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FREE ACCREDITED TRAINING: Board Certified Integrative Spiritual Advisor (I.SPIRIT-bc) ™

Practicing powerful faith-based leadership from a well-rounded, mental health informed perspective. This IPHM-accredited course prepares clergy and spiritual healers with holistic psychology, crisis intervention, coaching and counseling fundamentals to amplify their impact in ministry. Taught by our Founder, Dr. Calynn M. Lawrence - licensed faith-based counselor, credentialed neurocriminology & neuropsychotherapy professional, and triple board certified trauma specialist, this course is full of evidence-backed content from several peer-reviewed scientific journals and respected psychology/sociology/theology publications. 

Common Mental Health Conditions, Their Symptoms and When to Refer Someone to a Psychology Professional 
  • What is the legal scope of practice for religious and spiritual leaders when offering counseling services? How does doctrinal/religious guidance and counseling differ from faith-based therapy and clinical counseling? 

  • An Overview of "Common" Complex Mental/Behavioral/Developmental Health Conditions and Their Effects on Decision Making and Lifestyle: 
    • Clinical Depression
    • Clinical Anxiety
    • Bipolar
    • PTSD
    • Autism
    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Substance Abuse Disorder
    • Schizophrenia

Crisis Intervention Basics 
  • Signs that Someone is in Crisis vs. Just Being "Upset"

  • How to Approach Them and Neutralize the Situation

  • What to Do Afterwards: Whether to Refer Them to a "Living Room" OR an Emergency Room

    Common Ways that Trauma Forms and Its Effects on the Body, Behavior and Decisions
    • What is Trauma?

    • Common Causes of Trauma: Grief, Verbal/Physical/Sexual Abuse, Neglect/Abandonment/Shunning, Longterm Exposure to High Violence Environments (War, High-Crime Neighborhoods), Systemic Oppression/Marginalization

    • How Trauma Physically Affects the Brain and the Body

    • How Trauma Psychologically Affects Decision Making and Behavior

    The Importance of Offering a Safe Space for the Community as a Spiritual/Religious Leader, and How to Avoid Inflicting Shame When Offering Religious/Spiritual Counseling, Guidance or Direction
    • Why Creating a Culture of Support and Empathy within Churches is Essential for the Wellbeing of Congregants and the Community

    • How Being Compassionate and Professional When Interfacing with Others Strengthens the Appeal of Religious/Spiritual Leaders 

    • Explicit and Implicit Shameful Practices That Should Be Avoided When Offering Religious/Spiritual Services


    Coaching and Counseling Fundamentals for Spiritual Advisors - How to Help Someone Achieve Their Goals and Overcome Challenges with Faith at the Core 
    • The Difference Between Spiritual Counseling and Coaching - How to Know What the Client(s) Needs

    • Tailor the Experience to the Client's Faith Base - Key Information About the Most Popular Religions and Their Influence on Counseling/Coaching
       
    • Connection Needs to be at the Foundation: How to Professionally Build Rapport & Trust 
      • "Pairing" with the Client(s)
      • Ethical Guidelines to Avoid a "Dual Relationship"
      • Maintaining Privacy 

    • Establishing "HEART" Goals with the Client(s) (Healthy - Engaged - Applicable - Realistic - Timely) 

    • Listening to Understand, Observing to Analyze, and Asking to Clarify - Steering Sessions to See the Full Picture + Note Taking Tips

    • How and When to Professionally Offer Well-Informed Feedback and Guidance

    • Assigning Relevant Homework to the Client(s) for Amplified Results and Personal Reflection
      • Journaling Prompts
      • Worksheets
      • Self Care/Improvement Regimens
      • Interpersonal Tasks or Exercises
    • Celebrating Progress with Positive Reinforcement 

    • Group Dynamics - How to Facilitate a Powerful Spiritual Support Group

    • Always Offer Additional Resources to Clients for Expanded Care and Extra Support

    BOARD CERTIFICATION PROCESS

    1. MUST HAVE either a completed degree (Associates or higher) from a university, college or seminary in one of the following fields OR 3+ years documented pastoral/ministerial work experience (any religion) AND valid ministerial ordination (you can obtain this from your local church OR for FREE online through Universal Life Church or American Marriage Ministries):

    • Psychology/Mental Health Counseling/Applied Behavior Analysis 
    • Sociology/Social Work/Social Science
    • Medicine (allopathic/osteopathic/naturopathic/alternative)
    • Nursing
    • Religion/Theology/Pastoral Counseling
    • Public Health
    • Education
    • Philosophy

    2. Must complete the above Integrative Spiritual Advisor™ credential course and purchase the on-demand $97 qualifying exam (30 questions with an 80% being the minimum passing score).

    3. Submit an application with your completed exam here to receive your board certification from The Holistic Healing Source for Marginalized Society (May take up to 4 weeks to be processed and reviewed by the board.)

    4. Maintain your certification yearly by attending our annual on-demand virtual summit ($19.99) + filling out the evaluation form OR showing proof of 7 Mental Health or Theology focused CEUs/CEs, AND paying the $39 annual processing fee.

    *This Course is Accredited by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine Board*


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