Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

of UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside

OFFICE of Education and Regional Programming

Co-sponsored by St. Joseph Spirituality Center

Spirituality and Recovery, Part 2: How to Conduct Spirituality and Recovery Groups

December 3, 2009 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. St. Joseph Spirituality Center 1030 State Street, Baden, PA 15005 Course Code: MC03
Presenters:
Reverend Barbara Rogers, PhD, EdS, Lead Chaplain WPIC		Jack Mittereder, CAC, CCDP Program Coordinator, Dual Diagnosis WPIC
Program Description:
Simulations of group activities that promote recovery and well being will be used to instruct participants in experiential approaches to recovery. Spiritually based activities and perspectives will be woven into these various activities. This will be a "hands on" workshop with all attendees working through the actual group processes and activities.
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program participants should be able to: Identify basic goals and dynamics for conducting effective recovery groups. Practice exercises and experiences that participants will be able to replicate in their own setting in order to address addictive behaviors and recovery. Demonstrate group activities that promote the integration of spirituality into recovery and well being and utilize these in their own context. Practice activities that include motivational learning and techniques for applying this approach in their own practice.
Target Audience:
All clinical and research professionals, personal care home administrators, students, and trainees, as well as interested family members and individuals in recovery.
Continuing Education Credits:
ACT 48 – 5.0	CPRP – 5.0		PSYCHOLOGIST – 5.0
CAC – 5.0	NBCC – 5.0		SW – 5.0
CEU – 0.5	PCHA – 5.0
Tuition: $80.00
WPIC and all UPMC employees: $50.00. Full tuition must accompany the registration form. Refunds must be requested in writing two weeks prior to the program or a $15.00 administrative fee will be deducted.
To register: Please complete the attached registration form or download the form at www.wpic.pitt.edu/oerp Contact: Program Coordinator Joanne Slappo, PhD, CPRP, CRC (412) 802-6918 Registration Nancy Mundy (412) 802-6900 Telephone registrations CANNOT be accepted Click here for Directions Click here for Registration Form Click here to return to Regional Trainings Click here to return to OERP home page