Empathy goes beyond just listening—it is the profound experience of being deeply loved. Everyone needs empathy, but many unintentionally deflect it through emotional denial, self-judgment, or self-rejection. By developing self-empathy, individuals can embrace the...
Friday 9-26 8:45-10:00AM
303 | Picking Up the Pieces After School Violence: Therapeutic Techniques for the Aftermath
School violence, including mass shootings and threats of violence, has become an increasingly pressing issue, with the neurological effects of fear deeply impacting families, communities, and schools. The aftermath of such trauma leads to heightened anxiety,...
308 | Pain Cycle to Peace Cycle: Advancing the Treatment of Attachment with Restoration Therapy for Couples and Families
Couples and families in conflict often become entrenched in blame, shame, control, and withdrawal, perpetuating destructive cycles. Restoration Therapy integrates attachment theory, emotional regulation, and mindfulness in a structured approach that can benefit both...
309 | The Missing Ingredients to Helping Sexually Betrayed Couples Heal: An Introduction to the Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model
One of the most challenging aspects of counseling couples dealing with sexual betrayal is how to effectively navigate the pain caused by pornography and sexual addiction, or what the World Health Organization calls Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder. Individuals...
310 | Beyond Shame: Nurturing Resilience in Adolescent Development
This presentation examines the profound impact of shame on adolescent development, focusing on its detrimental effects on self-esteem, anxiety, relational dynamics, and long-term mental health. A clinical lens is applied to analyze the psychological and emotional...