2.0-//65.60.9.2//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9//GREGORIANPUBLISHhttps://jfsneworleans.orgAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/Chicago2025-11-02T02:00:002026-11-01T02:00:002027-11-07T02:00:00CST-05:00-06:002026-03-08T02:00:002027-03-14T02:00:00CDT-06:00-05:00ai1ec-10125@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZOffice Closed – Shavuot2023-05-262023-05-30en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/office-closed-shavuot-2/freeai1ec-10282@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZNew Year’s Day Office Closed2024-01-012024-01-02en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/new-years-day-office-closed/freeai1ec-10283@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZMLK Jr. Day – Office Closed2024-01-152024-01-16en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/mlk-jr-day-office-closed/freeai1ec-10284@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZMardi Gras – Office Closed2024-02-132024-02-14en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/mardi-gras-office-closed/freeai1ec-10285@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZPassover – Office Closed2024-04-232024-04-25en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/passover-office-closed/freeai1ec-10286@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZPassover 2 – Office Closed2024-04-292024-05-01en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/passover-2-office-closed/freeai1ec-10287@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZMemorial Day – Office Closed2024-05-272024-05-28en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/memorial-day-office-closed/freeai1ec-10288@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZShavuot – Office Closed2024-06-122024-06-14en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/shavuot-office-closed/freeai1ec-10289@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZJuneteenth – Office Closed2024-06-192024-06-20en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/juneteenth-office-closed/freeai1ec-10290@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZIndependence Day – Office Closed2024-07-042024-07-05en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/independence-day-office-closed/freeai1ec-10291@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZLabor Day – Office Closed2024-09-022024-09-03en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/labor-day-office-closed/freeai1ec-10292@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZRosh Hashanah – Office Closed2024-10-032024-10-05en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/rosh-hashanah-office-closed/freeai1ec-10293@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZSukkot – Office Closed2024-10-172024-10-19en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/sukkot-office-closed/freeai1ec-10294@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZShimini Atzeret – Office Closed2024-10-242024-10-25en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/shimini-atzeret-office-closed/freeai1ec-10295@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZSimchat Torah2024-10-252024-10-26en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/simchat-torah/freeai1ec-10296@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZThanksgiving – Office Closed2024-11-282024-11-30en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/thanksgiving-office-closed/freeai1ec-10297@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZChristmas Day – Office Closed2024-12-252024-12-26en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/christmas-day-office-closed/freeai1ec-10298@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZNew Year’s Day – Office Closed2025-01-012025-01-02en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/new-years-day-office-closed-2/freeai1ec-10821@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZMLK Jr. Day – Office Closed2025-01-202025-01-21en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/mlk-jr-day-office-closed-2/freeai1ec-10820@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZMardi Gras – Office Closed2025-03-042025-03-05en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/mardi-gras-office-closed-2/freeai1ec-10819@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZPassover 2 – Office Closed2025-04-142025-04-15en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/passover-2-office-closed-2/freeai1ec-10818@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZMemorial Day – Office Closed2025-05-262025-05-27en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/memorial-day-office-closed-2/freeai1ec-10817@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZShavuot – Office Closed2025-06-022025-06-04en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/shavuot-office-closed-2/freeai1ec-10816@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZJuneteenth – Office Closed2025-06-192025-06-20en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/juneteenth-office-closed-2/freeai1ec-10815@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZIndependence Day – Office Closed2025-07-042025-07-05en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/independence-day-office-closed-2/freeai1ec-10814@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZLabor Day – Office Closed2025-09-012025-09-02en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/labor-day-office-closed-2/freeai1ec-10813@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZRosh Hashanah – Office Closed2025-09-232025-09-25en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/rosh-hashanah-office-closed-2/freeai1ec-10812@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZYom Kippur2025-10-022025-10-03en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/yom-kippur/freeai1ec-10811@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZSukkot – Office Closed2025-10-072025-10-09en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/sukkot-office-closed-2/freeai1ec-10810@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZShimini Atzeret – Office Closed2025-10-142025-10-15en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/shimini-atzeret-office-closed-2/freeai1ec-10809@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZSimchat Torah2025-10-152025-10-16en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/simchat-torah-2/freeai1ec-10808@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZThanksgiving – Office Closed2025-11-272025-11-29en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/thanksgiving-office-closed-2/freeai1ec-11357@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZChristmas Eve – Office Closed after 12 PM2025-12-242025-12-25en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/christmas-eve-half-day/freeai1ec-10807@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZChristmas – Office Closed2025-12-252025-12-27en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/christmas-day-office-closed-2/freeai1ec-10806@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZNew Year’s Day – Office Closed2026-01-012026-01-02en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/new-years-day-office-closed-3/freeai1ec-11580@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZOffice Closed for Passover2026-04-022026-04-04en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/office-closed-for-passover/freeai1ec-11581@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZOffice Closed for Passover 22026-04-082026-04-10en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/office-closed-for-passover-2/freeai1ec-11582@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZOffice Closed for Shavuot2026-05-222026-05-23en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/office-closed-for-shavuot/freeai1ec-11583@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZOffice Closed for Memorial Day2026-05-252026-05-26en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/office-closed-for-memorial-day/freeai1ec-11584@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZOffice Closed for Juneteenth2026-06-192026-06-20en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/office-closed-for-juneteenth/freeai1ec-11585@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZOffice Closed for Independence Day2026-07-032026-07-04en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/office-closed-for-independence-day/freeai1ec-11586@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZOffice Closed for Labor Day2026-09-072026-09-08en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/office-closed-for-labor-day/freeai1ec-11587@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZOffice Closed for Yom Kippur2026-09-212026-09-22en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/office-closed-for-yom-kippur/freeai1ec-11588@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZOffice Closed for Thanksgiving2026-11-262026-11-28en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/office-closed-for-thanksgiving/freeai1ec-11589@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZOffice Closed for Christmas2026-12-252026-12-26en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/office-closed-for/freeai1ec-11590@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZOffice Closed for New Year’s Day2027-01-012027-01-02en-USOffice Closed0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/office-closed-for-new-years-day/freeai1ec-10073@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZEvidence-Based Therapies: What Really Works?<div><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-10098 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/May-2023-CEU-2-300x300.png" alt="" width="373" height="373" srcset="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/May-2023-CEU-2-300x300.png 300w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/May-2023-CEU-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/May-2023-CEU-2-150x150.png 150w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/May-2023-CEU-2-768x768.png 768w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/May-2023-CEU-2-435x435.png 435w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/May-2023-CEU-2-200x200.png 200w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/May-2023-CEU-2-375x375.png 375w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/May-2023-CEU-2.png 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px" />In this workshop we will review some startling findings, backed by current research, that indicate which factors influence therapeutic outcomes.</p> <p>Our speaker, Bill Knecht, LCSW, BACS, is a provider of psychotherapy services since 1967 and an award-winning supervisor and manager of mental health programs for decades.  He is the author of Accidental Therapist: Sharing over a half-century of experience to facilitate positive outcomes (2022).</p> </div> <div></div> <div><span class="S1PPyQ">This CEU is in-person in the JFS Office</span></div> <div></div> <div> <h3> <span class="S1PPyQ">3 Clinical hours by LABSWE & 3 CEU hours by LCA</span></h3> </div> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ZqBh8nhRyRSNKjUQjus-OA">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ZqBh8nhRyRSNKjUQjus-OA</a>.</p>America/Chicago2023-05-12T08:30:00America/Chicago2023-05-12T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsneworleans.org/event/ebtJFS Office @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave., S., Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/ebt/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/May-2023-CEU-2-300x300.png;373;373,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/May-2023-CEU-2-300x300.png;373;373,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/May-2023-CEU-2-300x300.png;373;373,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/May-2023-CEU-2-300x300.png;373;373$50 or $60https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ZqBh8nhRyRSNKjUQjus-OAai1ec-9975@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZEMDR Basic Training<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-10100 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/5.1.23-EMDR-Training-2023-final-300x300.png" alt="" width="503" height="503" /></p> <h3><span class="il">EMDR</span> Basic Training (In Person!) with Carol Miles, MSW, LCSW</h3> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong style="text-align: center;"><strong style="text-align: center;">This is a two-part in-person CEU.</strong></strong></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>June 28-30 and July 26-28, 2023 8:30a-5p</strong></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>LSU School of Public Health 2020 Gravier St. New Orleans, LA 70112</strong></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>NEW pay option: Pay half now and half in a month!</strong></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Parts 1 & 2 as well as 10 hours of group consultation are included in the registration cost</strong></em></p> <p> </p> <div style="text-align: right;"></div> <div></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Participants will learn the underlying Adaptive Information Processing theory of <span class="il">EMDR</span> Therapy and other theoretical, brain functioning, and research issues. They will learn to assess the appropriateness of using <span class="il">EMDR</span> Therapy with patients and how to conceptualize a case from an <span class="il">EMDR</span> Therapy and trauma viewpoint.  They will learn to integrate <span class="il">EMDR</span> Therapy into a comprehensive treatment plan, utilizing all eight phases of the <span class="il">EMDR</span> Therapy treatment method. This includes applying the target sequencing plan, and the three stage standard protocol. Participants will learn to identify, select, and develop appropriate target issues for use with an <span class="il">EMDR</span> Therapy protocol. They will develop the safeguards, learn soothing and grounding techniques and techniques to teach patients to tolerate and modulate affect and will learn applications of <span class="il">EMDR</span> Therapy to various patient problems. <span lang="EN">Between the first and second parts of the course, and in order to continue to the second part, each participant will participate in a total of 4 hours of consultation.  </span><span lang="EN">After the second parts of the course, and in order to receive EMDRIAs certificate of completion of Basic Training, each participant will participate in a total of 6 hours of consultation to complete the required total of 10 hours of consultation for Basic Training.</span></span></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <h3>42 Clinical hours LABSWE, LCA, & APA</h3> </div> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.carolmiles.com/emdr-trainings/registration-for-emdr-therapy-basic-training/">https://www.carolmiles.com/emdr-trainings/registration-for-emdr-therapy-basic-training/</a>.</p>America/Chicago2023-06-28T08:30:00America/Chicago2023-06-28T17:00:00America/Chicago2023-06-28T08:30:00America/Chicago2023-06-29T08:30:00America/Chicago2023-06-30T08:30:00America/Chicago2023-07-28T08:30:00America/Chicago2023-07-27T08:30:00America/Chicago2023-07-26T08:30:00en-USCEUsCarol Miles; 985-893-1248; cmiles@tulane.edu; https://www.carolmiles.com/three-rivers-training-center/LSU School of Public Health, Medical Education Building @ 1901 Perdido Street New Orleans, LA 701120https://jfsneworleans.org/event/emdr-basic-training-2/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/5.1.23-EMDR-Training-2023-final-300x300.png;503;503,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/5.1.23-EMDR-Training-2023-final-300x300.png;503;503,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/5.1.23-EMDR-Training-2023-final-300x300.png;503;503,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/5.1.23-EMDR-Training-2023-final-300x300.png;503;503$1,400 or $1,800https://www.carolmiles.com/emdr-trainings/registration-for-emdr-therapy-basic-training/ai1ec-10234@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZA Fresh Start: A New Ethical Lens For Self-Improvement, Relationship Strengthening, & Assessing Clients<div> <p>   <span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">We will reexamine or/or provide:</span></p> <ul> <li><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Ethical concepts in counseling</span></li> <li><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">The spiritual nature of counseling as an ethical construct</span></li> <li><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">A model for diagnosis & treatment compatible with current theoretical approaches</span></li> <li><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">A model for counselor & client inner balance</span></li> <li><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Common counseling ideas</span></li> <li><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">A model for ethical diagnosis & treatment compatible common theoretical approaches</span></li> </ul> </div> <div></div> <div><span class="S1PPyQ">This CEU is in-person in the JFS Office</span></div> <div></div> <div> <h3></h3> </div> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/XggF5enM8n86DtDgSnmkgQ">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/XggF5enM8n86DtDgSnmkgQ</a>.</p>America/Chicago2023-09-15T08:30:00America/Chicago2023-09-15T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsneworleans.org/event/ebtJFS Office @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave., S., Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/a-fresh-start-a-new-ethical-lens-for-self-improvement-relationship-strengthening-assessing-clients/external$50 or $60https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/XggF5enM8n86DtDgSnmkgQai1ec-10193@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZCaregiver Support Group<p><span class="S1PPyQ"><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-10311 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JFS-Caregiver-group-flyer-212x300.png" alt="" width="307" height="434" srcset="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JFS-Caregiver-group-flyer-212x300.png 212w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JFS-Caregiver-group-flyer-724x1024.png 724w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JFS-Caregiver-group-flyer-768x1086.png 768w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JFS-Caregiver-group-flyer-1086x1536.png 1086w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JFS-Caregiver-group-flyer-435x615.png 435w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JFS-Caregiver-group-flyer-141x200.png 141w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JFS-Caregiver-group-flyer.png 1414w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px" />A weekly group for primary caretakers of aging loved ones and/or loved ones with disabilities. Our focus is on supporting caretakers in the complex emotions and daily stressors of their work. This confidential space for sharing and connection offers education on issues including grief & loss, self-care, family conflict, and end-of-life planning.</span><br /> </span></p> <p>Time & Date: Mondays, 4-5:30PM; October 2 – November 6</p> <p>Cost: $40 for all 8 sessions</p> <p><strong>Register : 504-831-8475 or <a href="mailto:diamond@jfsneworleans.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">diamond@jfsneworleans.org</a></strong></p> <p> </p>America/Chicago2023-10-02T16:00:00America/Chicago2023-11-06T17:30:00WEEKLY2023-10-23T23:59:59ZMOMOAmerica/Chicago2023-09-25T16:00:00en-USgroupsDiamond; 5048318475; diamond@jfsneworleans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave S. Suite 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/cargiver-support-group/freethumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JFS-Caregiver-group-flyer-212x300.png;307;434,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JFS-Caregiver-group-flyer-212x300.png;307;434,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JFS-Caregiver-group-flyer-212x300.png;307;434,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JFS-Caregiver-group-flyer-212x300.png;307;434$40ai1ec-9917@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZGirl Power! Support Group<p><span class="S1PPyQ"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-10309 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Girl-Power-Group-SQUARE-1080-×-1080-px-1-1-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Girl-Power-Group-SQUARE-1080-×-1080-px-1-1-300x300.png 300w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Girl-Power-Group-SQUARE-1080-×-1080-px-1-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Girl-Power-Group-SQUARE-1080-×-1080-px-1-1-150x150.png 150w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Girl-Power-Group-SQUARE-1080-×-1080-px-1-1-768x768.png 768w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Girl-Power-Group-SQUARE-1080-×-1080-px-1-1-435x435.png 435w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Girl-Power-Group-SQUARE-1080-×-1080-px-1-1-200x200.png 200w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Girl-Power-Group-SQUARE-1080-×-1080-px-1-1-375x375.png 375w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Girl-Power-Group-SQUARE-1080-×-1080-px-1-1.png 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />A group for girls ages 9-12 to improve self-esteem and stress management as well as build confidence and social skills.</span></p> <p>Time & Date: Wednesdays, 4-6PM; October 4 – November 22</p> <p>Cost: $40 for all 8 sessions</p> <p><strong>Register : 504-831-8475 or <a href="mailto:diamond@jfsneworleans.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">diamond@jfsneworleans.org</a></strong></p> <p> </p>America/Chicago2023-10-04T16:00:00America/Chicago2023-11-22T18:00:00WEEKLY2023-11-01T23:59:59ZWEMOen-USgroupsDiamond; 5048318475; diamond@jfsneworleans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave S. Suite 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/girl-power-support-group/freethumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Girl-Power-Group-SQUARE-1080-×-1080-px-1-1-300x300.png;300;300,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Girl-Power-Group-SQUARE-1080-×-1080-px-1-1-300x300.png;300;300,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Girl-Power-Group-SQUARE-1080-×-1080-px-1-1-300x300.png;300;300,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Girl-Power-Group-SQUARE-1080-×-1080-px-1-1-300x300.png;300;300$40ai1ec-10480@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZOrder Vs. Disorder: A New Lens<div> <p><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-10487 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jan-2024-CEU-300x300.png" alt="" width="572" height="572" srcset="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jan-2024-CEU-300x300.png 300w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jan-2024-CEU-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jan-2024-CEU-150x150.png 150w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jan-2024-CEU-768x768.png 768w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jan-2024-CEU-435x435.png 435w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jan-2024-CEU-200x200.png 200w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jan-2024-CEU-375x375.png 375w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jan-2024-CEU.png 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px" />This workshop will be gently interactive while participants learn about (or more about) and experience</span> <span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">a new model, Mussar. It will include meditations, stories, and other fun activities. Mussar provides a fresh lens to examine many counseling concepts. The workshop will specifically examine the trait of Order and how it affects our lives as well as the place of Order in diagnosis of disorders.</span></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">2 Diagnosis & 1 Ethics Hours , LCA</span></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Ethics Hours, LABSWE</span></p> </div> <div></div> <div><span class="S1PPyQ">This CEU is in-person in the JFS Office</span></div> <div></div> <div> <h3></h3> </div> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/214rWGNgwrK-dSU_h5oyag">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/214rWGNgwrK-dSU_h5oyag</a>.</p>America/Chicago2024-01-12T08:45:00America/Chicago2024-01-12T12:15:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsneworleans.org/event/ebtJFS Office @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave., S., Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/order-vs-disorder-a-new-lens/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jan-2024-CEU-300x300.png;572;572,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jan-2024-CEU-300x300.png;572;572,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jan-2024-CEU-300x300.png;572;572,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jan-2024-CEU-300x300.png;572;572$50 or $60https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/214rWGNgwrK-dSU_h5oyagai1ec-10499@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZUnderstanding and Supporting the Perinatal Period<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-10501 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-feb-2024-CEU-300x300.png" alt="" width="542" height="542" /><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>Understanding and Supporting the Perinatal Period</strong> will review common and typical developmental milestones and challenges of conception, pregnancy, birth, and early parenting for birth parents and partners. We will also discuss perinatal loss and infertility. We will review community interventions and professional evidence-based screenings and interventions.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>Bess Hart, MA</strong> is a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist and a Birth & Postpartum Doula. She has spent 15 years as a social worker working in reproductive health, with a special focus on perinatal mood and anxiety disorder and perinatal loss. She has a private practice in New Orleans, where she is also raising her 3 children. Bess is a board-certified member of the Louisiana Chapter of Postpartum Support International and facilitates</span> <span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">monthly Stillbirth & Infant Loss support groups.</span></p> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/FkPY3yzVsSCmB-QTTp_6-Q">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/FkPY3yzVsSCmB-QTTp_6-Q</a>.</p>America/Chicago2024-02-16T08:45:00America/Chicago2024-02-16T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave S., Suite 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/understanding-and-supporting-the-perinatal-period/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-feb-2024-CEU-300x300.png;542;542,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-feb-2024-CEU-300x300.png;542;542,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-feb-2024-CEU-300x300.png;542;542,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-feb-2024-CEU-300x300.png;542;542$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/FkPY3yzVsSCmB-QTTp_6-Qai1ec-10559@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZClinical Skills for Working with Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence<p><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-10582 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-march-2024-CEU-1-300x300.png" alt="" width="600" height="600" /></strong></span></p> <h2><strong>THIS CEU IS SOLD OUT</strong></h2> <p><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>Amanda Tonkovich</strong> has worked for 15 years in the field of gender-based violence. She is passionate about providing dynamic, trauma-informed support to individuals and communities impacted by sexual assault, human trafficking and intimate partner abuse. Amanda was instrumental in developing the New Orleans 24/7 Medical Advocacy program, the New Orleans Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Action Coalition. Amanda is the current co-director at Beyond Harm, which provides interventions to people who have caused domestic and sexual violence, and also provides counseling, consulting and training through her LLC. Amanda serves on the Louisianan Crime Victims Reparations Board and the Louisianan Statewide Sexual Assault Oversight Commission.