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Chaplaincy in the Clinical Setting

A questioner asked: We want our patients to receive chaplain services and want to ensure that our patients are not proselytized. How can we do this? Concerning Proselytization: The College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy (CPSP) accredits Clinical Pastoral Education Training programs and certifies Board Certified Clinical Chaplains. We trust that the following would address some of the concerns about proselytization: From the CPSP Code of Professional Ethics: Respect: Colleagues, students, clients, parishioners, and patients deserve our respect. Therefore, members will not proselytize nor impose their own theologies on others. CPSP members will refrain from exploiting relationships or using them to their own advantage. Exploitation includes emotional, financial, sexual, and/or social gain. Records, evaluations, personal notes, and informational conversations will be kept confidential. Competency in Pastoral Care/Counseling : The basic requirements in CPSP for