Seminar Topics
February 23rd, 2017 • Noah’s Event Venue
Choose from 4 different seminars each session.
Session 1: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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What is Mental Health?
Reconciling the difference between mental health and mental illness, recognizing signs and destructive cycles, and how to help. Presented by Charity Schaulis, HopeNet Executive Director
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The Hidden Hurting: Helping Victims of Sexual Abuse
Learn to recognize the signs of abuse and indicators in an environment. Understand the impact of sexual abuse on the self, relationships and spiritual life. How to build trust with the victim and find hope and healing. Presented by Sherry Haslam, LPC, HopeNet Therapist
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Bonding Through Purposeful Play
Enhance the bond with your child or grandchild intentionally everyday. Learn practical and playtime activies to build trust after adoption, separation or change, strengthening lifelong relationships. Presented by Angie Moore, LCMFT, RPT-S, Central Christian Counseling Center Therapist
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Using Somatic Experience in Therapy
How attending to the body influences emotions. “Somatic Experience” can be included in therapy so as to reduce anxiety and physical symptoms. Includes lecture, video, and tools for practical application. For therapists only. Advance registration required. Presented by Lisa Bellecci St. Romain, LSCSW, All Things Counseling and Life Coaching
Session 2: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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Child Development Challenges
Raising children with developmental delays, autism, fetal alcoholism issues or ADD/ADHD can be stressful. Learn Neuro-development basics, what to expect and ways to build support strategies to provide care for the caregiver and child. Presented by Paul Kurtzweil, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, The Therapy Center
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Caring for Your Soul While Caring for Others
“SOUL NEGLECT IS THE GREATEST SPIRITUAL EPIDEMIC OF OUR TIME” -Dr. Catherine Hart. Many of us run through life disconnected from God and disintegrated within ourselves as we serve the hurting around us. Learn why caring for your own soul is so important as you serve others, and come away with ways to practice soul care. Presented by Jenny Wall, HopeNet Spiritual Director
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Intentional Conversation
Empowering others by using questions, without needing to have all the answers or solutions. Informal techniques derived from the Coaching Model to help you go deeper in relationship with small groups and others. Presented by Sam Klein, LBSW, HopeNet Coach
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Using Somatic Experience in Therapy
How attending to the body influences emotions. “Somatic Experience” can be included in therapy so as to reduce anxiety and physical symptoms. Includes lecture, video, and tools for practical application. For therapists only. Advance registration required. Presented by Lisa Bellecci St. Romain, LSCSW, All Things Counseling and Life Coaching
Session 3: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
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Why Can’t We Just Pray it Out?
A pastoral, clinical and scientific perspective on mental health and healing. A look at the shame of spiritual entitlement and the purpose of pain or shattered dreams. Refuting common misconceptions and cultivating healthy community. Presented by Zane Raber, LPC, HopeNet Therapist
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Wired for Connection
Loneliness is a sign we all crave relationship. A look at how our brain grows and builds connections during developmental phases. Identify false connection behaviors and learn ways to build satisfying connections that result in postive relationships in your life. Presented by Jayme King, LMSW, HopeNet Therapist
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Understanding Eating Disorders
How to identify signs and promote good nutritional health. Understand the issues behind eating disorders and become a safeplace for those who are struggling. Presented by Melissa Hopper, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, Central Christian Counseling Center
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FOR WOMEN ONLY: Spiritual Direction Experience
Enjoy a mini respite. Slow down, experience God’s love and care, and listen for His invitation to you through scripture. Experience the benefits of practicing a Spiritual Discipline in a small group setting. Registration is limited to 12 women. Advance registration required. Presented by Jenny Wall, HopeNet Spiritual Director
Session 4: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Practicing Wellness through Healthy Boundaries
You are only human. A look at healthy personal & public boundaries and ways to practice them. Healthy boundaries can prevent burn out. Presented by Michele Meinhardt, LMSW, HopeNet Therapist
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Anxiety & the Body
Anxiety interrupts all aspects of our lives, including relationships and physical health. Chronic anxiety can lead to many health problems. Learn how to recognize anxiety symptoms in the body and coping mechanisms to stay healthy. Presented by Jennifer Armstrong, LSCSW, Heritage Family Counseling Services
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Influential Leadership
Good leaders cultivate leadership potential; dictators burn out. Learn techniques to encourage initiative, generate ownership and increase responsibility. Tips for church leaders, supervisors, mentors and parents who want to make a difference. Presented by Gail Goolsby, HopeNet Coach
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Ministry Survival: Marriage Workshop for Pastors & Spouses
Ministry is stressful. Gain tools designed to increase communication with your spouse and support one another. Limited to six pastors and their attending spouse only. Advance registration required. Presented by Jen Bruening, LCMFT, Heritage Family Counseling Services
Session 5: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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When Life Gets Out of WHACK!
Something’s not right, but you just can’t put your finger on it. Or, you know what’s eating your lunch and you don’t know how (or won’t try) to fix it. Let’s talk about what gets in our way to engage in intentional living and steps we can begin to take immediately to get life back on track. Presented by Jo Lynn Bright, LCMFT, CST, HopeNet Therapist
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Practicing Wellness through Healthy Boundaries
You are only human. A look at healthy personal & public boundaries and ways to practice them. Healthy boundaries can prevent burn out. Presented by Michele Meinhardt, LMSW, HopeNet Therapist
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Teen Parenting Issues: Who Am I?
How to foster identity in adolescents without losing it ourselves. “Good therapy works with a patient to answer three critical questions: Who am I? Where am I going? How do I want to get there? Only by answering the first question well can the answers to the second and third take valid shape.” Presented by Brock McKay, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, The Therapy Center
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Spiritual Direction Experience
Experience rest and renewal in a small co-ed group. Slow down, seek God silently, and listen for His invitation to you through scripture. Registration is limited to 12 persons. Presented by Ben Davis, Pastor of Discipleship, CityLife Church and Jenny Wall, HopeNet Spiritual Director
Session 6: 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
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Why Can’t We Just Pray it Out?
A pastoral, clinical and scientific perspective on mental health and healing. A look at the shame of spiritual entitlement and the purpose of pain or shattered dreams. Refuting common misconceptions and cultivating healthy community. Presented by Zane Raber, LPC, HopeNet Therapist
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Stress Coping Skills for Life & Work
Stress can stretch you and make you stronger, or it can wear you down and set you on a destructive path. People who cope well with the shifts of life engage in actions that are distinct from those who don’t. Learn what the research says will help you thrive during the stressful events of life. Presented by Adam Gragg, LCMFT, Decide Your Legacy
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Addressing Addiction by Healing Trauma
Help end the cycle of pain. A crash course on understanding the link between trauma and addiction. Learn how our brains were created with the capacity to heal and how we can change destructive cycles. Presented by Jana Hinz, LCMFT, LMAC, Valley Hope
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FOR MEN ONLY: Spiritual Direction Experience
Enjoy a mini respite at the end of the day. Slow down, experience God’s love and care, and listen for His invitation to you through scripture. Experience the benefits of practicing a Spiritual Discipline in a small group setting. Registration is limited to 12 men. Advance registration required. Presented by Josh Luton, MDiv.