Small Group Workshop Schedule
Friday 9/27 | Early Risers
10:30-11:15 AM
Choose from 8 dynamic workshops:
Elizabeth G’Sell LMFT #132424
Affiliated with Discovery Behavioral Health, South Bay Eating Disorder Coalition, Los Angeles Eating Disorder Collective, LGBTQ+ Association of Addiction & Mental Health Professionals, CAMFT, AASECT
Compassionate Collaboration of Care for your Clients
As therapists, we provide therapeutic treatment within session, yet the service we provide does not stop within the therapy room. There is a plethora of best practice that we provide our clients when we are not providing therapy. Some examples are note taking, ensuring your administrative pieces are up to date, researching, case consulting with colleagues, seeking guidance from a supervisor, engaging in continued education, collaborating care with another provider of your client, learning about resources within the community & building relationships with other mental health providers. This session will delve into the world of compassionate care outside of the therapy room to best support our clients within the therapy room. Learning Objectives: 1. Following this presentation, participants will be able to identify higher levels of care within mental health. 2. Following this presentation, participants will be able to identify at least four ways they can best serve their clients when they are not in session with them. 3. Following this presentation, participants will be able to identify their own strengths and unique abilities in which they can lean into regarding best practice in collaboration of care.
Lindsey Rae Ackerman, LMFT #130278
Vice President of Clinical Services, Clear Behavioral Health
Your Journey: Pathways to Success in the Treatment Center World as a Clinician
Lindsey Rae Ackerman is a Certified Health and Life Coach, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and the Vice President of Clinical Services at Clear Behavioral Health. With a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University and specialized training in Addiction and Eating Disorders from The Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies, Lindsey Rae has built a dynamic career dedicated to helping others heal and thrive. Her journey from healing her own trauma to becoming a leader in the behavioral health field has been fueled by compassion, continuous learning, and a deep commitment to guiding others. Lindsey Rae combines her extensive experience in interpersonal-organizational management, creative visual merchandising, and therapeutic practice to create transformative environments for her clients. In this session, she will share her personal and professional path to success, offering insights and inspiration for new clinicians entering the workforce. Attendees will walk away with valuable strategies for cultivating creativity in their career goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned expert who is passionate about empowering the next generation of clinicians.
Shannon Braasch, MA
Director of Business Development & Organizational Development,
Reasons Eating Disorder Center
Strategic Leadership: Skills to Lead with Confidence and Impact
In this interactive session, participants will engage in a self-assessment to uncover their strengths in purpose drivers and leadership styles. The workshop will guide attendees through the process of identifying and understanding their core leadership motivations, and how to effectively leverage these strengths to enhance their leadership impact. Additionally, the session will delve into the critical role these strengths play in conducting crucial conversations with their team, providing practical strategies to lead with purpose, confidence, and authenticity. This session is designed to empower leaders to unlock their full potential and drive meaningful change within their organizations. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify Leadership Styles: Participants will identify and apply appropriate leadership styles (coercive, authoritative, affiliative, etc.) in various situations. 2. Use Effective Communication: Participants will implement techniques for managing crucial conversations in leadership. 3. Self-Assess Leadership Skills: Participants will assess their leadership strengths and weaknesses for personal development.
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Ryan Jackson
Chief Executive Officer & Head of SEO Strategy, Jackson Digital
The SEO and SEM Playbook: HThe SEO and SEM Playbook: How to Dominate the Digital Space in Mental Health Treatment
Join us for a dynamic session where you'll discover cutting-edge digital marketing techniques tailored specifically for the mental health field. With over 10 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse, our expert presenter will guide you through the essentials of SEO, SEM, and content marketing. You'll learn how to craft compelling messages, engage your audience on social media, and measure your success to ensure ongoing impact. Whether you're a clinic director, marketing manager, or outreach coordinator, this session will equip you with the tools you need to enhance your outreach and connect with those who need your help most. Key Takeaways: Master the basics of SEO and SEM to make your services more discoverable. Create impactful content that resonates with clients and their families. Build a supportive online community through effective social media strategies. Measure and optimize your marketing efforts to drive continuous improvement. Who Should Attend: This session is ideal for mental health and substance abuse treatment professionals looking to elevate their marketing strategies and maximize their impact. Learning Objectives: 1. Following this presentation, participants will be able to identify the key elements of an effective SEO and SEM strategy tailored to the mental health and substance abuse treatment industry. 2. Following this presentation, participants will be able to utilize specific content creation techniques that enhance client engagement and build trust within the mental health community. 3. Following this presentation, participants will be able to explain how to measure the success of their digital marketing efforts and make data-driven adjustments to optimize outreach and impact.
Heather Lipman, MBA & CPRW (Certified Professional Resume Writer)
Global Talent Lead, Hire Writing
How to Market Your Candidacy
Most people construct a resume, a social bio, or an elevator pitch using data that is meaningful to them. The problem is an approach fueled by, and focused on, self (eg ‘sell yourself’) actually excludes the primary target: your audience. While many will cringe at this notion, remember acceptance is key: landing a job, gaining a follower, or securing clinical supervision are akin to closing a sale. When you employ a buyer/seller or problem/solution framework, new doors open. This workshop will orient you to a strategic mindset, the concept of ‘pre-search’, and practical application of precision messaging and delivery. Learning Objectives: 1) Participants will be able to explain an 'others-oriented' mindset; 2) Participants will gain a new understanding of the term 'candidacy'; 3) Participants will be able to describe how to conduct 'pre-search'
Alison Shlomi, LCSW #82018
Launched Therapy Group
CBT Made Easy: A Practical Guide to Delivering CBT
This presentation focuses on practical application of CBT so participants learn to translate CBT concepts into interventions with clients. A worksheet will be provided as a guide. First, they will learn what CBT is and why it's important. Second they will use the CBT triangle to help understand the link between thoughts, emotions and behaviors. In addition to setting up a triangle, they will learn how to teach clients to help themselves. Finally, participants will review a 4 step process that explores their irrational/unhelpful thoughts and re-frames them into more effective rational/helpful thoughts.
