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Laurel Shaler, M.S.W., Ph.D. Liberty University

220. Heavy Hearts: A Deep Dive into the Impact of Compassion Fatigue and Building Resilience 1.25 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: APA, NBCC, ASWB, 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 Nicoline Joubert, Ph.D. Houston Christian University Summary Compassion fatigue (CF), coined by Charles Figley (1995, 2002), refers to the emotional strain experienced by care givers who internalize the pain of traumatized individuals. It results from prolonged exposure to another’s suffering, manifesting as emotional exhaustion, decreased empathy, and a negative shift in worldview. While CF is most com monly seen in caregivers, first responders, and healthcare professionals, anyone caring for a family member with a serious illness can be affected. In this workshop, psycholo gists, licensed mental health professionals, medical health professionals, and ministry leaders will examine aspects of assessment and treatment of compassion fatigue and burn out, especially its relationship to internalizing the trauma of clients and patients. Participants will analyze signs and risk factors for both individual CF and global compassion fatigue. Additionally, participants will examine how themes and narratives of CF can be applied in counseling and therapy, including recovery strategies, self-care techniques, and re silience-building. Emphasis will be placed on preventing CF and maintaining compassion satisfaction to sustain caregiv ers’ well-being. Learning Objectives 1. Explain compassion fatigue and burnout and how it re lates to the internalization of the pain of traumatized indi viduals. 2. Analyze the signs and risk factors of both individual and global compassion fatigue. 3. Identify themes and narratives of compassion fatigue and how to utilize it in counseling and therapy, including recov ery and self-care strategies, resilience, and prevention. 221. The Five Love Languages for Adopted Children: Practical Tools to Foster Attachment, Love, and Hope 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: Beginner

Summary Adoption introduces unique challenges that can evoke emotional distress, frustration, and disappointment for both parents and children. Drawing on the principles from Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages Approach by Drs. Gary Chapman and Laurel Shaler, this presentation equips psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and ministry leaders with evidence-based strategies to strengthen family bonds. The 5 Love Lan guages®—Acts of Service, Gifts, Physical Touch, Quality Time, and Words of Affirmation—offer practical tools to foster attachment, love, and hope within adoptive families. This session also addresses critical topics such as manag ing emotional disconnection, aligning parenting strategies between spouses, supporting single adoptive parents, re ducing sibling rivalry, and connecting families to essential resources. This workshop provides actionable insights to support adoptive families in overcoming challenges and nurturing meaningful relationships. Learning Objectives 1. Recognize the unique challenges and needs that adoptive families face. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the five love languages and their practical application with adoptive families. 3. Evaluate various avenues for helping adoptive families that are different from traditional families. 222. Abortion Counseling in 2025: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Post-Roe America 1.25 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: NBCC, ASWB, 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 Jeanneane Maxon, J.D., Esq. Attorney at Law 455

Holly Peck, M.S.W. True North Licensed Clinical Social Worker 27th Fighter Generation Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA

Summary The surge in chemical abortions and recent shifts in abortion laws following the overturn of Roe v. Wade have left women and families facing pregnancy decisions in a complex and

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