Mindfulness clinical intervention taught to a client as a way of intentionally and purposefully pay attention to their experience. Many Christian clients tend to be distrustful of mindfulness since the technique originated from other religions, but a Judeo-Christian...
Workshop Tracks
515 | Neurodiversity and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Best Practice Assessment and Treatment
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 36 children (CDC, 2024). Despite increasing awareness, many licensed psychologists and mental health professionals have received...
516 | Uniting Faith and Science: Unleashing Your Patient’s Decision-Making Superpower
Real change is difficult for most people, leaving those struggling with psychological issues feeling frustrated and powerless after failed attempts. This Spirit-Mind-Body workshop combines neuroscience, neuroplasticity, psychological principles, and spiritual...
518 | Theistic Integration in Complex PTSD Treatment
Clients raised in abusive or neglectful environments may develop complex PTSD, resulting in deep psychological wounds (McCutchen et al., 2022). According to some willing Chrisitan clients, effective healing requires a Christ-centered, evidence-based approach across...
519 | Connection Matters: The Impact of Attachment on Individual Motivation, Performance, Resilience, and Flourishing in Sports and Life
There’s no question that the sporting arena has become an important and essential aspect of every culture and society. In this age of a sports explosion, individuals now use sports as a source of entertainment, pleasure, and opportunity to give meaning to one’s...
414 | ADHD or Overwhelmed?: Using Faith-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Find Focus
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has seen a significant rise in diagnoses over the past 20 years, including in adult populations. This trend raises questions about over-diagnosis and the challenges everyone faces in modern culture to navigate a highly...
415 | A Spiritual “Temperature Check” for Christians: The Regent Faith Check Instrument
This workshop presents the current state of the Regent Faith Check (RFC) measure, a brief outcome tool designed to assess and monitor spiritual well-being in conventionally Christian clients. The RFC evaluates state-sensitive changes in a person’s self-reported...
416 | Beyond Medications: A Faith-Based Approach to Supplements in Mental Health
As interest in holistic mental health approaches grows, faith-based mental health and healthcare professionals must navigate the intersection of faith, evidence-based medicine, and natural supplements. This workshop equips psychologists, licensed mental health...
417 | Cognitive Health for Senior Clients: Evidence-based Lifestyle and Non-pharmacological Interventions for Alzheimer’s Dementia Prevention
Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia worldwide, but in most cases, it is preventable. Alzheimer’s dementia prevention involves lifestyle changes, risk factor management, and evidence-based strategies to protect brain health. Psychologists, licensed...
420 | Meditating on Things Above: A Christian Response to Trauma
Over 75% of adults experience a traumatic event in their lifetime, yet fewer than 10% develop PTSD (Mills et al., 2011; Atwoli et al., 2015). Many survivors, however, still struggle with trauma-related symptoms, including rumination- repeatedly asking “Why” or “What...