The veteran mental health crisis is real, with suicide rates officially at 22 per day, though underreported. The Veterans Administration is overwhelmed, especially in rural areas, and the new "Veteran’s Community Care Program" aims to ease access to civilian...
Workshop Tracks
712 | The Willpower Trap: Using Brain Plasticity to Change Thoughts and Behaviors
The brain changes its form and function based on the thoughts and actions most frequently performed, what is thought and done today alters the brain, influencing future thoughts and actions. This can sometimes lead to unwanted habits, addictions, or intrusive...
714 | Bringing neuroscience into the Counseling Office: An Introduction of Brainspotting
Extensive research on trauma and neurobiology underscores the critical connection between the brain and body in psychological treatment. Ethical and evidence-based clinical practice requires integrating neurophysiological approaches to optimize client outcomes....
715 | From Faith to Practice: A Beginner’s Guide to Neurofeedback for Christian Counselors
In the dynamic field of mental health, the call for accessible and effective interventions has grown increasingly clear. This presentation introduces Christian counselors to neurofeedback, leveraging both traditional methods and user-friendly tools to broaden access...
716 | Post Abortive Women: The Mental and Physical Impact
Over 63 million women in America have undergone an abortion since 1973, equating to 1 out of every 3 women alive in the US today. The emotional and physical risks of abortion are profound, yet many women conceal their experiences, leading to deep depression, other...
719 | Addressing Sleep, Stress, Mood and Healthy Habits in Clinical Care
Sleep has a significant impact on emotional health, relationships, work performance, and overall well-being. It affects weight loss, trauma recovery, chronic pain, addiction recovery, motivation for change, and maintaining healthy habits. But is disrupted sleep the...
723 | Understanding and Working with Migrants and Refugees, especially from Middle-Eastern-Arabic Backgrounds.
Global migration and displacement are rising annually due to political turmoil, safety threats, economic hardships, armed conflict, harassment, and persecution. Migrants from the Middle East and North Africa often move to neighboring countries for geographical and...
705 | The Relationship between Shame, Faith, and Compulsive Sexual Behaviors: Recommendations for Assessment and Treatment
This workshop provides an in-depth exploration of the role of shame in the development and maintenance of compulsive sexual behaviors and addiction. Participants will examine key psychological and relational factors—including experiences of invasion, abandonment,...
623 | Bridging the Gap: Cultural Sensitiveity in Christian Sex Therapy
Licensed mental health providers and ministry leaders are called to help individuals from diverse backgrounds. When working with sexual relationships, it is important to understanding how culture shapes sexual behavior, relationships, and values. In sex therapy, this...
616 | End of Life Concerns: The Importance of Palliative Care Psychology in a Collaborative Care Team Model
Religious beliefs can significantly influence end-of-life (EOL) decisions, offering both comfort and potential sources of distress for Christian patients. These beliefs may lead to choices that prioritize spiritual peace over quality of life, sometimes resulting in...