Calendar

Oct
15
Fri
Clinical Care in Tele-Mental Health with Ashley Comegys, LCSW @ Zoom Virtual Meeting
Oct 15 @ 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

Learn how to best assess a client’s appropriateness for telehealth, and identify barriers/benefits to using telehealth services with different populations. Explore therapeutic approaches, and clinical tools to support clients through telehealth.

 

Approved for 3 Telehealth/Clinical hours by LCA & LABSWE.

Nov
12
Fri
Perfectionism, Shame and Self-compassion with Lauren Miller, DSW, LCSW @ Zoom Virtual Meeting
Nov 12 @ 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

The content of this presentation will root itself in self-compassion theory and building resilience for the client through the specific antidote to perfectionism- a fear and shame based human experience. This CEU will allow individuals to walk away with tangible skills to increase self-compassion and ultimately increase resilience to shame and fear based experiences that show through perfectionistic characteristics.

Approved for 3 General/Clinical hours by LCA & LABSWE.

Dec
10
Fri
Parenting Anxious Children Using the SPACE Program with Mark Schexnaildre, Ph.D.
Dec 10 @ 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) is a new evidence-based treatment for childhood anxiety disorders. It involves parenting skills aimed at increasing support and decreasing accommodation.

 

Approved for 3 Diagnosis/Clinical hours by LCA & LABSWE.

Jan
14
Fri
The Basics of Custody Evaluation with Amy Alverez, LCSW
Jan 14 @ 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

This workshop is designed for mental health clinicians seeking to gain a better understanding of the custody evaluation process. Whether you are working with clients impacted by custody disputes or are considering becoming a custody evaluator, this program will provide a basic overview of the purpose, structure, and ethics of custody evaluation in Louisiana.

Approved for 3 General hours by LCA & LABSWE.

Feb
11
Fri
Building Rapport with Children and Adolescents with Ebony Allen, LCSW-BACS @ Zoom Virtual Meeting
Feb 11 @ 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

A fun and interactive CEU workshop that will clarify and demonstrate techniques for working with clients. Clinicians will share barriers they’ve faced in practice and get feedback regarding their experiences. Additionally, clinicians will learn and practice new techniques for connecting with their young clients.

Approved for 3 General hours by LCA and 3 Clinical hours by LABSWE.

Apr
15
Fri
Treating Compulsive Sexual Behavior: A new approach with Bill Knecht, LCSW -BACS @ Zoom Virtual Meeting
Apr 15 @ 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

This workshop will examine the dynamics of sexual compulsive habits and the history of treatment approaches using disease concepts. We will discuss a new approach that utilizes habit cessation, lifestyle changes and couples work.

Approved for 3 Clinical hours by LABSWE & 3 Diagnosis hours by LCA.

Jun
10
Fri
Suicide Prevention with Sasha Douglas @ Zoom Virtual Meeting
Jun 10 @ 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

Learn the epidemiology of suicide, to identify warning signs of imminent suicide, the risk and protective factors associated with suicidal behavior, and how to best support those in crisis. We will specifically cover the social and cultural factors that can place an individual at risk of suicidal behavior. Participants will also learn about safety planning and effective suicide prevention plans.

Approved for 3 Clinical hours by LABSWE & 3 Diagnosis hours by LCA

Aug
12
Fri
Helping Clients with Addiction: Essential Skills & Knowledge with Dr. Marvin Clifford @ JFS Conference Room
Aug 12 @ 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

This is an in-person CEU.

This in-depth primer on addiction and mental health discusses client & team relationships, diagnosis & treatment, the DSM 5, co-concurrent disorders, and ethical concerns & dilemmas. We will address theoretical models with varied populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Chemical and behavioral addictions will be compared. The presentation will be given with sensitivity to and awareness of cultural, gender, sexual, and lifestyle differences in clients.

Approved for 3 Clinical hours by LABSWE & 1.5 Diagnosis + 1.5 Ethics hours by LCA

Sep
16
Fri
Affirming Assessment & Care for LGBTQ Teens with Victoria Judge @ JFS Conference Room
Sep 16 @ 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

This is an in-person CEU.

Learn to assess and provide affirming treatment to individuals from the LGBTQIA community, including special considerations for the community. Content will address family & social dynamics as well as the appropriate assessment and treatment tools needed to work with this population.

Approved for 3 Diagnosis/Clinical hours by LABSWE & LCA

Oct
14
Fri
The Impact of Trauma Upon Children with Maria Isabella Pontoriero @ JFS Conference Room
Oct 14 @ 8:45 am – 12:00 pm

This is an in-person CEU.

In this in-person CEU, we will aim to increase practitioners’ empathy and ability to engage with child survivors of trauma. We will discuss how to identify physical and non-physical signs and symptoms of abuse and trauma. You will gain an understanding of brain development, common diagnoses, and the psychological impacts of trauma. We will also cover what is needed to address trauma inflicted on children.

Approved for 3 Diagnosis/Clinical hours by LABSWE & LCA