100836: Basic and Advanced Competence in Collaborating With Clergy

About the Course:

This course is based on the findings of interviews and surveys conducted with over 200 clergy and psychologists. Principles of basic and advanced competency in psychologist-clergy collaborations are presented, as well as conclusions regarding the significance of each level of collaborative expertise.

Author

Mark R. McMinn, Daniel C. Aikins, and R. Allen Lish

About the Authors:

Professors at Wheaton College

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about interactions with clergy. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Be familiar with how collaborative efforts between psychologists and clergy have been perceived by both professions.

2. Differentiate between basic and advanced collaborative competence.

3. Gain the skills necessary for effective communication between mental health practitioners and clergy members.