Prayer through the Lens of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
With Rabbi Mychal Springer, Adjunct Professor, ý, and Manager of Clinical Pastoral Education, New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with its focus on beliefs, thoughts, and feelings, is a powerful modality for helping people in distress. Drawing on the work of David H. Rosmarin Spirituality, Religion, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, we explore how CBT can inform and strengthen individuals and communities prayer lives. We discuss the connections between different types of prayersincluding giving thanks, engaging in dialogue, contemplative prayer, and petitionary prayerand evidence-based therapeutic approaches to wellbeing.
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Join ý renowned faculty to learn about their current work and greatest passions. Drawing on their expertise, scholars will offer inspiring learning and expose us to new ideas and insights that help us connect the Jewish past with the Jewish future.