# Not eligible for CEUs

10:45 Workshops

ASSERTIVENESS:  THE HEALTHY GROUND BETWEEN ANGER AND PASSIVITY.  Ford Theater.
Sponsored by Michiana Behavioral Health and First Merchants Bank
Dr. Wayne Priest, Licensed Psychologist HSPP, Professor of Psychology, Anderson University

Do you struggle with anger and wonder if you'll ever be able to deal with it in a constructive manner?  Or do you retreat inside yourself when someone confronts you and have no outward response to this confrontation?  This workshop will define assertiveness, discuss how to be assertive, and examine the limits of assertiveness, including when one should and should not use it. Material presented for both those struggling in this area and the counselors who help them.

MAMA MIA:  MAKING PEACE WITH YOUR MOTHER. Haist Room (main level, west of Eugenia’s)
Sponsored by Reformed Theological Seminary and Elite Merchant Solutions
Mary Adams, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Carmel

If it's not one thing, it's your mother! The power of a mother's presence or absence, the words she said or didn't say, the spoken and unspoken messages she conveyed to you about herself, you, other people and God - all have made lasting impressions on you, and the echoes of those messages continue to resonate in your heart, mind, spirit and relationships. Even the most perfect of Moms wasn't perfect, and one of our life tasks is to grow up and separate from our human parents, put them in their appropriate places in our lives, grieve the loss of certain needs being met and get the rest of our needs met by safe people and God. Material presented for both those struggling in this area and the counselors who help them. 

HEALING THE FATHER WOUND. Dressing Room 3 (lower level, southeast)
Sponsored by Indian Wesleyan University Graduate Counseling Program and The Entrepreneur's Source
Dr. Budd Teare, Assistant Professor/Graduate Counseling Clinic Coordinator, Graduate Studies in Counseling, Indiana Wesleyan University

When we as children look deep into our father's eyes and heart, and we do not see our reflection, we feel empty and lifeless. A sad occurrence takes place within our hearts. We don't blame our fathers, we blame ourselves. We become unworthy and the father wound occurs. Material presented for both those struggling in this area and the counselors who help them.

BIPOLAR DISORDER:  LIVING IN THE EXTREMES. Second Floor Lobby (south)
Sponsored by Wabash True Value Hardware/Just Ask Rental, www.wabashtruevalue.com
Dr. Timothy Heck, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Founder/Clinical Director, Family Counseling Associates, Indianapolis

Formerly referred to as Manic-Depression, Bipolar Disorder is quite common. You will be given a basic overview of the condition and treatment alternatives, including individual, marital, family and pharmacological interventions.

MAKING CONNECTIONS: SPEAKING SO PEOPLE WILL LISTEN. Skating Rink (lower level, west)
Sponsored by Mosier Tarps; Brandt's Harley-Davidson Inc., brandtshd@verizon.net
Dr. G. Lee Griffith, Licensed Psychologist HSPP, Professor of Psychology, Anderson University

Do you want people to take you seriously when you speak to them? Are you able to grasp what others are trying to say? Participants will practice the communication skills of "saying 'No'", "identifying feelings", "responding to defensiveness" and "clarifying mixed messages". Skills will be modeled by a group of trainers, who will then coach participants on specific skills in small groups. Examples used will be realistic and fun. Counselors will increase their interpersonal coaching skills .

MODELING AUTHENTICITY IN THE TREATMENT OF THE EATING DISORDERED CLIENT. Green Room (main level, southeast)
Sponsored by Dawes and Pugh Accounting; Community Connections-Foreclosure Intervention, jbaumgar@pathfinderservices.org
Misty Rees, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, Program Director, Selah House: Eating Disorder Treatment Center, Anderson
Todd Davis, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Selah House: Eating Disorder Treatment Center, Anderson

This presentation focuses on how the counselor/client relationship can be a positive instrument of healing for people who are experiencing an eating disorder.

