Human trafficking for purposes of prostitution occurs on a global scale, and it affects almost every country in the world. Much of this begins in the family, with fathers, step-fathers, and boyfriends looking to make easy money off their victims. Upon arrival in the...
Clinical Assessment, Research, and Evidence-based Practices
615 | Victimology and Restorative Care in Domestic Sex Trafficking
Using the data collected over 10 years from The Samaritan Women, an anti-human trafficking organization, this session offers a victim-centered way of looking at the trauma of domestic sex trafficking. Through statistics, case studies, and anecdotal analysis, this...
515 | Peace Realized: Experiential Techniques in Restoration Therapy for Traumatic Memories
A key to growth and hope in treatment is addressing traumatic memory, as these emotional memories are typically the result of more profound violations of identity and safety. The resulting pain and confusion over “who I am” (identity) and “how I am” (safety) can...
415 | Promoting Forgiveness and Better Mental Health: Community Campaigns for Christian Character
This workshop will describe four community campaigns to promote awareness and experience of forgiveness, reduce depression and anxiety, and increase flourishing. Participants will identify more than 20 practical lessons for licensed mental health professionals and...
315 | Support in the Journey: Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Adoptive and Foster Families
Caring for children through adoption and foster care is critically important. However, the journey of adoption and foster care can be challenging, and families are often not prepared to meet the unique challenges of their children (e.g., trauma, attachment...
215 | From Intake to Termination: Integrative Evidence-based Assessment and Clinical Practice
This session discusses the role of evidence-based assessment in clinical practice from a faith-integrative perspective to aid psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and medical professionals when working with Christian clients. Current definitions of...
115 | Identifying and Treating Moral Injury In the Setting of Severe Trauma
The focus of this workshop is to briefly review the research on religion and mental health, discuss why evidence-based treatments in Christian mental healthcare are important, examine the limitations of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and challenges involved in...