Houston schools can access additional support and spiritual guidance for staff and students with certified chaplains from the National School Chaplains Association (+1 405 831 3299).
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The newly announced chaplaincy positions for schools offer a number of benefits, including improved safety, higher teacher retention rates, and better mental health for teachers and students.
Further details can be found at https://www.nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org
With availability for schools of all sizes throughout the Houston area, chaplains certified through the National School Chaplain Association (NSCA) undergo extensive training. The position is designed to provide auxiliary spiritual support for school staff and counseling teams, as well as youth.
A recent report from the University of Staffordshire in the United Kingdom shows that school chaplains can play an important role in educational environments, contributing to school ethos and culture while also offering pastoral care for individuals. With teen suicide rates currently at an all-time high, NSCA chaplains can offer a non-threatening source of support.
“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,” says a spokesperson. “School chaplains are not therapists; they are only one part of a holistic health and wellness approach.”
According to the NSCA, students may often find it difficult to approach a formal school counselor or therapist, as there is often a stigma attached to these positions. In contrast, non-denominational chaplains are seen as non-threatening and offer a safe, inclusive space.
With concerns about school security also at a historical peak, NSCA chaplains undergo extensive safety training, including Threat Assessment, Active Shooter, and Stop the Bleed certifications. They have the skills to recognize potential threats and can take action to prevent escalation.
All certified chaplains operate under a strict code of ethics. As such, they do not accept gifts or gratuities from teachers, staff, or students, promote a particular religious group or church, preach or proselytize, force conversations or relationships with teachers or students, or break confidentiality.
In addition to working on campus, NSCA chaplains are available 24/7 to provide counsel, prayer, and spiritual care for school staff, students, and families. They provide a non-judgmental outlet for individuals within the Texas school system to unload stress and anxiety.
Interested parties can find further details about school chaplaincy positions at https://www.nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org/your-school
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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
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