September 5th, 2025 Webinar - "Living Fully: The Complexities of Authenticity in Christian Leaders and Their Families" with Melody Thompson

Description:

This presentation explores the challenges experienced by Christian leaders and their families in balancing living an authentic life with the demands of their public and private roles. We will examine the tension between living genuinely and conforming to societal expectations, discuss the implications for individuals and family dynamics, and explore treatment options for this population.

Learning Objectives:

As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to

1. describe the crisis experiences of Christian leaders and their families as they navigate the tension between living authentically and authentically to conform to external expectations.

2. identify the way Christian leaders and their families perceive the balance between genuine self-expression and external pressures.

3. describe therapeutic interventions designed to help Christian leaders and their families navigate this identity crisis.

4.  identify ethical guidelines pertinent to working with this population. 

Continuing Education Credit Available: 1.5 credit hours

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Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0301.

Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. #SW-0852.

Attendance note:

Participants must attend all 90 minutes of this webinar and complete an online evaluation to receive CE credit. Evaluation links will be shared near the end of the webinar and by email to all registrants after the event has ended.  

Accommodations:

Please let us know if you have need of any accommodations. All mental health practitioners interested in learning more about the integration of spirituality in psychotherapy are welcome to attend.

Members:

Do not attempt to renew your membership using this website - please navigate to the www.acpe.edu website to check and renew membership!

CE inquiries can be made directly to Latasha Matthews at latasha.matthews@acpe.edu