Just completed orientation for our newest batch of CPE trainees— September to December.

We will start our CPO-100 course the week of October 5, and will follow the 2nd semester of Philippine Baptist Theological seminary.

It can be taken as a course through PBTS, or not. It is a 100 hour total time course that gives one a taste of what is involved in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). It is designed to fit the requirements and schedule of a regular seminary course.

Contact us at bukallife@gmail.com or bukallifecare@gail.com if you have any questions.

In the last few days, there has been a number of landslides in the greater Baguio area due to heavy rains. A deadly one occurred only around a 10 minute walk from our counseling center office— in Guisad Surong Barangay. We were asked to help minister to survivors and families. With 10 lives lost in the landslide, this is a great blow to so many.

We joined in two main activities. One is standard chaplaincy, meeting with people close to the site (in Baguio Internation Academy, in Guisad Surong) and with family members at the vigil for their loved ones.

The other activity was a partnership with Pag-asa Para sa Bata Project. The focus for this work was on the use of art for therapeutic purposes. Below is the article from the Baguio City Information Office

As part of the continuing psychosocial response for families affected by the recent disaster, Pag-asa Para sa Bata Project and Bukal Life Care and Counseling Center in coordination with this office thru the Baguio Mental Health Council conducted a Mental Health and Pastoral Support Activity for internally displaced individuals temporarily staying at Baguio International Academy.

Today’s activity provided a safe and supportive space where participants could receive emotional and spiritual care and begin to process the stress, grief, fear, uncertainty, and other challenges associated with displacement and loss. Sessions were organized according to age and developmental needs to promote an appropriate and respectful approach to support. Individuals who required more focused assistance were also provided with one-on-one counseling.

Follow-up sessions will be continued by the CSWD and partner agencies to continue to provide sustained psychosocial and pastoral support, particularly for families whose homes were severely damaged and for those who have experienced the loss of loved ones.

Through this initiative, the the team contributed to the city’s ongoing efforts to foster healing, resilience, dignity, and hope among internally displaced individuals as they recover and begin rebuilding their lives.

Bukal Life Care will be presenting our ministry and especially the Clinical Pastoral Education program at the Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary this month.

When: Thursday, July 23rd, 2026. 9:30am to 10:30am.

Where: PBTS Chapel Service. Chapel A, PBTS. 19 Tacay Road, Baguio City

Summer CPE is coming to an end now as the new school year starts. We do have a couple of things coming.

#1. June 8 is the start of CPO-200. This is a 200 hour, 6 week course preparing trainees for CPE.

#2. June 19 is the start of CPE for 4th unit trainees.

In September we expect to start up more training groups. We will update you as they come up.

===Child Safety Conference– Feb 25-26, 2026. Held at PBTS, and led by Pag-Asa para sa Bata at Kabataan Project, with Bukal Life Care one of their partners for this effort.

===CPE and CPO are finishing up for winter, with new groups starting soon. The following is our tentative upcoming schedule:

Summer Intensive CPE Group A: March 30 – June 5

Summer Intensive CPE Group B: April 8 – June 26

Summer Intensive CPE Group C: May 6 July 25.

We just had the orientation for our February (Feb 3 – Apr 24) batch. The group will be split into four groups. Below is the group of trainees and supervisors. Our next batch (Summer Intensive) will start at the end of March. Email us at bukallife@gmail.com for more information (or go to the Contact Us page on this website.