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  • 24 Mar 2026 11:42 PM | Anonymous

    The ACPE Psychotherapy Commission (multi-disciplinary licensed mental health clinicians committed to the integration of spirituality in client work) is excited to announce an open call for our 2026 Webinar Series focused on Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy.

    We are looking for offerings that will provide valuable insights and practical guidance for the integration of spirituality and mental health, including diverse spiritual or religious traditions. Webinars will be 90 minutes long, with 60 minutes of content (recorded for future viewing) and a 30-minute discussion period (not recorded).  A presenter stipend will be provided for each webinar. Attendees will receive 1.5 NBCC CEs for attendance at the live webinars.

    Proposals should be submitted via this link, and are due no later than 5/1/26.  Webinars will be presented according to speaker availability between 6/1/26 and 12/31/26.

    If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please prepare the following for entry in the form:

    ●      Full name

    ●      Email address

    ●      Headshot for advertising purposes

    ●      Professional website link(s) (optional)

    ●      Credentials

    ●      Curriculum vitae/Resume

    ●      Training/Experience demonstrating expertise in chosen topic

    ●      Presentation title and brief description

    ●      3-5 learning objectives

    ●      5 or more scholarly references that support your material, preferably published since 2020

    ●      NBCC CE presenter and content category

    ●      Preferred season for scheduling

    o   Summer: June, July, August

    o   Fall: September, October, November

    o   Winter: December, January, February

    Thanks in advance for your interest and support. We look forward to hearing more about your innovative ideas and contributions to make this series impactful and engaging. If you have any further questions about this process, please feel free to contact Anita Neuer Colburn at anita.nc@icloud.com.

    Proposal Link Here


  • 17 Mar 2026 4:15 PM | Anonymous

    Registration at https://bit.ly/4sh2CKZ

    The Spiritual Care Specialist Training offers a structured opportunity for those serving in care ministries to strengthen the skills needed to respond effectively to a wide variety of concerns. Many caregivers, whether in volunteer or professional roles, encounter situations involving addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, grief, and domestic violence. These issues often call for an understanding of behavioral health perspectives in order to provide care that is ethical, safe, and effective.


    This training, beginning April 7th and ending May 26th, is designed to help participants integrate those perspectives with their existing approach to care. The program includes a total of 48 hours of learning and support. Phase 1 consists of 28 hours of self paced material that includes prerecorded lectures totaling 16 hours, along with 12 hours of assignments and personal reflection exercises. All materials are provided, and no additional books are required. Students can begin Phase 1 at any time before the live sessions begin and can access the content early when they register ahead of the start date.


    Phase 2 consists of 20 hours of live group instruction conducted on Zoom. These sessions meet weekly on Tuesdays from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Eastern Time. Attendance at all sessions is required in order to complete the course and receive the certificate of completion. Participants will explore topics such as Images of Pastoral Care, Ethics, Listening in the Service of Healing, Spiritual Assessment, Marriage and Family, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Mental Health, Trauma, Domestic Violence, and Grief.


    The overall goal of the program is to support caregivers in providing more competent and confident care rooted in a deeper understanding of behavioral health.


    Registration is $600. A brief meeting with an instructor is required prior to receiving a registration code.


    Registration at https://bit.ly/4sh2CKZ

    More information about SCS Training at: https://sip-com.wildapricot.org/Spiritual-Care-Specialist-(SCS)-Training/


    Tres Adames Bio Page at: https://sip-com.wildapricot.org/Tres-Adames

  • 17 Mar 2026 2:10 PM | Anonymous


  • 10 Mar 2026 12:31 AM | Anonymous

    SIP 1 Session dates are as follows:

    Date Times

    4/09/2026

    4/10 &4/11

    6:30pm-8:30pm MT

    9:00am-4:00pm MT


    SIP 2 session dates are as follows:

    5/1/2026 9:00am-4:00pm MT
    5/2/2026 9:00am-4:00pm MT

    Sessions are online and in-person in Idaho at address:

    The Counseling Center at Tree City, 3852 N Eagle Rd, Boise, ID, 83713

    SIP Level 1 Training Registration Here.

