Morning Workshops 8:30 – 11:45 AM

001: Best Practices in Creative Therapies for Trauma Counseling*
Kathie Erwin, Ed.D

002: Coaching, Pastoring, and Teaching Couples to Enjoy Life Together: 7 Ways to Experience High Levels of Marital Satisfaction and Avoid Marital Drift***
Ted Cunningham, MACE

003: A Guide for Counselors to Address a Client’s Rage at Any Age: Emotional Intelligence and the Development of Self-regulation*
Anita Knight Kuhnley, Ph.D., and John Kuhnley, M.D.

004: Sexual Identity and Faith: Helping Clients Find Congruence*
Mark A. Yarhouse, Psy.D.

005: Empowering Assessments: Using Emotional Intelligence, Enneagram, CliftonStrengths, and Personalities
Georgia Shaffer, M.A.

006: Building Client Spirituality in Christian Counseling*
Ron Hawkins, D.Min., Ed.D., and Ian Jones, Ph.D., Ph.D.

007: Hurt 2.0: Issues and Challenges in Counseling Today’s Teens
Chap Clark, Ph.D.

008: Research on Christian Therapies: What is the Evidence-base Supporting Christian Counseling?*
Harold Koenig, M.D.

009: Living Beyond Pain: Changing the Brain through Non-pharmacological Treatments*
Linda Mintle, Ph.D.

010: Social Media for Counselors: Ethics and Marketing Your Practice
Laurel Shaler, Ph.D.

011: Defusing Landmines: Healing the Pathways of Betrayal and Trauma*
Jesse Gill, Psy.D.

012: The Loneliness Epidemic: The New Mental Health Crisis*
Mark Mayfield, Ph.D.

013: The Integration of Psychology and Theology
Neil Anderson, D.Min., Ed.D.

014: Beyond Behavioral Solutions: Transformed by Addiction and Betrayal
Debbie Laaser, M.A., Greg Miller, M.Div., D.Min., and Beth Miller, M.A.

015: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: Core Skills and Case Studies*
Sharon May, Ph.D.

016: Life Inside the World of Today’s Teens: Current Issues and Treatments that Work
Amy Feigel, M.A., and Molly Catherine Goodson, M.A., Esq.

017: Our Calling to Care: Mental Health and Christian Community*
Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Amy Simpson, M.B.A.

018: Beyond Seeing Red: Working Together to Mitigate Anger, Hatred, and Violence*
Lynette Hoy, M.A., and Seigel Bartley, Ph.D.

019: Untie the Fear Knots of Your Heart*
Ken Nichols, Psy.D.

020: Ministry to Military: The Challenges of Moral Injury, PTSD, and Suicide*
David Mikkelson, Ph.D., and Suzanne Mikkelson, Ph.D.

021: The Role of Emotional and Relational Intelligence (E.R.I.) in Treating Anxiety, Depression and Social Isolation*
Gary Oliver, Ph.D.

022: How to Create Your Book or Conference to Impact Lives***
John Trent, Ph.D.

023: An Overview of Advances in Psychopharmacology for Counselors*
Michael Lyles, M.D.

024: Play Therapy with Traumatized Children: An Evidence-based Intervention*
Daniel Sweeney, Ph.D.

Afternoon Workshops 1:45 – 5:00 PM

026: Brain Health: Transforming Psychiatry to a More Rational Brain-based Approach*
Daniel Amen, M.D.

027: Treatment of Borderline and Narcissistic Disorders: The Neuroscience, Depth, Psychology, and Spiritual Aspects of Healing*
John Townsend, Ph.D., and Scott Makin, M.A.

028: Complex Trauma: The Healing Gateway to New Life and Real Relationships*
Heather Gingrich, Ph.D., and Shannon Wolf, Psy.D.

029: How to Flourish: Best Practices to Help Women Grow and be Resilient in Stressful Times
Catherine Hart Weber, Ph.D., and Sylvia Hart Frejd, D.Min.

030: Neurobiology of Depression and Drug-free Treatments*
Tim Jennings, M.D.

031: Group Coaching: Development, Marketing, and Execution Using a Success Path***
Barbara Lowe, Ph.D.

032: Evidence-based Treatments for Sexual Dysfunctions*
John Thomas, Ph.D., Ph.D.

033: Christian Counseling Ethics and the Law: 10 Hot Button Issues*
David Jenkins, Psy.D., and Jeanneane Maxon, J.D., Esq.

034: Establishing an Ethical and Effective Lay Counseling Ministry in the Church***
Siang-Yang Tan, Ph.D.

035: Helping Counselees Forgive Others*
Everett Worthington, Jr., Ph.D.

036: Treating Compulsive Sexual Behavioral Disorder and Infidelity
Jim Cress, M.A.

037: A Heavy Load: Helping People on a Grief Journey through Multiple Losses
Jennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A., and Kevin Ellers, D.Min.