</span></p> <p><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>This presentation</strong> is aimed at professionals who work in clinical settings to develop more advanced skills for working with clients who are survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). The presentation will cover the dynamics of Intimate Partner Violence and introduce trauma-informed and skillful ways to screen for, discuss and support clients who have experienced IPV. This presentation will also help participants navigate ethical and safety issues during and outside of the session.</span></p> <p> </p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Diagnosis Hours, LCA</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">2.5 Clinical & 0.5 Ethics Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/MBx3z2p5GHFIIRPzaNjUgg">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/MBx3z2p5GHFIIRPzaNjUgg</a>.</p>America/Chicago2024-03-15T08:45:00America/Chicago2024-03-15T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave S., Suite 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/clinical-skills-for-working-with-survivors-of-intimate-partner-violence/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-march-2024-CEU-1-300x300.png;600;600,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-march-2024-CEU-1-300x300.png;600;600,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-march-2024-CEU-1-300x300.png;600;600,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-march-2024-CEU-1-300x300.png;600;600$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/MBx3z2p5GHFIIRPzaNjUggai1ec-10562@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZHurricane Trauma with Ashley Comeguys<h3>*THIS IS A ZOOM CEU*</h3> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-10588 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-april-2024-CEU-300x300.png" alt="" width="630" height="630" /><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>Ashley Comegys</strong> is a licensed clinical social worker with a multi-state online therapy practice that helps women with anxiety navigate life transitions, such as motherhood, grief, trauma, and loss. She holds an MSW from Tulane University as well as a certificate in disaster mental health. Additionally, she is a certified perinatal mental health provider, who specializes in working with women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Throughout her career Ashley has worked extensively with client’s who have experienced trauma across their lifespan, including experiences such as community violence, traumatic grief, hurricane and weather related trauma, and medical trauma.</span></p> <p><strong>In this CEU,</strong> we will learn to identify the differences between clinical diagnosis of acute stress response and post-traumatic stress response. We will examine three strategies to help participants prepare for working with clients who have experienced trauma related to a hurricane. Participants will learn to identify unique triggers associated with hurricane trauma reactions. We will also discuss three clinical tools/modalities/techniques to use to treat trauma. Finally, we will explore tools to help support clinicians in caring for themselves while treating hurricane trauma.</p> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/qDUNIZslrJkwjKn7RMfiQg">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/qDUNIZslrJkwjKn7RMfiQg</a>.</p>America/Chicago2024-04-12T08:45:00America/Chicago2024-04-12T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgONLINE VIA ZOOM0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/hurricane-trauma-2/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-april-2024-CEU-300x300.png;630;630,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-april-2024-CEU-300x300.png;630;630,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-april-2024-CEU-300x300.png;630;630,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-april-2024-CEU-300x300.png;630;630$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/qDUNIZslrJkwjKn7RMfiQgai1ec-10565@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZEating Disorders with Eleanor McAuliffe<h2>*SOLD OUT*</h2> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Ethics & Diagnosis Hours, LCA (pending)</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">2.5 Clinical & 0.5 Ethics Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/u1KQprI2T-naMkyMX5Mf9Q">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/u1KQprI2T-naMkyMX5Mf9Q</a>.</p>America/Chicago2024-05-17T08:45:00America/Chicago2024-05-17T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave S., Suite 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/eating-disorders/external$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/u1KQprI2T-naMkyMX5Mf9Qai1ec-10568@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZWorking with LGBTQ Adolescents with Victoria Judge<h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-10611 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-june-2024-CEU-300x300.png" alt="" width="490" height="490" /></h2> <h2>*SOLD OUT*</h2> <p><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>In this CEU</strong>, attendees will learn to provide affirming care and assessment to LGBTQAI youth.</span> <span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">This will included exploration of current research, legal barriers and unique risks experienced by LGBTQAI youth.</span></p> <p><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>Victoria Judge, MSW, LCSW-BACS</strong> is a clinician with over 20 years experience in a variety of practice settings. She brings is committed to affirming care for LGBTQAI people and providing care to a broad spectrum of clients. She is currently in private practice, where she engages in individual, couples and family sessions, as well as provides social work supervision. </span></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 General Hours, LCA </span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Clinical Hours, LABSWE </span></strong></p> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/jhTbdLBXwxYfDHhpWz3afQ">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/jhTbdLBXwxYfDHhpWz3afQ</a>.</p>America/Chicago2024-06-14T08:45:00America/Chicago2024-06-14T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave S., Suite 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/working-with-lgbtq-adolescents/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-june-2024-CEU-300x300.png;490;490,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-june-2024-CEU-300x300.png;490;490,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-june-2024-CEU-300x300.png;490;490,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-june-2024-CEU-300x300.png;490;490$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/jhTbdLBXwxYfDHhpWz3afQai1ec-10657@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZRestrictive Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa and Beyond<h1><strong>*SOLD OUT*</strong></h1> <div><strong>In this workshop</strong>, anorexia nervosa & other restrictive eating disorders will be discussed including assessment, diagnosis, and the implementation of an initial treatment plan with specific, measurable goals. Case scenarios will be presented.</div> <div></div> <div><strong>Eleanor B. McAuliffe</strong> is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Approved Supervisor in both Louisiana and Virginia. She is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist-Consultant as designated by the International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals. Eleanor has worked in all levels of care for eating disorders and was formerly the program director for two inpatient eating disorder treatment programs. Eleanor currently maintains a private practice in New Orleans and continues to work as a supervisor and consultant for an inpatient ED program just outside of Washington, D.C.</div> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Pending</span> <span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Hours, LCA</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Clinical Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <h3>*THIS IS AN IN PERSON CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/8jdQy3WESDnk02_ERMgM6Q">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/8jdQy3WESDnk02_ERMgM6Q</a>.</p>America/Chicago2024-08-09T09:00:00America/Chicago2024-08-09T12:15:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W Esplanade Ave S 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/restrictive-eating-disorders-anorexia-nervosa-and-beyond/external$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/8jdQy3WESDnk02_ERMgM6Qai1ec-10571@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZOnline Therapy in LA with Ashley Comeguys<p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-10593 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-Sept-2024-CEU-300x300.png" alt="" width="571" height="571" /></span></strong></p> <p><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>Ashley Comegys</strong> is a licensed clinical social worker with a multi-state online therapy practice that helps women with anxiety navigate life transitions, such as motherhood, grief, trauma, and loss. She holds an MSW from Tulane University as well as a certificate in disaster mental health. Additionally, she is a certified perinatal mental health provider, who specializes in working with women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Throughout her career Ashley has worked extensively with client’s who have experienced trauma across their lifespan, including experiences such as community violence, traumatic grief, hurricane and weather related trauma, and medical trauma.</span></p> <p><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>Through this CEU</strong> training we will investigate the history and research behind telemental health, examine the legal and ethical issues that exist with online therapy, and explore the clinical concerns and applications for providing online therapy.</span></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">2 Diagnosis & 1 Ethics</span> <span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Hours, LCA</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">2.25 Clinical & .75 Ethics Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <h3>*THIS IS A ZOOM CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sEC-reOBOlY3kKTiechzow">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sEC-reOBOlY3kKTiechzow</a>.</p>America/Chicago2024-09-20T08:45:00America/Chicago2024-09-20T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgONLINE VIA ZOOM0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/online-therapy-in-la/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-Sept-2024-CEU-300x300.png;571;571,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-Sept-2024-CEU-300x300.png;571;571,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-Sept-2024-CEU-300x300.png;571;571,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-Sept-2024-CEU-300x300.png;571;571$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sEC-reOBOlY3kKTiechzowai1ec-10600@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZAssessing Suicidal Ideation: Meaningful Intervention & Crisis Planning<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-10606 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-oct-2024-CEU-300x300.png" alt="" width="477" height="477" /></p> <p><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>Bess Hart, MA</strong> was a licensed clinical social worker for 15 years and has specialized training in community mental health, grief & loss, reproductive health, trauma, perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, and as a doula. She has supervised and trained interns, and taught Grief & Loss and Suicide Assessment at Tulane University School of Social Work. She believes her feminist-relational approach to the therapy relationship can enhance meaningful interventions and decrease their relational and systemic trauma. She lives and works in New Orleans, raising her 3 children.</span></p> <p><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>In this workshop</strong> we will look at statistics about suicide and evidence about prevention tactics that are demonstrated to reduce attempts and completion of suicide. We will differentiate factors of chronic suicidal ideation, acute ideation, and self harm. We will look at diagnoses with higher incidence of suicide and other contributing factors. Through a relational lens, We will carefully consider the therapeutic role, responsibility and limitations in preventing suicide. With self-reflection, we can understand the ways our own anxiety can impede on meaningful intervention.</span> <span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Participants will walk away with evidence based-tools and a meaningful crisis intervention strategy.</span></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Diagnosis</span> <span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Hours, LCA</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Clinical Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <h3>*THIS IS AN IN PERSON CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/t3rBMBmuZ-On0IjDOnJ5Rg">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/t3rBMBmuZ-On0IjDOnJ5Rg</a>.</p>America/Chicago2024-10-11T08:45:00America/Chicago2024-10-11T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W Esplanade Ave S 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/assessing-suicidal-ideation-meaningful-intervention-crisis-planning/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-oct-2024-CEU-300x300.png;477;477,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-oct-2024-CEU-300x300.png;477;477,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-oct-2024-CEU-300x300.png;477;477,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-oct-2024-CEU-300x300.png;477;477$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/t3rBMBmuZ-On0IjDOnJ5Rgai1ec-10594@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZPsychopharmacology Review: Common Psychiatric Drug Mechanisms and Side Effects<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-10599 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-Nov-2024-CEU-300x300.png" alt="" width="520" height="520" /></p> <h2><strong>*SOLD OUT*</strong></h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>Dr. Maestri</strong> is a native of New Orleans and a Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) College of Pharmacy Alumnus.  