Developing emotional intelligence and counseling self-efficacy in clinical pastoral education in healthcare settings: a multicenter pre-post study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Emotional intelligence (EI) and counseling self-efficacy (CSE) are essential qualities for healthcare chaplains who support individuals experiencing emotional and spiritual distress. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) serves as the primary clinical learning environment for developing EI and counseling skills within spiritual care practice. While limited research suggests CPE's positive effects on personal and professional development, existing studies have methodological limitations. This study addressed these gaps by using validated instruments within a multicenter, pretest-posttest design. We investigated changes in EI and CSE during CPE, explored predictive factors, and examined the relationship between changes in EI and CSE among CPE students participating in their

SUBMITTER: Szilagyi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12549629 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature