Psychotherapy and Faith as Safe Harbors in Turbulent Times
November 8, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM CT
Fondren Hall at St. Paul’s UMC
5501 Main Street
Houston, Texas 77004
virtual attendance accommodated via Zoom
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 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.
By gaining a deeper understanding of how these resources are situated within the current social context, mental health professionals and clergy can enhance their ability to foster healing. 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.
Continuing Education:
Successful completion of this activity requires 100% attendance of the activity. Five and one-half (5.5) credit/ contact/clock hours have been designated by UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School.
Physicians: McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses: Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Social Workers: This activity is offered for 5.5 continuing education credits for social workers. We adhere to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiner guidelines.
Licensed Professional Counselors: Institute for Spirituality and Health, Provider #959, is approved to provide continuing education credit through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This activity is offered for 5.5 continuing education credits for marriage and family therapists. We adhere to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists guidelines.
Psychologists: This activity is offered for 5.5 continuing education credits for psychologists. We adhere to the the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychology guidelines.
All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.
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.