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• Introduction to Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

  • When
    24 Jan 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: Have you ever been curious about how the practice of mindfulness can be brought into the therapy room to help clients with mood disorders? This presentation will introduce the foundation and multiple practices of mindfulness and how it has been blended with cognitive therapy to provide an evidence-based approach to increasing emotional resiliency. Counselors will learn effective strategies to apply with clients and for their own self-care. Come learn more about this mind-body base approach to reducing relapse and intensity of mood disorders.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1271346

  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. Describe the definition and various practices of mindfulness
  2. Define the components of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Summarize the research supporting the effectiveness of MBCT for various mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, and stress management.
  3. Describe the felt sense of a mindfulness practice

  About the Presenter:
  

  Rachel Block-Stewart has been a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida since 2017. Rachel currently works as a LMHC in a group practice and provides qualified supervision to RMHCIs. Rachel has extensively trained in yoga therapy and has been a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) since 2015. Rachel has incorporated yoga and mindfulness strategies in therapy since 2010 both with in the school system, outpatient therapy and private practice settings. Rachel is currently working on certification to teach MBCT through Brown University.

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• Integrative Approaches to Financial Counseling and Coaching in Mental Health Practice

  • When
    07 Feb 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: "Integrative Approaches to Financial Counseling and Coaching in Mental Health Practice" refers to combining financial education andsupport within mental health care. This approach recognizes financial stress's significant impact on mental health and well-being andthen aims to address both aspects simultaneously. It provides mental health professionals with tools and strategies for financialeducation to offer alternatives and facilitate decision-making and goal-setting. Experiential learning is achieved through analyzing real-life case studies through groups and discussions. We will create a viable action plan for the case studies as a group.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1272197

  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. Evaluate Alternatives with clients in financial distress
  2. Analyze a client's current financial situation through monthly spending analysis Incorporate financial coaching techniques into their sessions
  3. Create a viable action plan for financial health

  About the Presenter:

  Heather Aiello holds a Baccalaureate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and a Master of Science Degree specializing in Education, Mental Health, and Family Counseling. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and holds numerous certifications. As a faculty member at three institutions of higher learning, she has successfully coordinated two career development programs and authored curricula. Heather Aiello's role as a consultant for educational institutions and public and private agencies is one of her key professional roles. Since 1988, as the founder and director of the National Association of Certified Credit Counselors (NACCC), she has overseen the development of six nationally recognized certification programs, fifteen continuing education programs, and various educational initiatives in the field of Financial/Credit Counseling/Coaching Professionals. Her expert advice and reassurance have been a cornerstone of her work, helping thousands. As the sponsor and Board Chair of the Society for Financial and Career Consulting Professionals, a member-driven organization, she equips her clients with the training and tools to empower others, continuously inspiring those around her with her commitment. Ms. Aiello is also a member of the American Counseling Association, Florida Mental Health Counselors Association, Kappa Delta Pi, Chi Sigma Iota, Psi Chi Honor Society, and the American Businesswomen’s Association.

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• Recognizing Signs of Sex and Love Addiction & How to Intervene

  • When
    28 Feb 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: Until a person understands healthy love and its components, they are likely to be stuck in cycles of dysfunctional and addictive relationships. Like any other addiction, sex, and love addiction have signs and symptoms. To break the cycle, we must identify those symptoms and provide alternative behaviors. The goal of therapy is to move away from dysfunctional patterns of relating and toward actions that support good self-esteem, healthy intimacy, and secure relationships. The therapist has a key role in helping the patient break this cycle by assisting them in identifying the signs of an addictive relationship and facilitating the opportunity for the patient to form a healthy attachment with the therapist. Once the patient can learn how to work through conflicts, feel safe, and negotiate wants and needs with the therapist, they have transcended limitations imposed during childhood and can transfer this learning toward other relationships. This course will identify some of the signs of love addiction and its causes and provide a contrast between healthy love and addictive relationships.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1271936

  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. The participant will be able to describe signs, symptoms, and causes of love addiction.
  2. The participant will be able to compare and contrast love and sex addiction to healthy attachments.
  3. The attendees will be able to understand the main causes of sex and love addiction (family of origin and culterally).
  4. The participants will comprehend the important of forming a healthy attachment with the therapist and how this transfer to other relaionships.

  About the Presenter:

  

  Dr. Donna Marks has been a licensed psychotherapist and addictions counselor in Palm Beach, Florida, for over thirty years. In 1989, Dr. Marks developed a chemical dependency training program at Palm Beach Community College, which has grown into a four-year degree and received the Florida Governor’s Council Award. She is also a certified gestalt therapist, psychoanalyst, and hypnotist, and is the author of three books including the award-winning Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Solution. She has shared her message with millions of listeners on podcasts, TV, and radio shows.

  
  

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• Wellbeing and Sexual Pleasure After Menopause

  • When
    14 Mar 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: By 2025, around 1.1 billion individuals will experience menopause, a stage marking the permanent end of ovarian function. Most begin this transition between ages 45 and 55, lasting about seven years. Menopause involves various hormonal and physiological changes, often accompanied by psychological symptoms, with sexual health concerns being particularly common. This session will help therapists understand the physical, emotional, relational, and sexual challenges of menopause. Participants will explore research-based methods to equip them with tools for supporting clients through this significant life phase. The session is about empowering individuals to navigate menopause with confidence and support.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1271928

  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 gain a comprehensive understanding of menopause, including its symptoms, changes, and associated challenges. 
  2. Participants will acquire practical techniques to assist individuals in managing their physical, emotional, relational, and sexual changes during menopause. 
  3. Participants will be equipped to help their clients develop a sustainable action plan that empowers them to redefine and embrace their lives after menopause.

