Sacred Balance: Integrating Spirituality & Mental Well-Being

Imagine a way of caring for the mind that also nourishes the soul, drawing on ancient spiritual practices now supported by modern research. At the crossroads of neuroscience, spirituality, and mental health lies a growing body of wisdom that can transform both personal well-being and professional practice.
Sacred Balance: Integrating Spirituality and Mental Well-Being
Professional Development Seminar
Research increasingly supports the value of spirituality for coping with mental illness and maintaining well-being, yet promoting spirituality in secular settings can be a challenge.  By reviewing key research takeaways and identifying the benefits of specific practices, seminar participants will gain practical strategies for integrating spirituality across a variety of clinical and professional settings.
 

10:00am – Spirituality, the Brain, and Mental Well-Being
What role does spirituality play in mental health? Can science and faith work together to promote well-being? Participants will learn current research findings and discuss case examples at the intersection of spirituality and mental health.

12:00pm - Lunch

1:00 pm – Spiritual Practices for Well-Being
Active engagement is the strongest indicator for positive use of spirituality in coping. Participants will engage several spiritually rooted practices with proven mental health benefits. Includes guided practice of Breath prayer, Loving Kindness Prayer, and Prayerful Savoring.

2:00pm – Integrating Faith & Well-Being
Closing discussion on integrating spirituality in clinical and professional settings. Participants will identify key takeaways from earlier sessions and set goals for personal and professional integration.