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Conference on Issues in Christian Counseling

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Friday | Feb. 28, 2025

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Time

NBCC
Hours

Topics and Presenters

8:15 p.m.

 

Coffee and Conversations with students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor
Education and Supervision from NOBTS
Ian Jones, Ph.D., Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S, BCPCC & Jeff Nave, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S, AAMFT Clinical Member

9 a.m.

 

Welcome
(Walker A/B)

9:15-10:45 a.m.

1.5

An Introduction to Spiritual Abuse: Identification, Impact, and Intervention*
Karen Roudkovski, PhD, MDiv, LPC-S -Walker A/B

10:45-11 a.m.

 

Break
(Walker Lobby)

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1.5

Ethics: Beneficence vs Autonomy*
Kathryn Steele, MAMFC, Ph.D., LPCA-S; LMFT-S; ALMFT Walker A/B

12:30-1:30 p.m.

 

Networking Lunch

1:30-3 p.m.
Breakouts/Choice 1

1.5

Ethics: Beneficence vs Autonomy: Part 2*
Kathryn A. Steele, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S – Walker A/B (offered only at 1:30 p.m.)

A Counselor’s Role in Abuse Reform: How to help churches and other community serving organizations prevent abuse and provide evidence-supported care for survivors*
Christa Neal, MS, LPC, LMFT CCDP-D - MCC 100

The Role of Healthy Spirituality in Mental Wellness*
Ian Jones, Ph.D., Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S – MCC 203

Addressing Spiritual Abuse in Clinical Settings: Therapeutic groups as a resource for assessing and healing spiritual wounds*
Jeffery Nave M.Div., Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S – MCC 205

Faith-based, Embodied Treatment of Spiritual Abuse: Insights from Interpersonal
Neurobiology and Somatic Psychology

Lauren Graham, MA, LPB – MCC 207

3-3:15 p.m.

 

Break
(Refreshments Served in Walker Lobby and McClellan Lobby)

3:15-4:45 p.m.
Breakouts/Choice 2

1.5

The Role of Healthy Spirituality in Mental Wellness*
Ian Jones, Ph.D., Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S – MCC 203

Addressing Spiritual Abuse in Clinical Settings: Therapeutic groups as a resource for assessing and healing spiritual wounds*
Jeffery Nave M.Div., Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S –  MCC 205

Why They Walk Away: The Impact of Spiritual Abuse on the Pastor’s Kid
Marlea Louviere, PLPC, PLMFT & Valeria Rodriguez, PLPC, PLMFT – Walker A/B

Substance Abuse Treatment with Clients with Adverse Religious Experiences*
Montray St. James, MA, PLPC – MCC 207

 

*session earns NBCC clock hours

MCC (McClellan Hall) – When leaving Walker, MCC is immediately to the right. 203, 205 and 207 are on the second floor.

 

Conference Cost

Mental Health Professionals – $125

Social Workers – $125

Spouse of Paid Participant (meals only) – $25

Full-Time Student (ID required; includes conference + meals) – $25

Nurses – $125

 

Approvals

Participants who turn in evaluations will receive a certificate designating the Continuing Education clock hours earned (7 if all approved sessions are attended). Credit has been approved for:

Licensed Alcohol and Abuse Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselors

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists

National Career Counselors (NBCC)

Nursing Professionals

Social Work Professionals

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Ouachita Baptist University are cosponsors of this program. This co-sponsorship has been approved by NBCC. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4599. The ACEP solely is responsible for this program, including the awarding of NBCC credit.

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