{"id":1396,"date":"2025-02-02T18:56:54","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T18:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/?page_id=1396"},"modified":"2026-04-20T20:24:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:24:33","slug":"annual-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/?page_id=1396","title":{"rendered":"Annual Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id1396_14090b-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1396_14090b-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1396_14090b-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-5xl, 10rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1396_d2f94e-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1396_d2f94e-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1396_d2f94e-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1396_d2f94e-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1396_d2f94e-1d{position:relative;}.kadence-column1396_d2f94e-1d, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1396_d2f94e-1d:not(.specificity){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1396_d2f94e-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1396_d2f94e-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1396_bb5e0b-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1396_bb5e0b-2a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1396_bb5e0b-2a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1396_bb5e0b-2a\">2026 Annual PPCA Conference<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1396_3d5d31-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1396_3d5d31-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1396_3d5d31-19\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1396_3d5d31-19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1396_3d5d31-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1396_3d5d31-19\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1396_3d5d31-19 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1396_3d5d31-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1396_3d5d31-19\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1396_3d5d31-19 has-sm-font-size wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-8-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1396_3d5d31-19\">Thank you Everyone for a wonderful Conference &#8211; See you Next Year!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1408_ec8bb9-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1408_ec8bb9-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1408_ec8bb9-ae > 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1408_e93e7f-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1408_e93e7f-1e\"]{padding-bottom:30px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1408_e93e7f-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1408_e93e7f-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1408_e93e7f-1e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1408_e93e7f-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1408_e93e7f-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1408_e93e7f-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1408_e93e7f-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1408_e93e7f-1e\">September 1-3, 2026  &#8211; Bongiorno Conference Center<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1408_86a5e4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:10px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1408_86a5e4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1408_86a5e4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1408_86a5e4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1408_86a5e4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1408_86a5e4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1408_86a5e4-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1408_86a5e4-a2{position:relative;}.kadence-column1408_86a5e4-a2, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1408_86a5e4-a2:not(.specificity){margin-left:-50px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1408_86a5e4-a2 > 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p.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>PPCA Banquet**<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday, August 28, 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7:00-7:30 a.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Worship*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7:30-8:30 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Breakfast &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8:30-9:30 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Business Meeting&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:30-11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Legal Issues with Abby and Tara&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:30-12:00 p.m.&nbsp; Certificate, Close<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Session titles and times are subject to change.<br>* Indicates optional 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G general counseling is rooted in psychological theory and addresses mental and emotional health using clinical techniques. While both aim to support healing and personal growth, spiritual counseling emphasizes connection to the divine, whereas general counseling centers on mental wellness and behavior. The two approaches can overlap but differ in their foundations, goals, and methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Speakers Include<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paul Chaim Schenck<\/strong> is an advanced practice board-certified clinical chaplain with advanced training in mental health and grief counseling. He holds advanced degrees in religion, theology, psychology, and interfaith studies with doctoral research was on empathy in pastoral situations. With over 40-years of experience in hospital, rehabilitation, and prison chaplain, he is the author of the upcoming book <em>Neurotheology in Clinical Chaplaincy: A Practitioner\u2019s Guide.<\/em> He and his wife Rebecca Wald have been married 48 years and have eight children and eight grandchildren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pamela Brower <\/strong>is a licensed clinical social worker in both Pennsylvania and New York.&nbsp; She and her husband are the owners of Pathways Counseling Services in New York State and New Pathways Counseling Services in Pennsylvania.&nbsp; She received a Bachelor\u2019s from Roberts Wesleyan College and Master\u2019s from Temple University. Pamela has a special interest in creating healthy attachments in relationships. 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