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Navigating the CPE Process with a Jewish Lens

July 19, 2022

Course Description

In this havruta, educator and student will explore issues related to the stresses of the CPE process and the challenges faced by Jewish chaplains in interfaith spaces.

This course is 1 credit towards smicha

What Students Will Learn

The student will learn about the nature of healthcare chaplaincy, the function of CPE training, the challenges unique to the Jewish chaplain, and how to incorporate self-care to manage compassion fatigue and burnout during this intensive training process.

Prerequisite Knowledge

This havrutah is intended for students who are currently enrolled in a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, or who are exploring healthcare chaplaincy as a vocation.

Materials

Educator will supply readings and articles for this havruta.

Learning Assessment

There will be a test, including an essay portion, at the end of the course.

Credits Earned

1 elective credit towards smicha

Meeting Time Availability & Course Price

Meeting Time Availability
Sunday after 12:00PM ET
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday between 7:00-10:00 PM ET
Other times might be available by request.

Course Price (USD)
$450

Payment Methods Accepted
Paypal, Venmo

Getting Started

Reach out to Rabbi Amanda Flaks by email: rabbiamandaflaks@gmail.com

Meet Your Instructor

Rabbah Amanda Veazy Flaks
Rabbah Amanda currently serves as a chaplain resident at Emory University healthcare while she pursues board certification through Neshama: the National Association of Jewish Chaplains. In mid-2022, she’ll be officially launching her PRS innovation project: Sinai Pastoral Care, a concierge-style spiritual and pastoral care model for individuals and organizations. Please visit her at www.sinaipastoralcare.com

Learning Verification

When your havrutah is completed, have your educator fill out the form below and give it back to you. Please provide the form to them if they do not already have it. Then upload the filled-out Brit Limmud to the quiz associated with this havrutah course.

Brit Limmud for Havrutah CourseDownload

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