Events

Networking & Educational Events Hosted by Summit BHC

Summit BHC hosts a number of networking and educational events for our colleagues throughout the year. Please register if you are interested in attending.

For questions regarding Summit BHC sponsored events, please reach out to Janis Ellington, Director of Education & Event Strategies, at 912-678-4480 or janis.ellington@summitbhc.com.

If you would like to be notified of upcoming events and educational opportunities offered at Summit BHC affiliated facilities, please click the link below to join our email list.


Anger Management Certification Training

January 14, 2026 - January 16, 2026  
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
Virtual
Specialist Tract - $200 Therapist Tract - $400
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS, ACS & Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPIA, NCC & Traci Marrerro, APC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Drugs + Age = Diversity

January 20, 2026  
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM EST
Virtual
Free
Latisha Bader, PhD, LAC, CMPC

Summary:

Impact of Substance Use Across Different Stages of Life – This talk will explore diversity, response to drug use and the recovery needed at every stage of life.

Webinar Start Time by Time Zone:  11:00am PT  –  12:00pm MT  –  1:00pm CT  –  2:00pm ET

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


The ‘Grey Area’ Client

January 21, 2026  
12:00 PM - 02:30 PM EST
Virtual Presentation
Free
Erika Prieze, Psy.D | Bridges of the Mind Psychological Services, Inc.

Summary:

What to do when you’re not sure: Clinical Judgement, Assessment, Referrals, and Understanding Testing Options

For more information contact:

Name: Melissa Flagstad

Email: melissa.flagstad@fairoaksrecoverycenter.com


In Our Bones, In Our Bonds: Clinical Work With Intergenerational Trauma in the Current Family Landscape

January 27, 2026  
10:00 AM - 01:15 PM EST
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After January 16th
Christy Plaice, LPC, MAT, CCT

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Serving Those Who Serve: Clinical Implications of Deployment, Reintegration and Family Systems

February 3, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After January 19th
Renee Sylvester, LPC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Ethics of Boundaries: Protecting the Professional Relationship

February 5, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After January 23, 2026
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS, ACS

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Dark Minds Unmasked: Antisocial Personalities & Psychopathy

February 5, 2026  
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM EST
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After January 23, 2026
Catherine Fliszar, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Foundations of Multicultural Competence in Clinical Practice

February 6, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After January 23rd
Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPIA, NCC & Gaétane Borders, Ed.S

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Grief Therapist Certification Training

February 12, 2026 - February 13, 2026  
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
Virtual
$400
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS, ACS & Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPIA, NCC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Beneath The Freeze: A Neuro-Somatic Guide To Dissociation

February 17, 2026  
10:00 AM - 01:15 PM EST
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After January 30th
Christy Plaice, LPC, MAT, CCT

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Grief Awareness For Helpers: What To Know, How To Respond, When To Refer

February 19, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After February 1, 2026
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS, ACS

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Bridging Program and Practice: Clinical Integration of 12-Step Recovery

February 25, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Virtual
Free to Attend
Tony Dice, Ph.D, LPC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Everyday Ethics: Tough Calls in Real Time

March 5, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After February 20th
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS, ACS - Executive Director of Justitia Foundation

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


When Worlds Collide: Understanding & Managing High Conflict Personality Types & Behaviors

March 5, 2026  
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM EST
Virtual
Early Registration $25 | After Feb 20th: $35
Catherine Fliszar, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Culture, Identity, and Intersectionality in Therapy

March 6, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After February 21st
Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPIA, NCC & Gaétane Borders, Ed.S

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Reunification Therapist Certification Training

March 12, 2026 - March 13, 2026  
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$300
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS, ACS & Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPIA, NCC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Introduction to Forensic Interviewing: Foundational Knowledge and Practical Insights Into Forensic Interviews

March 19, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After March 2nd
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS, ACS - Executive Director of Justitia Foundation

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Reclaiming the Self: Healing After Narcissistic Abuse in Love and Family

March 26, 2026  
10:00 AM - 01:15 PM EDT
Virtual
Free
Gina Hernandez, MA, LPC, CCTP

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Weaponizing Reality: Recognizing & Responding To Gaslighting & Psychological Manipulation

May 7, 2026  
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM EDT
Virtual
Early Registration: $25 / After April 23rd: $35
Catherine Fliszar, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 912-678-4480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Power, Privilege, and Systemic Oppression in Clinical Practice

May 8, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After April 24th
Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPIA, NCC & Gaétane Borders, Ed.S

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Drug Testing of the Pharmacy of the Streets

May 12, 2026  
10:00 AM - 01:15 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After April 21st
Merrill Norton, PharmD., D.Ph, CMAC, CCS

Summary:

A Basic Review of Current Drug Testing Modalities

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Psychosexual Assessment Certification Training

May 14, 2026 - May 15, 2026  
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$500
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS, ACS & Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPIA, NCC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com - janisellington@gmail.com


Introduction to Parallel Parenting: Navigating High Conflict Custody Situations

May 21, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After May 4th
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS, ACS - Executive Director of Justitia Foundation

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


When The Internet Becomes The Therapist: Risks, Trends, & Clinical Implications

June 4, 2026  
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM EDT
Virtual
Early Registration: $25 | After May 21st: $35
Catherine Fliszar, LPC, LMHC, Justitia Foundation Advisory Board

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Culturally Adapted Evidence-Based Interventions

June 5, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After May 22nd
Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPIA, NCC & Gaétane Borders, Ed.S

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Culturally Responsive Assessment and Diagnosis

July 24, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After July 10th
Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPIA, NCC & Gaétane Borders, Ed.S

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com

Summit BHC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7161. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Summit BHC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Summit BHC is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.

Summit BHC is recognized by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) for Social Worker CE Approval, ensuring high-quality continuing education for social workers.

Summit BHC, provider #2057, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 07/31/2025 – 07/31/2028.

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