Our encounter with suffering has many sources—not least of which is ourselves. Indeed, some of our suffering will endure throughout our entire lives. How is it possible for us to form hope in the face of suffering? Moreover, how does research from interpersonal...
Wednesday September 13 • 8:30 – 11:45 AM
024 | Military Strong: Resilience in the Midst of PTSD, Suicide, and Reintegration
The military ethos has been one of toughness and implies that service members can face any situation, overcome any threat, and defeat the enemy. Despite these expectations, servicemembers are continuously faced with traumatic events, which can result in problems with...
023 | Gender Identity & Religious Faith in Clinical Practice
Helping people navigate diverse gender identities and gender identity questions is complex and often polarizing work. For families informed by conventionally religious faith, some approaches to care raise as many questions as answers. This pre-conference workshop will...
022 | Spiritual Abuse: A Mental Health Professional’s Guide to Working with Those Hurt by the Church
After 20 years of groundbreaking research, counseling, and consulting, the presenters have found a rise in church leaders choosing charisma over character, causing a systemic rise of toxic faith communities. Lack of trust and increased disengagement with the Church...
021 | From Fixing to Attending: Faith-based Framework for the Use of Psychiatric Medications
Many Americans take medications for mental health problems, and faith-based clients and patients often have questions about the appropriate use of psychiatric medications. While medications can be helpful, the way that psychologists, other licensed mental health...
013 | “I’ve Survived, but Now What?”: Grief Coaching to Navigate Beyond Trauma and Loss
Once the shock and numbness wear off after trauma or a difficult loss, clients often wonder, “What can I do to stop hurting? How can I move on?” Grief coaching is a highly effective option for those not paralyzed by complicated grief but who want the support and...
020 | The Fentanyl and Opioid Crises: Trends, Issues, and New Horizons in Treatment and Recovery
Psychologists and other mental health and medical professionals must be equipped to confront the most devastating addiction crisis in history. Opioids, including fentanyl, heroin, and emerging synthetic opioids, are fueling a deadly drug crisis in the United...
019 | Understanding Implicit Bias and Applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Improve Multicultural Competence in Mental Health Care
Racism, prejudice, and discrimination are well documented in the literature as disparities experienced by marginalized groups. These disparities contribute to the lack of access to quality healthcare and mental healthcare services; housing; education, and employment...
018 | Unable to Stop: When Food Addiction and Trauma Collide
This workshop will explore the relationship between trauma and compulsive and addictive eating, which can lead to obesity and other medical issues. Participants will discuss the role of excess food in the experience of trauma and the challenges and setbacks faced in...
017 | Lifeline for Families Dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a thief. In this workshop, the presenter will speak through the lens of a gerontologist and from personal experience of how Alzheimer’s affected her husband and family. This workshop will educate psychologists, other licensed mental health...