Social disconnection is on the rise. As a result, many Christians, including leaders, feel disconnected, leading to unhealthy relational patterns, spiritual struggles, and ineffective ministry. How, then, do ministry leaders and coaches help clients cultivate...
Lay Counselors
313 | A Cord of Three Strands: Intentional Collaboration Between Counselor, Church, and Focused Support Groups
All licensed mental health professionals and ministry leaders desire to improve treatment outcomes for hurting people. In the same way that physical healthcare has become more specialized in recent years, so has mental healthcare, resulting in a growing number of...
315 | Support in the Journey: Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Adoptive and Foster Families
Caring for children through adoption and foster care is critically important. However, the journey of adoption and foster care can be challenging, and families are often not prepared to meet the unique challenges of their children (e.g., trauma, attachment...
316 | Assured Hope: Using Meditative Prayer and Neuroscience to Bring Healing
Today’s culture wrestles with the concepts of good and evil. According to biblical teaching, Christian clients see evil winning battles when foundational biblical truths are eliminated from culture. Scripture reminds Christian clients that the battle is not against...
317 | From Imagination to Incarnation: Being in the Room Where it Happens
Research in interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) currently reveals nine domains of integration that are developed and strengthened in the context of secure attachment. This integration process also correlates with a client’s awareness of and attunement to the mind’s full...
318 | Treatment of Complex Grief: Utilizing Christian-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Grief is a natural, expected reaction to all types of loss, not just death. However, for some people, feelings of loss are debilitating and do not improve over time. Readjusting to loss involves adopting healthy new ways of living that involve new behavioral routines,...
319 | Mental Toughness: Overcoming Sport-based Shame
It is no secret that today’s generations face increased pressures and challenges like no previous generation. Whether it is the pressure to fit in or perform well in the classroom, on an athletic team, or even to meet the demands within the home, kids are struggling,...
321 | Addicted to You: The Role of Boundaries and 12-step Recovery in Treating Codependency
Amid the most devastating drug epidemic in history, a comprehensive strategy for treating families and loved ones of those suffering from substance use disorders is often neglected. Failing to treat the family and social systems of those battling substance abuse risks...
323 | Global Mental Health and the Global Church: Pitfalls, Opportunities, and Future Directions
The body of Christ, the global Christian Church, is strategically positioned to play a crucial role in addressing mental health issues and disparities around the world. This workshop presents several strategies on how churches, with the aid of licensed mental health...
324 | Empowering Assessments: Using Emotional Intelligence, Enneagram, Clifton Strengths, and Personality Inventories
There are several emotional intelligence and personality tools for coaches and ministry leaders, and many to consider. It can be confusing and overwhelming with all the available options. This session explores best practices for integrating Emotional Intelligence,...