The Two Pursuits: Ethically Addressing Spirituality in Clinical Counseling
Presented By
Dr. John Dyben, DHSc, MCAP, CMH
Hanley Center at Origins
The concept of spirituality has, for the course of recorded history, been integral to understanding all aspects of humanity regardless of each individual’s religious faith or lack thereof. In modern society, spiritually-focused ideas have often been relegated to religious sects or to vague quips put on t-shirts and bumper stickers that seem meaningful at first glance, but which few can explain. As a domain of human existence that is demonstrably relevant to overall quality of life, might mental health professionals sometimes be missing an important element that we should be addressing? This presentation begins by providing an overview of clinical ethics, presents the case that professional counselors are ethically obligated to address patients’ spirituality, and supplies a clear definition of spirituality that can be operationalized by anyone on practical levels. Once a definition of spirituality is presented, we explore how this relates to addiction, mental health and overall quality of life. Finally, we look at practical applications of these concepts in the work of the professional counselor, therapist, or other helping professional.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
- provide professionally operational definitions to important terms including: ethics, counseling, spirituality, and recovery.
- demonstrate understanding of the ethical obligations of counselors to address issues of patient spirituality in the context of clinical counseling, using addiction counseling as a prime example.
- define spirituality in a context that is clinically practical, culturally competent, and ethically sound.
- describe spirituality as understood in a context of addictions counseling and be able to recognize and address spiritual issues as a domain of the whole person.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am – 10:30 am Ethically Addressing Spirituality in Clinical Counseling
10:30 am – 10:45 am BREAK
10:45 am – 12:15 pm Ethically Addressing Spirituality in Clinical Counseling
LOCATION:
Dilworth Center
2240 Park Road(directly BEHIND the Blossom Shop and to the LEFT REAR of Food Lion)
COST:FREE – There is no charge for this complimentary training.
REGISTRATION: Sign-up via the Dilworth Center Website events page dilworthcenter.org/news-and-events/
NCSAPPB CREDITS
We have applied to the NC Substance Abuse
Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB) for
approval of 3 substance abuse specific credits.
Completion of a short, post-workshop electronic survey will be required to receive your certificate.
About the Presenter
Dr. John Dyben, DHSc, MCAP, CMH
Hanley Center at Origins
Dr. John Dyben serves as the Chief Clinical Officer for Origins Behavioral Healthcare. In this capacity he provides academic, research, and clinical supervisory support to all of Origins’ programs. John’s academic background includes degrees in Psychology (BS), Conflict (MA), Management (MS), and a Doctor of Health Science, with his doctoral practicum having focused on the dynamics, epidemiology, and treatment of substance abuse and addiction in older adults. John is an ordained pastor, clinically trained chaplain, and board certified as both a Master Addictions Professional and a Mental Health Professional in the State of Florida. In addition to his clinical work, John lectures in multiple professional and academic venues on topics related to science, health, spirituality and ethics, and he was an adjunct professor at Palm Beach State College for 12 years. He brings over 20 years of experience as a therapist, educator and spiritual director to this topic.
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