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MORNING PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

013: Healing for the Brain and Soul: Neuro-based Coaching Strategies for Post-traumatic Growth 3 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: IBCC Level: Beginner Georgia Shaffer, M.A. Mourning Glory Ministries Summary Today, people seek coaching, sometimes after counseling, to help heal and grow after difficult losses and traumatic experiences. As coaches, it is essential to analyze the mean ing of neuroplasticity, resilience, and neuro-based coaching and capitalize on the wealth of research and knowledge from neuroscience about how the brain works. The presenter will guide participants through four ethical considerations and challenges specific to neuro-based coaching. This session explores how to incorporate evidence-based strategies that support the brain’s ability to be rewired to help clients grow and transform their painful experiences into positive change. Whether working with individuals or groups, participants will be equipped with practical tools and techniques from brain-based coaching that align with biblical principles to promote post-traumatic growth and lasting change. Learning Objectives 1. Describe the meaning of neuroplasticity, neuro-based coaching, resilience, and post-traumatic growth 2. Outline how integrating specific brain-based coaching strategies and biblical principles can facilitate healing and growth after trauma and loss 3. Discuss four ethical considerations and challenges specific to neuro-based coaching 4. Identify 10 proven neuro-based coaching tools and tech niques that help clients grow and achieve meaningful trans formation 014: Building Resiliency and Mental Toughness in Today’s Generation: Battling through the Pressure to Perform and Perfectionism in Everyday Life 3 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 Education Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: ACSI Level: Intermediate Zach Clinton, Ph.D. American Association of Christian Counselors

Ed Garrett, Psy.D. California Baptist University

Summary Building resiliency and mental toughness in today’s genera tion is crucial, given the pressures young people face in an increasingly complex world. Sport and performance psy chology play a key role in fostering these qualities. Research highlights that mental toughness—defined as the ability to maintain focus, resilience, and self-belief in the face of adversity—can be developed through targeted psychologi cal techniques (Gucciardi et al., 2015). In this workshop, psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and ministry leaders will explore cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and goal setting, commonly used tools to develop resiliency and mental toughness (Neenan, 2020). Participants will explore how sports environments provide an ideal context for mental toughness development, as athletes regularly encounter challenges that require psy chological fortitude (Jones et al., 2007). Programs aimed at enhancing mental resilience help clients cope with stress, improve performance under pressure, and build self-con fidence (Gould & Udry, 1994). As such, integrating sports psychology principles into educational and extracurricu lar activities can support youth in navigating contemporary challenges while developing essential life skills. Learning Objectives 1. Identify core concepts related to helping clients develop resilience and mental toughness 2. Examine and apply sport and performance psychology consulting techniques focused on performance 3. Apply cognitive and behavioral theories/models related to the mental health of performance 015: Chronically Stressed and Highly Visible Relationships: Building and Protecting Intimacy and Connection in Marriage 3 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: IBCC Level: Intermediate

Johnny Parker, D.S.L. The Parker Group, LLC

Lezlyn Parker, B.A. The Parker Group, LLC

6:30 PM / WEDNESDAY / DELTA BALL ROOM Summary This workshop equips those who work with couples facing chronic stress and public visibility with practical tools for

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