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413. Legacy Work: Passing the Sacred Torch of Spiritual Formation in the Family 1.25 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: IBCC Educational CEUs applicable to this workshop: ACSI Level: Beginner

Richard Hoffman, Ph.D. Christian Counseling Associates of Western Pennsylvania

Summary Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has seen a significant rise in diagnoses over the past 20 years, including in adult populations. This trend raises questions about over diagnosis and the challenges everyone faces in modern culture to navigate a highly stimulating world with sustained focus and emotional regulation. Due to this trend, clinicians need to be prepared to help those struggling with the core symp toms of ADHD, including hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inat tention. Faith-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a constructive and relevant approach to helping clients presenting with core features of ADHD by integrating clinically validated approaches with faith-based practices that emphasize spiritual disciplines inherent to traditional Chris tian teaching. In this workshop, psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, medical professionals, and ministry lead ers will learn a structured faith-based ACT model specifically geared to individuals who present with ADHD-like symptoms. Attendees will examine how to integrate ACT techniques with a biblical worldview for Christian clients to support focus, emotional regulation, and attentiveness. This approach can be applied in clinical and church-based settings to promote holis tic growth through clinical and spiritual guidance. Learning Objectives 1. Identify empirically validated methods of accurately di agnosing individuals with ADHD, distinguishing between ADHD and other potential behavioral or emotional issues. 2. Explain the three core assumptions of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and how they specifically ad dress emotional regulation and attentiveness issues com monly associated with ADHD. 3. Formulate three core ACT intervention strategies that pro mote psychological flexibility in individuals struggling with ADHD symptoms, enhancing emotional regulation and at tentional focus in clinical and faith-based contexts. 415. A Spiritual “Temperature Check” for Christians: The Regent Faith Check Instrument 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 Level: Intermediate William Hathaway, Ph.D. Regent University

Kenny Mauck, M.A. Life Care Foundations

Summary The goal of this presentation is to emphasize the impor tance of helping parents spend time with children to foster their spiritual growth. Using Dr. George Barna’s case study, the speaker will highlight that teaching faith should start at home. A child’s spiritual development should be prioritized alongside their skill development from infancy to adulthood. Building a relationship with Jesus Christ is God’s highest call ing, and parents should begin “passing on the sacred torch” of faith as early as possible. Steven Covey’s principle, “Begin with the end in mind,” supports this approach. Research shows that babies as young as two months can hear parents sing, read Scripture, and tell Bible stories. Dr. James Dobson’s experi ence underscores the profound impact of early family influ ence on lifelong faith. Psalm 139:13-14 reinforces the divine calling of parents to nurture their children’s spiritual growth from the earliest stages. Ministry leaders will learn about in fants’ cognitive development, recognize parents’ role in spiri tual education, and apply practical methods to integrate faith into daily interactions with children. By focusing on these ob jectives, parents will be better equipped to create a nurturing environment supporting spiritual and cognitive growth. Learning Objectives 1. Describe the importance of incorporating prayer and faith sharing into daily routines, fostering a loving environment where children can express their faith through various forms such as songs, poems, and stories. 2. Develop and assess faith practices to evaluate their strengths in sharing Christian values with their children and offer guidance for those looking to establish a faith-based home environment. 3. Outline how to prioritize meaningful family interactions over urgent tasks, understand life’s true treasures, and discuss God’s perspective on money and values. 414. ADHD or Overwhelmed?: Using Faith-based Accep tance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Find Focus 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

Summary This workshop presents the current state of the Regent Faith Check (RFC) measure, a brief outcome tool designed to assess

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