CSU and ICISF partnership offering certification in pastoral crisis intervention

The value of psychological crisis intervention principles offered with a spiritual or religious context has long been recognized. Recognizing these benefits, the Charleston Southern University Center for Chaplaincy has partnered with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation to offer certification in Pastoral Crisis Intervention.

Chaplain Monty Self, director of the CSU Center for Chaplaincy, said Charleston Southern University and the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation are pleased to offer the only university-based certification for pastoral crisis intervention. 

CSU will serve as the credentialing agent for the continuing education units, also known as CEUs. Those successfully completing the certification will be certified for five years. At the end of five years, they may take a recertification exam.

Self said, “Pastors and others such as chaplains and pastoral counselors working in the faith-based tradition should consider certification to aid them in supporting people dealing with emergencies, illness, and other crises.” 

Those seeking certification will take an online two-day class with ICISF and then take the Certification of Pastoral Crisis Intervention Examination, which is sponsored and endorsed by Charleston Southern University. 

To get started with the class, visit icisf.org/pastoral-crisis-intervention-psychological-and-faith-based-crisis-intervention.

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