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• Virtual- Required Courses for Re-Licensure

  • When
    16 Feb 2024
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    Online (Zoom)
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  "I don't know what to do!": Ethical Dilemmas and Professional Accountability in Healthcare Settings

  Description: The healthcare treatment environment, altered drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic, requires licensees serving adults, children, and families receiving health/mental health care to enhance their practice using a current, updated framework to ensure ethical and legal compliance. This course updates clinicians in 3 major areas: 1) Reviews recent changes to Codes of Ethics (NASW, 2018/2021; AMHCA, 2015/2020, and AAM&FT, 2015) focusing on use of technology and electronic communications, cultural competency/awareness, personal boundaries/self-care, communication safeguards, documentation, storage, and transfer of records, and practice mandates across legal borders. 2) Reviews compliance requirements with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Federal statute (2018) to heighten compliance in providing full access/use of provider websites to those with visual/auditory limitations, paralleling updated Codes of Ethics and technology applications in service delivery. 3) Reviews major changes to Chapter 765, Florida Health Care Advance Directive Act (2015) that opened communications between future patients and their appointed representatives, assigned new roles to physicians and hospitals, and provided (for the first time in Florida), a healthcare surrogate appointment for minors. In combining Codes of Ethics and bioethics with applied assessment tools and practice models, clinicians can quickly identify, target, and deliver services compliant with ethical and legal mandates. The course concludes with a case study examining ethical/bioethical dilemmas and models of care within a case study assessment.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-794958

  Learning Objectives:

  1. List 4 components of the informed consent process applicable in healthcare settings.
  2. Name and describe 4 bioethical principles used to guide patient healthcare choices.
  3. Illustrate 4 options for patient representation under FS§765.

  "What can I do?": Strategies to Minimize Medical Errors

  Description: "What can I do?": Strategies to Minimize Medical Errors addresses 3 core training areas mandated by FS§456.013(7) and the Florida 491 Board: 1) root-cause analysis (RCA); 2) ME reduction and prevention, and 3) patient safety. The course presents essential definitions and strategies and addresses the primary problem in healthcare: communication. Moving through a video-rich environment, updated for 2022, we'll view actual cases, sample case studies, and family member perspectives, then close with a profile of an professional client group, the "second victim" of medical errors, healthcare workers who commit medical errors.
  

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-794930

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Define "medical error" (ME) per Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality definition.
  2. List 3 causes and 3 strategies to reduce/prevent MEs in health and mental health settings by adhering to the policies and processes recommended by the Institute of Medicine and The Joint Commission.
  3. Discuss 3 methods of effective healthcare communication strategies used to prevent/reduce MEs and enhance patient safety by applying policies and procedures from the Institute of Medicine, The Joint Commission, and empirical literature findings.

  Florida Laws and Rules: Updates for Clinical Practice

  Description: This video-rich 3 hr. course is required for 491 Board licensees every 3rd biennium, to inform and review most recent changes to FS§456 and 491, and the F.A.C. 64B4 (Rule). Participants will view most recent changes and learn steps in conducting independent searches of laws and rules regulating practitioners under the Florida Department of Health, Florida Administrative Code, and 491 Board. Changes come alive through a case study role play via telehealth delivery, case discussions and learning tools, and hands-on learning to maintain currency in the Florida Statutes and the Administrative Code (F.A.C. 64B4). Also included: online search examples, supplementary support documents, updated 456, 491, and F.A.C. 64B4 Change Tables, and course Bibliography.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-794964

  Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe at least 5 key changes found in FS§456 and FS§491 and F.A.C. Rule 64B4 (2016-2021) that influence practice of 491 Board licensed clinical practitioners.
  2. Discuss and apply at least 1 recent statutory change to a case study client to increase professional practice competency.
  3. Describe and demonstrate the 5 basic steps to obtain specific updates to FL Statutes and/or FL Administrative Code (FAC; Rules).

  About the Presenters:

  Dr. Julia W. Buckey, holds a PHD and MSW from The Florida State University, and a BA from Mercer University, Macon, GA. President/CEO of Decision Dynamics Consulting, Inc. (DBA: URChoices©️), she provides organizations and Florida licensees (490 and 491 Boards) with current knowledge, skills, and strategies designed to improve individual and team performance. With 25 years of practice in a wide range of health/behavioral health topics applicable to individuals, families, and groups, her education and administrative experience focused on creating, providing, and managing health/mental health services based on building win-win staff-client partnerships grounded in mutual trust, respect, and understanding. Honored for teaching and research, she is an author, lecturer, and conference presenter, Chair, NASW-FL’s LCSW Healthcare Proxy Guidelines (Rev.) and current Chair of the NASW National Health Section Committee.
  

