The #ACPE #Psychotherapy Commission is excited to announce an open call for proposals for our 2026 #Webinar Series focused on #SpirituallyIntegratedPsychotherapy. We are seeking 90-minute webinars that provide valuable insights and practical guidance for integrating #spirituality and #mentalhealth, including diverse #spiritual or #religious traditions.

Each #webinar will consist of 60 minutes of content (recorded for future viewing) and a 30-minute live discussion (not recorded). Presenters will receive a stipend for their contributions, and attendees will earn 1.5 #NBCC #continuingeducation credits for attending the live sessions.

What We’re Looking For:
We invite proposals that address the integration of #spirituality and #mentalhealth in #psychotherapy, with a focus on practical applications, ethical considerations, and cultural diversity. Topics may include (but are not limited to):
• #SpiritualInterventions in therapy
• #TraumaInformed spiritual care
• #AddictionRecovery and #spirituality
• #Grief and #spiritual coping
• #Ethical considerations in #spirituallyintegrated work
• #Diverse spiritual and religious traditions in #mentalhealth care

Proposal Requirements:
If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please prepare the following:
• Full name
• Email address
• Headshot (for advertising purposes)
• Professional website link(s) (optional)
• Credentials
• Curriculum vitae/Resume
• Training/Experience demonstrating expertise in your chosen topic
• Presentation title and brief description
• 3-5 learning objectives
• 5 or more scholarly references (preferably published since 2020)
• #NBCC CE presenter and content category
• Preferred season for scheduling (Summer: June–August, Fall: September–November, Winter: December–February)

Important Dates:
• Proposal deadline: May 1, 2026
• #Webinars will be scheduled between June 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026, based on speaker availability.

Contact:
For questions, please reach out to Anita Neuer Colburn at [email protected].

Submit Your Proposal:
For more information and to submit your proposal, visit: https://bit.ly/3PJPQWN

#ACPE #Psychotherapy #SpirituallyIntegratedPsychotherapy #SpiritualCare #MentalHealth #ContinuingEducation #WebinarSeries #Therapists #Counselors #Clinicians #EthicalCare #TraumaInformed #AddictionRecovery #GriefSupport #Diversity #Inclusion #ProfessionalDevelopment #NBCC #CECredits #Healing #Wellness

Your nervous system doesn't heal just because time has passed. It heals when something safe and loving happens enough times for it to finally believe... it's over now.

#trauma #traumahealing #traumarecovery #traumainformed #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #emotionalhealth #selfcare #ymhc

Trauma-informed teaching is about understanding behavior. It is not about excusing behavior. It is about teaching the whole student.

#trauma #traumahealing #traumarecovery #traumainformed #traumaaware #accommodations #support #inclusion #studentwellbeing #studentmentalhealth #ymhc

SCS Training With Tres Adames Begins April 7th Online: 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… http://dlvr.it/TRY6pJ #SpiritualCare #MentalHealth #Caregiving #AddictionSupport #TraumaInformed

Join us April 24–26, 2026, in Linthicum, MD, for Deepening Our Roots: Nurturing the Soul and Growing in Connection, a transformative retreat for therapists, chaplains, clergy, spiritual directors, and educators. This weekend offers 10 hours of continuing education credit and a space for reflection, connection, and renewal.

Guided by the theme of nurturing the soul and growing in community, this retreat focuses on:
• Deepening inner awareness
• Strengthening relational roots
• Honoring cultural and spiritual diversity
• Practicing embodied presence

Sample Workshops:
• Carol Smith & Lacrecia Dangerfield on Connection through Storytelling
• Russell Siler Jones on Channels of Spiritual Presence
• Selena Coleman on Garden of Personal Peace
• Janet Dean on Bearing Holy Sorrow

Location and Amenities:
The Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum, MD, offers free parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and pet-friendly accommodations. A block of hotel rooms is available at a discounted rate of $169/night.

Continuing Education:
Earn up to 10 CE credits. You don’t have to attend every session—rest and self-care are encouraged.

Cost:
• ACPE Members: $99
• Non-members: $200
• Includes all sessions, meals, and materials.

Registration and full information at https://bit.ly/4b9M93F

Presenter biographies at: https://bit.ly/3PhipKV

The #ACPE #Psychotherapy Commission is a community invested in the practice of integrating #spirituality into our work. This work may be done by a volunteer helper, a #spiritual #healer, or a licensed mental health practitioner. We offer training. Learn more at https://sip-com.wildapricot.org.
Blog at https://sip-com.wildapricot.org/news.

#Spirituality #SpiritualCare #HolisticHealing #MindBodySpirit #TraumaInformed #CommunityCare #DeepeningRoots #Psychotherapy #Therapists #ContinuingEducation #ProfessionalRetreat #HealingCommunity #ACPE

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This week, while you keep up the work of the past month, you will be working by yourself in your journal entry. #journal #toxicity #survivor #traumainformed

https://survivorliteracy.com/2026/03/09/toxicity-toolkit-10-week-5-checking-in-3/

In addition, I took my trauma-informed, survivor-centered perspective and honed it in the social sciences. I learned about structural violence, hegemony, and systems of oppression. #truth #truthhurts #oppression #survivor #traumainformed

https://survivorliteracy.com/2026/03/08/beneficial-negativity-4/

Betrayal trauma isn’t just about what happened. It’s about who didn’t protect you when they should have.

It’s family staying silent.
It’s systems failing survivors.
It’s watching powerful people avoid accountability.
It’s being brave enough to speak, and not being believed.

If this resonates, you’re not broken.
Your nervous system learned how to survive.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DUuazDblCH3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

#BetrayalTrauma #TraumaHealing #CPTSD #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaInformed #betrayal #trauma

Examples of trauma
By Self Love Rainbow

#trauma #traumahealing #traumarecovery #traumainformed #generationaltrauma #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #ymhc