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...
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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...
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...
513 | Attuning to the Active Presence of God: Christian Mindfulness Practices for Daily Life
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...
410 | Anatomy of Bullying: The Threat and Toxic Shame Dynamics in Both Those Who Bully and Those Who Are Bullied
This presentation explores the systemic factors contributing to the epidemic of bullying in today’s culture, particularly focusing on the role of the internet, social media, and online gaming. These platforms offer an escape for individuals suffering from bullying but...
412 | Meaningful Therapeutic Encounters: Helping Clients Reconnect and Heal with God When They’re Burdened by Loss, Pain, or Disappointment
This workshop addresses the profound disconnection some faith-based clients experience from God, often stemming from loss, trauma, relational pain, guilt, shame, and unmet spiritual needs. Tailored for psychologists, licensed mental health professionals and ministry...
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...