Lubbock school administrators concerned about school safety and student respect issues find guidance and support from certified National School Chaplain Association (+1 405 831 3299) professionals, now with expanded availability across Texas.
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The recently expanded availability for school chaplains across Texas comes at a time when many schools are seeking additional support and pastoral care for students and staff alike.
Further details can be found at https://www.nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org
Along with offering a source of empathetic support and guidance for the student body, chaplains certified through the NSCA undergo rigorous safety training, allowing them to empower administrators and work to keep schools safer.
A recent study published by Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom shows that having a certified chaplain on staff at schools brings a number of benefits, as chaplains shape a school’s ethos and culture while also filling a unique pastoral role. With the presence of an NSCA chaplain, Texas schools can offer another layer of guidance and mental health support.
“At a time when teen suicide rates are high, chaplaincy is a non-threatening solution,” explains a representative. “Chaplains exist at the complex intersection of spirituality and mental health, where the line between a spiritual crisis and a mental health crisis is not always clear, even to the person experiencing it.”
According to the organization, chaplains should not be confused with therapists, although both can provide a form of counsel. In the case of a chaplain, their role is to provide a confidential, nonjudgmental outlet for students in a less formal, less stigmatized way. While students may be reluctant to approach a student counselor directly, chaplains are more accessible.
Chaplains take a non-denominational stance to spirituality and never preach or proselytize. NSCA certification equips these school staff members to provide a holistic approach to healthcare, one in which religious and spiritual beliefs are acknowledged as an enduring part of modern life.
School safety plays an important part of a chaplain’s job in an educational environment, and NSCA training includes three safety certifications: Threat Assessment, Active Shooter, and Stop the Bleed.
Available 24/7 for students, teachers, families, and administrative staff, chaplains also help increase teacher retention rates in Texas schools, as the additional counseling support works to prevent burnout and provide a listening ear at times of high stress.
Interested parties can find further details at https://www.nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org
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Organization: National School Chaplain Association
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