  About the Presenter:

  Dr. Sandra E. Pascual was born and raised in Argentina. Her journey has taken her to vibrant cities around the world, including Mexico City, Hong Kong, and Atlanta, due to her husband’s work. In 2022, she relocated to Boca Raton, which led her to obtain dual licenses in Georgia and Florida. Dr. Pascual earned her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Argosy University in Atlanta. In the early years of her career, she dedicated herself to providing counseling services at a clinic focused on underserved Hispanic communities. In 2013, Dr. Pascual returned to Mexico City and took a sabbatical year. As she reflects, “I was so bored that I needed to do something with my life. That’s when I discovered my true passion: sex therapy.” She completed a certification in sexuality at the Instituto de la Pareja in Mexico and shifted her practice to specialize in sex therapy for individuals and couples. Upon her return to the U.S., Dr. Pascual became an active participant in AASECT conferences. In 2018, she founded her private practice, Notus Professional Counseling, which transitioned to a fully virtual practice after the pandemic. After obtaining her AASECT certification in sex therapy, Dr. Pascual pursued a PhD in Clinical Sexology at the Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI). Her doctoral research focuses on sex after menopause, forming the foundation of her current work.

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• Brain based healing for PTSD & Trauma – Looking through Neuroscience

  • When
    21 Mar 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: ~What if the cause of emotional disturbance from trauma/PTSD is not what we think it is? ~What if there is a way to resolve trauma more efficiently without people having to relive pain? ~What if there are myths circulating about treatment of trauma/PTSD? There are myths regarding trauma treatment that keep people from pursuing much needed services. This session will reveal those myths while unveiling ways to overcome related barriers to care. In the process this will absolutely raise awareness and SMASH STIGMA! Buckle in as new insights, information, and paradigm shifting ways of thinking about all things trauma get presented!!! This session will provide attendees with the brain-based cause of emotional dis…ease. Attendees will hear an innovative conceptual framework to evaluate emotional disturbance and origin of trauma. This session will list and describe a 3-word mantra to calm the nervous system that resonates with people on a brain-based level. This session will demonstrate a 5-word mantra to eliminate judgement! How wonderful is that for your clients to be engaged in an environment that is truly, a judgement free zone?! We know trauma can be stored in the body. This session will demonstrate a body posture that instantly changes mood. Lastly, this session will differentiate and recommend another way of thinking about anxiety that can really help the client populations attendees serve and summarize a brain-based healing methodology to resolve trauma - The Cortina Method.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1272589

  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. Attendees will list and describe a 3-word mantra to calm the nervous system.
  2. Attendees will differentiate the neuroscience based cause of emotional disturbances and why trauma can be resolved efficiently.
  3. Attendees will define a 5-word mantra to eliminate judgement and list myths related to trauma/PTSD treatment.
  4. Attendees will explain and name an innovative way to describe anxiety and demonstrate a body posture to instantly change mood.

  About the Presenter:

  Michael Cortina, LCSW, LCAC is a Trauma Resolution Expert & CEO of The Cortina Method, LLC. He is the Founder & Creator of The Cortina Method© - a brain-based healing methodology to resolve trauma and other disturbing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors WITHOUT, people having to relive pain. Michael is a healer, national keynote speaker, trainer, and sought-after international authority on PTSD treatment, brain-based healing and mindset transformation work. Throughout Michael’s career, he has transformed the lives of thousands of people who have gone on to live an optimal life free of PTSD, guilt, anger, shame, anxiety, addiction, blame, fear, limiting beliefs, phobias, and more. He has spoken to audiences of 600 attendees, has provided The Cortina Method Master Classes & Trainings throughout the country, and has been featured in ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS, THE CW, & Yahoo!finance along with 400+ publications and media outlets.

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• Effortless Until Now: Helping High-performing Students Manage Stress and Anxiety

  • When
    04 Apr 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: Until now, your high-performing child has excelled in school with little effort. Now, their grades and motivation are plummeting. They assure you that “everything is fine” and that things are controlled. Yet, their failing grades are on the rise and their mental health is on the decline. This workshop is for parents with high-performing children and teens who need solutions to help their kids recover in school and rediscover their happiness and confidence.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1272620

  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. Understand why high-performing kids start struggling in school
  2. Understand how and why stress impacts the academics and mental health of high-performing kids
  3. Discover solutions to help struggling high performers find their happiness and confidence again

  About the Presenter:

  Erica Whitfield is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, author of the book, Effortless Until Now: What to Do When High-Performing Kids Begin Struggling in School and founder of Positive Development, a therapy practice for gifted and high performing kids. Erica helps kids manage stress and anxiety, improve their organization and executive functioning skills, process difficult life adjustments, form healthier relationships, and perform better in school. Through her extensive history working in schools, the community, and coaching on international platforms, she has helped hundreds of kids unleash their capabilities, transform obstacles into opportunities, and find healthy ways to express their energy and creativity.

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• Navigating Perinatal Mental Health: Clinical Approaches, Strategies, and Support

  • When
    11 Apr 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: This session equips mental health professionals with a robust understanding of perinatal mental health, offering empirically-supported strategies to assess and treat common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD. Grounded in the latest research, this presentation addresses the psychological, hormonal, and environmental factors impacting perinatal mental health, highlighting both evidence-based interventions and practical tools for building supportive, therapeutic relationships with perinatal clients. Participants will learn to navigate the complexities of perinatal mental health, with insights into recognizing diverse symptoms, tailoring therapeutic approaches, and identifying resources that foster client-centered support. While the session provides clinically valuable guidance, professionals should note that therapeutic approaches may vary, and it is essential to individualize treatment plans for each client's unique context and needs.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1271923

  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 be able to list the common perinatal mental health disorders and differentiate them based on symptoms and diagnostic criteria.
  2. Participants will be able to explain the hormonal, psychological, and environmental factors contributing to perinatal mental health challenges. 
  3. Participants will be able to differentiate between typical postpartum adjustment and clinical symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. 
  4. Participants will be able to describe effective therapeutic approaches and evidence-based treatments for perinatal clients, with an emphasis on cultural sensitivity and inclusivity.

