Pastoral Care Associates

06/16/2026

Our Key Speakers for "Healing the heart of Trauma" symposium

Mark your Calendars Now !! 📆

06/11/2026

Healing begins when we understand the whole story.

Join us at the 2026 Annual Healthcare Symposium as we explore the connection between the brain, heart, and trauma and what true healing looks like across mind, body, and spirit.
📅 October 9, 2026
📍 The Oasis, Phoenix, AZ
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Reserve your seat today. Limited capacity.
Registration 🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/healing-the-heart-of-trauma?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcASX3e5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAadPbAkEMsS4zUVj9KWaD9I7bqZz2NnFEE5W31Qn_kIQQWzL98s6kcMcgk2FfQ_aem_NJaFQ_BGujaoFtqspVQLgw

05/20/2026

Healing begins with understanding. ❤️‍🩹

Join us for the Annual Healthcare Symposium: Healing the Heart of Trauma, a powerful day of insight, connection, and hope hosted by Pastoral Care Associates. Hear from leading voices in healthcare, mental health, and spiritual care as we explore the deep connection between trauma, healing, the brain, and the heart.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, caregiver, faith leader, or someone seeking personal healing and growth, this symposium is designed for you.

📍 The Oasis – Phoenix, AZ
🗓️ October 9th, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🎟️ Reserve your spot today through the Zeffy registration link below:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/healing-the-heart-of-trauma

04/15/2026

Join us for the Annual Healthcare Symposium exploring the profound effect of trauma on the mind, heart, and soul.
This one-day event brings together leading experts in healthcare and pastoral care to share insight, research, and real pathways to healing.

🗓 October 9th, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Oasis, Phoenix, AZ
🍽 Lunch included

Featuring keynote speakers: Dr. Ronaldo | Dr. Krishner | Dr. Anderson | Rev. Michael Lessard
Open to healthcare professionals, caregivers, faith leaders, and anyone seeking deeper healing.

🎟 Tickets: $90–$150

04/14/2026

Our Listening Lab 1 – Effective Listening course is now underway, bringing together individuals committed to growing in empathy, compassion, and meaningful connection through pastoral care.
Over five weeks, participants are gaining practical skills to better support and care for others through the power of active listening.

✨ Led by Michael J. Lessard
📍 Westminster Church, Scottsdale

There’s still time to be part of this transformative experience.

🔗 Register now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lab-1-spring--2026

03/16/2026

Pastoral Care Associates is offering Listening Lab 1 – Effective Listening, a 5-week training course led by Michael J. Lessard. This course focuses on developing practical active listening skills used in pastoral care, helping participants learn how to listen with empathy, understanding, and compassion.

📅 Saturdays | 10 AM – 5 PM
Start: March 21
Break for Easter Week
Resume: April 11

📍 Westminster Church
12000 N 90th St, Scottsdale
Saguaros Lounge – 2nd Floor

💲 Cost:$350 (includes Listening Lab book)
☕ Food available for purchase at the café

Learn skills that help you support, understand, and care for others through meaningful listening.

Register NOW at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lab-1-spring--2026

02/19/2026

Healing isn’t only physical.

At Pastoral Care Associates, we provide compassionate spiritual care, emotional support, and a steady presence for those walking through difficult seasons, including the healthcare professionals who serve our communities every day.

Because sometimes what people need most is someone who listens.

Learn more at pastoralcareassociatesaz.org

02/09/2026

Listening is more than hearing words!!

Our new Effective Listening Skills course equips you with practical tools to listen with clarity, empathy, and intention.

Starts March 21st. Book Now at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lab-1-spring--2026

01/16/2026

Care starts with listening. 💙
Our course at Pastoral Care Associates is designed to help you develop the skills needed to support others emotionally and spiritually. Join a community dedicated to compassionate, ethical, and effective pastoral care.

Learn more about our available courses:
🔗 pastoralcareassociatesaz.org/courses/

01/16/2026