Alan Pennington, LMFT Participants will explore new ways to incorporate kind actions and words, compassionate thoughts and curiosity in their professional practice and their personal life. Participants will identify at least two of their own internal defenders (defense mechanisms). Participants will use tapping to compassionately connect with one of their defenders to understand the purpose …
In this one-hour virtual presentation, Jamie Lynn Langley will introduce concepts for including nature as part of the healing process, including briefly identifying the theoretical basis (roots) and exploring supporting research (trunk) for using nature in clinical practice. As time allows, Jamie will also describe some nature-based activities (branches) that can be utilized with clients and for our own self-care.
We are excited to announce the launch of the new NAACC website! It has a crisp clean look to it and is very user friendly. New Memberships and Renewals are straightforward. CEU registration & ticketing is streamlined. For 30 years the NAACC has provided spiritual fellowship, clinical updates, professional development, referral sources and networking. …
The majority of ethics complaints against counselors and other helpers are due to inappropriate dual relationships. There are a number of clear cut absolute rules governing against certain dual relationships. However, there are situations that are not so clear cut. Each of us are part of a greater community. Many times our relationships, roles, needs …
“I became aware of the power my phone had over my life after a much-needed sabbatical,” says Jenny Black, founder of Media Trauma Care and a LMFT. “I began looking for some new ways we could respond to the harms caused by the constant communication and disturbing exchanges and events on social media. The Inner …
"Effective Premarital/Pre-engagement Counseling to this Generation" by Jan Harvey, LMFT "I work primarily with couples' therapy. I work from an Emotionally Focused Therapy orientation. I also see a lot of pre-engagement/premarital couples, and enjoy helping couples get their marriages off to a healthy start. I am a trainer for the PREPARE-ENRICH Assessment as well as …
Jim Frost, M.A. LPC "I'm a Licensed Senior Psychological Examiner and ordained spiritual director. I worked in a community mental health setting for 20 years before coming to AGAPE in 1999 and establishing a private practice in 2016. While working in community mental health, I began treating clients with substance abuse issues. I found I …
Zoom only Session. Jay & Tammy Daughtry MFT Tammy founded Co-Parenting International (2003) and is a Zondervan and Randall House author known as "America’s Co-parenting Strategist." Jay is a pastor, author, worship leader and relationship expert. Together they have an immense passion for children and parents impacted by divorce and remarriage. …
Noah Zapf, PhD, is a LPC/MHSP, and approved clinical supervisor. He completed his PhD at Trevecca Nazarene University, where his dissertation focused on the relationship between internet pornography use and attachment. He has over a decade of experience working with couples and individuals in agency and private practice settings. He currently sees clients at his …
Maria Bush, LPC-MHSP, is a licensed therapist, serving in the mental health field for over 16 years. Maria has served her community in various social service roles that include: Emergency Psychiatric Services, Substance Abuse, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. She is the former Assistant Director for the Office of Crisis Services and Suicide Prevention for …
We rarely have enough time to slow down and connect with each other. Join us at The Village Chapel, Friday 10/20, for lunch, a devotional and a time of fellowship & networking. Please RSVP by Wednesday 10/18 if you would like us to order a box lunch for you. You can also BYOL (Bring your …
Dr. Christina Zampitella, Psy.D., FT is a licensed clinical psychologist, Fellow of Thanatology, owner of The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy and Integrative Psychology Group, adjunct professor, podcast host, and professional speaker. Her podcast, Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z focuses on grief and trauma related topics in hopes of demystifying the multifaceted nature of death, loss, grief, …