  About the Presenter:

  Dr. Ellen Chance, Ph.D., PMH-C, is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Capella University’s Department of Counselor Education. She is a dedicated counselor, educator, and perinatal mental health specialist committed to supporting women’s mental health across the journey of motherhood. With certification in perinatal mental health, her work focuses on guiding mothers through the unique emotional challenges from conception to postpartum and beyond. As the founder of Whole Counseling and Wellness in Stuart, FL, Dr. Chance provides a supportive space where women can find tools to manage perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Her practice is informed by clinical expertise and her own experiences with motherhood, allowing her to connect authentically with clients. Dr. Chance is passionate about reducing the stigma around maternal mental health and fostering genuine wellness for women at every stage.

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• Exploring the Link Between Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Connection in Mental Health and Wellbeing

  • When
    25 Apr 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: The presentation dives into the powerful connection between emotional intelligence and mental health. Attendees will be able to define emotional intelligence and emotional connection and the relevance these two components play in mental health well-being. Attendees will be able to identify the key components of emotional intelligence. This section of the course will also discuss different characteristics of emotional connection. At the end of the section, attendees will be able to explain why emotional intelligence and emotional connection are an important role in mental health wellbeing. Attendees will then examine the role of emotional intelligence in mental health. This section examines both the negative impacts of low levels of emotional intelligence, as well as the benefits of achieving high levels of emotional intelligence. Furthermore, it will discuss how emotional intelligence is the foundation for mental health. The content in this section will also discuss the impact emotional intelligence has on social and relational well-being. Attendees will be able to explain how emotional intelligence promotes resilience to mental health challenges and how emotional intelligence supports long-term mental health well-being and protective factors against mental health disorders. Next, attendees will analyze the relationship between emotional connection and well-being. Attendees will be able to explain how emotional connection contributes to emotional well-being. The content will demonstrate how emotional connection is fundamental to emotional health by fostering resilience, reinforcing self-worth, and enhancing overall life satisfaction. Last, attendees will be able to recommend practical strategies to enhance emotional intelligence. Attendees will be able to explain ways to build self-awareness, strengthen self regulation, enhance empathy, improve social skills, and cultivate motivation and resilience. These strategies offer practical tools to help individuals, build resilience, foster healthy relationships, and improve overall mental health well-being. Each section of the course is expected to take 30 minutes to complete. Time will be allocated at the end of the course for participants to ask questions. Attendees will be able to print out worksheets to take notes for each section of the course.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1272620

  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. Understand why high-performing kids start struggling in school
  2. Understand how and why stress impacts the academics and mental health of high-performing kids
  3. Discover solutions to help struggling high performers find their happiness and confidence again

  About the Presenter:

  Erica Whitfield is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, author of the book, Effortless Until Now: What to Do When High-Performing Kids Begin Struggling in School and founder of Positive Development, a therapy practice for gifted and high performing kids. Erica helps kids manage stress and anxiety, improve their organization and executive functioning skills, process difficult life adjustments, form healthier relationships, and perform better in school. Through her extensive history working in schools, the community, and coaching on international platforms, she has helped hundreds of kids unleash their capabilities, transform obstacles into opportunities, and find healthy ways to express their energy and creativity.

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• Integrating the Neuro-Logical Level Alignment (NLLA) Process in Mental Health Counseling: A Neuroscience-Informed Approach to Transformative Change

  • When
    02 May 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: This webinar introduces mental health professionals to the Neuro-Logical Level Alignment (NLLA) model, a structured framework designed to facilitate sustainable client change by aligning cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions with personal or organizational goals. Developed from neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and drawing on the learning theories of Gregory Bateson, NLLA offers a multi-level approach to understanding client challenges, identifying the root cause, and applying targeted interventions at the most appropriate level. Participants will explore each level of the NLLA model, from environment and behavior to identity and purpose, learning to analyze client issues with a deeper understanding of neurocounseling principles. With a strong emphasis on practical application, this session includes techniques like visualization exercises, values clarification, and behavioral rehearsals that enhance mental health interventions. While the NLLA model aligns with emerging neuroscience-informed methodologies, such as brain-based interventions and mindfulness techniques, its limitations—particularly its empirical basis in NLP—will be discussed to ensure ethical and evidence-based application in clinical practice. By the end of the presentation, attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of how to align their clients’ cognitive, emotional, and behavioral experiences with therapeutic goals. Through case studies, interactive exercises, and group discussions, participants will be equipped to integrate NLLA into their practice, enhancing their therapeutic efficacy with a holistic, structured approach.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1273066

  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. Describe the six levels of the Neuro-Logical Level Alignment (NLLA) model and how each level applies to mental health counseling. 
  2. Explain how the NLLA framework aligns with neurocounseling principles, particularly through the integration of mindfulness, brain-based interventions, and psychoeducation. 
  3. Differentiate between issues that arise at different levels (e.g., beliefs vs. behaviors) and determine the appropriate interventions. 
  4. Demonstrate the use of techniques such as visualization, values clarification, and behavioral rehearsals in the application of the NLLA model. 
  5.  Evaluate the limitations of the NLLA model, including its empirical basis in NLP, and discuss how to apply the model ethically and effectively within a mental health counseling framework.

  About the Presenter:

  Maria G. Giuliana is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Iowa and a Qualified Supervisor for FL-LMHC and FL-LMFT with over 20 years of experience following her distinguished career as a Navy Veteran. She is the founder of Beyond The Matter Counseling and Consulting Services LLC, where she provides virtual mental health services across Florida and Iowa. Maria is a Certified Practitioner in Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM), utilizing evidence-based techniques to help clients navigate trauma and foster sustainable personal change.

