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CPSP Sponsoring Asia-Pacific Symposium on Clinical Pastoral Care

November 17-21, 2008, the Asia-Pacific Symposium on "Clinical Pastoral Care, Counseling, and Education in the Asian Cultural Context" will be held in the dazzling city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It promises to draw seminal theoreticians and clinicians together, in the midst of a vibrant, culturally-diverse environment, to examine and discuss contextual and cultural relevancy in the pastoral care and counseling disciplines.


CPSP inaugurates the first CPSP chapter in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

February 26th, 2008 Dr. Raymond J. Lawrence, General Secretary for the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy reviewed four candidates for Board Certification as Clinical Chaplains and inaugurated the first CPSP chapter in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.


CPSP 2008 Plenary Gathering

CPSP invites you to join us for an exciting time at the 2008 CPSP Plenary March 30 – April 2, 2008. This year's Plenary will feature informative speakers, dynamic group process, and a fun-filled evening with a great Klezmer band.

Arthur Frank will share with us his insights into the role of storytelling in the healing process. Carolyn Cassin brings us insights on improving care for patients at the end of life.

Tuesday evening's "Dessert and Dancing" will feature the joyous Meshugga Klezmer Band as we dance to the sounds of lively Eastern European Jewish folk music.
Be sure to register and make your hotel reservations right away!

Click the link below to download a .pdf file of the 2008 Plenary brochure.
2008 PLENARY BROCHURE file

Hotel Rate Deadline Fast Approaching for 2008 CPSP Plenary
The deadline for the $79.00 hotel rate for the 2008 CPSP Plenary is March 8, 2008, After that date, the rate reverts to the regular room rate of $129.00 per night.
Save yourself some money, and reserve your room NOW!
Call 1-866-657-4458 or the hotel directly at 1-501-371-9000.
Hurry so you won't be disappointed!
CPSP National Clinical Training Seminar

Tuesday, May 6, 2008"Contextual Supervision: Isomorphism and Parallel Process in the Clinical Arena"
Presenter this year is Dr. Jim Pruett
Contention: Identification and management of isomorphism and parallel process provides contextualization of the clinical arena (expanded from the clinical rhombus) pertinent to administration, service, training, education, supervision, certification, accreditation, and regulation

NATIONAL CLINICAL TRAINING SEMINARCarmel Retreat CenterMahwah, New JerseyMay 6-7, 2008

For more Information on all CPSP Educational Events click here to visit the Pastoral Report
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