Speaker's Bureau

A professional group of Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute staff who offer training in their respective areas of expertise. The members of the bureau work collaboratively to construct individual seminars to provide the community up to ten hours of continuing education opportunity.

CE Accreditation LPC’s, LSW’s, LCSW’s, and LMFT’s

Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6727. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. These programs are being offered for 2 - 10 NBCC continuing education clock hours.

Seminars Offered During Spring and Fall

  • "Understanding Client Religious Diversity: Clinical Issues & Best Practices in Respectful Dialogue" presented by Luisa V. Nayhouse MA, MS, LPC
  • "The Comfort of Clay: Spirituality and Healing Through Connections" presented by Elizabeth Crosgrove, BA Ceramics and Art Education
  • "Embracing Spirituality: Behavioral Health Treatment for Addiction" presented by Sean Burns, MDiv, LCSW
  • The Labyrinth of Trauma: Navigating with a Sacred Compass presented by Kathleen Brainard-Lee M.A., LPC
  • "Hope Amidst Trauma: Responding to Domestic Violence" presented by Doreen Weiss, LPC
  • "Spirituality in Psychotherapy: A Case Study" presented by Rachel Kornfield Becker, LCSW


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If you are ever interested in learning continuing education online, please email Lisa at lbergquist@ppicounseling.org to learn more about Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy Education in Pittsburgh.