What if our evolving understanding of spirituality can unite us, rather than dilute traditions? Are we risking depth for simplicity in the pursuit of unity? #SpiritualIntegration

Join Carol McGinnis April 24-26, 2026 in Linthicum, MD for Spiritually Integrated Therapeutic Drumming. Discover how rhythm nurtures the #soul and #community.

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What if our personal spiritual journeys aren't just individual pursuits but communal awakenings? Let's explore faith that evolves with connection. 🌿 #SpiritualIntegration #FaithCommunity

Join a multifaith, inclusive community of #healing professionals April 24-26, 2026 in Linthicum, MD. Explore #inner awareness, #relational health, and #embodied wisdom.

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@sisterruthmartinez.bsky.social. What if our spiritual journeys are branches of the same divine tree? Let's embrace our unique roots while nourishing a unified garden of faith. 🌳 #SpiritualIntegration #DiverseFaiths

Wayne Gustafson presents Identifying, Understanding, and Challenging Assumptions in Psychotherapy and Life April 24-26, 2026 in Linthicum, MD. Explore #cultural humility and #self-awareness. #CE credits.

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The Modern Binary
Lack of Integration Maps
Community and Capacity

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#AwakeningIsNormal
#BeyondPathology
#CulturalHealing

The equinox has passed. And if you feel quieter, softer, or strangely tender this morning — that's real. Something reorganized.

The liminal morning: what was released has left, what was called hasn't fully arrived. Your job today is not to optimize. Your job is to receive.

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The Cultural Gap
Normalization Over Pathologization
Finding Your Map

#SpiritualIntegration #MentalHealthAwareness #ModernSpirituality #AwakeningJourney

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What if the divine isn’t outside but within us? 🌌 Can embracing our diverse spiritual practices enrich rather than dilute our traditions? Let's reflect together! #SpiritualIntegration

Russell Siler Jones leads Channels of Spiritual Presence: Exploring Spiritual Dimensions of Therapeutic Presence April 24-26, 2026 in Linthicum, MD. Deepen your #therapeutic #presence.

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David Harris leads Rooted and Responsive: Engaging AI as a Mirror for Formation, Presence, and Sustainable Practice April 24-26, 2026 in Linthicum, MD. Explore #AI and #spiritual formation.