Baback Bob Gabbay, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Destinations for Teens
Integrating Collaboration With Psychiatry Into Your Therapeutic Practice
This workshop is intended to provide early career therapists with the tools to formulate effecting collaboration strategies with Psychiatry colleagues. Basic diagnosis and treatment strategies will be discuss as well. Learning Objectives: 1) What situations to refer to a psychiatrist 2) How to educate clients as to the role of Psychiatry 3) Developing a rudimentary understanding of common psychotropic medications, indications, and side effects
Sharon Volner, LMFT #47484
Chief Clinical Officer,
La Ventana Treatment Programs
When Healers Gets Wounded: Combatting Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Self care
For decades most everybody, regardless of their age, education, gender, title, or profession at some point struggle with symptoms of anxiety, a “fake it till you make it” fraud in their role. The goal of this workshop is to identify what Imposter Syndrome is and how it specifically impacts professionals in the field of addiction, recovery, and mental health. This course will also provide validating and simple tools to help any professional cope with and overcome Imposter Syndrome. This course is especially essential in the field of addiction and mental health as professionals and healers alike become crippled and wounded psychologically. The take away for attendees in this course will be a sense of an instant sense of validation, credibility, improved confidence and hands-on skills that can be implemented immediately to help address and reduce symptoms of imposter syndrome. Learning Objectives: 1. Define Imposter Syndrome and related symptoms. 2. Discuss and relate how professionals and healers alike are specifically affected in the field of addiction, recovery and mental health. 3. Identify skills to address and overcome Imposter Syndrome.
3:15-4:00 PM
Choose from 8 dynamic workshops:
Maia Akiva
MENTAL HEALTH + CREATIVITY
CONTENT . PROGRAMS
Going on a date with yourself - Creative Writing for Mental Health, Addiction and Trauma
In this hands-on workshop participants will explore different emotions and experiences through creative writing exercises. By reflecting on thoughts and feelings though writing, participants will develop a deeper understanding of their own mental health, emotional intelligence and well-being. Participants will also learn how creative writing can be utilized as a powerful tool for self-expression and self-discovery. Join us and learn how use writing prompts and activities that include poetry, journaling and imaginative writing. Participants leave this session with inspiring ideas and a list of creative writing activities that work all type of clients!
Dr. Michael Grey, PsyD, LMFT, ABS
Owner of Grey Insight,
Adjunct Professor (The Chicago School)
License/ Registration numbers: CA#136636 FL#TPMF1219 NV#4734-R VA#0717002159
American Board of Sexology: (#24088)
Unlocking Healing; Harnessing the Power of BDSM for Trauma Recovery
This presentation explores various topics of human sexuality related to BDSM. Topics include historical and sociocultural contexts, changing beliefs in sex, patterns of sexual behavior. Clinical implications and the impact on individuals, couples, and families will be addressed, including a review of current sex research, and associated best clinical practices for addressing psychosexual function. Learning Objectives: • Identify 2 key differences between BDSM and Kink • Explain 3 differences between IPV and BDSM • Distinguish 2 characteristics of paraphilic disorders and consensual BDSM practices. • Explain 5 common misconceptions of BSDM. • Identify 3 systemic issues that contribute to disparities in treating Kinky clients. • Identify 3 pathologies that are not suitable to engage in BDSM. • Explain 3 ways that BDSM can be incorporated into Psychotherapy. • Specify 3 Legal and Ethical Considerations when integrating BDSM into psychotherapy. • Identify 3 potential therapeutic challenges that can arise when incorporating BDSM into Psychotherapy
Taylor Sorensen, CADC-I, CATC
Executive Coach, Vice President Client & Family Relations, Framework Recovery
“Outside the Box” - Effective Marketing Strategies for Group & Private Practice
Treating a client is one thing. Getting them in the door can be a whole different challenge. This workshop will take a unique marketing lens to help you achieve growth in your practice.
Pineniece Joshua,
BA Cultural Anthropology
Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center Training and Outreach Coordinator II
Burned Out/Stressed Out? Tune Into Mindfulness!
Robust research reflects positive outcomes from practicing mental wellbeing strategies. It is critically important for practitioners across the mental health landscape to cultivate self-care. This Mindfulness workshop provides a communal space for learning and sharing mental health wellness best-practices. The interactive format is grounded in evidence-based best practices which are presented through informal dialogues, engaging activities, video clips and guided mindfulness exercises.
Tiffiny Turner, LMFT #77574, DBT-C
Group Practice Owner
DBT for Life: clinical and personal applications
The 4 modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) will be summarized and how to apply DBT skills with patients will be explained. Essential tools of DBT will be demonstrated briefly. The interactive discussion will focus on use of these practical skills to self-regulate and thrive as a person and a clinician. Upon completion of this course, the behavioral health practitioner will be able to: •Identify the potential influence of power, privilege, and oppression on relationships with clients and colleagues. •Identify how personal history, beliefs, and values influence their behaviors when working with clients and colleagues. •Integrate the cultural humility principle of “client as an expert” when serving individual and communities
Paula Miley, Doctor of Social Work (DSW), LMFT #116553, RYT-500
Somatic Healers Collective
Resilience as Resistance: Somatic Tools to Address Racial and Other Identity-Based Trauma
Racism and bias-based incidents are pervasive and continually re-injurious. In this workshop, we reframe resilience as increasing our capacity to resist oppression and engage in activism. Through education and experiential learning, participants will learn about the signs and symptoms associated with racial/bias-based stress and trauma and strategies that disrupt, disarm, and dismantle the impact of this insidious form of trauma. Following the presentation, participants will be able to identify symptoms related to racial and other identity-based trauma and utilize somatic techniques to address it. Participants will learn how to create an action plan that includes intervention and response strategies to be used before, during, and after bias-based traumatic events.
Ken Struss
Vice President of Admissions and Marketing, Thrive Treatment
Mastering Teamwork: The Collaboration Formula for Better Client Outcomes
Effective interdepartmental collaboration can significantly improve both client care and job satisfaction for clinicians in behavioral health. This workshop explores the critical role clinicians play in fostering collaboration across departments, leading to more integrated care and better outcomes for clients. Participants will gain practical strategies for enhancing communication, streamlining processes, and building a culture of teamwork. Through case studies and interactive discussions, clinicians will learn how their contributions can positively impact both the treatment experience and their professional fulfillment. Learning Objectives: 1) Identify at least three key benefits of effective interdepartmental collaboration in improving client care and clinician satisfaction. 2) Develop a personal action plan for enhancing collaboration with other departments within your organization. 3) Demonstrate understanding of your specific role in fostering teamwork and communication to support integrated client care.
