The Future of Psychospiritual Care - Reflections from Current Knox MPS Students
In this special episode for Spiritual Health Awareness Week, Ministry Forum intern Sara Traficante joins John Borthwick as a co-host to speak with students from Knox College’s Master of Psychospiritual Studies program. Together, they explore what drew them to this unique field, how their sense of calling has evolved through study and clinical experience, and why psychospiritual care matters in today’s world. From hospital chaplaincy to community counselling, each story reveals the deeply reflective and relational work at the heart of spiritual care. The conversation also celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) and the growing need for compassionate presence in a world that is both hurting and hopeful.
Interview with Sara Traficante, Ministry Forum Intern and MPS Student
In this episode, Ministry Forum Intern Sara Traficante shares her journey from a career in music to studying psychospiritual therapy at Knox College. Drawn to ministry through experiences in her church and a contemplative search for deeper meaning, Sara describes how the Master of Psychospiritual Studies (MPS) program allows her to integrate faith with therapeutic practices. She discusses her leadership roles in her church’s Indigenous justice and LGBTQ+ inclusion projects, which highlighted her passion for collaborative, inclusive ministry. At Knox, Sara has found a supportive and diverse learning environment that has helped her develop confidence, spiritual maturity, and a strong sense of call. Her story offers insights for those in ministry who seek to blend spiritual care with community and therapeutic support.