3 CES (APA, NBCC, CA, BRN, UAMFT )
Working with
Mixed-Faith Marriages
This course will cover...
Understanding the Dynamics:
Understanding the challenges mixed-faith couples face, such as differing beliefs, values, traditions, and ways of communication, is crucial for decision-making and conflict resolution.
Addressing Family and Community Influences:
Providing mixed-faith couples with strategies to navigate family, cultural, and community influences, manage external pressures, and establish boundaries in a multicultural and multi-faith context.
Enhancing Communication Skills:
Enhance communication and dialogue within mixed-faith couples with tools that include active listening techniques, empathy-building exercises, and conflict-resolution skills tailored to navigating sensitive topics related to faith and religion.
Supporting Conflict Resolution
Navigating conflicts in mixed-faith couples understanding belief differences, handling sensitive issues, and finding mutual respect and common ground while maintaining individual beliefs and autonomy.
Building Resilience and Connection
Building strong relationships for mixed-faith couples by cultivating resilience, fostering connection, trust, and shared values while honoring individual beliefs and identities.
Self-Reflection and Professional Growth
Reflecting on personal biases, assumptions, and beliefs about faith and religion can shape work with mixed-faith couples, offering opportunities for personal growth, self-awareness, and continuous learning in this complex area.
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR:
Natasha Helfer, LMFT, CSTS
Natasha Helfer LMFT, CST-S, received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University and her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Friends University.
She also received her certifications as a sex therapist and sex therapist supervisor from the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).
Helfer is a speaker, writer, and podcaster with 23 years of clinical experience primarily working with a Mormon clientele around issues of relational health, faith transitions and journeys, and sexuality. She writes a blog called "The Mormon Therapist," and hosts the podcasts "Mormon Mental Health," and "Mormon Sex Info."
Helfer has authored two books: “One Family, Two Views” (mixed-faith marriage) and “Check your Baggage” (challenging sex negative messages). Helfer has presented all over the country both in professional and public settings, has been invited as a guest speaker at several national and international events as well as been interviewed on a variety of podcasts, TV news programs and newspapers.
Helfer was recently excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka Mormon church) for issues surrounding her advocacy for sexual health.
She also received her certifications as a sex therapist and sex therapist supervisor from the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).
Helfer is a speaker, writer, and podcaster with 23 years of clinical experience primarily working with a Mormon clientele around issues of relational health, faith transitions and journeys, and sexuality. She writes a blog called "The Mormon Therapist," and hosts the podcasts "Mormon Mental Health," and "Mormon Sex Info."
Helfer has authored two books: “One Family, Two Views” (mixed-faith marriage) and “Check your Baggage” (challenging sex negative messages). Helfer has presented all over the country both in professional and public settings, has been invited as a guest speaker at several national and international events as well as been interviewed on a variety of podcasts, TV news programs and newspapers.
Helfer was recently excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka Mormon church) for issues surrounding her advocacy for sexual health.
Course Lessons
LearnReligionTherapy.com by
The Buehler Institute
