Spirituality, faith, and religion, though often used interchangeably in research, each uniquely contribute to recovery, helping clarify the journey toward wholeness and health. Psychologists and mental health professionals will explore these concepts, comparing their roles in the context of recovery from substance use and other mental health disorders while looking for the integration of spirituality, faith, and religion into assessment and recovery as essential components of competent care. Participants will evaluate the importance of incorporating spiritual elements into individual, organizational, and social programs of recovery. Additionally, participants will formulate ways to collaborate more effectively with other recovery care providers, capitalizing on the value of spirituality, faith, and religion to enhance recovery efforts and outcomes. By understanding and utilizing these unique contributions, mental health professionals can provide more holistic and effective care, supporting their clients’ paths to recovery and overall well-being.
402 | The Spiritual Journey of Recovery: Transcendent, Immanent, and Emergent Processes
PRESENTERS
David Jenkins, Psy. D., M.A., B.A.
CE CREDITS
1.25
Approved For CE
APA, ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, IBCC, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, AOA Category 2A Credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP , Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Approved For CME/CEU
LEVEL
Intermediate
Summary
Learning Objectives
1 Compare and contrast the roles of spirituality, faith, and religion in the context of recovery from substance use and other mental health disorders, understanding their unique contributions to the recovery process.
2 Evaluate the importance of psychologists and other mental health professionals integrating spirituality, faith, and religion into individual, organizational, and social programs of recovery, while recognizing these elements as essential components of competent care.
3 Formulate ways to collaborate more effectively with other recovery care providers to capitalize on the value of different elements to enhance recovery efforts and outcomes for care recipients.