Call for Papers

Proposal Submission Guidelines
All proposals must be submitted by
December 15, 2006!

AACC members and others are encouraged to submit proposals for presentation at the Conference by December 15, 2006.

A Presentation Proposal Application must be completed by everyone who would like to be considered to present a workshop.

Applications may be downloaded online at www.AACC.net or by clicking here. Be sure to include a Presentation Title, 50-word Abstract, and three specific Learning Objectives on a labeled CD.

Send your Presentation Proposal Application, CD, and paper copy to:

You may also e-mail your Presentation Proposal Application/Info. to Mark@AACC.net.

Upon receipt, proposals will be distributed to the appropriate Track Leaders whose judgments will be based on the following criteria:

• Is the proposal clear and psychologically sound?
• What makes the proposal appropriate for a conference on Christian counseling?
• Is the proposal of interest to a wide group of participants (Proposals that are too narrow are less likely to be accepted.)
• How does the proposal fit the Conference theme?
• In view of other proposals, is the proposal of sufficient impact to be included in the track to which it has been submitted?

If selected, you will be required to:

1. make your presentation at the time selected by the Program Director. Morning and afternoon track workshops will take place on Thursday, September 13, Friday, September 14, and Saturday, September 15. A specific day/time request will be considered if necessary, but cannot be guaranteed. Fill in the appropriate space under Part Two on the Presentation
   Proposal Application to request a special day/time. Please keep in mind that this should only be out of necessity, not preference. Once the track workshop schedule has been determined, no changes will be made.
2. submit a non-returnable, high resolution (300 dpi or higher .JPEG or .TIF file only) color, headshot photo by Wednesday, February 28, 2007 for use in the Conference program. Please e-mail photos to Mark Camper at Mark@AACC.net or mail to his attention at AACC, P.O. Box 739, Forest, VA 24551.
3. check in upon your arrival at the Conference and pick up your Badge, “Speaker” Ribbon and conference information packet at the Help Desk.

All selections will be made by January 19, 2007. You will be informed of your proposal’s acceptance or non-acceptance no later than February 23, 2007.

Don’t forget to register now for the Conference and take advantage of our ‘Super’ Early Bird Rate. Registration for the Conference is limited by the size of the hotel facilities and is sure to fill up early. Contact the Opryland Hotel ( 1.888.777.6779) now to make sure you have a hotel room on-site.

20 Tracks to Choose From

1. Grief, Crisis and Disaster
   Jennifer Cisney, Susan Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Robert DeVries

   Possible topics: Styles of Grieving, Loss of a Child, Loss of Parents, Sudden Death as Loss, Gero-Therapy & Elderly Issues, Death & Dying, Counseling with Cancer Victims, Diabetes, & Heart Disease, Counseling the Terminally Ill, Pathological Grieving and Complicated Bereavement

2. Abuse, Violence & Trauma
   Diane Langberg, Leslie Vernick, Barbara Shaffer

   Possible topics: Physical, Sexual, Verbal, Spousal, Spiritual Abuse, Abuse by Counselors/Ministers, Hiding & Denying Abuse, Neglect, Trauma & PTSD, Dissociation, DID, Secondary/Vicarious Trauma, Disasters & Accidents, Compassion Fatigue, War/Refugee Trauma, Spiritual vs. Secular Trauma Treatment, Critical Incident De-briefing, Recovered Memories, New Treatment Strategies

3. Biblical Foundations & Spiritual Formation
   Bob Kellemen, Gary Moon, Ian Jones

   Possible topics: Compassionate Soul Care, Prayer in Counseling, Spiritual Disciplines in Counseling, Spiritual Direction & Directive Counseling, Meditation, Spiritual Warfare, Using/Misusing Scripture in Counseling, Exegesis & Counseling, Toward a Biblical Theology of Counseling, Empathy and Confrontation in Counseling

4. Pastoral Care and the Church
   Ron Hawkins, David Carder, Siang-Yang Tan

   Possible topics: Trends in Pastoral Care, Pastoral Abuse & Control, Abuse of Pastors by Congregants, Burn-out & Compassion Fatigue, Dual Relationships, Lay Counseling, Urban/Suburban/Rural Churches, Grief & Loss, Crisis Intervention,
   Death & Dying, Models of Pastoral Counseling

5. Children & Adolescents
   Catherine Hart Weber, Chap Clark, Gary Sibcy

   Possible topics: Birth Order Influence, Conduct and Oppositional Disorders, Attachment Disorders, Violence, Teen Sexual Behavior (Pregnancy, STDs, Abstinence), Adolescent Alienation & Meaninglessness, Teen Suicide, Substance Abuse, Media & Culture Influences, Abandonment, Child Slavery, Special Needs, ADHD & Hyperactivity, Biblical Discipline, Fetal/Developmental Disorders

6. Families & Parenting
   Tim Kimmel, David Stoop, Craig Ellison

   Possible topics: Family Rules, Parenting Styles, Family Violence and Control, Blended Families, Strategic/Systems Therapy, Family Leadership Styles, Family Boundaries, Fatherhood, Family Faith Building, Parenting Styles, Individual, Dyadic, or Family Therapy Decision-making

7. Love & Relationships
   Greg Smalley, Gary Oliver, Ev Worthington, Jr.

   Possible topics: Many metaphors of love, What are characteristics of good and lasting relationships, How do relationships fail, Cutting-edge relationship research, Why is love so necessary to maintain quality relationships, True love vs. its many counterfeits, Can I/should I find a spouse on the Internet?

