This workshop will explore strategies for Christian mental health professionals when engaging with clients, organizations, and stakeholders around difficult issues where orthodox Christian beliefs and values of the therapist conflict with client values. Use of the...
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223 | Collaboration with the African-American Church: A Beacon of Hope and Healing in Mental Health
This workshop will examine the religious and social support black congregations and communities have received historically from the black church (Graham & Roemer, 2012). Historically, religion, spirituality, and religious institutions have helped African-Americans...
224 | Becoming a Master Coach: Meeting the Standards through Best Practices
The field of professional Christian coaching continues to be a growing opportunity, especially in these challenging times, to partner with others and transform lives. My passion is to train every coach to become a master coach. This workshop will teach you the...
225 | Imposter Syndrome: Timely Insights and Proven Strategies to Address One of the Nation’s Most Overlooked Mental Health Issues
Thousands of people seek help from life coaches for their low self-esteem and confidence each year. Even some of the most famous public figures in the world, like Albert Einstein, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Michelle Obama, Meryl Streep, and Tom Hanks, have suffered from...
301 | A Christian Approach to the Superhero Trauma Therapy Model
The appeal of “superheroes” permeates human history, both secular and religious. No matter the age, all people experiencing trauma want to be rescued and protected. Adverse experiences can lead to isolation, shame, and repeated traumatization. By blending professional...
302 | The Porndemic is Real: Treating Pornography and Sexual Compulsivity
Sexual integrity seems to be under assault in today’s culture. Many people are impacted by pornography, infidelity, and sex addiction like never before. The problem is at pandemic levels, yet there is a significant deficit concerning a proven plan to deal with the...
304 | Surviving the Trauma of Suicide Loss: Post-traumatic Growth and Resilience
Suicide is an event that can profoundly disrupt survivors’ taken-for-granted constructs about life, sometimes traumatically shaking the very foundations of one’s assumptive world. While post-traumatic growth (PTG) is a hot topic today, historically licensed mental...
307 | From Anger to Intimacy: Reignite Your Marriage with Forgiveness, Understanding, and Appreciation
Many have heard it said, “Unresolved anger is like drinking poison expecting your spouse to get sick.” Some sip the poison, while others drink it by the gallon each day. Unresolved anger drains a marriage of kindness, care, gentleness, and honor. This poison threatens...
308 | Stabilizing Marriages After Infidelity Disclosure: Themes and Tasks for the First 90 Days
Sexual and emotional infidelity is reported by about half of the U.S. population. Research has shown that evidence-based treatment needs to include specific therapeutic factors. The following factors will be introduced to licensed mental health professionals and...
309 | Hope-filled Fathering: A Research-based, Theologically-sound Approach to Strengthen Family Connections through Increased Father Engagement
The science of hope has generated new insights and pathways which strengthen relationships and enrich interpersonal bonds. This session will allow licensed mental health professionals and ministry leaders to explore the application of research on hope as it influences...