He is one of only four board certified psychiatric clinical pharmacy specialists (BCPP) in Louisiana. He currently serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the Xavier University of LA College of Pharmacy and gratis Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry the LSU Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry.  In his role, he offers didactic, research, and experiential learning opportunities to Xavier College of Pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, LSU and Tulane Psychiatry residents, and XULA physician’s assistant program students. His educational focus is on pharmacologic treatment of psychiatric and substance use disorders as well as pharmacy ethics. His current practice site is in the outpatient setting of psychiatry at Ochsner Medical Center.</p> <p><strong>This presentation</strong> will review the mechanism of action and adverse effects of common medications used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Diagnosis</span> <span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Hours, LCA</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Clinical Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <h3>*THIS IS AN IN PERSON CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/JKSpGexWlr5RZkHTA3sh7A">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/JKSpGexWlr5RZkHTA3sh7A</a>.</p>America/Chicago2024-11-15T08:45:00America/Chicago2024-11-15T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W Esplanade Ave S 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/psychopharmacology-review-common-psychiatric-drug-mechanisms-and-side-effects/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-Nov-2024-CEU-300x300.png;520;520,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-Nov-2024-CEU-300x300.png;520;520,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-Nov-2024-CEU-300x300.png;520;520,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-Nov-2024-CEU-300x300.png;520;520$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/JKSpGexWlr5RZkHTA3sh7Aai1ec-10664@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZGrief: An Opportunity<div> <div><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-10671 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dec-2024-CEU-1-300x300.png" alt="" width="483" height="483" />This workshop</strong> will provide a fresh look at grief and it various types. It will provide both an understanding and some practical techniques for working with clients who are grieving. It will address normal, traumatic, and complicated grief. It will include some gentle interaction.</div> <div></div> <div><strong>Dr. Friedman</strong> earned a PhD in Counseling from the University of  New Orleans, a M.ED in Counseling from The University of Texas and a BS in Education from LSU. She has presented locally, regionally, and nationally over the last 30 years in such fields as Women’s issues, LGBT+ issues, Domestic violence, Crisis Intervention, Disability Issues, Trauma, Grief, Ethics, and Mussar. She has practiced counseling in public and private agencies, and has been in full-time private practice of counseling and supervision for more that 20 years. She has taught as an adjunct and guest lecturer at many local colleges and universities.  She holds the following licenses and certifications: LPC-S, LRC-S, LMFT, NCC, CRC, CCM. She has been studying, practicing, and teaching the model of Mussar and integrating Mussar into counseling for the past five years.</div> </div> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Diagnosis</span> <span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Hours, LCA</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Clinical Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <h3>*THIS IS AN IN PERSON CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/en_JoUPlZx_hw82BfEddxA">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/en_JoUPlZx_hw82BfEddxA</a>.</p>America/Chicago2024-12-13T09:00:00America/Chicago2024-12-13T12:15:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W Esplanade Ave S 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/grief-an-opportunity/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dec-2024-CEU-1-300x300.png;483;483,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dec-2024-CEU-1-300x300.png;483;483,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dec-2024-CEU-1-300x300.png;483;483,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dec-2024-CEU-1-300x300.png;483;483$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/en_JoUPlZx_hw82BfEddxAai1ec-10871@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZHurricane Trauma with Ashley Comeguys<h3>*THIS IS A ZOOM CEU*</h3> <p><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-10875 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-jan-2025-CEU-1-300x300.png" alt="" width="464" height="464" />Ashley Comegys</strong> is a licensed clinical social worker with a multi-state online therapy practice that helps women with anxiety navigate life transitions, such as motherhood, grief, trauma, and loss. She holds an MSW from Tulane University as well as a certificate in disaster mental health. Additionally, she is a certified perinatal mental health provider, who specializes in working with women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Throughout her career Ashley has worked extensively with client’s who have experienced trauma across their lifespan, including experiences such as community violence, traumatic grief, hurricane and weather related trauma, and medical trauma.</span></p> <p><strong>In this CEU,</strong> we will learn to identify the differences between clinical diagnosis of acute stress response and post-traumatic stress response. We will examine three strategies to help participants prepare for working with clients who have experienced trauma related to a hurricane. Participants will learn to identify unique triggers associated with hurricane trauma reactions. We will also discuss three clinical tools/modalities/techniques to use to treat trauma. Finally, we will explore tools to help support clinicians in caring for themselves while treating hurricane trauma.</p> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HdGgbngQKTgOJznSvmQANw">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HdGgbngQKTgOJznSvmQANw</a>.</p>America/Chicago2025-01-17T09:00:00America/Chicago2025-01-17T12:15:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgONLINE VIA ZOOM0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/hurricane-trauma-with-ashley-comeguys/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-jan-2025-CEU-1-300x300.png;464;464,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-jan-2025-CEU-1-300x300.png;464;464,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-jan-2025-CEU-1-300x300.png;464;464,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-jan-2025-CEU-1-300x300.png;464;464$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HdGgbngQKTgOJznSvmQANwai1ec-10877@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZGrief: An Opportunity, Feb. 2025<div> <div><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-10885 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/feb-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png" alt="" width="680" height="680" /></strong></div> <h2>*Sold Out*</h2> <div></div> <div><strong>This workshop</strong> will provide a fresh look at grief and it various types. It will provide both an understanding and some practical techniques for working with clients who are grieving. It will address normal, traumatic, and complicated grief. It will include some gentle interaction.</div> <div></div> <div><strong>Dr. Friedman</strong> earned a PhD in Counseling from the University of  New Orleans, a M.ED in Counseling from The University of Texas and a BS in Education from LSU. She has presented locally, regionally, and nationally over the last 30 years in such fields as Women’s issues, LGBT+ issues, Domestic violence, Crisis Intervention, Disability Issues, Trauma, Grief, Ethics, and Mussar. She has practiced counseling in public and private agencies, and has been in full-time private practice of counseling and supervision for more that 20 years. She has taught as an adjunct and guest lecturer at many local colleges and universities.  She holds the following licenses and certifications: LPC-S, LRC-S, LMFT, NCC, CRC, CCM. She has been studying, practicing, and teaching the model of Mussar and integrating Mussar into counseling for the past five years.</div> </div> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Diagnosis</span> <span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Hours, LCA (PENDING)</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Clinical Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <h3>*THIS IS AN IN PERSON CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Ntdb-2fTnaOEOLU2M7Fm1w">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Ntdb-2fTnaOEOLU2M7Fm1w</a>.</p>America/Chicago2025-02-14T09:00:00America/Chicago2025-02-14T12:15:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W Esplanade Ave S 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/grief-an-opportunity-feb-2025/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/feb-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png;680;680,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/feb-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png;680;680,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/feb-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png;680;680,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/feb-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png;680;680$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Ntdb-2fTnaOEOLU2M7Fm1wai1ec-10886@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZPerception vs. Reality: The Inner Struggles of Body Dysmorphia, March 2025<div> <div><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-10895 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/machr-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png" alt="" width="522" height="522" /></strong></div> <h2>*Sold Out*</h2> <div></div> <div><strong><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Roughly 1 in 50 individuals </span></strong><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">experience symptoms of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). The presentation will cover diagnostic criteria, symptom severity levels, and evidenced based strategies to alleviate symptoms.</span></div> <div></div> <div><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>Eleanor B. McAuliffe, LPC-S, CEDS-C</strong> is a counselor licensed in Louisiana & Virginia and is the former Program Director for two inpatient eating disorder treatment facilities. She provides a number of services including interventions, therapy, supervision, & education. As a trained Clinical Interventionist, Eleanor travels to help families support their loved one into treatment for their eating disorder. Eleanor continues to supervise master’s level interns through her doctoral coursework at The University of New Orleans. Eleanor also mentors and supervises clinicians across the country towards their Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) credential. She continues to work in higher level of care as a subject matter expert in eating disorders for the HCA hospital system and at Reflections Eating Disorder Treatment Center just outside of Washington, D.C. Her private practice is located in Uptown New Orleans.</span></div> </div> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Diagnosis</span> <span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Hours, LCA</span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Clinical Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <h3>*THIS IS AN IN PERSON CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/nngsx50riLG5C9O5KzlHzw">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/nngsx50riLG5C9O5KzlHzw</a>.</p>America/Chicago2025-03-14T09:00:00America/Chicago2025-03-14T12:15:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W Esplanade Ave S 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/perception-vs-reality-the-inner-struggles-of-body-dysmorphia-march-2025/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/machr-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png;522;522,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/machr-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png;522;522,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/machr-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png;522;522,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/machr-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png;522;522$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/nngsx50riLG5C9O5KzlHzwai1ec-10896@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZLevels of Care: Eating Disorder Treatment, April 2025<div> <div><strong><strong><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-10906 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/april-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png" alt="" width="589" height="589" /></span></strong></strong></p> <h2>*SOLD OUT*</h2> </div> <div><strong><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">The presentation </span></strong><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">will cover the the evidenced-based practices and treatment modalities for each level of care for eating disorders. This will include appraisal for what level of care an individual may need and the ethics behind providing the the right referral recommendation. </span><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Severity of symptoms for an eating disorder will indicate the need for a specific level of care. The presentation will describe and differentiate across inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, & outpatient treatment.