038: Recovery and Reset from Pandemic Anxiety*
Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D.

039: When Loving Him is Hurting You: Hope and Help for Women Dealing with Narcissism and Emotional Abuse*
David Hawkins, Ph.D., and Sharmen Kimbrough, M.A.

040: Marriage on Purpose: Saying “I Do” When We Should Have Said “No Clue!”
Dan Seaborn, M.A., and Peter Newhouse, Ph.D.

041: Moral Injury of Abortion: A Framework for Education, Healing, and Grace
Kay Lyn Carlson, M.S.W.

042: The NEW Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts: Resource and Assessment
Les Parrott, Ph.D., and Leslie Parrott, Ed.D.

043: How Scripture Can Speak in a Counseling Room: When You Think It Should be Left at the Door***
Ed Welch, M.Div., Ph.D.

044: The Church, Mental Health, Race, and Diversity: Stepping Forward to New Horizons*
Fredrica Brooks-Davis, M.A., Psy.D., and Mark Crear, Ph.D.

045: Sex and Money: The Simple Things that Will Make a Big Difference for Couples
Michael Sytsma, Ph.D., and Shaunti Feldhahn, MPP

046: The Impact of Male-Female Differences on Sexual Health, Intimate Relationships, and Sexual Interventions*
Cliff Penner, Ph.D., Joyce Penner, M.N., R.N., and Douglas Rosenau, Ed.D.

 

Possible Topics: Styles of Grieving; Loss of a Child, Spouse or Parents; Sudden Death as Loss; Counseling with Cancer Victims/Terminally Ill; Pathological Grieving; Complicated Bereavement; Suicide; Survivor Guilt and Fostering Resiliency; Crisis and First Responder Training; Acute Stress; Natural Disasters; Domestic and Community Crisis Response

Possible Topics: Physical, Sexual, Verbal, Spousal and Spiritual Abuse; Abuse by Counselors/Ministers; Hiding and Denying Abuse; Neglect; PTSD; Dissociation; Recovered Memories; Secondary/Vicarious Trauma; Disasters and Accidents; Compassion Fatigue; War/Refugee Trauma; Spiritual vs. Secular Trauma Treatment; Critical Incident De-briefing

Possible Topics: Differing Sexual Expectations; Lifelong Love; Emotional Closeness and Connection; Developing Sexual Communication Skills; Impact of Past Abuse and Sexual History; Gender and Sexual Responses; Sexual Dysfunction; Pregnancy and Infertility

Possible Topics: Transformational Psychology; Spiritual Disciplines; Experiencing God; Biblical Mediation; Forgiveness; Theology of Spiritual Transformation; Role of Scripture in Counseling; Confession and Repentance; Biblical Change Processes; Idols of the Heart; Suffering and Faith; Resisting Temptation; Grace and Redemption; Healing Prayer

Possible Topics: Spiritual Doubt and Questioning; Hypocrisy and Legalism; Caring for Ministry Leaders; Preventing Burnout; Caring for Couples in Crisis; Spiritual Intimacy; Building Strong Families; Church-based 12-step Study Groups; Discipleship Programs; Spiritual Gifts in Counseling; Bringing People into God’s Presence; Emotional Healing; Spiritual Interventions

Possible Topics: Sex Therapy; Pornography; Sexual Desire; Sexual Addiction; Impact of Past Abuse; Gender and Sexual Response; Teens and Single Sexuality; Theology of Sex; Same-sex Attraction; HIV/STIs

Possible Topics: Styles of Addictive Disorders; Disease Model vs. Psychosocial Disorder vs. Moral Responsibility; Relapse Issues; Cutting-edge Detox Treatments; Polydrug Abusers; Ecstasy Abuse; OxyContin and New Drugs of Abuse; Sex Addiction; 12-step Programs and the Church; Role of the Holy Spirit and Accountability in Recovery; Harm-reduction Model

Possible Topics: Parenting Styles; Communication and Conflict Resolution; Generation Gap; Gender Roles; Uniqueness of Each Child; Remarriage and Blended Families; Children with Developmental Disorders; Attachment-based Parenting; Biblical Discipline; Sexual Education; Boundaries and Freedom; Parent and Adult Child Relationships; Balancing Marriage and Parenting; Counseling Gen Z; Millennials as Parents

Possible Topics: Obesity; Media and Culture; Birth Order Influence; Peer Pressure; Conduct and Oppositional Disorders; Attachment Disorders; Teen Sexual Behavior (Pregnancy, STDs, Abstinence); Suicidal Ideations; Self-injury; Eating Disorders; Substance Abuse; Impact of Parental Divorce; ADD/ADHD; School Problems; Bullying; Dating; Finding God’s Will; Children and Technology

Possible Topics: Applications of Neuroscience, Psychotherapy, and Brain Plasticity; Cutting-edge Research; Interpersonal Neurobiology

