The 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report provides critical insight into trends, risk factors, and effective prevention strategies that can enhance faith-based mental health care for Veterans. By examining key findings from the report, faith-based...
Friday 9-26 4:15-5:30PM
523 | Trauma, Resiliency & Theodicy: Implications for global workers, treatment providers, and the faith community
This presentation is tailored for psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and ministry leaders who provide therapeutic services to global workers and related personnel. It offers an in-depth exploration of the unique stressors and trauma that this...
504 | Navigating Self-Injury and Suicidality: The Intersection of Assessment, Faith, and Holistic Care
Given the prevalence of hopelessness and depression in today’s culture, many people of all ages struggle with self-injurious behaviors or suicidality. This workshop is designed for licensed mental health professionals, and ministry leaders seeking to better understand...
505 | The Porndemic Is Real: Treating Pornography and Complusive Behavior
512 | When Hurting People Come to Church: Igniting the Church to Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis
Churches are increasingly developing ministries to address mental health needs, yet many face challenges related to insufficient resources and training. This workshop aims to equip pastors, lay counselors, coaches, and lay-leaders with comprehensive, free resources to...
513 | Attuning to the Active Presence of God: Christian Mindfulness Practices for Daily Life
Mindfulness clinical intervention taught to a client as a way of intentionally and purposefully pay attention to their experience. Many Christian clients tend to be distrustful of mindfulness since the technique originated from other religions, but a Judeo-Christian...
515 | Neurodiversity and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Best Practice Assessment and Treatment
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 36 children (CDC, 2024). Despite increasing awareness, many licensed psychologists and mental health professionals have received...
516 | Uniting Faith and Science: Unleashing Your Patient’s Decision-Making Superpower
Real change is difficult for most people, leaving those struggling with psychological issues feeling frustrated and powerless after failed attempts. This Spirit-Mind-Body workshop combines neuroscience, neuroplasticity, psychological principles, and spiritual...
518 | Theistic Integration in Complex PTSD Treatment
Clients raised in abusive or neglectful environments may develop complex PTSD, resulting in deep psychological wounds (McCutchen et al., 2022). According to some willing Chrisitan clients, effective healing requires a Christ-centered, evidence-based approach across...
519 | Connection Matters: The Impact of Attachment on Individual Motivation, Performance, Resilience, and Flourishing in Sports and Life
There’s no question that the sporting arena has become an important and essential aspect of every culture and society. In this age of a sports explosion, individuals now use sports as a source of entertainment, pleasure, and opportunity to give meaning to one’s...