    SIP Level 2 Training Registration Here.


    What is the Spiritually Integrated Training Program?

    The SIP training program is a multi-disciplinary, inter-spiritual, multi-racial community of persons gathered for education, connection, and formation in the work of spiritually integrated psychotherapy. It serves licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals (i.e., counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, addiction specialists, and more), as well as graduate students in any of those disciplines who seek to explore the ways spirituality, religion, and the search for meaning influence their own lives and the lives of their clients.

    Click here for more information.


    Beth's Background:

    Beth Toler, M.Div., Th.D., LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, educator, and ordained minister with more than 20 years of experience across clinical, academic, and ministerial settings. Her work integrates psychotherapy, theology, and spirituality, with a holistic approach grounded in family systems therapy, trauma-informed care, and spiritually integrated practice. Beth brings clinical expertise and deep listening to her teaching, emphasizing compassionate presence, thoughtful engagement, and the role of meaning-making in healing and growth.

    Beth completed her doctoral studies and clinical training at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology and began her private practice in 2010. She has since practiced in Georgia and Pennsylvania, currently offering virtual therapy across both states and in-person services in the Greater Philadelphia area. Her professional experience includes work in parishes, hospitals, universities, psychiatric facilities, and recovery centers, as well as over fifteen years in private practice with individuals, couples, and families. She also serves as a graduate-level professor, teaches counseling and pastoral care in seminaries and counseling programs nationwide, and has held leadership roles including Clinical Coordinator for CACREP-accredited programs.

    Beth holds a Doctor of Theology from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, a Master of Divinity from Duke University Divinity School, and a Bachelor of Arts from Mercer University. Ordained in the American Baptist Churches, USA, she continues to bridge ministry, clinic, and classroom in her work. She serves on the Psychotherapy Commission of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education and is President of the Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling. Her writing and research focus on the methodological and practical implications of integrating religion and spirituality into the counseling process, supporting learners in developing thoughtful, ethically grounded approaches to psychotherapy.


    Tere's Background:

    Tere Tyner Canzoneri, M.Div., LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and spiritually integrated psychotherapy trainer with more than 40 years of experience in counseling, education, and pastoral care. Her work is grounded in curiosity, spirituality, and deep respect for human diversity, with a long-standing commitment to helping people explore meaning, identity, and growth. As an instructor, she brings a present-focused, reflective approach that integrates psychodynamic and systems theory with trauma-informed practice and mindfulness-based perspectives.

    Tere’s professional formation includes extensive training in psychodynamic and systems theories, along with continued engagement in emerging understandings of trauma, neurobiology, and emotional health. Her approach may incorporate mindfulness, internal family systems, imago therapy, and bilateral stimulation techniques when appropriate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Social Philosophy from Mercer University, a Master of Divinity from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia. She also completed a residency in pastoral counseling at Georgia Baptist Medical Center. She is a former diplomate of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and currently serves as a trainer in Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy with ACPE.

    Throughout her career, Tere has been shaped by cross-cultural experience, including formative years living in Asia, which deepened her appreciation for multiple perspectives and ways of meaning-making. Her teaching reflects a belief that personal history matters while emphasizing the importance of awareness and change in the present moment. She brings to her role as an instructor a reflective, dialogical style that supports learners in developing curiosity, ethical sensitivity, and thoughtful integration of spirituality within psychotherapeutic practice.


    Lynn's Background:

    Dr. Lynn Bohecker, Ph.D., LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (ID, NC, UT, VA) and a nationally credentialed AAMFT Approved Supervisor with expertise in counselor education, clinical supervision, and trauma-informed family therapy. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Counseling from Idaho State University and has taught at both secular and faith-based institutions, including her current role as full professor at Liberty University. Dr. Bohecker’s teaching and research focus on marriage and family specialization, spirituality in therapy, group work, and professional identity, while her clinical practice emphasizes trauma recovery and family systems. She has held leadership roles in the counseling field, presented at national conferences, and published extensively, including journal articles, book chapters, and textbooks.

