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Digital Seminar

What Every Therapist Needs to Know About Spirituality, Religion & Mental Health


Speaker:
David H. Rosmarin, PhD, ABPP
Duration:
1 Hour
Language:
Presented in EN, subtitles in EN and FR, handouts in EN and FR
Copyright:
Dec 04, 2025
Product Code:
POS150536
Media Type:
Digital Seminar

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Description

Faith and spirituality are showing up in therapy rooms more than ever – and the latest research is reshaping how clinicians understand their role in mental health. Dr. David Rosmarin, an internationally recognized expert and Harvard Medical School faculty member, will share clear, evidence-based strategies for engaging clients around belief, values, and meaning in ways that build rapport and open new pathways for healing.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Apply current evidence to identify when faith fosters resilience – and when it contributes to distress
  • Distinguish spiritual struggle from psychopathology to reduce misdiagnosis and improve outcomes
  • Integrate client-centered tools to explore belief and meaning for deeper connection and lasting change

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Course Level: Intermediate Format: Recorded asynchronous distance. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

 

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Speaker

David H. Rosmarin, PhD, ABPP's Profile

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David H. Rosmarin, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist, program director at McLean Hospital (ranked #1 in psychiatry buy US News & World Report), and an internationally recognized expert on spirituality and mental health. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and has been featured on TEDx, Good Morning America, The New York Times, Scientific American, NPR, and more for his groundbreaking work.

Dr. Rosmarin is known for translating cutting-edge research into actionable, evidence-based strategies for clinical practice. Through his keynotes, workshops, and trainings, he helps clinicians reduce suffering, strengthen emotional resilience, and guide clients toward deeper healing and meaning in their lives.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: David Rosmarin maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with HMS/McLean. He serves on the scientific advisory board for Center for Anxiety and is a consultant with Rofeh International and Refa’enu. David Rosmarin receives grants from John Templeton Foundation, Harvard Catalyst Clinical and Translational Science Center, and Templeton Religion Trust. He receives royalties as a published author. David Rosmarin receives a speaking honorarium from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: David Rosmarin is a member of the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies, the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology, and the American Psychological Association.


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Objectives

  1. Identify the ways spirituality and religion can serve as protective factors for resilience as well as potential contributors to psychological distress.
  2. Differentiate between spiritual struggle and mental health disorders in order to reduce misdiagnosis and improve treatment outcomes.
  3. Apply client-centered, evidence-based approaches to exploring belief, values, and meaning in therapy to strengthen rapport and foster healing.

Outline

  • The Rise of Faith and Spirituality in Therapy
  • Scope of Practice, Risks and Limitations
  • Evidence shaping new clinical perspectives
  • Clinical Tools and Strategies
    • When faith fosters resilience vs. when it causes distress
    • Distinguishing spiritual struggle from psychopathology
    • Using client-centered tools to explore belief and meaning

Target Audience

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Psychotherapists
  • Case Managers
  • Physicians
  • Mental Health Professionals

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