Test 8: Min. PSY Flashcards
What’s the purpose of pastoral care
HELP assistance
HEALING healing atmosphere
ISSUES where people can effectively heal from a wide range of issues such as
Personal illness
Addiction, abuse
Death & dying
Financial hardships
(all these issues come back to the spiritual truth of wholeness)
Describe a good pastoral care program
FIT Fits the needs of a community: older community has different needs that a younger one (transportation vs. child care)
SERVICE Provides opportunity for service: can provide an opportunity to volunteer
DIVERSE Involves various areas: may not seem like traditional pastoral care, like
-Circles
-Job coaching
-grieving classes
-hospital visits
-grocery shopping
-house cleaning help
-social visits
-compassion visits
-prayer partnerships
-12 step programs
-animal kinship
SUPPORT Provides opportunity for the church to support
How does pastoral care fit into a spiritual community
TEAM Team and a Ministry
NEEDS Fits the unique needs of your congregation
HELP Supplies spiritual assistance, a foundation of support for life stageS
ENGAGES Engages the whole community, at the core of any ministry
TRAINING Training in compassionate care
Visioning
Invitation/promotion
Training
Implementation
GROWTH Goal is to enable people to respond to their crises as growth opportunities
HOLISTIC Looks after the whole person: relational, supporting mutual healing and growth
HEARD A place for people to feel heard and cared about
Describe the cycle of socialization
BEGINNING The Beginning
Born into a world where oppression is already in place
We have no information about social identity and power
Biases, stereotyping, prejudice, habits, & traditions of oppression already exist
We inherit them without permission
1ST SOCIALIZATION First Socialization
By the people we love and trust
Taught to play our roles & follow rules
Shapes our self-concept & self-perceptions & how we see others
Shapes our values, expectations & future roles
Often mixed messages that lead to confusion & guilt
IC SOCIALIZATION Institutional & Cultural Socialization
Conscious & unconscious messages about who should have power or not
Messages from institutions: education, religion, medicine, laws, criminal justice, government, social services, businesses
We are brainwashed by our culture: media, language, patterns of thought, holidays, song lyrics
ENFORCEMENTS Enforcements
System of rewards & punishments keep us playing by the rules
Those who follow the rules get ahead; those who don’t are punished, persecuted, stigmatized or victimized by discrimination
RESULTS
Socialization leads to negative outcomes for those with & without power: dissonance, silence, stress, collusion, inequity, anger, guilt, hate, self-hatred, self-destructive behaviors, violence, crime & internalized patterns of power for the future
FUTURE
We do nothing and the cycle continues OR
Something makes us think & we move toward the cycle of liberation
What does the cycle of liberation represent
LOVE The practice of love
BALANCE Finding balance in our individual lives and in the agenda of our coalitions
AGENT Development of competence: the ability to make goals happen, taking charge of her own destiny
SEAWEED The belief we can succeed, sense of confidence in ourselves
HARMONY The knowledge that we are not alone
TRANSFORMER Commitment to the effort of critical transformation
PASSION FRUIT TEA
COMPRESSION SOCKS Passion & compassion
Describe the steps in the cycle of liberation
WAKE Waking Up: critical incident that creates committed dissidence
READY Getting Ready
Empowerment of self: introspection, education, consciousness-training
Gaining: inspiration, authenticity, connections
Dismantling: diminishing belief, collusion, privilege, internalized depression & developing an analysis & tools
REACH Reaching Out
Movement of self toward others
Seeking experience & exposure
Speaking out & naming justices
Taking stands
Using tools
Exploring & experimenting
Interpersonal: Change how we value others & see the world
COMMUNITY Building community
Working with others
* People like us for support
* People different from us for building coalitions
Questioning assumptions, rules, roles & structures of system
COALESCE Coalescing
Organizing, action planning, lobbying, fund raising
Educating, Renaming reality
Refusing to collude or take privilege
Being a role model or ally
Transforming anger
Systemic: change in the structures, assumptions, philosophy, rules, procedures & roles
CHANGE Creating Change
Critically transforming institutions and creating new culture
Influencing policy, assumptions, structures, definitions, rules
Taking leadership, risks
Guiding change, healing
MAINTAIN Maintaining
Integrating
Spreading hope & inspiration
Living our dreams
Modeling authenticity, integrity, wholeness, taking care of others & self
Accepting accountability
What are the 7 core commitments of a multi-ethnic church
EMBRACE Embrace Dependence
Spirit A healthy multi-ethnic church can be established only where functioning faith is the modus operandi
The M-E C is a work of the Holy Spirit & cannot be attained by human means
INTENTION Take Intentional Steps
Steps First identify the steps to turn vision into reality
Do God expects us to do more than to just pray
Agenda Align ourselves with God’s agenda and abandon our own
Accomodate Accommodate not Assimilate (assimilate wipes out differences, accommodate means to adjust out actions in response to someone’s needs)
EMPOWER Empower Diverse Leadership
Seek Diverse individuals of godly character & shared vision do not just arrive – they must be sought and nurtured
Unlike The best person does not always look like you
