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• Building Hope and Resiliency in Children Affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

  • Start
    16 Mar 2021
  • End
    31 May 2023
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  Description: Mental health counselors are influential in the identification and support of children affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). ACEs are experienced across the developmental lifespan and impact early brain growth, client well-being, and resiliency. This presentation will investigate ACEs and their impact on children and explore attachment-based counseling strategies to identify, support, and promote the overall success of clients who have experienced ACEs. This presentation will explore the foundational principles of hope and resiliency as they relate to increased secure attachment, which can have a significant impact by helping children overcome the barriers associated with a trauma-filled past.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-839808

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1. Mental health counselors will be able to describe Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the impacts on early brain growth, client well-being, and resiliency.

  2. Mental health counselors will be able to discuss the foundational principles of hope and resilience and the significance of increased secure attachment in helping children overcome the barriers associated with a trauma filled past.

  3. Mental health counselors will be able to apply counseling strategies in order to identify, support, and promote the overall success of children who have experienced Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs).

  About the Presenter:

  Dr. Kristy Ford is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor specializing in clinical supervision and counseling research. She is a counselor educator and supervisor, serving as a core faculty member in Liberty University’s CACREP accredited Counselor Education and Family Studies program. She has over 20 years of clinical experience that includes private practice, managed care, and community-based care. Dr. Ford’s research has focused on trauma-based interventions, attachment-based treatments, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and religious accommodation in mindfulness practice, and she has presented research findings at multiple international, national, and regional conferences.

  Dr. Summer Perhay Kuba has diverse counseling experience working with children/students ranging from toddlerhood to the college level. She has provided therapeutic services to children in a residential shelter for abused children, has experience working with adolescents in a residential and outpatient drug treatment facility, and spent time as an advocate for the Juvenile Division of the Florida State Attorney’s Office where she supported victims of violent crimes. As a school counselor, she focused specifically on elementary and middle school students and also has experience as the Social and Emotional Coordinator for a K-8 school. In addition, Dr. Kuba served as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Florida School Counselor Association in 2016 and continues to serve as their advocacy chair. Dr. Kuba actively presents at state and national conferences and continues to seek out opportunities to advocate for students, school counselors, and the profession as a whole.

  
  

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• What it takes to be a Retirement Transition Counselor

  • Start
    18 Mar 2021
  • End
    31 May 2023
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  Description: Mental Health Counselors can take a proactive approach to addressing the needs of older adults who are transitioning from their careers through consultation and these providers can market themselves to organizations as Retirement Transition Consultants who meet with employees to discuss the transition from work to the next phase of life. This role could then be used to assess for risk factors (e.g., poor sense of self, outside the job-career role, poor social support. The issues these Retirement Transition Consultants could cover include presence of psychiatric diagnoses, physical illness, personality variables, social support, career issues, financial resources, autonomy and mobility, and cognitive loss.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-840420

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1.    Participants after attending this workshop will be better able to identify the growing need for Retirement Transition Consultant by better understanding the magnitude of Senior are and will be facing retirement in the next 15 years.

  2.    Participants after attending this workshop will be better able to identify the five critical issues facing seniors as they enter retirement.

  3.    Participants after attending this workshop will be better able to identify a variety of tips which can be shared in their roles as Retirement Transition Consultants.

  About the Presenter: Jim Messina, Ph.D., CCMHC, NCC, DCMHS-T

  Since 2010, Jim has been an Instructor at the Troy University Tampa Bay Site Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. Prior to that he has been involved in providing Behavioral Medicine interventions since 1980 when he became the Behavioral Health Consultant at United Cerebral Palsy in Tampa working with a team of Rehabilitation Specialists, Neurologists and Pediatricians for 20 years. After retiring from private practice in 2000, he worked at St Joseph’s Hospital for 5 years and also spent 7 years working in rehabilitation and nursing facilities with Primary Care physicians in an Integrated Care Model. He has authored 16 Books and 20 Training Resources which are available free on his website www.coping.us. Jim was co-founder and second President of AMHCA in 1976 and was on the founding board of the NBCC. He has been the Treasurer of FMHCA which named him Counselor Educator of the year in 2017.He is now the Director of COPING.US Training Programs (at http://coping.us/copingustrainingprog.html), service providing Free CEU training programs for mental health professionals who are either alumni of Troy University or staff members of Troy Corporate Mental Health Agencies.

