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ate, Christ-centered care for military service members and their families. This division is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of those working in military contexts by offering insight, connec tion, and encouragement. Whether you’re already serving in this space or feel called to begin, you’ll gain practical tools and valuable perspectives from experienced military chaplains and counselors who understand the complexities of military life. Join us and become part of a supportive community com mitted to strengthening those who stand on the front lines. Multicultural Division Leader: Mark Crear, Ph.D., LPC DELTA MEZZANINE 6-9 FOYER The need for passionate, culturally competent counselors is more vital than ever. The Multicultural Division (MCD) ex ists to support Christian counseling professionals who serve diverse populations across cultural, racial, and ethnic back grounds. This division promotes greater awareness and un derstanding of how cultural differences impact the counseling process and the broader helping professions. MCD provides leadership, research, training, and devel opment with a strong focus on spiritual and cultural sensi tivity—especially in working with African American, Latino American, Asian American, and Native American communi ties. Whether you’re currently serving in multicultural settings or seeking to grow in cultural competence, MCD offers a rich community and valuable resources to help you thrive. Perinatal Support & Wellness Division The Perinatal Support & Wellness Division (PSWD) exists to encourage and equip counselors, and ministry leaders, who walk alongside individuals and families facing the emotional, spiritual, and physical challenges of the perinatal journey. From pregnancy and birth to loss, postpartum struggles, and recovery, this division is committed to promoting compas sionate care during one of life’s most vulnerable seasons. Many individuals silently carry the weight of grief, anxi ety, or unresolved emotions tied to their perinatal experience, and often struggle to find safe, understanding support. This division helps prepare both professional and lay caregivers to offer hope, healing, and practical guidance to those navigat ing complex emotions around fertility, pregnancy, infant loss, postpartum wellness, and related issues. School Counseling Division Leader: Summer Kuba, Ph.D., Ed.S., MSW, and Kerry Bowles, Ph.D., M.Ed. DELTA MEZZANINE 6-9 FOYER School counselors play a vital role in shaping the emotional, academic, and spiritual development of today’s youth. The School Counseling Division (SCD) exists to support Chris tian counselors serving in K–12 educational settings, provid ing resources, community, and encouragement for those on the front lines with students, families, and school staff. This division is committed to equipping school counselors with Leader: Caitlin Overfelt, Ph.D., LPC DELTA MEZZANINE 6-9 FOYER

practical tools and Christ-centered insight to address the wide range of challenges students face—from academic pressure and mental health concerns to family issues and spiritual questions. Whether you’re a seasoned counselor or new to the field, you’ll find connection, encouragement, and shared wisdom from others who understand the unique demands of school-based counseling. Society for Christian Psychology Division Leader: Nicolene Joubert, Ph.D. DELTA MEZZANINE 6-9 FOYER The need for theologically-sound, biblically-rooted research and clinical practice is central to the mission of Christian counselors and therapists. The Society for Christian Psychol ogy (SCP) exists to promote the development of a distinctly Christian psychology—one that is shaped by Scripture and the rich history of Christian thought, practice, and spiritual formation. SCP provides a space for psychologists, counsel ors, academics, and practitioners to come together around a shared vision of human nature grounded in a Christian world view. While it remains informed by modern psychology, SCP critically engages contemporary approaches through a bibli cal lens, challenging assumptions shaped by naturalism and secularism. If you’re passionate about exploring theory, research, and practice that reflect Christ-centered values, join us for this net working session. It’s a great opportunity to connect with oth ers who share a commitment to integrating faith and psychol ogy in thoughtful, transformative ways. Sport & Performance Psychology Division Leader: Ed Garrett, Psy.D., Psy.D., BCMHC, CH-C DELTA MEZZANINE 6-9 FOYER How can faith enhance performance? The Sport & Performance Psychology (SPP) Division explores this powerful connection, equipping professionals to bring Christ-centered insight into high-pressure, high-performance environments. Whether it’s on the field, the court, in the locker room, or the boardroom, the demand for skilled Christian mental health professionals in sport and performance settings continues to grow. This division is designed for those working in or aspir ing to work in this dynamic field—helping athletes, performers, leaders, and teams thrive mentally, emotionally, and spiritu ally. Join the SPP Division to connect with like-minded profes sionals, share expertise, and explore how biblical principles can foster excellence and resilience in all areas of performance. Townsend TPRAT Assessment Preview with Dr. John Townsend DELTA MEZZANINE 2 Don’t miss this free, in-person preview with Dr. John Townsend as he introduces the Townsend Personal Relation al Assessment Tool (TPRAT)—a powerful, practical resource grounded in neuroscience, performance research, and clini cal insight. Designed for professionals and coaches, TPRAT is a proven framework that enhances personal and relational growth, equipping them to make an even greater impact in their work and the lives they serve.

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