#FINANCIAL PEACE: HOW TO STRETCH YOUR DOLLAR DURING THE ECONOMIC CRISIS. Honeywell Room (main level, west)
Sponsored by Cornerstone Vision Psychological Services, gregs@corvision.org; Crossroads Bank, jsouthers@ffsbwabsh.com
Bryan Cranfill, Regional Developer & Business Coach, The Entrepreneur's Source, Kokomo

Have you been downsized, right-sized or capsized with your job and financial situation? This fun & fast moving workshop will help you find hope for your financial future. Whether you need practical help in managing your money, or find yourself needing a complete career overhaul, this session will have plenty of simple, time-proven strategies to re-set your financial course. Working from biblical foundations, this session is developed from materials written by Dave Ramsey, Michael Gerber, Dan Miller, Tom Hopkins and others. Among the topics discussed will be: Abundant thinking in a world of scarcity, the natural limits of our financial commitments, financial living from the inside out, and personal strategic planning that supports where you want to go, or destination economics. This will be an inspiring, positive, & high-energy session intended to re-set your financial compass for the hope and future that God intended.

RECLAIMING HOPE: A MULTIMODAL APPROACH TO DEFINING AND DEFEATING DEPRESSION. Dressing Room 2 (lower level, southeast)
Sponsored by Ugaldes Family Restaurant, 260.563.2219; Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center, 260.563.8402
Dr. Tim Gardner, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, CEO of Marriage Ministries, Indianapolis

At its core, depression creates a cloak of hopelessness; yet, with God, nothing is ever hopeless. Reclaiming Hope is about understanding depression as well as discovering an array of techniques and treatments for conquering this growing cultural malady. This workshop will be beneficial for both the sufferer and the helper.

# HEALTHY AGING. Dressing Room 4 (lower level, southeast)
Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association, kimwccoa@kconline.com and Jones Contracting, Inc.
Beverly Ferry, CEO, Wabash County Council on Aging, Inc.

Expectations of aging and retirement years have dramatically changed from previous generations. Is the old phrase, "use it or lose it" actually true? How does active aging mean healthier aging? Does creative expression improve the aging process? Find out a good reason aside from exercising to try ballroom dancing. Today, we retire to something rather than from the job or career. Learn about Civic Engagement, the new improved version of volunteering and making a difference. What does it mean to age in community? Why is the old image of retiring to the rocking chair an unhealthy choice?

# MERRY GO ROUND OF LIFE – SIMPLIFYING YOUR LIFE. Nixon Lobby
Sponsored by Bing M. Fowler, DDS Family Dentistry, 260.563.8333
Char Binkley, Mid-Morning Host, WBCL Radio, Ft. Wayne

Is life running over you from behind? Is margin only a white space on a page in a book? Are you saying "yes" too often when you "no" would be better for the sake of sanity? Practical steps will help you determine when you need to say "no" and you'll be able to do it without feeling guilty.

#MINISTERING TO THE "LEAST OF THESE." Gymnasium Stage (first floor, southwest)
Sponsored by Grace College Counseling and Interpersonal Relations Program, sissoncn@grace.edu and Selah House
Dr. Carl Jylland-Halverson, Director of the Mental Health Counseling program and the Pastoral Counseling program, University of Saint Francis.

Who are today's "lepers" in our communities? Is it the homeless, drug addict, the poor, those in jail, unsupervised kids running the streets, those who can't read, the unemployed, those on welfare, prostitutes, or those from broken homes? Dr. Carl Jylland-Halverson is currently on sabbatical at Emmaus Ministries in Chicago. Emmaus Ministries is an ecumenical urban ministry that provides services for homeless males who participate in prostitution. Carl will use his experience in Chicago to address being a servant to today's lepers in rural and urban Indiana. He will introduce the model of Community Needs Assessment as the beginning step to connect to those on the fringe of society. He will share other simple ways to reach out and minister to these modern day lepers that begin meeting those deeper needs that drive them to this kind of lifestyle.

