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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Light University: New Courses and Curriculum Our academic team continues to create clinically excellent, biblically based training for a wide range of helping profes sionals. Recent and upcoming course releases include: • Spiritual and Mental Health First Aid • Sexual Addiction Recovery Coaching • Professional Mental Health Coaching • Human Flourishing Coaching • Military and First Responder Coaching Coming Soon: • ADHD 2.0 • Neurobiology of Grief 2.0 • OCD and Scrupulosity 2.0 • Public Speaking: Built Different Academy • Treatment of Sexual Compulsivity and Partner Betrayal Trauma Certificate Program • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy • School Counseling Mental Health Coaching: A Growing Global Movement Mental health coaching continues to be one of the most impactful initiatives in AACC history. The Mental Health Coach First Responder program has now reached more than 65,000 individuals and over 30,000 churches, equip ping everyday people to respond to emotional and spir itual needs with compassion, competence, and Christ centered care. We are also excited to announce the strong launch of the Professional Mental Health Coaching (PMHC) pro gram. This advanced training track is designed for those who want to serve at a higher level of skill and prepared ness in sub-clinical roles across counseling practices, churches, schools, and community-based ministries. More than 1,250 individuals have already enrolled in this professional-level program, helping raise the standard for faith-integrated mental health support. • Adolescent Self-injury 2.0 • Attachment Trauma 2.0 • Motivational Interviewing 2.0

This marks our 20th year at Opryland and promises to be one of the most transformative gatherings in our history. We look forward to powerful times of worship, dynamic plenary sessions, robust training tracks, and meaningful connections. Attendees will experience: • 8 Mental Health Learning Institute six-hour intensives • 25 counseling and coaching training tracks • 18 nationally recognized plenary speakers • Worship events, networking, and book signings Plenary session speakers include: • Dr. Gary Chapman • Dr. Daniel Amen • Lysa TerKeurst • Bishop Kelvin Cobaris • Bob Goff • Jennie Allen • Dr. Henry Cloud • Ambassador Sam Brownback NEW in 2025: Two Groundbreaking Symposiums 1. Human Flourishing 2.0 Clinical Symposium – Thursday, September 25th Led by: • Tyler VanderWeele, Ph.D. (Harvard University) • Harold Koenig, M.D. (Duke University) • Byron Johnson, Ph.D. (Baylor University) This session will explore the latest global research on the relationship between faith, well-being, and human flourishing. • 50 pre-conference workshops • 175 professional workshops

2. Religious Liberty Symposium – Friday, September 26th from 7:30 to 9:00 PM

Hosted by Ambassador Sam Brownback, this plenary event will explore today’s challenges and opportunities in religious freedom and the future of faith-based mental healthcare.

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