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Announcing: Call for
Abstracts and Papers / Posters for the 2012 ACT
International Conference
Deadline is 11:59 pm EST,
April 1, 2012 |
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Journal of
Christian Healing
Spring/Summer 2011
The latest issue of JCH is now online! |
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Journal of
Christian Healing
Discussion
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Spring
2011 InterACT
We are pleased to announce that the
latest issue is now online! |
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CEU offerings
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ACT
Spiritual Life Committee
Read Transcripts
and Prophetic Words from the International Conferences...
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Social Media Updates
ACT is expanding into
Facebook
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LinkedIn.
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Helpful websites, that complement
ACT’S vision and mission, are
listed for perusal on the ACT web site. Send
suggestions of like web sites to
chuck@usc.edu.
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The Association of Christian
Therapists (ACT) is a non-profit association of
Christian healthcare professionals and associates in the
physical, mental and spiritual healthcare disciplines...
Members are committed to Jesus
Christ and are open to integrating his healing ministry
and the gifts of the Holy Spirit into their lives and
work. The Association has strong Catholic and Christian
healing roots and invites and encourages members of all
Christian denominations to join in its mission.
Specialties
within the Association include: physicians, nurses,
medical technicians, dentists, educators, psychologists,
psychiatrists, counselors, psychotherapists, social
workers, chiropractors, physical therapists, body work
practitioners, clergy and Religious, spiritual
directors, pastoral care workers, and lay associates
with recognized healing gifts. |
ACT is about experiencing
the healing power of Jesus Christ, spiritually,
physically, emotionally and psychologically! |
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ACT Vision: “An international, Spirit-led Christian
community of healthcare professionals, clergy, and
associates equipped to extend the healing presence,
heart and mind of Jesus Christ to their colleagues,
patients, clients and institutions.”
ACT Mission: “To support ACT members with
resources to achieve this vision, including healing
prayer, mentoring, education and training, fostering
their spiritual and
professional growth.”
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SAVE THE DATE!
2012 ACT International
Conference
October 4-7, 2012
Chicago, Illinois
Where God and Healthcare
Meet
“Reconciling Ethical
Challenges in Healthcare &
Healing:
Listening with the Heart of
Jesus in the Workplace”
Potential
Speakers Include:
Pre Conference: Russ Parker
Paul Wright, MD
Conference: Mark Sheehan, MD
Russ Parker
Cheryl Marsh, PMH-CNS, APRN
Announcing: CALL FOR
ABSTRACTS AND PAPERS/POSTERS
FOR A POSTER SESSION FOR THE
2012 ACT INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE
Deadline is 11:59 pm EST,
April 1, 2012
Click here for details!
A
sampling of
Upcoming Regional Events...
(Click
here
for all current listings!)
Canadian Region
The Association of Christian
Therapists
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Chapter
Region 10
24th Annual Retreat Day
GOD WANTS TO USE YOU TO DO THE IMPOSSIBLE
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
Click here
for details!
Annual Canadian Conference
April 26 29, 2012
Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre
Niagara Falls, Ontario
“The Battlefield of the Mind”
Ephesians 6: 1018
Click here
for details!
Cleveland Region
Our region is following the spirit
to
renewed activity in downtown Cleveland
Click here
for details!
Connecticut
Region
Click here
for details on
upcoming events from
the
Connecticut Region!
Illinois &
Wisconsin Regions
“Complicated Bereavement: Healing around Traumatic
Loss - November 19, 2011
“Learning to Quiet the Body for Healing:
Bio-feedback, etc” - January 21, 2012
“The Arts and Mental Health: Healing through
Creativity” - April 4, 2012
Annual Retreat
June 1-3, 2012
Benet Lake, WI
Topic: To be determined - Stay tuned!
Fr. Matt Linn, S.J.
Click here
for details!
Los Angeles & San
Diego Regions
ACT Annual
Conference
by the Los Angeles
and San Diego Regions
"The Joy of the Lord is My Strength"
February 17-19, 2012
Serra Retreat House, Malibu, California
Speakers: Fr. Richard McAlear
Sr. Paula Vandegaer
Music: Spirit Alive
Click here
for details!
Southern California Regional Men’s Retreat
April 20-22, 2012 (note date
change)
Location: Palomar Christian Conference Center
Palomar Mountain, CA
Guest Speaker: Lee Grady
Click here
for details!
Northeast Region
2012 Northeast Retreat
Forgiveness & Healing
April 27-29, 2012
Waltham, MA
Retreat Master: Fr.
Richard McAlear, OMI
Click here
for details!
Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky,
West Virginia &
Australia Region
ACT Dayton, OH/CREDO
Apostolate:
Precious Blood and Heart of Jesus
Healing/Deliverance Ministry
Symposium and
Training Workshops
Nov/Dec 2011/Jan 2012
Post Traumatic Stress Healing Conference,
Spring 2012
For More Information/Or Interest in Conducting
Workshops for the Training Sessions and Conference
Contact: Francesca Franchina MS Ed
RC Region 6 & 27
franchinacom@aol.com
Monthly First Friday Healing
Mass, Sacrament of Anointing, Healing Prayer
Prayer & Praise-7:00 PM; Mass - 7:30 PM
University of Dayton;
Mother Of Good Counsel Chapel
Alumni Hall (Evanston at Irving Avenue Entrance to
Campus)
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469
Contact: Francesca Franchina MS Ed
RC Region 6 & 27
franchinacom@aol.com
Click here for information
about latest happenings in this Region!
Southeast Region
Association of Christian
Therapists
REGION 17 - ANNUAL RETREAT
April 27-29, 2012
Into the Heart of God,
John’s Gospel and Spiritual Development
Speaker: Father Bob Sears
Marywood Catholic Retreat Center, St. Johns, FL
Click here
for details!
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Watch this space for announcements regarding
the
ACT 2012
International Conference
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Articles of Note |
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Notes on Restoring Trust
by Douglas Schoeninger, Ph.D. |
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Neurobiological Mechanisms and Christian Healing
by Len Sperry, M.D., Ph.D., D.Min. |
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Inner Witness: Hearing the Lord Within by
Denise Dolff, M.A. |
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Images of God, Parents and Self in Substance
Abuse Recovery by John F. Robison, Ph.D.,
LCSW |
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Reality and Truth in Clinical Practice by
Karen Kozica Cichon, Ph.D. |
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Healing Culture: A Generational Approach by
Douglas Schoeninger, Ph.D. |
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Watch this space for new articles! |
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