Spirituality and Clinical Interventions: Ethical Considerations
$45.00
Spirituality is a globally acknowledged concept that involves belief and obedience to an all-powerful force. It involves how people fulfill what they hold to be the purpose of their lives, a search for the meaning of life, and a sense of connectedness to the universe and others. Research strongly suggests that to many clients, spirituality helps them to cope with life in a more meaningful way. Clinicians appear to have rediscovered the impact of spirituality and religion in the clinical relationship while honoring ethical principles. We can work to help one another to navigate better these, at times, challenging waters.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Practice better within one’s boundaries of spiritual competence.
- Explore role considerations in working with religious and spiritual topics.
- Consider how a clinician’s relative lack of religious or spiritual commitment has the potential to create and introduce biases into treatment.
- Conceptualize spiritually oriented interventions and ethical applications.
Social workers completing this course receive 3 Ethics asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 hours of Ethics, Evidence-Based Practices, and General Skill Building continuing education training.
Course Instructor: Tonya M. Logan, LICSW and LCSW-C
Recording Date: 7/20/2024
Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved. CE Training Workshops, LLC, provider #1770, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/2/2022 – 8/2/2025. CE Training Workshops, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. System Requirements: Firefox, Chrome, Brave, Safari, Edge on any modern operating system (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS). A desktop browser is recommended. We do not provide support resources for issues encountered using a mobile device. For more information about our policies and board approval statements, please visit our FAQS page.
Tonya M. Logan, LICSW and LCSW-C, has over 30 years of professional clinical experience working with those managing conflict and trauma. She holds a Masters Degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore.
Spirituality and Clinical Interventions: Ethical Considerations (3 HR) Syllabus
I. Understanding Spirituality and Religion
- Definitions and distinctions between spirituality and religion
- Characteristics of spirituality: meaning, purpose, faith, hope, transcendence
- NASW Code of Ethics standards related to religion and spirituality
- Role of spirituality in promoting personal growth and resilience
II. Spirituality in Clinical and Workplace Contexts
- Workplace spirituality: inner life, meaningful work, and community
- Spirituality as a universal human feeling beyond religious institutions
- Impact of spirituality on employee commitment and satisfaction
- Growth, holism, and transcendence as key workplace spirituality dimensions
III. Integrating Spirituality into Clinical Practice
- Viewing spirituality as part of cultural competence
- Honoring clients’ beliefs without imposing clinicians’ personal faith
- Importance of curiosity, non-judgment, and client-centered language
- Managing discomfort when addressing unfamiliar belief systems
IV. Ethical Considerations in Spiritual Integration
- Avoiding assumptions about clients’ spiritual experiences
- Recognizing spiritual and religious abuse in client backgrounds
- Maintaining boundaries between clinical therapy and pastoral counseling
- Ethical dilemmas and strategies for integrating spirituality appropriately
V. Spiritual Development Across the Lifespan
- Role of spirituality in adolescence and young adulthood
- Benefits of spirituality for coping, resilience, and emotional regulation
- Special considerations for foster youth navigating spiritual identity
- Addressing resentment over forced religious participation
VI. Strengthening Spiritual Foundations in Youth
- Importance of spiritual development for identity, belonging, and resilience
- Building hope, purpose, and meaning through spiritual exploration
- Encouraging self-advocacy and community connection
- Rituals, ceremonies, and opportunities for giving back
VII. Clinical Applications: Scenarios and Case Examples
- Scenario analyses of spiritual integration during therapy
- Reflection on client disclosure of faith-based needs
- Role of prayer and religious practices in coping with trauma
- Strategies for supporting spiritual growth without overstepping boundaries
VIII. Self-Reflection for Clinicians
- Exploring one’s own beliefs, biases, and openness to diverse spiritual perspectives
- Evaluating spiritual wellness through questions on meaning, purpose, and community
- Mindfulness, meditation, and practices to strengthen personal spiritual health
- Cultivating inner peace, compassion, and acceptance of differing views
IX. Organizational Impact of Spirituality
- Spirituality’s connection to job satisfaction, trust, and organizational performance
- Human, philosophical, and interpersonal perspectives on workplace spirituality
- Benefits such as increased morale, meaning, fulfillment, and community cohesion
X. Conclusion and Forward Thinking
- Embracing spirituality as a strength in clinical work and organizational life
- Building trust, creativity, and well-being through spiritual practices
- Supporting holistic client care by honoring the full spiritual dimension of human experience
