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2017 ¡Interna,onal ¡Conference ¡on ¡Spirituality ¡ A ¡Spiritually ¡Integrated ¡Approach ¡with ¡ & ¡Psychology, ¡Bangkok, ¡Thailand ¡ Falun ¡Gong ¡ 2017 International Conference on Spirituality & Psychology With Wings, Will Fly … April With Wings, Will Fly Caucasian, early 50s A Spiritually Integrated Approach with Anxiety & depression Falun Gong Inner peace, joy, & resilience 2014: “When I first started Falun Gong, I felt really good physically & mentally. It was something to focus on … gave me a sense of Dr. Margaret Trey purpose in my life … calms my mind & body. When emotional Doctor of Counseling stuff resurfaces, Falun Gong Holistic Wellness Practitioner helps me to stay calm” (Trey, 2016b, Author & Researcher p. 174). www.margarettrey.com www.margarettrey.com Overview A Spiritual Renaissance Growing interest in Interest in spirituality & spiritual spiritual & practices Relevance & Definitions meditative practices Falun Gong (Video) Mindfulness in work- A Spiritually Integrated Approach place—Apple, with Falun Gong Google, Intel, Nike, Six-step Spiritually Integrated Target, & Yahoo! Approach Reduce stress, boost Ethics Considerations creativity & increase RRICC—5 Virtues Model (Plante, 2007) productivity www.margarettrey.com www.margarettrey.com Role of Spirituality… Trends … Increasing awareness of benefits of Eastern ¡ Lasting benefits ¡ meditative practices ¡ ¡ Transformational changes ¡ ¡ Gel with their values, beliefs, & lifestyles ¡ ¡ Many already integrating mind-body Healing agent spiritual practices with professional work The ‘fifth force’ Meditation as Meta-therapy (Schopen & Freeman, 1992) Paradigm for client care: For relaxation, stress reduction, self-care Integrative & holistic between sessions, reinforcing insights gleaned from talk therapy Re-defined as heart & soul of therapy (Aus,n, ¡1998, ¡Shallcross, ¡2012, ¡Trey, ¡2016a, ¡2016b) www.margarettrey.com www.margarettrey.com Dr. ¡Margaret ¡Trey ¡ 3/15/2017 Page 1

2017 ¡Interna,onal ¡Conference ¡on ¡Spirituality ¡ A ¡Spiritually ¡Integrated ¡Approach ¡with ¡ & ¡Psychology, ¡Bangkok, ¡Thailand ¡ Falun ¡Gong ¡ Relevance Definitions—Spirituality & Religion Used ¡interchangeably ¡yet ¡not ¡the ¡same ¡ Strength & source of resilience ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Religion—an ¡ins,tu,onalized ¡system ¡of ¡ Empirical evidence of positive link ¡ ¡ aStudes, ¡beliefs, ¡prac,ces ¡for ¡closeness ¡to ¡God, ¡ ¡ ¡ between spirituality, health, & wellness divine, ¡or ¡a ¡higher ¡power ¡ (Koenig ¡et ¡al., ¡2001; ¡Moreira-­‑ (D’Souza, 2007; Koenig, 2004a, 2004b, 2007, 2012; Koenig & Almeida ¡& ¡Koenig, ¡2006) ¡ Cohen, 2002; Koenig & Larson, 2001; Williams & Sternthal, 2007) Spirituality—a ¡personal ¡quest ¡for ¡understanding ¡ Live longer, healthier lifestyles, better answers ¡to ¡ques,ons ¡about ¡life ¡ ¡ (Hilbers ¡et ¡al, ¡2007) ¡ coping skills, stronger immune systems, & “Spirit” ¡or ¡“spirituality” ¡came ¡from ¡Middle ¡ protection from serious cardiovascular English, ¡Anglo-­‑French, ¡or ¡La,n— spiritualis ¡or ¡ illness spiritus —meaning ¡breath ¡ (Merriam-­‑Webster ¡online ¡dic,onary) ¡ www.margarettrey.com www.margarettrey.com ASERVIC Definition Other Definitions Life force … infusion of spirit in one’s life A sense of connectedness with the sacred An active & passive process (Worthington, Hook, Davis, & McDaniel, 2010) Capacity/tendency innate/unique to each one Spontaneous, universal, personal, & inward Moves one toward knowledge, love, meaning, —“Universal human capacity to experience peace, hope, transcendence, connectedness, self-transcendence & awareness of sacred compassion, wellness, & wholeness immanence, with resulting increases in Includes capacity for creativity, growth, & greater self-other compassion & love” (Young development of a value system & Cashwell, 2011, p. 7) Involves experiences, beliefs, & practices (Assoc. An intrinsic part of all human beings (Chirico, 2016) for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values—ASERVIC White Paper, n.d. p. 1) ¡ www.margarettrey.com www.margarettrey.com Ancient Chinese Wisdom Ancient Chinese Way Mind, body, & spirit are inter- To ease anxiety, stress, & depression, ¡ connected & ONE entity ¡ ancient Chinese approach is: ¡ Chinese word Shén ¡ To calm the Shén , which is to calm 神 means Spirit & can be the heart, mind, & spirit translated as “Spirit” or “Mind” Falun Gong— A ancient spiritual Chinese word for “mind” cultivation practice … soothes the X ī nshén ⼼忄神 X ī n means heart; shen Shén , balance body, mind, & spirit means spirit www.margarettrey.com www.margarettrey.com Dr. ¡Margaret ¡Trey ¡ 3/15/2017 Page 2

