The National School Chaplain Association (NSCA) has announced updates to their chaplain certification program, now with an emphasis on reducing student stress levels and empowering school staff.
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The recently announced school chaplain training course equips individuals to contribute directly to the well-being of students and teachers in Texas schools, helping affect lives positively through reduced stress levels and greater empowerment.
More information can be found at https://www.nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org/your-school
The announcement comes as part of the NSCA’s continued campaign to raise awareness of the ways in which having a chaplain on staff can benefit schools, including the provision of a source of confidential support for educators, administrative staff, and students.
Studies from Dublin City University show that having a school chaplain in an educational institution can help reduce stress levels for students as a chaplaincy provides a space for spiritual growth, informal counseling, and personal transformation. With a certified NSCA chaplain, schools can provide an additional mental health outlet for students and educators alike. “School chaplains are not therapists; however, they are able to offer a nonjudgmental channel for individuals to unload stress and anxiety,” explains a spokesperson for the NSCA. “At a time when teacher resignations are at an all-time high, the ‘ministry of presence’ from a chaplain provides teachers and staff with a place to go when life gets hard.”
In addition to empowering students and staff, chaplains can also make a direct contribution to greater school safety, as they are trained to recognize escalating issues. To this end, the NSCA chaplain course includes three foundational safety certifications: Threat Assessment, Active Shooter, and Stop the Bleed.
Chaplains are trained to take a non-denominational, inclusive approach to their role within schools and to respect the faith boundaries of all individuals, adhering to the standards and expectations for a confidential, permission-based, secular workplace.
Schools of all sizes are eligible for chaplain services, and smaller school districts may share a single chaplain. When employed by a school, NSCA chaplains are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to care for teachers and district employees, as well as students.
Participants in the NSCA certification course undergo rigorous screening and a background in ministry or education is generally required. The accredited, 8-week program has open enrollment and can be joined any time.
Interested parties can find more details at https://campuschaplains.org
Contact Info:
Name: Rocky Malloy
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Organization: National School Chaplain Association
Address: PO Box 720746, Norman, OK 73070, United States
Website: https://www.campuschaplains.org
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