Laaser to Be Keynote Speaker at Addiction Symposium

Mark Laaser, considered one of the leading authorities in the country on sexual addiction [...]

CHICAGO, IL (July 27, 2016) – Mark Laaser, considered one of the leading authorities in the country on sexual addiction, will be the plenary speaker for “Journeying Together: A Faithful Response to Addiction,” a symposium to be held this fall at North Park University on Saturday, November 12.

Photo-of-Mark-Laaser-5x7The symposium will focus on how clergy, health professionals, and congregations can collaborate to respond to the challenge of addictions. It is the second biennial faith and health symposium offered by North Park Theological Seminary and North Park University School of Nursing and Health Sciences in collaboration with the School of Professional Studies.

Laaser has published a dozen books on the subject, including, “Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction.” He is the director of Faithful & True.

For more information and to register, visit the event website or call (773) 244-6214.
Continuing education is available for a number of professions. Early bird registration ends September 30.

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