2017 ¡Interna,onal ¡Conference ¡on ¡Spirituality ¡ A ¡Spiritually ¡Integrated ¡Approach ¡with ¡ & ¡Psychology, ¡Bangkok, ¡Thailand ¡ Falun ¡Gong ¡ What is Falun Gong? Introduction to Falun Gong Video Falun Dafa Three moral principles Truthfulness Compassion Forbearance 4 Standing Exercises 1 Sitting Meditation 2 Aspects: Cultivation h_ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ-­‑A6xY47jc ¡ Exercise Practice www.margarettrey.com www.margarettrey.com Benefits of Falun Gong A Spiritually Integrated Approach with Falun Gong Address clients’ spirituality in a holistic & culturally sensitive manner Help clients identify the divine or sacred Knowing how, & what aspects of Falun Gong to integrate Akin to searching, understanding, & Source: http://www.faluninfo.net/article/1225/Positively-Well/?cid=26 addressing the sacred (Pargament, 2012) Ease anxiety, stress, & enhance energy www.margarettrey.com www.margarettrey.com Six-Step Spiritually Integrated Way A Spiritually Integrated Approach… Respects both religious & non-religious 1. Defining problem – expressions of spirituality Storytelling Fluid, flowing, constantly aware, & assessing 2. Externalizing feelings/ clients’ needs thoughts Based on ancient Chinese concept of wuwei , 3. Identifying issues meaning non-action or no mind intent 4. Supporting change Embraces diversity, multicultural issues, & 5. Examining strategies addresses the unusual in the ordinary & making plans lives of our clients 6. Committing to change Cynthia’s story—Falun Gong meditation & setting goals akin to a sacred experience www.margarettrey.com www.margarettrey.com Dr. ¡Margaret ¡Trey ¡ 3/15/2017 Page 3

2017 ¡Interna,onal ¡Conference ¡on ¡Spirituality ¡ A ¡Spiritually ¡Integrated ¡Approach ¡with ¡ & ¡Psychology, ¡Bangkok, ¡Thailand ¡ Falun ¡Gong ¡ Falun Gong in Context Ethical Concerns No fees Informed consent & No dietary obligations disclosure No restrictions on Counseling approaches frequency, length of Fees for counseling time, or place of service, not Falun Gong practice Contraindications: No religious rituals/ Serious physical illness worship Severe mental illness No age limit Truth, compassion, & Free to practice alone tolerance or together Confidentiality & use of Free to leave anytime pseudonyms Paris: Doing 5 th exercise www.margarettrey.com www.margarettrey.com Considerations for Integration 5 Virtues for Best Practice Good knowledge & understanding of Falun Gong 1. Respect Healing Benefits 2. Responsibility Counselor/client self-care 3. Integrity Truthfulness, Compassion 4. Competency & Tolerance Roger’s 3 principles: 5. Concern unconditional positive regard, (Plante, 2007) accurate empathy, & congruence www.margarettrey.com www.margarettrey.com Points to Take Away Spirituality—way of life & progressively prevalent Discussion theme in counseling & Questions psychotherapy. Falun Gong involves & cultivation & practice. Comments Falun Gong offers mind- body, & spiritual wellness. Integration is feasible. What is your 5 th one? www.margarettrey.com www.margarettrey.com Dr. ¡Margaret ¡Trey ¡ 3/15/2017 Page 4