Pastoral Counseling is a psychotherapy which uses spiritual resources as well as psychological understanding for healing and growth.

Most members of this forum are members of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. The members of AAPC are psychotherapists who have extensive professional training, skill, and experience in psychology AND theology. We provide clinically grounded and spiritually sensitive care to those who seek our assistance. AAPC represents over 3,000 Pastoral Counselors around the world.

This is a multi-faith forum. Pastoral Counselors are grounded in many faith traditions including Christian, Jewish, and others. Persons of all faiths are welcome here. Pastoral Counselors do not impose religious beliefs on others.

Discussion topics might include:

• the integration of psychotherapy and spirituality, in many faith traditions
• networking and conversation among AAPC members
• professional issues facing pastoral counselors and psychotherapists
• practical matters in the work of pastoral counseling
• news, articles and information concerning pastoral counseling
• pastoral counselors as a resource for clergy and religious professionals

When you join this forum, you agree to abide by the Participation Agreement (click on the Files link on the left side of this page). You will also find there the Pending Member Letter, which MUST be completed by all applicants for membership. It will be sent to you automatically, when you submit your request to subscribe. Use the REPLY function to return it to the Co-Moderators after you have answered all the questions.

You are invited to visit the AAPC website for more information about the profession of pastoral counseling: http://www.aapc.org