</span></div> <div></div> <div><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>Eleanor B. McAuliffe, LPC-S, CEDS-C</strong> is a counselor licensed in Louisiana & Virginia and is the former Program Director for two inpatient eating disorder treatment facilities. She provides a number of services including interventions, therapy, supervision, & education. As a trained Clinical Interventionist, Eleanor travels to help families support their loved one into treatment for their eating disorder. Eleanor continues to supervise master’s level interns through her doctoral coursework at The University of New Orleans. Eleanor also mentors and supervises clinicians across the country towards their Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) credential. She continues to work in higher level of care as a subject matter expert in eating disorders for the HCA hospital system and at Reflections Eating Disorder Treatment Center just outside of Washington, D.C. Her private practice is located in Uptown New Orleans.</span></div> </div> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Diagnosis</span> <span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Hours, LCA </span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Clinical Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <h3>*THIS IS AN IN PERSON CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/K3OBmDN8D6B1NfJrPOtzUQ">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/K3OBmDN8D6B1NfJrPOtzUQ</a>.</p>America/Chicago2025-04-11T09:00:00America/Chicago2025-04-11T12:15:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W Esplanade Ave S 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/levels-of-care-eating-disorder-treatment-april-2025/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/april-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png;589;589,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/april-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png;589;589,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/april-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png;589;589,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/april-2025-ceu-image-300x300.png;589;589$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/K3OBmDN8D6B1NfJrPOtzUQai1ec-10918@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZFundamentals of Psychopharmacology, May 2025<div> <div><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-10958 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/may-2025-ceu-image-1-300x300.png" alt="" width="461" height="461" /></strong></span></div> <h2>*SOLD OUT*</h2> <div><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>The presentation</strong> will address the medications associated with various disorders in DSM-5, including chemical dependency. It will also cover data surrounding the medications in the treatment of these disorders. This workshop will provide a review of the counselor and social worker role in medication experience for clients.</span> <span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">The goal of this session is to gain a better grasp on how medications play a role in the behaviors and feelings that an individual can experience in their daily lives.</span></div> <div></div> <div><strong>Dr. Thomas Maestri</strong> is a native of New Orleans and a 2014 grad of Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) College of Pharmacy. He is one of only four board certified psychiatric clinical pharmacy specialists (BCPP) in Louisiana. He currently serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the Xavier University of LA College of Pharmacy and holds a gratis appointment as Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the LSU Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry. In his role, he offers didactic, research, and experiential learning opportunities to Xavier College of Pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, LSU Psychiatry residents, Tulane Psychiatry residents, and XULA physician’s assistant program students. His educational focus is on pharmacologic treatment of mental health and addictive disorders as well as pharmacy ethics. His current practice site is in consult addiction and psychiatry services at Ochsner Medical Center. He also offers community outreach by providing harm reduction services such as naloxone distribution, lockable pill bottles, drug deactivation kits, and wound care as a means of combatting the opioid epidemic and promoting safe practices in medication use to the community.</div> </div> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 General</span> <span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Hours, LCA </span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Clinical Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <h3>*THIS IS AN IN PERSON CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/1gTrSD0qx5Zz8_G711DYag">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/1gTrSD0qx5Zz8_G711DYag</a>.</p>America/Chicago2025-05-16T09:00:00America/Chicago2025-05-16T12:15:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W Esplanade Ave S 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/fundamentals-of-psychopharmacology-may-2025/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/may-2025-ceu-image-1-300x300.png;461;461,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/may-2025-ceu-image-1-300x300.png;461;461,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/may-2025-ceu-image-1-300x300.png;461;461,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/may-2025-ceu-image-1-300x300.png;461;461$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/1gTrSD0qx5Zz8_G711DYagai1ec-11160@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZFrom Chaos to Cohesion: Applying Phase-Oriented Principles in Trauma Treatment, June 2025<div> <div><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-11174 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/June-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-300x300.png" alt="" width="481" height="481" /></span></div> <p><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>Veronica Mollere, LCSW-BACS</strong>  is the founder of Well Psychotherapy, a trauma-informed group mental health practice in New Orleans. She is trained in EMDR, clinical hypnosis, Deep Brain Reorienting, and holds an Advanced Certificate in the Treatment of Complex Trauma and Dissociation from the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. She is passionate about bringing awareness and competency to all levels of practitioners when treating complex trauma and dissociation, and offers group and individual supervision specific to these areas of focus.</span></p> <div><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>The presentation: </strong></span><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"> Have you ever heard the complaint “typical therapy isn’t enough” for trauma treatment? We’ll show you why, and more importantly we’ll break down the elements of trauma treatment and the often unrecognized flexibility in the phase-oriented model that has gained popularity with the work of pioneers in trauma-focused treatment.</span></div> </div> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3</span> General <span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Hours, LCA </span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Clinical Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <h3>*THIS IS A VIRTUAL CEU HELD VIA ZOOM*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/eTVq4_WEekRTehyZ7MY4mA">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/eTVq4_WEekRTehyZ7MY4mA</a>.</p>America/Chicago2025-06-20T09:00:00America/Chicago2025-06-20T12:15:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.org0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/from-chaos-to-cohesion-applying-phase-oriented-principles-in-trauma-treatment-june-2025/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/June-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-300x300.png;481;481,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/June-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-300x300.png;481;481,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/June-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-300x300.png;481;481,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/June-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-300x300.png;481;481$50https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/eTVq4_WEekRTehyZ7MY4mAai1ec-11188@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZNavigating the Unreality: Understanding and Treating Depersonalization and Derealization Disorders, July 2025<div> <p> </p> <p><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"> </span></strong></p> <h1>This CEU is Sold Out!</h1> <p><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>Veronica Mollere, LCSW-BACS</strong>  is the founder of Well Psychotherapy, a trauma-informed group mental health practice in New Orleans. She is trained in EMDR, clinical hypnosis, Deep Brain Reorienting, and holds an Advanced Certificate in the Treatment of Complex Trauma and Dissociation from the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. She is passionate about bringing awareness and competency to all levels of practitioners when treating complex trauma and dissociation, and offers group and individual supervision specific to these areas of focus.</span></p> <p><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>Upon completion </strong></span><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>of this training</strong>, participants will be able to: Define and differentiate between depersonalization and derealization as distinct dissociative experiences and as components of Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder (DPDRD). Identify the common etiologies and risk factors associated with DPDRD, including the role of trauma and stress. Understand neurobiological underpinnings of depersonalization and derealization. Articulate effective strategies for educating clients about DPDRD and normalizing their experiences. Apply best practice treatment models, including mindfulness-based interventions, CBT, and trauma-informed approaches, for working with clients experiencing DPDRD.</span></p> </div> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3</span> <span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Diagnosis </span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Hours, LCA </span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 <span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Clinical </span>Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <h3>*This is an IN-PERSON CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/etbw29m06dQhMspPRdTtrA">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/etbw29m06dQhMspPRdTtrA</a>.</p>America/Chicago2025-07-11T09:00:00America/Chicago2025-07-11T12:15:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave. S., Suite 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/navigating-the-unreality-understanding-and-treating-depersonalization-and-derealization-disorders/external$55https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/etbw29m06dQhMspPRdTtrAai1ec-11217@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZThe Ethics of Working with Ethical Non-Monogamy, August 2025<div> <h3><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-11234 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-300x300.png" alt="" width="533" height="533" srcset="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-300x300.png 300w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-150x150.png 150w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-768x768.png 768w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-435x435.png 435w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-200x200.png 200w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-375x375.png 375w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1.png 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px" />***SOLD OUT***</strong></h3> <p><strong>Rowan Quarterman, MS</strong> (they/them) is a provisionally licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and narrative therapy practices. They work with individuals and relationships, with particular focus on LGBTQ+ communities, ethical non-monogamy, and identity exploration. Rowan’s work is grounded in relational care and a commitment to affirming clients’ unique stories and strengths.</p> <p><strong>This workshop</strong> will provide an introduction to terms, structures, and ethical considerations when working with non-traditional relationship structures. The workshop is meant to build competency and confidence in working with individuals or relationships navigating non-monogamy.</p> </div> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3</span> <span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Ethics </span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Hours, LCA </span></strong></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 <span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Ethics </span>Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <h3>*This is an IN-PERSON CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/89QdBx8ZjTYfWKdK4zVodw">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/89QdBx8ZjTYfWKdK4zVodw</a>.