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2025 Annual Conference


Total Credits: 15

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59 Hours
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Location:
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Addressing the etiology, treatment, and healing.

The 2025 Catholic Psychotherapy Association Conference, May 1, 2, & 3, will be a pivotal exploration of the intricate intersections between addiction, trauma, and mental health within the framework of Catholic anthropology. Centered on an integrative perspective that combines mental health sciences with Catholic thought, our focus for 2025 is to comprehensively address the profound impact of addiction and trauma on individuals and communities.

This conference seeks to deepen our understanding of the human struggle with addiction and the enduring effects of trauma on the mind, body, and spirit. By merging scientific research, clinical insights, and the teachings of the Catholic Church, we aim to provide mental health professionals with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of addiction and trauma. Our commitment is to empower Catholic mental health practitioners to address these challenges ethically and effectively by fostering resilience, offering hope, and guiding individuals toward authentic freedom and spiritual flourishing. We envision a future where the healing power of Catholic psychotherapy transforms lives, breaks the chains of addiction, and brings forth a renewed sense of freedom and wholeness.

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.

Location

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

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1200 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, United States
+1 215-625-2900
www.marriott.com

Agenda

Thursday: Day of Reflection and Pre-Conference
Day of Reflection
The Self versus Self Gift
Date/Time: Thu, May 01, 2025 - 08:30 AM to 10:45 AM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Cajetan Cuddy O.P. Ph.D., S.T.D.
Pre-Confernece
Law and Ethics of Confidentiality and Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting
Date/Time: Thu, May 01, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Dr. Shane Gomes Ph.D.
Total Credits: 3 APA Credit, 3 NBCC Credit, 3 Ethics Credit

Friday: Main Conference Day 1
Opening Remarks and Plenary Session
Plenary Session: The Burden of Sexual Betrayal
Date/Time: Fri, May 02, 2025 - 09:15 AM to 10:45 AM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Kevin Skinner Ph.D., LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT-S, EMDR
Total Credits: 1.5 APA Credit, 1.5 NBCC Credit
BREAKOUT SESSION 1
Wounded Trainers and Wounded Healers: Helping Trainees Flourish Through Trauma-Informed Clinical Supervision
Date/Time: Fri, May 02, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Maura McFadden Psy.D., Dr. Maggie Brennan Ph.D., LPC, Kristi Vivirito Psy.D.
Total Credits: 1.5 APA Credit, 1.5 NBCC Credit
Somatic Emotions Training: Experiencing Our Thomistic Emotions as a Method of Trauma Therapy
Date/Time: Fri, May 02, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Mr. Daniel Roberson LMHC, SUDPT
Total Credits: 1.5 NBCC Credit
Neuroscience, Genetics & Origins of Addiction: Implications for Prevention & Treatment
Date/Time: Fri, May 02, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Crystal Collier PhD, LPC-S
Total Credits: 1.5 APA Credit, 1.5 NBCC Credit
BREAKOUT SESSION 2
Complex Trauma: An Exploration of the Challenge of the Integration of Spirituality and Faith into Trauma Treatment
Date/Time: Fri, May 02, 2025 - 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Antony Bond Psy.D., Craig Steven Titus Ph.D/S.Th.D., S.T.L., M.A Phil., Dr. Helena Orellana Psy.D. , Mrs. Adrienne Petersen M.Psy.
Total Credits: 1.5 APA Credit, 1.5 NBCC Credit
Standards of Care and Ethical Practice for Trauma-focused Practitioners
Date/Time: Fri, May 02, 2025 - 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Jennifer Madere M.A.
Total Credits: 1.5 APA Credit, 1.5 NBCC Credit, 1.5 Ethics Credit
Relational Repair: Using Relationship Enhancement Therapy to Address Pornography Use in Intimate Relationships
Date/Time: Fri, May 02, 2025 - 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Mr. Ian Masson LPC
Total Credits: 1.5 NBCC Credit
BREAKOUT SESSION 3
Helping Family Members and Loved Ones of an Addict Start to Heal
Date/Time: Fri, May 02, 2025 - 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Mrs. Lorraine Saldivar LPC-S, LCDC
Total Credits: 1.5 NBCC Credit
Maternal Transference and Beloved Sonship: Sexualized Attachment Needs in the Priesthood
Date/Time: Fri, May 02, 2025 - 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Ms. Maribel Laguna LPC-S
Total Credits: 1.5 NBCC Credit
Accessing the Off-Ramp: Understanding the Lived Experiences of Detransitioners
Date/Time: Fri, May 02, 2025 - 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Kimberly Emery Ph.D.
Total Credits: 1.5 APA Credit, 1.5 NBCC Credit

Saturday: Main Conference Day 2
Plenary Session
Finding a New Freedom & a New Happiness: The 12-Steps of AA and the Gift of Self in Addiction & Trauma Treatment
Date/Time: Sat, May 03, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Matthew Breuninger Psy.D.
Total Credits: 1.5 APA Credit, 1.5 NBCC Credit
BREAKOUT SESSION 4
Integrating Catholic Spirituality and Neuroscience-informed Trauma Recovery
Date/Time: Sat, May 03, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Dr. Ted Raddell Ph.D., M.A.
Total Credits: 1.5 APA Credit, 1.5 NBCC Credit
Identification and Treatment of Professional Boundary Issues
Date/Time: Sat, May 03, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Lacey Herrington Ph.D.
Total Credits: 1.5 APA Credit, 1.5 NBCC Credit
The Role of Virtue in Post-Traumatic Growth: Theory, Theology, and Clinical Application
Date/Time: Sat, May 03, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Dr. Richard Dell'Isola Ph.D., LMFT
Total Credits: 1.5 APA Credit, 1.5 NBCC Credit
BREAKOUT SESSION 5
The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments: Integrating Catholicism with Addiction Recovery
Date/Time: Sat, May 03, 2025 - 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Scott Weeman M.A.
Total Credits: 1.5 NBCC Credit
Resisting Porneia: Integrating Psychological Treatment with the Methods of the Desert Fathers
Date/Time: Sat, May 03, 2025 - 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Dr. Anna Pecoraro Psy.D., Christian Alvin Zacarias M.S., B.C.I.S.
Total Credits: 1.5 APA Credit, 1.5 NBCC Credit
Mercy that Redeems: Healing of Post-Abortion Trauma with Prolonged Grief
Date/Time: Sat, May 03, 2025 - 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Sr. Patricia Barnette RGS LPC Pennsylvania; LMHC Florida
Total Credits: 1.5 NBCC Credit
BREAKOUT SESSION 6
For God and Country: Applying Catholic Anthropology in the Treatment of Soldiers and Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Date/Time: Sat, May 03, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Garrett Boyer Psy.D., M.A.
Total Credits: 1.5 APA Credit, 1.5 NBCC Credit
Image Transformation Therapy: Dual Treatment for Trauma and Addiction to Enhance Self-Gift
Date/Time: Sat, May 03, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Mr. Eric Zeitler M.A., NCC, LPC-A
Total Credits: 1.5 NBCC Credit
The Philosophical Foundation of Catholic Therapy: Unifying Practice with the Personalist Anthropology of St. John Paul II
Date/Time: Sat, May 03, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM (EDT)
Speaker(s): Dr. Greg Bottaro Psy.D.
Total Credits: 1.5 APA Credit, 1.5 NBCC Credit