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A Handbook of Healing: The Therapeutic Value of the Rule of St. Benedict
Description:
Benedictine writer Esther DeWaal, in her book, Living With Contradiction (2014), makes a statement that should catch a Catholic psychotherapist’s attention: “I believe that we can turn to the Rule of St Benedict, and find there a handbook of healing.” For fifteen centuries, St. Benedict’s Rule has promoted stability and transformation of life amid civilizational, technological, and cultural changes. His teachings on spiritually and psychologically mature character virtues such as humility, hospitality, moderation, and community have definite clinical applications.
Category of Education: D1.3 Practice/Education/Research
Intended Audience:
- Psychologists
- Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
- Clergy/Religious
- Medical professionals, M.D., P.A., Nurses
Content Learning Level: Intermediate
Learning Objectives:
- Define “a handbook of healing” in psychological terms.
- Describe epistemological connections among biology, psychology, noölogy, and theology.
- Describe at least three ways in which Benedictine spirituality can potentially impact personal and psychological development.
- Apply these areas of connection to the clinical practice of Catholic psychotherapy.
Schedule:
- 90 Minutes: Introduction to Benedictine Spirituality and Psychology
- Break
- 90 Minutes: Application to Clinical Psychotherapy
Cancellation 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. Jeffrey Thompson
Dr. Thompson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Yakima, WA. He holds a PhD in Pastoral Psychology from the Graduate Theological Foundation. His doctoral research focused on integrating the Thomistic psychology of St. John of the Cross with contemporary affective neuroscience, to further improve the psycho-spiritual treatment of trauma, disrupted attachment, and personality disorders. He is certified as a specialist in trauma treatment, addiction-informed mental health counseling, and personality disorders. He is also trained as an Ignatian spiritual director for the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL), an Ignatian nine-month retreat based on St. Ignatius’s Nineteenth Annotation.