</p>America/Chicago2025-08-15T09:00:00America/Chicago2025-08-15T12:15:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave. S., Suite 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/navigating-non-monogamy-august-2025/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-300x300.png;533;533,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-300x300.png;533;533,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-300x300.png;533;533,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-300x300.png;533;533$55https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/89QdBx8ZjTYfWKdK4zVodwai1ec-11254@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZIntroduction and Overview to Trust Based Relational Intervention, August 2025<h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-11281 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-late-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-late-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-300x300.png 300w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-late-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-late-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-150x150.png 150w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-late-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-768x768.png 768w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-late-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-435x435.png 435w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-late-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-200x200.png 200w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-late-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-375x375.png 375w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-late-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1.png 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />**SOLD OUT**</h2> <div><strong><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Morgan L. Olasin, LCSW</span></strong><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong>Trust Based Relational Intervention</strong> is an evidence-based approach to helping individuals from hard places heal their body, brain, biology, and belief system affected by trauma. Participants will be able to verbalize the three interactive principles of TBRI: Connection, Empowerment and Correction. They will be able to verbalize brain and body alterations due to trauma and to demonstrate the hand model of whole brain vs dysregulation.</span></p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none">LCA, 5.5 Hours for:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Human Growth and Development</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Social and Cultural Foundations</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">The Helping Relationships</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Abnormal Diagnosis</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Diagnosis</span></strong></li> </ul> </div> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">5.5 General </span>Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <h3>*This is an IN-PERSON CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/a_qzxXfv92CKnIPJBnkUPA">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/a_qzxXfv92CKnIPJBnkUPA</a>.</p>America/Chicago2025-08-28T09:00:00America/Chicago2025-08-28T15:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJFS Conference Room @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave. S., Suite 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/introduction-and-overview-to-trust-based-relational-intervention-august-2025/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-late-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-300x300.png;300;300,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-late-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-300x300.png;300;300,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-late-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-300x300.png;300;300,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-late-August-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1-300x300.png;300;300$125https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/a_qzxXfv92CKnIPJBnkUPAai1ec-11302@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZImagination and Hypnotic Suggestion in the Therapy Space, Sept. 2025<h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-11307 size-medium alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/September-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-3-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/September-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-3-300x300.png 300w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/September-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/September-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-3-150x150.png 150w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/September-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-3-768x768.png 768w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/September-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-3-435x435.png 435w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/September-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-3-200x200.png 200w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/September-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-3-375x375.png 375w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/September-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-3.png 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></h2> <div> <p><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Veronica Mollere, LCSW-BACS</span></strong> is the founder of Well Psychotherapy in New Orleans, LA. She holds an advanced certificate in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders from the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, and is Level 1 trained in Clinical Hypnotherapy through the American Society of Clinical Hypnotherapy. As the parent of two precocious kids, she believes in the power of wonder, play, and curiosity to create healing and harmony.</span></p> </div> <p><strong>Join us to</strong> explore the foundational principles of Eriksonian clinical hypnotherapy and its modern-day relevance in a range of therapeutic contexts. Through lecture and experiential learning, participants will learn how to ethically and effectively integrate imagination, play, and basic hypnotic language to facilitate therapeutic change and promote client self-efficacy.</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Clinical </span>Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Diagnosis </span>Hours, LCA</span></strong></p> <h3>*This is a Virtual CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/qSktSxe8quaZYZwnw21XVA">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/qSktSxe8quaZYZwnw21XVA</a>.</p>America/Chicago2025-09-19T09:00:00America/Chicago2025-09-19T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.org0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/imagination-and-hypnotic-suggestion-in-the-therapy-space-sept-2025/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/September-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-3-300x300.png;300;300,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/September-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-3-300x300.png;300;300,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/September-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-3-300x300.png;300;300,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/September-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-3-300x300.png;300;300$55https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/qSktSxe8quaZYZwnw21XVAai1ec-11314@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZSomatic & Body-Based Regulation Skills for the Treatment of Trauma and Dysregulation, Oct. 2025<h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-11320 alignleft" src="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oct-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-300x300.png" alt="" width="557" height="557" srcset="https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oct-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-300x300.png 300w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oct-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oct-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-150x150.png 150w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oct-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-768x768.png 768w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oct-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-435x435.png 435w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oct-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-200x200.png 200w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oct-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-375x375.png 375w, https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oct-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px.png 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px" /></h2> <div> <h3><strong>*Sold Out*</strong></h3> <p> </p> <p><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><strong><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Veronica Mollere, LCSW-BACS</span></strong> is the founder of Well Psychotherapy in New Orleans, LA. She holds an advanced certificate in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders from the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, and is Level 1 trained in Clinical Hypnotherapy through the American Society of Clinical Hypnotherapy. As the parent of two precocious kids, she believes in the power of wonder, play, and curiosity to create healing and harmony.</span></p> </div> <p><strong>In this workshop, </strong>Polyvagal Theory will be discussed relative to other counseling theories in the emergence of somatic interventions. Developmental stages and other assessment tools will be discussed relative to tailoring interventions. The therapeutic relationship and rapport will be emphasized as the foundation for building security and efficacy for somatic interventions.</p> <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Clinical </span>Hours, LABSWE</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">3 Diagnosis </span>Hours, LCA</span></strong></p> <h3>*This is an In-person CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/adoRVRbxmLDKKPMdohz2rg">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/adoRVRbxmLDKKPMdohz2rg</a>.</p>America/Chicago2025-10-10T09:00:00America/Chicago2025-10-10T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJewish Family Service @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave s ste. 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/somatic-body-based-regulation-skills-for-the-treatment-of-trauma-and-dysregulation-oct-2025/externalthumbnail;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oct-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-300x300.png;557;557,medium;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oct-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-300x300.png;557;557,large;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oct-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-300x300.png;557;557,full;https://jfsneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oct-2025-CEU-1080-x-1080-px-300x300.png;557;557$55https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/adoRVRbxmLDKKPMdohz2rgai1ec-11324@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZNew Medication Approvals and What’s Next in the Pharmalogic Treatment of Mental Illness, Nov. 2025<p> </p> <div> <h2>*Sold Out*</h2> <p><strong>This lecture will consist </strong>of a discussion about gaps in the current standards of care in mental health as it relates to medication management. It will explore new medications that have been recently approved as well as medications that are currently going through the approval processes. This will include discussions on topics such as “psychadelics in psychiatry,” pharmacogenic testing, and others.</p> <p><strong>Dr. Thomas Maestri PharmD, BCPP</strong> is a native of New Orleans and a 2014 graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) College of Pharmacy. He is one of only three board-certified psychiatric clinical pharmacy specialists (BCPP) in Louisiana. He currently serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the Xavier University of LA College of Pharmacy and holds a gratis appointment as Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the LSU Health Science Center Department of Psychiatry.</p> <p>In his role, he offers didactic, research, and experiemental learning opportunities to Xavier College of Pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, LSU Psychiatry residents, Tulane Psychiatry residents and XULA physician’s assistant program students.</p> <p>His educational focus is on pharmcologic treatment of mental health and addictive disorders as well as pharmacy ethics. His current practice is on the consult psychiatry service at Ochsner Medical Center.</p> <p><strong>3 Clinical/Diagnosis hours, LABSWE</strong></p> <p><strong>3 Research and Evaluation, Chemical Dependency and Diagnosis hours, LCA</strong></p> </div> <h3>*This is an In-person CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/bspE8rfEmKbGjMCs7zBIyQ">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/bspE8rfEmKbGjMCs7zBIyQ</a>.</p>America/Chicago2025-11-14T09:00:00America/Chicago2025-11-14T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJewish Family Service @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave s ste. 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/new-medication-approvals-and-whats-next-in-the-pharmalogic-treatment-of-mental-illness-nov-2025/external$55https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/bspE8rfEmKbGjMCs7zBIyQai1ec-11366@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZCounseling a New Generation: Overview of the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Justice System with Focus on Engaging Disengaged Youth, Dec. 2025<h2><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133257853 BCX0">*Sold Out*</span></h2> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133257853 BCX0">Applying counseling practices such as CBT, TFCBT, DBT, TBRI Restorative Practices and others will be explored through creative, innovative techniques to better engage a specific youthful population </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133257853 BCX0">exhibiting</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133257853 BCX0"> complex trauma, system </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133257853 BCX0">effects</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133257853 BCX0"> and psychosocial barriers. The presentation considers the special considerations of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133257853 BCX0">different cultures</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133257853 BCX0">, developmental </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133257853 BCX0">milestones</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133257853 BCX0"> and the importance of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133257853 BCX0">establishing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133257853 BCX0"> a therapeutic relationship with an extremely challenging population. Innovative approaches which may trigger ethical considerations will be addressed.