Continuing Education
Opportunities for Mental Health Providers to expand their knowledge and earn continuing education credits.
Michelle F. Moseley Counseling, PLLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7712. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Michelle F. Moseley Counseling, PLLC is solely responsible
for all aspects of the programs.
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Religious Trauma. Spiritual Abuse. High-control Religion. Learn how to recognize the impacts and support those who have been harmed.
For many of the clients we serve as mental health professionals, religion or spirituality are important aspects of their life. Spiritual beliefs and practices can be a source of meaning; however, we also are becoming more aware that harm can occur in spiritual or religious contexts.
An ever-growing number of 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. 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.
Throughout 2025, Michelle F. Moseley Counseling, PLLC will be offering a variety of continuing education opportunities for mental health professionals. These include Lunch-n-Learn options, afternoon options, and full-day options. The topics covered address a variety of aspects and intersections with religious/spiritual harm. Read on to learn more and register for courses.
Religious Trauma 101
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 / 1-2:30pm ET
$30 for live attendance with CEs / $20 for recording with no CEs
Common Themes of High-Control Groups
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 / 1-2:30pm ET
$30 for live attendance with CEs
What’s In a Word? Building Language Around Religious Trauma
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 / 1-2:30pm ET
$30 for live attendance with CEs
Religious Trauma & Therapist Power Dynamics
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 / 1-2:30pm ET
$30 for live attendance with CEs
Group Therapy for Religious Trauma
Friday, June 13, 2025 / 1-4pm ET
$60 for live attendance with CEs
Religious Trauma is Trauma: Applying Trauma-Informed Approaches
Friday, September 19, 2025 / 1-4pm ET
$60 for live attendance with CEs
Neurodivergence & Religious Trauma
Friday, October 17, 2025 / 1-4pm ET
$60 for live attendance with CEs
Religious Trauma: What Is It & How Can I Treat It?
Friday, July 18, 2025 / 10am-5pm ET
$165 for live attendance with CEs / $125 for live attendance with no CEs
Religious Trauma 2.0
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 / 11am-5pm ET
$140 for live attendance with CEs / $115 for live attendance with no CEs
Important Details
WHEN AND HOW DO I ATTEND?
These live continuing education opportunities will be presented online via Zoom. The times listed on this website are all Eastern (ET); however, folks are welcome to attend from any location with strong internet. Please adjust for time zone as needed.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Each continuing education program will provide information the specified topic to assist mental health professionals in assessing for and working with clients in a spiritually-informed way. The presenter – Michelle F. Moseley, MS, LCMHC, NCC, BC-TMH (she/her) – will utilize visual slides, lecture, case studies, and group discussions to support the learning objectives for each program.
HOW CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AVAILABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES?
You can learn more about each of the continuing education courses being offered in 2025 by following the link to the registration page for each course. Links are found in “register for..” buttons above and in the list below.
- Religious Trauma 101 (recording option available – no CEs)
- Common Themes of High-Control Groups (not limited to religious groups)
- What’s in a Word? Building Language Around Religious Trauma
- Religious Trauma & Therapist Power Dynamics
- Group Therapy for Religious Trauma
- Religious Trauma is Trauma: Applying Trauma-Informed Approaches
- Neurodivergence & Religious Trauma
- Religious Trauma: What Is It & How Can I Treat It?
- Religious Trauma 2.0
WHAT DOES THE INVESTMENT FOR EACH TRAINING INCLUDE?
These trainings range in cost from $30-$165 depending on the length of the training and the number of CEs offered. The cost of each training includes the live training time, as well as handouts and additional resources for further learning. Some of the trainings include a non-CE option for those who may not want/need CE credit hours. Limited financial assistance is available for therapists-in-training who are current students and desire toattend a training OR for those who are interested in registering for multiple trainings – 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, Reclamation Collective, and others
- continuing education regarding the latest research related to religious harm
- ongoing participation in peer consultation groups focused on work with spirituality and religious trauma
TELL ME ABOUT THE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS.
Michelle F. Moseley Counseling, PLLC has been approved by NBCC as and Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7712. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Michelle F. Moseley Counseling, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. The courses listed above are approved for CE credit hours dependant on the length of each course. See the registration page for each course for the number of CE credit hours offered for that course.
For other licensed professionals, please do your due diligence in verifying CE acceptance with your own licensing board.
A note for Social Workers: Some Social Workers have indicated that their licensing boards approved previous trainings by this provider 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.”
What others have said about Michelle’s trainings?
“…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.”
“This foundational training [Religious Trauma: What Is It & How Can I Treat It] 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.”
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. The Religious Trauma 101 training will offer an introduction to some of the language commonly used to describe these experiences. The training entitled Religious Trauma: What Is It and How Can I Treat It? will provide vocabularly and more detailed information regarding the developmental impacts of religious harm.
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. The training entitled Religious Trauma & Therapist Power Dynamics addresses aspects of the therapeutic relationship that are important to all client interactions. Common Themes of High-Control Groups looks at these themes in a variety of groups, not only religious/spiritual.
What if my religious or spiritual practices are important to me? Are these trainings focused on the idea that religion is bad?
The trainings listed on this page are anti-harm, not anti-religion. This means they are not focused on the idea that all religious or faith practices are bad. Rather, they 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 or other intersectional identities.
What technology will I need in order to attend?
These trainings are 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 or otherwise, 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 these continuing education opportunities?
Clicking on the link provided for each individual training will allow you to read the full details of that training, as well as register and pay online for your spot in that training. If you have any questions or concerns, please let Michelle know by using the “Contact Michelle” button below.
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