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ing both present-day interactions and historical pain points, practitioners can better support couples in achieving lasting relational health and stability. This dual approach is essen tial for fostering deeper understanding and more effective conflict resolution. Learning Objectives 1. Outline how to help clients understand their emotional triggers and responses and how they might stem from either present or emotional pain points that need to be healed from the past. 2. Identify and name the pattern of conflict their clients are engaged in and equip them with helpful strategies for each pattern. 3. Identify how conflict is being interpreted and how that in terpretation affects the couple’s ability to connect. 410. Anatomy of Bullying: The Threat and Toxic Shame Dynamics in Both Those Who Bully and Those Who Are Bullied 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 Education CEUs applicable to this workshop: ACSI Continuing Medical Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, AOA Category 2A credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP Level: Intermediate Adrian Hickmon, Ph.D. Capstone Wellness Summary This presentation explores the systemic factors contribut ing to the epidemic of bullying in today’s culture, particu larly focusing on the role of the Internet, social media, and online gaming. These platforms offer an escape for indi viduals suffering from bullying but often exacerbate feelings of vulnerability. In this workshop, psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, ministry leaders, and coaches will evaluate the shared core issue faced by both bullies and their victims: toxic shame stemming from unhealed trau ma, emptiness, and isolation. These emotional states distort self-identity and trigger threat responses in both groups, which catalyze bullying behaviors. Participants will explain trauma responses in the autonomic nervous system through the lens of Polyvagal Theory. Additionally, participants will identify neurophysiological commonalities between bullies and victims and develop therapeutic plans to repair trauma related damage to identify the nervous system. Participants will develop and gain insight into the systemic dynamics of bullying, current methods of bullying, and how toxic shame impacts all involved.

Learning Objectives 1. Identify the neurophysiological commonalities in both in dividuals who bully and those who are bullied and under stand how trauma impacts both groups. 2. Explain trauma responses in the autonomic nervous sys tem from a Polyvagal Theory perspective and understand how these responses contribute to bullying behaviors. 3. Develop therapeutic plans to repair the neurophysiologi cal and identity damage caused by trauma and apply coregu lation techniques to foster healing and connection. 411. Fasting and Prayer for Wholistic Health and Wellness: Scholarly Review, Biblical Foundations, and Implications for Christian Counselors 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: Beginner Summary According to recent research, fasting has been linked to nu merous physiological and psychological benefits, including improved longevity (de Cabo & Mattson, 2019), cognitive functioning (Elias et al., 2023), mood regulation, sleep qual ity (Hosseini et al., 2024), and mental well-being (Nasiri & Lotfi, 2020). Similarly, prayer enhances psychological (Zar zycka & Krok, 2021) and spiritual well-being (Francis et al., 2018). Both practices are deeply rooted in biblical tradition (Exodus 34:28; Matthew 4:1-2) and, when combined, have demonstrated transformative effects (Estes, 2022). Despite these benefits, many Christians hesitate to engage in fasting and prayer (Estes, 2022). Faith-based licensed mental health professionals and ministry leaders are well-positioned to educate and support willing Christian clients in integrating these practices into their lives. This workshop will review empirical research on fasting and prayer, examine their bib lical foundations, and provide strategies for incorporating them into clinical and pastoral care to enhance mental, emo tional, and spiritual well-being. Learning Objectives 1. Evaluate scholarly research describing the benefits of fasting and prayer for physical, psychological, and emotional health. 2. Outline how key figures in the Holy Bible utilized fasting and prayer to help willing Christian clients understand their spiritual benefits. 3. Develop strategies to communicate and encourage these practices with willing Christian clients. Daphne Washington, Ph.D. Indiana Wesleyan University

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