I hope that you have had a wonderful summer so far. If you have not had the chance to attend a reunion or take vacation, I hope you will soon. The work that we do is so meaningful, and summer can be one of the busiest times of the year. Remember that July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. It is important to continue to spread the word about mental health disparities in historically underrepresented communities. Don’t forget to check on each other and check in with yourself. As you support and care recipients, I encourage you find the rest and renewal you need as well. |
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July is Disability Pride Month. There are more than 61 million people in the United States that are living with some type of disability. This month commemorates the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July of 1990. Disability Pride Month is an opportunity for us to reflect on the progress made in dismantling barriers and promoting accessibility, while also acknowledging the work that still needs to be done.
The Anti-Ableism Taskforce recognized there were several great workshops offered at the ACPE conference this year that touched on dismantling barriers and bringing more attention to students’ unique learning needs. Given this interest and engagement, our taskforce is curious if there are those in our larger ACPE community that have interest in participating in webinars focused on dismantling ableism and/or a Community of Practice that would provide an open space to seek consultation and education on ableism on a more regular basis.
We want to invite you to further engagement in the following ways:
- If you have thoughts/ideas about webinars or if you have interest in being a part of a CoP, we ask that you complete this survey.
- Additionally, we are holding an informational meeting about the potential creation of a CoP on September 20th at 315 EST. We hope you will join us! Click Here
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By Ashley Buchanan
Touching wet cloth to their mouths—
A refreshing reprieve as their souls cry out,
Thirsting for the Divine
Or maybe their dad, child, or wife.
It all feels the same oftentimes.
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The Gathering of Spiritually Integrated Practitioners (and those curious about integrating spirituality into their practice)
October 19-21, 2023
Emory Conference Center, Atlanta, GA
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ACPE: The Standard of Spiritual Care & Education (ACPE) and the Foundation for Clinical Pastoral Education (FCPE) are seeking an experienced Executive Director to oversee the management and operations of both organizations, report to the Board of Directors, and work with staff to fulfill ACPE initiatives and Board directives while addressing member needs. Read more
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Introducing our new IT Help Desk Form – an easy way to get the technical support you need! Unable to access SharePoint? Need a password reset in the database? Skip the hassle of phone calls and emails, and submit a request through our IT Help Desk Form. Read more
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We invite all ACPE Certified Educators working with Certified Educator Candidates to join us for informal consultations and conversations via Zoom. The drop-in meeting (no RSVP required) will take place on the first and third Mondays of the month, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET. Read more
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- The Rev. Dr. Gerald (Jerry) Toshalis - formerly Diplomate of AAPC- died on July 11, 2023. Jerry was active in AAPC's Mid-West Region. He was Executive Director of the Samaritan Center in Elkhart, Indiana and later the Executive Director of the Samaritan Center in San Diego, California. In his last years, Jerry was a Spiritual Director and Consultant in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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At Baptist Health of Northeast Florida, we believe in high-quality, holistic care that heals and comforts.... View more
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2023-2024 CPE Residency at Methodist Health System of Dallas.... View more
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Other Educational Opportunities |
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ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education |
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ACPE is the standard for spiritual care and education. Our diverse membership includes Certified CPE Educators, Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapists, Spiritual Care Professionals and Practitioners, Pastoral Counselors, Chaplains, Faith Communities, and Seminaries. Our multi-disciplinary, multi-faith, multi-racial community of professionals provides education, connection, and formation through continuing education, networking, and leadership development.
ACPE is the premier, Department of Education recognized, organization that provides the highest quality CPE programs for spiritual care professionals of any faith and in any setting. We do this through a rigorous accreditation and certification process for centers and educators that provide CPE.
The depth of our training enables students to realize their full potential to strengthen the spiritual health of people in their care as well as themselves.
ACPE members are actively engaged in a wide variety of professional development activities including communities of practice, conferences, spiritual care research, and informal networking. We are more than just an association: we are a movement committed to the transformation of the human suffering.Our opportunities for formation and community enrich our member's work of healing and transforming people and communities in the US and across the globe.
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