Bridges Institute
for Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapies
Bridges Institute advances spiritually integrated mental health treatment and research through education, training, and resources that promote healing, flourishing, and human potential.
Our Mission
The mission of the Bridges Institute is to ensure that people worldwide have greater awareness of and access to competent spiritually integrated mental health treatment based on the time-tested healing principles and spiritual practices of the great world religions. We promote cutting-edge research and top-quality continuing education training opportunities for practicing mental health and pastoral professionals. We also provide the public with information about scientifically supported spiritual resources that foster positive mental health and flourishing.
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Education and Training
High quality continuing education and training resources for mental health professionals and the public.
- CE Opportunities
- Video Library
- Conference Recordings
- Publications
- Spirituality Courses
DISCOVER
Research and Assessment
Research, assessment tools, and resources that can help advance the science and practice of spiritually integrated psychotherapies.
- Journal Articles and Scholarly Books
- Bridges Assessment System (BAS)
- Templeton Project Conference
- Measures of Religion and Spirituality
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Collaborators and Resources
Collaborators, contributors, events and other resources that strengthen community, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
- Partners
- Contributing Organizations
- Events and Conferences
- News
Bridges Institute Introductory Video
Learn more about our mission, vision, and our work to support research and training in spiritually integrated psychotherapies.
“We build bridges between science, spirituality, and psychotherapy to support emotional healing, spiritual flourishing, and the highest potential in people.” – Dr. Scott Richards