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Upcoming SIP Training Levels 1 & 2 with Beth Toler, Tere Canzoneri, and Lynn Bohecker (Online & In-Person) SIP 1 Session dates are as follows: Date Times 4/09/2026 4/10 &4/11 6:30pm-8:30pm MT 9:00am-4:00pm MT SIP 2 session dates are as follows: 5/1/2026 9:00am-4:00pm MT 5/2/2026 9:00am-4:00pm MT Sessions are online and in-person in Idaho at address: The Counseling Center at Tree City, 3852 N Eagle Rd, Boise, ID, 83713 SIP Level 1 Training Registration Here. SIP Level 2 Training Registration Here. What is the Spiritually Integrated Training Program? The SIP training program is a multi-disciplinary, inter-spiritual, multi-racial community of persons gathered for education, connection, and formation in the work of spiritually integrated psychotherapy. It serves licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals (i.e., counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, addiction specialists, and more), as well as graduate students in any of those disciplines who seek to explore the ways spirituality, religion, and the search for meaning influence their own lives and the lives of their clients. Click here for more information. Beth's Background: Beth Toler, M.Div., Th.D., LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, educator, and ordained minister with more than 20 years of experience across clinical, academic, and ministerial settings. Her work integrates psychotherapy, theology, and spirituality, with a holistic approach grounded in family systems therapy, trauma-informed care, and spiritually integrated practice. Beth brings clinical expertise and deep listening to her teaching, emphasizing compassionate presence, thoughtful engagement, and the role of meaning-making in healing and growth. Beth completed her doctoral studies and clinical training at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology and began her private practice in 2010. She has since practiced in Georgia and Pennsylvania, currently offering virtual therapy across both states and in-person services in the Greater Philadelphia area. Her professional experience includes work in parishes, hospitals, universities, psychiatric facilities, and recovery centers, as well as over fifteen years in private practice with individuals, couples, and families. She also serves as a graduate-level professor, teaches counseling and pastoral care in seminaries and counseling programs nationwide, and has held leadership roles including Clinical Coordinator for CACREP-accredited programs. Beth holds a Doctor of Theology from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, a Master of Divinity from Duke University Divinity School, and a Bachelor of Arts from Mercer University. Ordained in the American Baptist Churches, USA, she continues to bridge ministry, clinic, and classroom in her work. She serves on the Psychotherapy Commission of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education and is President of the Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling. Her writing and research focus on the methodological and practical implications of integrating religion and spirituality into the counseling process, supporting learners in developing thoughtful, ethically grounded approaches to psychotherapy. Tere's Background: Tere Tyner Canzoneri, M.Div., LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and spiritually integrated psychotherapy trainer with more than 40 years of experience in counseling, education, and pastoral care. Her work is grounded in curiosity, spirituality, and deep respect for human diversity, with a long-standing commitment to helping people explore meaning, identity, and growth. As an instructor, she brings a present-focused, reflective approach that integrates psychodynamic and systems theory with trauma-informed practice and mindfulness-based perspectives. Tere’s professional formation includes extensive training in psychodynamic and systems theories, along with continued engagement in emerging understandings of trauma, neurobiology, and emotional health. Her approach may incorporate mindfulness, internal family systems, imago therapy, and bilateral stimulation techniques when appropriate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Social Philosophy from Mercer University, a Master of Divinity from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia. She also completed a residency in pastoral counseling at Georgia Baptist Medical Center. She is a former diplomate of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and currently serves as a trainer in Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy with ACPE. Throughout her career, Tere has been shaped by cross-cultural experience, including formative years living in Asia, which deepened her appreciation for multiple perspectives and ways of meaning-making. Her teaching reflects a belief that personal history matters while emphasizing the importance of awareness and change in the present moment. She brings to her role as an instructor a reflective, dialogical style that supports learners in developing curiosity, ethical sensitivity, and thoughtful integration of spirituality within psychotherapeutic practice. Lynn's Background: Dr. Lynn Bohecker, Ph.D., LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (ID, NC, UT, VA) and a nationally credentialed AAMFT Approved Supervisor with expertise in counselor education, clinical supervision, and trauma-informed family therapy. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Counseling from Idaho State University and has taught at both secular and faith-based institutions, including her current role as full professor at Liberty University. Dr. Bohecker’s teaching and research focus on marriage and family specialization, spirituality in therapy, group work, and professional identity, while her clinical practice emphasizes trauma recovery and family systems. She has held leadership roles in the counseling field, presented at national conferences, and published extensively, including journal articles, book chapters, and textbooks. A registered clinical supervisor with specialized training in Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy, Dr. Bohecker chairs dissertations and teaches courses in human growth and development, research methodology, and practicum/internship supervision. Her work reflects a deep commitment to bridging spirituality, research, and clinical practice, empowering both students and clients to thrive. With a background that includes secular and faith-based education, she brings a unique perspective to her roles as educator, supervisor, and therapist. SIP Level 1 Training Registration Here. SIP Level 2 Training Registration Here.

Upcoming SIP Training Levels 1 & 2 with Beth Toler, Tere Canzoneri, and Lynn Bohecker (Online & In-Person) #SIPTraining #MentalHealth #Psychotherapy #SpiritualIntegration #Counseling

What if our quest for spiritual unity obscures deeper, authentic truths in diverse traditions? Let's question the cost of homogenizing profound paths. #SpiritualIntegration #Authenticity

@mrsandreasimmons.bsky.social Can universal spirituality empower marginalized voices without silencing their unique teachings? Let's explore how we honor both individuality & tradition. #SpiritualIntegration #InterfaithDialogue

