If you’re a school principal or teacher concerned about school safety and student mental health issues, an NSCA (+1 405 831 3299) chaplain can offer holistic care, guidance and support.
With mass shootings taking place every year and increasing rates of mental health issues in the student body, it's a tough time for teachers in Texas schools. If you need additional support, an NSCA school chaplain can help!
Learn more about chaplains at https://www.nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org
More and more schools across Texas recognize the need for spiritual care on campus, and chaplains are specially trained to provide this attention.
Along with offering a source of empathetic guidance for your student body, chaplains certified through the NSCA undergo rigorous safety training, allowing them to empower administrators and work to keep your school safer.
A recent study published by Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom shows that having a certified chaplain on staff at schools has several benefits. Chaplains shape a school’s ethos and culture with hope. With the presence of an NSCA chaplain, Texas schools can offer another layer of guidance and mental health support.
“At a time when teen suicide rates are high, chaplaincy is a non-threatening solution,” explains a representative. “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.”
According to the organization, chaplains should not be confused with therapists, although both can provide a form of counsel. Chaplains' role is to provide a confidential, nonjudgmental outlet for your students in a less formal, less stigmatized way. While students may be reluctant to approach a student counselor or teacher directly, chaplains are more accessible.
Chaplains take a non-denominational stance to spirituality and never preach or proselytize. NSCA certification equips these school staff members to provide a holistic approach to healthcare, one in which religious and spiritual beliefs are acknowledged as an enduring part of modern life.
School safety is an important part of a chaplain’s job in an educational environment, and NSCA training includes three safety certifications: Threat Assessment, Active Shooter, and Stop the Bleed. In a worst-case scenario, they know exactly what to do and how to de-escalate a dangerous situation.
Available 24/7 for students, teachers, families, and administrative staff, chaplains also help increase teacher retention rates in your school, as the additional counseling support works to prevent burnout and provide a listening ear at times of high stress.
Start empowering your school today with guidance from an NSCA chaplain!
Find further details at https://www.nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org
