Ethical Integration of Religion and Spirituality Into Bereavement Practice (Fall)
- Date: September 3rd, 2024
- Location: Zoom Meeting
- Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Cost: $90 NASW Member or $100 for NASW Non-member (cost does include CEs and CE Certificate)
The Bridge Center for Continuing Education at Messiah University and Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center, LLC are jointly offering 8, 3-credit CE courses for licensed social workers, and those holding a master's or doctoral degree in the profession. Attendees can complete each course as a stand alone CE offering, or participate in all 8 courses by the end of 2024 and earn an Advance Practice Certificate in Holistic Bereavement Care from the Bridge Center for Continuing Education at Messiah University and Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center, LLC.
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Description:
Religion and spirituality can serve as a source of protection and/or risk agent for adults navigating the death of someone loved. Ethical and holistic social work practice entails cognizance of the role that religion/spiritual diversity hold in the biopsychosocial assessment/treatment of bereaved persons. Participants will engage with the profession’s Code of Ethics guidelines on ethical integration of religiosity/spirituality into practice and Forester-Miller and Davis’ seven-step model for ethical decision-making in this interactive case-based course. Emphasis will also include the connection between practitioner self-awareness and client/patient religiosity/spirituality exploration in practice.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the role of religion/spiritual diversity exploration in culturally competent practice.
2. Examine introspectively one’s source of professional motivation, moral identity, and
religious/spiritual awareness.
3. Apply the seven-step model for ethical decision-making and Code of Ethics guidelines on integrating religion/spiritually into treatment to a bereaved adult case study.
Instructional Methods: Instructional methods will include large/small group discussion, polling, self-reflection, reflective dialogue, and case study. Attendees will receive a training guide at the start of the course.
Relevance to Social Work Profession: Participants will advance their understanding of the role of religiosity/spirituality in bereavement practice, methods of integrating the profession’s ethical guidelines on religion/spiritual diversity, and religious/spiritual self-awareness.
Learn more about presenter, Julie Guitwite, PhD, LSW, FT
"NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 3 ethics CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapists (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors."
For questions related to course content, contact (julie@rolbereavementresourcecenter.com).
For registration questions, contact bridgecenter@messiah.edu.
Refunds and Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellation made by the registrant via email to bridgecenter@messiah.edu or through the registration system at least 10 business days prior to the course date will be eligible to receive a refund less $10 administration fee. Refund requests must include the name of the attendee and course name, date. Cancellations received less than 10 business days before the course will not be eligible for a refund. Registered no-shows are not eligible for a refund.
Rescheduling the course may occur due to unforeseen circumstances or low enrollment. If rescheduling is necessary, all registered persons will be contacted via email.
Educational/Resource Support Statement: The information to be provided during this course is to be given as information only, generally applicable to members of the community, and not tailored to anyone individual’s needs. Nothing to be presented during the course is meant to diagnose or treat a medical or behavioral health condition and is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified professional. If you or a loved one need the advice of a qualified medical or behavioral health practitioner, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or contact 911.
ADA Statement: If you require ADA accommodations, please indicate your needs to julie@rolbereavementresourcecenter.com a minimum of three business days prior to event date. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.
