ODL 327: When Religion Harms: Understanding Spiritual Trauma

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1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Clinical CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE Credit
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour

Created on: 2/26/25 Revised on: 7/11/25

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Counselor Skill Groups:

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

Spiritual trauma has become a more widely discussed topic in the past few years. However, there is often a lack of understanding of what exactly spiritual trauma is and the ways it impacts those who experience it. In this 1-hour training, we take a deep dive into what spiritual trauma is and is not, the difference between types of spiritual trauma, ways to recognize when this type of trauma has occurred, and how to offer support and care.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Describe spiritual trauma and identify examples of spiritual abuse.
• Distinguish between overt and covert spiritual trauma.
• Identify signs and impacts of spiritual trauma.
• Discover resources and methods helpful in providing care for spiritual trauma. 

Presenter:

Charity Muse, MS, BCC

Charity Muse, MS, BCC provides coaching, consultation, and training in spiritual wellness, leadership, and inclusivity. Previously, she worked as a therapist in private practice in North Georgia where she specialized in serving the LGBTQ+ community. Charity’s additional background in collegiate & community mental health included leading the counseling center at a small liberal arts college where she also designed outreach and workshops for a variety of diversity and mental health topics. As a sought-after speaker, Charity has a relaxed yet professional approach to teaching which combines theory, competencies, personal stories, and clinical experience as a therapist. She has written for LGBTQ+ spiritual resources and has published LGBTQ+ fiction and poetry. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her wife, kids, and friends, songwriting, cooking, and hiking.