Messiah College hosts fourth annual Ethics Conference for the Helping Professions
March 28th, 2008
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GRANTHAM, Pa. (March 28, 2008) — Messiah College’s departments of psychology, sociology, social work and criminal justice, in cooperation with Philhaven Behavioral Healthcare Services, announce the fourth annual Ethics Conference for the Helping Professions on April 18 from 7:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. This year’s theme is “Christian Counselor Identity, Function and Ethics: Life Lessons from the Therapeutic Couch.” The conference’s keynote speaker, Tim Clinton, will lecture on “Ethical Issues for the Christian Helping Professional.” The conference will be held in Hostetter Chapel, located on the college’s Grantham campus. Instructions on how to register for the conference may be found at www.messiah.edu/departments/socio/swconference.html.
About the conference
The ethics conference is designed for both professionals in counseling fields and lay counselors. For professionals in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, certified family life education and teaching, however, the conference offers the opportunity to earn three hours of approved continuing education with a focus on ethics.
About keynote speaker Tim Clinton
Clinton’s experience in Christian counseling, family studies, pastoral work and marriage and family therapy situate him ideally for speaking to ethical issues in the helping professions. He currently serves as president for the American Association of Christian Counselors, overseeing nearly 50,000 members. In addition, he teaches counseling and pastoral care at Liberty University, where he holds the position of executive director of the Center for Counseling and Family Studies. A prolific author, Clinton has written or edited 13 books. His most recent release is “Turn Your Life Around: Breaking Free from Your Past to a New and Better You.”
About Messiah College
Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls 2,800 undergraduate students in 55 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.