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Psy.D. Colloquia - Anger Towards God

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Date and Location:

Date: October 19, 2012
Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm
Location: Regent University Campus
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Presentation Description:

This presentation will provide an introduction to the topic of anger towards God, a common form of spiritual struggle. The presenter will provide an overview of the topic, including the “taboo” nature of anger towards God, predictors and consequences of anger towards God, and strategies for coping with this type of anger.

Target Audience:

Psychologists, Community Counselors, School Counselors, Civic Workers, Clinicians, Pastoral Care, and Chaplains.

Level:

Workshop Objectives:

Anger towards God is a common but little-studied problem. Many people see it as taboo and are reluctant to talk about it. This presentation will give a research-based, clinically relevant introduction to this important but neglected topic.

Learning Objectives:

This workshop is designed to help mental health professionals:

1. Identify factors that predict anger towards God
2. Recognize why anger towards God is often a taboo topic
3. Generate potential strategies to help people cope with anger towards God

Relevant References:

• Exline, J.J., Kaplan, K. J., & Grubbs, J.B. (2010, March 19). Anger, exit, and assertion: Do people see protest toward God as morally acceptable? Psychology of Religion and Spirituality. Advance online publication. Doi: 10.1037/a0027667

  Exline, J. J., & Grubbs, J. (2011). “If I tell others about my anger towards God, how will they respond?” Predictors, associated behaviors, and outcomes in an adult sample. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 39, 304-415.

  Exline, J. J., Park, C. L., Smyth, J.M., & Carey, M. P. (2011). Anger towards God: Social-cognitive predictors, prevalence, and links with adjustment to bereavement and cancer. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 100, 129-148.

Agenda:

2:00 PM - Welcome, Announcements, Introduction
2:05 PM - Presentation
3:50 PM - Questions/Answers
4:00 PM - Dismiss

Presenter:

Julie Exline, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She earned her Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology in 1997 from Stony Brook University and did postdoctoral work in social psychology with Dr. Roy Baumeister. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and has been certified as a spiritual director from the Ignatian Spirituality Institute at John Carroll University. Her research centers on issues related to spiritual struggles and forgiveness, and she has special interest in helping people understand and cope with feelings of anger towards God. Dr. Exline is currently serving as President of Division 36 of the American Psychological Association (Psychology of Religion and Spirituality).

Event Registration:

Note: School of Psychology and Counseling PsyD students DO NOT need to register to attend to meet program requirements.

	Fees
Professionals/ Students	Event: Free to Public CE Fee: $35 Professional and Continuing Education Hours: 2

Payments Accepted:

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Professional and Continuing Education Hours and CE Certificates:

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 (Provider #4446). Regent University, School of Psychology of Counseling is also approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Regent University, School of Psychology of Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

This event meets or exceeds the requirements of continuing education for counselors and for psychologists.

When Professional and Continuing Education hours are purchased, Professional and Continuing Education certficates of completion will be awarded to participants who attend the entire workshop. No partial credits are given.

Continuing education hours/certificates can be used for a variety of purposes including proof of training received, professional license renewal, employer reimbursement, and proof of attendance. For more information on continuing education hours for licensed psychologists and counselors please visit the CE information page.

Attendees are eligible for a Professional and Continuing Education Certificate with Professional and Continuing Education Credit Hours when purchased, provided the following is completed. Participants must attend the event in its entirety and sign in and sign out at the event. Certificates can be printed from a computer with Internet access once a participant has completed the event evaluation survey. Certificates are usually available for printing 10 business days after an event. For more information on certificates, please visit the FAQ page.

Notice

Please be advised that this event is being taped/recorded for future use, including, but not limited to, broadcast via media (television, internet) for possible viewing by the public. Most workshop recordings are used for registrants of the School of Psychology and Counseling's online continuing education courses. Your participation in the event constitutes your consent to Regent University to such taping or recording and the use of your image and voice at this event for all purposes now or in the future. We do not provide access to workshop recordings to workshop attendees.