  
  

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• Adult Children of Immigrant Parents & Mental Health

  • Start
    13 Apr 2021
  • End
    31 May 2023
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  Description: Come learn about Adult Children of Immigrant Parents - how their mental health is impacted and affected by the family of origin, how they can overcome these barriers, regain control in their life, and continue developing health mental health patterns and coping skills.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-846202

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1.    Who are Adult Children of Immigrant Parents?

  2.    How family of origin affects Adult Children of Immigrant Parents.

  3.    Understanding the mental health barriers commonly experienced in this community.

  4.    Implementing effective and appropriate therapeutic interventions to support Adult Children of Immigrant Parents.

  About the Presenter:

  Demenna Milord is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, public speaker, and an Anxiety & Fear Relief Coach. She assists adults, families, and couples to increase peace in their lives, by using practical and healthy coping skills to manage feelings of anxiety and depression. Demenna believes that the Adult Children of Immigrant Parents population is in need of increased support to assist in continued life transitions. After spending the last 8 years working in settings such as community mental health/mobile crisis, psychiatric hospitalization, and substance abuse, Demenna has been able to help people from different walks of life gain back something very important to them - peace, the ability to handle stress well, and healthier family relationships. Demenna graduated from Palm beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL with a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. Demenna is also currently a member of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA), a chapter of the American Mental Health Counselors Association.

  
  

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• Sex, Lies and Damn Lies: Working in the Infidelity and Betrayal Domains

  • Start
    20 Apr 2021
  • End
    31 May 2023
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  Description: Counselors are ill-equipped to handle issues of infidelity and betrayal. Couples present wounded, shamed, angry and unhappy. Presenters will address techniques and interventions including understanding the significance of trust violations, identifications of vulnerabilities, and a process for determining how clients can decide to remain together or apart.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-847928

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1.    Identify current theories and models for the treatment of infidelity.

  2.    Practice specific techniques for treating couples seeking help for an affair.

  3.    Evaluate ethical issues that may commonly occur during affair treatment

  About the Presenters:

  Amber Lange, Ph.D. is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has been providing counseling services since 2005. Before her counseling career, she was the creator and director of a drop-in, part-time, child care center. She has extensive training and experience in treating infidelity, betrayal, and addictions. Her experience includes both community counseling and private practice work. She recently sold a thriving private practice in Michigan and moved to Florida. She currently is the Director of External Partnerships at Capella University. Additionally, she has been teaching in higher education since 2004. Dr. Lange is a known speaker on topics such as relationships, divorce, alcoholism, intimate partner violence, and addictions; and she has researched, published, and utilized a therapy dog in counseling.

  Dr. Konja Klepper is Core Faculty for the CES and MCHC programs at Capella University. She is also a professional counselor, clinical supervisor, and Reiki master. In addition to a research focus on holistic health and wellness, Dr. K believes in preparing counselors and counselor educators as advocates for human development, social justice and change, which will effectively serve the needs of clients and students across a culturally diverse and pluralist society. With a focus on leadership, social justice, and advocacy, Dr. K was the head of our chapter's honors society. Chi Upsilon Chi is the largest chapter of the international honors society, Chi Sigma Iota.  Currently, Dr. K is the head of the CES fieldwork department and Comprehensive Exams. In addition, she is an active member of ACES, AGLBTIC, ASERVIC, and AHC. Next, Dr. K is the Ph.D. residency Track 3 lead, with a focus on qualitative methodology, specifically phenomenology and generic qualitative methods. 

  Dr. Carrie VanMeter earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and School Counseling Certificate from The University of Toledo. She is a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a licensed Professional School Counselor (LSC) in the state of Ohio. She has experience working with children and families both in the community and the high school setting. She also has experience in community mental health agencies providing treatment for juvenile sex offenders, sexual abuse survivors, domestic violence perpetrators and survivors. She is involved in numerous professional organizations including ACA, ASCA, ACES, OCA, OASCA, OASGW, and ASGW. Her research interests include teen dating violence, domestic violence, offender treatment, supervision in counseling, and professional identity and advocacy in counseling.

