UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Saturday, February 7th, 10 AM ET: Trauma- Informed Spiritual Care with Ji Hyang Padma

Over the last twenty years, there have been major breakthroughs in our understanding of the neuropsychology of trauma. Many of these insights have now been translated into best practices for trauma-informed spiritual care. This session will weave together interpersonal neurology, somatic experiencing, polyvagal theory and trauma-sensitive mindfulness practices to help ground and resource ourselves and our students.

Saturday, March 7th, 10 AM ET: Contemplative CPE with JoAnne Morris, Center for Contemplative Chaplaincy

The Center for Contemplative Chaplaincy was established in 2019 to provide Buddhist-inspired contemplative spiritual health training to MDiv degree students and members of the larger community interested in pursuing professional chaplaincy and spiritually-integrated approaches to related disciplines such as medicine, nursing, spiritual leadership, and counseling. The Center offers ACPE accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) internships in community settings under the supervision of an ACPE-Certified Faculty Educator.  Clinical sites for learning include local hospitals, hospices, and non-profit settings, as well as innovative contexts such as eco-chaplaincy, where students learn to integrate contemplative practice, trauma-informed care, earth-based spirituality and interreligious/interspiritual approaches to spiritual health in caring for persons in crisis and transition. CPE is a widely recognized certification in chaplaincy, and it may increase your expertise and flexibility in Buddhist spiritual care.

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