2024 National Program_LR

PLENARIES

Saturday, October 12th | 4:00 – 6:00 PM 089. The Hope Tipping Point: The Power of Hope and Gratitude Approved for 0.50 IBCC CE Credits

as well as drug and alcohol addictions, with +500K followers.

090. Standing Strong in Christ: Helping Clients Find Identity Beyond Trauma Approved for 0.50 IBCC CE Credits

Gregory Jantz, Ph.D., is the author of more than 45 best-selling books, host of the national Hope & Possibility podcast, and a regular contributor to Psychology Today . As a leading mental and behavioral health au thority, Dr. Jantz regularly appears on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNBC, Fox, and CNN. Over 40 years ago, Dr. Jantz pioneered whole person care. Recognized as a world leader in holistic treatment, he continues to identify cutting edge treatments for people struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, relation ships, eating disorders, and more. Dr. Jantz is the CEO and founder of The Center • A Place of HOPE, recognized as a Top 10 Fa cility in the United States for the treatment of depression. He is a go-to media expert for a range of behavioral-based afflictions,

Jennifer Ellers, M.A., is a Christian counselor, professional life coach, crisis responder, trainer, and author. She has a bachelor’s de gree in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and a master’s degree in counseling from Wake Forest University. Jennifer is the Senior Di rector of Advancement, Special Projects, and Church Engagement at the American As sociation of Christian Counselors and serves as Acquisitions Editor for AACC Publishing. She provides training, consulting, and care for issues of grief, crisis, trauma, and suicide. Jennifer is an approved instructor and fac ulty member with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and co-authored

COUNSELING | COACHING | RECOVERY | MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

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