NEW: PrairieFire: A New Program of Spiritual Renewal and Formation
PrairieFire is designed for people who desire to live each day prayerfully and intentionally, who long to respond fully to God's call. All who seek companionship in their spiritual journeying are encouraged to apply. Applicants may include clergy and chaplains, counselors and social workers, healthcare professionals, spiritual directors, parish nurses, Stephen Ministers, hospice staff and lay persons.
PrairieFire is a two-year program that will meet monthly, September through June, beginning September 2008, in Des Moines. Grounded in the Christian contemplative tradition, the classes will feature didactic and experiential elements.
Kathy Reardon, RN, MS, and Kay Riley, MA, are the Co-Directors of PrairieFire.
Contact J. Jeffrey Means, Ph.D., at the Center to request an application packet.
Continuing Education Classes/Workshops
Continuing Education Classes are designed for religious and mental health professionals. Classes generally run 10 weeks for a total of 15 hours of continuing education. Participants meet on Fridays from 8:15 – 9:45 a.m. at the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center. Classes are offered on a rotating basis and are taught by members of the Center's clinical staff. The following classes/workshops are currently planned:
NEW!! Fall 2008 Course Offering
The fall 2008 course offering will meet for ten (10) weeks.
This course provides 15 hours toward the continuing education requirements of the Iowa Board of Social Work Examiners and the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
INTRODUCTION to PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY
| Dates: |
September 12, 2008 - November 21, 2008 |
| Time: |
Fridays, 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. for ten weeks |
| Location: |
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
2929 Westown Parkway, Suite 110, West Des Moines |
| Cost: |
$200 plus optional texts |
| Registration Deadline: |
September 5, 2008
To register, call (515) 274-4006 or e-mail info@dmpcc.org. |
| Instructor: |
Lisa Streyffeler, Ph.D. |
PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY is an approach to therapy that views human beings as complex organisms motivated by unconscious as well as conscious forces. Psychological symptoms are seen as having meaning, and a central aspect of healing is the search for understanding that meaning in the context of a caring therapeutic relationship. Understanding the meaning of psychological pain and having the support to try living in new ways can help individuals live healthier, more satisfying lives.
The course will cover the basic concepts in psychodynamic work, including therapeutic stance, factors involved in psychological healing, establishing a working alliance, and transference and countertransference. The focus will be more on the practicalities of conducting psychodynamic psychotherapy than on theory. Presentations, readings, and class discussion will form the basis of the course. The course is appropriate for therapists and others interested in an entry-level grounding in psychodynamic thought and practice.
The INSTRUCTOR: Lisa L. Streyffeler, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist at the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center. In addition to her interest in psychodynamic psychotherapy,
she has interests in maternal mental health during the prenatal and postpartum periods,
the intersection of theology and personality, and professional development
For more information or to register, call (515) 274-4006 or e-mail info@dmpcc.org.
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Professional Education Programs in Counseling and Psychotherapy
The Psychotherapy Institute of Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center is devoted to providing professional learning experiences in psychotherapy. The Institute's faculty and supervisory staff is composed of pastoral counselors, licensed clinical psychologists, licensed independent social workers, marriage and family therapists, child psychologists, and licensed mental health counselors. We also have staff members who specialize in spiritual direction and healing touch, sex therapy, and career counseling. Staff members speak the language of object relations theory as that is informed by self psychology, trauma theory, and systems theory. This orientation enables us to focus on the systemic and intra-psychic dimensions of human problems. We are committed to a view of healing that includes questions of meaning and not merely symptom relief, a desire to help clients find voice for all their concerns, and a respect for the complex integration of body, mind, and soul within all persons.
The Institute currently offers the following post-graduate programs:
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Residency Program in Psychotherapy
This intense professional learning experience is designed to benefit those persons who have completed graduate level programs in religion and/or mental health related fields and wish to develop good psychotherapy skills.
