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Conference on Issues in Christian Counseling

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Friday | Feb. 27, 2026

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Time

NBCC Hours

Topics and Presenters

8:15 a.m.

 

Coffee and Conversations with students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor
Education and Supervision from NOBTS

9 a.m.

 

Welcome
(Walker A/B)

9:15-10:45 a.m.

1.5

Staying Current: Ethical Imperative, Practical Challenges, and Best Practices for Maintaining Competence Throughout a Counseling Career*
Craig Garrett, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC
Walker A/B

10:45-11 a.m.

 

Break
(Walker Lobby)

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

1.5

Sparking Change: MI Strategies for Clients Navigating Trauma and Addiction*
Kristy Burton – Ph.D., LPC-S, CAAPC, SAP, MAC, CS, TA
Walker A/B

12:30-1:30 p.m.

 

Networking Lunch and Poster session

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

1.5

When the Worst Happens: Ethical Responsibilities for Responding to and Reporting Child Maltreatment and Abuse in Arkansas (ETHICS)*
Christa Neal, MS, LPC, LMFT – MCC 100

Crisis of Faith: Working with Clients Who Are Deconstructing*
Andy Wiggins, MA, PLPC – MCC 203

Techniques and Interventions for Trauma Treatment*
Kathryn Steele, Ph.D., MAMFC, LPC-S, LMFT-S – Walker C

Finding Flourishing: A Virtue-Based Approach to Instilling and Improving Counselor Wellness in Clinical Supervision* (Clinical Supervision)
Alex R. Wendel, Ph.D., LPC-S – MCC 205

Intimate Partner & Spousal Abuse Intervention, 101
Dan Jarboe, LPC, MA(MFC) – MCC 207

3-3:15 p.m.

 

Break

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

1.5

When the Worst Happens: Ethical Responsibilities for Responding to and Reporting Child Maltreatment and Abuse in Arkansas (ETHICS)*
Christa Neal, MS, LPC, LMFT – MCC 100

Crisis of Faith: Working with Clients Who Are Deconstructing*
Andy Wiggins MA, PLPC – MCC 203

Techniques and Interventions for Trauma Treatment*
Kathryn Steele, Ph.D., MAMFC, LPC-S, LMFT-S – Walker C

Finding Flourishing: A Virtue-Based Approach to Instilling and Improving Counselor Wellness in Clinical Supervision* (Clinical Supervision)
Alex R. Wendel, Ph.D.,LPC-S – MCC 205

Intimate Partner & Spousal Abuse Intervention, 101
Dan Jarboe, LPC, MA(MFC) – 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 – $135

Social Workers – $135

Spouse of Paid Participant (meals only) – $30

Full-Time Student (ID required; includes conference + meals) – $35

Nurses – $135

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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