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Pastoral Supervision Training in the UK

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Professional Diploma in Pastoral Supervision

IPCS are now recruiting for the 2026-27 Professional Diploma in Pastoral Supervision. This course is ideal for those looking for an in-depth understanding of pastoral supervision with the opportunity to develop their skills in this vital area. Choose from online or hybrid mode, each consisting of six, two-day workshops. This course is ideal for those currently engaged in pastoral and ministerial work who are wanting to explore how pastoral supervision can be effectively used to support their own ministry and the ministry of others. Booking links and further course details can be found here: https://www.pastoralcs.org.uk/professional-diploma-in-pastoral-supervision/ or see the attached brochure - here

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Institute of Pastoral Supervision & Reflective Practice

IPSRP runs ongoing professional training in Pastoral and in Cross-Professional Supervision. The Certificate and Diploma courses are run twice per year with additional bespoke courses for specific audiences. Since its inception in 2009 the course has attracted students from the UK, France, Greece, Malta, Australia and New Zealand. Alumni include adult educators, art therapists, chaplains, children’s support workers, clergy, coaches, community activists, counsellors, critical incident stress management facilitators, dance movement psychotherapists, dramatherapists, faith leaders, music therapists, nurses, play therapists, psychodramatists, religious sisters, social workers, therapeutic support workers and university lecturers. Graduates come from a range of spiritual traditions including Buddhism, Christianity, Humanists, Judaism, One Spirit InterFaith Ministry and Sufism. The Course Director is Dr Michael Paterson author of Pastoral Supervision: Creativity in Action (2021) Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Pastoral Supervision Revisited and Revisioned (2020) Pastoral Supervision: A Handbook (2010 and 2015) and Empowering Ministry: Pastoral Supervision in Context (2014). Michael is a founding member of APSE and Associate Professor of Supervision Alpha Crucis College, Australia. Further details from training.IPSRP@gmail.com 

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Group Supervision Training 2026

THE IPSRP Diploma in Group Supervision will be held at the Wisdom Centre, Romsey, Hampshire from 3-5 September 2026. The course can be taken as Continuing Professional Development (3 days in person, £685) or for the Diploma Award (3 days + 4 online workshops and a further day in person, £1150.) The course will be led by Tony Nolan & Susan Woodhead. Notes of interest should be made to training.IPSRP@gmail.com

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Time to advance your supervision?

ARE you an experienced supervisor looking to elevate your credentials and deepen your practice? The APSE Accreditation Bridging Course could be your next step. This tailored offering supports supervisors in transitioning into the pastoral supervision context, accredited by APSE (Association for Pastoral Supervision and Education). Who should attend? Experienced Supervisors: Ideal for practitioners with at least 70 hours of certified training in clinical, coaching, or spiritual direction supervision. Accreditation Seekers: Perfect if you wish to complete the APSE pastoral supervisor accreditation process. The Bridging Course fulfils the pastoral supervision-specific training component required by APSE, when paired with your prior 70-hour supervision foundation training. Course Content & Aims Integrating Theology & Spirituality Explore the nuances of supervision in both faith-based and secular environments. Learn to weave theological insights, spiritual awareness and worldview into your professional practice. Dual-Context Competence Gain confidence in supervising clients from diverse belief systems—whether rooted in spiritual traditions or a secular outlook. Roll-Out Ready Skills The course prepares you for direct APSE accreditation and strengthens your pastoral supervision toolkit, with tools to help your supervisee to explore and reflect upon their work. Course Logistics Dates: Two concentrated half-day sessions: Saturday, 27th September 2025 and Saturday, 4th October 2025 Times:  Each session runs 9:30 am – 1:00 pm (UK time) on Zoom. Continuing Professional Development (CPD):  Earn 7 hours of CPD credit. Investment: All-inclusive fee of £140. Why Participate? Accreditation Boost – Complete the APSE pastoral supervision  requirement. Broadened Practice – Skillfully supervise across spiritual and secular settings. Enhanced Credibility – Elevate your profile with peer-recognised accreditation and CPD recognition. Course Leaders:- Deanne Gardner and David Ryder, who both bring a wealth of experience in pastoral, clinical, and  spiritual supervision.  How to Register/Learn More To register your interest or request further details, please send an email to David Ryder at: david4apse@gmail.com    

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Advertising CPD seminars

A NUMBER of APSE members indicated in a survey that they would be willing to run some CPD seminars for APSE members – either in-person or online. If this is you — or you would like to do this, please  DOWNLOAD THIS FORM to your desktop, fill it in and email it to Peter Gubi on peter4apse@gmail.com. Peter will then negotiate a date with you to do this.

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