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Spiritual Care & Counselling for the Sick

During illness, hospitalization, injury and/or disability, the individual and his/her family experience trauma on many levels. Pastors, counsellors and those involved in care for the sick can play an important role in mobilizing the individual’s spiritual, emotional and social resources to achieve optimum healing and health. The course will help to master basic counselling skills to support the sick person and his/her family; be able to offer spiritual care and guidance in different situations; understand the modern health care environment and how to operate in this environment; have a better understanding of the impact of illness on the person.

7-9 October 2024

3-5 February 2025

5-7 May 2025

4-6 August 2025

CPSC members: 12 

Dutch Reformed Ministers: 15

Course Cost: R1050

University of Pretoria Certificate: R900   

Contac Luvhengo Tshikovele

Tel: 012 329 9492

Email: friend@hospivision.org.za

Trauma counselling

A short course in Trauma Counselling. It is certainly not an overstatement to say that we live in a traumatized society.  South Africa has some of the highest violent crime, abuse and rape statistics in the world.  Caregivers and counsellors in society are overburdened by the psychosocial and spiritual impact of this situation. HospiVision, with its experience in trauma units at hospitals is ideally placed to provide training and practical experience in trauma counselling for lay and professional caregivers.  Key areas that will be addressed by the course are exploring and understanding trauma; narrative approach to trauma counselling; care for the caregiver. 

14-16 October 2024

17-19 February 2025

19-21 May 2025

18-20 August 2025

CPSC members: 13 

Dutch Reformed Ministers:15

Course Cost: R1050

University of Pretoria Certificate: R900   

Contact Luvhengo Tshikovele

Tel: 012 329 9492

Email: friend@hospivision.org.za

Holistic care and support for sick and vulnerable children

During this course, attendees will increase their own understanding of the world of children with regards to their developmental needs, and they will be encouraged to reflect critically on the spiritual experience of children with regards to illness, pain, and suffering. The impact of illness, hospitalisation and health care encounters on the child and family will be discussed, including children living with disabilities, chronic illness, life-threatening conditions such as HIV/AIDS and cancer, as well as the dying child. A discussion on the hospital environment will enable attendees to establish safe and effective visitation programmes for children. Attendees will also gain a better understanding of the rights of children in healthcare as well as relevant aspects of the Children’s Act.

17-19 March 2025

23-25 June 2025

15-17 September 2025

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Course Cost: R1050

University of Pretoria Certificate: R900   

Contact Luvhengo Tshikovele

Tel: 012 329 9492

Email: friend@hospivision.org.za

Addressing spirituality in palliative care

This course, for all caregivers on the Bio-psychosocial-spiritual paradigm, is about caring for those patients diagnosed with life-limiting diseases.It covers relevant aspects of palliative care with a focus on spirituality and existential issues important in the end-of-life situation. A broad based approach is followed as it includes palliative care for those living on the streets, as well as what is of importance for those from other belief systems. As an interactive presentation style is followed, participants can bring their own personal experiences, thereby enriching the knowledge base of this course.

3-5 March 2025

2-4 June 2025

1-3 September 2025

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Course Cost: R1050

University of Pretoria Certificate: R900   

Contact Luvhengo Tshikovele

Tel: 012 329 9492

Email: friend@hospivision.org.za

Online Short Courses

Please Note

Unfortunately, we cannot give refunds for courses not attended, but we can give you a credit note that is valid for 12 months. You can attend any of our short courses, or you may transfer the credit note to someone else.

Courses accredited by the University of Pretoria (UP):

Students can choose whether they want to do an additional assignment after the course in order to receive a UP certificate. This is at an additional cost and the payment can be made after completion of the course when the assignment is sent in. Please note that certificates are issued only once a year by the University of Pretoria. The UP certificates for any courses completed during 2024, will be issued by the University at a ceremony in 2025.