This program provides an excellent learning and practice environment designed around a model of professional formation. This model emphasizes the integration of knowledge and skill with the personal and professional identity of each person in training. Attention is also given to the integration of one’s spiritual/faith/value commitments with his/her theory and practice of psychotherapy.
This program is designed as a two-year clinical experience with strong didactic and supervision components. Key components of the program include: individual and group supervision, intake staffing consultation groups, interdisciplinary case conferences, theological reflection conferences, a professional formation group, ongoing seminars on topics related to the theory and practice of psychotherapy, and periodic evaluations of progress toward one’s own learning objectives.
A third year is optional upon recommendation of the supervisory staff and faculty. The program requires about 20 hours of work per week, including a full day and a half each week at the Center. Participants see clients at the Center. Tuition is $4,000 per year.
The Institute is proud to have a working relationship with the University of Iowa School of Social Work and the Illinois and Minnesota Schools of Professional Psychology. In addition, our affiliation with Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary enables interested students to pursue a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy.
For additional information, contact J. Jeffrey Means, Ph.D., Director of Professional Education at (515) 274-4006, or email: jmeans@dmpcc.org
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Professional Education for Persons in Ministry
* Pastoral Care Specialist Program
The Ministry Resource Center of Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center is again offering this two-year program of professional development and renewal. The Pastoral Care Specialist Program is designed for pastors, chaplains, and lay persons involved in ministries of pastoral care. Participants meet monthly to learn about areas critical to effective pastoral care, and for support, encouragement, and consultation on their work. Participants can solidify what they already do well and integrate new knowledge and skills into their ministries. Seminar topics vary each year.
This year's program will begin the second Tuesday of September (September 9, 2008) and runs through the second Tuesday of June (June 9, 2009). Participants meet from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Tuition for the program is $500 for each of the two years. The next year's program will follow a similar schedule. The deadline for registrations is September 3, 2008.
For those who qualify, this program is designed to meet some of the requirements for certification by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors as a Pastoral Care Specialist. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary also offers academic credit for participation in the program for those enrolled in its Doctor of Ministry Program in Theology and Leadership.
For additional information or to obtain a registration form for fall 2008, contact J. Jeffrey Means, Ph.D., Director of Professional Education, at (515) 274-4006, or email: jmeans@dmpcc.org
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Pastoral Care Specialist Schedule for 2007-2008
September 11 Topic: The Nature and Practice of Helping
Presenter: J. Jeffrey Means, Ph.D.
October 9 Topic: Issues in End of Life Care
Presenter: Norma Hirsch, M.D.
November 13 Topic: Attachment and Loss
Presenter: J. Jeffrey Means, Ph.D.
December 11 Topic: Evil in Everyday Life
Presenter: J. Jeffrey Means, Ph.D.
January 8 Topic: Ministry to People Who Are Traumatized
Presenter: J. Jeffrey Means, Ph.D.
February 12 Topic: Love, Addiction and Need
Presenter: J. Jeffrey Means, Ph.D.
March 11 Topic: Cultural Myths
Presenter: J. Jeffrey Means, Ph.D.
April 8 Topic: Helping Parents Help their Kids
Presenter: Doug Aupperle, Ph.D.
May 13 Topic: Ministry to the LGBT Community
Presenter: Susan Houts, M.S.W.
June 10 Topic: Renewing the Spirit
Presenter: Kathy Reardon, R.N., M.S.
Participant comments about the Pastoral Care Specialist Program:
“The Pastoral Care Specialist Program provides valuable insights into dimensions and nuances of ministry for the practitioner. The casual professional setting allows for candid discussion among peers and experts. The course’s usefulness is evident for the novice as well as the seasoned veteran.”
“The Pastoral Care Specialist Program gives you a wider view of the struggle of God’s people and provides guidance on how we can better help our brothers and sisters as they respond to life’s fragility.”
What I found most valuable about the program:
Presentations by specialists
The opportunity to ask questions
Suggested reading lists
Writing my reflections
Feedback on reflections”
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