OLOGY | Summer CEUs

The Center's tenth OLOGY program offers clinicians a series of monthly trainings plunging the depths of prayer as a theological concept, a psychological expression, and a deeply personal communication.

Attendees are invited to register for one, two, or all three of these trainings all designed to enrich one’s clinical acumen when prayer—and other sensitive expressions of faith or spirituality—seep into the therapeutic space. Master clinicians Drs. Marie and Lowell Hoffman, frequent ethics educator Dr. Randolph Sanders, and The Center’s Drs. Nathaniel Strenger and Marisol De Jesús-Pérez round out a series confronting the contours of prayer—that sacred conversation—as it proves relevant to psychotherapy and to the broader life of the mind.

SUMMER SCHEDULE

June 6 from 8:30 - 10 am | The God Who is There: Development of the Capacity for Prayer in Therapist and Patient
Marie Hoffman, Ph.D. & Lowell Hoffman, Ph.D. (Presenting Virtually) founding directors of Brookhaven Institute for Psychoanalysis and Christian Theology

Explore the intersection of faith and psychodynamic theory in The God Who Is There, a compelling talk by internationally recognized experts Drs. Marie and Lowell Hoffman. Discover how different forms of prayer emerge in therapy and deepen your understanding of their role in the therapeutic process. *1 CEU, $50 registration fee

July 25 from 8:30 am - Noon | Ethical Issues When Addressing Spiritual Matters in Psychotherapy
Randolph K. Sanders, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and author, New Braunfels, Texas

Navigate the ethical complexities of addressing spirituality in therapy with insights from the psychologist who edited a handbook of Christian perspectives on counseling ethics. This workshop explores key issues like client autonomy, therapist competence, and informed consent, offering practical guidance through case examples and interactive discussions.  *3 Ethics CEUs, $100 registration fee

August 15 from 8:30 - 10 am | Sacred Conversations: Prayer Inside and Outside the Therapeutic Frame
Nathaniel R. Strenger, Psy.D., and Marisol De Jesús-Pérez, PhD, Staff Psychologists, The Center

Join Drs. Strenger and De Jesús-Pérez as they explore prayer as a profound therapeutic phenomenon with both theological and psychological significance. This talk examines how prayer reveals deep transferential dynamics, offering clinicians new insights into the interplay between God, the therapist, and early attachment figures in the therapeutic space. *1 CEU, $50 registration fee

Read more about our speakers and Learning Objectives, HERE.

DID YOU KNOW? Pursuant to Rule 463.35(e) of the TBHEC Statues and Rules, licensed psychologists must obtain at least fifty percent of their professional development hours from state or national professional associations and/or, among others, "religious or charitable organizations devoted to improving the mental or behavioral health of individuals." The Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to weaving together the human experiences of faith, spirituality, and mental health for the betterment of our community.