FORGOTTEN
TEMPLE OF THE
SPIRITUAL CARE FOR THE UNHOUSED
TRAINING PROGRAM
SPIRITUAL CARE
FOR THE UNHOUSED
3-4 Hour Training, Online OR In-Person
Designed for caregivers, nonprofit staff, social service workers and volunteers, this training gives those on the frontlines the tools and knowledge to navigate spiritual and religious conversations (from an interfaith lens) with folks experiencing homelessness and marginalization.
Interfaith, Inclusive, & Vital to Client Health.
It is rare for those working on the frontlines of homelessness and marginalization to be trained in spiritual & religious care. While no one can replace the work of a chaplain, it is important that the basic tools and knowledge are provided to staff, in order to healthily and positively navigate conversations regarding spirituality and religion when they arise.
Because every human, no matter their housing situation, carries a spiritual life that deserves recognition and support.
Without addressing this, we not only risk their mental health, stability, growth & healing, but our own burnout. Spiritual care tools provide a way to connect with clients & patients that is grounded, transformative, healthy and supportive.
Ensure that your nonprofit, staff and volunteers have these tools that will guarantee higher rates of successful client interactions and lower rates of burnout amongst employees.
What You’ll Walk Away With
How to build trust
through deep listening
Religious/spiritual experiences in homelessness, mental health, addiction & incarceration & how to work with them
Navigating spiritual questions that often arise in trauma
Tools to stay
emotionally grounded
and avoid burnout
Ways to witness suffering without carrying it alone
Navigating big spiritual/existential questions
Is This For You?
Probably.
If you serve, care for, or walk beside unhoused individuals in any capacity, this is for you.
Whether you’re faith-based, medical, social services, grassroots, or nonprofit-affiliated,
you’ll find tools that honor the full humanity of those you care for.
Angie, NoVA
Nonprofit Leader
I am SO grateful to Temple of the Forgotten for their exceptional training on Spiritual Care for the Unhoused.
The content was wise, insightful, and extremely practical. And Rev. Charlotte held the space beautifully, modeling the kind of spiritual care she was teaching.
Whether you are new to this work or looking to go deeper with fellow practitioners, I highly recommend signing up!
Clarke Howley, CA
Interfaith Prayer Probationer
I serve on the board of the Center for Spiritual Living Vallejo, and also on the board of Vallejo Together.
The parts of this training that I found most beneficial was Rev. Charlotte's perspectives, kindness, and ability to gently redirect.
I had already been exposed to, and assimilated a great majority of the information presented. What was the most beneficial was to see how skilled - blessed - gifted Rev Charlotte was in communicating.
She gave the kind of modeling that we all need when learning a new skill. Her focused expertise in COMMUNICATING about and with our friends without shelter was nothing less than inspiring.
Corinne, CA
Chiropractor and PC(USA) Ruling Elder
This training made me realize the importance of spiritual care in the holistic and dignified treatment of unhoused individuals