This workshop addresses the profound disconnection some faith-based clients experience from God, often stemming from loss, trauma, relational pain, guilt, shame, and unmet spiritual needs. Tailored for psychologists, licensed mental health professionals and ministry leaders, this session offers evidence and faith-based tools for facilitating meaningful therapeutic encounters that promote healing and spiritual reconnection. Participants will gain strategies to help clients confront deep emotional wounds, challenge distorted spiritual beliefs and restore a sense of divine connection. By integrating clinical practices with spiritual healing, the workshop equips professionals to guide faith-based clients through a transformative process that fosters emotional resilience and spiritual renewal. Practical demonstrations will provide attendees with concrete techniques to support clients in addressing past hurts and rebuilding a restorative relationship with God. This approach aims to bridge the gap between psychological healing and spiritual restoration, supporting clients in their journey toward healing and hope.
412 | Meaningful Therapeutic Encounters: Helping Clients Reconnect and Heal with God When They’re Burdened by Loss, Pain, or Disappointment
PRESENTERS
Margaret Nagib, Psy.D.
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 Identify barriers in the faith-based client’s relationship with God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
2 Apply a practical tool designed to facilitate conversations with God that promote reconnection and healing for past loss, disappointment, trauma, relational pain, guilt, shame, or unmet spiritual need
3 Analyze live demonstrations of these tools to build practical skills for immediate use in practice.