Continuing Education
Opportunities for Mental Health Providers to expand their knowledge and earn continuing education credits.
***There are no further continuing education opportunities for 2024. We are currently working on plans for continuing education options in 2025. The best way to stay updated on future continuing education opportunities is to subscribe to Michelle’s Monthly Email Newsletter.
Religious Trauma. Spiritual Abuse. High-control Religion. Learn how to recognize the impacts and support those who have been harmed.
The topics of religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and high-control religion have recently been highlighted in mainstream culture.
Documentaries have shed light on the behind-the-scenes of various religious groups. Podcasts have allowed survivors of spiritual abuse to share their stories in unprecedented ways. National news stories have made it clear that traumatic abuse has been occurring for years in some of the most well-known religious settings.
Folks are becoming more aware of the impacts that high-control religious groups can have on those involved. People who have been impacted are seeking support from mental health providers in growing numbers. You may have even had the topic arise with clients, and weren’t quite sure how to handle their concerns.
Being able to discuss spiritual and religious beliefs with clients is part of being a culturally competent mental health professional. Form many people, spirituality is central to their personhood. Mental health professionals must be able to broach these topics with confidence, and have the knowledge to assess the health or harm that spritual practices may bring into a person’s life.
Religious Trauma: What Is It &
How Can I Treat It?
WHEN?
This live, online continuing education opportunity was presented on various dates and times during 2024 in order to best meet the schedules and CE needs of a variety of mental health professionals. There is ONE MORE OPPORTUNITY to attend this webinar in 2024.
Dates/Times include:
- Friday, November 15, 2024 from 10am-5pm ET (7am-2pm PT)
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
This workshop will provide foundational information related to broaching the subject of religious or spiritual beliefs with clients. Participants will also learn more about assessing for religious trauma and identifying the best course of treatment for clients. The presenter – Michelle F. Moseley, MC, LCMHC, NCC, BC-TMH (she/her) – will utilize lecture, case studies, and group discussion to support the learning objectives and facilitate learning.
WHAT ARE THE LEARNING OBJECTIVES?
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- assess for symptoms related to religious trauma
- differentiate potentially harmful religious practices from healthy spirituality
- identify the impacts of religious trauma on typical human development
- describe effective treatment modalities to address religious trauma
WHAT IS THE INVESTMENT FOR THIS TRAINING?
$150 for the 6-hour training session, as well as handouts and additional resources for further learning. If you prefer to participate in the training, but not receive CEs, the cost is $90. Limited financial assistance is available for therapists-in-training who are current students and desire to attend this training, please contact Michelle to inquire about this.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DOES THE PRESENTER HAVE RELATED TO THIS TOPIC?
Michelle F. Moseley, MS, LCMHC, NCC, BC-TMH brings the following qualities and qualifications to her role in facilitating this training:
- personal lived experience within both healthy and harmful religious contexts
- undergraduate degree with focus on psychology and religious studies
- elective graduate course work related to spirituality and counseling, taught by Craig S. Cashwell, PhD
- multiple trauma-focused continuing education trainings, including trainings focused on EMDR, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing
- completing continuing education courses on topics related to religious trauma offered by Religious Trauma Institute, Empathy Paradigm, and Reclamation Collective
- continuing education regarding the latest research related to religious harm
- ongoing participation in peer consultation groups focused on work with spirituality and religious trauma
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Religious Trauma: What Is It & How Can I Treat It? has has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Michelle F. Moseley Counseling, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of this program. NBCC Approval No. SP -4461
For other licensed professionals, please do your due diligence in verifying CE acceptance with your own licensing board.
A note for Social Workers: Some Sociale Workers have indicated that their licensing boards approved this training for CE credit. The NC Social Work Board appears to support approval for this training based on the codes found here, specifically: “The following activities shall be approved for continuing education: (3) cross-disciplinary offerings from medicine, law, and the behavioral/social sciences or other disciplines, if such offerings are related to social work practice, values, skills, and knowledge; (5) a group of professionals within the health and human services or related fields organized to come together to study a particular topic focusing on social work practice, provided the following can be documented: (A) study topics; (B) study materials; (C) facilitator(s); and (D) date(s) and hours of attendance.”
“This foundational training is indispensable for mental health professionals treating any population. The inclusive language and examples were refreshing and practical, and I walked away feeling equipped to discuss this topic at length with clients and colleagues.”
“…you’re being trained by someone who so clearly values the work of helping people through these issues. Her material is both theoretically grounded and rich with vibrant application, so it really reaches into the space where clinicians can use it with clients effectively. Everything about her approach made the learning easy and enjoyable.”
Why so many different words (religious trauma, spiritual abuse, high-control religion, etc.) to describe the topic?
This topic is a relatively new discussion in the mental health field and there is no specific clinical language to describe the experience and presentation of religious trauma. The impact is real, and folks are presenting to therapy with symptoms rooted in harmful experiences within religious contexts. However, various terms have been developed to describe these experiences and presentations. Participants will learn more about terminology during this continuing education workshop.
Why is this topic important? What if I don’t want to work with religious stuff with clients?
Being a well-rounded and competent mental health provider means having an awareness of a variety of presenting concerns that a client may bring to your work together. Learning about the topic of religious trauma will help you recognize when it is part of a client’s concerns. This is beneficial both for those who wish to develop their ability to treat the symptoms of religious trauma, as well as those who are not interested in focusing on this area. Knowing what to look for and learning about available resources can help you support clients, even if you’re not a provider who focuses on concerns related to religious trauma.
What if my religious or spiritual practices are important to me? Is this training focused on the idea that religion is bad?
This training is not focused on the idea that all religious or faith practices are bad. Rather, the training is designed to help mental health professionals understand some of the ways that religious or spiritual systems/practices can be harmful. All mental health professionals are welcome to attend this training, and will be respected, regardless of religious beliefs.
What technology will I need in order to attend?
This workshop is being delivered live online via Zoom. You will need a device that allows you to access the internet, a reliable internet signal, and access to Zoom (which may require a download). You may want to utilize headphones / ear buds to ensure you have the best audio experience.
What if I have questions about ADA or other accommodations?
All questions about accommodations can be directed to Michelle via email at owner@michellefmoseley.com, by completing this contact form, or by calling 919-533-6557.
How do I register for this continuing education opportunity?
This workshop is being offered ONE FINAL TIME in 2024. Register now so you don’t miss out! Clicking on the date below will allow you to register and pay for your spot in this workshop. If you have any questions or concerns, please let Michelle know by using the “Contact Michelle” button below.
Register for CE Course
Fri, Nov 15th (10am-5pm ET)
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