@kennysmithjr.bsky.social What if embracing diverse spiritual paths doesn't dilute but enriches our collective understanding of the divine? 🌍✨ Can we honor uniqueness without losing unity? #SpiritualIntegration

True spiritual evolution requires embracing diversity in practice. What if we saw traditions not as barriers but as bridges to deeper love? 🌍💖 #SpiritualIntegration

@drraymondmoore.bsky.social kennysmithjr.bsky.social Is our quest for individual spirituality deepening connections or fueling isolation? Let’s rethink how community and personal growth can harmonize. #SpiritualIntegration

What if our quest for unity in faith actually obscures the richness of individual traditions? 🤔 Let's embrace diversity without losing our unique identities! #SpiritualIntegration

@thebrycepowell.bsky.social. mrsandreasimmons.bsky.social Could our rigid beliefs be hindering true spiritual evolution? Embrace shared experiences over absolutes. Let's reflect: can we grow together? #SpiritualIntegration

What if the Holy Spirit isn't just a Christian concept but a unifying force across faiths? Embracing this could deepen our communal and individual spirituality. #SpiritualIntegration

@mrsandreasimmons.bsky.social mrsandreasimmons.bsky.social Can we redefine faith in a world of merging spiritual practices? Embracing diverse paths doesn't erase roots—it enriches them. Let’s evolve together! #SpiritualIntegration #FaithEvolution

@sisterruthmartinez.bsky.social. Could our quest for inclusive spirituality risk losing the core truths of our traditions? True growth ignites in both unity and respect for the roots. Reflect deeply. #SpiritualIntegration

What if faith is less about individual doctrine and more about our shared journey? Engaging with Eastern practices could renew our understanding of the Divine. 🌍✨ #FaithJourney #SpiritualIntegration

While seeking universal truths can broaden our horizons, let’s not forget the depth in distinct traditions. How might we honor these unique voices instead? #SpiritualIntegration

@revjerryjohnson.bsky.social What if secular insights could illuminate our faith? Instead of competing narratives, let’s unite our stories to heal and transform our communities! 🌟 #SpiritualIntegration #MiracleMoments

What if our understanding of God isn't limited by tradition? Embracing diverse spiritual practices can enrich our faith and community. Let's rethink boundaries! #SpiritualIntegration

ACPE SIP Training Level 1 with Flo Dewitt (internal staff training) (20 Feb 2026) Trainer: Flo Dewitt When and Where: * Start Date2/20/2026 5:30 PM EDT * End Date2/22/2026 5:00  PM EDT * Location: In Person The SIP training program is a multi-disciplinary, inter-spiritual, multi-racial community of persons gathered for education, connection, and formation in the work of spiritually integrated psychotherapy. It serves licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals (i.e., counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, addiction specialists, and more), as well as graduate students in any of those disciplines who seek to explore the ways spirituality, religion, and the search for meaning influence their own lives and the lives of their clients.  The 15-hour Training includes the following 3-hour courses: 1.1 Foundations and Ethics of Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy 1.2 Developing Spiritual Conversations in Psychotherapy 1.3 Spiritual Assessment 1.4 Spiritual Interventions: Working with Spiritual Resources, Part 1 1.5 Spiritual Interventions: Working with Spiritual Struggles Session dates are as follows: Date Times 2/20/2026 5:30PM-8:30PM 2/21/2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 2/22/2026 9:00 AM -5:00 PM For course descriptions and learning objectives: https://acpe.edu/education/psychotherapy/spiritual-integrated-psychotherapy  CE Information: ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education, #2045, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/05/2025-11/05/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 3.0 total credits in Clinical Competence continuing education credits. ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7004. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Depanment's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0301 and licensed social workers #SW-0852. ACPE SIP Training Cancellation Policy Registrants for ACPE SIP trainings may cancel their registration up to 24 hours before the training begins. There is a $100 cancellation fee. The request for registrant refund must be approved by the SIP trainer.  CE inquiries can be made directly to Latasha Matthews at latasha.matthews@acpe.edu  Contact one of the ACPE SIP Trainer, Wayne Gustafson, for more information, including registration code information.

