Pittsburgh Theological Seminary will host a continuing education event for psychologists, social workers, and therapists, “Depression and Dark Night of the Soul” Feb. 18-19, 2011. Kathryn Madden will teach the course with Martha Robbins, Linda Ewing, and Rhonda Karlton Rosen assisting.

Depression and darkness are painful mental, affective, and spiritual experiences that persons encountering in their journey of psychological and spiritual transformation. The various lenses through which we understand and interpret these different yet possibly overlapping experiences affect the way in which we allow ourselves, and help others, to embrace their transformative possibilities. This workshop will describe how these phenomena are viewed through several psychological lenses and by Christian, Jewish, and Buddhist spiritual traditions in order to discern appropriate ways of responding to persons who may be experiencing one or more of them.

Cost is $35 for Friday only, $115 for Saturday only, and $135 for both days. Eight credits are available—two for Friday and six for Saturday. Since PTS is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education, licensed social workers, licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional counselors will be able to apply course credits toward their continuing education requirement.

Contact the Office of Continuing Education at 412-924-1345 or for more information.

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a graduate professional institution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Founded in 1794, the Seminary is located in Pittsburgh, Pa. and approximately 320 students are enrolled yearly in the degree programs. The Seminary prepares leaders who proclaim with great joy God’s message of good news in both word and deed. PTS is rooted in the Reformed history of faithfulness to Scripture and commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary will host a continuing education event for psychologists, social workers, and therapists, “Depression and Dark Night of the Soul” Feb. 18-19, 2011. Kathryn Madden will teach the course with Martha Robbins, Linda Ewing, and Rhonda Karlton Rosen assisting.

Depression and darkness are painful mental, affective, and spiritual experiences that persons encountering in their journey of psychological and spiritual transformation. The various lenses through which we understand and interpret these different yet possibly overlapping experiences affect the way in which we allow ourselves, and help others, to embrace their transformative possibilities. This workshop will describe how these phenomena are viewed through several psychological lenses and by Christian, Jewish, and Buddhist spiritual traditions in order to discern appropriate ways of responding to persons who may be experiencing one or more of them.

Cost is $35 for Friday only, $115 for Saturday only, and $135 for both days. Eight credits are available—two for Friday and six for Saturday. Since PTS is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education, licensed social workers, licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional counselors will be able to apply course credits toward their continuing education requirement.

Contact the Office of Continuing Education at 412-924-1345 or for more information.

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a graduate professional institution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Founded in 1794, the Seminary is located in Pittsburgh, Pa. and approximately 320 students are enrolled yearly in the degree programs. The Seminary prepares leaders who proclaim with great joy God’s message of good news in both word and deed. PTS is rooted in the Reformed history of faithfulness to Scripture and commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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