Summary Positive psychology is an emerging field that has significantly contributed to understanding human flourishing and personal well-being, but where did these principles originate? In this workshop, psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, medical...
310. Transformational Conversations: Master Coaching Skills for Lasting Life Change
Summary Research on effective coaching shows that people do not change primarily because they get more information or advice. Real, lasting change happens in transformational conversations, where a person feels safe, deeply heard, gently challenged, and supported to...
311. Standing on Solid Ground: The Foundational Role of Spirituality and Faith in a Holistic Approach to Counseling
Summary Ethical codes identify the spiritual dimension as a necessary component of competent mental health care; however, evidence suggests that many psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and ministry leaders lack comprehensive training in the value of...
305. The Invisible Scars of Emotional Abuse: Clinical Conceptualization, Assessment, and Empirically-Supported Treatment Strategies
Summary Emotional abuse often leaves hidden wounds that impact mood, self-worth, relationships, physical health, and overall well-being. This workshop is designed for licensed mental health professionals, medical personnel, and ministry leaders to build confidence in...
308. Deeply Loved: Empathy Practices to Overcome Unconscious Resistances to Loving Attachments
Summary Empathy is not coddling and it’s more than listening skills; it is helping clients know they are deeply loved by God. Scripture, research, and clinical experience show that everyone needs empathy to develop loving attachments with God and others, but they are...
312. Spinning Out of Control: Addictions as a Trauma Response
Summary Many individuals with substance use disorders and other behavioral or process addictions have a history of trauma. These overwhelming experiences often set the stage for avoidant coping strategies to numb or escape. This workshop will explore the biological,...
402. The Desecration of Hope: Reframing the Adolescent Mental Health Crisis
Summary Today, adolescents are not merely experiencing a mental health epidemic; they are facing a crisis of hopelessness. Despite more mental health services, highly trained professionals, and reduced stigma, nearly half of adolescents have a diagnosable disorder,...
403. Ethics at the Edges: Navigating Counselor Vulnerability in Trauma and Attachment-Based Practice
Summary Research consistently shows that the therapeutic relationship between counselor and client is the most significant tool in the healing process. While ethics trainings often emphasize procedural steps on developing this relationship, fewer address the...
401. The Science of Spiritual Healing: An Evidenced-Based Exploration of the Connection between the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Summary Human beings are tripartite with bodies, minds (souls), and spirits. Modern psychiatry focuses upon the body (brain) with its circuits, neurons, neurotransmitters, and biological interventions. Such treatments operate upon Newtonian physics, which is the...
404. The Power of Boredom in Sexual Compulsivity Recovery: Rewriting Desire and Reducing Compulsion
Summary Neuroscience increasingly shows that boredom is not an empty state but a meaningful neurological event. When clients experience boredom, the brain shifts into a mode that is essential for self-reflection, emotional regulation, creativity, and long-term...