    A registered clinical supervisor with specialized training in Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy, Dr. Bohecker chairs dissertations and teaches courses in human growth and development, research methodology, and practicum/internship supervision. Her work reflects a deep commitment to bridging spirituality, research, and clinical practice, empowering both students and clients to thrive. With a background that includes secular and faith-based education, she brings a unique perspective to her roles as educator, supervisor, and therapist.


    SIP Level 1 Training Registration Here.

    SIP Level 2 Training Registration Here.

  • 9 Mar 2026 1:09 AM | Anonymous

    Spring 2026 Conference

    April 24–26, 2025 | Linthicum, MD

    **CLICK HERE TO REGISTER HERE**

    Join us for a transformative weekend retreat designed to deepen inner awareness, strengthen relational roots, and foster professional sustainability. Guided by the theme Deepening Our Roots: Nurturing the Soul and Growing in Connection, this retreat invites therapists, chaplains, clergy, spiritual directors, educators, and all who are drawn to this meaningful work. We celebrate diverse spiritual orientations and welcome everyone—whether you come with clarity, curiosity, or quiet openness.

    Workshops and Presenters

    Visit Our Presenters Page

    Explore a rich array of workshops led by experienced practitioners:

    • Kathryn Summers: Our thoughtful, experienced, and energetic Master of Ceremonies
    • Carol Smith & Lacrecia Dangerfield: Connection through Storytelling
    • Melissa Lemons: Possibilities and Patterns: Emotional and Spiritual Benefits of Knitting
    • Russell Siler Jones: Channels of Spiritual Presence: Exploring Spiritual Dimensions of Therapeutic Presence
    • Selena Coleman: Garden of Personal Peace
    • Janet Dean: Bearing Holy Sorrow: Practitioner Grief and the Practice of Lament
    • Carol McGinnis: Spiritually Integrated Therapeutic Drumming
    • Aaron Pawelek: In the Event of My Death or Incapacity
    • Wayne Gustafson: Identifying, Understanding, and Challenging Assumptions in Psychotherapy and Life
    • David Harris: Rooted and Responsive: Engaging AI as a Mirror for Formation, Presence, and Sustainable Practice

    Visit Our Presenters Page


    Shared Learning and Community

    Our time together will include reflective dialogue, experiential practices, and embodied exploration—creating space for renewal, insight, and integration. You’ll leave with tools to enrich your clinical and spiritual practice.

    Continuing Education
    Earn up to 10.0 hours of continuing education credit. You don’t need to attend every session; feel free to take space and rest as needed. ACPE is an approved provider for NBCC, ASWB, and NY State Education Department.

    Location and Amenities
    The retreat takes place at the Maritime Conference Center (692 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum, MD). Enjoy free parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, a fitness center, walking trails, and a pet-friendly environment. Check-in begins at 3pm on Friday, and check-out is at 11am on Sunday.

    Cost and Lodging

    • ACPE Members: $99
    • Non-members: $200
      Your registration includes all sessions, materials, meals, and snacks. Single rooms are available at a discounted rate of $169/night. Reserve your room here or call (410) 859-5700.

    For special accommodations or questions, contact Latasha Matthews at latasha.matthews@acpe.edu. We look forward to growing in connection with you!