  As President-Elect of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) and Chair of the Military Services Committee, Maria is dedicated to advancing mental health initiatives for veterans and the LGBTQIAP+ and Trans communities. She is also a member of the International Guild for Hypnotherapy, NLP, and 3 Principles Practitioners and Trainers, reflecting her commitment to integrative, neuroscience-informed practices. Maria frequently speaks at local, state, and national conferences, where she shares her expertise in trauma, cultural competency, and professional development to promote growth within the mental health profession.

  In her practice, Maria adopts a humanistic, experiential approach rooted in trauma-informed and cross-cultural frameworks. Specializing in military and LGBTQIAP+ and Trans mental health competencies, she is committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces that foster lasting emotional resilience. Maria’s holistic perspective empowers clients to sustain well-being beyond counseling sessions, equipping them with tools for enduring personal and emotional growth.

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• Common, Often Overlooked Ethical Issues in Counseling Practice

  • When
    09 May 2025
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    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: The counseling code of ethics makes sense and is simple in theory. However, counselors work with real people, and real people are messy and do not fit into perfect boxes. This leads to ethical issues arising in daily practice that are not easily recognized. Further, counselors can easily become desensitized to these issues, as they happen so often. This can lead to counselors acting unethically without realizing it, resulting in clients being harmed. This presentation will identify and examine ethical issues that commonly arise in counseling practice that are often overlooked. Practical ways of improving ability to identify issues will be explored, as well as ways of ethically dealing with these issues in the future.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1273072

  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. Identify often overlooked ethical issues that commonly arise in counseling practice
  2. Evaluate issues that come up in counseling practice through the principles of the counseling profession 
  3.  Incorporate into daily practice ways of improving ability to identify, examine, and resolve ethical issues as well as ways of ethically dealing with these issues in the future. 

  About the Presenter:

  Leslie Delaney is a licensed mental health counselor in private practice specializing in treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, issues with sports performance, and trauma. Her past clinical experience includes working at a long-term inpatient facility for children with Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; as an outpatient therapist at a children's community mental health facility, Child Guidance Resource Centers in Coatesville, PA, where she worked primarily with Spanish-speaking children and their families; and as an outpatient therapist at a community mental health agency, Central Behavioral Health, in Norristown, PA. Leslie was most recently a primary therapist at Monte Nido Miami, an eating disorder facility, where she worked at the residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels. Leslie received a Masters in Professional Clinical Counseling from La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA and a Masters in Medical Ethics from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. Leslie is passionate about pursuing ethics research in the counseling profession and in making continued professional ethics development attainable for everyone. Leslie recently presented on the ethics surrounding involuntary tube feeds for people with eating disorders and the code of ethics for mental health providers at the Saint André International Center for Ethics and Integrity in France.

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• Starting and Growing Your Practice: Burning the Oars

  • When
    16 May 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: In this training, Mrs. Spears will share the nuts and bolts of starting a private practice. In addition an explanation of the logistics, this training will address the mental and emotional fortitude required to weather the ups and downs of owning your business. The training will conclude with a defined mission statement that attendees will create to inform their growth goals over the next year.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1273073

  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. Attendees will be able to explain the legalties associatedwith starting and growing a practice
  2. Attendees will name emotional barriers that interferewith starting and growing a practice
  3. Attendees will evalute their resources and readiness tostart and grow a practice
  4.  Attendees will identity their motivation and long-termgoals for starting and growing a practice

  About the Presenter:

  Tara Spears, LMFT, LMHC, CST, CFMHE, CCCE graduated from the University of Central Florida with her Master of Arts in Counselor Education in 2005. Prior to beginning her practice, she held numerous positions in the field (i.e. counselor, manager, director and CEO) and worked with several populations including child welfare, hospice, and community mental health. In 2016, she took all her experience, the good, the bad and the ugly, and used this to establish Talk Sex with Me, PLLC DBA Togetherness Counseling. After establishing the practice in 2016, Mrs. Spears went on to create online learning to assist parents in talking to their children about sex and sexual safety. This program was purchased and used by Heartland for Children for two years. In 2018, she published a book Talking to Children and Teens About Sex: A Practical Guide. It’s currently available for purchase through Amazon. Mrs. Spears was featured in numerous podcasts and conferences including the World’s Best Parenting Summit, The Sexology Podcast, The Parent-Child Relationship Podcast, The Talking to Kids About Sex Interview Series, the 2017 FSFAPA Conference and The Launching Your Daughter Podcasts. Mrs. Spears is a qualified mental health and marriage and family supervisor. In 2024, she completed two certifications and is now a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator and Certified Child Custody Evaluator.

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• Dual Disorders: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Through the Multiple Barriers of Care

  • When
    30 May 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: In this presentation, there will be a focus on how to properly identify the intersection of mental health and addiction in the process of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, understanding challenges in access and coordination of dual diagnosis care and learning ways to overcome obstacles to effective treatment.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1273081

  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. Identify the intersection of mental health and addiction in the process of assessment, diagnosis and treatment. 
  2.  Identify strategies to break through barriers to access of care. 
  3.  Understand challenges in the coordination of care with substance abuse organizations. 
  4.  Identify obstacles to effective treatment and how to overcome them.

  About the Presenter:

  Dr. Nicole Kratimenos joined the Counseling program at Barry University in 2023 and is a Co-Advisor for Barry University's Chi Sigma Iota. Dr. Kratimenos obtained a BA in Psychology and Spanish and a MA in Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida. Dr. Kratimenos also holds an Ed.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from National Louis University. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor for the State of Florida. Dr. Kratimenos is certified in Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, is Board Certified in TeleMental Health Counseling and is a National Certified Counselor. She is trilingual and uses an eclectic approach in therapy and teaching. Dr. Kratimenos is the Past Secretary of the Florida Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (FACES), the Past President Elect, President and Past President of the Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association (SMHCA), and the current Interim President of the Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association (SMHCA). Some of her presentations include co-presenting at Florida Counseling Association (FCA) conventions on the topic of The Guilt of Ambivalent Reactions: Healing Ambivalent Loss in Transgender Families and at an Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) convention on the topic of Creative Adaptation: Adapting Multicultural Experiential Activities to Virtual Formats. Dr. Kratimenos has also participated in research focusing on dual-diagnosis treatment and the topic of psychological abuse.

