This workshop examines recent trends among youth in adopting and navigating emerging sexual identities, providing a clinically informed framework for psychologists and licensed mental health professionals working in this area. The session will explore three...
Friday 9-26 8:45-10:00AM
307 | Safely Secured: Keys to Openness, Vulnerability, and Strength in Marriage
In marriage, many focus on popular intimacy techniques (date nights, hobbies, vacations, traditions) to create connection. However, the true foundation of a thriving marriage is safety and security. When spouses feel secure, relaxation will take place and open up the...
301 | Shining the Light in the Darkness: Exposing the Playbook of a Predator
Relationships often involve vulnerability, which perpetrators exploit to control, dominate, defraud, and abuse. Perpetrators use the appearance of affection to achieve their goals, making it difficult for victims to articulate the abuse, allowing it to go unlabeled...
302 | Spinning out of Control: Addictions as a Trauma Response
Many individuals with substance use disorders and other behavioral or process addictions have a history of trauma. These overwhelming experiences often set the stage for avoidant coping strategies to numb or escape. This workshop will explore the biological,...
322 | AI and Digital Innovation: Empowering Private Practice through Technology
In the contemporary digital landscape, the technology required to manage a successful private practice can appear daunting. However, the integration of advanced tools can streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and optimize impact through continuous personalized...
321 | Overcoming Regret: Biblical Strategies for Helping Clients Move Past Their Mistakes
Regret can hinder some clients' emotional and spiritual growth, impacting their ability to move forward and find fulfillment. This workshop provides social workers and other licensed mental health professionals with biblically grounded, evidence-based tools to help...
324 | Communication Strategies for Effective Conflict Resolution
Most people do not like conflict. And yet, conflict is inevitable. Conflict is actually a healthy vehicle to resolve issues, but instead of resolution, our culture has shifted from polite exchanges to an attitude of entitlement where many feel empowered to air their...
325 | Building Structure and Success Through Coaching
Discover the power of structure in helping clients achieve their goals. This transformative workshop explores the concept of structure as the ability to direct client’s resources toward long-term objectives. Learn how structure develops through internalizing external...
311 | Rebounding in Ministry: Helping Clergy Find Resilience after Forced Termination
The impact of forced termination among clergy is an area with limited research, though existing studies point to its profound effects on the minister, their family, the congregation, and the community. This workshop is designed for coaches, pastors, pastoral...
312 | Defining Self While Staying Connected: Self-Differentiation, Spiritual Formation and Managing Value-Based Conflicts
Mental health professionals and ministry leaders frequently face value-based conflicts, particularly when navigating the tension between values of distinction—those that define personal identity—and values of connection—those that promote empathy and rapport with...