Dr. Laura Spencer
Description
Full Day Webinar
January 25, 2026
11:45 AM - 3:45 PM EST
The cost of one day is $64.99, an individual class is, $29.99 and $39.99
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Class 1
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM EST
Altered States, Sacred Views: Faith-Based Ethics in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Psychedelic-assisted therapy has reemerged at the forefront of psychiatric and spiritual healing research. Yet for adherents of orthodox religious traditions, its use presents profound ethical, legal, and theological dilemmas. This presentation explores how major world religions—including Orthodox Judaism, Roman Catholicism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism—conceptualize the permissibility and prohibition of mind-altering substances for therapeutic purposes. Drawing from halachic responsa, Catholic canon law, Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), Hindu scriptures (the Vedas and Upanishads), and Buddhist ethical precepts, we will analyze under what circumstances psychedelic-assisted therapy might be prescribed for healing, and when it remains firmly proscribed due to concerns of intoxication, idolatry, or loss of moral agency.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how each tradition frames the risks, promises, and parameters of using psychedelics as medicine. The session will include case examples, scholarly references, and theological arguments currently shaping religious engagement with psychedelic science. Through this comparative lens, we will explore how faith and reason can intersect responsibly in the evolving landscape of psychedelic therapy.
(Trainer - Rus Devorah (Darcy) Wallen, LCSW, ACSW, CIMHP, is the Founder of Toratherapeutics® and NOGA Wellness Solutions®. A licensed clinical social worker and certified integrative health professional, she combines trauma therapies, MBCT, and the Neuro Arts—music, psychotherapy, and education—to promote emotional wellbeing. Her NOGA® Sound Solutions brand offers sound healing and meditation-based relaxation tools worldwide)
1.5 Hours
Class 2
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM EST
The Trauma Bond - Why Abused People Stay
The “Trauma Bond” is one interpersonal mechanism through which an abusive or coercive individual exerts power over others. How a trauma bond works is complicated and difficult for those not involved in such relationships to understand (Dutton and Painter, 1981). What is clear is the development of the trauma bond is insidious and intricate – the formation of the patterns not only involve the two people in the relationship (or the family or group, if applicable) but the culture and society in which the individuals live and interact (Durvasula, 2024).
Trauma bonding, which is a relational trauma when the abuse or neglect occurs between a caregiver and child, is not only something that occurs in IPV but also in narcissistic abuse, cults, and abusive family relationships (Shaw, 2022). When someone becomes involved in this cycle the likelihood of this toxic dynamic awareness is low and has long-lasting effects (Shaw, 2022; Durvasula, 2024) similar to complex posttraumatic stress disorder. This course is an introduction to the Trauma Bond, how it affects the individual and what the clinician can do when confronted with this in practice.
(Trainer - Dr. Laura Spencer is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician with over 20 years’ experience working in the behavioral health field. Dr. Spencer has worked with individuals, families and couples, navigating many types of difficulties, from serious emotional disturbances to typical life changes. In addition to clinical practice and supervision, Dr. Spencer has taught graduate level classes in Counseling and Psychology at SUNY at Buffalo and conducted research on what works in parenting.)
2 Hours
This Seminar includes three excellent classes, a total of 3.5 CEs. You may attend an individual class for $29.99 and $39.99
Webinars included in this package:
Altered States, Sacred Views: Faith-Based Ethics in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Accreditation - These webinars offer 3.5 Continuing Education Credits
All webinars in this series are recorded and will not grant live credits.
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CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an introductory level, and is beneficial for a beginner level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a Talli Rosenbaum seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform Talli Rosenbaum ahead of time by emailing TalliRosenbaum@TherapistExpress.com or by calling or texting 607-249-4585 (Webinar Support) this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
- Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
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- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program