AACC National Conference to Offer Multiple Networking Mixers

Are you linked in to AACC’s networking mixers? Mark your calendars now for Friday, September 28th from 8:00 — 9:00 p.m. at the AACC National Conference. It’s one hour that could change your life and your career path!

Find your fit, whether you’re a counseling student, coach, lay counselor, licensed professional, social worker, marriage and family therapist, psychologist, biblical/pastoral counselor, or military chaplain!

Connect and interact with fellow colleagues and professionals who share your passions and clinical interests.

Hear about the latest trends and advances in your field.

Get your questions answered by AACC divisional leaders and learn how you can get involved, stay on the cutting edge, and make a difference.

And the best part? No need to register, just show up! Room locations will be included in the conference program. Take a moment to peruse the list of mixers below and make your plans now to attend:

Military Counseling Panel: Mental and Behavioral Health Strategies

Join Major General (Ret.) Bob Dees, AACC Military Director, for a special Military Counseling Panel with expert military chaplains and counselors. If you’re interested or involved in counseling troops, veterans and their families, don’t miss this important event. Get the latest on providing expert care and counsel for our nation’s military servants and their families, and learn how you can make a huge difference in your practice, church and community. Topics to be addressed include building resilient military marriages and families, overcoming the challenges of reintegration, treatment for PTSD and sexual assault, and suicide prevention strategies. Panelists include:

• Chaplain and Mrs. David Mikkelson, U.S. Army
• Chaplain and Mrs. Chet Egert, U.S. Army
• Dr. LuAnn Callaway
• … and more!

International Christian Coaching Association Mixer

Whether you are a seasoned Christian coach or just considering the field, join Dwight Bain, Executive Director of the ICCA, and the ICCA Executive Board to learn more about the latest advances and trends in the coaching arena. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to network with other Christian coaches, exchange ideas, and gain encouragement in your work and ministry. Learn practical strategies to grow your Christian coaching career and get your questions answered by a panel of expert Christian coaches, including:
 

• Georgia Shaffer
• Christopher McCluskey
• Katie Brazelton
• Jennifer Cisney

ConnectU Student Mixer

If you’re a student or recent graduate, don’t miss this mixer! Attendees will see the new face of AACC’s Student Membership—ConnectU! Get the latest on how AACC can set you apart as a young professional. Learn how you can get liability insurance, have your writing featured on the ConnectU blog, apply for student research grants, and start your career by finding the internship and job you need. Discover techno-savvy ways to network, impact others, and lead in your field. Get your questions answered in a variety of specialty areas by an expert panel of Christian professionals, including:

• Dr. Diane Langberg
• Dr. Chap Clark
• Dr. Linda Mintle
• … and more!

Marriage and Family Network Mixer

Meet Dan Seaborn, AACC’s new Marriage and Family Division Leader and President and Founder of Winning At Home, Inc. Hear Dan’s vision for marriages and families today, get your questions answered, and learn more about AACC’s unique resources available. You’ll be encouraged and equipped in your marriage and family ministry and also gain new ideas to apply to your own relationships. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with marriage and family experts and gain practical information to put into practice in your counseling ministry and own home.

Biblical Counseling and Spiritual Formation Network Mixer

If you are passionate about spiritual growth and the application of Scripture in the counseling process, join Drs. Ron Hawkins and Ian Jones, Co-Directors of AACC’s Biblical Counseling and Spiritual Formation Network, for a time to network and learn together. You’ll hear about the latest trends in spiritual formation and gain a renewed vision for developing a holistic approach to soul care in your church ministry, counseling practice, and community outreach. Drs. Hawkins and Jones will discuss how professionals and lay workers can get involved in this AACC division and become further equipped to minister.

Society for Christian Psychology Mixer

Don’t miss this time of networking with other Christian professionals in the field of psychology and discussing a Christian approach to psychological theory, research, and practice. Dr. Eric Johnson, Director of AACC’s Society for Christian Psychology, will share more about the division’s continued investment in promoting the development of a distinctly Christian psychology based on a biblical understanding of human nature, sin, and redemption. Ongoing opportunities for contribution, education, and professional growth will also be discussed.

Abortion, Sexual Trauma and Healing Network Mixer

Get involved in AACC’s brand-new division! The wounds caused by abortion and sexual trauma are far reaching and devastating. In response to this epidemic, the AACC is excited to launch the Abortion, Sexual Trauma and Healing Network to equip and train counselors and caregivers on these important issues. Many clients—both men and women—are affected by such heartache, and it is essential that counselors and lay leaders understand their deep soul wounds and are equipped to offer effective healing interventions that lead to forgiveness, freedom, and wholeness. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can make a difference and offer hope!