Power Don’t have other ethnicities just as janitors or musicians
RELATIONSHIPS Develop Cross-Cultural Relationships
Authentic Provide opportunities for open dialog & commend those with the courage to discuss such things as prejudices & the determination to deal with them
Spirit To get beyond prejudices we must ask God for help
Trust Misunderstandings will happen so there must be relational trust to overcome what, in most instances, will be an unintentional offense
COMPETENCE Pursue Cross-Cultural Competence
Reps The understanding we need is gained through experience & interactions with diverse people
Cultures Becoming proficient in the idiosyncrasies of different languages & cultures
Not god Ethnocentrism and racism are concepts foreign to God
Spectrum Cross-Cultural continuum:
* Destructiveness
* Blindness
* Awareness
* Sensitivity
* Competence
INCLUSION Promote a Spirit of Inclusion
Worship Begins in worship (format, participants, songs) demonstrate heart for all people
Languages Incorporate prayer in other languages than English
Mission Church is about mission, not individuals
See Visible signs of diversity
Active Inclusion is more than mere tolerance
MOBILIZE Mobilize for Impact
Spirit’s agenda The goal is not to become multi-ethnic simply for diversity’s sake, but to turn toward God in order to
* Bless the city
* Lead the people to God
* Encourage the greater body
* Fulfill the great commission
What’s an ethics violation
BEHAVIOR misconduct
INCOMPETENCE malpractice
ILLEGAL unlawful activity
MONEY breaches of fiduciary responsibilities to any individual or spiritual community
OBLIGATIONS failure to fulfill obligations
CONFIDENTIALITY breaking agreements of confidentiality
SEX sexual misconduct
DISREGARD willfully sustained actions that are out of alignment with ODM, Bylaws, P&P
What are some excuses used for ethical violations
moment of exhaustion
carelessness
lack of perspective
ethical fallacy that would strike us as ridiculous may suddenly feel wise and practical
UNRITTEN * It’s not unethical if it’s not detailed in Policies and Procedures.
NOT ILLEGAL * It’s not unethical as long as no law was broken.
OTHERS * It’s not unethical as long as we can name others who do the same thing.
INTENT * It’s not unethical as long as we didn’t mean to hurt anyone.
DESERVED * It’s not unethical even if the person had it coming, provoked us, deserved it, or was really asking for it.
IGNORANCE * It’s not unethical if we did not anticipate the unintended consequences of our acts.
NO CHOICE * It’s not unethical if we can say: What else could I do? Anyone else would’ve done the same thing. It came from the heart. I went with my gut. It was the smart thing to do. It was just common sense. I just knew that’s what the client needed.
NONCOMPLAINERS It’s not unethical as long as no one complained about it before.
What are some reminders for ministers on ethics
SERVE
STEWARDS We commit to fully serve our home Center and agree to be good stewards to members and attendees of our Centers, their assets, and all Center resources.
$ STANDARDS We observe the highest standards in all monetary dealings with our congregants, clients, and students.
FUNDS Our personal funds are never co-mingled with Center funds.
GAAP We maintain generally accepted standard accounting procedures (GAAP) with respect to Center finances.
NONEXPLOITING We are aware of our influential position with respect to our congregants, clients, students and staff and do not exploit their trust.
RELATIONSHIPS We avoid relationships with all congregants, clients, students, and staff that would impair our professional judgment or increase the risk of exploitation.
PROPRIETY
CREDIBILITY
ACCOUNTABILITY We conduct ourselves with utmost of sexual propriety, spiritual credibility and accountability.
COUNSELLING We do not have a sexual relationship or behave inappropriately with a counseling client or with the partner of a client.
CONFIDENTIAL We do not disclose client confidences, including names or identities of clients, to anyone.
EXAMPLE We understand that the behavior of a minister directly influences the well-being of the community as a whole.
Where do you go for help with community issues
The department of ethics and professionalism and a manager assigned to you
What are the general ethical standards?
WWB 1. We are dedicated to the principles of Religious Science as summarized in “What We Believe” by Dr. Ernest Holmes.
ALIGNMENT 2. We recognize and honor the unique privilege placed upon us to serve as a representative of this spiritual organization. As such, our thoughts, words, and actions are in alignment with the principles we teach. We are compassionate in our dealings with all people as loving examples of our teaching and practice.
LOVE 3. We are generous and unselfish in our love of all life. We respect the freedom and dignity of others and strive to be free from fear and superstition.
OPEN 4. We dedicate ourselves to respond to the spiritual needs of those who call upon us regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, station in life, condition, or handicap.
PATH 5. We recognize and respect all paths to God, honoring all individuals and their unique spiritual path.
SUCCESS 6. We commit ourselves to the success and vision of Centers for Spiritual Living, agreeing to work for the highest good of the Organization and to support the unity of our colleagues through full and mutually respectful communication.
SUPPORT 7. We commit to speaking publicly only in support of Centers for Spiritual Living and its leadership, bringing any concerns we may have over organizational actions and decisions forward through internal means.
