ALCA Chapter III invites you to join us for our monthly Virtual Lunch and Learn series event. This event is FREE to ALCA members, although REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. It offers 1 CE of Ethics and is an opportunity for Chapter III and other ALCA members to gain some related continuing education in practical and convenient ways. Registration fills up quickly, and is capped.

Chapter III members are guaranteed admission to this event, even after capacity. If you are a Chapter III member and need to register after the event has capped, please email Maya Bailey at [email protected] Your membership will be verified with the ALCA office.

Chapter III Monthly Virtual Lunch and Learn Event:  

Spiritual Abuse and Trauma: Ethical Considerations when Working with Vulnerable Populations 

Presented by Adam B. Johnson, LPC

About Adam B Johnson, LPC

I’m Adam Johnson, licensed counselor proud to live and work in Birmingham, Alabama. 

My journey into counseling began like many other therapists in the field, by doing my own work and managing my own mental health. I have lived with anxiety and fear my whole life. I also suffered from depression as I tried to figure out why it was so challenging to live day to day. 

Counseling opened the door to some lasting change. Through my own counseling, I discovered I had a knack for empathy and compassion. I discovered a desire to help others find some relief from their suffering. 

I became a counselor to help make a difference the way my counselor did for me. 

I have worked in many different jobs and been of service to others in the vast majority of those work experiences, but they all pale in comparison to the work of counseling.

I think all humans have an innate ability to care for one another and we are all connected to one another emotionally, and in my belief, we are all spiritually connected as well. I want my clients to feel empowered to heal themselves first, then be confident and healthy enough to go and offer that healing to others in their world. The beauty of healing through therapy is to me the most meaningful work that I could imagine doing.  

In my younger years, I thought I would go into the ministry but then quickly realized I had some very different beliefs than some of my counterparts. This discouraged me for many years but I finally made it back to finding my way to meaningfully help people. I want the people that feel “broken”, to leave their therapy experience with the knowledge that they were never really broken, but needed someone to care for them and teach them how to care for themselves so they don’t have to feel that way ever again.

I’m also a proud LGBTQ+ ally. I have family in this community. I know Alabama is not always the most welcoming place. But, I promise you, my office is. It brings me great pride and joy to help others feel confident in who they are.

1 CE Hour

Friday, August 19th, 2022

12:00PM to 1:00PM CST

Zoom Link to Follow After Registration

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spiritual-abuse-and-trauma-ethical-considerations-tickets-402201163507

**only those registered will be given access to the link. Registration must take place at least 3 hours before the event.

***Because this is a 1 hour program, all attendees MUST be logged into the Zoom room at the program start time to receive credit. We encourage you to arrive at the virtual room a few minutes early. Please allow 1 month to receive your CEU.

PROGRAM SUMMARY AND LEARNING OUTCOMES: Join us for a look at spiritual trauma and abuse and its relationship to the client’s mental health.  We will explore various types of abuse perpetrated within spiritual and religious communities as well as understanding what populations are most impacted.  Lastly, we will explore how to begin to address this in a therapeutic setting and other helpful considerations.

Should you have questions, please reach out to Maya Bailey at [email protected]

Chapter III is able to offer these opportunities thanks to the collaboration of the University of Alabama’s Counselor Education program.

NBCC Number 4549. The University of Alabama (UA), Counselor Education Department has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4549. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The UA Counselor Education Department is solely responsible for all aspects of this program. Participants completing the program may earn up to a total of 1 CE Hours. (205) 348-9763. Box 870231, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

We are looking forward to seeing you all there!

Kind Regards,

Maya Bailey, ALC NCC

ALCA Chapter III President