Friday 9/27 | Night Owls
11:45-12:30 PM
Choose from 8 dynamic workshops:
Elizabeth G’Sell LMFT #132424
Affiliated with Discovery Behavioral Health, South Bay Eating Disorder Coalition, Los Angeles Eating Disorder Collective, LGBTQ+ Association of Addiction & Mental Health Professionals, CAMFT, AASECT
Compassionate Collaboration of Care for your Clients
As therapists, we provide therapeutic treatment within session, yet the service we provide does not stop within the therapy room. There is a plethora of best practice that we provide our clients when we are not providing therapy. Some examples are note taking, ensuring your administrative pieces are up to date, researching, case consulting with colleagues, seeking guidance from a supervisor, engaging in continued education, collaborating care with another provider of your client, learning about resources within the community & building relationships with other mental health providers. This session will delve into the world of compassionate care outside of the therapy room to best support our clients within the therapy room. Learning Objectives: 1. Following this presentation, participants will be able to identify higher levels of care within mental health. 2. Following this presentation, participants will be able to identify at least four ways they can best serve their clients when they are not in session with them. 3. Following this presentation, participants will be able to identify their own strengths and unique abilities in which they can lean into regarding best practice in collaboration of care.
Lindsey Rae Ackerman, LMFT #130278
Vice President of Clinical Services, Clear Behavioral Health
Your Journey: Pathways to Success in the Treatment Center World as a Clinician
Lindsey Rae Ackerman is a Certified Health and Life Coach, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and the Vice President of Clinical Services at Clear Behavioral Health. With a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University and specialized training in Addiction and Eating Disorders from The Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies, Lindsey Rae has built a dynamic career dedicated to helping others heal and thrive. Her journey from healing her own trauma to becoming a leader in the behavioral health field has been fueled by compassion, continuous learning, and a deep commitment to guiding others. Lindsey Rae combines her extensive experience in interpersonal-organizational management, creative visual merchandising, and therapeutic practice to create transformative environments for her clients. In this session, she will share her personal and professional path to success, offering insights and inspiration for new clinicians entering the workforce. Attendees will walk away with valuable strategies for cultivating creativity in their career goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned expert who is passionate about empowering the next generation of clinicians.
Claire St. John, MPH RDN CEDS-C
Director of Operations
Reasons Eating Disorder Center
Language Matters: Treating Body Image in Eating Disorder Patients
Body image issues are often at the inception of an eating disorder and can linger long in to recovery. As clinicians, how we talk about bodies and body image issues can imapact patients' recovery. The workshop will focus on cultural pressures, fatphobia and how to increase awareness of the impact our words have as clinicians, in eating disorder treatment and all therapeutic settings. Learning Objectives: 1. Describe how body image impacts patients of all sizes and diagnoses 2. Identify words or phrases that can be problematic in a treatment setting and why 3. List supportive, weight-neutral words or phrases and identify how to incorporate them into individual and group treatment settings.
Ruth Lopez
Treatment Placement Specialist, Acadia Healthcare
Networking and Professional Relationships
Learn about the importance of building strong relationships. Learning Objectives: a--explain the importance of building professional relationships b--identify the most comfortable way in which you can build your own name brand c--identify the relationships you make and how to best maintain them
Heather Lipman, MBA & CPRW (Certified Professional Resume Writer)
Global Talent Lead, Hire Writing
How to Market Your Candidacy
Most people construct a resume, a social bio, or an elevator pitch using data that is meaningful to them. The problem is an approach fueled by, and focused on, self (eg ‘sell yourself’) actually excludes the primary target: your audience. While many will cringe at this notion, remember acceptance is key: landing a job, gaining a follower, or securing clinical supervision are akin to closing a sale. When you employ a buyer/seller or problem/solution framework, new doors open. This workshop will orient you to a strategic mindset, the concept of ‘pre-search’, and practical application of precision messaging and delivery. Learning Objectives: 1) Participants will be able to explain an 'others-oriented' mindset; 2) Participants will gain a new understanding of the term 'candidacy'; 3) Participants will be able to describe how to conduct 'pre-search'
Sharon Volner, LMFT #47484
Chief Clinical Officer,
La Ventana Treatment Programs
When Healers Gets Wounded: Combatting Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Self care
For decades most everybody, regardless of their age, education, gender, title, or profession at some point struggle with symptoms of anxiety, a “fake it till you make it” fraud in their role. The goal of this workshop is to identify what Imposter Syndrome is and how it specifically impacts professionals in the field of addiction, recovery, and mental health. This course will also provide validating and simple tools to help any professional cope with and overcome Imposter Syndrome. This course is especially essential in the field of addiction and mental health as professionals and healers alike become crippled and wounded psychologically. The take away for attendees in this course will be a sense of an instant sense of validation, credibility, improved confidence and hands-on skills that can be implemented immediately to help address and reduce symptoms of imposter syndrome. Learning Objectives: 1. Define Imposter Syndrome and related symptoms. 2. Discuss and relate how professionals and healers alike are specifically affected in the field of addiction, recovery and mental health. 3. Identify skills to address and overcome Imposter Syndrome.
Ken Struss
Vice President of Admissions and Marketing, Thrive Treatment
Mastering Teamwork: The Collaboration Formula for Better Client Outcomes
Effective interdepartmental collaboration can significantly improve both client care and job satisfaction for clinicians in behavioral health. This workshop explores the critical role clinicians play in fostering collaboration across departments, leading to more integrated care and better outcomes for clients. Participants will gain practical strategies for enhancing communication, streamlining processes, and building a culture of teamwork. Through case studies and interactive discussions, clinicians will learn how their contributions can positively impact both the treatment experience and their professional fulfillment. Learning Objectives: 1) Identify at least three key benefits of effective interdepartmental collaboration in improving client care and clinician satisfaction. 2) Develop a personal action plan for enhancing collaboration with other departments within your organization. 3) Demonstrate understanding of your specific role in fostering teamwork and communication to support integrated client care.
Alison Shlomi, LCSW #82018
Launched Therapy Group
CBT Made Easy: A Practical Guide to Delivering CBT
This presentation focuses on practical application of CBT so participants learn to translate CBT concepts into interventions with clients. A worksheet will be provided as a guide. First, they will learn what CBT is and why it's important. Second they will use the CBT triangle to help understand the link between thoughts, emotions and behaviors. In addition to setting up a triangle, they will learn how to teach clients to help themselves. Finally, participants will review a 4 step process that explores their irrational/unhelpful thoughts and re-frames them into more effective rational/helpful thoughts.
