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TRACK WORKSHOPS

607. Secure Base in Marriage: Building Attachment Bonds in the First Three for Marital Longevity 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: Advanced

2. Compare therapeutic interventions that enhance emotion al awareness and build emotional regulation skills to address compulsive behaviors. 3. Evaluate an emotionally focused intervention demonstra tion and identify key insights for integrating these techniques into clinical practice for clients with emotional regulation challenges. 606. Going Beyond “The Talk:” Training Parents, Pastors, and Counselors on Key Age-appropriate Conversations about Sexuality and Gender from a Biblical Worldview 1.25 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: ASWB, NBCC, IBCC, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage Continuing Medical Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, AOA Category 2A credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP Level: Beginner Corey Gilbert, Ph.D. Corban University Summary Young adults, teens, and children cannot escape the sexual indoctrination, invitation, and allure of an “anything goes” sexual ethic. It is imperative to help these young, willing Christian clients develop a biblical sexual ethic that is un compromising, grace-filled, and moves them to act from God’s Word, not their emotions. Licensed mental health professionals and ministry leaders will learn critical teach ing and talking points for parents, families, and pastors that are critical to address—often at an earlier age than expect ed—in order to prepare these young clients for choices they will make in the future. Developing a biblical worldview on sex education and stewarding sexuality is foundational. The role of parents and those who serve parents, such as men tal health professionals and pastors, is more important than ever. This workshop will help clinicians and ministry leaders gain tools and strategies for “Going Beyond ‘The Talk.’”’ Learning Objectives 1. Describe evidence-based strategies and tools to equip par ents, families, and youth with a biblical perspective on sexu ality and relationships for willing Christian clients. 2. Identify key topics and developmental stages at which sen sitive conversations about dating, sex, and identity should be introduced. 3. Apply skills to address complex issues, including transgen der identity and sexual ethics, from a biblically informed and research-supported approach. and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling Educational CEUs applicable to this workshop: ACSI

John Trent, Ph.D. StrongFamilies.com

Kari Trent Stageberg, M.B.A. StrongFamilies.com

Summary In the past, counselors and ministry leaders often addressed the “seven-year itch,” a trend showing a spike in divorces at the seven-year mark. Today, however, couples are end ing their marriages much sooner, often within the first three years. Psychologists, licensed mental health profession als, and ministry leaders will analyze three key strategies for building, repairing, and strengthening attachment bonds during these crucial early years. Participants will evalu ate factors contributing to early marriage distress and learn bonding techniques essential for healing broken connec tions. This workshop will introduce a “Making the Merge” metaphor to help clients identify and address early stressors while reinforcing loving bonds. Additionally, participants’ key focus will be on applying “change initiatives” based on incremental, “two-degree” shifts, which help couples make sustainable progress. Drawing on insights from EFT, Struc tural Therapy, and biblical principles, this session will equip participants with practical tools to support today’s couples. Learning Objectives 1. Identify the common factors contributing to distress in the first three years of marriage and understand how to apply bonding techniques to repair broken attachments. 2. Evaluate practical skills using the “Making the Merge” metaphor to help couples identify early relationship chal lenges and strengthen emotional bonds. 3. Apply and practice applying incremental, “two-degree” changes to foster lasting, positive shifts in couples’ dynamics and strengthen long-term marital health. 608. The Emerging Significance of Grandparents in Family Systems: Equipping Generational Leaders to Maximize Their Influence 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: Intermediate

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