Clergy contact us every week to share their story - and here's what they say
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'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
Managing Difficult Conversations workshop: 'I felt so much better equipped ...I feel confident we should be able to get a better resolution.' Archdeacon
Trauma-informed Ministry in the time of Covid: 'This was cutting edge learning; really felt we were in the presence of someone taking us into new places but who was also excellent with us as local clergy – thank you!'
Negotiating Relationships and Managing Expectations Post-pandemic: 'This was a really good course. There was a lot of valuable, thoughtful, and well-prepared information delivered in quite a short time! There were lots of insights which I think will help me a lot both in the short-term and in the future. '
Developing Resilience Post-pandemic: 'You [trainer] have given so much warmth and encouragement and you have also been the voice that challenges, and you bring all that across so well. A huge thank you to you, and more clergy need to do this session with you.'
'St Luke's Resilience Workshop is a must for the clergy.'
'Some of the most helpful and useful training I have ever attended.'
'Trainer was very engaging and energising. Thank you very much.'
'Thank you, that is really helpful and offers us a chink of light!'
We had suspected for years that my son had autism. Family life was very difficult every day. We were all struggling to cope with our son and to know how best to help him. The waiting list in our area was three years-plus and we felt that for his sake and ours, we couldn’t wait that long.
With St Luke’s help, we met for a consultation with a child psychiatrist, followed by a child psychologist and speech and language therapist. As a result, my child has received a diagnosis of high-functioning autism. Because NICE guidelines were used, this diagnosis is recognised by our local authority and accepted by my son’s school.
This has had a huge impact on all our family’s lives, particularly my son. He has been able to accept who he is and has made so many positive steps in life. As parents, we now feel a lot more able to understand our son and help him in life. We are so, so grateful that this was able to happen!