4:15-5:15 PM
Choose from 8 dynamic workshops:
Dr. Michael Grey, PsyD, LMFT, ABS
Owner of Grey Insight,
Adjunct Professor (The Chicago School)
License/ Registration numbers: CA#136636 FL#TPMF1219 NV#4734-R VA#0717002159
American Board of Sexology: (#24088)
Unlocking Healing; Harnessing the Power of BDSM for Trauma Recovery
This presentation explores various topics of human sexuality related to BDSM. Topics include historical and sociocultural contexts, changing beliefs in sex, patterns of sexual behavior. Clinical implications and the impact on individuals, couples, and families will be addressed, including a review of current sex research, and associated best clinical practices for addressing psychosexual function. Learning Objectives: • Identify 2 key differences between BDSM and Kink • Explain 3 differences between IPV and BDSM • Distinguish 2 characteristics of paraphilic disorders and consensual BDSM practices. • Explain 5 common misconceptions of BSDM. • Identify 3 systemic issues that contribute to disparities in treating Kinky clients. • Identify 3 pathologies that are not suitable to engage in BDSM. • Explain 3 ways that BDSM can be incorporated into Psychotherapy. • Specify 3 Legal and Ethical Considerations when integrating BDSM into psychotherapy. • Identify 3 potential therapeutic challenges that can arise when incorporating BDSM into Psychotherapy
Shannon Braasch, MA
Director of Business Development & Organizational Development,
Reasons Eating Disorder Center
Strategic Leadership: Skills to Lead with Confidence and Impact
In this interactive session, participants will engage in a self-assessment to uncover their strengths in purpose drivers and leadership styles. The workshop will guide attendees through the process of identifying and understanding their core leadership motivations, and how to effectively leverage these strengths to enhance their leadership impact. Additionally, the session will delve into the critical role these strengths play in conducting crucial conversations with their team, providing practical strategies to lead with purpose, confidence, and authenticity. This session is designed to empower leaders to unlock their full potential and drive meaningful change within their organizations. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify Leadership Styles: Participants will identify and apply appropriate leadership styles (coercive, authoritative, affiliative, etc.) in various situations. 2. Use Effective Communication: Participants will implement techniques for managing crucial conversations in leadership. 3. Self-Assess Leadership Skills: Participants will assess their leadership strengths and weaknesses for personal development.
Margot Rittenhouse, LPCC #12078
Alsana Director of Clinical Services for Westlake Village, CA PHP/IOP
Understanding Compassion-Focused Therapy in Eating Disorder Treatment
Discover the transformative power of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) in our specialized eating disorder treatment framework. This workshop will provide an in-depth understanding of CFT, exploring how it guides our approach to fostering self-compassion, reducing shame, and promoting emotional resilience in clients. We’ll discuss the core principles of CFT and demonstrate how this compassionate framework supports recovery and empowers individuals to build healthier relationships with themselves and their bodies. Join us to learn how CFT is integrated into our treatment program and how it can be a crucial tool in the journey to healing. Learning objectives: 1) Be able to define the core tenants of CFT; 2) Understand the Three Circles Model; 3) Identify how the Three Circles Model and Compassion relate to eating disorders.
Ryan Jackson
Chief Executive Officer & Head of SEO Strategy, Jackson Digital
The SEO and SEM Playbook: HThe SEO and SEM Playbook: How to Dominate the Digital Space in Mental Health Treatment
Join us for a dynamic session where you'll discover cutting-edge digital marketing techniques tailored specifically for the mental health field. With over 10 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse, our expert presenter will guide you through the essentials of SEO, SEM, and content marketing. You'll learn how to craft compelling messages, engage your audience on social media, and measure your success to ensure ongoing impact. Whether you're a clinic director, marketing manager, or outreach coordinator, this session will equip you with the tools you need to enhance your outreach and connect with those who need your help most. Key Takeaways: Master the basics of SEO and SEM to make your services more discoverable. Create impactful content that resonates with clients and their families. Build a supportive online community through effective social media strategies. Measure and optimize your marketing efforts to drive continuous improvement. Who Should Attend: This session is ideal for mental health and substance abuse treatment professionals looking to elevate their marketing strategies and maximize their impact. Learning Objectives: 1. Following this presentation, participants will be able to identify the key elements of an effective SEO and SEM strategy tailored to the mental health and substance abuse treatment industry. 2. Following this presentation, participants will be able to utilize specific content creation techniques that enhance client engagement and build trust within the mental health community. 3. Following this presentation, participants will be able to explain how to measure the success of their digital marketing efforts and make data-driven adjustments to optimize outreach and impact.
Tiffiny Turner, LMFT #77574, DBT-C
Group Practice Owner
Cultural Humility : the “I” in humility!
Mixture of didactic and experiential/ introspective exercises to introduce and learn about Cultural Humility. Cultural Humility is an ongoing process of self-exploration and critique which aims to impact how we see and engage with others in a curious respectful way. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the behavioral health practitioner will be able to: • Identify the potential influence of power, privilege, and oppression on relationships with clients and colleagues. • Identify how personal history, beliefs, and values influence their behaviors when working with clients and colleagues. • Integrate the cultural humility principle of “client as an expert” when serving individual and communities
Taylor Sorensen, CADC-I, CATC
Executive Coach, Vice President Client & Family Relations,
Framework Recovery
“Outside the Box” - Effective Marketing Strategies for Group & Private Practice
Treating a client is one thing. Getting them in the door can be a whole different challenge. This workshop will take a unique marketing lens to help you achieve growth in your practice.
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Gabrielle Loomis-Annett, LPCC #10595, LISAC, CCTP
D&G Counseling, Consulting & Coaching
Substance Use Disorder - The Hidden Diagnosis
The prevalence of substance use disorder is rampant in this country. From glasses of wine to unwind, gummy‘s to go to sleep or opiates to manage pain, we are a society that is hooked on substances. In the latest 2022 study, 168.7 million people or almost 60% of the U.S. population reported some form of substance use. Yet many therapists have minimal to no training about how to treat substance use disorders (SUD). Whether you are in private practice or work at an agency or anything in between, you are probably unknowingly treating individuals who are using substances. In this workshop, Gabrielle Loomis-Annett, a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor will assist clinicians with practical tools to address SUD in their day to day counseling. Together we will explore the spectrum of SUD from mild to severe as well as corresponding interventions and approaches to treatment. After this workshop, you will 1) understand how to protect yourself from the liabilities associated with Substance Use Disorder; 2) develop the proper assessments for your practice or position; 3) learn practical language and approaches to addressing SUD with your clients and 4) gather helpful resources for necessary referrals.
