Every human is built to play, it’s in our biology as mammals. Play becomes a frozen survival response during and after trauma that is a powerful resource in trauma recovery. Play is how we learn to experiment in life so that we can feel more courageous and resilient in our day-to-day life as we survive...
Trauma Certificate Program, Level I: Seventh required class.
Friday, May 31
Join Zoom 8:30am; Training 8:45am-4:15pm (ET)
6 CEUs
Presenter: Lisa Ferentz, LCSW-C DAPA
This class is only open to participants of the Level I program.
This workshop offers a fascinating, collaborative conversation about the relationship between psychotherapy and spirituality. As both a Rabbi and a Priest define religion, spirituality and rituals that pertain to their own traditions, we will process the role that spirituality can play in clients’ lives and in their healing work. Workshop Aims and Outcomes We will...
Uncover creative opportunities to explore your underdeveloped talents, as well as deepen your listening skills: an essential attribute for being able to provide effective supervision.
Thursday, June 15
Registration & Breakfast 8:15 am; 8:45 am - 4:15 pm
6 CEU's
Trauma Certificate Program, Level I: Eighth required class.
Monday, June 10
Join Zoom 8:30am; Training 8:45am-4:15pm (EST)
6 CEUs
Presenter: Lisa Ferentz, LCSW-C DAPA
This class is only open to participants of the Level I program.
Register Now In the last few years there has been an explosion of teenagers and adults who are using medical marijuana. Clinicians are being asked to weigh in about the validity, safety, and efficacy of using THC and CBD products. They also need to ethically decide if they want to work with clients who insist...
Many clinicians treat eating-disordered clients with varying degrees of success. It is a difficult, persistent problem that is particularly challenging because of its chronicity and high relapse rate. In-patient settings barter discharge for “goal weight”, yet patients often return, with no greater insight into the behavior. This workshop is for both beginner and advanced practitioners,...
Wednesday, June 28
Registration & Breakfast 8:15 am; 8:45 am - 4:15 pm
6 CEU's
Trauma Certificate Program, Level I: Ninth and final required class.
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Join Zoom 8:30am; Training 8:45am-4:15pm (EST)
6 CEUs (including 3 Ethics CEUs)
Presenter: Lisa Ferentz, LCSW-C DAPA
This class is only open to participants of the Level I program.
During tragic events experienced through weather, fires, and shootings, the use of emotional intelligence is necessary to combat isolation, despair, and hopelessness. Identifying one’s emotional state acknowledges feelings and provides an opportunity for healthy connection. Since the brain and the sympathetic nervous system cannot tolerate a flooding of negative information, expressive modalities including: Music therapy,...