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Introduction and Becoming a Catholic Therapist (vocation and identity)
Description:
In this opening presentation, we will reflect on what it means to be a Catholic therapist. We will explore the nature of Catholic identity in general and different models for integrating Catholic identity and mental health practice. This will be a combination of lecture, personal reflection, and discussion.
Category of Education: D1.3 Practice/Education/Research
Intended Audience:
- Psychologists
- Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
Content Learning Level: Intermediate
Learning Objectives:
- Compare different models of integrating faith and practice
- Explain their own way of integrating their faith identity / religious worldview and their identity and work as a mental health practitioner
Schedule:
- 8:00 AM - 9:00AM
Cancelation Policy:
Refunds will not be offered for this event. However, registrants who cannot attend live are able to select the option to watch on demand and complete the home study to receive CE credits (if offered) at a later date. Any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mary Hanys at mhanys@catholicpsychotherapy.org for more details
The Catholic Psychotherapy Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Catholic Psychotherapy Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Dr. Andrew Sodergren, Psy.D., Director of Psychological Services, Ruah Woods Psychological Services
Dr. Andrew Sodergren is a Catholic psychologist and Director of Psychological Services for Ruah Woods Institute, a Theology of the Body ministry in Cincinnati, OH. He earned his Masters and Doctorate in clinical psychology from Divine Mercy University’s Institute for the Psychological Sciences. He also holds a Masters degree in theology from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family at CUA, where he taught as an Adjunct Professor for 13 years. Dr. Sodergren co-authored a chapter in Gender Ideology and Pastoral Practice: A Handbook for Catholic Clergy, Counselors, and Ministerial Leaders. He previously contributed chapters on the “Psychology of the Sexual Difference” to the book Sexual Identity: The Harmony of Philosophy, Science, and Revelation and on forgiveness in marriage in the book Torn Asunder: Children, the Myth of the Good Divorce, and the Recovery of Origins. He is an active member of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association (CPA) and is a frequent speaker for professional and lay audiences on topics involving the integration of psychology and the Catholic faith. In 2023, he was honored by the CPA with the Our Lady of Good Counsel Clinical Excellence Award. He and his wife Ellie have been married 25 years and have 5 children.
