Young adults, teens, and children cannot escape the sexual indoctrination, invitation, and allure of an “anything goes” sexual ethic. It is imperative to help these young willing Chrisitan clients develop a biblical sexual ethic that is uncompromising, grace-filled,...
Workshop Tracks
607 | Secure Base in Marriage: Building Attachment Bonds in the First Three Years for Marital Longevity
In the past, counselors and ministry leaders often addressed the “7-Year Itch,’ a trend showing a spike in divorces at the seven-year mark. Today, however, couples are ending their marriages much sooner, often within the first three years. Psychologists, licensed...
610 | Too Little, Too Big: Emotional Regulation for Little People with Big Feelings
Using a trauma-informed approach, this workshop will explore the importance of emotional regulation through Erikson’s stages of development, attachment theory, neurophysiology, limbic system responses, and polyvagal states. It aims to increase knowledge about...
612 | Holy Secure -The 7 S’s of Secure Attachment
A debate has arisen among licensed mental health professionals between the focus on interconnectedness in Bowlby’s Attachment Theory and the individuality and self-reliance emphasized in Bowen’s concept of differentiation. In this workshop, licensed mental health...
614 | Play God’s Way: The integration of Faith and Play Therapy
Play is widely recognized as the natural language of children (Cochran et al., 2024), serving as a critical medium for emotional expression, cognitive development, and social learning. Empirical research demonstrates that play fosters problem-solving skills, emotional...
521 | Understanding and Preventing Veteran Suicide
The 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report provides critical insight into trends, risk factors, and effective prevention strategies that can enhance faith-based mental health care for Veterans. By examining key findings from the report, faith-based...
523 | Trauma, Resiliency & Theodicy: Implications for global workers, treatment providers, and the faith community
This presentation is tailored for psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and ministry leaders who provide therapeutic services to global workers and related personnel. It offers an in-depth exploration of the unique stressors and trauma that this...
504 | Navigating Self-Injury and Suicidality: The Intersection of Assessment, Faith, and Holistic Care
Given the prevalence of hopelessness and depression in today’s culture, many people of all ages struggle with self-injurious behaviors or suicidality. This workshop is designed for licensed mental health professionals, and ministry leaders seeking to better understand...
505 | The Porndemic Is Real: Treating Pornography and Complusive Behavior
512 | When Hurting People Come to Church: Igniting the Church to Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis
Churches are increasingly developing ministries to address mental health needs, yet many face challenges related to insufficient resources and training. This workshop aims to equip pastors, lay counselors, coaches, and lay-leaders with comprehensive, free resources to...