  
  

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• Working with Families in the Florida Family Court System: Roles, Boundaries, and Limitations

  • Start
    27 Apr 2021
  • End
    31 May 2023
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  Description: Counselors can encounter clients involved in the family court system through various roles. Whether counseling children, conducting evaluations, or providing coparenting counseling, counselors need to understand the intricacies of family law and court proceedings. As clients entangled in the family court system can present with a range of challenges, counselors must learn to clearly define their roles, communicate with attorneys, navigate no-contact orders, understand parenting plans, and establish firm boundaries with all parties. This presentation will detail the ways that counselors can encounter clients involved in the family court system, and outline best practices for working with these clients.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-849476

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1.    Participants will be able to identify and describe the numerous roles counselors can play in family court cases.

  2.    Participants will be able to define roles, boundaries, and rules when working with family court cases.

  3.    Participants will be able to explain the legal and ethical limitations associated with parenting plans, no-contact orders, and marital settlement agreements.

  About the Presenter:

  Vassilia Binensztok, PhD, LMHC, NCC is a counselor in private practice and an adjunct professor of counseling at Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Binensztok is a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator and Parenting Coordinator with extensive experience working in the child welfare system and the family court system.

  
  

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• Should I Become an In-network provider for insurance and how do I get paid??

  • Start
    04 May 2021
  • End
    31 May 2023
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  Description: In these two hours you will learn the secrets of how to become an in-network provider for both insurance carriers and EAPs. Although it seems complicated, this webinar will easily provide the information and steps that are required to provide the required documents and apply to the EAPs and insurance companies. After someone applies there can be many issues that arise before the insurance carrier approves the application. We will spend time on common issues and how to rectify them. After you successfully are in-network, you will learn how to collect fees, including copays, and how to be reimbursed by the carrier or EAP. We will also have time to answer your specific questions on these issues.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-850738

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1.    Establishing a insurance based private practice

  2.    Deciding whether to be in or out of network with insurance and EAPs

  3.    Ways to be accepted on panels

  4.    How to determine new patient eligibility and collect payment

  About the Presenter:

  Jennifer Dahl is the owner of Jennifer Ann Counseling of Florida, LLC and provides mental health counseling along with career coaching. She has been in the field of mental health for over 25 years with the past 10+ years in private practice taking insurance and EAPs. Her career coaching focuses on helping people develop a career goal through vocational testing, resume building, job searching, interview skills, and negotiating salary. Along with these skills, she also assists people who are having difficulties on the job. She has helped executives from Fortune 500 companies to solve interpersonal issues to veterans who are disabled reentering the workforce. Jennifer has presented at local, state and national conferences. Past presentations have been on Mental Illness and the Workforce, Returning to Work after Becoming Disabled, and Choosing a Career Path. She has developed and presented workshops on writing resumes, overcoming fears when interviewing, how to complete a federal application and more.

  
  

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• Fun with Z-Codes: The Clinical Mental Health Counselor’s Guide to Diagnosing Non-Disorders

  • Start
    04 May 2021
  • End
    31 May 2023
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  Description: 

  Some mental health counselors erroneously believe that once they've slapped a disorder label on an assessment, they've done their due diligence in formulating a DSM-5 diagnosis, but they're missing out on an important and critical aspect of diagnosis-- z-codes! What are "z-codes?" If they aren't disorders, will insurance companies pay for them? If not, then why are they important? A comprehensive list of z-codes is an integral part of diagnosis. When clinicians learn to efficiently and effectively list z-codes, they can save themselves and others a great deal of time, write more meaningful treatment plans, more easily identify what's missing in their interventions, and thereby improve client outcomes. Whether you're a therapist seeking to improve your clinical skills or a forensic evaluator who wants to write a more effective evaluation report, this training should equip you to start having fun with z-codes.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-850786

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1. Define z-codes and learn an efficient method for where and how to find then in the DSM-5.

