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TRACK WORKSHOPS

Jennifer Ripley, Ph.D. Regent University

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 Siang-Yang Tan, Ph.D. Fuller Theological Seminary Summary According to current research on sleep and chronic insom nia, these are critical issues affecting many clients in the domains of physical, mental, spiritual, and relational health from a biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective (Amen, 2020). Recent research emphasizes not only the importance of sleep duration but also the regularity of sleep for optimal health outcomes, including the adverse effects on clients from chronic insomnia. This workshop, tailored toward psy chologists, licensed mental health professionals, and min istry leaders, will review the current literature on sleep and its impact on overall well-being (Tan, 2024). Two prominent clinical interventions for chronic insomnia will be discussed: the Hello Sleep Program (Wu, 2023) and Cognitive Behav ioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), drawing on key research (Rossman, 2019; Walker et al., 2022; Edinger & Carney, 2014; Manber & Carney, 2015; Perlis et al., 2006). Additionally, a faith-based perspective on sleep and insomnia will be inte grated to offer a holistic understanding of these challenges (Tan, 2024). Learning Objectives 1. Recognize the latest findings on the role of sleep duration and regularity in maintaining physical, mental, spiritual, and relational health and the impact of chronic insomnia. 2. Describe the key features and applications of two major clinical interventions for chronic insomnia: the Hello Sleep Program and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). 3. Demonstrate an understanding of how a faith-based per spective informs the approach to sleep and chronic insom nia, integrating psychological and spiritual care. 213. Mental Health in the Church: New and Ground breaking Research 1.25 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: ASWB, NBCC, IBCC, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling Level: Intermediate Shaunti Feldhahn, M.P.P Veritas Enterprises

Summary Based on a groundbreaking national research study of more than 2,000 clergy, this session, designed for licensed mental health professionals and ministry leaders, provides valu able perspectives on mental health within the Church today. Participants will apply research findings to various contexts, exploring the perceived obstacles and opportunities for mental health support in faith communities, including the stigma surrounding seeking care. Participants will evaluate the needs of clergy to foster mental health collaboration and support with professional mental health providers, address ing how church leaders refer to mental health profession als, the views on lay coaching or counseling, and the role of churches in covering the cost of care. Participants will recog nize the concerns related to risks of harm, liability, and loss of control in lay-led care. Additionally, participants will iden tify mental health ministries currently offered by churches and provide principles for mental health ministry that align with empirical support. Actionable strategies will be shared to help mental health coaches and licensed mental health professionals support churches in addressing today’s mental health challenges. Learning Objectives 1. Apply insights from a national research study on mental health in faith communities to enhance counseling and con sulting practices within church settings. 2. Assess clergy’s mental health collaboration needs, includ ing strategies for fostering partnerships between church leaders and professional mental health providers to better support congregational mental health. 3. Identify principles for mental health ministry that align with empirical findings and will gain actionable strategies to support the development and implementation of mental health initiatives within faith communities. 214. The Grounded Therapist: Ethical Utilization of EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Attachment Techniques with Traumatized Clients 1.25 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: APA, ASWB, NBCC, 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 Lisa Compton, Ph.D. Regent University

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