Clinical Pastoral Education: Nobody Said It Would Be Like This 

Thinking about entering into Clinical Pastoral Education? Before you apply, read this book. You’ll discover what CPE, the classic gateway to the practice of chaplaincy, is really all about; what it demands of you; what you can do to manage the challenges, stressors, and even risks that await you; and what your options are should you decide to pursue a career in clinical chaplaincy. 

Reviews

"Dianne Edleman’s book, Clinical Pastoral Education: Nobody Said It Would Be Like This, is a great resource for people preparing to enter CPE or wondering about hospital chaplaincy as a vocation. It demystifies the CPE process and program components, gives a good sense of what prospective and new enrollees can expect from their internship/residency, and can even be helpful in giving their families an idea of what’s in store for them, too. For those currently functioning in the field, the self-care portion will be particularly helpful. While no one told Edleman it would be like this, I’m glad she’s telling others how it will be!"

-- Christine Davies
Director of Pastoral Care and ACPE Certified Educator
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Chair of ACPE Certification Commission

"This informative little book is a must read for anyone considering entering a chaplaincy program. Part practical field guide, part storytelling, part deep dive into the emotional and spiritual terrain of caring for patients in extremely stressful situations, Dianne leads the reader through the experience of clinical pastoral education from start to finish. Full of practical tips as well as thoughtful reflections on soul care, this book will help prepare the reader for the full range of experiences ahead."

-- Melissa Auten
Spiritual director, Mosaic Heart Spiritual Direction
Faculty member, North Carolina Institute for Spiritual Direction and Formation"

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How to Use Spiritual Mind Treatment (And What to Do When It Doesn't Seem to Work) 

Learn how to harness the power of affirmative prayer as developed by Ernest Holmes and discover the obstacles that inhibit its effect. Widely used by the Centers for Spiritual Living.  

Reviews

1541addison:
"I highly recommend this book for people who are relatively new to the science of mind school of thought and spirituality. She does a wonderful job of answering the many questions we all have when we are first introduced to this information-- and she does it, thank goodness, in current language in a way that's easy to understand."

D.:
"Such a wonderful little book!... While the writing style is not what I'm usually drawn to, it's actually the perfect tool for the job, resulting in clarity and thoroughness. In a way, her style is reminiscent of the great Ernest Holmes himself, whose teachings are referenced in this book--but less esoteric, more scientific. I've read boatloads of books in the metaphysical genre and so far have not met a single one, before now, that tackles this particular subject. She does a great job of articulating the mind-obstacles that often prevent treatments (or vision boards, or affirmations, etc.) from taking hold, and this is a most valuable service..."

D. Lewin:
"I thought this book was wonderful in its approach to Spiritual Mind Treatment. Most people taking SOM(Science of Mind) classes, this is a good addition to the learning material for class. SMT is something all people in CSL should become proficient at and this book is one that will be a must have in the metaphysical library."

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