2024 National Program_LR

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Adductor Magnus muscle and its referred pain pattern and trigger point allow myofascial body therapists to release the fascial tension related to physical traumatic experi ences. Clinical studies further suggest that the Psoas and Adductor Magnus muscles have increased myofascial ten sion in trauma. Understanding this relationship may assist psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, medi cal professionals, ministry leaders, and coaches in develop ing a multidisciplinary treatment for this complex condi tion. Thus, the Psoas and Adductor muscle manual release, in combination with a multidisciplinary trauma-informed care approach, may promote a more effective treatment of post-traumatic conditions. Learning Objectives Participants will: 1. Review of the spinal-muscular anatomy and its role in neuro integration and psychological impact 2. Examine clinical evaluation of a strained psoas major and adductor magnus muscle 3. Evaluate specific isolated manual release techniques to optimize restoration of the full functional range of motion of these muscles 405. Seven Desires: Looking Past What Separates Us to Learn What Connects Us Approved for 1.5 CEs for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Work ers, and Chemical Dependency Counselors Approved for 1.5 IBCC CEs for Pastors, Pastoral Counselors, and Coaches Level: Intermediate

core beliefs about themselves. As a result, individuals seek substitutes in an unhealthy attempt to meet their desires. In this workshop, participants will define each of the Seven Desires and examine examples of what core beliefs and behaviors commonly result when one or more of these desires are not satisfied within a client. Participants will be introduced to common strategies that can be used to assist individuals in developing a better awareness of their Seven Desires and understanding how the absence of some/all of these desires may be affecting their current life stories. Common techniques for helping clients develop strategies to better meet their Seven Desires will be discussed. 2. Describe how the absence of these desires creates aban donment issues in people and leads to their finding false, unhealthy substitutes 3. Develop strategies that help individuals identify their missing desires and how to get them met in healthier ways 406. Suicide Across the Life Span: Identifying Ambivalence and Building Social Connection in Different Age Groups Approved for 1.5 CEs for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Work ers, and Chemical Dependency Counselors Approved for 1.5 CMEs for Medical Doctors, Osteopathic Physi cians, and Physician Assistants Approved for 1.5 CEUs for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners Approved for 1.5 IBCC CEs for Pastors, Pastoral Counselors, Lay Counselors, and Coaches Level: Intermediate Learning Objectives Participants will: 1. Identify and define the Seven Desires

Debra Laaser, M.A. Faithful and True

Marlea Louviere, M.A. The Refuge 18-2

Greg Miller, M.Div., D.Min. Faithful and True

Michele Louviere, M.A. The Refuge 18-2

Summary: This workshop introduces participants to the “Seven De sires” underlying a client’s surface issues. Licensed mental health professionals and ministry leaders often focus on reducing a client’s symptoms. While that may temporarily relieve their emotional pain, it fails to address the deeper issues related to their Seven Desires. According to the Christian tradition, God has instilled these Seven Desires in each person’s heart to help them grow and thrive. However, when the desires are not met in childhood and/or adult hood, both men and women develop distorted and negative

Summary: Before the pandemic began, suicide was already a signifi cant threat in the world today. With the ongoing traumatic pressure of the pandemic and other human-made and natural disasters, suicide may become an even greater crisis. Usually, suicidal attempts will increase after disas ter recovery has begun and resiliency is wearing thin from people impacted by the traumatic incident. Suicidality is different across the lifespan, with some ages of life being at

2024 AACC

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