014. Panel on Faith Integration and Mental Health and Medical Practice  

014. Panel on Faith Integration and Mental Health and Medical Practice  

Categories: RENEW ALASKA CRUISE

Approved for 1.5 CEs for Licensed Professionals Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Chemical Dependency Counselors 

Approved for 1.5 CMEs for Medical Doctors, Osteopathic Physicians, and Physicians Assistants 

Approved for 1.5 CEUs for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners 

Approved for 1.5 IBCC CEs for Pastors, Pastoral Counselors, Teachers, and Coaches 

Level: Intermediate 

Moderators: Tim Clinton, Ed.D. and Zach Clinton, M.A. 

Panelists: Karl Benzio, M.D., Leslie Vernick, MSW, Shannae Anderson, Ph.D., Ron Hawkins, Ed.D. 

Summary:  

Research has shown that utilizing a client or patient’s faith into the medical or mental health treatment of an individual has been productive and often leads to positive treatment outcomes. Furthermore, governmental bodies and insurance companies are now requiring faith and spirituality to be addressed in the initial assessment. Yet, many medical and mental health professionals struggle with how to integrate faith in their practice. In this panel discussion, participants will be able to describe the new and thorough research of faith in mental and medical practice. Furthermore, participants will be able to identify ways to integrate faith ethically and effectively within their assessment and treatment plans, discussing various assessment and protocols that can be used to help build resilience and overall wellbeing in their clients and patients. Lastly, participants will be able to ask pointed questions about various cases and how the experts would handle the issue of faith in their practice.  

Learning Objectives:  

Participants will:  

  1. Outline the newest research of faith integration into the medical and mental health treatment of patients and clients 
  1. Describe ethical ways for medical and mental health professionals to integrate faith in their assessments and treatment plans.  
  1. Apply various techniques to case studies described by participants.