Events: ACPE SIP Training Level 1 with Flo Dewitt (internal staff training) (20 Feb 2026) Full info at URL. #SIPTraining #MentalHealth #Psychotherapy #SpiritualIntegration #TherapyTraining

Upcoming SIP Levels I & II Trainings With Wayne Gustafson SIP Training Level 1: 5/2/2026 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 5/2/2026 1:30 - 4:30 pm 5/9/2026 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 5/9/2026 1:30 - 4:30 pm 5/16/2026  9:30 am - 12:30 pm Register Here SIP Training Level 2: 5/30/2026 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 5/30/2026 1:30 - 4:30 pm 6/6/2026 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 6/6/2026      1:30 - 4:30 pm Register Here What is the Spiritually Integrated Training Program? The SIP training program is a multi-disciplinary, inter-spiritual, multi-racial community of persons gathered for education, connection, and formation in the work of spiritually integrated psychotherapy. It serves licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals (i.e., counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, addiction specialists, and more), as well as graduate students in any of those disciplines who seek to explore the ways spirituality, religion, and the search for meaning influence their own lives and the lives of their clients. Click here for more information. Wayne's Professional Background Wayne E. Gustafson, DMin, LMHC is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, a retired licensed mental health counselor, and an authorized trainer in ACPE Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy. He brings decades of experience as a prison chaplain, pastoral counselor, adjunct professor of pastoral care, adjunct faculty in psychology, and interim parish minister. Since 2005, he has served on the faculty of the New York School of Ministry – a New York Conference, United Church of Christ program.  There he teaches pastoral care courses and continuing education workshops for clergy and lay leaders. Dr. Gustafson’s teaching is informed by extensive clinical and educational formation, including a Doctor of Ministry in Psychology and Clinical Studies and a Master of Divinity from Andover Newton Theological School, and a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University. His professional training includes multiple units of Clinical Pastoral Education in hospital and correctional settings, EMDR Levels 1 and 2, clinical hypnosis, critical incident debriefing, and certification as a trainer in Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy. He has held leadership roles within the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and ACPE, and has published on ethics in counseling in the Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion. As an instructor, Dr. Gustafson emphasizes ethical practice, pastoral presence, systems thinking, and the integration of psychological and spiritual perspectives in caregiving and ministry. In addition to his teaching and training work, he is the author of two novels, Community of Promise: The Untold Story of Moses and The Wisdom Weaver. He lives with his wife in an intentional community in Ithaca, New York, and continues to focus his work on education, formation, and support for ministers and mental health professionals. SIP Level I Training Registration Here SIP Level II Training Registration Here

Upcoming SIP Levels I & II Trainings With Wayne Gustafson #SIPTraining #MentalHealth #Psychotherapy #SpiritualIntegration #ProfessionalDevelopment

