visits with highly beneficial results:
- Learn to facilitate ‘therapeutic breathwork.’
- Learn about bringing ‘spiritual quietness’ by providing an exercise for ‘centering.’
- How to center a person to self, others and ultimately to God.
- How to give a "Holy Ground" experience to our clients.
- Learn to ‘meditate’ without fear and teach ‘how to’ without complications?
- Learn the simple steps to achieve a state of ‘meditation.’
- How might one to teach others to enter into a rhythm of life bringing healing and relaxation?
- Learn the art of healing presence.
- Understand the mystery of intuition.
- Learn the art of intuition.