Possible Topics: Managing Side Effects of Psychotropics; Psychopharmacology; Chronic Pain; Impact of Faith on Medical Healing; Psychosis; Split Treatment; Medical Psychotherapy; Mind/Body Issues; ADD/ADHD; Anxiety Disorders; Dementia; Sleep Disorders; Depression; Bipolar Disorder

Possible Topics: Rapport and Relationship Building; Empathy; Active Listening; Assessment and Goal-setting; Individual and Group Interventions; Emotion-focused Therapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Narrative Therapy; Existential Therapy; Solution-focused Therapy; Family Systems and Couple Counseling; Expressive/Art Therapies; Suicide Assessment

Possible Topics: Empirically Supported Treatments for Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Personality Disorders, and Psychotic Disorders; Bio/Psycho/Social/Spiritual Development; Dual and Differential Assessment; Research in Diagnostics and Treatment Planning; Eating Disorders; Addictions; EMDR; Biofeedback; Visualization; Outcomes-based Research; Models and Assessment of Christian Counseling; Brief vs. Longer-term Therapy

Possible Topics: Strengthening Marriage; Cultivating Love and Intimacy; Spiritual Oneness; Pre-marital Counseling; Marriage Mentoring; Conflict and Money Issues; Infidelity and Recovery; Divorce and Remarriage; Disaffection; Rebuilding Trust; Rekindling Romance; Marriage as a Safe Haven; Anger and Intimacy; Reconciliation and Forgiveness; Selflessness

Possible Topics: From Conflict to Collaboration; How to Build Honesty, Trust, and Understanding; Personality Differences; Family of Origin Issues; Characteristics of Lasting Relationships; Dating/Pre-marital Issues; Infatuation vs. Biblical Love; Gender Differences and Communication; Approval-seeking; Friendships; Importance of Christian Community

Possible Topics: Clients’ Right to Self-determination; Dual Relationships; Confidentiality; Consent; Managed Care; Credentialing; Consultation-Referral-Termination; Harmful Counselors; Abortion; Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia; Sexual Misconduct; Alternative Therapies; Phone/Internet Counseling (NOTE: INCLUDE AN ETHICS COMPONENT IN BOTH TITLE AND CONTENT IN ALL SUBMISSIONS)

Possible Topics: Cultural Sensitivity and Competency; Ethnicity and Identity Development; Oppression/Discrimination and Racism; Working with Minorities; Counseling African-American, Asian, Latino/a, and Middle Eastern Clients; Counseling those with Disabilities; Counseling Immigrants/Refugees; Social Justice Issues; Post-trauma Care around the World

Possible Topics: Foundations; Motivations; Core Skills; Treatment Planning; Pitfalls of Caregiving; Pastoral Burnout; Decreasing Stigma; Congregational Counseling; Ministering to Lay Leaders; Pastoral Counseling; Compassion Fatigue in Pastoral and Counseling Ministry; Epigenetics

Possible Topics: Mental Toughness; Energy Management; Focus; Goal setting; Imagery, Visualization, and Mental Practice; Motivation and Grit; Green Environments, Diets, and Exercise; Nutritional Counseling

Possible Topics: Models and Theories of Christian Psychology; Christian Spiritual Practices; A Biblical Understanding of Emotions; Christian Meditation and Anxiety; Christian Atonement Models; Shame, Guilt, and Redemption; The Christian Virtues; Self-revelation of God; Application of Theology in Clinical Practice; A Biblical Perspective on Mental Illness

Possible Topics: Evidence-based Practices; Recent Research; Diagnostic Tools; Borderline Personality Disorder; Narcissism; Bipolar Disorder; Treatment-Resistant Depression; Counselor Skills and Techniques; Working with Difficult Clients; Therapeutic Models; Treatment Efficacy

Possible Topics: Strategies to Reach Clients; Launching and Growing a Successful Coaching Practice; Coaching Assessments and Tools; Career Planning and Vocational Development; Marriage/Relationship Coaching; Leadership/Executive Coaching; Divorce Coaching; Health/Wellness Coaching; Spiritual Formation Coaching; Financial Coaching

Possible Topics: Organizational Dynamics; Models of Leadership; Developing Leaders; Counterproductive Work Behavior; Training and Motivation; Performance Management and Job Satisfaction; Leadership in the 21st Century; Servant Leadership; Transformational and Authentic Leadership; Biblical Principles in Leadership; Healthy vs. Unhealthy Leadership

Possible Topics: Telehealth; Utilizing Technology in Counseling; Digital Wellness; Device Addiction; Counseling in the 21st Century; Cutting-edge Techniques; Ethics and Technology

Possible Topics: Case Management; Policy and Advocacy; Welfare; Human Services; Recidivism; Evidence-based Interventions; Social Environment; Community Outreach and Development; Cultural Identity; Racial Trauma and Reconciliation; Foster Care and Adoption; Intervention Programs; Education; Family Violence; Social Isolation; Trauma-informed Care