Bridging Science and Spirit

A candid conversation on integrating clinical psychology with traditional spiritual guidance, moderated by Dr. Jenna Quillen.

In this panel discussion, Dr. Quillen sits down with practitioners from diverse backgrounds — a Buddhist monk with training in cognitive behavioral therapy, an indigenous healer with a background in pharmacology, and a rabbi who incorporates mindfulness into pastoral counseling.

Together, they explore the tensions and synergies between evidence-based psychological practice and traditional spiritual healing. Topics include the role of ritual in therapeutic outcomes, how different cultural frameworks conceptualize mental health, and practical strategies for practitioners who want to honor both scientific rigor and spiritual wisdom.

This conversation exemplifies the Luminatus mission of finding common ground between traditions while respecting the integrity of each.