Faith, Religion, and Spirituality: Help or Hindrance in Recovery

For many, recovery from addiction and substance use disorders is seen as a spiritual process.  Those engaged in twelve-step recovery often speak of working "a spiritual program of recovery" as well.  Statistically, however, engagement in religious practices is on the decline nationally.  This begs the question of whether religion and spirituality can be equated and whether either has a place in clinical work.  Are either or both supportive to recovery, or does one or both actually hinder people in their recovery?  In terms of research, is spirituality or religious practice typically studied.  Clinically, how can we explore the spirituality of those we serve without fostering shame, soliciting reactionary responses, or evangelizing?  This session is a respectful look at many of the facts related to religiosity, substance use, and recovery.  It also provides practical suggestions and tools for addressing spirituality clinically when appropriate.

1.5 CE Hours