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 jellington@summitbhc.com.

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Personal Injury Assessor Training

March 5, 2025 - March 6, 2025  
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
Virtual event
$500.00
Dr. Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC (GA/USVI), CPIA, NCC AND Dr. Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CPIA, CPCS, ACS

Summary:

Summary:
The CPIA training is structured across 12 detailed modules delivered over a two-day, 12-hour intensive course. Each module focuses on critical aspects of personal injury assessment, ranging from foundational concepts to advanced applications. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, practical applications, case studies, & role-play activities, participants will gain a robust understanding of the intersection between mental health & law, & how to apply this knowledge in real-world scenarios. This training meets qualifications for testing for Certification Personal Injury Assessor.

Agenda for the two-day Personal Injury Assessor Training (CPIA):

  • Day 1 Agenda – 6 CE Hours

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Introduction to Personal Injury Assessment (1.5 CE Credit)

– Understanding Personal Injury Law

– Scope of Personal Injury Assessment

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Break

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Foundations of Injury Assessment (1.25 CE Credit)

– Biopsychosocial Model of Injury

– Psychological Impact of Injury

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Assessment Tools and Techniques (1.5 CE Credit)

– Choosing Assessment Instruments

– Clinical Interviewing for Injury Assessment

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Break

3:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Functional and Vocational Impacts (1.75 CE Credit)

– Functional Capacity Evaluations

– Vocational and Occupational Considerations

  • Day 2 Agenda – 6 CE Hours

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Chronic Pain and Somatic Symptom Assessment (1.5 CE Credits)

– Understanding Chronic Pain

– Assessing Somatic Symptoms

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Break

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Malingering and Deception (1.25 CE Credits)

– Detecting Malingering

– Legal and Ethical Issues

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Neuropsychological Considerations (1.5 CE Credits)

– Cognitive Effects of Injury

– Neuropsychological Testing

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Break

3:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Psychological Sequelae of Physical Trauma (1.75 CE Credits)

– Emotional and Psychological Trauma

– Assessment of PTSD and Related Disorders

5:00 – Wrap Up – Instructions for Certification Testing

 

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: (912) 678-4480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Reunification Therapist Certification Training

April 24, 2025 - April 25, 2025  
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM EDT
Virtual Presentation
$300
Dr. Vincentia Paul-Constantin and Dr. Tommy Black

Summary:

Summary:

Certified Family Reunification Specialist (CFRS) Program: A groundbreaking certification training designed specifically for behavioral health professionals committed to facilitating family reunification.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the Foundations and Ethical Considerations of Reunification Therapy.
  • Participants will explore the legal and ethical fra111eworks guiding practice within this specialty area, ensuring adherence to professional standards and responsibilities.
  • Develop Skills in Assessment, Evaluation, and Intervention Strategies.
  • Participants will be equipped with the knowledge lo apply various models of reunification therapy.
  • Participants will learn to design effective parenting education programs, implement child-centered approaches, and culturally competent practices lo support diverse families through the reunification process.
  • Participants will enhance competencies in Co-parenting Strategies, Conflict Resolution, and Legal Collaboration.

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com

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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: 07/31/2024 – 07/31/2025.

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