Cultural & Spiritual Approaches to Wellness: Spirituality & Faith Based Interventions
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Differentiate between traditional and indigenous wellness practices and explain their cultural significance.
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Explain the role of spirituality and faith in wellness interventions.
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Identify at least two faith-based approaches and their potential impacts on health outcomes.
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Develop a strategy to integrate traditional, indigenous, or spiritual practices into a modern wellness program, incorporating best practices and considering cultural sensitivities.
Educational Goal
The educational goal is for participants to be able to differentiate between various traditional and Indigenous wellness practices, articulating their cultural significance and the ways they reflect the values and beliefs of specific communities.
Description
This presentation explores the rich diversity of traditional, Indigenous, and spiritual wellness practices and their cultural significance. Participants will learn to differentiate between these approaches, gaining an understanding of how they reflect the beliefs and values of various communities. The session will also delve into the role of spirituality and faith in health interventions, highlighting their potential impact on health outcomes. Additionally, participants will be guided in developing strategies to integrate these practices into modern wellness programs, ensuring cultural sensitivity and incorporating best practices. This presentation equips attendees with the tools to offer more inclusive, holistic care in their professional settings.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Dr. Ann Shillingford, PhD, is the co-owner of UnCage, LLC, a consulting and advocacy firm on a mission to empower marginalized populations by addressing their unique needs through research, public engagement, and consultation. Dr. Shillingford is also an Associate Professor of Counselor Education at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. She has several years of experience as a professional school counselor prior to completing her doctorate at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Shillingford has written several articles and book chapters and through rigorous inquiry, aims to illuminate disparities, sociocultural concerns, resilience factors, and mental health issues affecting marginalized communities, fostering a nuanced understanding of their experiences. Dr. Shillingford’s co-edited book, Demystifying the DSM for School Counselors, was published in 2020. Dr. Shillingford’s newest text, Intersectional Counseling Skills: The Journey to Becoming a Culturally Inclusive Counselor, was published in Summer 2024.
Dr. Mary Hinson is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and is certified in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. She also serves as a member of the clinical faculty at Southern New Hampshire University and is a board member for Licensed Clinical Counselors of North Carolina. Dr. Hinson operates her private practice, Live Well Counseling Solutions, where she consults with school systems and organizations to support their workforce with wellness and Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion initiatives. Serving as a change agent in her community she founded Pickens Peace Project, an organization serving at-risk youth and their families along with youth in unstable housing situations.
Financially Sponsored By
- Live Well Counseling Solutions, PLLC