“Religion and Spirituality as Sources of Strength in Times of Crisis”
Full Day Conference on April 7th
7 Hours of Continuing Ed. for New York LMSWs and LCSWs
Please join us on April 7th to explore the religious and spiritual coping resources that provide strength and support for diverse New Yorkers facing personal hardships or communal crises.
A featured speaker at this conference will be Rev. Dr. Sally MacNichol is the Co-Executive Director of CONNECT, a leading educational and advocacy organization dedicated to the prevention and elimination of interpersonal violence in New York City. She has been an advocate against domestic violence for over 30 years, working to counsel victims, empower survivors, and educate batterers. She has trained hundreds of staff members from child welfare agencies and community-based organizations, and has worked with diverse local religious leaders through the CONNECT Faith program. She holds an M.Div and Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Union Theological Seminary.
The conference is cosponsored by the Interfaith Center of New York, the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, and the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute. It will help all social service and mental health care providers build their multifaith cultural competence, while offering New York LMSWs and LCSWs seven continuing education credit hours approved to meet state licensing requirements.
Registration for the conference is open, and space is limited. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the religious lives of the people you serve. For detailed information, registration, and free online resources, visit https://interfaithcenter.org/social-work.
