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030. Attachment-based Intervention Specialist Training: Level 2 Approved for 12 CEs for Psychologists, Licensed Professional Coun selors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Chemical Dependency Counselors Approved for 12 IBCC CEs for Pastors, Pastoral Counselors, Lay Counselors, and Coaches Level: Advanced SPECIALIZATION INTENSIVES

ogy, form the common core of all emotional disorders 7. Assess attachment-based difficulties within an indi vidual adult 8. Develop a common set of attachment-based, trans-the oretical treatment strategies to be applied to all emotional disorders—from depression and panic disorder to OCD and PTSD 9. Develop strategies for helping clients overcome spiritual struggles and access spiritual resources that will help pro mote and accelerate therapeutic change 10. Utilize case studies to assess and apply treatment strat egies based on attachment issues, needs, and distresses 040. Coaching the Whole Person: Training in the Townsend Coaching Model Approved for 12 IBCC CEs for Pastors, Pastoral Counselors, Teach ers, and Coaches Approved for 12 International Coaching Federation (ICF) CEs for ICF Certified Coaches Level: Beginner

Sharon May, Ph.D. Safe Haven Relationship Center

Gary Sibcy, Ph.D. Liberty University

Summary: Building on the foundational knowledge of ABIS-I, this intensive focuses on applying attachment-based, spiritually integrated therapy to several significant clinical concerns. The two main areas of focus will be working with couples in distress using Emotion-Focused Therapy and individual adults with various kinds of emotional disorders such as depression, panic disorder, OCD, and trauma related disorders using the SECURE treatment model. Important assessment and case formulation methods are developed to help guide psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and other mental health caregivers through the clinical decision-making process. Specific attention is given to understanding ways attachment strategies influence how clients relate to God when under stress and interventions designed to help clients access key spiritual resources that will help promote and accelerate therapeutic change in both individual and couples therapy. 1. Outline each of the six SECURE principles and how psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and other mental health caregivers use them to provide an attachment-based, spiritually integrated transtheoretical therapy for various clinical concerns 2. Outline the basic tenants of EFT for couples in distress 3. Identify and apply attachment principles to assessing and treating distressed couples 4. Assess attachment-based difficulties within a marriage 5. Develop skills for helping couples uncover and express their core attachment needs underlying their distress and how to connect more deeply and intimately 6. Describe how emotion regulation strategies, which are rooted in attachment beliefs and interpersonal neurobiol Learning Objectives Participants will:

Jill Bjorndahl-Jay, Ph.D., PCC Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling, Concordia University Irvine

Patti Cotton, M.A., PCC Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling, Concordia University Irvine

Gilbert Fugitt, Ed.D., ACC Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling, Concordia University Irvine

Michelle Thompson, M.S., PCC Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling, Concordia University Irvine

John Townsend, Ph.D. Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling, Concordia University Irvine

Summary: In this transformative workshop, participants will delve into the relational and integrative aspects of the Townsend Coaching Model. Attendees will understand this approach deeply and develop skills to effectively apply it across various personal, professional, and relational growth dimensions. The interactive sessions focus on building a proficient coaching strategy anchored in fostering the

2024 AACC

MEGA NATIONAL CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CONFERENCE

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