Reflective Practice - Formation and Supervision in Ministry (E-Journal)
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Connective Leadership: Loving Those We Lead
Get PDFThe emphasis on ‘differentiated leadership’ that has dominated much of recent literature needs to be balanced by what Lipman-Blumen calls ‘connective leadership’ in a single-minded ‘double vision.’ Forming the bonds that sustain connectedness must be accompanied by honoring the boundaries necessary to preserve and respect the diversity of humankind
There is an "I" in Leadership
Get PDFOne generally accepted principle about leaders is that they must possess the ego strength and self-differentiation needed to avoid the pitfalls of dynamics such as enmeshment, co-dependency, transference, countertransference, and the violation of boundaries in order to lead effectively. As one of my mentors put it, “You have to wrestle with and rein in the ‘I’ that wants to be seen, recognized and affirmed as a leader.
Spirituality at Work: Shaping Institutional Culture from Within
Get PDFAs spiritual caregivers in healthcare organizations have evolved from external religious visitors to employed, specifically trained professionals, our roles within the institution have changed. We are now both integral clinical practitioners as well as essential business partners; we impact clinical outcomes as well as operational objectives. In this transition, chaplains have had to create ways to continue to hold pastoral and prophetic relationships within our corporate entities
A Response to My Interlocutors
Get PDFFranzen responds to Tartaglia's and Freeman's responses to his article on Transference and Countertransference
Linking the Past to the Future: A Response to Franzen's Essay
No full textResponse to essay written by David Franzen
SECTION 6: FORUM: CHAPLAIN AS PROPHET - EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION
Get PDFThe forum is the section of the journal that features short, personal reflections on a particular theme. This year’s forum invited readers to reflect on when and how chaplains might function as prophets. For those not familiar with the concept of ‘prophet,’ in the Judeo-Christian literature a prophet is God’s messenger, one who brings a word of truth, justice, and/or warning to persons in power or to a nation in general. Most would say that a chaplain’s primary skill set is listening, whereas prophets primarily speak. Furthermore, the chaplain’s primary aim is to comfort, whereas prophets tend to unsettle. Are there ways or occasions when the roles overlap or conflict
SECTION 5: CHAPLAINCY EDUCATION
Get PDFIn this issue of Reflective Practice, we continue this focus on chaplaincy education. However, in this issue we change the subject slightly from previous issues that have focused on the concrete details of chaplaincy education programs. In his essay “Transference and Countertransference in Pastoral Care, Counseling, and Supervision,” David M. Franzen focuses on the content of clinical training. He argues that chaplains need more training in the dynamics of transference and countertransference and that the current lack of full training in this area is limiting the effectiveness of professional chaplains. Franzen has traversed the worlds of both chaplaincy and pastoral counseling. He is a Diplomate with the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and a retired ACPE Supervisor (Educator). He is uniquely positioned to speak to this issue, and his essay is thorough, comprehensive, and compelling
Broadening the Framework: A Response to Franzen's Essay
No full textEven though we may be able to offer only limited didactic teaching around T/CT, my hope is that clinical pastoral educators will supplement students’ exposure to this important topic informally, for instance during group discussions of patient cases and in individual supervisory conferences. This informal input at least will convey that ongoing learning about and awareness of T/CT will enhance their professionalism and effectiveness. Of course, to be accountable to this practice means a commitment on our part as educators to keep learning and to stay current and “fluent” on the topic ourselves
Jethro and Moses: A Biblical Model for Supervision from Exodus 18
Get PDFSupervising those who are in ministerial formation training can be both exciting and daunting. Taking care to create a space and build relationships that will allow for exploration and growth takes attention and intention in order to find the right balance of modeling, demonstrating, and teaching as well as to give room for supervisees to practice and learn on their own. And yet, seeing supervisees flourish and grow in their gifts and skills for ministry can bring great joy as well as opportunities for growth and flourishing for the supervisors