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Level One: Foundations in Catholic Christian Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy
"The Elijah Institute’s curriculum is evidence-informed and clinically grounded, integrating peer-reviewed research, validated assessment tools, and recognized therapeutic practices with the richness of Catholic spiritual and moral tradition.
Completion of all Level One courses as a full sequence qualifies the student
to receive 20.75 total CE Credit Hours
Foundations of Faith-Based Psychotherapy
Catholic Psychotherapy Foundations
- Why Integrate Spirituality and Religion into Psychotherapy – Thomas Plante PhD. ABPP with an interview with Harold Koenig MD
- Catholic Anthropology - Faith and Integrated Psychotherapy – Anthony Isacco PhD, LP
- Ethical Support for Integrating Spirituality and Religion – Fr. David Songy PsyD, LP
- Confronting Religious and Spiritual Discrimination – Julia Sadusky PsyD LP
Human & Spiritual Growth
- Human and Spiritual Development - Anthony Isacco PhD, LP
- Foundations of Human Development - Anthony Isacco PhD, LP
- God and Attachment Theory - Anthony Isacco PhD, LP
- Spiritual Development and Vocation - Anthony Isacco PhD, LP
- Systems Theory - Family, Church, Community - Gerry Crete PhD, LPC, LMFT
- Community and Service - Maribel Laguna LPC-S
Catholic Culture & Ethics
- Introduction to Catholicism and The Trinity – Fr. David Songy PsyD, LP
- Incarnation, Redemption, and Mental Health – Fr. Innocent Okozi
- Prayer, Sacramental Life, Scripture, and Tradition – Fr. Innocent Okozi, PhD, LPC
- Understanding Different Spiritual Expressions – Thomas Plante PhD ABPP
- The Universal Church, Diversity, and Multicultural Issues – Fr. Innocent Okozi
Clinical Decision Skills
- Case Conceptualization & Treatment Planning-Jonathan Sperry PhD LCSW LPCC
- Addressing Challenges and Promoting Well-being–Karen Doll PhD LP
- Efficacy of Faith Integrated Psychotherapy–Thomas Plante PhD ABPP
- Discernment and Routine Outcome Monitoring –Jonathan Sperry PhD LCSW LPCC
- Collaborating with Clergy – Maribel Laguna LPC-S
Spiritual Therapy Methods
- Integrating Ignatian Spirituality into Psychotherapy for Holistic Healing–Thomas Plante PhD ABPP
- Integrated Approaches to Anxiety using ACT – Ed Rogers PsyD LP
- Integrating Catholic Beliefs with Positive Psychology for Human Well-Being – Karen Doll PhD LP
- Finding Healing and Hope: Exploring Catholic Integrated Trauma Therapy–Fr. David Songy PsyD, LP
- Catholic Psychotherapy for Spiritual Distress and Moral Injury – Fr. David Songy PsyD, LP
- Integrating Catholic Theology and Systems Theory in Psychotherapy – Gerry Crete PhD, LPC, LMFT
- A Catholic Approach to Parts Work - IFS, Ego state Therapy, Schema Therapy-Gerry Crete PhD LPC LMFT
- Navigating Sexual Identity within a Catholic Framework-Julia Sadusky PsyD LP
- Exploring Gender Identity with a Catholic Framework-Julia Sadusky PsyD LP
- Addressing Addictions-Jon Sperry PhD LCSW LPCC
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Faith & Learning Programs
NBCC APRROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER
Elijah Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7719. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Elijah Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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This website provides education, not treatment. It does not replace therapy, diagnosis, or professional care.
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