American Association of Pastoral Counselors
"The American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) represents and sets professional standards for over 3,000 Pastoral Counselors and 100 pastoral counseling centers in North America and around the world..."
Association of Professional Chaplains
"We are an interfaith professional pastoral care association of providers of pastoral care endorsed by faith groups to serve persons in physical, spiritual,
or mental need in diverse settings throughout the world."
Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education
- "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"
George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health
"The George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health (GWish) is a university-based organization, which is working toward a more compassionate system of healthcare by restoring the heart and humanity of medicine through research, education, and policy work focused on bringing increased attention to the spiritual needs of patients, families, and the healthcare professionals."
HealthCare Chaplaincy
"The HealthCare Chaplaincy (HCC), incorporated in 1961, is one of the largest and most influential multifaith, not-for-profit centers for pastoral care, education, research, and consulting in the world."
National Association of Catholic Chaplains
"The National Association of Catholic Chaplains is a professional association for certified chaplains and CPE supervisors who participate in the healing mission of Jesus Christ. We provide standards, certification, education, advocacy and professional development for our members."
- Pastoral Care Notes on Care at the End of Life - Office of Health Care Ministry, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston
- Spiritual Care Program
"The aim of the Spiritual Care Program is to demonstrate practical ways in which the compassion and wisdom of the Buddhist teachings can be of benefit to those facing illness or death and also to their families and medical caregivers. Based on the teachings of Sogyal Rinpoche and his classic bestseller, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, together with insights drawn from hospice experience, we offer an integrated approach for people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds."
