Florida Mental Health Counselors Association upcoming events

Sip & Socialize with Bruce Law Firm (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join FMHCA and Bruce Law Firm for Sip & Socialize, a relaxed morning networking event designed to bring counselors and associated professionals together for meaningful conversation and connection.

Taking place on Friday, September 18th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Pura Vida in Palm Beach Gardens, attendees are invited to enjoy coffee, cold-pressed juices, and light bites while building new relationships, reconnecting with colleagues, and expanding their professional network in a welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you are a licensed clinician, registered intern, graduate student, or work within a related helping profession, this event offers an opportunity to connect with others in the mental health community, exchange ideas, and strengthen local professional relationships.

Our co-host, Bruce Law Firm, exclusively handles Divorce & Family Law cases throughout Palm Beach County and surrounding South Florida areas. Their practice is dedicated to helping clients navigate challenging life transitions with support, advocacy, and compassion, with a particular focus on empowering women through difficult divorce proceedings and helping them move toward a stronger future.

Come sip, socialize, and start your Friday with community and connection!

The Florida Clinician’s Survival Guide to Laws & Rules: Because "I Didn't Know" Isn't a Great Defense (8 Hour Laws and Rules) (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Did you know? With an active FMHCA membership, this webinar and other licensure-required trainings are free—activate before checkout!

Note: This offer applies only to the Registered Intern membership category.

Description: Florida laws and Board rules change, technology evolves, and the situations clinicians encounter become increasingly complex. This interactive eight-hour workshop serves as your roadmap through Florida’s legal landscape, combining current statutes, administrative rules, recent legislative updates, Board interpretations, and practical clinical application. Using realistic case studies, audience participation, and discussions of actual disciplinary trends, participants will leave with greater confidence in making legally defensible clinical decisions while avoiding common—and sometimes surprisingly expensive—mistakes.

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1392428

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

Apply Florida laws and rules to clinical case scenarios involving confidentiality, documentation, informed consent, supervision, telehealth, mandated reporting, licensure requirements, and professional boundaries.
Analyze disciplinary cases and recent legislative and regulatory changes to identify legal and ethical risks and implement strategies that reduce the likelihood of Board complaints.
Implement decision-making strategies designed to improve adherence to prevailing standards of practice.

About the Presenter:

Dr. Aaron Norton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with certifications in addictions, alcohol and drug counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical mental health counseling, trauma treatment, forensic mental health evaluation, forensic behavioral analysis, and forensic psychometry. He serves as assistant professor at the University of South Florida’s Counselor Education program, International Counseling Task Force co-chair for the American Mental Health Counselors Association, chair of the Government Relations Committee for the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association, and executive director of the National Board of Forensic Evaluators. His research interests include the intersection of counseling and technology and the role of bias in clinical practice. He co-authored the forensic evaluation section of the “AMHCA Standards for the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling,” authored the proposal for AMHCA’s Clinical Mental Health Specialist in Forensic Evaluation (CMHS-FE) credential, served on the expert panel that created the standards and written exam for the Florida Certification Board’s Certified Telehealth Practitioner (CTP) credential, and has been published in several peer-reviewed journals and professional magazines. He has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor.

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Gathering in Gratitude Networking Brunch (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join FMHCA for our Gathering in Gratitude Networking Brunch, a special opportunity to connect with fellow mental health professionals while supporting the next generation of counselors.

As the year comes to a close, take time to build meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and celebrate the relationships that strengthen our profession. Whether you're a licensed clinician, registered intern, counselor educator, graduate student, or industry partner, this event offers a welcoming space to network, collaborate, and reflect on the impact we make in our communities.

This year's brunch also serves a greater purpose. Registration proceeds and voluntary donations will benefit FMHCA's Registered Intern NCMHCE Scholarship Fund, helping registered interns offset the cost of the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination as they work toward licensure.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in our event raffle. Every attendee will receive raffle entries, with FMHCA members receiving two entries and non-members receiving one entry.

We look forward to gathering in gratitude with you and celebrating the strength, resilience, and generosity of Florida's mental health community.

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