Mental Health Conferences

Navigating Transitions with Faith and Resilience: Asian American Spiritual Formation Across Life Stages

The Navigating Transitions conference at Princeton Theological Seminary explores the intersection of faith and mental health within Asian American Christian communities. This hybrid event takes place in Princeton, NJ, and virtually.

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

The Navigating Transitions conference provides a platform for Asian American Christians to explore the intersection of faith and mental health. It aims to equip ministry leaders, therapists, and social workers with strategies to address real-world issues such as perfectionism and intergenerational trauma. Over two days, attendees will engage in plenary sessions and workshops, focusing on topics like elder care integration and managing intergenerational dynamics. The conference offers a blend of theological insights and mental health expertise, fostering resilience and renewal in faith journeys.

The agenda includes sessions on trauma-informed ministry, relational disconnection, and perfectionism. Workshops will provide actionable strategies for addressing mental health challenges in Asian American communities. The event concludes with a panel discussion on future directions in mental health and pastoral care.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Dates: January 17–18, 2025

Location: Stuart Hall, Princeton Theological Seminary

City/State: Princeton, New Jersey

Address: 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 08542-0803

Event Format: hybrid

Map for Navigating Transitions with Faith and Resilience: Asian American Spiritual Formation Across Life Stages at 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 08542-0803

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

Center for Asian American Christianity

The Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary focuses on Asian American theology and ministry, offering academic programming and resources for spiritual formation and community engagement.

Registration Fees

How much does this conference cost?

Cost	Type	Notes
$0.00	General	Free registration for all attendees.

See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.

Schedule and Agenda

It's important to know what is planned.

The conference begins on January 17, 2025, with opening remarks by David Chao, followed by plenary sessions on trauma and perfectionism. January 18 features workshops on parental anxiety and spiritual growth, concluding with a panel discussion on mental health in Asian American churches.

Notable Speakers

These folks will be speaking at the conference.

Carissa Dwiwardani

Professor of Psychology at Biola University, board certified in clinical psychology, and Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Psychology and Theology.

Sonia Prasadam

Mental health therapist based in Coonoor, India, specializing in anxiety and performance-related mental health issues.

Sangeetha Thomas

Licensed Professional Counselor and Director of Mental Health Ministries for the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA.

Hotel Information

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A limited number of guest lodging rooms are available on campus in the Erdman Center, with nightly rates ranging from $55-$90. Additional lodging is available at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lawrence Township, NJ.