Kirsty Bucknell: Improving self reflection to strengthen resilience in ministry workers

The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele

A new study shows that training in systematic self reflection will develop resilience among ministry workers, who are at risk of stress related ill health.

Self reflective resilience training is beneficial to those in ministry roles and programs in this area can minimise stress related ill health.

BUT, Not all self reflection is equal.

Organisational Psychologist with Sydney’s Center for Ministry Development Kirsty Bucknell has surveyed and tested a significant number of Australian Protestant Ministry workers to analyse the relationship between self reflection and mental health outcomes.

Kirsty’s just completed her PhD on this subject and says while there is a high sense of purpose and personal satisfaction in ministry work the stressors and strains of the role have been associated with burnout and stress related ill health.

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Chapters

1. Kirsty Bucknell: Improving self reflection to strengthen resilience in ministry workers (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Kirsty Bucknell's Research (00:03:00)

3. Ministry Burnout: Concerning Statistics (00:05:37)

4. Understanding Self-Reflection and Resilience (00:09:02)

5. Developing Adaptive Self-Reflection Skills (00:13:49)

6. Three Key Resilience Capacities (00:16:34)

7. Resources: Building Your Assets (00:20:02)

8. Strategies for Handling Difficult Situations (00:24:16)

9. Core Beliefs and Their Impact (00:30:13)