33rd Annual Psychotherapy & Faith Conference

Ongoing social, political, and environmental turbulence has left many individuals feeling confused, disoriented, fatigued, and disenchanted. Images, experiences, and stories of human suffering seem inescapable as we witness conflict unfolding all around us. Despite these challenges, there remains an enduring possibility and capacity for resilience, transformation, connection, and a sense of togetherness. This conference explores perspectives that demonstrate how psychotherapy and faith may work together to facilitate the reconciliation of internal conflicts, enabling individuals to confront and integrate emotions that otherwise may be repressed, on the one hand, or maladaptively expressed, on the other. Both may serve as vital resources, offering spiritual anchoring, a sense of solace, and the soothing balm of community and connectedness.

Mental health professionals and clergy can enhance their ability to foster healing by gaining a deeper understanding of how these resources are situated within the current social context. Join us in this exploration of important themes that can guide us through life’s most challenging moments and discover how they can enrich your professional practice and personal understanding.

Five and one-half (5.5) continuing education hours are offered for the following professions:
Psychiatry
Psychology
Social Work
Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Counseling

Certificates of attendance will be offered to all participants.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants will have a better understanding of how to:
– apply principles from world traditions to inform the experience of suffering.
– integrate spiritual resources in clinical settings.
– engage in depolarizing interactions with those who hold differing beliefs.