kivafeather.com - Resources for Reflection, Renewal on The Spiritual Journey To RECOVERY (Addiction, Mental Health, Bereavement) through The Circle Of KIVA (Keeping Individual Value Alive)
ON-LINE FALL 2024
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With eyes to pierce the clouds
and feathered wings to weave
a signature upon the sky,
The Monarch
prepares to
conquer and celebrate
all that lies ahead -
adversity, challenge,
victory, triumph.
Each with fortitude and perseverance
which lies within the soul and heart.
These are
The New Feathers of The Monarch-
a new dream to be explored
and a new horizon to be crossed.
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This Website is currently under developmental phase. It is published at present time to obtain suggestions regarding content and layout will be appreciated by sending them to our email address above.
Graphics by Serena Freewymn (beautiful, courageous daughter).
Unless otherwise noted, Royalty Free & Public Domain Illustrations have been uploaded through Unsplashh.com; Pixabay.com; Bing.com. Special acknowledgement is given to Kachina House of Sedona, Arizona Photographer/artist name given when available.
Direct on-line sources as Etsy and Ebay are not included.
Citations for quotations, etc., sometimes comes from multiple sources. All have been included, when found, with the notation of use for educational, non-profit purposes, inspirational/pastoral purposes.
There are many 'evidence-based' supplements throughout this project, which have been originally developed as a Capstone Project for Clinical Pastoral Education Diplomate Peer Review by the College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy and the Center For Spiritual Change & Pastoral Formation. These resources may be used at no cost for Individual Reflection or Group Discussion. Acknowledgement to New Feather Village is requested.
As a part of Sections 10 - Section 18, entitled The Spiritual Journey, there is direct reference to Individual Reflection Journals that may be purchased directly through New Feather Village.
Each are entitled -
The Circle Of KIVA, A Guided Journal of Spiritual Reflection
For Mental Health And Addiction Recovery
(Inspired by the wisdom of The First Nation)
KIVA – Keeping Individual Value Alive, A Place of Reflection and Renewal
Each Reflective Journal includes the following title(s).
1 - Empowerment & Life Needs
2 - Independence & Life Values
3 - Choice & Spiritual Values
4 - Hope & Spiritual Needs
5 - Vision & Spiritual Expression
6 - Healing & Spiritual Community
7 - Courage & Therapeutic Needs
8 - Family & Community Of Healing
Once again, a brief complimentary Outline that is based these Reflective Journals is included in Section 10 through Section 15 of this website.
New Feather Village is prepared to offer on-line or on-site retreats, based upon the content of these Reflective Journals.
Chaplains who have an interest in completing a full-unit, on-line unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (with a direct emphasis in Addiction and Mental Health) may do so through The Center For Spiritual Care and Pastoral Formation - based in Grand Junction, Colorado OR Community Care Chaplains, based in Phoenix Arizona (affiliated with the College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy), will benefit from such a unit of instruction. These Retreats and Units of Clinical Pastoral Education are also available to Clinicians, Clergy and other Spiritual Care Practitioners, either on-line or on-site.
Feel free to use these outlines with our compliments, with an acknowledgement to New Feather Village (kivafeather.com)
Contact us for further information regarding: the purchase of these Reflective Journals, New Feather Village Spiritual Retreats or Clinical Pastoral Education (on-line or on-site).
Now that our self-promotion is taken care of, we do hope that you will enjoy, be uplifted and edified by this offering which has been 30 years in its development.
Blessings to you and yours, as participants in or as providers of Recovery, as we are all joined together in The Circle Of KIVA (Keeping Individual Value Alive).
Black Elk said it best, that everything is done in a circle. Indeed that it is how it is and that is how it should be.
RESOURCES FOR THE SIRITUAL CAREGIVING COMMUNITY
1. Clinical & Inspirational Literature
2. Training Workshops
3.Clinical Pastoral Education
4. Caregiver Support Groups
5. Spiritual Retreats
6. Sharing Of Self
7. Case Study Conferences, Literature Review
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Links to these resources are provided. Submissions are welcome.
Sources must be cited
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· We offer workshops for Spiritual Care Practitioners, who wish to increase their skills in ministering and compassionate caregiving.
