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TRACK WORKSHOPS

513. Attuning to the Active Presence of God: Christian Mindfulness Practices for Daily Life 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 Tom Frederick, Ph.D. California Baptist University

Donna Gibbs, Ph.D. Summit Wellness Centers, PLLC

Summary Insecurity is perhaps the most relevant topic for today’s society. While it is not always the presenting problem, struggles with self-worth are seen daily in Christian coun seling and coaching offices. This presentation will reveal the various unique vulnerabilities to insecurity and the un necessary mental, emotional, relational, and developmen tal complications resulting from insecurities, impacting the whole person in every aspect of life. Participants will analyze a biblical example that displays complications due to insecurities and a biblical example that demonstrates freedom from the vulnerabilities of insecurity. Attendees will review a model for facilitating discovery and resilience. This presentation is applicable to professional counselors, pastors, and coaches. Attendees will be equipped to pro vide effective inspiration for clients in their ministries or professional practices with hope for resilience and motiva tion for change. Learning Objectives 1. Identify and list various unique vulnerabilities to insecurity. 2. Describe the unnecessary mental, emotional, relational, and developmental complications resulting from insecuri ties impacting the whole person. 3. Apply a model for discovery and resilience, providing structure to effective treatment facilitation. 515. Neurodiversity and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Best Practice Assessment and Treatment 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 Trina Young Greer, Psy.D. Genesis Counseling Center, Inc. Summary Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with an esti mated prevalence of 1 in 36 children (CDC, 2024). Despite increasing awareness, many licensed psychologists and mental health professionals have received limited gradu ate-level training in the comprehensive assessment, diag nosis, and treatment of ASD. This workshop provides clini cians with a deeper understanding of ASD, including best practices for early detection, differential diagnosis, and ev

Scott Dunbar, M.A. California Baptist University

Summary Mindfulness clinical intervention is taught to a client as a way of intentionally and purposefully paying attention to their experience. Many Christian clients tend to be distrust ful of mindfulness since the technique originated from other religions. However, a Judeo-Christian worldview can be ap plied to mindfulness to help willing Christian clients feel more comfortable using the technique. Unlike the secular view of mindfulness, Christian mindfulness includes the active presence of God, which helps Christian clients pay attention on purpose (mindfulness) by attending to God’s presence in their experience. According to Trammel and Trent (2021), it can be thought of as making time to turn the client’s whole attention to God so that they can hear and abide in His voice above the chatter and stress of their lives. This session for licensed mental health professionals and ministry leaders will present specific techniques, such as breathwork and body scans, rooted in Christian mindfulness, equipping participants with practical tools to help others cultivate a Christ-centered awareness in their daily lives. Learning Objectives 1. Compare secular and Christian versions of mindfulness to develop interventions consistent with the Christian world view to tailor treatment for willing Christian clients. 2. Demonstrate basic mindfulness techniques by focusing on breathing awareness and body scan exercises. 3. Apply Christian mindfulness practices to help willing Christian clients identify God’s active presence in their daily experiences, including thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and re lationships. 514. Silencing Insecurity and Embracing Significance: Guiding Clients through a Holistic Process of Discovery and Resilience 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 Level: Beginner

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