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• Generation Z: Is it Reality Impairment Or Are They a Product of Generational Changes?

  • When
    13 Jun 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: Generation Z may be one of the most maligned generations in recent history. They eschew the traditional 40-hour work week, exhibit disdain for traditional marriages for what they feel is right. In the midst of this, they cannot afford home ownership, are struggling to survive financially and many feel it is the job of others in their life to support them. What is it that makes them different and how do we help them with their anxiety and depression?

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1274250

  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. The Learner will be able to identify the issues that Generation Z face.
  2. The Learner will be able to analyze the behaviors and evaluate the impairment levels of the individual.
  3. The Learner will be able to identify the contributing factors to functioning.
  4. The Learner will be able to implement treatment methods to increase overall functioning.

  About the Presenter:
  

  Kelley Ryals is an LMHC-S. She runs a private practice in Pensacola FL, and hosts 6 student interns a year. She is currently working on her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision.

  
  

  
  

  Caeserea McCord is a Registered Mental Health Intern employed at Pensacola State College and is working towards licensure.

  
  

  
  

  Madison Rielly is a student intern completing her practicum and internship at KR Counseling in Pensacola FL. When she is not seeing clients or in class, she is employed as a front desk specialist and North Florida Surgeons.

  
  

  
  

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• Understanding DBT Assumptions in Treating Borderline Personality Disorder

  • When
    27 Jun 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: Are you a mental health counselor seeking to deepen your understanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and its application in treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? Join us for an insightful presentation designed to enhance your clinical expertise and therapeutic effectiveness. Enhance your clinical skills with our presentation on "Understanding DBT Assumptions in Treating Borderline Personality Disorder." Attendees will explore the fundamental assumptions of DBT, such as emotional validation and the dialectical philosophy, and understand their critical role in treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Learn practical strategies for applying these assumptions in therapeutic practice and discover how to integrate DBT with other therapeutic approaches to optimize treatment outcomes for clients with BPD. Join us to deepen your understanding and enhance your therapeutic approach with advanced DBT insights.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1274253

  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. Attendees will be able to identify and explain the fundamental assumptions underlying DBT, such as the validation of emotional experience, the dialectical philosophy, and the balance between acceptance and change. 
  2. Attendees will gain insight into why these assumptions are critical for treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and how they inform the therapeutic process. 
  3. Attendees will be able to discuss how DBT assumptions are applied in therapeutic practice, including specific strategies and techniques that align with these assumptions. 
  4. Attendees will be able to integrate the assumptions of DBT with other therapeutic approaches and techniques, exploring how they can complement or enhance overall treatment strategies for BPD.

  About the Presenter:

  Lana Schneidt, LMHC, CAP, is a distinguished mental health counselor and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the field. Since founding her private practice in 2015, Lana has been dedicated to providing high-quality support to individuals from various backgrounds. Her extensive clinical experience spans residential treatment facilities, intensive outpatient programs, and community-based services, equipping her with a robust understanding of diverse treatment environments. Lana’s work is characterized by her commitment to evidence-based practices and her focus on integrating advanced therapeutic techniques, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, and mindfulness strategies. As a certified addictions professional in Florida, Lana offers valuable insights into addiction issues and their implications for students and their families. Her role as a mentor and clinical consultant has earned her the recognition of "the queen of clinical consultation" among her peers. She is known for her expertise in mentoring fellow professionals and enhancing their clinical skills. Lana has also developed "Emotion University: Learn with Lana," an innovative online learning platform that focuses on teaching coping skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. This platform reflects her dedication to advancing mental health practices and providing practical tools for both counselors and their clients. Her advocacy for mental health is demonstrated through her engaging presentations and workshops, where she addresses evidence-based practices, conflict de-escalation techniques, and strategies for supporting students with specific mental health needs. Lana is passionate about destigmatizing mental health issues and promoting holistic wellness. Lana holds an undergraduate degree in sociology from the University of Central Florida (2002) and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University (2009). Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys nurturing her mindfulness practice, exploring culinary experiences, and traveling with her husband Brandon. Lana Schneidt continues to be a leading figure in mental health counseling, dedicated to fostering supportive environments where individuals can excel academically, socially, and emotionally.

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• Navigating Ancient Traditions: Working with Clients Within Their Meaning-Making Systems

  • When
    25 Jul 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: While metaphysical beliefs and practices have been around well before Western medicine, there can be misinformation and outright concern that clinician's experience when examining these beliefs through a clinical lens. This clinical lens can lead to clients being pathologized or their meaning making system largely being ignored. This workshop will discuss ways to understand and work with clients within their meaning making system, reduce the incidents of metaphysical/spiritual beliefs being pathologized, and increase clinician comfort in working with Client’s whose beliefs may differ from what's often seen as typical religious beliefs. From tarot to energy work to astrology to convening with those that have passed on, let's discuss how clinicians can best identify clinical bias, deepen understanding, and strengthen the therapeutic work being done with Client's who practice ancient traditions. Participants will leave with actionable insights and strategies to apply in their work.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1274346

  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. Explain strategies to assess Client meaning making system.
  2. Describe common misconceptions and biases related to ancient metaphysical - often termed “alternative” - practices.
  3. Differentiate between spiritual practices and pathology.
  4. Summarize techniques and interventions to identify, discuss, support, and utilize Client's meaning making system to support wellbeing.

