There will be too few practitioners to meet future needs for mental health treatment. Shifting from psychotherapy to population mental health involves moving from individualized treatment to broader, preventive strategies that address mental health needs early, aiming...
Thursday 9-25 2:15-3:30PM
202 | Addicted to You: The Role of Boundaries and 12-step Recovery in Treating Codependency
In the midst of the most devastating drug epidemic in history, a comprehensive strategy for treating families and loved ones of those suffering with substance use disorders is often neglected. Failing to treat the family and social systems of those battling substance...
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...
208 | Helping Children and Youth Navigate Healthy Sexual Integrity
Many faith-based homes have struggled to teach healthy sexual integrity, leaving kids with mixed messages, while today’s culture only complicates the issue. Research shows that the more positive, valued-centered sex education young people receive at home, the less...
209 | Couples and Porn: Breakthroughs for Developing Emotional Safety, Intimacy, and Trust
In a revealing survey by the Barna Group, striking statistics show that 58% of men and 22% of women engage with pornography, ranging from daily use to a couple times a month, with the majority doing so in secrecy. As professionals working with couples, it’s essential...
210 | Sandtray Therapy: A Practical Intervention when Working with Traumatized Youth
Sandtray therapy offers traumatized youth a clinically safe and therapeutic environment to process and resolve trauma. This modality engages symbolism, where materials represent aspects of the trauma; projection, allowing intense emotions to be externalized onto the...
218 | Moving On: Walking Adult Clients through Forgiveness of Their Parents for Childhood Abuse
Childhood physical and emotional abuse can have lasting effects, causing both emotional pain and significant mental and physical health challenges. Research shows that many survivors face ongoing struggles with depression, low self-esteem, substance abuse, and...
224 | Advancing Your Coaching Skills: Best Practices, Core Competencies, and Resources for Effective Professional
The field of professional Christian coaching continues to present a transformative opportunity to partner with individuals in navigating challenges, fostering growth, and enhancing overall well-being, particularly during these increasingly stressful times. This...