The Psychotherapy & Spirituality Institute

07/23/2025

What would it feel like to talk about spiritual pain safely?

For some, religion has been a source of harm. At PSI, we create space to explore spiritual pain without judgment or pressure. Healing begins with safety.

See our website to learn more about PSI, ask a question, or to connect with a therapist.

Find PSI on Zencare: https://zencare.co/practice/psychotherapy-spirituality-institute

07/16/2025

Do you want spirituality to be part of your healing process?

At PSI, spirituality is explored only if it’s meaningful to you. Our therapists are trained to recognize spiritual themes, but we never assume or impose. We meet you where you are.

See our website to learn more about PSI, ask a question, or to connect with a therapist.

Find PSI on Zencare: https://zencare.co/practice/psychotherapy-spirituality-institute

07/14/2025

PSI's executive director, Sarah Segal McCaslin, is serving as faculty for the Ackerman Institute for the Family's new Faith‑Based Couple & Family Therapy Certificate Program, launching this September.

This one-year online training is designed for clergy, priests, rabbis, imams, and other current or emerging spiritual leaders who support individuals, couples, and families through life’s complex challenges.

The program blends family systems theory with the realities of faith-based care, helping leaders offer grounded, relational, and spiritually-informed guidance.

Learn more or apply by August 30:

https://www.ackerman.org/training/faith-based-therapy-certificate/

This training will enhance the skills of clergy, priests, rabbis, imams, faith and other religious leaders who provide spiritual guidance to families. Learn family systems theory and a relational approach to family therapy as it applies to ministerial counseling.

06/30/2025

PSI joyfully celebrates the ordination of the Rev. Derrick T. Jordan at The Riverside Church on June 29, 2025. As Vice Chair of PSI’s Board, Derrick brings extraordinary heart, vision, and clinical-spiritual wisdom to our mission. We are so grateful for his leadership—join us in celebrating this sacred milestone!

06/25/2025

PSI therapists are now listed on Zencare, a comprehensive online directory, marketing, and practice management platform for therapists and other mental health professionals.

Zencare strives to increase access to inclusive, quality mental health care for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, race, ethnicity, age, class, or religion.

Check out our Zencare therapist listing here:

https://zencare.co/practice/psychotherapy-spirituality-institute

06/03/2025

Last chance to save $100 on regularly priced tuition: Early Bird Discount for PSI's 2025 Summer Certificate Program ends on June 4.

18 CECs available to NYS LMSWs, LCSWs, LMFTs, LMHCs, LCATs, and current students interested in the field.

The 6-week summer term begins June 11 and concludes on July 23, with classes from 9:00 am – 12 pm ET on Wednesday mornings.

Course Price:
Early Bird Discount Price: $594 (discount ends on 06/04/25)
General Admission: $699

Register here: https://psinyc.org/2025-summer-certificate-program/

Course learning objectives:

1. Define and apply the core principles of Spiritually-Informed Psychotherapy (SIP) in clinical practice.

2. Conduct spiritual assessments using both explicit and implicit approaches to explore clients’ spiritual beliefs, struggles, and strengths.

3. Implement spiritually-informed clinical interventions, including meaning-making, ritual, contemplative practices, and spiritual self-compassion.

4. Address specialized topics such as spiritual trauma, grief, gender and sexuality, and depth psychology as they intersect with spirituality in therapy.

Please contact program coordinator Cecelia Crumbley with any questions at: ccrumbley@psinyc.org

05/31/2025

From our esteemed colleagues at The Jung Center of Houston, Texas:

Diving Deeper: Dreams & Active Imagination as a Path to Inner Knowing

Admission: $200.00

Facilitators: Kathleen Chavoor, Shivam Gosai (staff therapist at PSI), Michelle Kucera-Jewell

Dates: Six Fridays, June 6 – July 18 (no class on July 4)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:30 am - 12 pm CT

Hosted by The Jung Center - Houston

CEs: Potentially appropriate for 9 CEs*

Course Description:

This six-week course invites participants to deepen their relationship with the unconscious through dreamwork and active imagination. Drawing from Jungian psychology, we’ll explore how dreams and symbolic imagery reveal inner guidance and transformation. Participants will learn practical tools for dream interpretation and engage in active imagination to foster meaningful dialogue with the inner world. You are welcome even if you were not a part of the first course. This course is appropriate for both clinicians and curious minds.

