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FMHCA is a chapter of the American Mental Health Counselors Association, and is the only organization working exclusively for LMHCs in the State of Florida.

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Live Webinars

    • 31 Mar 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Online (GoToWebinar)
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    Description: We know that meditation and mindfulness practices help us to find balance, reduce anxiety and find personal clarity. But, do you know how to meditate and practice mindfulness? Do you know how to teach your clients to do so? In this interactive seminar, you will learn about meditation, why it is a great complimentary practice for counseling and self care, and how to do it. Enhance your own self care and expand your toolbox to teach and support your clients.

    CE Broker Tracking #: 20-965748

    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. Participants will learn about meditation.
    2. Participants will gain an understanding about how meditation and breathing practices effect the brain and body.
    3. Participants will engage in breathwork and meditation practices.
    4. Participants will learn how to teach clients to utilize breathwork and meditation practices.
    About the Presenter:

    Stacey Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with almost thirty years of experience. She has maintained a private practice for 22 years, has served as a professor in AS, BA and MA higher education programs, and has served in leadership and counseling capacities in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Stacey is an artist in her own right, favoring an intuitive, abstract painting style. Through her own personal work in healing, she has enjoyed the integrative qualities of many healing modalities such as Reiki, yoga, meditation, and artwork. All of these modalities are integrated seamlessly into her work as a psychotherapist. Continued learning and a desire to teaching motivate her to continue to grow and expand, offering her unique style to others to encourage their own healing.

    • 14 Apr 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    DescriptionHave you ever struggled with a client who didn’t want to engage in treatment? Did you feel unsure of the cause or identifying the specific barrier? This training will discuss common causes for barriers to client engagement in treatment. You will be able to name these barriers, including specific tools to understand and manage client silence. Brief introductions will be provided on art, music and play therapies with specific creative based interventions to utilize with your clients. The training will primarily address barriers and creative based interventions for counselors to utilize with children and adolescents, with adaptations for use of these interventions with adults.

    CE Broker Tracking #: 20-970606

    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. Define barriers to client engagement in treatment.
    2. Name specific strategies to manage client silence in session.
    3. Describe tools and techniques to improve client engagement.
    4. Discuss creative and arts-based interventions to utilize with children and adolescents, with adaptation for adults.

    About the Presenter:

    Kacie Zediker, LMHC-QS, LPC, ATR is the owner of The Virtual Couch Counselor, LLC a virtual private therapy practice supporting adults managing depression, anxiety and stress. Kacie received her Master of Arts Degree from Hofstra University in Creative Arts Therapy with Distinction in 2009. In 2013 she obtained initial licensure in Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked with children, adolescents, adults and families in a variety of treatment settings, including residential, acute, intensive in-home and outpatient counseling. Kacie has over 8 years of experience providing clinical supervision to counselors, including mental health interns and residents working towards licensure. Kacie relocated with her family to Florida in 2021 and obtained licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She enjoys active engagement with her clients through the use of CBT, solution focused and creative based therapies.

    • 21 Apr 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Online (GoToWebinar)
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    Description: Children with ADHD struggle beyond academics. Many children with ADHD struggle to make interpersonal connections due to difficulty with emotional regulation, impulse control and general social skills. Years of bullying and failures result in developing psychological and behavioral disorders such as social anxiety, depression, and oppositional defiance. These challenges carry on into adulthood affecting one’s ability to develop and maintain healthy relationships and become successful in their career. 

    CE Broker Tracking #:  20-932903

    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. Overview of ADHD
    2. Addressing the types of social, emotional and psychological impact
    3. Support and resources for children and adults with ADHD
    About the Presenter:

    Sheila has served as a Learning Disabilities Specialist since 2006, training professionals in higher education on the best practices of working with students with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sheila has been providing clients with psycho-educational assessments to obtain appropriate accommodations and services, and providing individual support to teens and young adults struggling in school, career, and life. In addition, Sheila has done extensive research and have developed programs that support adults with disabilities looking to transition to adulthood. Support includes; career development, social skills, self-care, and independent living skills. Sheila also provides support to individuals struggling with life and looking for personal growth, couples looking to strengthen their relationship, and families looking to cope with stressful transitions that impact the family as a whole. 

    • 28 Apr 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Description: Trauma imprints varying responses and reactions on all aspects of a being: the brain, the body and the psyche. This presentation will explore treating trauma from this holistic and neurobiological perspective. Learn the detailed structure and layers of trauma and how to successfully treat them using an evidence-based technique from the field of Energy Psychology which rapidly clears trauma from the conscious mind, subconscious mind, and body.

    CE Broker Tracking #: 20-972880

    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. List the two major categories of trauma and define the differences between them

    2. Describe the layers of trauma with their components.

    3. Demonstrate the use of a meridian tapping technique for releasing eliminating traumatic emotion

    About the Presenter:

    Hillary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH13684), she has Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California. She has been in private practice in Maitland, Florida for 12 years and also has experience as a counselor in inpatient psychiatric settings. Hillary utilizes a holistic approach to psychotherapy focused on mind/body integrative healing. She specializes in helping clients find relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, developmental trauma, and toxic relationships. Her treatment model is based on a perspective that focuses on treating the underlying issues that contribute to unwanted symptoms. Additionally, Hillary has completed extensive training in Integrative mental health, Energy Psychology, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and Healing From the Body Level Up (HBLU).

    • 05 May 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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