Registration is now open for Spiritual Companionship Certification Training: Spring 2026 Session

Classes Start January 20th

Don’t miss this opportunity!

This groundbreaking training, certified through Seton Hall University’s division of continuing education and Professoinal Studies is now in its 6th year!

Don’t miss this opportunity to become an iTHIRST Certified Spiritual Companion. You’ll join the over 1,000 people qualified to assist individuals suffering from addictions and their families, across 13 different nations, 47 states, 8 different Native American reservations, Guam, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico.

Upcoming Session

Tuesday/Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Spring 2026: January 20 through March 12

Cost of Program: $675

Discounts are available for Seton Hall alumni. Interested alumni should email CEPS@shu.edu for more information. 

Our spiritual companions walk with those suffering from the weight of addiction on their healing journey. We have partnered with Seton Hall University to provide certification training for those who want to become spiritual companions.

Learn more:

Participants will learn:

  • Why addiction is a spiritual disease
  • The relationship of mind, body and spirit in the healing journey
  • Pastoral care strategies for serving the addicted and their families
  • Spiritual healing through the 12 Steps
  • And more.

Training Guide:

  • Section 1 – The Journey from Love, Grace and Freedom to Fear and Enslavement
  • Section 2 – Mind, Body and Spirit
  • Section 3 – Loving Through Pain
  • Section 4 – Finding the Road to Hope
  • Section 5 – Healing through the Twelve Steps
  • Section 6 – Grace and Healing

“As a deer longs for flowing streams, so longs my soul for thee, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.”

Psalm 42:1

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