    Registration

    **CLICK HERE TO REGISTER HERE**

  • 9 Mar 2026 12:25 AM | Anonymous

    **CLICK HERE TO REGISTER HERE**

    Workshops and Presenters
    Explore a rich array of workshops led by experienced practitioners:


    Kathryn Summers

    Our thoughtful, experienced, and energetic Master of Ceremonies

    Kathryn Summers

    Kathryn A. Summers, Psy.D., FBPPC, is a pastoral psychotherapist specializing in adolescents, adults, clergy, and veterans, addressing issues like depression, trauma, grief, spirituality, and relational challenges. With a Doctor of Psychology in Pastoral Psychotherapy and certifications in EMDR and Enneagram, she integrates psychodynamic, relational, and neurobiological approaches to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing. Dr. Summers welcomes clients of all faith backgrounds, focusing on their unique needs without imposing any agenda.


    Carol Smith & Lacrecia Dangerfield

    Connection through Storytelling

    Carol Smith

    Carol T. Smith is a licensed Marital & Family Therapist, AAMFT approved supervisor, and a trainer for ACPE’s Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy (SIP) training program. Carol is the Training Director at Insight Counseling Centers, a non-profit counseling organization with 9 locations in Middle Tennessee. She counts it an honor and joy to share the gift of Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy in sessions with clients and through training therapists in SIP. Carol finds restoration through the spiritual practices of story-ing Scripture, choral singing, gardening, and visiting with family and friends.

    Lacrecia Dangerfield

    Lacrecia Dangerfield, EdD, LPC/MHSP is a NBCC Approved Supervisor and SIP Certified. Dr. Lacrecia is the founder of ReImprint Your Life Enterprises where she provides transformational counseling, supervision and consultation to other mental health clinicians and Spirit - led leaders. She serves as an Associate Minister and Director of Wholistic Care in her local church. During Dr. Lacrecia's down time, you can find her sipping on one of her favorite teas, reading and spending time with her family and friends.


    Melissa Lemons

    Possibilities and Patterns: Emotional and Spiritual Benefits of Knitting

    Melissa Lemons

    Melissa Lemons, PhD, LPCMH, is a licensed professional counselor of mental health and counselor educator who integrates psychotherapy, spirituality, and cultural sensitivity into her relational and holistic approach. As an Associate Professor at Wilmington University and (volunteer) community pastor at Unity Lutheran Church, she specializes in addressing relationships, anxiety, trauma, and spirituality, emphasizing authenticity, curiosity, and compassion. With a PhD in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University Maryland and extensive clinical and educational experience, she is committed to fostering resilient connections in both therapeutic and academic settings.


    Russell Siler Jones

    Channels of Spiritual Presence: Exploring Spiritual Dimensions of Therapeutic Presence

    Russell Siler Jones

    Russell Siler Jones is a psychotherapist, author, and teacher specializing in the intersection of psychotherapy and spirituality. He has 30 years’ experience as a clinician and 18 as founding director of CareNet/Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's Residency in Psychotherapy and Spirituality. He is author of Spirit in Session: Working with Your Client’s Spirituality (and Your Own) in Psychotherapy, writes Spiritize (Spirit Eyes) on Substack, and created ACPE’s Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy curriculum. His work explores how people connect with S/spirit, whatever they may or may not call it, how therapists and others can support and deepen those connections, and how therapy and other practices of care are invisibly, immeasurably, and always acts of spiritual exchange.


    Selena Coleman

    Garden of Personal Peace

    Selena Coleman

    Dr. Selena Coleman is a licensed and ordained minister with a Baptist and a Non-Denominational ecclesiastical background. Her ministry began in urban outreach, including homeless shelters, jails, and hospital/hospice care. Known as Dr. Selena, she graduated from Jacksonville Theological Seminary with a Doctorate of Divinity in Chaplaincy with a special interest in Christian Counseling. Her overall concerns were the mental and behavioral health issues in ethnic women, indigent mothers, and veteran women after war. Therefore, she proposes a more progressive technique for Therapists and Clients to explore healing vibrations during sessions via inter- and intra-personal intelligence. These methodologies: The Power of Storytelling, Sharing Life-Experiences, and Testimonials, are common ground for developing a trustworthy Counselor/Client relationship. She believes that these tools measure her clients' biographical timelines as a discovery tool for unveiling suppressed emotional triggers, allowing the clients to trace, dig, and heal.

