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Learning Objectives 1. Describe the basics of Twelve-Step Integration (TSI) for clinicians, agencies, and multidisciplinary team members working with clients with addictions. 2. Outline specific ACA and APA codes and other literature that pertain to relevant boundary and ethical issues, evidence based practices, as well as multidisciplinary roles and com mon ethical conflicts for addiction mental health professionals 3. Examine how to implement TSI into practice ethically and effectively in an agency setting. 603. Hope and Healing Beyond the Diagnosis: Compassionate, Evidence-based, Trauma-informed Care for Infertility and Reproductive Trauma 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 Level: Intermediate Caitlin Overfelt, Ph.D. Regent University Summary Reproductive trauma, which includes experiencing miscar riages, infertility, recurrent losses, traumatic childbirth, and postpartum mental health challenges, is a deeply complex and often overlooked area in the field of mental health (Brigance et al., 2023; Jaffe, 2022). Although infertility and other reproduc tive concerns are on the rise globally, specialized training and interventions are sparse (World Health Organization, 2023). Additionally, clinicians specializing in treating reproductive trauma are often drawn to the population due to their personal experiences with reproductive loss/trauma (Bindeman, 2019). This workshop is designed to equip psychologists and licensed mental health professionals with knowledge, tools, and strat egies to provide compassionate, evidence-based, trauma informed care. The psychological, emotional, and relational impact of reproductive trauma will be discussed through a trauma-informed lens, as well as assessments and evidence based treatment. Important considerations to reduce the risk of empathy fatigue for clinicians are discussed. This workshop will also describe how to incorporate religious/spiritual prac tices during the grieving process to foster healing, hope, and empowerment for willing Christian clients. Learning Objectives 1. Examine the common psychological, emotional, and rela tional symptoms reported by individuals and couples experi encing reproductive trauma, gaining insight into the impact on their well-being. Vanessa Kent, Ph.D. Regent University

2. Apply trauma-informed clinical interventions when treat ing reproductive trauma, demonstrating effective therapeu tic techniques to support individuals and couples through their healing journey. 3. Identify and explore religious and spiritual practices that can be integrated into client care, specifically addressing grief and loss resulting from reproductive trauma to foster healing, hope, and empowerment with willing Christian clients. 604. Connection as Medicine: Understanding and Preventing Youth Suicide 1.25 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: APA, ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, and IBCC 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 Shari Grady, Ph.D. Birchwood Counseling Group Summary The mental health crisis of youth and children is staggering. This presentation analyzes patterns and timing of precipitat ing events in 10,000 youth suicide deaths, focusing on key events and relationships that preceded these tragedies. Criti cal risk factors are identified through comprehensive data analysis, such as academic pressure, social media influences, relationship disruptions, family conflicts, and acute personal crises. In this workshop, licensed mental health profession als and ministry leaders will evaluate the role of social dis connection as a primary risk factor, particularly by examin ing patterns of relationship disruption in the cases studied. Participants will recognize the importance of intervention windows to improve risk assessment strategies and how adopting evidence-based, connection-oriented interven tions is proposed to strengthen protective factors. Addition ally, participants will compare strategies provided to clini cians, educators, and families with practical tools to identify and respond to acute risk factors. By systematically analyz ing these cases, insights are offered into critical intervention points, ultimately promoting stronger, protective relation ships among vulnerable youth to reduce suicide risk. Learning Objectives 1. Evaluate patterns and timing of precipitating events in youth suicide deaths, identifying key risk factors such as aca demic pressure, social media influences, and relationship disruptions. 2. Identify the role of social disconnection as a primary risk factor, with a focus on understanding the impact of relation ship disruptions on youth suicide risk. 3. Examine evidence-based, connection-oriented interven

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