STRONG MARRIAGES TRACK

THE ESSENTIALS OF AN INTIMATE MARRIAGE. Eugenia's
Sponsored by Uptown Style Salon, 260.563.3000 and Joy Christian Books and Gifts, Joybooks@verizon.net
Heath Lisenby, Minister and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, CEO of New Growth Ministries, Fort Wayne

An emotionally intimate marriage is what couples long for. Too often couples get either slightly or majorly off track and end up at a destination neither one likes very much. The Essentials have the power to focus and strengthen your marriage for God’s Glory and your intimacy. Come to be inspired and to grow together as a couple!

OPPOSITIONAL AND DEFIANT YOUTH:  AKA, THE PRODIGALS. Nixon Room (lower level, west)
Sponsored by Guenin Law Office, P.C., mark@wabashlawyers.com and Tobacco Free Wabash, www.tobaccofreewabash.com
Dr. Gregory Sowles, Neuropsychologist, HSPP, LMHC, Clinical Director, CornerstoneVision Counseling and Psychological Services, Ft. Wayne

CornerstoneVision Counseling and Psychological Services, Ft. Wayne Oppositionality! and Defiance!, often referred to as "prodigal" behaviors. Who are they really, these individuals who are seemingly born rebellious and bent on harming themselves or others, often shattering our hopes and dreams for them? This workshop will focus on helping those who cross paths with them or who find they are sharing life with one on a 'prodigal path'. Though the typical approaches seem lost on them, we will discover valuable insights and strategies to help us travel along more peacefully with them.

STRONG MARRIAGES TRACK

#PASSING OUR RELATIONSHIP KNOWLEDGE FORWARD: CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN/PARENTING & GRANDPARENTING. Dressing room 1 (lower level, southeast)
Sponsored by Thomas J. Guthrie, DDS. Family Dentistry, tjg_guthriedental@sbcglobal.net and Wells Fargo
Dan Reed, MA, Associate Faculty, Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne

Although being a parent is arguably the most important thing we do in our lives, a child comes with no instruction manual. As Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and author of Parent Effectiveness Training Dr. Thomas Gordon notes, "Parents are blamed but not trained." We still depend on parenting methods used twenty years ago that don't always work. However, with some training, parents can become experts themselves in dealing with the inevitable problems that come up in all parent-child relationships. Learn three basic fundamentals of parenting, a child's four basic needs, the #1 rule of parenting, how to truly love your child so he/she fully receives your love, why a system of rewards and punishments doesn't work – and what does work, a child's two profound fears, why so many children are angry and what to do about it, and, some useful parenting techniques.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE LEADERSHIP TRACK

#LEADERSHIP IN THE DIGITAL AGE: HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE IN HIGH VELOCITY AND UNCERTAIN TIMES. Crystal Room ( lower level, west)
Sponsored by Halderman Farm Management Serv., howardh@halderman.com and Learn More Center
Brian Gray, CEO, MediaSauce, Indianapolis

MediaSauce is the second multi-million dollar business Bryan has built from scratch. Beginning with just one person in 2003, MediaSauce has grown to 35+ strong, with revenues up 3,760% over the last five years. MediaSauce recently appeared in Inc. Magazine's annual list of the nation's fastest-growing privately-owned businesses; and is the 15th fastest growing media company in the United States. Over the past few years, there have been irreversible changes in the way we connect, engage, and convert our stakeholders to action. The exponential growth in the broadband pipeline, the movement of information from paper to screens, and the change from a one-way communication push to an interconnected conversation has transformed our world. If online has accelerated the rate of change, and is the means to our future, how can we keep up with this moving target? Organizations will learn how to embrace this environment and rise to the top, or continue to do what is familiar and will risk heading down the path to irrelevancy. In this general session we will cover both the challenge and the opportunities at hand. You will learn how to lead your organizations forward in such high velocity and uncertain times, how your brand and message will remain relevant and the changes necessary to effectively drive your business development efforts.

MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS TRACK

SABBATH THERAPY: HOW WE MAKE THE CONCEPT OF REST TEDIOUS. Charley Creek Inn
Sponsored by Honeywell Center/Eugenia's, aharting@honeywellcenter.org and Escape Youngevity
Dr. Dan Allender

We often deal with harried and exhausted clients who we encourage to take more breaks and create more margins in their life.  More often than not, this is similar to offering aspirin to a cancer patient rather than asking them to undergo the severe mercy of cancer treatment.  Our addictions need something other than amelioration; we need to call people to the radical authenticity of the First Commandment and address obvious and unseen idolatry.  Freedom from idolatry is found in the radical gift of the Sabbath.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRACK

#LEADERS THAT LAST. Board Room (second floor, west)
Sponsored by Huntington Univ. Graduate School, hbarkley@huntington.edu; dclay@huntington.edu, jedavis@huntington.edu and The Paper
Mark Malin, Senior Pastor, Oakbrook Community Church, Kokomo

The leadership journey is a marathon. Yet so many leaders live as if the journey is a 100 yard dash. Did you know that only 30% of leaders last in the marathon that is leadership. How can you stay in the journey of leadership for the long haul and also remain healthy and whole along the way? In this breakout we will explore how to lead well for the long haul.

18. EXPRESSING AND RESPONDING TO ANGER. Dressing Room 4 (lower level, southeast)
Sponsored by University of St. Francis and Vernon Manor
Dr. G. Lee Griffith, Licensed Psychologist HSPP, Professor of Psychology, Anderson University

Do other people "make you angry"? Are you able to constructively express frustration with the behavior of others? Participants will practice expressing anger appropriately using the "When you, the effects are, I feel, I want" formula. Participants will also practice responding moderately when someone is angry with them and trying to incite them. Participants will actively rehearse these two skills in small groups using realistic and challenging examples.
Material presented for both those struggling to express and respond to anger and the counselors who help them.

LIVING AT PEACE WITH THE DIFFICULT PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE. Crystal Room (lower level, west)
Sponsored by Ted Yoder-Hammer Dulcihmer, 91strings@gmail.com
Char Binkley, Mid-Morning Host, WBCL Radio, Ft. Wayne

Difficult people can be found everywhere – at the office, in the church, and even in your own family. It is possible to live as a loving person while simultaneously dealing with their difficult nature. This is applicable for counselors as they help clients in conflict resolution skills.

FORGIVENESS: WHERE HEAVEN AND EARTH MEET. Honeywell Room (main level, west)
Sponsored by White's Residential and Family Services, kevin.standfest@whitesrfs.org
Dr. Jerry Davis, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, Director, Graduate Counseling Program, Huntington University

This seminar will focus on both the science and theology of forgiveness. Forgiveness is one of the most unique integrative experiences we can have on this earth.  Come learn how science and scripture are promoting a deeper
understanding of this complex phenomenon, and how to apply this understanding to ourselves and for those we care.

THOUGHT LIFE & SPIRITUAL GROWTH. Dressing Room 2 (lower level, southeast)
Sponsored by Family Optometry – 260.563.0884
Lisa Pay, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Associate Professor of Social Work, Anderson University
Derek Wilder, Executive Director, Lives Transforming, Inc., Anderson

It's been proven that changing your thoughts has a significant impact on individual and relational growth, however, permanent change requires something more: spiritual transformation. This exclusive workshop presents a model of self-discovery that dynamically integrates your thought life and faith life with powerful results. As you combine these areas of your life you will experience freedom from emotional strife, relational riffs, addictive behavior and more. Material presented for both those struggling in this area and the counselors who help them.

CHANGE YOUR BRAIN AND CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Skating Rink ( lower level, west)
Sponsored by Wabash Engravings, wabashengraving@gmail.com
Dr. Gregory Sowles, Neuropsychologist, HSPP, LMHC, Clinical Director, CornerstoneVision Counseling and Psychological Services, Ft. Wayne

The complexity of humanity keeps unfolding as the sciences discover what God packed into each creation. Understanding how your brain works and how to best take care of it will change your life. If you need to change your brain to change your life then join others on this adventure into understanding and thriving! Material presented for both those struggling in this area and the counselors who help people with these issues.