    Janet Dean

    Bearing Holy Sorrow: Practitioner Grief and the Practice of Lament

    Janet Dean

    Dr. Janet B. Dean is a pastor, teacher, and lifelong student of Wesleyan theology who cares deeply about how we read scripture and how it shapes our communities. She brings a thoughtful, down-to-earth perspective to tough questions, especially around faith and mental health. Janet’s all about honest conversations, deep grace, and staying rooted in faith while engaging today’s world. Janet is currently an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene and a Professor of Pastoral Counseling at Asbury Theological Seminary. She and her husband Kevin, a retired US Navy chaplain, have two adult sons, Jonathan and Rowan. 


    Carol McGinnis

    Spiritually Integrated Therapeutic Drumming

    Carol McGinnis

    Carol McGinnis is a counselor educator and licensed clinical professional counselor who is invested in integrating the client’s spiritual beliefs in the therapeutic process. In the past, Carol has served as President of the Maryland Association of Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (MASERVIC), President of the Maryland Counseling Association (MCA), and Chair of the APE Psychotherapy Commission. Functional anger, Spirituality, and Xbox videogaming have been Carol’s three areas for research in counseling for more than 20 years and a new ACPE MAP grant will help to expand this work to include therapeutic drumming. As a lifelong percussionist, Carol is excited to bring SIP to therapeutic drumming for adults in the community who may benefit from it.


    Aaron Pawelek

    In the Event of My Death or Incapacity

    Aaron Pawelek

    Aaron Pawelek, LICSW, MSW, MTS, is a psychotherapist with dual degrees in Social Work and Theological Studies from Boston University. With clinical experience from fellowships at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and the Pastoral Counseling Center of Dallas, where he served as Director of Training, he specializes in helping adults, couples, and teens navigate mental health challenges, trauma, and life transitions. Aaron’s approach focuses on strengths, self-awareness, and alignment with core values, and he shares: “Sometimes our life paths take painful and confusing turns. My hope is to join you on your path for a while and help you find what you need to walk with resilience, courage, humor, and peace.”


    Wayne Gustafson

    Identifying, Understanding, and Challenging Assumptions in Psychotherapy and Life

    Wayne Gustafson

    Wayne E. Gustafson, DMin, LMHC, is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, a retired licensed mental health counselor, and an authorized trainer in ACPE Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy. With decades of experience as a prison chaplain, pastoral counselor, and adjunct professor, he specializes in integrating psychological and spiritual perspectives in caregiving, emphasizing ethical practice, pastoral presence, and systems thinking. Dr. Gustafson holds a Doctor of Ministry in Psychology and Clinical Studies and has published on ethics in counseling, while also authoring two novels, Community of Promise: The Untold Story of Moses and The Wisdom Weaver.


    David Harris

    Rooted and Responsive: Engaging AI as a Mirror for Formation, Presence, and Sustainable Practice


    David Harris

    David Harris, MTS, MS, is a professional coach and Executive Director of Rock Springs in Marietta GA, specializing in career transitions, relational growth, and spiritually integrated coaching. With 25+ years of experience in management and career development, he combines psychology, wisdom traditions, and strengths-based strategies to help clients and organizations foster meaningful change. David frequently presents on career transitions and integrative coaching and holds  affiliations with ACPE, the National Career Development Association, and the Georgia Career Development Association where he has twice served as their President.

    **CLICK HERE TO REGISTER HERE**

  • 9 Mar 2026 12:06 AM | Anonymous

    April 24–26, 2025 | Linthicum, MD

    **CLICK HERE TO REGISTER HERE** 

    Join us for a transformative weekend retreat designed to deepen inner awareness, strengthen relational roots, and foster professional sustainability. Guided by the theme Deepening Our Roots: Nurturing the Soul and Growing in Connection, this retreat invites therapists, chaplains, clergy, spiritual directors, educators, and all who are drawn to this meaningful work. We celebrate diverse spiritual orientations and welcome everyone—whether you come with clarity, curiosity, or quiet openness.