  Dr. Jacinto holds a PHD from Barry University, Miami; Master’s in Education from the University of Idaho; Master’s in Social Work from The Florida State University, and BS from California State University, Fresno, CA. With 25 years of practice, education, and administrative experience as Program Director, Professor, and Board Member, Dr. Jacinto understands dilemmas facing today’s leaders and employees. His work targets organizational/individual/employee outcomes to develop greater individual understanding in community groups and individuals. In addition to his private clinical practice, Dr. Jacinto is a qualified supervisor, author, lecturer, and conference presenter, covering a wide range of behavioral topics applicable to individuals, families, and groups.  
  

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• Working with First Responders: Learning from a Counsellors Lived Experience of Becoming a First Responder

  • When
    19 Feb 2024
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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    Online (Zoom)
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  Description: First responders are a unique population that presents with unique needs. As a professional counsellor working with this population, cultural awareness is key to successfully working with these individuals and groups, whether it is through psychoeducational workshops, individual counseling, critical incident debriefings, or peer support programs. As a professional counsellor who developed the skills and awareness to specialize in working with first responders in private practice, Dr. Kirstin Dolby developed a resource for first responders as her dissertation project (www.friess.ca). She has utilized the various trainings and experiences working locally and internationally to develop a unique set of skills that have resulted in successful integration of effective treatments and preventative measures for first responders. Her current project includes becoming a first responder, integrating into the culture, and developing custom resources and presentations to meet the needs of local responders, specifically volunteer firefighters.  Even with extensive experience and training, Kirstin struggled to connect with the local fire department members, even with the support of the then Fire Chief. As a result, she sought a “win win” situation of applying, competing, and making the 2022 recruitment class. Dr. Kirstin Dolby has since successfully completed recruitment training and is a licensed EMA-FR, Level II Firefighter, and Wildland Firefighter in her home Province of British Columbia, Canada. In her presentation, she shares her experiences and insights into how other professional counsellors can develop the skills to effectively work with first responders in their communities, as well as develop appropriate cultural awareness strategies to provide support from the recruitment phase all the way up the chain of command. Effective resources and personal insights into her journey of being a professional counsellor, developing effective resources, and becoming a responder herself will be explored and shared.
  

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1103398

  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. Provide information regarding cultural awareness of working with First Responders.
  2. Sharing the lived experience of counselling and becoming a First Responder.
  3. Equipping other professionals with insights and proven resources for providing effective care and support to First Responders.

  About the Presenters:

  Dr. Kirstin Dolby, PhD holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counselling, and a PhD in Counseling & Psychological Studies from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. Kirstin completed a Trauma Counselling Internship in India in 2016 with the Regent University Center for Trauma Studies. She is the Director of Head Strong Counselling Services & Academy of Traumatology Inc. and The Head Strong Project charity. She specializes in working with First Responders, individually through private practice, as well as organizationally through Firefighter Wellness Briefs.    Kirstin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC, a Certified Canadian Counsellor with CCPA, a Certified First Responder Counselor with Academy Hour, Certified Clinical Traumatologist with the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, and Certified EMDR Therapist. She specializes in working with survivors and first responders, including international deployments with her most recent deployment being to Cameroon, Africa in 2021. As of fall 2022, Kirstin primarily works as a full-time Faculty Lead at Yorkville University and as an Adjunct Professor for Regent University. She offers ongoing mental health support through direct referral for first responders, supervision of intern/practicum students, and training workshops in collaboration with other organizations such as Green Cross International and Foster Leadership.    Outside of the counselling office, Kirstin is a Courtenay Volunteer Fire Fighter Recruit as of 2022 and a BC Licensed Emergency Medical Assistant First Responder. She is scheduled to complete her recruitment training fall of 2023 with plans of joining the Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department to serve those in her own community. Kirstin lives in beautiful Courtenay, BC on Vancouver Island with her husband of twenty years and their four boys.  And, of course, in her “spare” time Kirstin can be found on the sidelines coaching her sons high school rugby team or in any region of the globe volunteering her time to help fill the gap in mental health care.

