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The St. Ambrose Society, St. Vladimir's student-run Pro Life group, is sponsoring a daylong course titled "Pastoral Counseling following abortion and other crises," to be held in the Metropolitan Philip Auditorium, John G. Rangos Family Foundation Building, on Friday, October 24, from 9–5. Specifically designed for pastors and trained counselors, the seminary will also be useful for parish lay ministers engaged with those suffering from post-abortion distress and other trauma. Dr. Theresa Karminski Burke, founder of Rachel's Vineyard, the largest ministry in the world dealing with post-abortion healing, will lead four sessions: "The Need for Post-Abortion Counseling," "Pregnancy Loss and Suicide," "Crash Course in Trauma (PTSD)," and "Brain Science: How Emotional Trauma Impacts the Brain."
Dr. Burke, who holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University, has lectured and trained professionals nationally on the subject of Post-Abortion Healing, and her programs offer a unique sensory-based treatment that integrates emotional, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. She is a Nationally Certified Psychologist, Certified Diplomat of the American Psychotherapy Association, Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Clinical Psychotherapist, and Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Counselors.
St. Ambrose Society, a pro-life student run group at St. Vladimir's, is sponsoring the seminar. The Society's President, Seminarian Ignatius Green, said the group is especially pleased to present the opportunity because "nearly every priest will meet women who are suffering with the consequences of abortion, and this workshop will show how clergy and others engaged in healing ministries can more effectively minister to women who are seeking emotional and spiritual healing."
Pastors, counselors, lay ministers, and seminarians of all faith communities are welcome to the seminar, which will be held in the Metropolitan Philip Auditorium, top floor of the Rangos Building.
To register, email SAS@svots.edu by October 23. The registration fee is $30.00 and includes lunch. Please send check payable to St. Vladimir's Seminary (memo: SAS), St. Ambrose Society, 575 Scarsdale Road, Yonkers, NY 10707.