</span></p> <div> <p> </p> <p><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW206506908 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0"><strong>Blake Bascle, LCSW, BACS</strong>,</span></span> <span class="TextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0">is deputy chief of pre-trial juvenile diversion in the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office. He received a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of New Orleans and a Master of Social Work from Tulane University. In his mental health career, he </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0">has been</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0"> a psychotherapist in private practice and the director of several free-standing Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization programs in both Alabama and Louisiana</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0">. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0">In 2009 he joined the Families in Need of Services (FINS) staff with the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court. In March 2013, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0">the Jefferson</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0"> Parish D.A. recruited him for his current position.</span></span> <span class="TextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0">In 2017, he received the Harry Wexler Innovator</span></span> <span class="TextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0">Award from National </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0">TASC (</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0">Trea</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0">tment Accountability for Safer Communities) for his work in juvenile justice reform. He co-authored with John Ryals, </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW206506908 BCX0">Jr,.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0"> PhD, </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0"><em>Strengthening Interagency Collaboration: The Case for Pre-Adjudication Diversion</em>,</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW206506908 BCX0"> for the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps. In September of 2023, Blake’s work with Jefferson Parish Diversion Program was featured in the Louisiana Bar Journal for an article focused on Restorative Justice. Blake’s professional passions and pursuits like in workplace supervision, Trust Based Relational Intervention, Restorative Practices and Juvenile Justice Reform. Blake has had the privilege of presenting on a variety of juvenile justice topics at the local and national level. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW206506908 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span class="EOP SCXW206506908 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"><strong>3 LCA credits: </strong>Diagnosis</span></p> <p><strong>3 LABSWE credits:</strong> Clinical</p> </div> <h3>*This is an In-person CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/SJqQAeKEb93tIEY8pPhBoA">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/SJqQAeKEb93tIEY8pPhBoA</a>.</p>America/Chicago2025-12-05T09:00:00America/Chicago2025-12-05T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJewish Family Service @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave s ste. 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/counseling-a-new-generation-overview-of-the-jefferson-parish-juvenile-justice-system-with-focus-on-engaging-disengaged-youth-dec-2025/external$55https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/SJqQAeKEb93tIEY8pPhBoAai1ec-11376@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZNavigating the School/Counselor Partnership Through Adolescence: Opportunities and Challenges, Jan. 2026<p>By addressing the school/counselor relationship, this session will carefully examine the role of schools in adolescent development, particularly in relation to addressing trauma, healthy attachment, self-regulation, and developing healthy relationships. The discussions will review pertinent theory and research, as well as ethical boundaries and pitfalls. Case studies will give the participants the opportunity to apply the course material to their practice.</p> <div> <p>A New Orleans native, <strong>Brad Philipson, PhD</strong> has been a teacher and school administrator for more than 23 years, with experience in public, secular independent, and religious schools. He holds an interdisciplinary PhD in Sociocultural Adolescent Development from Tulane University, as well as degrees in Public Policy and Creative Writing. He is the Oscar J. Tolmas Head of School at Jewish Community Day School of Greater New Orleans, serves on the boards of ADL South Central and the Leona Tate Foundation for Change/TEP Center, and teaches Adolescent Development as an adjunct lecturer in Tulane’s Master of Arts in Teaching program.</p> <p> </p> <p><span class="EOP SCXW206506908 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"><strong>3 LCA credits: </strong></span><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Human Growth/Development & Ethics </span></p> <p><strong>3 LABSWE credits: </strong><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Clinical & Ethics </span></p> </div> <h3>*This is an In-person CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/aXTeM07Y92hljCIyeTnGRg">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/aXTeM07Y92hljCIyeTnGRg</a>.</p>America/Chicago2026-01-09T09:00:00America/Chicago2026-01-09T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJewish Family Service @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave s ste. 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/navigating-the-school-counselor-partnership-through-adolescence-opportunities-and-challenges-jan-2026/external$60https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/aXTeM07Y92hljCIyeTnGRgai1ec-11411@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZIntroduction to Play Therapy and Child Centered Play Therapy Part #1 – Jan. 30th, 2026<p><strong>This presentation</strong> is a thorough review of the theory, philosophy, assumptions, and basic introduction to the tenets of child centered play therapy and relationship development in play therapy. Basic therapeutic micro-skills, toys and materials, and other guidelines will be discussed. This workshop is mostly didactic with experiential role play and facilitative practice as a group.</p> <div> <p><b><span data-contrast="none">Dr. LeAnne Steen </span></b>is the Director and Founder of the Play Therapy Center for Education & Research at Loyola University New Orleans. Dr. Steen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling (and Department Chair). Dr. Steen developed multiple courses in play therapy at Loyola. She also enjoys presenting extensively on many topics related to play and activity therapy, child-parent relationship therapy, parent consultation, and clinical play therapy consultation. She completed her Ph.D. in Counselor Education at the University of North Texas where she specialized in play therapy, counselor supervision, child-parent relationship therapy (filial therapy), and activity therapy. Dr. Steen’s counselor identity is centered in Play Therapy Education and she has published, presented, consulted, and engaged the local community in play therapy education to the best of her ability! Dr. Steen is retired from practicing and credentialed as a Child Centered Play Therapist <span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW126463503 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW126463503 BCX0">S/T; Child Parent Relationship Therapist S/T.</span></span></p> <p><strong>Friday, January 30th</strong><br /> <strong>9AM-12PM</strong></p> <p><span class="EOP SCXW206506908 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"><strong>3 LCA credits: </strong></span><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Diagnosis </span></p> <p><strong>3 LABSWE credits: </strong><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Clinical </span></p> </div> <h3>*This is an In-person CEU*</h3> <h2><strong>Please register for Part #1 <em>and</em> <a href="https://jfsneworleans.org/event/play-therapy-and-child-centered-play-therapy-part-2-jan-30th-2026/?instance_id=348">Part #2</a> of this CEU series.</strong></h2> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/cXAd_90AdHW4tzvMqgdq5g">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/cXAd_90AdHW4tzvMqgdq5g</a>.</p>America/Chicago2026-01-30T09:00:00America/Chicago2026-01-30T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJewish Family Service @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave s ste. 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/introduction-to-play-therapy-and-child-centered-play-therapy-part-1-jan-30th-2026/external$60https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/cXAd_90AdHW4tzvMqgdq5gai1ec-11418@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZPlay Therapy and Child Centered Play Therapy Part #2 – Jan. 30th, 2026<p><b><span data-contrast="none">This presentation </span></b>is an advanced training in play therapy for practitioners who have already received the introduction to the theory, philosophy, basic therapeutic micro-skills, toys and materials. In this workshop, we will discuss what to do when problems arise, facilitating cooperation via basic therapeutic limit setting techniques as well as implementing advance limit setting skills. This workshop is both didactic with experiential with role play and facilitative practice as a group. Additionally, there will be time for consultation on implementation of play therapy, in general.</p> <div> <p><b><span data-contrast="none">Dr. LeAnne Steen </span></b>is the Director and Founder of the Play Therapy Center for Education & Research at Loyola University New Orleans. Dr. Steen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling (and Department Chair). Dr. Steen developed multiple courses in play therapy at Loyola. She also enjoys presenting extensively on many topics related to play and activity therapy, child-parent relationship therapy, parent consultation, and clinical play therapy consultation. She completed her Ph.D. in Counselor Education at the University of North Texas where she specialized in play therapy, counselor supervision, child-parent relationship therapy (filial therapy), and activity therapy. Dr. Steen’s counselor identity is centered in Play Therapy Education and she has published, presented, consulted, and engaged the local community in play therapy education to the best of her ability! Dr. Steen is retired from practicing and credentialed as a Child Centered Play Therapist <span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW126463503 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW126463503 BCX0">S/T; Child Parent Relationship Therapist S/T.</span></span></p> <p><strong>Friday, January 30th</strong><br /> <strong>1PM-4PM</strong></p> <p><span class="EOP SCXW206506908 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"><strong>3 LCA credits: </strong></span><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Theory </span></p> <p><strong>3 LABSWE credits: </strong><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Clinical </span></p> </div> <h3>*This is an In-person CEU*</h3> <h2><strong>Please register for <a href="https://jfsneworleans.org/event/introduction-to-play-therapy-and-child-centered-play-therapy-part-1-jan-30th-2026/?instance_id=346">Part #1</a> <em>and</em> Part #2 of this CEU series.</strong></h2> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/YovCCnssEMCYe4hl2Mc73w">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/YovCCnssEMCYe4hl2Mc73w</a>.</p>America/Chicago2026-01-30T13:00:00America/Chicago2026-01-30T16:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJewish Family Service @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave s ste. 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/play-therapy-and-child-centered-play-therapy-part-2-jan-30th-2026/external$60https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/YovCCnssEMCYe4hl2Mc73wai1ec-11433@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZThe Ethics of Open Hearts: Clinical Interventions in Ethical Non-Monogamy , Feb. 2026<h2>**SOLD OUT**</h2> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW56761615 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56761615 BCX0"><strong>The presentation</strong> is grounded in Attachment Theory (Bowlby, Ainsworth), specifically as it is expanded for multi-partner systems through the Nested Model of Attachment and the HEARTS framework. The content explores how attachment needs </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW56761615 BCX0">evolve</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56761615 BCX0"> across the lifespan—from childhood caregivers to the adult “Secure Base” provided by romantic partners. