CCPI Level 1: Initial Foundations, Module Four: Psychological Practice, Wisdom Tradition, and Canon Law

Description:

This is the fourth of four independent modules of Level 1 of the CPA's new Certificate in Catholic Psychotherapy Integration (CCPI). Module Four equips Catholic clinicians with a deeper understanding of the integration of Psychological Practice with the Tradition of the Catholic Church and Canon Law. Participants will learn how a metaphysical perspective of the human person brings to light human nature understood as belonging to a creature of both body and soul in the image and likeness of God. This first part of this module will explore the classical philosophical understanding of the subalternation of the sciences in order to better understand where the positive sciences fit within the classical wisdom tradition. The second component of this module will explain the Catholic Church’s understanding of the Bond of Marriage and the role of the psychological expert within the nullity process. Finally, it will explore the organizational structures within the Church and the difficulties that may arise within the Clinical relationship between a diocese or religious community and a client to be assessed. 

Note: This module does NOT have CEs attached but is required for successful completion of Initial foundations. Also, all previous Modules are prerequisites for this Module.

The CCPI is a three-level series, of which CCPI Level 1: Initial Foundations is comprised of four modules that must be taken in sequence. Each module will present live and following, be in our On-demand library prior to the next module. At the completion of each Level, a Certificate will document the incremental completion as well as the completion of all Levels. If you complete the final module in a Level in the live presentation, your Certificate will automatically be generated. If you complete the final module via On-demand, please notify cpa_admin@catholicpsychotherapy.org upon doing so.

Category of Education:  D1.3 Practice/Education/Research

Intended Audience: 

• Students
• Psychologists
• Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
• Clergy/Religious
• Medical professionals, M.D., P.A., Nurses

Content Learning Level:  Beginner, Introductory

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain how the positive sciences fit within the classical wisdom tradition.
2. Explain the Catholic Church's understanding of what it means to Defend the Bond of Marriage.
3. Discuss the role of the Psychological Expert witness within and without the nullity process.
4. Define the parameters of internal and external forums within the Church.
5. Describe succinctly the organizational structures of the Church and the various roles of each.
6. Discuss the difficulties that arise within the clinical relationship between a diocese or religious community and a client to be assessed.

Schedule:

9:00 - 9:10:  Introduction and Establishment of Learning Objectives (10 minutes)

9:10 - 10:40:  Psychology and the Catholic Wisdom Tradition: How to Contextualize the Science of Psychology within a Classical Philosophy of Man, God, and the World (with Q & A) (Mother Mary Christa Nutt, RSM, Ph.D). (1 hour, 30 minutes)

10:40 - 10:50:  10 minute break

10:50 - 12.20:  Canon Law (with Q & A) (Rev. John Vizza) (1 hour, 30 minutes)

12:20 - 12:50:  Lunch (30 minutes)

12:50 - 2:20:  Canon Law (with Q & A) (Rev. John Vizza) (1 hour, 30 minutes)

2:20 - 2:30:  Closing and Review of Learning Objectives (10 minutes)

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 admin@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.