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t 25 Counseling and Coaching Tracks The 2025 conference offers 25 specialized tracks , each curated by leading experts in their field. A few standout tracks include: • Abuse, Violence, and Trauma-informed Care • Addictions, Relapse, and Recovery • Grief and Loss, Crisis Response, and Disaster Recovery • UPDATED! Suicide, Self-harm, and Risky Behavior: Awareness, Prevention, De-escalation, and Postvention • NEW! Compulsive Behaviors: Trends, Assessments, and Effective Treatment • Sexuality, Sexual Interventions, and Sexual Health • UPDATED! Love, Intimacy, Pre-marital Counseling, and Marriage Enrichment • NEW! Marriage and Family, Parenting, Family Systems, and Therapy • Couples in Crisis, Relationship Conflict, and Marital Recovery • NEW! Youth Mental Healthcare: NextGen Issues and Interventions • UPDATED! Biblical Counseling, Theological Foundations, Chaplaincy, and Pastoral Care • Spiritual Formation, Interventions, and Discipleship • UPDATED! Mental Health Coaching, Lay Counseling, and Church-based Care • Counseling Skills, Techniques, and Empirically Supported Treatments • Clinical Assessment, Research, and Evidence based Practices • Psychiatry, Behavioral Medicine, and Collaborative Care • Mental Health, the Brain, and Neuroscience • Personality Disorders, Challenging Issues, and Complex Cases • UPDATED! Positive Psychology, Performance, and Well-being: Human Flourishing and Resilience • Christian Psychology: Theory, Practice, and Integration • Social Work: Advancements in Theory and Practice • UPDATED! Ethics and Practice Management: Advocacy, Public Policy, and Counselor Education and Supervision • UPDATED! Multicultural Counseling: Cross cultural and Global Competency • Professional Life Coaching and Consultation • Executive and Leadership Coaching and Organizational Psychology These tracks provide practical tools and techniques you can implement immediately in your practice or ministry.

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Special Events You Do Not Want to Miss The conference is packed with inspirational events designed to help you connect with God and your col leagues: • Opening Night Plenary: With dynamic speakers and a concert with Chris Tomlin • Rock the Block Party: A high-energy evening with comedian, Micah Tyler, and a special musical guest (ticketed event) • Dinner Theater: A night of comedy and music with special guest, Katy Nichole (ticketed event) • Light University Graduation Ceremony: Back by popular demand… the celebration of recent Light University program graduates Register Now and Save! Do not miss the Super Early Bird Registration , which ends June 30, 2025 . Rates start as low as $289, offering tremendous value for this premier Christian counseling event. Visit worldconference.net or call 800-526-8673 to secure your spot today. Take advantage of this opportunity to grow in your calling as a people helper, be re-energized, and connect with like-minded professionals from around the world. The 2025 “United” World Conference promises to be a transformative experience. Make your plans today—we look forward to seeing you in Nashville! ;

Hope and Healing for the Whole Person For over 30 years, The Center • A Place of HOPE has been helping people change their lives for good. Our treatment programs are unique and life changing. We look at the “whole person”, not just the parts they want us to see. We dig deeper, walking alongside our clients with customized care and treatment plans aimed at healing our clients emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

We understand pain and, more importantly recovery. We specialize in the treatment of: • Depression • Addiction • Anxiety • PTSD • Eating Disorders • Co-Occurring Issues

Are you a professional counselor or clergy? The Center • A Place of HOPE provides a dedicated faith-based track for all clients who desire it. We would love to visit with you about our referral program and how we can be the right solution for your clients who need intensive, compassionate care. Faith-Based Track for Your Clients

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“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11

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