8. Marital Therapy & Enrichment
   Gary Chapman, Les & Leslie Parrott, Emerson Eggerich

   Possible topics: Communication Issues, Promoting Intimacy, Mars-Venus Issues, Pre-marital Counseling, Infidelity & Recovery, Conflict & Resolution, Money Issues, Decision-making, Divorce and Divorce-busting, Re-marriage, Jealousy, Second-half Issues, Traits of Long/Good Marriages, Disaffection, Impact of Sexual Fantasy on Marriage, Forgiveness, Hope vs. Hopelessness

9. Sex & Healthy Sexuality
   Cliff & Joyce Penner, Doug Rosenau, Marnie Ferree

   Possible topics: Sexual Therapy, STDs, AIDS/HIV Issues, Abstinence vs. Sexual Behavior Among Single & Divorced Christians, Pornography, Internet Porn, Disorders of Sexual Desire, Sexual Disorders in Marriage, Homosexuality & Transgender Issues, Pregnancy & Infertility

10. Multi-cultural & Special Populations
    W.J.Huang, Paris Finner-Williams, Elizabeth Hernandez

    Possible topics: Multiculturalism, Racial Issues, Ethnic Sensitivity, Gender Issues, Cross-gender Issues, Counseling with Gays & Lesbians, Boomer Issues, Gen X & Gen Y Issues, Gero-Therapy & Elderly Issues, Counseling with Cancer Victims, Diabetes & Heart Disease, Disabled/Enabled Issues, Research with Special Populations

11. Clinical Assessment and Treatment
    Mark Crawford, Fred DiBlasio, Stephen Greggo

    Possible topics: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Personality Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Bio/psycho/social/spiritual Development, Dual & Differential Assessment/Treatment of Psychological & Spiritual Disorders, Eating Disorders, EMDR, Thought Field Therapy, Biofeedback, Visualization, Hypnosis, Addictions, Outcomes-based Treatment and Research, Research in Diagnostics & Treatment Planning, Models & Assessments of Christian Counseling, Brief vs. Longer-term Therapy

12. Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine
    Michael Lyles, Frank Minirth, Glen Havens

    Possible topics: Psychopharmacology, Anxiety Disorders, Managing Side Effects of Psychotropics, ADHD, Dementia, Sleep Disorders, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain, Impact of Faith on Medical Healing, PMDD, Psychosis, Split Treatment, Medical Psychotherapy, Receptor Dynamics, Genomic Medicine, Genetic Counseling, Mind/Body Issues

13. Addictions and Recovery
    Mark Laaser, Daniel Amen, Freda Crews

    Possible topics: Styles of Addictive Disorders, Disease Model vs. Psycho-social Disorder vs. Moral Responsibility, Relapse Issues, Cutting-edge Detox Treatments, Poly-drug Abusers, Ecstasy Abuse, Oxycontin and New Drugs of Abuse, 12-step Programs and Place in the Church, Role of HolySpirit in Recovery, Sexual Addictions & Treatments, Harm-Reduction Model

14. Women’s Issues
    
    Sharon Hart May, Linda Mintle, Jan Stoop

    Possible topics: Intimacy with God, Body Health and Body Concept, Godly Beauty vs. Worldly Beauty, Money and Financial Management, Counseling Issues with Women, Aging Well, Sexuality and Sexual Health, Standing Up Against Abuse, Women in Ministry

15. Men’s Issues
    Steve Arterburn, John Trent, Wellington Boone

    Possible topics: Men & Pornography, Erectile Dysfunction, Men and Loss, Mean Men, Anger and Violence, Men’s Groups, Mid-life Men and Burn-out, Fatherhood, Men and Divorce, Men & Money, Masculinity: What Is It? Christian Manhood, Leadership, From Success to Significance

16. Legal-Ethical Issues & Family Law
    George Ohlschlager, Troy Morgan, Mat Staver

    Possible topics: Harmful Counselors, Abortion, Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia, Credentialing, Sexual Misconduct, Dual Relations, Confidentiality, Consent, Managed Care, Consultation/Referral/Termination, Alternative Therapies, Genetic Counseling, Phone Counseling, Mediation, Gay Marriage NOTE: INCLUDE AN ETHICS COMPONENT IN BOTH TITLE AND CONTENT IN ALL SUBMISSIONS

17. Health and Medical Issues
    
    Georgia Shaffer, Judi Quilici-Timmcke, Gregg Albers

    Possible topics: Models of Health and Wellness vs. Pathology, Health-oriented Interventions for Counselors, Counselors Working with Physicians and Health Professionals, Fact vs. Fiction in Nutritional Science, Exercise and Diet Counseling, Health-oriented Alternative Therapies, Wellness Education, Discerning and Challenging ‘Quackery’ in Health and Wellness Claims

18. Coaching and Innovative Practice
    Christopher McCluskey, Dan Miller, Tammy Hotsenpillar

    Possible topics: Developing a Coaching Practice, Incorporating
    HIPAA into Your Practice, Financial Counseling, Debt Counseling, Marketing Your Practice, Comparing Corporate Structures for Your Practice, ‘Selling’ is NOT a Dirty Word—Embrace It, Hiring vs. Contracting for Clinical & Other Staff, Staff Misconduct: How to Deal With It Without Getting Sued

19. International Issues
    
    Arch Hart, John Court, Ulrich Giesekus

    Possible topics: Christian Counseling as Ministry vs. Professional Practice, Relations with America and the AACC, International Research, Counseling and Missions, Counseling Serving the Church in International Context, War and Terrorism as a Global Challenge

20. Christian Psychology
    
    Eric Johnson, David Jenkins, Mark Yarhouse

    Possible topics: Christian Psychology of Emotion, Relational Spirituality, Fight Over Worldviews in Psychology, Psychological/Theological Analysis of Faith, Hope & Love, Research Approaches to Validating Christian Therapies, Spiritual Practices in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Clinical Implications of Positive Psychology, Models of Integration in the 21st Century, Christian Appraisal of Narrative Therapy