  2. List reasons why z-codes are so important for thorough assessment and treatment planning.

  3. Identify several z-codes in a case scenario

  About the Presenter:

  Aaron Norton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy serving as Executive Director of the National Board of Forensic Evaluators, Adjunct Instructor at the University of South Florida, Southern Regional Director for the American Mental Health Counselors Association, and President of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association. He has nearly 20 years of clinical experience at Integrity Counseling, Inc., was awarded Mental Health Counselor of the Year by the American Mental Health Counselors Association and Counselor Educator of the Year by the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association in 2016, Research of the Year by Florida Mental Health Counselors Association in 2020, and has been published in several social science journals and professional magazines in clinical mental health counseling. 

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• Telehealth for Counselors: Zooming into a New Era

  • Start
    08 May 2021
  • End
    31 May 2023
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  Description: 

  On a statewide poll of 137 counselors in Florida, 95% of counselors who were providing direct client services reported that they were providing telehealth sessions, whereas only months earlier only a small percentage of counselors offered telehealth. The COVID-19 pandemic created a rapid shift among counselors, but many of us have little training or experience with telehealth and lots of questions, such as: 1. What platforms am I allowed to use for telehealth? 2. What are some of the unique clinical, ethical, and legal considerations for telehealth? 3. What should a telehealth consent form include? 4. How can I make telehealth sessions more personal, engaging, or interactive? 5. What happens if my client is in another state and wants to do a telehealth session? 6. How do I bill insurance for telehealth? This 3-hour presentation seeks to answer these and similar questions about telehealth services.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-799873

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1. Summarize ethical considerations and legal considerations for telehealth as depicted in the AMHCA 2020 Code of Ethics and Florida Statutes.

  2. List several telehealth platforms and describe the functions of each.

  3. Apply telehealth etiquette and best practices to maximize outcomes.

  About the Presenter:

  Aaron Norton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy serving as Executive Director of the National Board of Forensic Evaluators, Adjunct Instructor at the University of South Florida, Southern Regional Director for the American Mental Health Counselors Association, and President of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association. He has nearly 20 years of clinical experience at Integrity Counseling, Inc., was awarded Mental Health Counselor of the Year by the American Mental Health Counselors Association and Counselor Educator of the Year by the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association in 2016, Research of the Year by Florida Mental Health Counselors Association in 2020, and has been published in several social science journals and professional magazines in clinical mental health counseling. 

  
  

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• Therapeutic Writing for Grief: Tools Everyone Can Use

  • Start
    11 May 2021
  • End
    31 May 2023
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  Description: Participants will learn the benefits and risks of writing about trauma and grief, as well as clear, research-based strategies to reduce the risks. This interactive workshop will invite participants to experience gently guided writing exercises, then provide them with a printable PDF handbook to allow them to begin using therapeutic writing exercises for grief in their practice.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-852600

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1.      Understand the benefits of writing about trauma and grief.

  2.      Understand the risks and know how to mitigate them in practice.

  3.      Provide experiential activities to allow practice and integration of the theory.

  About the Presenter:

  Maureen Pollard is a registered social worker with a private practice in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada. She has been working with individuals, families and groups for 30 years, and in her private practice she specializes in trauma and grief work. She is the author of The Twentieth Year: A Memoir of Miscarriage, and she co-wrote the song I Hope You Stay for World Suicide Prevention Day 2020, as well as the song One Breath at a Time for International Survivor of Suicide Loss Day 2020 with Murray Foster of the Toronto Songwriting School.

  
  

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• Fundamentals of Kink: Introduction to Working with Alternative Relationships

  • Start
    18 May 2021
  • End
    16 May 2023
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  Description: This course is used to give mental health professionals the fundamentals of the various types of alternative sexual and relationship expression that they may come into contact with in their therapeutic practice.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-854712

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1.    Understand the ethographic concepts of kinky and alternative relationships, communities and their role, as a mental health provider.

  2.    Understand the difference between healthy kink and pathology.

  3.    Learn therapeutic interventions and common issues seen with power exchange, consensual non monogamy, asexuality, fetish, and other kinky clients.

  4.    Evaluation of the science and research of kink.

  About the Presenters:

  Dr. Patty Evans aka Dr. Harmony is one of the leading Mental Health Counselors and Clinical Sexologists. She brings her unique blend of skills and education specializing in Kink Culture and Sexuality, Relationship Counseling, Sex Positive Therapy, Traumatology, and Holistic Psychotherapy. Through her own personal experiences and her unique insights, she has forged an extraordinarily successful methodology designed to conquer overwhelming emotions which may be interfering with your daily life, relationships, work and health.

