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8 | 008: Mental Health Coach 2.0: Expanding Your Influence and Effectiveness 

Preconference Workshops

PRESENTERS

Matthew Stanford, Ph.D. 

CE CREDITS

Approved For CE

IBCC, ACSI Education CEUs for those holding a School Counselor Certificate

Approved For CME/CEU

TBA

LEVEL

Intermediate

Summary 

Summary:

This workshop is designed to help mental health coaches build or improve their practices in church and community settings. The presenter will guide participants through practical skills for reaching and supporting more people, especially those who might not seek traditional mental healthcare. Participants will learn how to address common challenges, build meaningful relationships, and provide hope-filled support that integrates faith with mental health coaching. Participants will evaluate practical strategies for starting or expanding their coaching practices. The workshop will equip participants with tools to help clients build resilience and confidence. Using positive and supportive coaching methods, participants will examine strategies to foster spiritual growth and recovery. By the end of this workshop, coaches will be better equipped to make a real difference in the lives of those they support.

IBCC, ACSI Education CEUs for those holding a School Counselor Certificate

Learning Objectives

1. Identify practical skills for effective, faith-based mental health coaching that focuses on creating a safe, supportive space for people facing mental health challenges
2. Evaluate strategies for starting or growing a coaching practice by connecting with local faith communities and addressing common challenges, such as limited resources or lack of support
3. Develop tools to help clients build resilience and confidence through positive, supportive coaching methods that promote spiritual growth and recovery