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3. Develop ways to formulate complex cases using a transdi agnostic framework and how to tailor-make treatments using a combination of evidence-based treatment modules 4. Evaluate how to administer an attachment-oriented devel opmental history to help clients explore the effects of early re lationship disturbances on their social-emotional functioning 5. Discuss how to teach clients how emotions work and how early adverse relational experiences interfere with emotion regulation skills 6. Describe easy methods for teaching clients non-judgmen tal, present-focused, emotional awareness skills and ways to become more cognitively flexible 7. Identify maladaptive behaviors clients use to avoid emo tions and identify adaptive alternatives 8. Assess the basic skills of emotional exposure, from build ing a hierarchy to conducting exposures both in and out of session 9. Analyze the specific skills for improving mentalization skills by examining transference interactions in therapy 10. Discuss methods for helping clients modify core attach ment schemas by learning to discriminate between the ther apy relationship and past toxic relationships 092: Sexual Compulsivity, the Brain, and Patterns of Addiction and Recovery 6 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 Continuing Medical Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, AOA Category 2A Credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP Level: Intermediate Jim Cress, M.A., CSAT Integrity Redeemed, PLLC Counseling and Intensives

and recovery. Participants will explore how SC functions as an addictive behavior, its effects on the brain’s reward sys tem, and its influence on therapeutic approaches. With a fo cus on practical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment tools, the workshop integrates neurobiological understanding into evidence-based recovery strategies. Tailored for licensed mental health professionals, ministry leaders, and medical professionals, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the transformative potential of integrating faith and science to guide clients toward lasting recovery. Learning Objectives 1. Differentiate sexual compulsivity from healthy sexual be havior by analyzing key characteristics and patterns 2. Explain how sexual addiction impacts brain structure and function, including the role of neurotransmitters like dopa mine and the brain’s reward system 3. Identify and classify the psychological and behavioral pat terns associated with sexual compulsivity 4. Compare and contrast sexual compulsivity with other ad dictive behaviors to assess similarities and differences 5. Evaluate evidence-based treatment strategies for address ing sexual compulsivity in clinical practice 6. Apply neuroscience-informed recovery techniques to cre ate and enhance therapeutic interventions for clients with sexual compulsivity 093: Restoring Hope: An Integrative Approach to Marital Therapy 6 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 Robert Paul, M.S., LPC Focus on the Family

Mike Vaughn, M.A., CSAT Bethesda Workshops

Robert K. Burbee, Ph.D. Focus on the Family

Jason VanRuler, M.A., CSAT JVR Counseling, LLC

Summary This session introduces licensed mental health professionals and ministry leaders to Focus Marital Therapy (FMT), draw ing upon Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) principles, an evidence-based couples therapy developed and used by Focus on the Family’s Hope Restored Marriage Inten sive programs for more than 25 years. Having helped more than 14,000 couples across the United States and Canada, FMT provides a structured approach to addressing marital crises. Participants will learn to use tools like the Reactive Cycle to help couples map out personalized conflict patterns and develop the essential components of an ideal relational environment that fosters deeper connection and intimacy.

Summary When faced with the growing challenge of sexual compulsiv ity (SC), it can be easy to feel discouraged; however, there are effective strategies to address this multifaceted issue. This workshop will provide an in-depth examination of sexual compulsivity (SC) through the lens of neuroscience and ad diction theory, exploring its neurobiological underpinnings, the psychological patterns associated with compulsive sex ual behaviors, and evidence-based strategies for treatment

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