'It was an opportunity to reflect on a very difficult period in ministry, developing better sense of self care and work/life balance'
'I gained self confidence and self control which has resulted in a happier more relaxed me which is reflected in my congregation.
'Reflective practice helps to develop good practice, boundaries, and self-care. Sometimes by the end of curacy, these have already been badly damaged. It would have been a lifeline to me in my first curacy'
'My last PCC meeting was far more relaxed and not combative, which resulted in innovative, creative suggestions from the members.'
'The group has enabled me to value in-depth listening and to contain the desire to instantly ‘make things right’ for others.'
'I have explored ways of handling conflict that can defuse rather than exacerbate the situation.'
'We have had modelled the establishment and maintenance of healthy boundaries.'
Individual Pastoral Supervision, British Army: 'It’s been an absolute privilege. A wonderful exercise in grace and it’s reaffirmed my faith in many ways – a wonderful by-product. We’ve actually been asked to do a video together [with supervisee] to talk about what the programme has meant for us both. I’ve absolutely loved it and would be very keen to participate in similar programmes in future.' Army chaplain