Trauma, Spirituality & Therapy

A LIVE, INTERACTIVE, VIRTUAL Workshop
​for Mental Health Clinicians​

​Presented by Andrea Mathews, MA, LPC

Friday, JUNE 9, 2023 | 9 am - 4:30 pm $100
Providing 6 NBCC & 6 ABSWE Approved Contact Hours

Registration Is Closed
Carl Jung tells us, in Modern Man in Search of a Soul, that the beginning of the cure for the patient (or client) occurs when he encounters something strange arising from his own psyche to face him, something which cannot be understood as his ego or his identity and, therefore, cannot be controlled (p. 248). This will prove to be his first encounter with the Self. 
One of the most common reasons for therapy is trauma. We have come to an evolution in the practice of therapy, in which we must consider and work with the damage to the human spirit done by trauma. We are being challenged to bring the spiritual element to therapy to facilitate the healing of that spirit. What, for example, does trauma say to the human spirit? How can a person restore a sense of Self and safety through spirituality? What exactly can we, as therapists, bring to the traumatized human spirit sitting across from us?  This workshop intends to answer these and many other questions regarding trauma, spirituality, and therapy.
 
​OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
  • Consider the DSM 5 definitions of trauma and PTSD and the new WHO definition of C-PTSD.
  • Explain why we need to address trauma through spirituality.
  • Consider the impact of some of the various religious practices and their effects on trauma.
  • Define spirituality.
  • Explain both the positives and negative possibilities of religious practice on our clients.
  • Name and describe several spiritual/therapeutic interventions to heal the effects of trauma.
Andrea Mathews, LPC, NCC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6031. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Andrea Mathews, LPC, NCC, is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
Andrea Mathews, LPC, NCC  is also an approved provider for the Alabama Board of Examiners in Social Work, #0528.
Refund Policy:  Notifications requiring refunds which arrive before 10 days prior to the workshop or event will be honored.