Recent research highlights a significant gap in training for social workers in integrating faith and addressing spirituality and religion in practice. This workshop examines the role of a biblical worldview in guiding clinical decisions and ethical frameworks for...
Thursday 9-25 8:45-10:00AM
122 | Ethics, Law, Licensure, and Religion: Challenges Facing Mental Health Professionals in 2025 and How to Deal with Them
Over time, shifts in the APA, ACA, and NASW ethics codes have concerned psychologists and licensed mental health professionals with sincerely held religious beliefs. For example, professionals have an ethical mandate to avoid imposing personal values on clients, but...
123 | Mentalization, Emotional Intelligence and Relationship Skills Training Across Global Chinese Communities
Drawing from the experience of training over 30,000 counselors to serve Chinese-speaking families across 16 countries, this session offers practical insights on motivating treatment-avoidant populations to engage in learning and personal growth. Psychologists,...
124 | Thriving in Practice: A Blueprint to a Six-Figure+ Coaching or Therapy Practice
According to recent research, many therapists and coaches face the challenges of burnout, inconsistent income, and the limitations of a traditional 1:1 client model, which often leave them feeling stuck and overwhelmed. This workshop addresses these common concerns by...
113 | Church-Based Care to Mitigate the Mental Health Crisis: The Effectiveness of Mental Health Coaching and Lay Counseling
The rising demand for accessible mental health support highlights the importance of integrating faith-based resources into mental health care. This presentation explores the role of mental health coaches and lay Christian counselors in addressing the mental health...
114 | Breaking Down Walls: Creative and Experiential Techniques to Bypass Defenses in Therapy
Young girls are bombarded by so many media outlets, influencers, and advertisements that tell them to think, feel, and be a certain way, which is often contrary to their desire to live according to their faith. In this workshop, licensed mental health professionals,...
115 | Effects of Christian Faith on the Brain: Cognitive Functioning and Brain Disease
The focus of this AACC session is on (1) reviewing research on religious faith/Christian counseling, cognitive functioning, and brain disease; (2) discussing the mechanisms by which devout Christian faith may influence cognitive functioning and brain health; (3)...
116 | Cannabis Use & Clinical Practice: Realities, Myths and Implications
The commercialization of cannabis has increased its use across society, including within faith communities, creating significant implications for psychiatric care. Many patients and clinicians remain underinformed about the potential risks associated with cannabis...
118 | Something Isn’t Right Here: Recognizing and Confronting Narcissism and Emotional Abuse in Marriage
In contemporary society, many have observed an increasingly 'me-centered' culture characterized by individuals asserting their rights at the expense of others, often exhibiting traits of entitlement and emotional immaturity. This cultural shift has given rise to...
102 | Emerging Trends in Substance Use and Addiction: From Pharmacology to Policy
The United States is experiencing a significant increase in substance use problems, coupled with co-occurring mental health disorders, amplified by rising loneliness and hopelessness. Decreased cost, increased availability, and powerful social media marketing have...