  Wendi "Nicki" Line aka Therapist Nicki is a pioneer in her brand of holistic mental health treatment. After spending over a decade looking at cookie cutter plans of treatment she looks at the whole person and the system they are living in and finds a plan to create balance and harmony. She is also know as the Healing Unicorn using creative methods to clean out old wounds so they can heal and allow for them to thrive. Therapist Nicki is a clinical sexologist specializing in kink and alternative relationships such as polyamory, relationship specialist. She is also a traumatologist addictologist and geek therapist. She works with eating disorders, law enforcement, and military personnel. Therapist Nicki works with individuals, children, adolescents, relationships, and families.

  Michael Holler Past President Ethics Committee Chair & Parliamentarian of FMHCA, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, a Certified Clinical Mental Heath Counselor, a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, a Certified Child Custody Evaluator, a Qualified Parenting Coordinator, a Qualified Clinical Supervisor and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family and County Mediator and a Certifies Kink AwareTherapist & Educator. Michael has a private practice in Tavernier in the Florida Keys. Michael has been working with individuals, families, couples and organizations for over 25 years. Michael is also a Neurofeedback provider. Michael has worked in inpatient psychiatric, community mental health and private practice settings; Michael has worked as an adjunct professor in psychology at Florida Keys Community College. Michael was President of the Upper Keys Interagency Council in 1997. Michael was the first Intensive Onsite Services Counselor in the State of Florida. Michael is now the Education Director for the International Academy of Collaborative Counseling, Coaching Education (IACCCE).

  
  

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• An Introduction to Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

  • Start
    03 Jul 2021
  • End
    14 Jun 2023
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  Description: This webinar will introduce you to a new approach in treating trauma and addressing other issues clients want to address, such as Performance Enhancement or processing grief. Thousands of mental health practitioners have been trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and have found this method of treating Post Traumatic Stress, and other mental health disorders to be brief and effective. It not only eliminates symptoms of PTS quickly but also reduces the risk of compassion fatigue. Many have called ART a “paradigm shift” because of its change in focus from looking at cognitions to aiding the client in eliminating negative images, which the Developer feels are the triggers for negative emotions. If you want to enjoy trauma work, resolve issues more quickly, and reduce secondary trauma, please join us to learn more.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-869376

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1. Participants will be able to describe Accelerated Resolution Therapy.

  2. Participants will be able to list 4 components of effective trauma focused psychotherapy.

  3. Participants will be able to identify 2 components of ART that facilitate change.

  4. Participants will be able to identify 1 difference between ART and EMDR.

  About the Presenter: Kathy Long, LMHC

  Kathy Long, MA, LMHC graduated from the University of South Florida and works with civilians, veterans and families in her private practice. She has been a valuable team member of the USF efficacy studies evaluating Accelerated Resolution Therapy since their inception. Kathy is an IS-ART.org Clinical ART Specialist and trains for the Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery as well as ART International Training and Research. She has assisted with and/or led multiple trainings on numerous Army bases as well as civilian ART trainings. She serves on the RCRR travel team teaching Basic, Advanced, and Enhanced Protocols to clinicians across the US. Additionally, she is a Christian counselor . She can be reached kathy@truelightonline.com.

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• The Intersection Between Clinical Process and Billable Activity

  • Start
    01 Mar 2022
  • End
    01 Mar 2024
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  Description: Balancing clinical and billing considerations can be challenging for behavioral health providers. This session will explore a documentation framework that supports the integration of clinical processes and claimable activities. The presentation will include an overview of Medicaid and commercial insurance standards along with documentation training techniques for improved insurance compliance, and decreased paybacks at audits. We will cover document timelines, consents, assessments, progress notes, and treatment planning.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-903921

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1.      Participants will demonstrate knowledge of Medicaid and commercial insurance compliance standards.

  2.      Participants will evaluate their own internal practice guidelines for promoting compliance.

  3.      Participants will identify immediate changes they can make to generate clinically compliant documentation.

  About the Presenters:

  Ryan Fontaine roles, she has developed trainings for agencies and groups to improve compliance as well as providing documentation review and management support.ne, LMHC has 14 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings, from residential programs to in-home counseling. Ryan received a MA in Clinical Psychology from UCF and has been a part of program development, staff training, and quality assurance teams while working in a management capacity since 2014. 