Upcoming SIP Training Level 1 with Beth Toler, Tere Canzoneri, and Melissa Lemons SIP Training Level 1 with Beth Toler, Tere Canzoneri, and Melissa Lemons Session dates are as follows: Date Times Feb 19, 2026    6:30-8 pm Feb 20, 2025    9 a.m-4 pm Feb 21, 2025       9 am.-4 pm Register Here.           What is the Spiritually Integrated Training Program? The SIP training program is a multi-disciplinary, inter-spiritual, multi-racial community of persons gathered for education, connection, and formation in the work of spiritually integrated psychotherapy. It serves licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals (i.e., counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, addiction specialists, and more), as well as graduate students in any of those disciplines who seek to explore the ways spirituality, religion, and the search for meaning influence their own lives and the lives of their clients. Click here for more information. Beth's Background: Beth Toler, M.Div., Th.D., LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, educator, and ordained minister with more than 20 years of experience across clinical, academic, and ministerial settings. Her work integrates psychotherapy, theology, and spirituality, with a holistic approach grounded in family systems therapy, trauma-informed care, and spiritually integrated practice. Beth brings clinical expertise and deep listening to her teaching, emphasizing compassionate presence, thoughtful engagement, and the role of meaning-making in healing and growth. Beth completed her doctoral studies and clinical training at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology and began her private practice in 2010. She has since practiced in Georgia and Pennsylvania, currently offering virtual therapy across both states and in-person services in the Greater Philadelphia area. Her professional experience includes work in parishes, hospitals, universities, psychiatric facilities, and recovery centers, as well as over fifteen years in private practice with individuals, couples, and families. She also serves as a graduate-level professor, teaches counseling and pastoral care in seminaries and counseling programs nationwide, and has held leadership roles including Clinical Coordinator for CACREP-accredited programs. Beth holds a Doctor of Theology from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, a Master of Divinity from Duke University Divinity School, and a Bachelor of Arts from Mercer University. Ordained in the American Baptist Churches, USA, she continues to bridge ministry, clinic, and classroom in her work. She serves on the Psychotherapy Commission of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education and is President of the Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling. Her writing and research focus on the methodological and practical implications of integrating religion and spirituality into the counseling process, supporting learners in developing thoughtful, ethically grounded approaches to psychotherapy. Tere's Background: Tere Tyner Canzoneri, M.Div., LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and spiritually integrated psychotherapy trainer with more than 40 years of experience in counseling, education, and pastoral care. Her work is grounded in curiosity, spirituality, and deep respect for human diversity, with a long-standing commitment to helping people explore meaning, identity, and growth. As an instructor, she brings a present-focused, reflective approach that integrates psychodynamic and systems theory with trauma-informed practice and mindfulness-based perspectives. Tere’s professional formation includes extensive training in psychodynamic and systems theories, along with continued engagement in emerging understandings of trauma, neurobiology, and emotional health. Her approach may incorporate mindfulness, internal family systems, imago therapy, and bilateral stimulation techniques when appropriate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Social Philosophy from Mercer University, a Master of Divinity from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia. She also completed a residency in pastoral counseling at Georgia Baptist Medical Center. She is a former diplomate of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and currently serves as a trainer in Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy with ACPE. Throughout her career, Tere has been shaped by cross-cultural experience, including formative years living in Asia, which deepened her appreciation for multiple perspectives and ways of meaning-making. Her teaching reflects a belief that personal history matters while emphasizing the importance of awareness and change in the present moment. She brings to her role as an instructor a reflective, dialogical style that supports learners in developing curiosity, ethical sensitivity, and thoughtful integration of spirituality within psychotherapeutic practice. Melissa's Background:   Melissa Lemons, PhD, LPCMH, is a licensed professional counselor of mental health, counselor educator, and pastoral counselor whose work integrates psychotherapy, spirituality, and attention to cultural and individual differences. With experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups, she brings a relational and holistic perspective to her role as an instructor. Her teaching is shaped by decades of clinical practice, supervision, and work in higher education, as well as her commitment to meeting people where they are and helping them build resilient, meaningful connections in their personal and professional lives. Melissa currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Wilmington University and is also a co-pastor at Unity Lutheran Church. In addition to teaching and supervising, she works as a spiritual director and clinician, drawing on an eclectic therapeutic approach that adapts to the needs and preferences of those she serves. Her areas of focus include relationships, anxiety, depression, spirituality, parenting, blended families, sexuality, and trauma, with particular sensitivity to cultural context, humor, curiosity, and compassion in the learning and therapeutic process. She holds a PhD in Pastoral Counseling with a focus in Counselor Education and Supervision from Loyola University Maryland, a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary, a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University, and a Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of California, San Diego. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Yale University. Melissa’s professional formation reflects a deep respect for the whole person and a belief that effective counseling and education are grounded in authentic relationships, careful listening, and thoughtful integration of psychology and spirituality. SIP Level 1 Training Registration Here.

Upcoming SIP Training Level 1 with Beth Toler, Tere Canzoneri, and Melissa Lemons #SIPTraining #Psychotherapy #MentalHealth #SpiritualIntegration #Education