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NETWORKING MIXERS DIVISION AND PROFESSIONAL MIXERS ARE HELD FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Addiction & Recovery Division Leader: John Eklund, M.A., LCSW DELTA MEZZANINE 6-9 FOYER

vide care that honors biblical values and to ensure that Chris tian voices are included in the broader conversations surround ing mental health, counseling ethics, and religious freedom. Members will gain insight into relevant legislation, stay informed about challenges facing Christian professionals, and be equipped to make a meaningful impact in their commu nities and spheres of influence. Join a growing movement of advocates committed to preserving the freedom to integrate faith with competent, compassionate care. Grief, Crisis, & Trauma Division Leader: Jennifer Ellers, M.A. DELTA MEZZANINE 6-9 FOYER The Grief, Crisis & Trauma Division (GCTD) exists to sup port mental health professionals, chaplains, pastors, crisis responders, and volunteers who serve in helping roles related to grief counseling, crisis intervention, and disaster response. Our mission is to strengthen and encourage those who walk alongside others in times of trauma, loss, and hardship. Through networking, collaboration, and access to practical resources, the GCTD helps caregivers stay connected, support ed, and well-informed. If you’re serving in crisis and grief care, you don’t have to do it alone—GCTD is here to walk with you. ICCA Leader: Georgia Shaffer, M.A. DELTA MEZZANINE 4 Jump on board! The coaching industry is one of the fastest- growing movements in Christian care. You will have the op portunity to connect and mix with other Christian coaches and hear from leaders in the area of Christian coaching. Marriage and Family Division Leader: John Thomas, Ph.D., Ph.D., LPC-S, and Megan Clunan, Ph.D., LCMHC, LMHC-S DELTA MEZZANINE 6-9 FOYER Marriage and family are the foundation of a healthy society— and when those foundations are shaken, the impact is far reaching. The Marriage & Family Division exists to strengthen marriages and families by supporting the counselors, pastors, and caregivers who serve them. Whether you’re working with couples in crisis, walking with families through seasons of transition, or simply seeking to grow in your own relationships, this division offers connec tion, encouragement, and practical resources for both your counseling ministry and your personal This is a community of like-minded professionals and ministry leaders committed to restoring families and building strong, lasting relationships. Military Counseling Division Leader: Tim Murphy, Ph.D DELTA MEZZANINE 6-9 FOYER Serving those who serve our country comes with a unique set of challenges—and opportunities for meaningful impact. The Military Counseling Division (MCD) exists to equip Christian counselors, chaplains, and caregivers to provide compassion

The Addiction & Recovery Division (ARD) is designed for men tal health practitioners, pastors, ministry leaders, and lay care givers who want to better understand and support individu als struggling with various forms of addiction. Whether you’re walking alongside someone facing substance use, behavioral addictions, or codependency, this division offers connection, encouragement, and practical insight for your journey. Members benefit from shared wisdom, helpful resources, and a community of others committed to walking with people toward healing and restoration. The Addiction & Recovery Di vision is here to equip and uplift those called to this vital and often challenging area of care. Biblical Counseling & Spiritual Formation Division Leader: Ian Jones, Ph.D., Ph.D., and Ron Hawkins, Ed.D., D.Min. DELTA MEZZANINE 6-9 FOYER The Word of God is living, powerful, and able to transform lives like nothing else. The Biblical Counseling & Spiritual For mation Division (BCSFD) exists to equip and encourage those who are passionate about bringing Christ’s changeless truth into the counseling process. This division is for anyone who hungers for spiritual ma turity and desires to see God’s Word applied meaningfully in everyday life—whether you’re a pastor, counselor, student, educator, or lay spiritual friend. BCSFD is committed to de veloping a biblical theology of the spiritual life and promoting effective, Scripture-centered approaches to spiritual growth and soul care. Through community, collaboration, and shared wisdom, members are encouraged to confidently and compassionately address the real needs of people with timeless biblical truth. Connect U and Young Professionals DELTA MEZZANINE 5 If you are a student or young professional, we have a mixer just for you! Join us to hear from a panel of experts ready to answer your questions, meet others entering the counseling and coaching fields, and connect with graduate school repre sentatives. Ethics & Advocacy Division Leader: Shannae Anderson, Ph.D., and Mercy Connors, Ph.D., LPC DELTA MEZZANINE 6-9 FOYER The Ethics & Advocacy Division (EAD) is designed for men tal health professionals, biblical and pastoral counselors, and coaches who are passionate about protecting and promoting faith-based mental healthcare and religious liberty. In today’s ever-changing cultural and political landscape, the need to stand for the integration of faith and practice has never been more urgent. EAD exists to raise awareness and advocate for key issues impacting Christian mental healthcare at the local, state, and federal levels. The division seeks to protect the right to pro

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