  
  

  

  Since 2000, Melissa Norris has held management roles enhancing and designing programs in the fields of mental health, behavior analysis, case management, residential facilities and community behavioral health. In 2016, Ms. Norris founded Credentialing Consultants of FL, dba TherAssist Practice Concierge, to support behavioral health providers with their practice needs. TherAssist provides consultation and training in all aspects of practice administration, with a focus on FL Medicaid compliance.

  
  

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• Online Adjuncting: Supplementing your practice while training the next generation of counselors

  • Start
    12 Apr 2022
  • End
    12 Apr 2023
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  Description: While you may have completed your traditional undergraduate and graduate training through brick-and mortar programs on residential campuses, many of today's graduates - and a larger percentage of tomorrow's graduates - will complete their training through nontraditional programs. This shift in the context of training provides an exciting opportunity for those in clinical practice to supplement the income while also having a hand in educating the next generation. Dr. Graham has been involved in online education programs for the last 14 years. He's held the role of content area expert, adjunct faculty, and affiliate faculty. He's worked in undergraduate and graduate programs - all while maintaining a clinical practice. Those who attend this workshop will have the opportunity to learn practical tools for addressing legal and ethical issues - and opportunities - in joining the world of online education as an adjunct faculty member.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-903282

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1. Discuss the growth of online education in the training of mental health counselors and the ethical importance of gate-keeping.
  2. Identify opportunities to supplement your income through working as a content area expert of adjunct faculty member and the legal and ethical ramifications of serving in both clinical and educational realm.
  3. Explore practical strategies for licensed counselors to enter the pool of adjuncts.

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  Dr. Graham has been involved in online education programs for the last 14 years. He's held the role of content area expert, adjunct faculty, and affiliate faculty. He and his family reside in Hobe Sound, Florida where he is also engaged in private practice.
  

  
  

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• Working with Clients who have Chronic Health Issues and Chronic Pain

  • Start
    10 May 2022
  • End
    15 Apr 2023
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  Description: Working with clients who are experiencing chronic illnesses and chronic pain is a complex and often misunderstood population. In this training, Gabrielle will explain the common issues this population faces, the connection between physical health and mental health and trauma, and best tools to utilize with these clients.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-912164

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1. Summarize the intersection and prevalence between mental health and chronic health issues.
  2. Have multiple interventions to apply when working with this population.
  3. Utilize screening tools/interventions to assess and manage chronic conditions

  About the Presenter:

  Gabrielle Juliano-Villani is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, owner, and founder of Colorado In-Home Counseling, a thriving group practice of 13 therapists, serving adults of all ages who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, chronic health conditions, trauma, life transitions, and stress management. Gabrielle has 15 years of experience working in the field of mental health, helping clients find better work/life balance and creating space for clients to reach their highest potential. Gabrielle is also a contributor and content creator to the Goodheart Collaborative, an app focused on burnout prevention for women in helping professions. Gabrielle will be published later this month on thriveglobal.com for an in-depth interview on burnout prevention, and has also contributed to psychwire.com. Gabrielle is passionate about bridging gaps and making mental health accessible to everyone. When she’s not working, Gabrielle is teaching Zumba or reading a psychological thriller at the beach!

  
  

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• Using Video Game Experiences to Encourage Existential Growth & Narrative Development During Treatment

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    16 May 2022
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    16 May 2023
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  Description: Clients often experience the deepest benefits from counseling in instances where the optimal connection between client and counselor is experienced through the formation of strong rapport. Fandom experiences have been shown to become integral parts in the identity formation of clients across various age ranges from childhood into adulthood. With media psychology offering insights into the experience of various gaming activities from avatar creation to goal fulfillment, it has become more possible to integrate the takeaway lessons learned in the game-space as strengths to be harnessed as exceptions to the problem in a therapeutic context. This presentation will explore a select style of player and narrative driven game experiences as connections for refining authorship of the client’s preferred narrative and learning to pursue meaning across treatment experiences from intake through termination of the counseling process.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-914219

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1. Attendees will be able to identify 2 game genres which lend nicely to discussion of growth concepts in a client-centered context.
  2. Attendees will be able to identify 3 foundational clinical theories which can be used to form effective metaphors with a game playing client population.
  3. Attendees will be able to create opportunities for narrative and existential exploration of growth topics in a therapeutic context.
  4. Attendees will be able to identify one personal connection to their own growth processes as treatment professionals which can be repurposed to appeal to concepts from the hero’s journey and other storytelling concepts focused on inspiration and resilience towards personal obstacles.

