Compassion fatigue (CF) coined by Charles Figley (1995, 2002), refers to the emotional strain experienced by caregivers who internalize the pain of traumatized individuals. It results from prolonged exposure to another’s suffering, manifesting as emotional exhaustion,...
Thursday 9-25 2:15-3:30PM
221 | The Five Love Languages for Adopted Children: Practical Tools to Foster Attachment, Love, and Hope
Adoption introduces unique challenges that can evoke emotional distress, frustration, and disappointment for both parents and children. Drawing on the principles from Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages Approach by Drs. Gary Chapman and Laurel Shaler,...
222 | Abortion Counseling in 2025: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Post-Roe America
The surge in chemical abortions and recent shifts in abortion laws following the overturn of Roe v. Wade have left women and families facing pregnancy decisions in a complex and uncertain environment. As a result, therapists and counselors are increasingly...
223 | Global Competence: Practical Skills for Supporting International Humanitarian Workers across the World
Mental health professionals with global competence are crucial in supporting International Humanitarian Workers (IHWs) who form a significant part of the modern faith-based global mission workforce. These workers serve in a variety of fields beyond traditional...
216 | Preventing Suicide in a Culture of Death: An Urgent Task for Counseling and the Church
Despite advancements in mental health interventions, the population-adjusted suicide rate in the United States has risen by approximately 35% between 1998 and 2021, remaining alarmingly high. This workshop equips psychologists, licensed mental health professionals,...
217 | Objects of Desire: The Interpersonal Neurobiological Implications of Mimesis in the Integration of the Mind in Mental Health Care
A fundamental element in assessing a patient’s distress and diagnosis is the difference between anticipated expectations and actual lived experience. Expectations further emerge as an expression of one’s desires. Psychologists, licensed mental health professionals,...
219 | Stress Mastery: Best Practices to Promote Flourishing in Wellbeing, Faith, and Relationships
In this session, the presenter will offer an in-depth exploration of the intersection between Biblical principles and scientific research on human flourishing. Drawing on the latest global research and faith-based scientific best practices, this session will...
204 | The Increase in Covert Teenage Suicide Ideation and Self-Injury: Practical Ideas for Changing Dynamics
According to current research, teen suicide has become the second leading cause of death in the United States, with warning signs increasingly subtle and often masked by the digital landscape of social media and online interactions. Unlike previous decades, when...
205 | Moral and Spiritual Injury: Therapeutic Approaches for Addressing Guilt, Shame, Anxiety, and Compulsive Behaviors
Moral and spiritual injury describes the lasting psychological, emotional, and spiritual distress that can occur when individuals act, fail to act, witness, or are victim of events that violate deeply held moral beliefs or spiritual values. Initially identified in...
206 | Deepening Intimacy: Teaching Couples to Talk About Sex
Effective sexual communication is a cornerstone of strong, intimate relationships, yet many couples struggle to navigate these conversations (Blunt-Vinti et al., 2019). This workshop, designed for psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and ministry...