CASC / ACSS
The Canadian Association for Spiritual Care/ Association Canadienne des Soins Spirituels
is a national multifaith organization which is committed to the professional education, certification and support of people involved in pastoral care and pastoral counselling
provides educational programs for lay persons and clergy who are preparing to become chaplains, pastoral counsellors, ministers, priests, or community based pastoral care workers
provides education and certification for supervisors and specialists
is concerned with a holistic approach to health care and personal development with a special focus on spiritual and religious care
Members of CASC are employed in a variety of ministries and work settings, some of which include:
health care facilities
pastoral counselling centres
prisons and correctional facilities
industrial facilities
developmental handicap services
parishes, congregations
private practice
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