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SUMMARY:Queer Spirituality
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThis workshop will assist therapists in exploring topics of religion\, spirituality\, faith\, and religious experience in relation to queer identity and sexuality from a Judeo-Christian perspective. Spirituality\, religion\, and/ or no religious experience can be an important aspect of the well-being of the person with whom you are working. It is imperative to honor where the person is and to be aware of one’s own reactions and responses to their beliefs. Therapists must practice this by holding space and understanding the intersectionality of the client’s spiritual journey with sexuality and other aspects of their life. Even non-religious clients may be aware of what is known as the Clobber passages from the Bible\, and their sense of Self\, God\, and Community may be shaped by the prevalent popular cultural understanding. ‘Clobber passages’ is the name the queer community gave to the biblical passages that\, on the surface\, speak against homosexuality. We will discuss positive and negative aspects of the religious experience. The workshop will be interactive\, and clinicians can address self-of-the-therapist issues and ask clinical questions about their work. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n Identify the harm that LGBTQIA communities have often endured from faith communities.\n Describe the impact of religion and spirituality on attachment.\n Name supportive spiritual/religious skills and resources for the LGBTQIA community\n Learn strategies to address harm and /or make referrals\n Identify what to look for in an inclusive\, safe\, and affirming faith community\n\nAbout the Presenter: \nThe Rev. Dr. Dolores (Dee) Littleton is an ordained ELCA pastor with over 40 years of pastoral experience. In addition\, Dee is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Dee formerly served as Director of Clergy Training at the Council for Relationships\, where she worked with clergy of all denominations seeking to understand systemic issues in congregations and other nonprofits. In addition to being a Staff Therapist for CFR\, she has a private practice and often sees clergy as they deal with the specific stressors of congregational ministry. She has served as an Advisor to various Bishops on clergy discipline\, conflict in congregations\, and helping congregations get unstuck. She is trauma-informed and is especially interested in the intersections of complex trauma\, attachment\, and spiritual abuse. \nPanel Members: Charles Muorah\, PhD\, STL\, LMFT and Rabbi Margot Stein\, LMFT \nAudience: This training is for interns\, pre-licensed therapists\, and licensed professionals. It is designed for a professional audience and includes time for networking with peers. \nContinuing Education: CFR is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Council for Relationships maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CFR’s continuing education programs may also qualify for licensure renewal credit for Pennsylvania LCSWs\, LPCs\, and LMFTs\, as well as New Jersey psychologists\, LPCs\, and LMFTs\, subject to applicable licensing requirements.Participants licensed in other states or professions should verify credit acceptance with their licensing boards. \nCost: $90 \nDiscounts: Discounts available for current CFR staff and members of the clergy. Please email CEU@councilforrelationships.org for promotions and discounts.
URL:https://councilforrelationships.org/event/queer-spirituality/
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