About the Series
The Spiritual Integration Hour brings together Loma Linda University's behavioral health clinicians and scholars to explore the intersection of faith, religion, and spirituality with the social sciences. Sessions blend presentation and discussion, are held online via Zoom, and are sponsored by the School of Behavioral Health.
Recordings from this ongoing series are available below. We also welcome you to learn more about spiritual integration at SBH.
Next Installment
Exploring the Impact of Prayer on Student Burnout in Academic Settings
This scoping review was conducted to examine the existing literature on the effects of prayer on burnout, stress, and resilience among student populations. Burnout among undergraduate and graduate students is a widespread issue, marked by emotional depletion, declining motivation, and a decreased feeling of accomplishment. Although studies have shown the short-term effectiveness of interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral training, there is limited evidence on the success of these interventions for the long-term.
Presenter: Ashley Oh, Clinical Psychology PsyD Student
Date: Monday, November 30, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Via Zoom
More Upcoming Dates
- January 25, 2027
- February 22, 2027
- March 29, 2027
- April 26, 2027
Archive
Episode 1: "Healing with Heart: Compassionate Love of Health Care Providers for Patients"
Presented by Rita Botros, MA, PsyD Candidate
Episode 2: "Self-Forgiveness, Personality, and the Journey Toward Restoration"
Presented by Kayce Shepard, MA, PhD Candidate
Episode 1: "Mental Illness or Demonic Possession?: A Suggested Protocol"
Presented by Dr. Jon Paulien
Episode 2: "What I Wish I Had Known Before I Started Chaplaincy Training"
Presented by Keith W. Wakefield
Episode 3: "Rooted for Growth: Using Townsend's Growth Model to Deepen Client Transformation"
Presented by Dr. Brenda L. Boyd
Episode 4: "Spirituality, Justice, and Mental Health: Meaning, Moral Injury, and Care in an Unequal World"
Presented by Dr. Dilys Brooks
Episode 5: "Can a Chatbot Teach Compassion? What Students Learned from an AI Patient's Spiritual Distress"
Presented by Dr. Jeffrey Gang
Episode 6: "Nothing. Everything."
Presented by Dr. Priscilla Santos Park
Episode 7: "Bringing Spiritual Conversations to Life Through WPC Rounds"
Presented by Nancy Wolfe
Episode 1: "The Problem of Evil and God's Solidarity"
Presented by Dr. Yi-Shen Ma
Episode 2: "Exploring the Sabbath as a Well-Being Intervention"
Presented by Dr. Kenny Boyd
Episode 3: "Renewal of Spirit: Jewish Life, Thought, and Therapy"
Presented by Peter Epstein, MS
Episode 4: "Rest as Resistance"
Presented by Dr. Dilys Brooks
Episode 5: "Treating LGBTQ Spiritual Trauma"
Presented by Kaeson Rempel, MA
Episode 6: "Expressions and Feelings of Interhuman Gratitude and Gratitude to God in Daily Life"
Presented by Dr. David Newman
Episode 7: "Moral Injury: Diagnosis and Treatment of a New Syndrome"
Presented by Dr. Harold G. Koenig
Episode 1: "Restoration Therapy: A Path Towards Love and Trustworthiness"
Presented by Davidia Benavidez
Episode 2: "The Improving LGBTQ+ Climate at LLU: A Discussion"
Presented by Dr. Kenny Boyd
Episode 3: "Remembering Our Roots: Creativity as Spiritual and Mental Wellness"
Presented by Kimberly Nasrul, MS, LMFT
Episode 4: "The Sound Bath: Facts and Frictions"
Presented by Eric Christopherson
Episode 5: "Emotionally Focused Yoga Therapy for Couples: An Integrative Prevention Program"
Presented by Dr. Chyrene Cutting
Episode 6: "'Pieces of Myself': The Pedagogical Power of a Narrative Medicine Assignment"
Presented by Dr. Jeffrey Gang
Episode 1: "The Role of Religion/Spirituality and Faith Communities in Addressing Health Disparities"
Presented by Dr. Carlos Fayard
Episode 2: "Trying to Mix Oil and Vinegar: Bringing Social Science Data into Theology"
Presented by Dr. Kenny Boyd
Episode 3: "Caring for People with Complex Religious Identities"
Presented by Dr. Yi-Shen Ma
Episode 4: "Ni de aquí, ni de allá: Unpacking the Complexity of Latinx Identity and Spiritualities"
Presented by Dr. Saul Barcelo
Episode 5: "A Tale of Two Spiritualities: When the Client and Therapist are Different"
Presented by Dr. Kenny Boyd
Episode 6: "A Roundtable Discussion Addressing the Concerns of People of Faith Regarding Psychiatric Medication"
Presented by Dr. Timothy Lee
Episode 1: "A Spiritual Integration Psychotherapy Theory for SBH"
Presented by Dr. Kenny Boyd
Episode 2: "Integrating Spirituality in Clinical Supervision: Core Competencies and Considerations"
Presented by Dr. Zephon Lister
Episode 3: "Observations About How Nurses Perceive and Practice Spiritual Care"
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Johnston Taylor
Episode 4: "Defining Spiritual Health"
Presented by Carl A. Ricketts, Jr.
Episode 5: "Tracking Trouble in Abraham's Family: Following Intergenerational Family Patterns in Genesis"
Presented by Dr. Bryan Cafferky
Episode 6: "Integrating Spirituality in the Therapy Room"
Presented by Dr. Barbara Couden Hernandez
Episode 1: "Ellen G. White & Psychology: What Went Wrong and Why Does It Matter?"
Presented by Dr. Adam Aréchiga
Episode 2: "The Intentional Integration of Faith in Policy Development"
Presented by Dr. Monte Butler
Episode 3: "Religion and Risky Sex in a Sample of Predominately Black Young Adult Men"
Presented by Jade Seto
Episode 4: "Religious Doubt as a Mediator between Identity and Well-Being"
Presented by Jedd Perez Alejandro
Episode 5: "The Potential Role of Compassionate Love in the Therapeutic Process"
Presented by Tyson Albertson
Episode 1: "The Therapist's Own Journey of Spiritual Growth"
Presented by Dr. Jessica ChenFeng
Episode 2: "Integrating Spirituality into the Classroom: Creating a Safe and Brave Space for Personal and Professional Growth"
Presented by Dr. Jacqueline Williams-Reade
Episode 3: "Workplace Spirituality: Nurturing the Spiritual Health of Employees"
Presented by Kathy McMillan
Episode 4: "LLU School of Behavioral Health Integration: Spirituality, Biology, Emergence, and Realization"
Presented by Dr. Kenny Boyd
Episode 1: "When Faith and Forgiveness Don't Intersect: A Client's Journey"
Presented by Dr. Zephon Lister
Episode 2: "Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Your Christian Clients"
Presented by Dr. Talolo Lepale
Episode 3: "Cultivating Spiritual Hospitality and Home: Orienting Principles from the Life and Ministry of Jesus"
Presented by Natalie Hsieh & Dr. Zephon Lister