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AFTERNOON PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Holy Spirit and spirituality in the process of Christian counseling and psychotherapy 033: Preparing for Trauma Work: Specific Tools to Improve Emotion Regulation and Attachment Security 3 credit hours Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop: APA, ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, 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 Credit, AOA Category 2A Credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP Level: Advanced Anita Knight Kuhnley, Ph.D. Regent University

Summary Trauma work has become an increasingly important aspect of mental health services, but utilizing the correct tech niques to foster emotional regulation and attachment secu rity needs to be a focus for psychologists and licensed mental health professionals. This interactive workshop will take participants beyond the basics, offering a deep exploration of how attachment and trauma intersect in the therapeutic space. Presenters will guide participants through interven tions designed to build emotional intelligence, foster attach ment security, and create powerful pathways for client heal ing and stabilization. Through experiential exercises, case applications, and small group activities, participants will ap ply targeted tools for promoting trauma recovery and learn specific relationship styles related to attachment. The work shop will also dive into the complexities of faith, existential crises, and God-attachment, addressing how these elements shape trauma narratives and influence healing. Participants will leave with a co-created toolkit of strategies that can be immediately implemented in clinical practice. Learning Objectives 1. Examine the intersection of trauma and attachment the ory to understand how attachment styles influence trauma responses and shape the therapeutic process 2. Apply five targeted tools to promote emotional intelli

Lisa Compton, Ph.D. Regent University

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