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Summary:

This presentation offers an in-depth exploration of critical ethical issues faced by licensed professional counselors, social workers, and marriage & family therapists. We will delve into the complexities surrounding licensing board ethics complaints, providing insights into common triggers and best practices for response. The session also covers crucial best practice aspects, including confidentiality breaches and their implications, to ensure practitioners are well-versed in safeguarding client information using ethical codes of NASW, AAMFT, and AMHCA/ACA to identify and resolve issues. Additionally, we will discuss the nuances of testifying in legal settings, emphasizing the balance between professional obligations and legal requirements. Lastly, the presentation highlights the importance of thorough and accurate documentation, a fundamental aspect often scrutinized during ethical reviews and legal proceedings, underscoring its role in upholding ethical standards and professional integrity in mental health practice.

Summary:

An introduction and overview of The ASAM Criteria for clinicians focused on understanding the components of The ASAM Criteria, overview of guiding principles of The ASAM Criteria, and review of major changes in the 4th edition. The presentation will focus on understanding the dimensions and subdimensions of The ASAN Criteria as well as understanding how to use The ASAM Criteria to guide decisions on support for individuals through the continuum of care. Treatment planning utilizing these guidelines will also be discussed.

GIVING BACK!

Registration fees collected from this training will benefit Tailwinds Ranch Wellness Center to support

Equine Therapy services for Veterans, Military, and First Responders.

We will also facilitate a collection of clothing, blankets, towels, and wash clothes at this event.

These donations will benefit homeless veterans and foster care children through the Mercy Drops Dream Center. Tailwinds Ranch (501c3) helps military, veterans, and healthcare providers find a sense of purpose, a sense of hope, reconnect in meaningful relationships, and learn to use coping skills that allow them to take back their lives.

Summary:

The pervasive issue of anger poses significant challenges for individuals, their relationships, and professionals seeking to provide assistance. II can disrupt lives, lead lo relationship breakdown, and, in severe cases, result in criminal actions. The con1plexities of intervening in anger-related proble111s can be both frustrating and \Vorriso1ne. 1’his course builds upon well-established, research-based techniques to identify, assess, and deal with anger. This course offers con1prehensive interventions to facilitate change in individuals struggling with anger, irritability, and violence.

Ticket Price: $200-$400

Summary:

This training will enhance the knowledge and skills clinicians already have to provide in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed way, trauma treatment for LGBTQI+ individuals. We will explore the unique challenges these clients experience, including issues involving discrimination, stigma and lack of understanding by a large portion of the public. Many negative experiences go back to family of origin a nd disrupted attachment issues. The workshop will include case studies and discussions to ensure participants can apply training objectives in their practice to empower, support and treat LGBTQI+ clients dealing with past trauma.

Summary:

This is a groundbreaking certification training designed specifically for behavioral health professionals committed to facilitating family reunification. This comprehensive training equips professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies required to navigate the complex dynamics of families undergoing reunification, particularly in the aftermath of custody disputes or family separations.

The training delves into the intricacies of reunification therapy, starting with a foundational understanding of its goals and the therapist’s role in altering family dynamics. Participants will gain insights into legal and ethical considerations unique to this field, ensuring that their practice aligns with both professional standards and court expectations.

With a focus on assessment and evaluation, the program teaches therapists to discern underlying family issues, assess individual family members’ needs, and identify safety concerns including domestic violence, coercive control. Our curriculum explores various models of reunification therapy, integrating theoretical frameworks with practical approaches for both collaborative and court-ordered scenarios.

A significant portion of the program is dedicated to parent education, coaching, and child-centered approaches, offering tools for facilitating positive parent-child interactions and employing therapeutic techniques like play therapy. Recognizing the importance of cultural competence, the CFRS Program addresses the needs of families and individuals from varying backgrounds and needs.

Summary:

This presentation will discuss the impact on the American lifestyle by a specific list of current drugs. The list of various over the counter (OTC) herbal and pharmaceutical products will include kratom, methamphetamine, xylazine, delta 8 THC, delta 9 THC, delta 10 THC, and Wasp dope. These compounds are known as “gas station drugs “and their pharmacological profiles include dangerous adverse drug effects on human growth and development. The discussion will also include information on America’s # 1 gas station drug: alcohol and the latest “new” street drugs-nitazenes and medetomidine.

Summary:

A groundbreaking certification training designed specifically for behavioral health professionals committed to facilitating family reunification.