1 Pastoral Care in Schools Three major models of School Chaplaincy: 1. The Pastoral Care Model 2. The Mentoring Model 3. The Community Development Model Chaplaincy Services often combine these models.

2 Model 1 – The Pastoral Care Model An extra dimension to the school’s pastoral care, guidance & counselling services. Stated focus is on issues of spiritual and/or religious issues. In reality, this is not always the case – issues are personal, social, relational, behavioural, legal, sexual, etc. This role needs to be negotiated with others (ie school support staff, LCC, School Principal). Pastoral Care in Schools

3 Model 2 – The Mentoring Model Develop supportive relationships with students. Interaction with students outside of class time. Activities might include: lunchtime “walk- through’s”, school camps, lunchtime & after- school activities. Classroom visits. Linking students to local church youth groups & other Christian-based activities. Pastoral Care in Schools

4 Model 3 – The Community Development Model Chaplain works as a “conduit” for services that promote the well-being of students & other members of the school community (ie staff & parents). Builds on PC model – Chaplain works with school- based support staff & community-based youth organisations & networks to support young people. Networking, partnering, hosting, screening, researching, program development & quality monitoring.

5 Model of Pastoral Care – Rev Jeffrey Hosick Pastoral Care Usually initiated by the Chaplain Provision of care & support Involves informal “chats” visits, networking, groups… Broad range of activities Simple, caring activities Pastoral Care in Schools

6 Model of Pastoral Care – Rev Jeffrey Hosick Counselling Initiated by the person requiring the support (or a referee) Specific issue or issues Time/issues focused Skills & training required Pastoral Care

7 Pastoral Care in Schools Model of Pastoral Care – Rev Jeffrey Hosick Therapy Therapy - involves delving into major issues of the past for a person Regular contact Long-term contact Counselling Pastoral Care

8 Pastoral Care in Schools Model of Pastoral Care – Rev Jeffrey Hosick A narrowing of focus in: the role the tasks the number of people supported Therapy Counselling Pastoral Care

9 Pastoral Care in Schools Model of Pastoral Care – Rev Jeffrey Hosick An increase in the level of intensity & demand Skills & training Time & Involvement Accountability Responsibility Supervision, self- awareness Depth, focus Power, influence, control Intimacy, vulnerability, risk Transferences Pastoral Care Therapy Counselling

10 Pastoral Care in Schools Model of Pastoral Care – Rev Jeffrey Hosick All should do this…. Roles – general care, support, presence in the school Tasks – visiting, chatting, showing an interest, roaming around Numbers – depends: could be anything from 40 to 100’s in a week. Pastoral Care

11 Pastoral Care in Schools Model of Pastoral Care – Rev Jeffrey Hosick None should do this…. Roles - counsellor, listener Tasks - focus on issues, counselling skills & training required Numbers - 6 to 8 people Counselling Pastoral Care

12 Pastoral Care in Schools Model of Pastoral Care – Rev Jeffrey Hosick None should do this…. Roles – therapist Tasks – therapy, focus on issues, behaviours, thoughts & feelings about past experiences Numbers – very few (None for Chaplains - make referrals) Pastoral Care Therapy Counselling

13 Pastoral Care in Schools Confidentiality Define and articulate what confidentiality is. Considerations of safety, legality, liability & others who will need to know information (eg supervisor, school support team, LCC?) Know how much discretion you have in various situations. Other issues to consider in providing Pastoral Care

14 Pastoral Care in Schools Professional Supervision What is Supervision? “An accountability, support and professional development relationship that helps a worker to manage the personal, professional and organisational influences on their ministry.” The level/intensity and frequency depends on your role. Consider – Cost? Who’ll pay? Who’s suitable? What information is appropriate to share in supervision sessions? Other issues to consider in providing Pastoral Care

15 Pastoral Care in Schools Crisis Intervention & Critical Incidents Support people involved. Do simple things. Settle things down. Be a calming presence. Think when others can’t – organise for others, take on a load, provide a “cuppa”. Refer out for the hard stuff. Maintain “normal” routines, where possible & appropriate (eg keep student group running). Other issues to consider in providing Pastoral Care

16 Pastoral Care in Schools Protecting Yourself – Self Management Time management & task/skills management. Stressful time/task management – organize your schedule so that there are times for other activities besides “busyness” (eg administration, making phone calls, professional reading, reading the paper). Schedule supervision. Balance friends, fun, interests, quiet time. Other issues to consider in providing Pastoral Care

17 Pastoral Care in Schools Protecting Yourself – Issues of gender & sexuality Privacy (for Pastoral Care) vs Personal safety. Focus on same gender where possible. Be careful of doing anything out of the ordinary (eg home visits, lifts in vehicles, etc). Know, articulate & respectfully defend your boundaries. Other issues to consider in providing Pastoral Care

18 Pastoral Care in Schools Protecting Yourself – Working as part of a team A team approach to support is most effective. Support Team can include: Guidance Counsellor, School Nurse, Indigenous Community Workers, Learning Support teachers, ESL teachers, Behaviour Management workers, Special Education teachers. “There’s no such thing as too much communication.” Other issues to consider in providing Pastoral Care

19 Pastoral Care in Schools Conclusion Do LOTS of Pastoral Care. DON’T do therapy. Refer out to others – you can’t do everything! Become familiar with local youth services & networks. Be careful out there!