    Workshops and Presenters

    Visit Our Presenters Page

    Explore a rich array of workshops led by experienced practitioners:

    • Kathryn Summers: Our thoughtful, experienced, and energetic Master of Ceremonies
    • Carol Smith & Lacrecia Dangerfield: Connection through Storytelling
    • Melissa Lemons: Possibilities and Patterns: Emotional and Spiritual Benefits of Knitting
    • Russell Siler Jones: Channels of Spiritual Presence: Exploring Spiritual Dimensions of Therapeutic Presence
    • Selena Coleman: Garden of Personal Peace
    • Janet Dean: Bearing Holy Sorrow: Practitioner Grief and the Practice of Lament
    • Carol McGinnis: Spiritually Integrated Therapeutic Drumming
    • Aaron Pawelek: In the Event of My Death or Incapacity
    • Wayne Gustafson: Identifying, Understanding, and Challenging Assumptions in Psychotherapy and Life
    • David Harris: Rooted and Responsive: Engaging AI as a Mirror for Formation, Presence, and Sustainable Practice

    Visit Our Presenters Page


    Shared Learning and Community

    Our time together will include reflective dialogue, experiential practices, and embodied exploration—creating space for renewal, insight, and integration. You’ll leave with tools to enrich your clinical and spiritual practice.

    Continuing Education
    Earn up to 10.0 hours of continuing education credit. You don’t need to attend every session; feel free to take space and rest as needed. ACPE is an approved provider for NBCC, ASWB, and NY State Education Department.

    Location and Amenities
    The retreat takes place at the Maritime Conference Center (692 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum, MD). Enjoy free parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, a fitness center, walking trails, and a pet-friendly environment. Check-in begins at 3pm on Friday, and check-out is at 11am on Sunday.

    Cost and Lodging

    • ACPE Members: $99
    • Non-members: $200
      Your registration includes all sessions, materials, meals, and snacks. Single rooms are available at a discounted rate of $169/night. Reserve your room here or call (410) 859-5700.

    For special accommodations or questions, contact Latasha Matthews at latasha.matthews@acpe.edu. We look forward to growing in connection with you!

    Registration

    **CLICK HERE TO REGISTER HERE**


  • 5 Mar 2026 12:23 AM | Anonymous

    In-Person Training in Nashville, TN

    SIP Training Level 1:

    Date Times
    04/09/2026 9 am-4 pm
    04/10/2026 9 am-4 pm
    04/11/2026 9 am-12 pm

    Register Here for SIP 1

    SIP Training Level 2:

    Date Times
    05/07/2026 9 am-4 pm
    05/08/2026 9 am-4 pm
    05/09/2026 9 am-12 pm

    Register Here for SIP 2

    What is the Spiritually Integrated Training Program?

    The SIP training program is a multi-disciplinary, inter-spiritual, multi-racial community of persons gathered for education, connection, and formation in the work of spiritually integrated psychotherapy. It serves licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals (i.e., counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, addiction specialists, and more), as well as graduate students in any of those disciplines who seek to explore the ways spirituality, religion, and the search for meaning influence their own lives and the lives of their clients.

    Click here for more information.


    Chris O’Rear, M.Div., MMFT Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist, Author, and Speaker

    Chris O’Rear is a licensed clinical pastoral therapist, author, and speaker with over 30 years of experience guiding individuals, churches, and organizations through life’s challenges. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, he integrates clinical expertise, spiritual depth, and a passion for authentic connection to help people cultivate resilience and deepen relationships. As the owner and director of The Counseling Center, PLLC, Chris leads a network of therapists serving Middle Tennessee, specializing in supporting adults facing anxiety, grief, and life transitions. His approach is rooted in a unique blend of psychotherapy and pastoral care, reflecting his endorsement for Pastoral Counseling by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

    Chris’s journey into this work began with a background in science—studying biology and chemistry at Samford University and working as an EMT and in a clinical lab—before he felt called to ministry and psychotherapy. He earned a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care and Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and later completed a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy at Trevecca Nazarene University. His training as a hospital chaplain further shaped his commitment to holistic healing, bridging emotional, relational, and spiritual health.

