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.


Managing Suicidality at Different Risk Levels

June 10, 2026  
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM MDT
Virtual
Free
Caitlin Burgess, MA, LPC

For more information contact:

Name: Eric Gibbs

Email: eric.gibbs@peakviewbh.com


Custody Evaluator Certification Training

June 11, 2026 - June 12, 2026  
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$500
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS & Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPIA, NCC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Ethics, Evidence, & Coercive Control: Practical Framework for Mental Health and Legal Professionals

June 23, 2026  
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM EDT
Georgia Southern University - Savannah Campus - 11935 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA
$75 Early Registration / $85 After June 1st
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS & Megan Lane, Attorney at Law & Gina Loretelli, Communications Coach

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Culturally Competent Care for Law Enforcement & First Responders Practical Strategies to Improve Engagement and Therapeutic Alliance

July 8, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
Voluntary Donations
Andrew Velez, LPC

Summary:

Voluntary Donations benefit TEAM BLUE LINE – https://www.teamblueline.org/

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Self-Injurious Behavior: Understanding and Treating Clients Who Self-Harm

July 9, 2026  
10:00 AM - 01:15 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After June 24th
Krystal Horton, M.Ed., LPC, ACS, CPCS

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Ethical Practice, Resources, & Clinical Self-Care In Working With Military & Veteran Populations

July 16, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After June 30th
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS - Executive Director of Justitia Foundation

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Disenfranchised Grief: The Overlooked & Misunderstood Loss

July 17, 2026  
10:00 AM - 01:15 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After July 3rd
Christy Plaice, LPC, MAT, CCT

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Anger Management Certification Training

July 22, 2026 - July 24, 2026  
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$200 - $400
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS & Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPIA, NCC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis,ellington@summitbhc.com


Introduction to OCD: Diagnosis and Evidence-Based Overview

July 28, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
Voluntary Donation
Amber Young, MA, LMHC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Power, Privilege, and Systematic Oppression in Clinical Practice – PART 2

July 29, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration $35 After July 15th
Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPIA, NCC & Gaétane Borders, Ed.S

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


What Veterans Miss After War: Psychology of Combat, Tribe, & the Longing to Be Back in the Fight

August 4, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After July 21st
Robert 'Matt' McDaniel, MA, LPC - Justitia Advisory Board

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Courtroom Ready Clinicians: Preparing Clinicians for Confident Testimony

August 5, 2026  
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After June 22nd
Sarah Anderson, LPC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Culturally Responsive Assessment and Diagnosis

August 7, 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


Beyond the Silence: Talking About Suicide in the Therapy Room

August 11, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
Voluntary Donation
Rebecca Hodge, LPC

Summary:

Voluntary donations will benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Understanding Psychological Testing: Practical Applications for Mental Health Clinicians

August 13, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
Voluntary Donation
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS

Summary:

Voluntary donations benefit NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Health

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


What Do I Say About Me? A Clinician’s Guide to Ethical Self-Disclosure

August 14, 2026  
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$75 Early Registration / $85 After July 27th
Christy Plaice, LPC, MAT, CCT

Summary:

5 Ethics CEs – NBCC. ASWB, GACA

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Trauma and Moral Injury in First Responders: Clinical Implications of Effective Care

August 19, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After August 5th
Andrew Velez, LPC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Overview of Maternal Mental Health in Underserved Communities

August 20, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After August 6th
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


Ethical Practice in the Digital Age: Technology, Telehealth, & Social Media in Mental Health

September 2, 2026  
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$75 Early Registration / $85 After August 13th
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Personality Disorders and Moral Injury in Helpers

September 3, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration $35 After August 20th
Catherine Fliszar, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder in a Labeling Culture

September 3, 2026  
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After August 20th
Catherine Fliszar, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Grief Therapist Certification Training

September 9, 2026 - September 10, 2026  
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$400
Dr. Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC (GA/USVI), LMHC (FL), CPCS / Dr. Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC (GA/USVI), LMHC, NCC

Summary:

The Grief Therapist Certification Training provides behavioral health professionals with comprehensive training in grief counseling, focusing on the latest theories, assessment techniques, and culturally competent interventions.

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Anger Management: Advanced Strategies Training

September 16, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
Donations
Traci J. Marrero, MA, LPC, CPAS, CAMT

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Military Divorce: Hidden Stressors, Family Impact, and Clinical Considerations

September 22, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After Sept 8th
Robert 'Matt' McDaniel, MA, LPC - Justitia Advisory Board

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Reunification Therapist Training

September 23, 2026 - September 24, 2026  
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$300
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS & Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPIA, NCC

Summary:

This training meets the professional development educational hours required for Certification as a Reunification Therapist through CCALP.

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Motivational Interviewing: Enhancing and Facilitating Change in Clinical Practice

September 29, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
Voluntary Donation
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS

Summary:

Voluntary donations to benefit NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Health

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


“It’s Always Something” Understanding Chronic Crisis Patterns

October 7, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After Sept 23rd
Catherine Fliszar, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com


Maternal Mental Health for Black and Brown Women: Culturally Responsive Care, Building Trust and Improving Outcomes

October 8, 2026  
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$65 Early Registration / $75 After September 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


Human Cost of Lethal Force: Understanding Psychological Reactions in Military Populations

October 9, 2026  
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$25 Early Registration / $35 After Sept 25th
Robert 'Matt' McDaniel, MA, LPC - Justitia Advisory Board

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janis.ellington@summitbhc.com


Anger Management Certification Training

October 20, 2026 - October 22, 2026  
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDT
Virtual
$200 - $400
Tommy Black, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPCS & Vincentia Paul-Constantin, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCCA, CPIA, NCC & Traci Marrero, LPC

For more information contact:

Name: Janis Ellington

Phone: 9126784480

Email: janisellington@gmail.com

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