Recent Trainings

Emotional intelligence (EQ) isn’t just a buzzword—it’s an essential leadership tool. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how EQ and mental health intersect to support personal growth, strong relationships, and real-world impact. Through discussion, reflection, and real-time engagements, students will learn practical tools for managing stress, navigating emotions, and leading with empathy and self-awareness. Whether you’re advocating for change, navigating college transitions, or simply trying to survive group projects, this session will equip you with the emotional skills to lead yourself—and others—more effectively.

Objectives:

Identify common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use disorders across age groups

Describe the most common behavioral health conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders.

Distinguish between a behavioral health crisis and non-crisis situations and know appropriate next steps.

Build confidence in having supportive, stigma-free conversations with individuals experiencing behavioral health concerns.

Touchstone Institute | 11am- 7:30pm EST | 6 CEs / EMDRIA Credits / PSI Credits

Objectives:

Identify the differences between terms chronic illness, somatic disorder, disability, chronic pain, spoonie, and terminal illness

Identify 5-8 examples of chronic illness and/or somatic disorders

Identify the potential impacts of living with a chronic illness and/or somatic disorder

Identify and review the evidence supporting the utilization of EMDR Therapy in treating distress related to the ongoing impacts of chronic illness and/or somatic disorders

Describe 2-3 modifications to the EMDR Therapy 8 Phase protocol for clients experiencing chronic illness and/or somatic disorders

Identify and practice relevant EMDR Therapy Phase 2 resources supportive of clients with ongoing chronic trauma

Practice case conceptualization using EMDR therapy for a client living with chronic illness and/or somatic disorders

Review relevant tools to support clients within the context of EMDR Therapy while beginning to expand our cultural awareness of people impacted by chronic illness and/or somatic disorders

Explore the impacts of ableism within our practice and identify practical adjustments to reduce potential client experiences of retraumatization

Wake AHEC: 2 CEs 10am - 11:30am EST, Virtual

Objectives:

Discuss various components of a clinical assessment.

Explain levels of care in treatment and how they are determined.

Wake AHEC: 6 CEs 9am - 4:30pm EST, In-person

Objectives:

Discuss culture and cultural differences in the supervision space.

Explore culture(s) in the therapy space.

Identify opportunities for your own cultural education needs & resources for learning.

Describe cultural humility and how to create a culturally affirming space(s).

Identify links between personal cultural identity and professional identity.

Describe how culture influences the supervision relationship.

Identify strategies professionals can use to enhance the supervisory relationship.

NCSCSW | 2 CEs | 9am -12pm

Objectives:

identify at least 1 ethical principle reflecting our ethical obligation related to providing accessible services in both supervision & therapy spaces

identify their definition and practice of accessibility within their supervision and therapy practice

self-evaluate and teach self-evaluation of explicit and implicit bias toward various communities