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with practical, research-based, and practice-proved insights and skills, as well as valuable resources to facilitate constructive conflict and healthier relationships. PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS 1. Compare and contrast healthy vs. unhealthy anger in clients and identify the unique interactive role of the Lim bic System and Pre-Frontal Cortex (PFC) in both manag ing and maximizing the potential for healthy emotions in general and healthy anger in particular 2. Describe and apply the core distinctives of Emotional and Relational Intelligence (ERI) to help both understand and manage anger 3. Apply practical research-based ways to help clients dismantle dysfunctional destructive anger and replace it with healthy and helpful anger in ways that can maximize personal and relational growth 013. The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope Approved for 3 CEs for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers Approved for 3 CMEs for Medical Doctors, Osteopathic Physicians, Physician Assistants Approved for 3 CEUs for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners Approved for 3 IBCC CEs for Pastors, Pastoral Counselors, Lay Counselors, and Coaches Level: Intermediate 016. When Grief and Trauma Meet: Support and Recovery Strategies for Individuals and Families Facing Sudden Unexpected Death Approved for 3 CEs for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Work ers, and Chemical Dependency Counselors Approved for 3 CMEs for Medical Doctors, Osteopathic Physicians, and Physician Assistants Approved for 3 CEUs for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners Approved for 3 IBCC CEs for Pastors, Pastoral Counselors, Lay Counselors, and Coaches Level: Advanced Learning Objectives Participants will:

Curt Thompson, M.D. Being Known, LLC

Summary: 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 neurobiology, within a biblical narrative of what it means to be human, point us in that direction? This workshop will explore the nature of how suffering emerges, the critical role that is played by intra- and interpersonal isolation in its formation, the crucial ele ments required for a clinician to respond to suffering, and the neuroscience and clinical application of neuroplasticity that will enable the clinician to guide their clients to places of hope. Learning Objectives Participants will: 1. Define and demonstrate the various forms of human suffering 2. Identify the significant interpersonal neurobiological features of suffering 3. Apply findings from neuroplasticity, attachment, and Internal Family Systems as helpful responses to suffering 4. Be enabled to help their patients engage in practices that help shift their experience from one of suffering to hope Summary: The loss of a loved one is never easy, but there are unique challenges when the loss is sudden and unexpected or the result of a traumatic event. The elements of traumatic stress, as well as circumstances surrounding the loss, can complicate the grief process and may require specific skills for licensed mental health professionals, ministry lead ers, and coaches. This workshop will address the impact of trauma and the interplay between traumatic memory and the grieving process. It will also look at the limited research in the field and suggestions regarding a unique diagnosis of traumatic bereavement. The session will review effective treatment interventions and skills needed to assist grievers in moving through their grief journey. The potential pitfalls that can cause grievers to get stuck or develop other mental health issues will be addressed. Kevin Ellers, D.Min. The Salvation Army

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS | 1:45 - 5:00 PM

Jennifer Ellers, M.A. AACC

2024 AACC

MEGA NATIONAL CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CONFERENCE

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