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Pre-conference Workshops Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 8:30-11:45 AM • 005. At a Crossroads:

Linda Mintle, Ph.D. JUST ADDED LUNCHEON

Mack Brock JUST ADDED PRAISE & WORSHIP

Ethical, Legal, and Advocacy Challenges for Faith-based Mental Health Professionals David Jenkins, Psy.D., Jeanneane Maxon, J.D., Esq., and Ryan Burkhart, Ed.D. 006. Decision-making for Flourishing: Integrating Faith, Science, and the Spirit-Mind-Body Framework Karl Benzio, M.D. 007. Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT-C): From Distress to Connection Sharon May, Ph.D. 008. The Angry Client: Diffusing Hostile Emotions and Restoring Healthy Relationships Gary J. Oliver, Th.M., Ph.D. 009. The Power of Social Connection: Assessing and Addressing Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Disconnection Mark Mayfield, Ph.D., Brian Kelley, Ph.D., and Blake Fraser, M.S. 010. Neurotheology in Mental Health: Applying Brain-based Principles for Resilience, Recovery, and Human Flourishing Harold Koenig, M.D., and Ron Hawkins, Ed.D., D.Min. 011. From Burnout to Break- through: Proven Strategies to Restore Energy, Focus, and Flourishing in Leadership Mark Crear, Ph.D., and Johnny Parker, D.S.L. 016. The Flourishing Coach: Advancing Coaching Skills and the Personal Well-being of the Coach Sylvia Hart Frejd, D.Min., Georgia Shaffer, M.A., and Catherine Hart Weber, Ph.D.

Brian Dawkins JUST ADDED

Jeff Myers, Ph.D. JUST ADDED

Kathy Koch, Ph.D. JUST ADDED

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Daniel Amen, M.D.

George Barna, Ph.D.

Jack Graham, D.Min.

Siang-Yang Tan, Ph.D.

Harold Koenig, M.D.

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John Townsend, Ph.D.

Curt Thompson, M.D.

Mark Crear, Ph.D.

Shannae Anderson, Ph.D.

Sharon May, Ph.D.

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Zach Clinton, Ph.D.

Tim Clinton, Ed.D.

Karl Benzio, M.D.

Jennifer Ellers, M.A.

Ron Hawkins, Ed.D., D.Min.

This year’s conference will feature a dynamic lineup of plenary speakers representing the very best in Christian counseling, coaching, neuroscience, theology, and leadership, including Daniel Amen, George Barna, Jack Graham, Siang-Yang Tan, Harold Koenig, Curt Thompson, Sharon May, Mark Crear, Shannae Anderson, John Townsend, Karl Benzio, Jennifer Ellers, Ron Hawkins, Zach Clinton, and Tim Clinton, with more speakers to be announced. Built around the four core streams of Counseling, Coaching, Recovery, and Marriage and Family, the conference also includes a special focus on neu roscience, brain health, attachment, and human flourishing. Attendees can expect engaging keynote addresses, powerful praise and worship, cutting-edge professional workshops, fellowship, and meaningful networking opportunities throughout the event. Six-hour Specialization Counselor Training & Coaching Certificate Intensives Thursday, September 10, 2026 | Two Sessions: 8:30-11:45 AM and 1:30-4:45 PM • 090. Attachment and Relational Trauma Treatment Specialist: Evidence-based Skills to Repair Trauma and Attachment Wounds Shannae Anderson, Ph.D., and Gary Sibcy, Ph.D. • 091. Navigating the Crossroads: Coaching Through Conflict and Change John Townsend, Ph.D., and Michelle Thompson, M.S., PCC • 092. Internal Family Systems Therapy: A Faith-based Approach Ann-Marie Bowen, M.A., and Kimberly Lee, M.A. • 093. Evidence-based Treatments to Rewire the Anxious Brain Linda Mintle, Ph.D.

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Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 1:30-4:45 PM •

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