Maia Akiva
MENTAL HEALTH + CREATIVITYCONTENT . PROGRAMS
Going on a date with yourself - Creative Writing for Mental Health, Addiction and Trauma
In this hands-on workshop participants will explore different emotions and experiences through creative writing exercises. By reflecting on thoughts and feelings though writing, participants will develop a deeper understanding of their own mental health, emotional intelligence and well-being. Participants will also learn how creative writing can be utilized as a powerful tool for self-expression and self-discovery. Join us and learn how use writing prompts and activities that include poetry, journaling and imaginative writing. Participants leave this session with inspiring ideas and a list of creative writing activities that work all type of clients!
Saturday 9/28 | Early Risers
10:30-11:15 AM
Choose from 8 dynamic workshops:
Ryan Jackson
Chief Executive Officer & Head of SEO Strategy, Jackson Digital
The SEO and SEM Playbook: HThe SEO and SEM Playbook: How to Dominate the Digital Space in Mental Health Treatment
Join us for a dynamic session where you'll discover cutting-edge digital marketing techniques tailored specifically for the mental health field. With over 10 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse, our expert presenter will guide you through the essentials of SEO, SEM, and content marketing. You'll learn how to craft compelling messages, engage your audience on social media, and measure your success to ensure ongoing impact. Whether you're a clinic director, marketing manager, or outreach coordinator, this session will equip you with the tools you need to enhance your outreach and connect with those who need your help most. Key Takeaways: Master the basics of SEO and SEM to make your services more discoverable. Create impactful content that resonates with clients and their families. Build a supportive online community through effective social media strategies. Measure and optimize your marketing efforts to drive continuous improvement. Who Should Attend: This session is ideal for mental health and substance abuse treatment professionals looking to elevate their marketing strategies and maximize their impact. Learning Objectives: 1. Following this presentation, participants will be able to identify the key elements of an effective SEO and SEM strategy tailored to the mental health and substance abuse treatment industry. 2. Following this presentation, participants will be able to utilize specific content creation techniques that enhance client engagement and build trust within the mental health community. 3. Following this presentation, participants will be able to explain how to measure the success of their digital marketing efforts and make data-driven adjustments to optimize outreach and impact.
Charity Simpson, NCC, LPC, CET 3, ASGPP, LPCA, NBCC
Independent Consultant, Counselor & Program Director, Compass Consulting
Psychodrama Essentials: A Powerful Introductory Journey
Discover the fundamental tools of psychodrama and learn how to apply them effectively in your clinical work by experiencing and practicing them. This workshop offers a brief but comprehensive introduction to the essential psychodramatic techniques of sociometry, doubling, mirroring, role reversal, and group sharing. No prior psychodrama experience is necessary. Objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: v Recognize, Apply, and Articulate Psychodramatic Techniques: Ø Identify scenarios where psychodramatic methods like concretization, doubling, mirroring, and role reversal can be applied effectively in therapy. Ø Utilize concretization to engage and deepen therapeutic activities, foster group cohesion during introductions, and provide clients with resources for more profound therapeutic work. Ø Practice doubling to express and explore thoughts and emotions from the perspective of another person or object as well as better attune to clients. Ø Understand mirroring and use it to reflect clients' emotions and behaviors, promoting empathy and deeper therapeutic connection. Ø Engage in role reversal to gain new insights, broaden understanding of different perspectives, support personal and interpersonal growth, and resource clients for deeper therapeutic work. Ø Facilitate group sharing to foster mutual understanding and empathy and solidify therapeutic impact and growth in individual and group settings.
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Karynne Witkin & Alyssa Mueller, LCSW #121229
Karynne: CEO
Alyssa: Clinical Director
California Prime Recovery
Interviews & Being a Quality Candidate
How do you present yourself as a quality candidate to potential employers? What can you expect from the interview process? Throughout this workshop we will be diving into topics that will challenge you to evaluate your own skill sets and values, how you are connecting the dots for potential employers, and how to choose a role that will support you in your long-term career goals. Some of the questions that will be discussed are: What parts of my story am I wishing to tell and why? How am I balancing "transparency" in the interview process? Why do I want to work for this organization? Is their mission one I'm willing to sacrifice for? How do I know? What am I bringing to the table? How am I compensating for underdeveloped skills? How do I know if an organization's culture is a good fit for my long-term success?
Gabrielle Loomis-Annett, LPCC #10595, LISAC, CCTP
D&G Counseling, Consulting & Coaching
Substance Use Disorder - The Hidden Diagnosis
The prevalence of substance use disorder is rampant in this country. From glasses of wine to unwind, gummy‘s to go to sleep or opiates to manage pain, we are a society that is hooked on substances. In the latest 2022 study, 168.7 million people or almost 60% of the U.S. population reported some form of substance use. Yet many therapists have minimal to no training about how to treat substance use disorders (SUD). Whether you are in private practice or work at an agency or anything in between, you are probably unknowingly treating individuals who are using substances. In this workshop, Gabrielle Loomis-Annett, a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor will assist clinicians with practical tools to address SUD in their day to day counseling. Together we will explore the spectrum of SUD from mild to severe as well as corresponding interventions and approaches to treatment. After this workshop, you will 1) understand how to protect yourself from the liabilities associated with Substance Use Disorder; 2) develop the proper assessments for your practice or position; 3) learn practical language and approaches to addressing SUD with your clients and 4) gather helpful resources for necessary referrals.
Adrienne Glasser LCSW (NY), RDMT
Befriending Therapist Parts: Experiential IFS As Burnout Prevention
Befriending Therapist Parts: Experiential IFS As Burnout Prevention
This presentation experientially explores the compassionate model of Internal Family Systems (IFS) which validates the real reasons why therapists become burnt out and outlines common therapist parts. This presentation will explore how helping professionals can use their connection to Self for the resourcing needed in the face of challenging clients. By befriending our therapist parts, rather than fighting them, we can show our protective systems and past wounds the appreciation they deserve for survival. The result is more compassion and energy to be with those we serve and return to our own sense of purpose and creative passion for the work we do. Learning Objectives: (1) Participants will be able to identify the qualities of Self Energy and qualities of protective parts that protect. (2) Participants will have a working understanding of how curiosity and compassion leads to less internal conflict. (3) Participants will have an understanding of common therapist parts and how to attend to them.
Taylor Sorensen, CADC-I, CATC
Executive Coach, Vice President Client & Family Relations,
Framework Recovery
“Outside the Box” - Effective Marketing Strategies for Group & Private Practice
Treating a client is one thing. Getting them in the door can be a whole different challenge. This workshop will take a unique marketing lens to help you achieve growth in your practice.