ABIDE 8. We commit to abiding by all organizational policies and procedures, including without limitation Centers for Spiritual Living’s Code of Ethics.
What are the first 10 ministerial ethical standards?
LEAD 1. We endeavor to lead those who look to us for spiritual guidance into an assurance and acceptance of wholeness and well-being.
EXAMPLE 2. We maintain our own consciousness and integrity by meditating and treating daily, expanding our consciousness so that we are prepared mentally and spiritually to meet any condition, being mindful that appearances and conditions are effects which are subject to being changed in alignment with Spiritual Truth.
$UPPORTING 3. We commit to financially supporting Centers for Spiritual Living in a consistent and identifiable manner through contributions made by our Member Community.
AGREEMENT 4. We commit to fully serve the Member Community to which we have dedicated ourselves through the terms of our employment agreement, and agree to be a good steward of the people, their assets, and the Member Community’s resources.
$TANDARDS 5. We observe the highest standards in all monetary dealings with our congregants, clients, and students. Our personal funds are never co-mingled with Member Community funds. We recognize that we are responsible along with the governing body of our Member Communities for maintaining generally accepted standard accounting procedures with respect to Member Community finances.
QUALITY 6. We agree to monitor the quality of the materials we use and create, making sure they are in alignment with Science of Mind principles.
CREDIT 7. When we use the written words, music, or other ideas of others, we give credit where credit is due, by citing the author.
COMPENSATION 8. We recognize that Licensed Spiritual Practitioners serve from their hearts; therefore, we ensure that Practitioners are compensated for their work as teachers and facilitators, where appropriate, according to mutually agreed upon terms. We support in word and deed the Practitioner’s ongoing professional, personal, and spiritual growth.
NONEXPLOITING 9. We are aware of our influential position with respect to our congregants, clients, students and staff, and do not exploit their trust. We avoid relationships with all Centers for Spiritual Living congregants, clients, students, staff that would impair our professional judgment or increases the risk of exploitation.
PROPRIETY
CREDIBILITY
ACCOUNTABILITY 10. We conduct ourselves with the utmost of sexual propriety, spiritual credibility and accountability with our congregants, clients, and students as well as Ministers and Licensed Spiritual Practitioners from other Member Communities.
What are the last 11 ministerial ethical standards?
POWER 11. As a Minister, we are aware of our influential position in counseling relationships. We know that it is up to the person in power to keep the professional relationship with clients. Whether we are paid a professional counseling fee or not, we do not have a sexual relationship or inappropriate behavior with a counseling client, or with a partner of a client.
BENEFIT 12. We continue a counseling relationship with a client only so long as it is clear that the client is benefiting from the relationship. We realize that it is unethical to maintain a professional or counseling relationship for the primary purpose of financial remuneration.
EXPERTISE 13. If a client’s counseling needs lie outside of our expertise, we support the client with referrals. We do not attempt to diagnose or advise on problems beyond the scope of our competence.
FAMILY 14. When counseling with a family unit, we preserve the integrity of each member as far as possible and maintain the confidentiality of each member.
CONFIDENTIALITY 15. We do not disclose client confidences, including names or identities of clients, to anyone, except as required or permitted by law, or if there is a waiver previously obtained in writing, and then such information may only be revealed in accordance with the terms of the waiver.
LAWS 16. We stay apprised of the laws of our state in reporting to the appropriate legal authority any suspected abuse issues in regard to children, spouses or the elderly.
SIGNS 17. We stay apprised of the appropriate actions to take regarding drug abuse, mental instability, and other similar issues.
RECORDS 18. We store or dispose of client records in ways that maintain confidentiality. We store records in a secure place and exercise care when sending records to others by mail or through electronic means.
SELF-CARE 19. We nurture and care for ourselves so that we are able to nurture and care for others. We seek appropriate professional assistance for our own personal problems or conflicts, including dependency on alcohol or other substances.
GOSSIP 20. We are aware that behavior that is the cause of embarrassment and gossip is not supportive of, and may be clearly obstructive to, the growth, unfoldment, and success of the Member Community. We understand that the behavior of a Minister directly influences the well-being of the community as a whole. We are also aware that the Minister may influence and affect the thoughts and lives of others, so we exercise great care when making public statements about another individual.
HELP 21. When a professional/ministerial counseling matter or personal matter presents an ethical dilemma and/or proves to cause difficulty in making an ethical decision(s) and choice(s), the Minister will seek peer consultation from another Centers for Spiritual Living Minister within Centers for Spiritual Living who has served in that role for a minimum of five (5) years or with a member of the Department of Ethics & Professionalism. Likewise, a Minister will seek peer consultation when a personal matter is impairing the highest standard of professional and ethical standards of care and ethical decision making and ethical choice(s) for which the role of Centers.
What’s the general process Ethics and Professionalism uses?
Intake
Co Chair
Consciousness
Triage team TT
Investigation
Investigation and review team IRT
Decision
Appeal
Plan of Action
Prayer, Counselling, Mentoring
Pro Assessment
Referral
Community review
