Sunday Pre-Conference Workshop: How to Integrate Spirituality and Religiosity into Lifestyle Medicine Practice?

In lifestyle medicine, spirituality and religiosity (S/R) are increasingly recognized as integral components of holistic patient care. Research demonstrates that addressing S/R can significantly impact mental, emotional, and physical health outcomes, enhancing patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans. Despite this, many practitioners feel ill-equipped to navigate these sensitive topics in clinical practice, with a lack of training and time being the most cited barriers. This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, equipping participants with practical tools and strategies to effectively integrate S/R into lifestyle medicine. By focusing on both conceptual understanding and skill-building, participants will leave the session confident in their ability to address S/R in a respectful, patient-centered, and evidence-based manner. The workshop begins with a brief overview of definitions and the latest research highlighting the impact of S/R on health outcomes as well as its relation to lifestyle medicine (LM) pillars. Participants will then explore the ethical and cultural considerations of addressing S/R, ensuring that practices align with patient autonomy, cultural competence, and professional guidelines. This workshop is designed for a diverse audience of lifestyle medicine practitioners, including physicians, health professionals, health coaches, and others who are eager to expand their skill set in providing holistic, patient-centered care. Whether you are new to S/R integration or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide valuable insights, skills, and practical tools to enrich your practice and improve patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives

  1. Discuss the role of spirituality and religiosity in promoting mental and physical health within the context of lifestyle medicine.
  2. Determine how to address S/R in a culturally competent, ethical, and patient-centered manner.
  3. Acquire hands-on experience using validated tools and frameworks for assessing and integrating S/R into clinical care.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 AAFP Prescribed

    The AAFP has reviewed Sunday Pre-Conference Workshop: How to Integrate Spirituality and Religiosity into Lifestyle Medicine Practice? and deemed it acceptable for up to 3.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/15/2025 to 1/15/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.00 ABLM MOC

    The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine has approved 3.00 maintenance of certification credits (MOC) for this learning activity.

  • 3.00 ABS Accredited CME

    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

  • 3.00 ACPE Pharmacy

    Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacists.

  • 3.00 ACPE Technician

    Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacy technicians.

  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Rush Medical Center designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.00 ANCC

    Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 3.00 APA

    Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 3.00 CE credits in psychology. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship in the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

  • 3.00 ASWB

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Rush University Medical Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved continuing education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 3.00 general continuing education credits.

  • 3.00 Attendance

    Successful completion of this course activity, including active participation in the evaluation component, entitles the learner to receive a participation certificate from ACLM. Please note that this certificate is offered solely in recognition of engagement, and no academic or professional credit is awarded.

  • 3.00 CPEU

    This Enduring material has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Completion of this activity awards 3.00 CPEUs.

  • 3.00 Occupational Therapy CE

    Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378) and occupational therapy (224.000220) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 3.00 continuing education credits.

  • 3.00 Participation (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for non-MDs)

    Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.00 Physical Therapy CE

    Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378) and occupational therapy (224.000220) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 3.00 continuing education credits.

Course opens: 
11/16/2025
Course expires: 
01/16/2026
Cost:
$0.00
  • Clara Correa Fernandes, MD
  • John Kelly, MD, MPH, LM Intensivist

Available Credit

  • 3.00 AAFP Prescribed

    The AAFP has reviewed Sunday Pre-Conference Workshop: How to Integrate Spirituality and Religiosity into Lifestyle Medicine Practice? and deemed it acceptable for up to 3.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/15/2025 to 1/15/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.00 ABLM MOC

    The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine has approved 3.00 maintenance of certification credits (MOC) for this learning activity.

  • 3.00 ABS Accredited CME

    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

  • 3.00 ACPE Pharmacy

    Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacists.

  • 3.00 ACPE Technician

    Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacy technicians.

  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Rush Medical Center designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.00 ANCC

    Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 3.00 APA

    Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 3.00 CE credits in psychology. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship in the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

  • 3.00 ASWB

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Rush University Medical Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved continuing education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 3.00 general continuing education credits.

  • 3.00 Attendance

    Successful completion of this course activity, including active participation in the evaluation component, entitles the learner to receive a participation certificate from ACLM. Please note that this certificate is offered solely in recognition of engagement, and no academic or professional credit is awarded.

  • 3.00 CPEU

    This Enduring material has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Completion of this activity awards 3.00 CPEUs.

  • 3.00 Occupational Therapy CE

    Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378) and occupational therapy (224.000220) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 3.00 continuing education credits.

  • 3.00 Participation (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for non-MDs)

    Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.00 Physical Therapy CE

    Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378) and occupational therapy (224.000220) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 3.00 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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