Laura Brownstein, AMFT#128589 , APCC #10495
Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider. Associate Clinician at Family Therapy LA
"Moment of happiness" for clinicians
"Moment of happiness" is the term I use for self-care. Finding this moment is different for everyone. Using it is essential and vital for clinician's own well-being so we can take care of and treat our clients. In this workshop, we will go over self-care strategies, interventions, and practice some interventions so we can find what works for us and that we can use when we need it. Let's not wait to find our moment when we are in crisis or burned out, let's find it and use it now while we are still enjoying what we do and have the space to take care of ourselves. 1. Learn research of stages of burnout and impact on clinicians 2. Learn and practice ways of self-care and finding our "moment of happiness" 3. Explore ways to navigate compassion fatigue and second-hand trauma in the work we do.
Robyn Caruso, LMFT #80168, CEDS-C
Founder and Clinical Director of AlignED Care Eating Disorder and Mental Health Center, Clinical Faculty, Antioch University Los Angeles
Optimizing Client Care with Clinical Outcome Measures: Tools, Application, and Best Practices
This workshop provides an in-depth exploration of essential clinical outcome measures like PHQ-9, GAD-7, Feedback Informed Treatment session rating scale, EAT-26, PCL-5, and DES II. Participants will learn how to effectively use these tools to validate client progress, revise treatment plans, and gather diagnostic information. We will discuss the benefits and limitations of each measure, followed by an interactive session where you can apply these tools to real cases. The facilitator will share practical insights from their clinical experience to enhance your understanding and application of these tools. Learning Objectives: 1) Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to use tools like PHQ-9, GAD-7, EAT-26, PCL-5, DES II, and Feedback Informed Treatment session rating scale to assess client progress, revise treatment plans, and gather diagnostic information. 2) Participants will critically examine the strengths and weaknesses of each clinical measure discussed, enabling them to select the most appropriate tools for different clinical scenarios. 3) Through interactive discussions and case applications, participants will develop the skills to effectively integrate clinical outcome measures into their practice, drawing on the facilitator's experience and best practices to improve client outcomes.
3:15-4:00 PM
Choose from 8 dynamic workshops:
Alexis Jarrell, LMFT #127247and Angelica Cruz AMFT #142984
Alexis: Founder of Whole Human Wellness and Supervisor to Associate Therapists
Angelica: Therapist at Whole Human Wellness
Building Bridges: Enhancing Parent-Teen Communication and Strengthening Family Dynamics in Therapy
Join us for “Building Bridges: Enhancing Parent-Teen Communication and Strengthening Family Dynamics in Therapy,” a workshop designed to explore resources and tools to foster healthier relationships within families. This interactive session will explore effective strategies for improving communication between parents and teens, understanding and addressing attachment issues, and navigating complex family dynamics. Participants will gain practical tools for fostering open dialogue, building trust, and resolving conflicts, all within a therapeutic framework. Through case studies, resources, role-playing, and expert insights, you'll leave with actionable skills to utilize with your clients. Learning Objectives: 1) Develop Effective Communication Strategies: Learn practical techniques to enhance open and respectful dialogue between parents and teens, fostering better understanding and reducing conflict within the family. 2. Understand and Address Attachment Issues: Gain insights into how attachment styles impact parent-teen relationships and acquire tools to address and improve these dynamics in a therapeutic context as well as explore your own attachment style. 3. Navigate Complex Family Dynamics: Explore strategies to manage and resolve common family conflicts, and strengthen overall family cohesion, using therapeutic approaches and interventions as well as explore your own family dynamics and how that impacts your clinical work.
Claire St. John, MPH RDN CEDS-C
Director of Operations
Reasons Eating Disorder Center
Language Matters: Treating Body Image in Eating Disorder Patients
Body image issues are often at the inception of an eating disorder and can linger long in to recovery. As clinicians, how we talk about bodies and body image issues can imapact patients' recovery. The workshop will focus on cultural pressures, fatphobia and how to increase awareness of the impact our words have as clinicians, in eating disorder treatment and all therapeutic settings.
Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MFT (49842), LPCC (844), CEDS-C
Therapist, Life Coach, Clinical Consultant
How to Manage These Potentially Treatment-Interfering Obstacles: Social Media, Nutrition/Diet, and Our Ethics
Therapists are not necessarily taught to manage these potential treatment-interfering obstacles. Yet, often, social media can add stumbling blocks to even stellar treatment plans. Nutrition/diet can activate or amplify symptoms that "look like" mental health symptoms. And our ethics: When simply obeyed and not incorporated with clinical thoughtfulness, these can taint even an otherwise excellent therapeutic alliance. Start automatically uncovering and managing these hidden obstacles in your practices. Following this presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Describe “problematic” social media use. 2. List three symptoms that can look like mental health diagnostic criteria but may come directly from nutrition-related practices. 3. Identify at least one way to apply clinical reasoning while adhering to ethics codes.
TJ Woodward
Founder & CEO,
Conscious Recovery
Holding Space, Active Listening and Attunement
Many clinicians are trained to focus on symptoms and behaviors, but little attention is given to the power of deeply attuning to our clients. In this sacred space of attuned connection, we can better understand our clients and help them connect to the deeper traumas, beliefs and experiences that underlie their ineffective behaviors. In this workshop we’ll learn how to help clients access their inner-wisdom and heal from multiple layers of unresolved trauma, spiritual disconnection, and the toxicity of shame. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1) Describe two strategies useful with holding space. 2) Give an example of the results that come from deep attunement 3) Explain the difference between active listening and ordinary listening
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Jacqueline Hoagland, LCSW #27749
Executive Director, The Arrow House
Strengths Based Care
This workshop will help clinicians identify deficit based language used in the mental health field and will provide an opportunity to shift to a more strengths based approach. There will be opportunities to practice with one another ways to reframe commonly used terminology in the field that may perpetuate the stigma around mental health. At the end, there is an opportunity to work together to identify ways in which each individual can bring a more strengths based approach into the community.
