- Live Webinar
Integrating Your Client’s Spirituality in Your Counseling Practice
John Yasenchak
- Live Webinar
Wednesday, September 27th
2:00 PM EST – 5:15 PM EST
Overview:
The impact of spiritual and religious concerns on the process of counseling has been gaining significant attention in both research and practice. This workshop is designed to support both personal and professional reflection in relation to professional standards of practice regarding spirituality and religion in clinical work.
A discussion of the terms “religion” and “spirituality” will be followed by explorations of potential ethical issues, assessment, cultural variance, developmental factors, transformational experiences, and the role of counselors play in the process. We will also examine definitions of “spiritual bypassing, spiritual emergence, and spiritual emergencies”.
Participants will be encouraged, as recommended by standards, to explore their own spiritual and religious journey’s. Beyond theory, this course invites you to embark on a personal exploration. Aligning with professional standards, you’ll engage in introspection of your own spiritual and religious journey. Recommendations for further study and growth await, ensuring your continuous evolution in this vital domain.
As we conclude, we’ll peek into the future – examining the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on this facet of practice. Enrich your skills, broaden your perspective, and embrace the transformative potential of spirituality and religion in counseling.
Join John in “Integrating Your Client’s Spirituality in Your Counseling Practice,” and unlock the wisdom to navigate the complexities of spirituality, religion, and counseling with grace and expertise.
Objectives:
- Discuss the importance of self-reflection in relation to practice in this area.
- Explain the standards of practice regarding spirituality and religion in the practice.
- Navigate potential ethical complexities with confidence, armed with insights to ensure ethically sound practices in the realm of spirituality and religion.
- Embrace cultural diversity as you learn to address the intricacies of spirituality and religion within various contexts.
- Participants will gain confidence in working with spiritual and religious issues as presented by the people we serve.
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John Yasenchak, Ed.D., LCPC, LADC
Dr. John Yasenchak, Ed.D., LCPC, LADC, is a distinguished member of the contributing faculty at Walden University's School of Counseling. With a diverse academic background, he has held positions such as Assistant Professor for Graduate Counseling at Husson University, adjunct faculty at the University of Maine, and philosophy instructor at Loyola Baltimore. Throughout his career, John has significantly contributed to various professional associations, including roles as Clinical Director for the Penobscot Indian Nation, President of the Maine Counseling Association, and Chair of the North Atlantic Region American Counseling Association. His extensive knowledge, spanning philosophy, theological studies, and more, is reflected in his current role on the editorial board of Counseling and Values, an Association for Spirituality, Ethical, Religious, and Values Issues in Counseling publication. John's passion for learning is evident through his studies with institutions such as Bhaktivedanta College and the Oxford Center for Hindu Studies, as well as his collaboration with a range of teachers. Over his impressive career spanning nearly four decades, he has made significant contributions to the addictions and mental health field, both through direct service and clinician training. John is recognized for his expertise in areas like spirituality and religion in counseling, digital ethics and AI, and Yoga as a complementary approach to treatment. His dedication to advancing the field of counseling and his wide-ranging contributions make him a notable figure in the industry.
Board Approvals
Additional Board Information:
States that Accept ASWB-ACE Approved Courses |
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| Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee |
| Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin |
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States that Accept NBCC Approved Courses: |
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| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut |
| Delaware | District Of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Indiana |
| Iowa | Maine | Maryland | Missouri | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico |
| Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee |
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- Nevada CPC’s and MFT’s accept ASWB-approved training
- North Dakota Board Of Counselor Examiners LAPC and LAPCS accept ASWB approved training
- Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council LPC and LPCS accept ASWB approved training
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing - CMHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Washington State Department of Mental Health MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Wisconsin Council on Mental Health LPCS accepts ASWB-approved training
States that Accept NAADAC-Approved Courses: |
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| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | Delaware | Hawaii | Indiana |
| Kentucky | Maine | Massachusetts | Minnesota | Montana | Nevada | New Jersey |
| New Jersey | New Mexico | North Carolina | North Dakota | Oregon | Rhode Island | Tennessee |
| Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wisconsin | Wyoming |
Other Board Approvals:
- California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP): E Care BHI is recognized by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-22-344-0424
- Connecticut Certification Board (CCB Approved): E Care BHI is recognized & approved by the Connecticut Certification Board.
- Georgia Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselors (ADACBGA) #19-12-17-1212.
- Florida Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Florida Certification Board as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselor (FCB) #5387-A.
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling: The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling accepts courses from ASWB & NBCC-approved providers. E Care Behavioral Health Institute is an ASWB and NBCC-approved provider.
- Minnesota Certification Board accepts CCAPP. E Care is an approved training provider by California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP): E Care BHI is recognized by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-22-344-0424
- Oklahoma Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselors (OBLADC) #20220136.
- Ohio Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselor (OCDP)#50-29024
- South Carolina Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists licensing board, Provider #462
- The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board accepts courses from ASWB & NBCC approved providers. E Care Behavioral Health Institute is an ASWB and NBCC approved provider.
- Texas Certification Board (TCB): E Care Behavioral BHI is recognized by the Texas Certification Board. Provider Number 2041-19
- VA Mental Health Employee: E Care BHI VA COMMERCIAL VENDOR # 81-3353387-01
Who This Training is For:
Social Workers, Counselors, Psychologists, Addiction Counselors, MFTs, & other Mental Health Professionals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Once you register for this training, the course will immediately appear in your account dashboard. Inside, you’ll see a countdown timer. And once the scheduled time arrives, the live session will begin from there!
Of course! If you sign up but miss the live session… The recording will be added to your account Dashboard within 48 hours after the live session with an email notification of instructions. You will also receive home-study CE credits for watching the recording.
Yes, we have limited seating on our live webinars to keep the sessions as interactive & engaged as possible. So be sure to claim your spot before it’s too late!
No. Live webinar attendees are not required to take or pass a quiz to receive a CE certificate. (But yes for recorded webinars). You are required to pass a quiz with an 80% passing grade with 3 attempts only for recorded webinars.
Yes, most likely. We are board approved & accredited Continuing Education providers by NBCC, ASWB, & NAADAC.
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