  About the Presenter:

  Dr. Kaufmann is an Assistant Professor and chairperson for the Committee of Student Evaluation for Mental Health Counseling graduate programs at Grand Canyon University. Dr. Kaufmann also serves as a founding member of the Faculty Advisory Board for the Video Game Disorder clinical training programs through the IGCCB and is leading the taskforce for the APA to review the criteria for consideration of Internet Gaming Disorder in future DSM-5 updates. His research covers areas from video games, personality theory, process addictions, online education, and counselor development. He offers supervision to counselors nationwide to help bridge the gap in learning about addictions and specific insights related to effective treatment for clients experiencing games-related issues. Dr. Kaufmann is also a frequent contributor for programming through Geek Therapeutics and talks about mental health routinely via his Twitch and Youtube channels to connect clinical concepts with messages experienced during gameplay. His podcast, The Gaming Persona, is published weekly and seeks to share various insights related to psychological connections in the play of video games.
  

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• Interventions for Working with LGBTQ+ Couples Using Gottman's Sound Relationship House Theory

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    23 May 2022
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    23 May 2023
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  Description: LGBTQ+ relationships face multiple challenges from fighting for the right to marry, adopt children, be accepted by family, or simply ordering a wedding cake. When living in less affirming areas, there may be pressure to hide their relationship in public or at work, leading to hesitance to seek out relationship therapy. This workshop will deliver research-backed resources clinicians can incorporate into their practice that provides LGBTQ+ couples the resources to strengthen their relationships.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-915867

  This is an event sponsored by FMHCA. 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:

  1. Identify the common differences in LGBTQ+ relationships related to the overlapping of relationship experiences and sexual orientation issues..
  2. Learn the barriers to emotional intimacy and the role of internalized shame and guilt in LGBTQ+ relationships.
  3. Understand the Sound Relationship House Theory (SRHT) and the nine components found in healthy relationships.
  4. Apply the components of SRHT as an effective intervention when working with LGBTQ+ couples.

  About the Presenter:

  

  Maria Giuliana, LMHC, is a Florida-based practitioner and qualified supervisor. She's a member, ally, and advocate of the LGBTQ+ community. She's a Gottman Certified "How To Make Relationships Work" Leader and provides culturally and ethically competent interventions in her work with Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities.

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• The Counselor’s Role in Addressing Social Needs

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    23 May 2022
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    23 May 2023
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  Description: “…but I signed up to be a counselor.” This presentation will examine the mental health counselor’s role in addressing the social needs and social risks of their clients. From agency work to private practice, there are increased needs for the people that we provide mental health care to. While the need was present prior to the pandemic, COVID-19 has magnified not only the need for more mental health services but for connection to all resources. The presenter will discuss social risks, how to assess for social needs, and what we can do about it.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-915897

  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:

  1. Discuss the role of the counselor to attend to the whole person including social risks and social needs.
  2. Be able to list social risk factors.
  3. Have the ability to describe, assess, and address social needs.
  4. Discuss resources that may be utilized to connect clients with needed resources.

  About the Presenter:

  Colette is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor for both registered mental health counselors and registered marriage/family therapist. She's provided presentations and workshops on various topics for over 10 years including Inclusive Leadership, Self-Aware Care, and Trauma Informed Care. She also provides individual and relationship therapy virtually. Colette manages a team of RNs, LCSWs, & LMHCs at AdventHealth's Community Care Program. They focus on identifying social risk, addressing social needs, increased appropriate mental health prevention & intervention, and reduction of avoidable utilizations.
  

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• A Workshop for Mental Health Professionals on Compassion Fatigue

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    13 Jun 2022
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    13 Jun 2023
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