The Spiritual Care Specialist Training teaches people engaged in ministries of care to integrate knowledge and skills from the behavioral health field into their work in order to perform their caregiving more effectively, ethically, and safely.
This is a virtual training program. A zoom link will be provided by your trainer prior to the start date.
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Tuesday, October 14thh, 2025
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
(not meeting 11/11)
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
This 8-week accelerated format offering of the program consists of two phases: the 1st Phase consists of pre-recorded self-paced modules with assigned homework (28 hours). The 2nd Phase consists of scheduled live group sessions consisting of 20 hours. Phase 1 can be started anytime before the live sessions begin.
Phase 1: Self-Paced Material (28 hours)
In addition to the live sessions, students will be required to watch pre-recorded lectures (16 hours total) at a time that is convenient for them, but encouraged to keep pace with the corresponding material of the live sessions. The final 12 hours consist of homework assignments and personal reflection exercises that are also self-paced. No additional books are required and all materials will be provided. Newly enrolled students are able to access the self-paced material immediately in advance if they sign up early before the live sessions.
Phase 2: Live Sessions (20 hours)
Sessions will be over the course of 8 weeks and conducted by Zoom. Students must have access to a computer with an internet connection in order to participate. Students must attend all sessions in order to finish the program requirements
SCS Trainer: Tres Adames