    A sought-after workshop leader and speaker, Chris engages audiences at churches, retreats, and conferences on topics such as spirituality and mental health integration, grief and resilience, clergy wellness, and therapeutic friendship. His presentations are known for their practical wisdom and compassionate insight, empowering individuals and communities to foster healthier connections. He is the author of Therapeutic Friendship: Cultivating Relationships that Heal, a book that draws on his decades of experience to offer actionable guidance for building meaningful, healing relationships in an increasingly disconnected world.

    Through his writing, teaching, and clinical practice, Chris continues to inspire others to embrace change, navigate conflict, and live with greater authenticity. His work reflects a lifelong dedication to helping people thrive—both personally and in community.

    SIP Level 1 Training Registration Here

    SIP Level 2 Training Registration Here

  • 1 Mar 2026 6:00 PM | Anonymous

    The Spiritual Care Specialist Training offers a structured opportunity for those serving in care ministries to strengthen the skills needed to respond effectively to a wide variety of concerns. Many caregivers, whether in volunteer or professional roles, encounter situations involving addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, grief, and domestic violence. These issues often call for an understanding of behavioral health perspectives in order to provide care that is ethical, safe, and effective.


    This training, beginning March 10 and ending May 5, is designed to help participants integrate those perspectives with their existing approach to care. The program includes a total of 48 hours of learning and support. Phase 1 consists of 28 hours of self paced material that includes prerecorded lectures totaling 16 hours, along with 12 hours of assignments and personal reflection exercises. All materials are provided, and no additional books are required. Students can begin Phase 1 at any time before the live sessions begin and can access the content early when they register ahead of the start date.


    Phase 2 consists of 20 hours of live group instruction conducted on Zoom. These sessions meet weekly on Tuesdays from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Eastern Time. Attendance at all sessions is required in order to complete the course and receive the certificate of completion. Participants will explore topics such as Images of Pastoral Care, Ethics, Listening in the Service of Healing, Spiritual Assessment, Marriage and Family, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Mental Health, Trauma, Domestic Violence, and Grief.


    The overall goal of the program is to support caregivers in providing more competent and confident care rooted in a deeper understanding of behavioral health.


    Registration is $600. A brief meeting with an instructor is required prior to receiving a registration code.


    Registration at https://bit.ly/4l0bpOo

    More information about SCS Training at: https://sip-com.wildapricot.org/Spiritual-Care-Specialist-(SCS)-Training/


    Tres Adames Bio Page at: https://sip-com.wildapricot.org/Tres-Adames


  • 11 Feb 2026 4:57 PM | Anonymous

    2026 ACPE Psychotherapy Spring Retreat-- April 24-26

    Call for Proposals





    CALL FOR SPEAKER/PRESENTER REQUEST

    Deadline for Proposals 02.25.26

    We invite therapists, chaplains, clergy, educators, spiritual directors, and spiritually curious clinicians to submit proposals for presentations and experiential offerings for Deepening Our Roots: Nurturing the Soul and Growing in Connection

    We are seeking presenters who can facilitate reflective, embodied, and relational experiences that support spiritual formation, self-awareness, cultural humility, and sustainable, soulful practice. Workshops, experiential sessions, and dialogue-based offerings that honor diverse spiritual identities and professional contexts are welcome.

    If you feel called to share wisdom that nurtures the soul and deepens connection within our professional community, we invite you to submit a proposal and grow with us.

    Proposals email: Ashlee.Pierson@acpe.edu

    More Information about the conference: https://bit.ly/3NWT3l3

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