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About the Conference
Why is it that people present more frequently and persistently with anxiety and depression in our contemporary culture? Where does the root of the problem lie - within the suffering person, society, modern culture, or elsewhere? How can the mental health professional effectively treat this modern distress?
Twenty-first century living clearly seems to have produced a modern stress that in turn produces a modern anxiety and depression. This modern stress is a problem that needs to be understood and treated seriously. Its impact transcends profession, age, race, and religion. The mental health professional has no immunity and even the faithful Christian cannot escape it.
This workshop offers a new understanding of the impact of modern stress on life and the resulting anxiety and depression it can produce. In addition, it examines current trends in the treatment of anxiety and depression, while exploring the impact of these trends on the mental health professional.
Location
Hinkson Hall, Rodine Building
Trinity International University
2065 Half Day Road in Deerfield, IL
just east of Interstate 94
Conference Refunds/Cancellations
Registration fees for this conference will be refunded if written cancellation notice is received by 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2010. Email codept@tiu.edu or fax to Heidi Khatibi, Counseling Department, at 847.317.8141.
*Earn 6 Continuing Education Credits!
Learning Objectives:
- To provide Counselors and other mental health professionals with an
updated understanding of the serious effects of modern stress on physical,
emotional and spiritual well-being . - To clarify the causes and consequences of anxiety and depression disorders,
and to differentiate between male and female depression, as well as child
and adolescent depressions, and their implications for treatment. - To elaborate on recent developments on the treatment of these disorders,
utilizing an array of psychological strategies that can augment psychopharmacological treatments of both anxiety and depression disorders. - To clarify the new “Faith Based, Positive Psychology” and how it can augment
- our integration of faith and practice in modern treatments.
This conference is designed for the faith-based practitioner (mental health, ministry, academic, volunteer or professional) who is looking to gain an understanding of the serious effects of modern stress on physical, emotional and spiritual well-being in the context of the Christian faith, contemporary cultural engagement and practical application. While primarily designed for intermediate-level practitioners, students and introductory-level practitioners will be challenged to increase their understanding of both theory and practice.
About the Presenter, Dr. Archibald Hart
Dr. Archibald Hart is a gifted and accomplished presenter, scholar and psychologist. He has published 28 books and numerous articles, as well as produced audio presentations focusing on a variety of topics - notably on the impact of stress, anxiety and depression on life, living and relationships. He has a knack for presenting current, sound research in a professional and clear manner that informs, while his warm and genuine approach touches the heart.
A former dean of the School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, Hart is best known for his research on the hazards of ministry, depression, anxiety, divorce, stress, and sexuality. Among his numerous books are recent publications Stressed or Depressed (2005) with daughter Dr. Catherine Weber, Safe Haven Marriage (2003) with daughter Dr. Sharon Morris, Unveiling Depression in Women (2002) also with daughter Dr. Catherine Weber, Unmasking Male Depression (2001), and The Anxiety Cure (2000). His most recent book is Thrilled to Death: How the Endless Pursuit of Pleasure is Leaving us Numb (2007). He is an active member of the Prescribing Psychologists Register and president of the International Network of Christian Counselors.