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disorders and how they differ from other mental disorders. It will investigate the presentation, etiology, and assessment of each Cluster B disorder, as well as how to diagnose them from a traditional Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) criteria based perspective and the DSM-5 alternative model. Treat ment recommendations for each personality disorder will be addressed, as well as specific treatment models. Finally, participants will explore how these personality disorders and their variants appear in couples and family work. Case exam ples will be shared to provide examples of differential diagno sis, case conceptualization, and treatment planning. Learning Objectives 1. Describe what constitutes a personality disorder and how they are different from other mental disorders 2. Identify the distinct differences between the three different clusters of personality disorders 3. Explain the presentation, etiology, and dynamics of each Cluster B personality disorder 4. Assess and diagnose each Cluster B personality disorder using traditional and alternative models 5. Demonstrate how Cluster B personality disorders and their variants manifest in couples and family therapy 6. Articulate the best practices for treating each of the Cluster B personality disorders 096: Christ-centered Narrative Therapy in Treating Trauma 6 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 Credits, AOA Category 2A Credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP Level: Advanced Nicolene Joubert, Ph.D. Houston Christian University

Summary Narrative therapy is a more recent approach that provides a unique therapeutic context for clients to tell their life stories and reflect on their experiences. In faith-centered narrative therapy, one’s story can be recontextualized in relationship with Christ and His involvement with Christian clients. Gan zevoort (cited in Klaasen, 2020) claims that a story not only conveys information but lends itself to analysis and interpre tation. Life stories are almost universally woven together with identity, social and cultural contexts, personal agency, moral dynamics, and religious traditions, which can be seen in at tachment theory. In faith-centered narrative therapy, trauma narratives are analyzed and interpreted through the lens of Christ and His story. Important therapeutically relevant ques tions arise (e.g., How does the suffering of Christ transform the interpretation of one’s personal narratives of trauma? What resources does Christianity provide that can make suf fering meaningful?). This workshop, designed for psycholo gists, licensed mental health professionals, coaches, and min istry leaders, will evaluate various aspects of narrative therapy and faith-centered narrative therapy for Christian clients. Furthermore, participants will analyze trauma from multiple perspectives and how trauma can disrupt a client’s relation ship with God. Last, participants will explore various types of prayer that can be used to create alternative narratives and in spire transformation in the imagination for Christian clients. Learning Objectives 1. Analyze how narrative contributes to human well-being, as reflected in tools like the Adult Attachment Interview 2. Distinguish the unique features of narrative therapy 3. Contrast Christ-centered therapy with other religious or spiritual forms of therapy 4. Define and explain trauma and traumatic life experiences 5. Identify the embodied, psychological processes involved in the resolution of traumatic memories 6. Outline how to teach clients to recontextualize traumatic episodes from one’s story in light of the sacrifice of Christ 7. Classify and apply different types of prayer suitable for trauma therapy 8. Identify the ways that trauma can undermine and destabi lize a client’s faith 9. Utilize different Christian spiritual practices (e.g., prayer, Bible reading, meditation) as part of treatment for trauma 10. Recognize when a history of spiritual abuse would make explicit reference to Christianity contraindicated

Eric Johnson, Ph.D. Christian Psychology Institute

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