  About the Presenter:

  Colette McLeod is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor (MHC & MFT), and Certified Case Manager. She is the founder of CMCCS and creator of the Spill the T.E.A. (Time, Expectations, & Access) framework that supports folks in identifying, understanding, and living life from an empowered place. Her offerings include therapy and therapeutic services as well as ‘soul work’ facilitations (i.e. workshops, retreats, & courses) to support folks living as fully, whole, and connectedly as possible. She often describes herself as clinically trained, intuition powered, and spirit led and uses these skills to contribute to the healing of community. She's been practicing and facilitating using trauma-informed and holistic healing practices for over 10 years. To learn more, check out her social media. Colette is also the co-creator of GO! Mental Health Initiative (GO! MHi) whose mission is to support the well-being of mental health professionals through scholarships and mind/body/soul nourishing facilitations. This program serves as an oasis for all mental health professionals and a call to claim our right to wellness. GO! MHi is a program of Gifted Ones, INC. a local non-profit that supports visionary leaders in getting innovative solutions into their communities. To learn more, visit us on social media.

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• Exploring the Impact of Divorce through the Lens of Childhood Attachment

  • When
    08 Aug 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: Divorce can profoundly impact children, often resulting in trauma depending on how the situation is handled. This presentation delves into the intricate effects of divorce on children's attachment, offering mental health professionals' vital insights into these dynamics. Participants will receive an overview of children's attachment styles and how these are affected by divorce. The session will cover crucial topics such as parent alienation and parentification, providing a comprehensive understanding of these challenges. Attendees will learn practical parent interventions to support their clients effectively. Additionally, the presentation will introduce creative interventions designed to engage children and teens during the therapeutic process, helping them navigate their emotions and rebuild their lives after divorce. This session is essential for counselors seeking to deepen their expertise and enhance their therapeutic toolkit when working with children affected by divorce.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1274350

  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. Explain the various attachment styles in children and how these styles manifest in their behavior and relationships.
  2. Describe the concepts of parent alienation and parentification and their implications on children's emotional and psychological well-being.
  3. List practical parent interventions that can be taught to clients to support their children's adjustment and emotional health post-divorce
  4. Demonstrate creative therapeutic interventions designed to engage children and teens in the healing process after experiencing divorce.

  About the Presenter:

  Ara Mascarenas, LMHC (she/her) is the owner of Rising Stronger Counseling. Ara is passionate about working with children and teens who struggle with depression, anxiety, OCD, Eating Disorders and attachment issues. She also enjoys helping adolescents and young adults with difficult life transitions such as divorce, college, or traumatic experiences. She has worked with this population in various settings including schools, treatment centers, and private practice. She is also passionate about working with BIPOC individuals and offers services in both English and Spanish.

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• The basics of non-directive play therapy skills

  • When
    15 Aug 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: A foundational exploration into the essential techniques and principles employed in non-directive play therapy. Participants will learn the art of non-directive communication, active listening, and creating a safe space for clients to engage in spontaneous play. By incorporating hands-on exercises and case studies, participants will develop practical skills in utilizing art, toys, and other expressive modalities to help individuals express their emotions and navigate challenges. This seminar serves as an invaluable introduction for those seeking to build a strong foundation in non-directive play therapy skills, fostering a supportive atmosphere where clients can freely communicate and process their experiences.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1274354

  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. Explain the rationale for using non-directive play therapy skills to build relationships. 
  2. Demonstrate the play therapy skill of tracking. 
  3. Demonstrate the play therapy skill of reflecting feelings. 
  4. Demonstrate the play therapy skill of restating content.

  About the Presenter:
  

  Andrea Mann, MS, NCC, LMHC-S, RPT-S, CAdPT-A, is the owner of Pathways Counseling LLC, where she is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based support to children, adolescents, and families. Andrea holds an advanced credential as a Certified Adlerian Play Therapist - Advanced, emphasizing her commitment to guiding clients through therapeutic play and personal growth. Andrea’s practice focuses on Adlerian play therapy, neurodiversity, trauma-focused interventions, and identity exploration and development. Her approach combines a strengths-based and holistic perspective, helping clients foster resilience, self-acceptance, and emotional well-being.

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• Family Therapists Addressing Men's Struggles with Infidelity

  • When
    05 Sep 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: Quantitative and qualitative research results from men (a couples hundred) of different backgrounds will be used to highlight common patterns, responses, and consequences of infidelity and its specific trauma on immediate family member and communities. Consequently, family therapy will be highly suggested to address this issue, as individual and couples therapy are mostly promoted. The presentation will cover the societal and cultural implications, in depth, when discussing infidelity.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1272598

  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. Recommend preventative approaches for men concerning infidelity by reviewing key resources.
  2. Discuss patterns that encourage the pervasive nature of infidelity in society.
  3. Evaluate the trauma/impact infidelity has had on individuals and families.
  4. Recommend and state the benefits of family therapy in conjunction with couples therapy or individual therapy.

  About the Presenter:

  Pascale Reseau is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and an educator. She serves families, couples and individuals in her practice, Impact Grace Counseling, LLC. Pascale has presented on grief, therapy in religious communities, family matters, education and parenting, and teacher burnout. She has hosted marriage conferences and other family events. Pascale is the host of podcast The Info Jabs with Pascale, a platform that seeks to educate listeners on various topics and to provide practical resources. She has fundraised for community center programs, non-profit organizations, and survivors of sexual assault. In the past, Pascale has given talks at women and men’s prisons and tutored children of inmates. For leisure, she loves taking walks and spending time with her husband. 

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• Trauma Informed Therapy for Adults and Minors for Beginning and Intermediate Therapists

  • When
    12 Sep 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: This course will review how to assess for past and current trauma experiences which are often not overtly discussed by the client at intake, and then what beginning and intermediate counselors can do to utilize techniques they already know infused with cautions and knowledge of trauma in order to best prepare clients for deeper trauma work on referral. The course will identify the three stages of the Herman Trauma Treatment Model and identify the ways in which the model has been confirmed by neurobiological research. The model will also be used to help the clinician identify their place in trauma treatment and their scope of practice at their present stage of their career.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1274356

  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. Identify their current skill level and scope of trauma practice.
  2. Integrate the neurobiological understanding of trauma dynamics.
  3. List at least three diagnoses that PTSD is often misdiagnosed with.
  4. Acquire at least two trauma treatment preparation skills.

