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THE VAN EERDEN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH DAY

Spirituality, the Brain, and Mental Health Keynote Speaker: Andrew Newberg, MD A half-day seminar for physicians and behavioral health care

professionals

Pine Rest Research Symposium Showcasing Pine Rest Psychiatry Residents & Fellows

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

1:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Pine Rest Postma Center

RSVP online by April 22

Underwritten by:

The family and friends of Dr. William Van Eerden

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

pinerest.org/research-day

THE VAN EERDEN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH DAY

Spirituality, the Brain, and Mental Health

Keynote Speaker: Andrew Newberg, MD

Dr. Newberg will present on the relationship between the brain, spirituality, and mental health. Specifically, he will review the most recent research from the field of neurotheology as it pertains to the neurobiological mechanisms of various spiritual practices such as meditation, and how such an understanding can inform us about the relationship between spirituality and mental health and the use of spiritual practices in the context of mental health care.

Objectives • Identify brain areas associated with spiritual practices based upon current research studies.• Describe specific circumstances by which religious and spiritual practices can be useful for patients managing various physical and mental health problems. • Define potential negative effects of religious and spiritual practices on a patient’s health and well-being.

Research SymposiumYou are invited to the Research Symposium featuring Pine Rest Psychiatry Residents and Fellows, in conjunction with many of our outstanding Physicians and Staff, to advance behavioral health care and treatment.

Andrew Newberg, MD

Andrew Newberg, MD is a graduate and chief fellow from

the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Currently, Dr. Newberg is the

Director of Research at Marcus Institute of Integrative

Health, and staff physician in the Department of

Emergency Medicine and Radiology at Thomas

Jefferson Hospital. He is also a professor in the

Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional

Sciences, and Professor of Radiology at Thomas

Jefferson University and Hospital.

The author of numerous research publications, editorials,

abstracts, and books, Dr. Newberg has 30 years of studying

the relationship between spirituality and the brain, particularly

from the perspective of neuroimaging.

Speaker

AGENDA

Registration 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Session 1: How God Changes Your Brain 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.

Break 2:45 – 3:00 p.m.

Session 2: Neurotheology and Brain Health 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Break 4:30 – 4:45 p.m.

Research Symposium: Poster Viewing 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.

Remarks 5:45 p.m.

Conclusion 6:30 p.m.

COST

Van Eerden Lecture $25; No charge for Pine Rest staff

Research Symposium No charge

LOCATION

Postma Center at Pine Rest

300 68th Street SE, Building C

Grand Rapids, MI 49548

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED

pinerest.org/research-day

Registration closes April 22, 2020. No walk ins.

Who Should Attend

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers,

Psychologists, Behavioral Health Providers and more.

Continuing Education

Medical Professionals: 2.75 CME credits This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Michigan State Medical Society Committee on CME Accreditation through Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services who is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services designated this education activity for a maximum 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.TM Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Psychologists: 2.75 CE creditsPine Rest Christian Mental Health Services (PRCMHS) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PRCMHS maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Social Workers: 2.75 CE credits Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is an approved provider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. Approved Provider Number: MICEC-0047

Partial credits not available.

Contact Information

email: postmacenter@pinerest.org phone: 616.222.4566 Registration: pinerest.org/research-day

About the William Van Eerden, MD

Lecture Series

Dr. William Van Eerden, a staff psychiatrist at

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services for more

than 40 years, exemplified a commitment to clinical

excellence in professional practice throughout his

distinguished career. In addition to his strong clinical

reputation at Pine Rest, Dr. Van Eerden was

administratively responsible for the establishment

of the partial hospitalization program, the older

adult unit, was the first director of adult services,

the first director of the psychiatric residency

program, and cared for thousands of patients over

his years of service. In his practice, Dr. Van Eerden combined a commitment

to the highest psychiatric standards with a deep concern for the integration of

faith and behavioral health care.

In keeping with the values demonstrated in his life and career, Pine Rest

presents the William Van Eerden, MD Lecture Series with the support of his

friends and family. This series will feature national and international lecturers

on topics related to best practice of psychiatric care, with a particular

emphasis on spirituality and integration of faith and practice.

The goal of this series will be to help establish a legacy of an education and

learning culture at Pine Rest in keeping with Dr. Van Eerden’s values, life and

professional practice. Ultimately, the program will improve the lives of those

in our community through training in excellent care. This program also

represents an extension of Pine Rest’s strategic plan which calls for superior

clinical outcomes, outstanding customer service and the creation of a great

place to work—one where lifelong learning as well as professional and personal

growth is encouraged and nurtured.

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