Conclusions
Through feedback, we learned about the expectations of the participants. Most of them wanted a stimulating experience that would bring them closer to their parishioners. They hoped to improve their communication skills. Some few expected a “crash counseling course.” The latter may have been disappointed, since the real outcome of the in-service experiences was in the area of attitudes.
Evaluation sheets, handed in at the last meeting, indicated the need for more in-service projects. Some pastors felt that the workshop had made them realize how much more is involved in counseling than they had thought. Others commented on the tolerant attitude of the group, which helped them overcome their own defensiveness. Some said they had become more aware of their feelings and values.
It was generally felt by participants and workshop faculty that the effort was worthwhile.
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Prior to his present academic work, Dr. Drapela spent 20 years in the Roman Catholic priesthood as pastor, hospital chaplain, and pastoral consultant to a mental health center. Recently he served as director of a series of workshops sponsored by the University of South Florida to promote in-service training of pastoral counselors in the Tampa Bay area.
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Drapela, V.J. In-service training for pastoral counselors. J Relig Health 13, 142–146 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01532756
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