Spirituality and Psychology

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education credit for psychologists. The Seminary maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. Social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors in Pennsylvania can receive continuing education credits for courses from continuing education providers approved by the American Psychological Association. Martha Robbins, Joan Marshall Associate Professor of Pastoral Care at PTS, and Jon Spiegel, psychologist in private practice, are co-advisors to the program.

Mr. Rogers and the Spirituality of Children (1213-36)

Amy Hollingsworth, Psychologist, College Professor, and Author of The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers;  along with Karen Vander Ven, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Psychology in Education, University of Pittsburgh, Carl Johnson, Ph.D., Chair of Psychology in Education, University of Pittsburgh, Judith A. Rubin, Ph.D., President, Expressive Media, Inc., Dana L. McMakin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Martha Robbins, Th.D., Joan Marshall Chair of Pastoral Care, PTS, and special guest, Joanne Rogers
Fred Rogers opened many eyes to the possibilities of guiding children in their early years to grow emotionally and socially. At the core of his Neighborhood were values like compassion, kindness, and respect, which are integral both to Christian and to other faith traditions. This program will begin with Mr. Rogers’ insights and will proceed to recent insights derived from research regarding principles of healthy development. Not surprisingly, such principles are significant for healthy human functioning at later ages too. A special feature of this program is that it will include original film of Mr. Rogers interacting with children. The program will take place in the context of an annual event on the Seminary campus, the Summer Leadership Conference, which will occur from Sunday evening, June 9 through Wednesday afternoon, June 12. / Mon., June 10, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 2013 / Advance registration: $95; Registration at the door: $100 / 6.0 CE credits for psychologists, social workers, and therapists  

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