  
  

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• Autistic Affirming Therapy Practices For Adults

  • When
    20 Feb 2024
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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    Online (Zoom)
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  Description: Adults diagnosed with autism who seek out therapy services often perplex well-meaning mental health professionals who may not feel competent nor confident in this area of treatment. Many training programs do not equip counselors with knowledge, skills or awareness on autistic affirming therapies and evidence-based practices in supporting autistic clients. Clients with autism diagnoses commonly experience co-occurring conditions and present to therapy with myriad concerns. In this presentation, we will focus on three goals when it comes to autistic affirming therapy. We will 1) learn from the lived-experience to enhance the therapeutic relationship building, 2) dive into current trends in assessment & treatment and 3) review strength-based interventions. Overall, we aim to help mental health professionals enhance their competence and confidence to effectively support autistic adult clients.
  

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1103400
  

  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 evidence-based and lived-experience best practices for approaching and building quality therapeutic relationships with autistic clients. 
  2. Understand and identify the unique assessment and treatment needs of adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
  3. Identify evidence-based and best practice treatment strategies for supporting the strengths of autistic clients. 

  About the Presenters:

  

  Bryan Coviello received his master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Lynn University in 2020. He is a STARR (Stress & Trauma, Release and Rewiring) Pro Therapist at Regional Psychiatry.  Bryan completed his graduate school internship at New Directions for Young Adults prior to joining the team, leading to his role as Assistant Clinical Director. He gained a vast amount of experience working with young adults on the autism spectrum throughout his work with New Directions.  He has past experience working in crisis stabilization at South County Mental Health Center as well as working with youth in a residential academic setting. Bryan uses a multifaceted and interdisciplinary approach when counseling, which encompasses the holistic, humanistic, and behavioral approaches. He has experience working with young adults with various mental health disorders and dual diagnoses. 

  Ali Cunningham Abbott, PhD, LMHC, QS is the Program Director & an Associate Professor in the CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. She received her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Florida Atlantic University. Prior to teaching at Lynn, Cunningham held a position as Visiting Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University and as Assistant Director for the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) for eight years. She also provides individual counseling for adolescents and adults at the Center for the Treatment of Anxiety & Mood Disorder.
  

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• Digital Mental Health: Opportunities and Challenges for Counselors in the Digital Age

  • When
    21 Feb 2024
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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    Online (Zoom)
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  Description: The rise of digital technology has transformed the way we live and work, and mental health care is no exception. With the growing availability of digital tools, including teletherapy, mental health apps, and online support groups, mental health counselors have a unique opportunity to provide care in new and innovative ways. However, this new landscape also poses several challenges, including ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations. This presentation will explore the opportunities and challenges of digital mental health for mental health counselors in Florida and across the United States.
  

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1103402
  

  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 teletherapy and mental health apps in terms of their benefits and limitations. This learning objective is important because it encourages attendees to think critically about the different digital mental health tools available to them and to understand the unique advantages and disadvantages of each.   
  2. Evaluate at least two strategies for adapting counseling techniques to online formats. This learning objective is important because it helps attendees develop practical skills for providing effective counseling care through digital mental health tools. By evaluating and selecting strategies for adapting counseling techniques to online formats, attendees will be better equipped to provide high-quality care to clients through teletherapy and other digital channels.  
  3. Summarize best practices for providing effective and ethical care through digital mental health tools in counseling practice. This learning objective is important because it provides attendees with an overarching framework for integrating digital mental health into their counseling practice. By summarizing best practices for providing effective and ethical care, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to provide high-quality care to clients through digital mental health tools while adhering to ethical and legal guidelines.
     

  About the Presenters:

  

  Anna Svetchinov holds a BS in Psychology and an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 12 years of experience, Anna founded Longwood Care, a national mental health organization, I Care We All Care, a mental health non-profit foundation, and the Positive Parenting Initiative. A seasoned presenter at conferences, summits, and workshops, Anna is a best-selling and award-winning author of over 40 therapeutic books for children and parents. Having traveled across the country, she has appeared on PBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, and KidLit TV. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Anna is a dedicated parent to three boys, giving her unique insight into the challenges and joys of parenting.
  