· Extensive training on the nature of Spiritual Assessments is available, not only for Spiritual Practitioners but for the Interdisciplinary Team.
· Emphasizing Addiction, Mental Health, Palliative Care
· Rooted in Transactional Analysis and Genogram
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CPE is offered for chaplains, ordained and lay clergy. Rigorous training is comprised of 400 clock hours per unit, including -
An intensive blend of experiential and didactic based group process, with an emphasis upon case study of direct interaction between the client/ patient and the chaplain/spiritual care provider.
Extensive reading of current and foundational literature will also be expected, as this is considered to be the equivalent of a 3 to 6 graduate level credit experience, which combines: didactic lecture; group process through peer review of case studies and presentations based upon reading and research into pertinent and relevant clinical/spiritual issues.
Each Clinical Pastoral Education unit is 400 total hours for completion over a period of 6 to 9 months, depending upon the venue in which the student is providing clinical/pastoral care and the learning objectives and schedules of other members of the peer group.
This single unit which emphasizes addiction and mental health, may be taken as an additional unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or which may be combined with the course of CPE study being taken through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy or the Center For Spiritual Growth and Pastoral Formation. Both of these cognate groups are direct affiliates of the Spiritual Care Association. Those choosing to enroll through CPSP will do so under the purviews of the Community Care Chaplains, based in Phoenix, Arizona. Those choosing to enroll under the purviews of the CSCPF may do so under the auspices of the peer group located in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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We offer support groups for families, caregivers and spiritual practitioners who often need a place to express concerns, challenges, successes and accomplishments. Although we are not a licensed clinical agency we are prepared to provide Pastoral Counseling and referrals to appropriate clinical providers.
This is also a place for Pastoral Support for those who are dealing with specific issues, such as addiction, divorce, or grief. This is a place to connect with others who understand what you're going through and to help you find the support that you may need.
Though we are a non-licensed Clinical Organization, our emphasis is upon providing Evidenced Based Spiritual perspective to assist in coping with or resolving life events and transitions.
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New Feather Village sponsors and hosts two-day retreats for individuals or small groups who wish for some time to simply become reacquainted with their worth as individuals. Periods for guided group and individual reflection are provided.
These opportunities for Reflection and Renewal may be offered for Spiritual Care Practitioners who serve as Chaplains, Clergy or Clinicians and citizens who also desire to have a broader overview of the Spiritual issues related to Dual Diagnosis (Mental Illness and Addiction)
The format will also include opportunities for Spiritual Reflection and Renewal through appropriate music, literary discussions and related group interaction. These retreats may be offered on-line or on-site, based upon the location and preferences of the potential participants.
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New Feather Village sponsors and hosts two-day retreats for individuals or small groups who wish for some time to simply become reacquainted with their worth as individuals. Periods for guided group and individual reflection are provided.
These opportunities for Reflection and Renewal may be offered for Spiritual Care Practitioners who serve as Chaplains, Clergy or Clinicians and citizens who also desire to have a broader overview of the Spiritual issues related to Dual Diagnosis (Mental Illness and Addiction)
The format will also include opportunities for Spiritual Reflection and Renewal through appropriate music, literary discussions and related group interaction. These retreats may be offered on-line or on-site, based upon the location and preferences of the potential participants.
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In partnership with the College of Supervision & Psychotherapy (Community Care Chaplains, Phoenix, Arizona) and Center For Spiritual Growth and Pastoral Formation (Grand Junction, Colorado), potential participants may be given a direct referral to offer a Didactic Presentation or Case Studies in Group Process, for growth as a Spiritual Care Provider and in partial fulfillment of progress toward completion of a single Clinical Pastoral Care Unit. Participation and presentation in these Case Study Conferences is through direct invitation of the sponsoring cognate group and referral by the CEO of New Feather Village.
Included will be examination of various models of Spiritual Assessments: a) standard established formats and b) those which emphasize the areas of addiction, mental health and bereavement.
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Spiritual Care Practitioners may gather together on-line or on-site, to share of experiences, concerns and issues regarding the Spiritual Aspects of client/patient care. Included, is a strict format of how The Talking Circle conducted.
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