BOUNDARIES: WHEN TO SAY YES, HOW TO SAY NO. Haist Room (main floor, next to Eugenia's)
Sponsored by Remedy.fm, hschamback@remedy.fm
Mary Adams, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Carmel

Do people take advantage of you? Do you feel selfish when setting limits? Is your life out of control? Do you hate to hurt people's feelings? Then join us as you learn the skills of when to say yes and how to say no. Balancing love and limits can be challenging, especially for people who haven't had a lot of practice exercising their "no" muscle. Discover how to establish boundaries in relationships that results in learning what we are and are not responsible for as we encounter conflicting and confusing expectations from others. Material presented for both those struggling in this area and the counselors who help them.

#FAILURE: HOW CAN I KNOW GOOD WITHOUT GARBAGE? Gymnasium Stage (first floor, southwest)
Sponsored by Midwest Eye consultants, P.C., ggarner@mwec-pc.com, lgoodwin@mwec-pc.com
Clinton Faupel, Executive Director, Remedy.fm.

It seems that making mistakes in our culture is taboo. Why can't poor choices be learning opportunities? Can't success in life be built on learning from poor decisions? In this workshop attendees will learn that screwing up can be a teachable moment if viewed within God's grace rather than human condemnation. Adults will learn how to create this value in their own life and in their home. Teenagers (or adult children) will learn how to communicate with their parents how badly they need this kind of home life. It's time to stop the cycle of "once a failure, always a failure."

THE EPA OF RELATIONSHIPS: EMPATHY, POWER, AND ANGER. Old Weight Room (go out west door of gymnasium to West Lobby)
Sponsored by Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne Division of Continuing Studies, www.ipfw.edu/warsaw
Dan Reed, MA, Associate Faculty, Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne

These three attributes can make or break relationships. They can also easily be white elephants. When used inappropriately (and often unknowingly) they can cause problems not only in your relationships with others, but also in your relationship with yourself. The workshop handout includes information explaining: 1) What anger is (it's a gift from God, not a negative emotion), why you have it, and how to express it lovingly; 2) A way to determine your need for power, how power relates to your other four basic needs (to survive and reproduce, to love and belong, freedom, and fun), and how your use of power contributes to your relationship success or failure; and, 3) An explanation of empathy and why it is a key relationship ingredient. An additional forty question handout is available for you to complete at the end of class. This will provide an indication of your empathy skills. It will be scored and returned to you by mail or email along with additional information you can use to your benefit. Material presented for both those struggling in this area and the counselors who help them.

SLEEP DISORDERS: WHEN YOU LOSE THE SNOOZE. Second Floor Lobby (south)
Sponsored by Peabody Retirement Community, www.peabodyrc.org
Catherine Jantzen, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LifeWorks Counseling & Consulting, Inc., Ft. Wayne

Did you know that sleep deprivation is sometimes used as a torture device? That's because the lack of sleep negatively impacts every part of our being – from the physical to the spiritual. Come learn about insomnia – its causes, and more importantly, healthy ways to combat it in favor of rest and wholeness. Caffeine not included. Material presented for both those struggling in this area and the counselors who help them.

CHRIST-CENTERED SELF-ESTEEM. Dressing Room 3 (lower level, southeast)
Sponsored by Kirtlan Automotive, kirtlanauto@verizon.net;
Kirtlan Automotive, kirtlanauto@verizon.net; Bill and Carol Preston, bcpreston@hoosierlink.net

Discover the four things that most people build their esteem on. Learn about the ten major reasons for low self-esteem. Develop practical concepts and skills for building self-esteem in yourself and others. Material presented for both those struggling in this area and the counselors who help them.

INSIDE THE ASPERGER'S MIND. Green Room (main level, southeast)
Sponsored by Lifeworks Counseling & Consulting, Inc.
Terrie Shaw, MS, Counselor, CornerstoneVision Counseling and Psychological Services, Ft. Wayne
Greta McKinney, MS, Counselor, CornerstoneVision Counseling and Psychological Services, Ft. Wayne;

Explores the way children with Asperger's Syndrome communicate, relate emotionally and socially, and engage in unique routines and interests. Learn helpful ways to interact and parent those with Asperger's. Material for parents, helpers and counselors will be provided.