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• Virtual- 4 Hour Qualified Supervisor Update

  • When
    23 Feb 2024
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (Zoom)
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  Description: This 4-Hr Continuing Education Course for Qualified Supervisors provides a comprehensive update to FL Laws and Rules; electronic delivery methods and confidentiality; supervisory documentation; practice models; challenges in supervision; cultural issues; accountability in the supervisory relationship; the business of supervision; ethical, legal, and regulatory issues surrounding delivery of teletherapy, and current best practices associated with Telemental Health. The supervision model presented in the workshop is Feedback Informed Treatment in association with Deliberate Practice. A discussion of Trauma Informed Care principles intermingled with the common core factors of psychotherapy is also included.

  Enriched with video tutorials and case studies, supervisors will participate in various therapeutic perspectives: Person In Environment Centered Practice grounded in Common Core Factors, Trauma Informed Care, Feedback Informed Treatment, and the use of feedback in Deliberate Practice. Supervisory demonstrations include assessing feedback, observation of the supervisees' work with the client, the supervisees' Deliberate Practice plan development that includes completion of the Taxonomy of Deliberate Practice Activities in Psychotherapy, demonstration of Deliberate Practice, and administration examples of how to administer the Session Rating Scale and Outcome Rating Scale to the client, and supervisory demonstrations of best practices.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1094872

  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. Review changes to Florida laws and rules relating to Interns and Supervisors.
  2. Analyze electronic delivery system for supervision and methods for ensuring confidentiality.
  3. Describe ethical, legal and regulatory issues of supervision, including documentation of the supervisory sessions.
  4. Review Challenges in Supervision.
  5. Address how cultural issues can affect the supervisory relationship.
  6. Discuss accountability of both the supervisor and the intern in the supervisory relationship.
  7. Discuss the business aspects of supervision.
  8. Discuss the ethical, legal and regulatory issues of teletherapy.
  9. Review research of supervision models.

  About the Presenters:

  

  Dr. Julia W. Buckey, holds a PHD and MSW from The Florida State University, and a BA from Mercer University, Macon, GA. President/CEO of Decision Dynamics Consulting, Inc. (DBA: URChoices©️), she provides organizations and Florida licensees (490 and 491 Boards) with current knowledge, skills, and strategies designed to improve individual and team performance. With 25 years of practice in a wide range of health/behavioral health topics applicable to individuals, families, and groups, her education and administrative experience focused on creating, providing, and managing health/mental health services based on building win-win staff-client partnerships grounded in mutual trust, respect, and understanding. Honored for teaching and research, she is an author, lecturer, and conference presenter, Chair, NASW-FL’s LCSW Healthcare Proxy Guidelines (Rev.) and current Chair of the NASW National Health Section Committee.

  Dr. Jacinto holds a PHD from Barry University, Miami; Master’s in Education from the University of Idaho; Master’s in Social Work from The Florida State University, and BS from California State University, Fresno, CA. With 25 years of practice, education, and administrative experience as Program Director, Professor, and Board Member, Dr. Jacinto understands dilemmas facing today’s leaders and employees. His work targets organizational/individual/employee outcomes to develop greater individual understanding in community groups and individuals. In addition to his private clinical practice, Dr. Jacinto is a qualified supervisor, author, lecturer, and conference presenter, covering a wide range of behavioral topics applicable to individuals, families, and groups.
  

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• Therapeutic Responses in the Playroom

  • When
    26 Feb 2024
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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    Online (Zoom)
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  Description: A key aspects of play therapy is the ability to link play with the therapeutic needs of the client. Therapeutic responses help clinicians communicate unconditional positive regard, and empathetic understanding. The various types of responses have the ability to help build the relationship, facilitate self-concept, develop self-responsibility and create awareness.      This workshop will assist clinicians learn the importance of play and how to use the various types of therapeutic responses to encourage growth and promote the efficacy of play therapy.  
  

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1103404

  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 verbalize two benefits of therapeutic play.
  2. Participants will be able to name three therapeutic skills associated with play therapy.
  3. Participants will be able to demonstrate three types of therapeutic responses in play therapy. 

