Waskom Trained School Chaplains For Grief Counseling, Mental Health: Update
Dec 4, 2023
Summary
The National School Chaplain Association (NSCA) has announced that certified school chaplains are now available for K-12 educators in Waskom and throughout Harrison County, Texas. The focus of these chaplains is to provide compassionate and non-judgmental spiritual care and counseling, particularly in relation to overcoming grief. This announcement comes as concerns about the mental health challenges faced by students in the US continue to increase. Recent figures from the CDC show that nearly one-third of US students experienced poor mental health in 2021, with more than one in five seriously considering suicide and one in ten attempting suicide. School chaplains offer a non-threatening solution, bridging the gap between spirituality and mental health. They serve as a confidant that students can easily talk to without fear of harassment. While chaplains are not therapists, they work closely with teachers and licensed therapists to identify early signs of grief, depression, and other challenges, thereby increasing school safety and helping students overcome mental health issues. By offering a less stigmatized and weighty alternative to traditional therapy, school chaplains provide an accessible form of support for vulnerable students. The NSCA encourages interested schools to contact them and explore the possibility of working with certified chaplains to positively impact the lives of their students and enhance overall safety.
Certified school chaplains now available for K-12 educators in Waskom and throughout Harrison County, TX, announces The National School Chaplain Association.
Norman, United States - December 4, 2023 /PressCable/ —
The National School Chaplain Association (NSCA) is announcing new opportunities for K-12 schools in Harrison County looking for compassionate, non-judgmental spiritual care and counseling for students and staff - this time with a focus on overcoming grief.
More details can be found at https://www.nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org/school-benefits
The announcement comes amid increasing concerns over the mental health challenges faced by students across the US. Recent figures from the CDC show that nearly a third of all US students experienced poor mental health in 2021 - and more than one in five seriously considered suicide, with a worrying one in ten attempting suicide.
“With teen suicide at an all-time high, chaplaincy is a non-threatening solution,” said a company representative. “Chaplains exist at the complex intersection of spirituality and mental health, where the line between a spiritual crisis and a mental health crisis is not always clear even to the person experiencing it. School chaplains are not therapists; in fact, schools employing chaplains stress that they are only one part of a holistic health and wellness approach. They are a nonjudgmental confidant easy to talk to without fear of harassment, and guided by their training, help decide when to refer someone to a licensed therapist.”
Helping students going through challenging circumstances, school chaplains offer a valuable informal line of help that has none of the weight carried by traditional counselling, explains NSCA. One of the main reasons students avoid traditional therapy is the stigma associated with psychological consultations, and the fear that these interventions will reflect negatively on their transcript when it comes to accessing higher education. Chaplain assistance comes with none of these drawbacks, making it an easier option to accept for vulnerable students.
Correlating their efforts with teacher guidance and licensed therapists, and working closely with students to recognize early signs of grief, depression, and other challenges, school chaplains can substantially increase school safety and help students overcome potentially debilitating mental health issues, says NSCA.
The Association encourages schools looking to make a positive impact in the lives of their students - and increase safety for everyone - to get in touch and take the first steps towards working with certified NSCA chaplains.
Interested parties can find more information at https://campuschaplains.org
Contact Info:
Name: Rocky Malloy
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Organization: National School Chaplain Association
Address: PO Box 720746, Norman, OK 73070, United States
Website: https://www.campuschaplains.org
Source: PressCable
Release ID: 89115304
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