STRONG MARRIAGES TRACK

THE FIVE KEYS TO AN INCREDIBLE MARRIAGE. Ford Theater
Sponsored by Marriage Ministries, Inc., www.marriageministries.net
Dr. Tim Gardner, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, CEO of Marriage Ministries, Indianapolis

An incredible marriage is exactly what God wants you to have; and getting there is a matter of choice! This seminar is a lively, entertaining and challenging presentation of the keys to a truly great marriage. The Five Keys are Biblically-based, research driven, and relationally effective truths presented in a way you will never forget them, guaranteed! Helpful information provided for couples and counselors helping them.

SMART PARENTING TRACK

UNATTACHED KIDS, HURTING PARENTS: LIVING WITH ATTACHMENT DISORDER
Sponsored by New Horizon's, bern_brummel@nhym.org
Dr. Charles Redwine, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CEO, New Horizons Youth Facility.

Pain, power and paradox in living with children with attachment disorders. How can parents thrive, home be peaceful and the child be transformed? Five principles will be discussed. Material presented for both parents struggling in this area and the counselors who help them.

#SEX, LIKE IT REALLY MATTERS: HOW TO TALK TO YOUR TEENAGER ABOUT SEX. Gymnasium Stage (first floor, southwest)
Sponsored by Wabash County Hospital, kmattern@wchospital.com
Dr. Wayne Priest

Sex Like It Really Matters: How to Talk to Your Teenager About Sex In a culture like ours, most teenagers have given up on the idea that sex is special or that God, if He exists, cares much about our behavior, including our sexual behavior. It is easy to argue that our sexuality is no different from any other animal's sexuality. This workshop will help parents think critically about human sexuality and how Biblically-based principles can guide our decision-making when it comes to sexuality.

MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS TRACK

COMPASSIONATE LISTENING FOR GRIEF, LOSS, AND DEPRESSION. Nixon Room (lower level, west)
Sponsored by Knights Inn, 260.563.7451
Brian Flueckiger, M.D., Psychiatrist, St. Joseph Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Care, Ft. Wayne

You will be given an overview of the symptoms, supportive tools, and spiritual aspects of working through grief, loss and stress. This workshop includes descriptions of the range of feelings and thoughts that people experience, along with validation of these feelings as being a normal part of grieving. It is oriented toward lay ministers, psychology students, and professional therapists, but anyone dealing with loss and depression will benefit.

A FAITH-BASED TREATMENT UTILIZING THE INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS, SCHWARTZ) MODEL. Dressing Room 1 (lower level, southeast)
Sponsored by Poole's Meat Market
Dr. Timothy Heck, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Founder/Clinical Director, Family Counseling Associates, Indianapolis

Most Counselors and Therapists are familiar with the work of Richard Schwartz, an accomplished researcher, author and the developer of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model for psychotherapy treatment. Tim Heck, a LMFT with 22 years experience in the field, working within a Christian value system, will explore how the IFS model can integrate with many of the fundamentals of our faith, man's basic ontological design from Scripture, and the fragmenting effects of living in a fallen world, as well as how to utilize our faith for Soul transformation.

SABBATH LEADERSHIP:  TAKING THE DRIVEN OUT OF YOUR PURPOSEFUL LIFE Charley Creek Inn
Sponsored by Tree of Life, ncampbell@tolbookstores.com darrencampbell@mac.com
Dr. Dan Allender

We are too apt to worry and work when we are called to wonder and worship.  We are driven and empty rather than rested and responsive to the prompting of God.  What we lose in the midst of our exhaustion is the capacity to create and to play.  The magic is gone and method reigns and the result is more necessity to push ahead rather than to feel God blow his breath into our sails.  Why would we settle for such a task master life when Jesus says his yoke is easy and his burden is light?  We will focus on the issue of fear/envy/and sabotage as the prime movers of a life of labor rather than a model of Sabbath leadership.

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