  About the Presenters:

  

  Denise Folsom has been involved in her community for most of her life whether it be as a community member, adoptee, military spouse, or parent. Early experiences have provided a background for understanding others and Denise uses that as a basis for helping people identify where they are and developing their own path. She believes that with knowledge people are able to understand behaviors and then make desired changes.  Denise uses a variety of interventions to work with clients including EMDR, Play Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, etc. She is also trained in CPP,  Synergetic Play Therapy, Traumaplay, Theraplay, DBT and Smart Recovery.    ​    She enjoys helping people of all ages, uses talk and non-verbal therapies including play therapy, games and sand therapy. Denise has a passion to work with other professionals, military, parents and their infants/children, and those with experiences of grief, perinatal/ infant/child loss, and trauma. Denise is the owner of The Legacy House in Panama City Florida. Denise has extensive experience in education as a former elementary school teacher, preschool teacher/director and writer of curriculum. She is currently a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, EMDR Consultant and Clinical Supervisor. She is the wife of a retired military member and the mother of three.

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• Nurturing Minds, Strengthening Families: Maternal Mental Health

  • When
    27 Feb 2024
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (Zoom)
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  Description: Maternal mental health is vital to the overall well-being of mothers, their children, and entire families. The journey of pregnancy and the postpartum period bring about profound physical and emotional changes, making it a vulnerable time for women. Understanding and addressing maternal mental health challenges is crucial to ensure the health and happiness of both mother and child.  Recognizing and addressing the challenges women face during pregnancy and postpartum is crucial for fostering healthy family dynamics and promoting positive child development outcomes. By prioritizing support, intervention, and destigmatization, we can nurture the minds of mothers and strengthen families, ensuring a brighter and healthier future for all.      
  

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1103406 

  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. "Understanding Maternal Mental Health- Defining maternal mental health and its implications for mothers, children, and families. Discuss common mental health challenges faced by pregnant women and new mothers.
  2. Highlight the impact of societal and cultural factors on maternal mental health."
  3. Building Resilience- Share evidence-based strategies and self-care practices Empowering Professionals- Address effective communication techniques when discussing maternal mental health.
     

  About the Presenters:

  

  Dr. Shaenor Ishmael, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Qualified Supervisor, is the owner and psychotherapist at Inspired Counseling Center, LLC. She has over ten years of experience in the field of Social Work. Dr. Ishmael is a passionate and dedicated maternal mental health therapist specializing in supporting the emotional well-being of mothers during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help women navigate motherhood's unique challenges and transitions.  As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Dr. Ishmael deeply understands the psychological and emotional complexities that can arise during the perinatal period. Through compassionate and evidence-based therapy, Dr. Ishmael provides a safe and non-judgmental space for mothers to explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns, fostering a sense of empowerment and resilience.  

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• Understanding Narcissistic Abuse: A Guide for Helping Professionals

  • When
    28 Feb 2024
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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    Online (Zoom)
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  Description: Narcissistic Abuse can be devastating. The cycle of abuse is very similar to other types of domestic violence however the way this abuse is applied is quite different. Outside of the relationship, most people see the good side (the mask) that the narcissist presents. The victim can’t understand why others don't see the real person and the victim starts to question their own perceptions. Clinicians need to read between the lines to understand what is really happening in these relationships.Imagine if you had a client walk into a session and you were able to speak the language of the client who has been abused by a narcissist. You could cut down the time it takes to start helping them recover and heal from the pain they have endured in their relationship with a narcissist. Victims of narcissistic abuse are seeking treatment for this particular abuse that has nuances and behaviors that are different and more insidious than other types of abuse. Clients are desperate for a clinician who gets it and are terrified that they will seek treatment and not be believed. Learn the language and the cognitive dissonance and distortions that keep people in these relationships and help them get out.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1103412
  

  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. Gain an understanding of Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Relationships and How This Differs from Emotional Abuse
  2. Develop Strategies to Help Clients Break the Cycle of Abuse by Using Trauma Informed Approaches to Build Self Esteem, Self-Care, and Support.
  3. Learn How to Build Treatment Plans Focused on Rebuilding Identity, Returning clients to their core selves, and Building a Healed Sense of Self.

