College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy
Recovery of Soul in the
Clinical Pastoral Movement
The Highest Standard in Clinical Chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Training
CPSP is the only established chapter-based pastoral care organization that provides ongoing peer review and support to chaplains throughout their careers. CPSP is the only fully integrated chaplaincy community, with membership including those in CPE training, board-certified chaplains, pastoral supervisors, and pastoral psychotherapists.
Our Organization
CPSP has been around for more than a quarter of a century. It started out as a reform movement with the aim of raising the bar on what chaplaincy and training chaplains is all about.
Benefits of Accreditation
Accreditation of training programs is the primary purpose of CPSP (Standards, §100; Accreditation, §100).
CPSP Offers Certification
CPSP formed as a community of practice, that is, a group of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do, and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.
Benefits of Chapter Life
Chapter Life is essential to one's participation in the CPSP community. In fact, no one can secure and maintain CPSP credentials without an active and committed involvement in chapter life.
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