We would be honored to have you with us as we dive deeper.
REGISTER HERE TODAY!

Kathleen Chavoor, Shivam Gosai, Michelle Kucera-Jewell | Six Fridays, Jun 6 - Jul 18 10:30a - 12p CT | Potentially appropriate for 9 CEs* | Learn practical tools for dreamwork and engage in active imagination to foster meaningful dialogue with the inner world.

05/30/2025

There are still places available and the registration deadline has been extended to June 4.

18 CECs available to NYS LMSWs, LCSWs, LMFTs, LMHCs, LCATs, and current students interested in the field.

The 6-week summer term begins June 11 and concludes on July 23, with classes from 9:00 am – 12 pm ET on Wednesday mornings.

All the info: https://psinyc.org/2025-summer-certificate-program/

05/23/2025

Reminder: Registration is open for PSI's 2025 Summer Certificate Program.

18 CECs available to NYS LMSWs, LCSWs, LMFTs, LMHCs, LCATs, and current students interested in the field.

The 6-week summer term begins June 11 and concludes on July 23, with classes from 9:00 am – 12 pm ET on Wednesday mornings.

Course Price:
Early Bird Discount Price: $594 (discount ends on 05/28/25)
General Admission: $699

Register here: https://psinyc.org/2025-summer-certificate-program/

Course learning objectives:

1. Define and apply the core principles of Spiritually-Informed Psychotherapy (SIP) in clinical practice.

2. Conduct spiritual assessments using both explicit and implicit approaches to explore clients’ spiritual beliefs, struggles, and strengths.

3. Implement spiritually-informed clinical interventions, including meaning-making, ritual, contemplative practices, and spiritual self-compassion.

4. Address specialized topics such as spiritual trauma, grief, gender and sexuality, and depth psychology as they intersect with spirituality in therapy.

Please contact program coordinator Cecelia Crumbley with any questions at: ccrumbley@psinyc.org

05/19/2025

"Our spiritualities are about remembering connections..." – Aizaiah Yong, via NPR’s Life Kit

In a recent NPR article, individuals shared how they’re redefining spirituality through everyday rituals like listening to music, watching birds outside their window, or simply feeling the sun on their face. These living practices reflect a growing truth: spirituality is not a closed loop, but an evolving relationship with self, others, and something greater.

At the Psychotherapy & Spirituality Institute, we’re holding space for that evolution with our 2025 Summer Certificate Program

Throughout this 6 week live program, we’ll explore questions like:
-What grounds your spiritual life?
-How do you draw from (or reimagine) tradition?
-What spiritual practices can support your healing and inform your work?

Whether you’re a clinician, spiritual leader, or simply curious, this program offers tools, inspiration, and community for living your questions more fully.

Course Information:
18 CECs available to NYS LMSWs, LCSWs, LMFTs, LMHCs, LCATs, and current students interested in the field.

The 6-week summer term begins June 11 and concludes on July 23, with classes from 9:00 am – 12 pm ET on Wednesday mornings.

Course Price:
Early Bird Discount Price: $594 (discount ends on 05/28/25)
General Admission: $699

Register here: https://psinyc.org/2025-summer-certificate-program/

Read the NPR article that inspired this reflection:
"Curious about exploring your spirituality? Ask yourself these 4 questions"
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/27/nx-s1-5246286/curious-about-exploring-your-spirituality-ask-yourself-these-4-questions

05/13/2025

From our esteemed colleagues at The Jung Center of Houston, Texas:

Diving Deeper: Dreams & Active Imagination as a Path to Inner Knowing

Admission: $200.00
Facilitators: Kathleen Chavoor, Shivam Gosai (staff therapist at PSI), Michelle Kucera-Jewell

Dates: Six Fridays, June 6 – July 18 (no class on July 4)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:30 am - 12 pm CT
Hosted by The Jung Center - Houston
CEs: Potentially appropriate for 9 CEs*

Course Description:

This six-week course invites participants to deepen their relationship with the unconscious through dreamwork and active imagination. Drawing from Jungian psychology, we’ll explore how dreams and symbolic imagery reveal inner guidance and transformation. Participants will learn practical tools for dream interpretation and engage in active imagination to foster meaningful dialogue with the inner world. You are welcome even if you were not a part of the first course. This course is appropriate for both clinicians and curious minds.

We would be honored to have you with us as we dive deeper.

REGISTER HERE TODAY! https://tinyurl.com/diving-deeper-course