Spiritual Care Practitioners
CHAZ FRANKE
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chaz has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from McKendree University, and a Master of Social Work degree from Saint Louis University (SLU). Chaz received his clinical license in 2009.
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Chaz is a therapist and clinical supervisor for Light Source. A small group practice in Belleville, Illinois. Chaz is also adjunct faculty in the Saint Louis University MSW program.
Chaz has been practicing therapy full time since 2007. Since the beginning of his career as a therapist, Chaz has worked with trauma and its long reaching effects. This work has included extensive work with all ages and all walks of life. Chaz specializes in self compassion and integrating Eastern thought and philosophy into the therapeutic process. Chaz has presented on topics including, but not limited to Trauma, Wisdom and Self Compassion, Mindfulness, Self Care, Transference and countertransference, and Expanding the Self of the Helper. Chaz provides both clinical and reflective supervision to clinicians across many settings to help further their ability to find their voice in the field and maintain engagement in their work.
SERVICES OFFERED
Beyond Supervision for Buddhist Helpers
These individual sessions offer compassionate accompaniment through the profound terrain of dying, death, and the bardo. Drawing on Vajrayana Buddhist wisdom and contemplative pastoral care, Lama Justin works with you to cultivate presence, peace, and clarity through this process. Whether you are navigating a terminal diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or deepening your own preparation for death. Sessions are held in a spirit of openness, honoring wherever you are on this journey.
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1 hr
100 US dollars