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A Spiritual Self-Psychology

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CE Hours: 2
Learning Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Course Fee: $19.95
Access: Course is available for 30 days after registration

Psy.D. Colloquia

The Psy.D. Colloquium series from the School of Psychology and Counseling's Doctorate Psychology colloquia events provides a selection of courses from outstanding professionals and scientists in psychology and related fields. Speakers in these courses have addressed a wide range of topics, from marital work with difficult couples to evolving roles for psychology in health care.

Course Description

In his presentation "A Spiritual Self Psychology", Dr. James W. Jones discusses contemporary psychoanalytic models of self development (e.g., theories of Heinz Kohut). Subsequently, he ties such explanations to life as a Christian and the development of the spiritual self. Lastly, Dr. Jones explores the incorporation of spiritual selfhood into the psychotherapeutic context. Presented in streamed Flash video.

Learning Objectives

This course is designed to help you:

1. Summarize the model of self development according to Kohut's teachings of contemporary psychoanalysis.
2. Recognize the role religion plays in healthy development versus unhealthy development.
3. Address the spiritual needs of clients in psychotherapy.

Instructor Bio

Dr. James W. Jones has earned doctorates in both Clinical Psychology (Rutgers University) and Religious Studies (Brown University). Professor Jones is the author of nine books including In The Middle Of This Road We Call Our Life; Contemporary Psychoanalysis And Religion; Religion and Psychology in Transition;  and Terror and Transformation: the Ambiguity of Religion in Psychoanalytic Perspective as well as numerous professional papers. His books have been translated and published in Japan, China, Latin America and Europe and he lectures regularly in Europe and America. In 2002 Dr. Jones was awarded the William Bier Award by the Division of Psychology of religion at an annual meeting of the American Psychological Association for his contributions to the field, as well as nominated for the Oskar Pfister Award. Currently he maintains a private practice in New Jersey and lectures frequently in both Europe and the United States.

Professional and Continuing Education CE Hours:

Psychologists: Regent University's School of Psychology and Counseling Professional and Continuing Education Program is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The School of Psychology and Counseling's Professional and Continuing Education Program maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Regent University School of Psychology and Counseling's Professional and Continuing Education opportunities are also eligible as psychologists training by the Virginia Board of Psychology (LCP - 18 VAC125-20-122).

Counselors: Regent University, School of Psychology and Counseling, is an NBCC-Approved Professional and Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.

In Virginia, the SPC continuing education courses may also fulfill the continuing education requirements for counselors (LPC - 18 VAC 115-20-106), substance abuse treatment providers (LSATP - 18 VAC 115-60-116), and marriage and family therapists (LMFT - 18 VAC 115-50-96).



Note:This workshop was originally presented as a live training event through Regent University's School of Psychology and Counseling Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology Colloquia Series.

Note: This course will be available to you for 30 days from your registration date. Please complete the course and the quiz within 30 days.