Heather Everett, LMFT #94573
Private Practice, Mind-Body Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor
Unveiling Defenses and Embracing Emotions: Harnessing the Transformative Power of the Mind-Body Connection
This experiential workshop explores the mind-body connection by identifying psychological defenses that block emotions. Participants will learn how anxiety, shame, and guilt inhibit access to core emotions and apply the Change Triangle to foster deeper self-awareness and interpersonal connections. Through interactive exercise, the workshop emphasizes integrating curiosity and compassion to better understand and navigate emotional experiences, promoting healthier and more authentic relationships with self and others. Participants will leave with practical tools to get into the body, stay present, and emotionally connected. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify and Understand Defenses and Core Emotions: Participants will learn to recognize 3 defenses that protect or inhibit core emotions and identify 7 core emotions. 2. Explore the Impact of Anxiety, Guilt, and Shame: Participants will understand how anxiety, guilt, and shame inhibit access to core emotions, and practice 2 ways to manage them. 3. Apply the Change Triangle: Participants will learn about the Change Triangle and how to apply it to one real-life scenario to better connect with their core emotions, fostering deeper connections with themselves and others. 4. Integrate Curiosity and Compassion: Participants will practice integrating curiosity and compassion into their exploration of mind-body connection, enhancing their ability to understand and embrace their emotional experiences with empathy and openness.
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Mandi K Rector, MS,
Katie Piel, MA, LMFT#132800
Mandi: Director, Clinical Outreach
Katie: Clinical Lead
Within Health
The Harm of Weight Stigma in Medical Settings
This workshop aims to educate healthcare providers and support staff on the negative impacts of weight stigma in medical settings. It will explore strategies that clients in larger bodies can use to advocate for themselves during medical visits to ensure they receive appropriate and respectful care without focusing on weight unless medically pertinent. Learning Objectives: 1. Understanding Weight Stigma 2. Learn strategies for effective advocacy—how patients can communicate their needs and preferences without focusing on weight. 3. Develop an action plan to implement learned strategies in their practice.
Saturday 9/28 | Night Owls
11:45-12:30 PM
Choose from 8 dynamic workshops:
Stella Liang, AMFT # 141656, APCC #14631 and Victoria Marohn, AMFT #136812
Therapists at Whole Human Wellness
Building Bridges: Enhancing Parent-Teen Communication and Strengthening Family Dynamics in Therapy
Join us for “Building Bridges: Enhancing Parent-Teen Communication and Strengthening Family Dynamics in Therapy,” a workshop designed to explore resources and tools to foster healthier relationships within families. This interactive session will explore effective strategies for improving communication between parents and teens, understanding and addressing attachment issues, and navigating complex family dynamics. Participants will gain practical tools for fostering open dialogue, building trust, and resolving conflicts, all within a therapeutic framework. Through case studies, resources, role-playing, and expert insights, you'll leave with actionable skills to utilize with your clients. Learning Objectives: 1) Develop Effective Communication Strategies: Learn practical techniques to enhance open and respectful dialogue between parents and teens, fostering better understanding and reducing conflict within the family. 2. Understand and Address Attachment Issues: Gain insights into how attachment styles impact parent-teen relationships and acquire tools to address and improve these dynamics in a therapeutic context as well as explore your own attachment style. 3. Navigate Complex Family Dynamics: Explore strategies to manage and resolve common family conflicts, and strengthen overall family cohesion, using therapeutic approaches and interventions as well as explore your own family dynamics and how that impacts your clinical work.
Taylor Sorensen, CADC-I, CATC
Executive Coach, Vice President Client & Family Relations,
Framework Recovery
“Outside the Box” - Effective Marketing Strategies for Group & Private Practice
Treating a client is one thing. Getting them in the door can be a whole different challenge. This workshop will take a unique marketing lens to help you achieve growth in your practice.
Karynne Witkin & Alyssa Mueller, LCSW #121229
Karynne: CEO
Alyssa: Clinical DirectorCalifornia Prime Recovery
Interviews & Being a Quality Candidate
How do you present yourself as a quality candidate to potential employers? What can you expect from the interview process? Throughout this workshop we will be diving into topics that will challenge you to evaluate your own skill sets and values, how you are connecting the dots for potential employers, and how to choose a role that will support you in your long-term career goals. Some of the questions that will be discussed are: What parts of my story am I wishing to tell and why? How am I balancing "transparency" in the interview process? Why do I want to work for this organization? Is their mission one I'm willing to sacrifice for? How do I know? What am I bringing to the table? How am I compensating for underdeveloped skills? How do I know if an organization's culture is a good fit for my long-term success?
Laura Brownstein, AMFT#128589 , APCC #10495
Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider. Associate Clinician at Family Therapy LA
"Moment of happiness" for clinicians
"Moment of happiness" is the term I use for self-care. Finding this moment is different for everyone. Using it is essential and vital for clinician's own well-being so we can take care of and treat our clients. In this workshop, we will go over self-care strategies, interventions, and practice some interventions so we can find what works for us and that we can use when we need it. Let's not wait to find our moment when we are in crisis or burned out, let's find it and use it now while we are still enjoying what we do and have the space to take care of ourselves. 1. Learn research of stages of burnout and impact on clinicians 2. Learn and practice ways of self-care and finding our "moment of happiness" 3. Explore ways to navigate compassion fatigue and second-hand trauma in the work we do.
Ken Struss
Vice President of Admissions and Marketing, Thrive Treatment
Networking and Professional Relationships
In this interactive workshop, we will explore the essential skills and strategies for building and maintaining effective professional relationships within the therapeutic community. Participants will learn the importance of networking, practical tips for initiating and sustaining connections, and how to leverage these relationships for career growth and improved client outcomes. Through group activities and real-life case studies, attendees will gain valuable insights into creating a supportive network that enhances their practice and professional development. Join us to elevate your networking skills and foster meaningful professional relationships.
Molly Binenfeld, APCC #12584, AMFT #135618
Primary Therapist, Alsana Westlake PHP/IOP
Body Compassion
In this presentation, we will explore the complex nature of health, moving away from a focus on weight or appearance as a measure of well-being. Together we will understand the impact of compassion-focused therapy on healing from diet culture, weight stigma, and trauma. Using this framework, we'll provide practical tools to improve self-care and help individuals develop a more compassionate and holistic view of their bodies and how to care for them. Learning Objectives: 1. Explore the myriad factors that comprise health outside of weight and appearance 2. Understand how compassion and the foundations of Compassion-Focused Therapy can promote embodiment and improve an individual's relationship with their body 3. Identify steps to support a client in cultivating a compassionate relationship with their body
4:15-5:15 PM
Choose from 8 dynamic workshops:
Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MFT (49842), LPCC (844), CEDS-C
Therapist, Life Coach, Clinical Consultant
How to Manage These Potentially Treatment-Interfering Obstacles: Social Media, Nutrition/Diet, and Our Ethics
Therapists are not necessarily taught to manage these potential treatment-interfering obstacles. Yet, often, social media can add stumbling blocks to even stellar treatment plans. Nutrition/diet can activate or amplify symptoms that "look like" mental health symptoms. And our ethics: When simply obeyed and not incorporated with clinical thoughtfulness, these can taint even an otherwise excellent therapeutic alliance. Start automatically uncovering and managing these hidden obstacles in your practices. Following this presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Describe “problematic” social media use. 2. List three symptoms that can look like mental health diagnostic criteria but may come directly from nutrition-related practices. 3. Identify at least one way to apply clinical reasoning while adhering to ethics codes.