  About the Presenters:

  

  Brenda Stephens is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works solely with survivors of narcissistic abuse and trauma. She obtained her education through the University of Wisconsin system where she graduated with honors. Brenda is the founder of a group practice in southern California and The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Center, a coaching practice  assisting survivors of narcissistic abuse globally. She offers training to other therapists to help them supporttheir clients who are children, partners, and others who have been abused by a person, or persons, with narcissistic traits. She is the author of “Recovering From Narcissistic Mothers: A Daughter’s Guide” and “The Narcissism Recovery Workbook: Healing from Emotional Abuse.” She has presented at conferences, appeared on several podcasts to talk about narcissistic abuse, and recently appeared in a documentary on Covert Narcissism.     Brenda Stephens holds a Masters of Mental Health Counseling degree from the University of Wisconsin system where she graduated with honors. She is a licensed therapist in several states holding licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Licensed Professional Counselor. Brenda is trained in IFS, EMDR, and has completed comprehensive training in Polyvagal Theory and uses this modality extensively in treating survivors of trauma. 

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• Virtual- Qualified Supervision Training (QST)

  • Start
    29 Feb 2024
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    01 Mar 2024
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    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (Zoom)
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  Description: In this 12-hr. continuing education course required to meet the qualifications for Qualified Supervisory Training, the didactic, engaging, and interactional instruction will be delivered in a virtual format, supporting segments of didactic approaches enhanced through model(s), styles of supervision, and trauma informed care.

  Updated and current best practice approaches will be explored, including distinctive issues that arise in supervision such as cultural, gender, ethnicity, power, economics, and secondary traumatic stress. The interactive discussion will be framed against the backdrop of current laws and rules within the changing atmosphere of practice.  Telemental Health in practice will be explored and the use of Telemental Health practice post-COVID 19 will be discussed. Best practice examples of Telemental Health will be examined.   

  Exploration of the latest Florida laws and Board rules for interns and supervisors will include a discussion of the role of evaluation in supervision in the context of Deliberate Practice, Feedback Informed Treatment, and Trauma Informed Care.

  A closing, integrative review of the CE contents will include a fusion of psychotherapy methods, Deliberate Practice, Feedback Informed Treatment, and Trauma Informed Care. At the end of the CE, participants will have developed a personal model of supervision, examined trauma, burnout, and Secondary Traumatic Stress self-care strategies. Finally, participants will consider the use of Deliberate Practice, Feedback Informed Treatment and Trauma Informed Care in their qualified supervision practice.

  CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1094868

  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. Review the Major Models and Styles of Supervision and Trauma Informed Care for clinical social work, marriage and family therapy or mental health counseling.
  2. Develop a personal model of supervision, drawn from existing models of supervision and preferred therapeutic styles.
  3. Understand the co-evolving dynamics of therapist-client and supervisor-therapist-client relationships.
  4. Explore distinctive issues that arise in supervision.
  5. Address the contextual variables in practice such as culture, gender, ethnicity, power, economics, and Secondary Traumatic Stress.
  6. Describe ethical, legal and regulatory issues of supervision, including documentation of the supervisory sessions.
  7. Review Florida laws and board rules governing Interns and Supervisors.
  8. Understand the role of evaluation in supervision.
  9. Review and Integrate Workshop Content.

  About the Presenters:

  

  Dr. Julia W. Buckey, holds a PHD and MSW from The Florida State University, and a BA from Mercer University, Macon, GA. President/CEO of Decision Dynamics Consulting, Inc. (DBA: URChoices©️), she provides organizations and Florida licensees (490 and 491 Boards) with current knowledge, skills, and strategies designed to improve individual and team performance. With 25 years of practice in a wide range of health/behavioral health topics applicable to individuals, families, and groups, her education and administrative experience focused on creating, providing, and managing health/mental health services based on building win-win staff-client partnerships grounded in mutual trust, respect, and understanding. Honored for teaching and research, she is an author, lecturer, and conference presenter, Chair, NASW-FL’s LCSW Healthcare Proxy Guidelines (Rev.) and current Chair of the NASW National Health Section Committee.

  Dr. Jacinto holds a PHD from Barry University, Miami; Master’s in Education from the University of Idaho; Master’s in Social Work from The Florida State University, and BS from California State University, Fresno, CA. With 25 years of practice, education, and administrative experience as Program Director, Professor, and Board Member, Dr. Jacinto understands dilemmas facing today’s leaders and employees. His work targets organizational/individual/employee outcomes to develop greater individual understanding in community groups and individuals. In addition to his private clinical practice, Dr. Jacinto is a qualified supervisor, author, lecturer, and conference presenter, covering a wide range of behavioral topics applicable to individuals, families, and groups.
  

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