Description
This course is designed for mental health professionals, clergy, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of the complex relationship between faith, guilt, shame, and sexual expression. Christian-based clients often struggle to reconcile their spiritual values with feelings of guilt and shame related to sexuality, which can create emotional distress and relational challenges. This course offers evidence-based strategies and Christian-informed approaches to help clients process these emotions, reframe negative beliefs through the lens of grace, and cultivate healthy intimacy.
Led by a licensed therapist and sexologist, participants will explore the psychological and spiritual underpinnings of guilt and shame, the role of religious teachings in shaping sexual attitudes, and the impact of these factors on mental and relational health. Through case studies and role-play demonstrations, participants will learn how to integrate clinical interventions with spiritual sensitivity, creating a safe space for clients to align their faith and sexual well-being.
This is an intermediate-level course. The course is open to mental health professionals, students, and individuals interested in exploring how guilt and shame impact Christian clients.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Differentiate between guilt and shame and understand their impact on faith-based clients.
2. Identify common triggers for guilt and shame within religious contexts.
3. Explain the concept of grace as a psychological and spiritual tool for reframing guilt.
4. Apply faith-affirming cognitive restructuring techniques to address guilt and shame.
5. Facilitate open and respectful conversations about sexuality within a faith-based framework.
6. Develop strategies for promoting healthy sexual expression aligned with clients’ spiritual values.
7. Demonstrate techniques for creating a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
8. Recognize and address ethical considerations when working with faith-based clients on issues of intimacy and sexual expression
Trainers
Alexis Frederick-Bouy, is a Sexologist and Mental health Therapist.
Alexis’ educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Bloomsburg University, a Master of Arts in Community Psychology and Social Change from Pennsylvania State University, and a Master of Education in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University.
She served the mental health community for over ten years focusing on family dynamics emphasizing attachment, communication, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and resource building. Alexis' passion is to educate and empower individuals to live a fulfilling life by challenging survival thinking and living patterns and replacing them with thriving patterns.
Alexis is a wife and mother of two. Alexis is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.
Adreeonah Mundy is a licensed professional counselor and the owner of Being Made Well Counseling LLC, a private practice dedicated to empowering women through faith-based and clinical counseling. With licenses in both Pennsylvania and Georgia, Adreeonah specializes in helping women navigate relationship issues, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, spirituality, and challenges unique to creatives. Her approach seamlessly integrates psychological expertise with spiritual wisdom, offering holistic support to her clients.
As a speaker, Adreeonah frequently participates in panels focused on mental health and spirituality, sharing her insights to uplift and inspire women. She is also a writer and mentor, committed to guiding others on their journeys toward emotional and spiritual well-being. Through her practice and public engagements, Adreeonah continues to make a profound impact on the lives of women seeking healing and growth.
Audience
Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychotherapists, MFTs, LPCs, graduate-level Counselors, and any other mental health professionals/providers.
Certificates will be awarded after completion of the full Webinar and course evaluation.
Radiant Sunshine, #1403, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Radiant Sunshine maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period:Â 2/28/23 to 2/28/2026Â
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Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP):
Radiant Sunshine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7371. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.
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Refund Policy:Â Â No refund will be given for the purchase of any course or webinar.Â
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