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...
Thursday 9-25 8:45-10:00AM
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...
119 | Sport and Performance Psychology Techniques to Help Clients Enhance Cognitive Performance
In contemporary sports psychology, enhancing cognitive performance has emerged as a pivotal aspect in optimizing achievement. Drawing upon diverse theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence, achieving peak performance, not just in sport but in life, integrates...
120 | Worldview Matters: Utilizing a Faith-based Meta-Model of a Person as a Foundational Academic and Clinical Resource
In the early 2000s, a group of scholars developed A Catholic Christian Meta-Model of the Person (CCMMP), which was published in 2020. This foundational text serves as two primary purposes: as a textbook for students and educators seeking a faith-based perspective on...
125 | Faith Over Fear: Empowering Your Mind and Spirit to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
Impostor Syndrome affects people across all walks of life, leaving them feeling unworthy of their success and burdened by self-doubt. Even high-profile figures like Albert Einstein, Michelle Obama, and Tom Hanks have openly shared their struggles with this...
105 | Resilient Love: Strategies for Couples to Thrive after Betrayal
This is a workshop for licensed mental health professionals, pastors, and coaches serving Treating couples impacted by sexual addiction and relational betrayal is often slow and difficult. Usually, the primary focus of treatment is often placed on sobriety and...