2-Part Series - Live Online

Part I - Treating Church Hurt & Spiritual Abuse in Black Christian Clients

Black Americans continue to identify as Christian more than any other group—yet many are quietly (or loudly) stepping away from the Black church. One reason? Experiences of church hurt and spiritual abuse in spaces meant to offer safety, guidance, and hope.

When these wounds show up in the therapy room, are you equipped to respond with clinical competence, cultural humility, and spiritual sensitivity?

Join board-certified and Christian psychologist Dr. QuaVaundra Perry for a live, online workshop offering culturally sensitive, spiritually integrated tools for addressing faith-related concerns. Open to both pre-licensed and licensed clinicians.

In this course, you’ll gain:

• A deeper understanding of how church hurt differs from other spiritual trauma

• Tools to identify the emotional, relational, and spiritual impact of religious distress

• Practical, ethical, and compassionate strategies to support clients whose faith is a source of both pain and healing

PLEASE NOTE: *Must attend full live workshop to earn all 3 CE's. No partial credit can be given. Replay access will still be available.

Part II - Did God Really Say? Discernment, Boundaries, and Healing in Black Christian Relationships

Anxiety and depression from relationship distress are common in therapy. But for many Black Christian clients, the pain is also deeply spiritual. When Scripture, spiritual authority, and God’s name are woven into the fabric of the relationship, the result can be emotional distress and confusion in the soul.

What may look like a “godly” relationship can actually involve spiritual manipulation, coercion, and control. These dynamics often leave clients questioning not just their partner, but their identity, worth, and faith in God.

Join board-certified and Christian psychologist Dr. QuaVaundra Perry for a live, online workshop exploring the unique cultural and spiritual dynamics that shape romantic relationships in Black Christian communities. Gain practical tools to support clients in rebuilding trust in themselves, in God, and in setting healthier boundaries without shame. Open to both pre-licensed and licensed clinicians.

In This Course, You’ll Learn How To:

• Understand the spiritual, cultural, and relational influences that affect relationship decisions and distress

• Recognize why clients may remain in unhealthy relationships, even with deep faith

• Identify signs of spiritual manipulation and its emotional and relational effects

• Learn strategies to promote discernment, accountability, and healing

PLEASE NOTE: *Must attend full live workshop to earn all 3 CE's. No partial credit can be given. Replay access will still be available.

DETAILS:

When: 10am-1:00pm (CST), Friday, September 5, 2025 (PART I)

10am-1:00pm (CST), Friday, September 12, 2025 (PART II)

Where: Online

Individual Course Pricing:

• $97 – Licensed rate (includes 3 CEs, replay, slides, handouts)

• $60 – Pre-licensed rate (includes replay & slides)

Bundle Both Trainings & Save:

• $169 – Licensed rate (Includes 6 CEs, both replays, all slides, and full workbook)

• $115 – Pre-licensed bundle (includes both replays + slides)

Instructor: Dr. QuaVaundra Perry

LEARNING OBJECTIVES (Part I):

• Define “church hurt” and differentiate it from other types of spiritual trauma.

• Assess the psychological, relational, and spiritual effects of religious trauma and implement culturally and spiritually integrated interventions.

• Apply ethical and clinically competent strategies to support clients navigating faith-based distress in therapy.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES (Part II):

• Identify relational, cultural, and spiritual factors that contribute to vulnerability and distress in Black Christian romantic relationships.

• Explain common spiritual and psychological reasons people stay in unhealthy relationships.

• Recognize patterns of spiritual manipulation and assess their emotional, interpersonal, and spiritual impact. 

• Apply spiritually-integrated interventions that promote healthy boundaries, discernment, and accountability without shame.

TESTIMONIALS

Information on Continuing Education for Mental Health Professionals:

• CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

• The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by sponsors of CE who are approved by the American Psychological Association.

• LCSW, LPCC, LEP and LMFTs, and other professionals from outside of California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept credits from programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.

• TEXAS LICENSEES: This workshop meets the continuing education requirements described in the:

  • Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as per rule 463.35 (f)(2)

  • Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors as per rule 681.142

  • Texas State Board of Examiners of Social Workers as per rule 781.509

  • Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists as per rule 801.264

• SCA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California. RNs must retain their certificate of attendance for 4 years after the course concludes. Nurses outside of California must confirm acceptance with their licensing boards.

• For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, contact Dr. QuaVaundra Perry at Admin@DrQPerry.com.

• For questions about whether APA CE is valid for you, contact your licensing board directly.

• For questions about CE, contact Spiritual Competency Academy at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com.