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Ethical Integration of Spiritually-Oriented CBT into Practice with Bereaved Adults

Thu December 10, 2026
Live, Remote via Zoom 1:0pm - 4:00pm EST
Newville, PA 17241 US

Workshop Information

Description:

The death of a friend, spouse, or adult child is a life changing biopsychosocial-spiritual experience that a rising number of persons over the age of 65 navigate yearly. This population often derives comfort from their religion/spiritual worldview and may seek guidance within the coping domain. This engaging, case-based course outlines ethical strategies for integrating the religion/spiritual domain across therapeutic processes and utilizing Spiritually-Oriented CBT methods in advancing the meaning-making process and inner life adjustment of bereaved older adults. The course discusses best practices in assessment and treatment relevant to supporting those navigating identity, social role, self-esteem, or psychological health changes.

Learning Objectives:

1. Compare and contrast the characteristics of religion and spirituality in relation to assessment and treatment. 

2. Discuss practical strategies for integrating the religion/spiritual domain across therapeutic processes in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

3. Discuss Spiritually-Oriented CBT methods in relation to assessment and treatment of spousal bereaved older adult women. 

4. Apply best practices in spiritual integration across therapeutic processes to practice through case study analysis.

5. Translate Spiritually-Oriented CBT methods to practice utilizing a case study.

 

Facilitator:

Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT, CSWM

Owner, Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center, LLC

 

CEs:

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 Boad of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.

 

Registration Information:

$75 NASW Member (includes certificate and CEs); $90NASW Non-Member (includes certificate and CEs)

*Due to the interactive nature of this workshop, attendees names will appear on the screen following clicking on the Zoom link. If you require ADA Accomodations, please indicate to Julie (julie@rolbereavementresourcecenter.com) a minimum of 4 days prior to event date. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accomodations without prior notification.

 

The information to be provided during this session is to be given as information and educationo only, generally applicable to members of the community, and not tailored to any one individual's needs. Nothing to be presented during the session is meant to diagnose or treat a medical or behavioral health condition and is not a substitution for the advice of a qualified professional. If you or a loved one need the advice of a qualified medical or behavioral health practitioner consult your physican or a mental health provider in the area. If you in crisis, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or contact 911.

Registration:

NASW Member

Price: $75

Ticket sales end on Tuesday December 8, 2026 at 11:00am EST.

NASW Non-Member

Price: $90

Ticket sales end on Tuesday December 8, 2026 at 11:00am EST.

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