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56761615 BCX0">Motonormativity</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56761615 BCX0"> is examined as a dominant cultural script and explores the historical and economic drivers behind the emergence of ENM. We focus on the therapist’s role as a “Secure Base” for the client. The “No-Secrets” policy and the “Shared Agency” principles are designed to strengthen the therapeutic alliance in complex systems. Appraisal of the individual is addressed through the Poly-Map Case Formulation and the HEARTS Audit. Ethics </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56761615 BCX0">are</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56761615 BCX0"> the “spine” of this presentation. We move from “do no harm” (avoiding pathologizing) to “beneficence” (actively supporting the client’s chosen structure).</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW56761615 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"> </span></p> <div> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Veronica Mollere, LCSW-BACS</strong> is a trauma specialist with 15 years of experience proving that secure attachment is not a zero-sum game. She blends rigorous clinical theory with a passion for ENM, helping clients navigate multi-partner systems with grounded nervous systems and open hearts. She has advanced trainings in EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and Ego State Therapy. In 2021, Veronica founded Well Psychotherapy in New Orleans to meet the overwhelming</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"> n</span><span data-contrast="auto">eed for quality trauma-informed therapy, and now lives in Detroit with her family.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span class="EOP SCXW206506908 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"><strong>3 LCA credits: </strong></span><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">1.5 Ethics & 1.5 Diagnosis </span></p> <p><strong>3 LABSWE credits: </strong><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Clinical </span></p> </div> <h3>*This is an In-person CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Ie3STBOcpbVp2R8tipKEvQ">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Ie3STBOcpbVp2R8tipKEvQ</a>.</p>America/Chicago2026-02-20T09:00:00America/Chicago2026-02-20T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJewish Family Service @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave s ste. 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/the-ethics-of-open-hearts-clinical-interventions-in-ethical-non-monogamy-feb-2026/external$60https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Ie3STBOcpbVp2R8tipKEvQai1ec-11455@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZSandbox and Sandtray Play Therapy, March 2026<p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Sandbox Play therapy</strong> is a trauma informed interpersonal form of therapy used with children from ~1-5 years old (or older) in order to engage the relationship while engaging the sensory system in calm sand play. Sandbox play is a world of discovery in which the counselor and child engage in floor time play and build attachment. Sandtray Play therapy is an expressive and projective mode of counseling involving the unfolding and processing of INTRA and INTER personal issues through the use of specific symbolic miniatures & materials, as non-verbal mediums of communication, led by the client and facilitated by a trained professional. Sandtray Play therapy is Trauma Informed and we will discuss best practices, as such, in this presentation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"> </span><em><strong>Participants will be supplied with their own portable sandtray with lid and minitare basic starter kit to use during the event and to take home with them!! </strong></em></p> <div> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87695474 BCX0"><strong>Dr. LeAnne Steen</strong> is the Director and Founder of the Play Therapy Center for Education & Research at Loyola </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW87695474 BCX0">University</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87695474 BCX0"> New Orleans. Dr. Steen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling (and Department </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW87695474 BCX0">Chair).</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87695474 BCX0"> Dr. Steen developed multiple courses in play therapy at Loyola. She also enjoys presenting extensively on many topics related to play and activity therapy, child-parent relationship therapy, parent consultation, and clinical play therapy consultation. She completed her Ph.D. in Counselor Education at the University of North Texas where she specialized in play therapy, counselor supervision, child-parent relationship therapy (filial therapy), and activity therapy. Dr. Steen’s </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87695474 BCX0">counselor</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87695474 BCX0"> identity is centered in Play Therapy </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW87695474 BCX0">Education</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW87695474 BCX0"> and she has published, presented, consulted, and engaged the local community in play therapy education to the best of her ability! </span></p> </div> <p> </p> <div> <p><span class="EOP SCXW206506908 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"><strong>3 LCA credits: Theory</strong></span></p> <p><strong>3 LABSWE credits: <span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Clinical </span></strong></p> <p><em><strong><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW91675688 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91675688 BCX0">9:00am- 1:</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91675688 BCX0">00pm </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91675688 BCX0">*** 30 minute lunch break, bring your own lunch if you choose***</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW91675688 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"> </span></strong></em></p> <h3>Increased ticket price: <span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW267796695 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267796695 BCX0">$175.00 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267796695 BCX0">***This fee includes your own portable sandtray with lid and minia</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267796695 BCX0">ture basic starter kit to use during the event and to take home***</span></span></h3> </div> <h3>*This is an In-person CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/WaGrQn5bd4V4_yZXllmA7w">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/WaGrQn5bd4V4_yZXllmA7w</a>.</p>America/Chicago2026-03-13T09:00:00America/Chicago2026-03-13T13:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJewish Family Service @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave s ste. 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/sandbox-and-sandtray-play-therapy-march-2026/external$175https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/WaGrQn5bd4V4_yZXllmA7wai1ec-11603@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZIntroduction to the Internal Family Systems Model, May 2026<h2>**SOLD OUT**</h2> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW56761615 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW56761615 BCX0"><strong>Jessica Bertsch, LCSW, BACS</strong>, is a Certified IFS Therapist and Program Assistant with the IFS Institute, bringing extensive experience in applying Internal Family Systems in clinical practice. She has spent over a decade working in agencies and schools, supporting children and families impacted by community violence, and now offers therapy services through her private practice. Jessica creates a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can explore their inner parts, heal from trauma, and deepen self-understanding. Her work integrates IFS with trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches to support lasting growth and healthier relationships. In addition to her clinical work, Jessica is a local artist who weaves themes of healing and self-discovery into her visual art.</span></span></p> <div> <p><strong>This CEU will be an</strong> experiential introduction to Internal Family Systems therapy, exploring parts, protectors, exiles, and Self through didactic teaching, guided exercises, and live demonstration.</p> <p><span class="EOP SCXW206506908 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"><strong>4 LCA credits: </strong></span><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Diagnosis<br /> </span><strong>4 LABSWE credits: </strong><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Clinical </span></p> </div> <h3>*This is an In-person CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HllucCzmXJunfQJ71772fA">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HllucCzmXJunfQJ71772fA</a>.</p>America/Chicago2026-05-15T09:00:00America/Chicago2026-05-15T13:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgJewish Family Service @ 3300 W. Esplanade Ave s ste. 603 Metairie, LA 700020https://jfsneworleans.org/event/introduction-to-the-internal-family-systems-model-may-2026/external$75https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HllucCzmXJunfQJ71772fAai1ec-11610@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZTherapy Through the Screen, June 2026<h3><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW64605537 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64605537 BCX0">Therapy Through the Screen: Current Trends, New Laws, and the Role of AI in Louisiana Telehealth Mental Health Practice</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW64605537 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"> </span></h3> <p><strong><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW59385692 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW59385692 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Earn 3 CE Hours</span></span></strong><span class="TextRun SCXW59385692 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW59385692 BCX0"> while exploring Louisiana’s 2026 telehealth laws, the Counseling Compact, AI in psychotherapy, and evidence-based virtual </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW59385692 BCX0">practice</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW59385692 BCX0">.</span></span> <span class="TextRun SCXW59385692 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW59385692 BCX0">Walk away with updated informed consent language, a practical crisis protocol, and a ready-to-use session checklist.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW59385692 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"> </span></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW94728189 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW94728189 BCX0"><strong>Veronica Mollere, LCSW-BACS</strong> is the group practice owner of Well Psychotherapy in New Orleans, and Telehealth practitioner in the state of Louisiana while living in Detroit with her family. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW94728189 BCX0">She’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW94728189 BCX0"> highly specialized in trauma-focused care, using EMDR, DBR, clinical hypnotherapy and ego-state therapy and holds an advanced certificate in the treatment of Complex Trauma</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW94728189 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"> </span></p> <div> <p><span class="EOP SCXW206506908 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"><strong>3 LCA credits: </strong></span><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Telehealth<br /> </span><strong>3 LABSWE credits: </strong><span class="a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Ethics </span></p> </div> <h3>*This is a Virtual CEU*</h3> <p>Tickets: <a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/8FeLk_3Sd7bVBMf1fmE4hA">https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/8FeLk_3Sd7bVBMf1fmE4hA</a>.</p>America/Chicago2026-06-12T09:00:00America/Chicago2026-06-12T12:00:00en-USCEUs(504) 831-8475; jfs@jfsneworleans.org; jfsnewolreans.orgVirtual Event0https://jfsneworleans.org/event/therapy-through-the-screen-june-2026/external$65https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/8FeLk_3Sd7bVBMf1fmE4hAai1ec-11620@jfsneworleans.org2026-05-12T02:01:05ZYouth Mental Health First Aid , June 25th, 2026<h3><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW135411934 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135411934 BCX0">Youth Mental Health First Aid</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW135411934 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"> </span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>The Youth Mental Health First Aid course focuses on</strong> recognizing the patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and appearance that indicate the possibility</span>  of mental health challenge, rather than focusing on specific illnesses. B<span data-contrast="auto">y the end of the course, learners will be able recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges that may impact youth, explain the impact of traumatic experiences and the role of resilience on adolescent development, apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) in noncrisis and crisis scenarios and Practice appropriate methods for self-care following the application of YMHFA in a noncrisis or crisis situation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false}"> </span></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW23962639 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW23962639 BCX0"><strong>Latrice Sampson Richards, LPC, LMHC</strong>, is an award-winning podcast producer, trainer, consultant, and speaker. Her clinical </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW23962639 BCX0">expertise</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW23962639 BCX0"> and creative work are deeply rooted in uplifting marginalized communities by empowering </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW23962639 BCX0">community based</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW23962639 BCX0"> organizations to build healthy foundations for lasting impact. 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