OUTLINE OF PFP TOPICS

Preface

Overview and Introduction

• Spirituality and associated matters

Module 1 - What us spirituality and pastoral friending?

• What is the meaning of spirituality?
• What is spiritual caring or friending?
• Getting closer to God.
• Spirituality and the role of prayer.
• What is spiritual distress?

Module 2 - Basic caring:communication

• Communication skills: listening
• Communication skills: responding
• Understanding feelings
• Personal communication styles
• Some additional ideas

Module 3 - Loss and grief; suffering and death

• Loss, grief and suffering: what are they?
• How grief can be seen
• Loss and grief: Focus on death and bereavement
• More about grief
• Loss and grief: Supporting a friend who is mourning

Module 4 - Spiritual care of younger people

• What is spirituality in various younger age groups?
• What are general phases of the development of spirituality in children?
• What are some issues in the spirituality in young families?
• Are there spiritual issues for people of middle age?
• In what practical ways can a pastoral friend help?

Module 5 - Spiritual care of older people

• What is ageing?
• Social, psychological, physical and spiritual aspects of ageing
• Spiritual aspects of ageing
• Dementia, anxiety, depression and palliative care
• Entering an aged care home

Module 6 - Conversation with anyone

• Project – Report of a conversation
• Project – Personal reflection