Elijah Institute

Individual Courses, Series 2: Human and Spiritual Development

S2_03 - Spiritual Development and Vocation

Spiritual Development and Vocation explores how psychological theories and Catholic concepts of calling shape beliefs and identity. Learn how therapy supports spiritual growth, helping clients discern vocation and align with their values and purpose.

Individual Courses, Series 2: Human and Spiritual Development

S2_04 Systems Theory - Family, Church, Community

This course, led by Dr. Gerry Crete, integrates Family Systems Theory and Catholic spirituality in psychotherapy, teaching practitioners to address mental health through relational patterns, emotional dynamics, and spiritual healing in family systems

Individual Courses, Series 2: Human and Spiritual Development

S2_05 Theology and Mental Health: Overcoming Isolation Through Community, Service, and the Theology of Love

Grounded in the "Theology of Love," this course equips clinicians with tools to combat isolation by fostering connection through love, compassion, and understanding. Learn strategies to integrate spiritual and clinical practices for deeper healing.

Individual Courses

S03-01 Introduction to Catholicism and The Trinity

Individual Courses

03-02 Incarnation, Redemption, and Mental Health

Individual Courses, Series 3: Catholic Cultural Awareness and Ethics

S3_03 Understanding Different Catholic Spiritual Expressions

Catholic spirituality emphasizes a personal relationship with God, prayer, and holistic well-being. It draws from the teachings of Christ, the Church, and a rich variety of spiritual expressions and communities, offering diverse paths to holiness

Individual Courses, Series 3: Catholic Cultural Awareness and Ethics

S3_04 Prayer, Sacraments, Scripture and Church Tradition

Individual Courses

S03-05 Universality and Diversity of the Catholic Church

Individual Courses, Series 4: Optimizing Clinical Decision Making

S4_01 - Introduction to Optimizing Clinical Decision Making

Balance clinical excellence with spiritual integration in Catholic psychotherapy. Key areas include clinical interviewing, cultural competence, and ethical treatment planning, ensuring therapists can provide sound, spiritually sensitive care.

Individual Courses, Series 4: Optimizing Clinical Decision Making

S4_02 Case Conceptualization & Treatment Planning

This course provides an in-depth look at case conceptualization, integrating Catholic spirituality with psychotherapy. Learn to assess clients holistically, combining spiritual, cultural, and psychological factors for personalized treatment plans.

Individual Courses, Series 4: Optimizing Clinical Decision Making

S4_03 Addressing Challenges and Promoting Healing in Catholic Christian Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy

Individual Courses, Series 4: Optimizing Clinical Decision Making

S4_04 - Efficacy of Faith Integrated Psychotherapy

This course, led by Dr. Thomas Plante, explores the efficacy of Faith-Integrated Psychotherapy, examining research on how spiritual beliefs enhance therapeutic outcomes. Students will learn to integrate faith with evidence-based practices to promote

Individual Courses, Series 4: Optimizing Clinical Decision Making

S4_05 Discernment and Routine Outcome Monitoring

Individual Courses, Series 5:Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapies and Interventions

S5_01 Integrating Ignatian Spirituality into Psychotherapy for Holistic Healing

Individual Courses, Series 5:Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapies and Interventions

05_02 Integrated Approaches to Anxiety using ACT

Explores the integration of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Catholic faith, providing tools to help clients manage anxiety, accept emotions, and align actions with both psychological flexibility and spiritual values for holistic healing.

Individual Courses, Series 5:Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapies and Interventions

S5-03 Integrating Catholic Beliefs with Positive Psychology for Human Well-Being Course

Individual Courses, Series 5:Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapies and Interventions

S5_04 Finding Healing and Hope: Exploring Catholic Integrated Trauma Therapy

Individual Courses, Series 5:Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapies and Interventions

S5_05 Catholic Psychotherapy for Spiritual Distress and Moral Injury

Individual Courses, Series 5:Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapies and Interventions

05_06 Catholic Approach to Parts Work

Individual Courses, Series 5:Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapies and Interventions

05_07 Integrating Catholic Theology and Systems Theory in Psychotherapy

Individual Courses

S5_08 Navigating Sexual Orientation within a Catholic Framework

Individual Courses

S5-09 Exploring Gender Identity within a Catholic Framework

Individual Courses

S5_10 Addressing Addictions

"Addressing Addictions" explores evidence-based practices for treating addiction, focusing on the Stages of Change model, motivational interviewing, and the integration of spiritual elements in recovery.