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Meghan Malloy, AMFT #133504
Family Therapist at the Arrow House
Identity in Adolescent and Family Therapy
This workshop will address the significance of identity in working with teens and their parents. Presenter will pull from experience working with families in residential treatment to describe some of the benefits of incorporating an identity-based lens into clinical care. Participants will engage in discussion regarding the challenges faced by adolescents without a strong sense of identity. Attendees will also learn about how parents’ identities as “good parents” may cause them to be more defensive and less effective with their kids. Presenter will share the role of identity in working with disorders like borderline personality disorder (BPD).
Charity Simpson, NCC, LPC (GA), CET 3, ASGPP, LPCA, NBCC
Independent Consultant, Counselor & Program Director, Compass Consulting
Unlocking Therapeutic Potential: Introducing Experiential Therapy to Your Clinical Practice
Participants will be introduced to the foundational principles and benefits of incorporating experiential techniques into therapeutic practice. Participants will learn about the key advantages of using experiential techniques, compared to traditional talk therapy, such as enhanced emotional processing, deeper insight into unconscious patterns, and accelerated therapeutic progress compared to verbal approaches alone. A brief overview of the triune brain model will be provided, explaining its relevance to understanding human behavior and emotional processing. Participants will explore how different parts of the brain (reptilian, limbic, and neocortex) influence responses to life experiences and how experiential interventions utilize this understanding to deepen the process and progress of therapy. Following this workshop, participants will be able to 1) Foster Self-Awareness, Emotional Reflection, and Personal Connections a) Utilize sensory-based techniques such as imagery and concretization to foster self-awareness, personal reflection, sharing, and client growth. b) Articulate personal insights and connections, enhancing group cohesion and understanding of therapeutic concepts. 2) Experientially Establish Group Guidelines for Safety and Engagement a) Learn to experientially develop group guidelines by ensuring personal safety, committing to the therapeutic process, maintaining respect for others, focusing on self-reflection, and fostering a positive, supportive group environment. 3) Implement Experiential Therapy Techniques a) Apply experiential therapy methods, such as object selection, imagery, sculpting, body utilization, and doubling to explore and reflect on the roles and dynamics of the therapist-client relationship. 4) Facilitate Group Debrief and Reflective Practices a) Lead or participate in experiential debriefing processes to analyze and reflect on experiential therapy activities and their implications for practice.
Heather Everett, LMFT #94573
Private Practice, Mind-Body Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor
Unveiling Defenses and Embracing Emotions: Harnessing the Transformative Power of the Mind-Body Connection
This experiential workshop explores the mind-body connection by identifying psychological defenses that block emotions. Participants will learn how anxiety, shame, and guilt inhibit access to core emotions and apply the Change Triangle to foster deeper self-awareness and interpersonal connections. Through interactive exercise, the workshop emphasizes integrating curiosity and compassion to better understand and navigate emotional experiences, promoting healthier and more authentic relationships with self and others. Participants will leave with practical tools to get into the body, stay present, and emotionally connected. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify and Understand Defenses and Core Emotions: Participants will learn to recognize 3 defenses that protect or inhibit core emotions and identify 7 core emotions. 2. Explore the Impact of Anxiety, Guilt, and Shame: Participants will understand how anxiety, guilt, and shame inhibit access to core emotions, and practice 2 ways to manage them. 3. Apply the Change Triangle: Participants will learn about the Change Triangle and how to apply it to one real-life scenario to better connect with their core emotions, fostering deeper connections with themselves and others. 4. Integrate Curiosity and Compassion: Participants will practice integrating curiosity and compassion into their exploration of mind-body connection, enhancing their ability to understand and embrace their emotional experiences with empathy and openness.
Ken Struss
Vice President of Admissions and Marketing, Thrive Treatment
Mastering Teamwork: The Collaboration Formula for Better Client Outcomes
Effective interdepartmental collaboration can significantly improve both client care and job satisfaction for clinicians in behavioral health. This workshop explores the critical role clinicians play in fostering collaboration across departments, leading to more integrated care and better outcomes for clients. Participants will gain practical strategies for enhancing communication, streamlining processes, and building a culture of teamwork. Through case studies and interactive discussions, clinicians will learn how their contributions can positively impact both the treatment experience and their professional fulfillment. Learning Objectives: 1) Identify at least three key benefits of effective interdepartmental collaboration in improving client care and clinician satisfaction. 2) Develop a personal action plan for enhancing collaboration with other departments within your organization. 3) Demonstrate understanding of your specific role in fostering teamwork and communication to support integrated client care.
Crayton Daniel
Clinical Outreach Specialist & Alumni Services Manager at Reasons EDC, Freelance Social Media Manager
Starting Out on Social Media
Navigating social media as a mental health professional can feel daunting, but it's an invaluable tool for building your practice, connecting with clients, and establishing your professional presence. This one-hour workshop is designed to provide you with practical, hands-on strategies to confidently start your journey on social media. We'll cover the basics of creating a professional profile, understanding your audience, and crafting content that reflects your unique voice and expertise. This workshop is interactive, with worksheets and group discussions to help you apply what you learn in real-time. Whether you're new to social media or looking to refine your approach, you'll leave with actionable steps to enhance your online presence without feeling overwhelmed. What You'll Learn: The importance of a professional online presence How to define and reach your target audience Tips for creating content that resonates with your clients Understanding social media platforms: which ones work best for you Managing your online presence ethically and effectively
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Mandi K Rector, MS,
Katie Piel, MA, LMFT#132800
Mandi: Director, Clinical Outreach Katie: Clinical Lead Within Health
The Harm of Weight Stigma in Medical Settings
This workshop aims to educate healthcare providers and support staff on the negative impacts of weight stigma in medical settings. It will explore strategies that clients in larger bodies can use to advocate for themselves during medical visits to ensure they receive appropriate and respectful care without focusing on weight unless medically pertinent. Learning Objectives: 1. Understanding Weight Stigma 2. Learn strategies for effective advocacy—how patients can communicate their needs and preferences without focusing on weight. 3. Develop an action plan to implement learned strategies in their practice.