ASSOCIATION FOR SPIRITUALITY & PSYCHOTHERAPY

250 West 57th St., Suite 501, New York, NY 10019 [Phone: 212-582-1566] [FAX: 212-586-1272] Contact Us

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Registration is now open for the 2009-2010 Course:
Developing a Spiritually Informed Approach to Psychotherapy and Counseling

"From the first day the class gathered, I knew I was in the right place -- a community of like-minded souls seeking to learn spiritual practices and therapeutic tools. The instructors were top-rate in sharing their wisdom practices and teaching us how to employ them in our personal and professional lives. The course was a rare gift." -L.G. a student who just completed the 2007-2008 course

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The Association is a 501(C3) membership organization whose primary purpose is educational.

History and Mission
Originally, the Center for Spirituality and Psychotherapy (CSP) was formed in 1997 in response to the rapidly growing interest in the relationship between spirituality and psychotherapy, and held its first conference in 1998. It was the first center of this kind within a major psychotherapy and psychoanalytic training institute, the National Institute for the Psychotherapies.

After three annual conferences on spirituality and psychotherapy, which drew several hundred participants each time, it gave birth to the international membership organization, the Association for Spirituality and Psychotherapy (ASP) in 2001. Both ASP and CSP (now the Institute for Psychotherapy, Science and Spirituality (IPSS)) are committed to the study of how psychotherapy can foster the emergence of the spiritual dimension in our lives, and how spiritual practice may enhance our personal lives and the psycho-therapeutic experience. Drawing from all religious and spiritual traditions, psychological perspectives and scientific theory and research, we emphasize how the individual can awaken to the spiritual traditions and practices. To that end the Association offers:

1. Conferences on various themes related to spirituality and psychotherapy
     (for professionals and the public and co-sponsored by IPSS)
2. Continuing education workshops and courses on spirituality and psychotherapy
    (for professionals and the public)
3. Networking Meetings Monthly in New York City
4. Semi-annual "Day of Conversation"
5. Semi-annual Newsletter

The Institute for Spirituality, Science, and Psychotherapy (former the Center for Spirituality and Psychotherapy) has offered training programs for many years for health, mental health, and religious professionals and is currently reworking its training concept for the 21st century.

The Association is a voluntary organization that grows and is sustained by the freely donated time and efforts of its members and its Board of Directors. If you would like to participate in ASP's future, please contact cspofnip@optonline.net.


Member Benefits include:
    A link to your web site
    Monthly Network Meetings
    10% off on Conferences and Classes
    Access to our Members-only Interactive Message Board
    A subscription to our semi-annual Newsletter
    A listing in our Membership Professional Directory
    A semi-annual Day of Conversation with fellow members

    Remember, membership is on a calendar year basis. See ASP Membership link above.

    Network Meetings
    Won't you join us for a PsychoSpiritual Dialogue?

    DateFriday, December 19th, 2008, 7 PM to 9 PM   
    Place250 West 57th Street Suite 501, New York, N.Y. 10019
    Facilitator Helen Adrienne, LCSW, BCD
    hosted by Aleta St. James, a mother of twins at age 57
    Topic The Impact of Spirituality on Infertility/The Impact of Infertility on Spirituality
    Contents Any couple that wants a baby and is running into obstacles to getting one is faced with a search for meaning. There are many facets to the infertility struggle that patients commonly face. Spirituality is certainly one. Join us to understand the gestalt of infertility, a complex life crisis, and the varied spiritual responses, and how spirituality can be harnessed for healing.

    More Info at Monthly Network Meeting

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