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3. Describe why the CCMMP is suitable for Christian psy chologists and counselors of any denomination and how it can be used in both academic and clinical settings. 121. How Does Change Happen?: Exploring a Biblically informed Theory of Change in Social Work Practice 1.25 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: 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 David King, DSW Indiana Wesleyan University Summary Recent research highlights a significant gap in training for social workers in integrating faith and addressing spirituality and religion in practice. This workshop examines the role of a biblical worldview in guiding clinical decisions and ethi cal frameworks for social workers and other licensed mental health professionals working with faith-based clients. Par ticipants will gain an understanding of the core components of a worldview and a biblically informed theory of change, emphasizing its importance in ethical decision-making. The workshop also focuses on the practical application of this whole-person theory of change to assessment, interven tion, and outcomes. By incorporating these principles, social workers and other licensed mental health professionals can effectively enhance their ability to address Christian clients’ spiritual and emotional needs. Through this training, par ticipants will develop practical tools to integrate faith-based practices and improve client outcomes in a compassionate, ethical, and clinically sound manner. Learning Objectives 1. Describe the core components of a worldview and theory of change and explain its importance for social workers and other licensed mental health professionals for decision mak ing in practice. 2. Explain Theory of Change and its components and impor tance for ethical decision making in practice. 3. Apply to implement a biblically informed whole-person theory of change in practice. 122. Ethics, Law, Licensure, and Religion: Challenges Facing Mental Health Professionals in 2025 and How to

workshop: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, AOA Category 2A credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP Level: Intermediate Mercy Connors, Ph.D. American Association of Christian Counselors

Fernando Garzon, Psy.D. Regent University

Kristy Ford, Ph.D. Liberty University

Tracy Jones, Ed.D. CrossPoint Clinical Services

Suzanne Beecher, J.D. Alliance Defending Freedom

Summary Over time, shifts in the APA, ACA, and NASW ethics codes have concerned psychologists and licensed mental health professionals with sincerely held religious beliefs. For ex ample, professionals have an ethical mandate to avoid im posing personal values on clients, which sometimes leads to avoiding discussions of spirituality altogether. Some govern ment inpatient and outpatient programs likewise discourage therapists from bringing up religion unless the client brings it up despite faith’s relevance to multicultural treatment. This discussion panel will compare current professional codes of ethics to that of the AACC Y2023 Code of Ethics, emphasizing how to balance non-imposing beliefs and practice them in a spiritually competent manner. Practical clinical and advo cacy strategies will be considered. In addition, the impact of laws being implemented on federal, state, and local levels for mental health professionals will be examined. The discus sion will help psychologists, counselors, and social workers navigate the ethically delicate terrain of advocacy for spiri tuality as a meaningful component of multicultural care, religious conscience, and promoting spiritual competency in their practice venues. Learning Objectives 1. Outline the changes in the APA, ACA, and NASW ethics codes over time and compare these changes to those made in the AACC Y2023 Code of Ethics. 2. Discuss how certain federal, state, and local laws impact psychiatrists, psychologists, other medical providers, and

Deal with Them 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

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