  About the Presenter:
  

  

  Dr. Thomas Hofmann, PhD, LCSW, LMFT, EMI™, NBCFCH, BC-TMH, AAMFT Fellow, ACSW has decades of experience as a clinician and psychotherapy educator. He has experience in inpatient and outpatient settings in mental health and substance abuse both full and part-time over 32 years. He has 6 years of experience in the supervision of outpatient mental health clinics. He initiated and held leadership positions in the Hodges University Mental Health Master’s program from 2011 to 2024. Dr. Hofmann is a Florida Approved Supervisor for SW, MHC and MFT registered interns. He has provided numerous trainings to professionals in various psychotherapeutic approaches and client dynamics. He currently is the Director for Behavioral Health Training and Education for Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida.

  Caroline Hofmann LMHC, NBCFCH, EMI™, TIRF, ICRC-ADC, CAP has extensive experience working in outpatient mental health and substance abuse settings. She currently works with Dura Medical in Fort Myers, FL, as a psychotherapist, and has her own private practice through Hofmann Counseling and Consulting LLC. She specializes in efficient and humane approaches to assist clients to complete resolution of trauma. She also provides psychotherapy training to licensed clinicians and registered interns in Florida. Caroline is a Florida Approved Supervisor for mental health counselors. Caroline Hofmann LMHC, NBCFCH, EMI™, TIRF, ICRC-ADC, CAP has extensive experience working in outpatient mental health and substance abuse settings. She currently works with Dura Medical in Fort Myers, FL, as a psychotherapist, and has her own private practice through Hofmann Counseling and Consulting LLC. She specializes in efficient and humane approaches to assist clients to complete resolution of trauma. She also provides psychotherapy training to licensed clinicians and registered interns in Florida. Caroline is a Florida Approved Supervisor for mental health counselors. . Caroline also leverages her undergraduate microbiology degree in order to understand the neurobiological aspects of behavioral health.

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• Innovative Horizons: Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Counseling and Psychotherapyediate

  • When
    19 Sep 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, counselors scrambled to embrace a technology that only 5 to 10% of them had previously dabbled in—telehealth. Just as many of us felt like we’d achieved at least a moderate level of competency in telehealth, artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as yet another mysterious, exciting, and—perhaps—terrifying technology to have to contend with, creating a slew of relevant questions: Can AI help me write my progress notes and treatment plans? How do I handle the fact that my counseling students are using AI to write their papers for them? What’s up with the creation of AI bots that offer mental health advice to our clients? Does AI perpetuate ethnocracies stereotypes? Is it true that some clients are recording their therapy sessions (without the therapist’s consent) and then selling those recordings to tech developers who are working on developing AI-powered therapy bots? Will AI make therapists obsolete? Is Cyberdyne finally coming to destroy us all? (Okay, that last one’s a little over the top…or is it?). This presentation was designed to offer an overview of how AI can (and already has) impacted the counseling field, as well as strategies for ethical and impactful use of AI in counseling.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1274367

  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 and describe artificial intelligence (AI) and some of the ways AI has been used as an adjunct to counseling and psychotherapy.
  2. Identify and describe emerging issues (including benefits and drawbacks) related to the use of AI in counseling.
  3. Implement a list of guidelines and strategies for ethical and effective use of AI in mental health counseling."

  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, telehealth, and forensic psychometry. He serves as Executive Director of the National Board of Forensic Evaluators, Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Dept. of Mental Health Law & Policy, Southern Regional Director, Ethics Committee Liaison, and International Counseling Task Force Chair for the American Mental Health Counselors Association, and Chair of the Government Relations Committee for the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association. Dr. Norton has particular interest in the use of technology in counseling and has written, taught, and presented on the use of virtual reality, telehealth, artificial intelligence, and computers in counseling. He co-authored a set of universal telehealth guidelines for a joint AMHCA-International Association of Counseling task force, served on the expert panel that created the standards and written exam for the Florida Certification Board’s Certified Telehealth Practitioner (CTP) credential, and co-wrote a revision to the AMHCA Code of Ethics clarifying ethical standards for the use of artificial intelligence in counseling. He has 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, and professor.

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• Creative Arts Therapy as applied to Active Imagination, an Analytical Psychology technique

  • When
    03 Oct 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: In this webinar we will focus on how art as a therapeutic modality, be it through Dance Movement Therapy, Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy etc, can be instrumentalized to be used hand in hand with Active Imagination a more psychodynamic technique pertaining to Jungian Analytical Psychology.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1274368

  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. Become familiar with creative expression focused Therapy Modalities
  2. Be able to draw parallels between these modalities and Jungian Active Imagination
  3. Gain insight on how art therapy as instrumental to the Active Imagination Technique can facilitate increased awareness in clients.
  4. Have a basic understanding of how Active Imagination helps with addressing internal, intrapsychic conflict.

  About the Presenter:
  
  

  I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 7 years of experience in the field working for various mental health provider employers. I am now transitioning to building my private practice.

