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tional pain and contributes to brain-based strategies that improve mood, manage pain, and foster resilience. Natural approaches, including lifestyle changes and supplements, will also be covered as effective methods for alleviating pain without medications or surgery. By the end, participants will be prepared to disrupt the Doom Loop and regain control of clients’ lives, reducing pain and enhancing well-being. Learning Objectives 1. Analyze how the brain processes both physical and emo tional pain through overlapping pathways and the impact on overall well-being. 2. Evaluate practical brain-based techniques to improve mood, manage chronic pain, and foster resilience in clients. 3. Assess natural methods, such as lifestyle changes and sup plements, for alleviating pain and breaking the Doom Loop without relying on medications or surgery. 118. Something Isn’t Right Here: Recognizing and Confronting Narcissism and Emotional Abuse in Marriage 1.25 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: IBCC Continuing Medical Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, AOA Category 2A credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP Level: Intermediate David Hawkins, M.B.A., M.S.W., M.A., Ph.D. Marriage Recovery Center Summary In contemporary society, many have observed an increasingly ‘me-centered’ culture characterized by individuals asserting their rights at the expense of others, often exhibiting traits of entitlement and emotional immaturity. This cultural shift has given rise to narcissism and its damaging effects, particularly in marital relationships, where narcissistic behavior can manifest as sexual abuse and emotional manipulation, which is consid ered domestic abuse. The prevalence of narcissistic behaviors and the resulting trauma are severely eroding the foundational trust and emotional intimacy necessary for healthy marriages. This workshop aims to delve deeply into the cultural factors that fuel narcissism, as well as the psychological underpin nings of narcissistic personality pathology, focusing on its detrimental impact on marital dynamics. The presenter will examine strategies that psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and ministry leaders can use to help individu als and couples navigate the complexities of relational healing. Special attention will be given to therapeutic interventions for narcissists, healing approaches for victims of narcissistic abuse, and techniques for identifying and confronting covert forms of narcissism and emotional manipulation. Through evidence based practices, participants will be equipped to address these issues and foster healthier relational environments.

Learning Objectives 1. Identify and classify the traits associated with narcissism, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and Narcissistic Victim Syndrome, with an emphasis on their impact on rela tional dynamics. 2. Analyze and critique the myths surrounding NPD, distin guishing between common misconceptions and evidence based psychological understanding. 3. Evaluate and apply best practices for treating individuals with NPD and narcissistic traits, as well as for supporting vic tims of narcissistic abuse, using clinical and evidence-based interventions. 119. Sport and Performance Psychology Techniques to Help Clients Enhance Cognitive Performance 1.25 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: APA, ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, IBCC, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling Continuing Medical Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, AOA Category 2A credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP Level: Intermediate Ed Garrett, Psy.D. California Baptist University Summary In contemporary sports psychology, enhancing cognitive performance has emerged as a pivotal aspect of optimiz ing achievement. Drawing upon diverse theoretical frame works and empirical evidence, achieving peak performance, not just in sport but in life, integrates psychological inter ventions, neurocognitive training, and performance en hancement techniques to foster comprehensive cognitive development. This foundation rests on utilizing sport and performance psychology cognitive-behavioral techniques, encompassing goal setting, imagery, and self-talk, which have been demonstrated to bolster a performer’s focus, con fidence, and resilience (Hardy, Jones, & Gould, 2019). Addi tionally, mindfulness-based interventions, such as medita tion and mindfulness-based stress reduction, have shown promise in enhancing attentional control and emotional regulation, thereby optimizing cognitive functioning in sport contexts (Gardner & Moore, 2020). During this work shop, psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and ministry leaders will receive hands-on training on sport and performance psychology tools. Participants will exam ine several evidence-based sports psychology approaches that can help performers enhance their mental toughness to achieve peak performance. Learning Objectives 1. Identify core concepts related to helping clients achieve peak cognitive performance. 2. Apply cognitive and behavioral theories/models related to

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