The open book points to the Word of God and his guidance that underlies all pastoral care.
The circles point to the counsellor and the care of others – the caregiver embraces others with love and care.
The star symbolises Christ’s light that drives out the darkness of life’s problems.
The colour blue symbolises purity, cleanness and wholeness, which is the result of pastoral and clinical care.
South Africans suffer from spiritual wounds and stress. The causes are many - the lack of reconciliation, poverty, HIV/AIDS, unemployment, ongoing violence, crime and transformation in the workplace. Problems in the family, marriage and relationships are compounded by the issues such as debt and work-related stress.
An overwhelmed society needs trained caregivers to actively become part of the healing process.