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• DoomScolling - the Growing Media Trauma

  • When
    24 Oct 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: What started with the National Enquirers’ slogan “Inquiring minds want to know” became a cycle of information approach/ avoidance during the Covid Pandemic. With easy online access to national and international news, the emotional hyperstimulation reinforced negativity, fear, introversion and isolation. Curiosity and hunger for answers has become a type of addiction with negative reinforcement. This session will offer ways to recognize the fear/freeze/crave cycle and for this specific type of trauma and approaches in treatment.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1274369

  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. Identify the symptoms and behaviors of Doom Scrolling
  2. Recognize the generational and cultural issues in Doom Scrolling
  3. Develop treatment strategies for these traumatic and behavioral issues
  4.  Identify the symptoms and behaviors of Doom Scrolling

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  Dr Kathie Erwin is a Professor at Divine Mercy University School of Counseling, and Green Cross Academy of Traumatology Certified Master Traumatologist She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a doctorate in Counseling Psychology, Florida Qualified Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, National Certified Gerontological Counselor, AMHCA Diplomat in Geriatric Counseling and Certified in Emotional Freedom Technique for Professional Levels 1& 2. She was appointed Fulbright Specialist to teach at the University of Iceland in 2018. She continued to teach in the NordMag Graduate Gerontology Intensive at University of Iceland in Reykjavik, Iceland. In 2013, she received the prestigious Regent University Excellence in Teaching Award nominated by her Faculty Peers. Dr Erwin has served as President, Treasurer and Secretary/Board Member for FMHCA. She is also a Board Member of Green Cross Academy of Traumatology. As a Green Cross Master Field Traumatologist, Dr Erwin has served as team leader in Trinidad, India, and Romania. She taught trauma counseling in Kiev for the Ukraine Project including distance support for Ukrainian counselors remaining in country. Her support continues for the pioneer counseling program, the Ukraine Institute of Traumatology, as a Board Member of the International Mental Health Consulting group. Dr Erwin is the author of six professional books, an ethical thriller novel and an award-winning screenplay, her primary research interests are creative counseling approaches for the multigenerational family system and developing age cohort relatable group modalities for Older Adults.

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• Which is best? Parent Coordination, Co-Parent Therapy, Reunification Process, or Family Therapy

  • When
    07 Nov 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: High-conflict family dynamics are difficult to navigate with mounting aggression, accusations of abuse, opposing parenting methods, irreconcilable differences, and polarizing disputes. Therapy alone is not enough for these families. But what works? Which method is best for which clients?

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1274374

  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. Identify and define the different high conflict approaches
  2. Evaluate your client's needs
  3. Match the approach that works best for your client
  4. Learn the ethical implications of each approach 

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  Christine Hammond is a leading mental health influencer, author, and guest speaker. As an author of “Abuse Exposed: Identifying Family Secrets the Breed Dysfunction”, “The Exhausted Woman’s Handbook,” and more than 500 articles, Christine has more than one million people downloading her podcast “Understanding Today’s Narcissist,” and more than 400,000 views on YouTube. Christine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Family Law Mediator, and Qualified Supervisor by the State of Florida, a National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Family Trauma Professional, with extensive training in crisis intervention and peaceful resolution. Her practice at Psychological Affiliates in Winter Park, Florida specializes in treating high-conflict families. Expertise: She specializes in psychotherapy with families in transition, trauma, personality disorders, and addictions. She provides family and individual therapy using evidence-based psychotherapy methodology. She provides Parenting Coordination, family mediation, elder mediation, guardian ad litem, reunification, and functions as a collaborative mental health neutral.

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• Leadership and Advocacy within Counselor Education: Testifying for clients

  • When
    14 Nov 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: As counseling professionals increasingly navigate legal and advocacy roles, the ability to testify on behalf of clients becomes paramount. This program addresses the gap in counselor education by providing counselor educators with the necessary knowledge and skills to train students in this essential competency. Testifying requires a unique set of skills that goes beyond traditional counseling, and this program aims to bridge that divide.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1274374

  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. Equip counselor educators with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape relevant to counseling.
  2. Provide strategies for effective preparation, ensuring educators can guide students in gathering and organizing information for testimony.
  3. Provide strategies for effective preparation, ensuring educators can guide students in gathering and organizing information for testimony.
  4. Foster an awareness of and ability to manage stress and anxiety associated with testifying.

  About the Presenter:
  

  

  Kendria Brown, LMHC is the owner of Lifepath Counseling and a dedicated doctoral student at Walden University. She is also a qualitative researcher and counselor educator.

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  As counseling professionals increasingly navigate legal and advocacy roles, the ability to testify on behalf of clients becomes paramount. This program addresses the gap in counselor education by providing counselor educators with the necessary knowledge and skills to train students in this essential competency. Testifying requires a unique set of skills that goes beyond traditional counseling, and this program aims to bridge that divide.

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• Anticipatory Grief: Experiencing Grief Before the Actual Loss and How It Goes Beyond the Loss of a Loved One

  • When
    05 Dec 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (GoToWebinar)

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  Description: Many counselors are accustomed to working with clients and grief. This grief is generally after the loss of a loved one regardless of their age or relationship with the client. However, there is a form of grief that lasts much longer and affects a much larger group of clients. These are clients that are experiencing anticipatory grief. This can occur in situations such as chronic illness, caregiving, loss of a job, loss of safety and security, loss of a relationship, etc. These are often looked at as an adjustment disorder but often can go much longer than 6 months and are experienced very similarly to traditional grief. Covid-19 introduced types of anticipatory grief that a great deal of clients never expected to experience. This webinar will discuss the types of anticipatory grief that are experienced as well as interventions and modalities to utilize with clients.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1274378

  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. Differentiate between adjustment disorder and anticipatory grief.
  2. Compare and contrast interventions and theories to utilize when treating clients with anticipatory grief.
  3. Describe the differences between anticipatory grief and traditional grief.

  About the Presenter:
  Dr. Amy Maturen is dually licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision along with her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Capella University. She is certified as a Play Therapist. She serves as the Clinical Director of Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, Florida while also providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Her specialties include chronic illness, caretakers, and grief. She has over two years of experience as an Adjunct Professor in the Counseling Department of Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma working with Masters level students. In addition to teaching, she has been a University Supervisor for over a year mentoring and guiding students in their fieldwork experience prior to graduation. Recently, Dr. Maturen was also a contributing author in a counseling textbook regarding anticipatory grief titled “Grief and Trauma Counseling Education”.

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