Hour 1 – Setting the Stage: Spirituality, Religion, and Counseling Ethics (10:00 – 11:00)Objectives: Establish definitions, introduce the scope of spirituality in counseling, and review ethical foundations.10:00 – 10:15 | Welcome & OrientationIntroductions, CE requirements, learning objectivesIcebreaker: “One word I associate with spirituality in counseling”10:15 – 10:40 | Defining Spirituality & Religion in Clinical PracticeDistinctions between spirituality, religion, and worldviewWhy spirituality matters: research on client outcomesEthical boundaries around counselor self-disclosure10:40 – 11:00 | Ethical FoundationsReview of ACA Code of Ethics sections (A.1.d, E.5.b, C.5)NBCC Code of Ethics highlights on spirituality and valuesCase discussion: When personal beliefs collide with client needsHour 2 – Exploring the Counselor’s Lens (11:00 – 12:00)Objectives: Increase counselor self-awareness and examine the impact of personal values.11:00 – 11:20 | Self-Reflection on Personal BeliefsGuided journaling: “How do my beliefs influence my worldview as a counselor?”Pair/triad sharing and discussion11:20 – 11:40 | Power, Privilege, and Bias in Spiritual ConversationsIdentifying implicit bias in spiritual/religious contextsHow privilege or marginalization shapes clients’ spiritual lives11:40 – 12:00 | Ethical Dilemmas in PracticeCase vignette: A client requests prayer in sessionGroup discussion: Ethical boundaries, referral considerations, and counselor comfortHour 3 – Spirituality Across the Lifespan and Diverse Cultures (12:00 – 1:00 pm)Objectives: Explore developmental, cultural, and systemic considerations.12:00 – 12:20 | Spiritual Development Across the LifespanFowler’s Stages of Faith and other modelsDevelopmental differences in meaning-making12:20 – 12:40 | Multicultural and Cross-Cultural ConsiderationsWorking with clients from diverse religious/spiritual traditionsCulturally responsive approaches to spirituality12:40 – 1:00 | Case Study ApplicationCase: Mei, an international student navigating cultural dissonance around faithSmall group activity: Explore counselor responses and ethical considerationsHour 4 – Integrating Spirituality into Ethical Counseling Practice (1:00 – 2:00 pm)Objectives: Provide practical frameworks for integration and decision-making.1:00 – 1:20 pm | Evidence-Based Spiritual InterventionsMindfulness, meditation, forgiveness, meaning-making exercisesBoundaries: When and how to ethically incorporate these tools1:20 – 1:40 | Ethical Decision-Making ModelsStep-by-step review of models (e.g., Forester-Miller & Davis)Application to spiritual/religious dilemmas1:40 – 2:00 | Practice ExerciseScenario: A client experiences religious trauma yet still values faithParticipants apply ethical decision-making model to determine next stepsHour 5 – Application, Integration, and Action Planning (2:00 – 3:00 pm)Objectives: Solidify knowledge, integrate into practice, and develop action plans.2:00 – 2:20 | Complex Case ScenariosCase: Maria, a client whose depression deepens after leaving her faith communityGroup brainstorm: How to balance respect for autonomy, nonmaleficence, and beneficence2:20 – 2:40 | Creating a Personal Integration PlanReflection: “What will I do differently in my counseling practice as a result of this workshop?”Write down 1–2 action steps for immediate application2:40 – 3:00 pm | Wrap-Up and EvaluationReview of learning objectivesFinal Q&A discussionCE evaluation instructions