This training will guide participants inworking with clients who do not share gender and/or sexual identities with their therapist. We will focus on training therapists who are cisgender or non-Queer/straight in working with Trans and/or Queer clients, but will also touch on ethical and practice considerations for other gender and sexual identity pairings. We will cover such topics as Trans and Queer cultural norms, common societal experiences relevant to Queer and Trans clients, considerations for working with clients who have non-dominant gender and sexual identities, and in-depth self-reflection aimed at addressing unconscious bias.

There is a significant love for all things geek and nerd culture within the LGBTQIA+ community, one that is often misunderstood and underappreciated. As these interests are growing in acceptance and included in popular media, so are the ways that people begin to see themselves represented and can explore who they are through the actions of characters. Classic tropes in media can also be impactful for queer and transgender individuals in identifying how they feel they should show up in society, both negative and positive, which can influence identity formation. In this training, we'll be discussing some of the major characters your queer, transgender, and gender expansive clients may identify with, the different ways they utilize geeky interests to connect with aspects of their identities, and how they take can take an active role in creating their sense of identity through geek media.

This training is designed to help clinicians who are currently working or plan to work with adolescents learn how to incorporate family therapy and begin to look at self-harm through a systemic lens. The action of self-harm has a certain connotation in society, but by looking more into what the behavior tells us as clinicians, new interventions and connection with caregivers can be formed. Through open dialogue and vignettes, each participant will have the opportunity to reflect on how they might handle these different scenarios and share what interventions they have used.

This intermediate workshop workshop is designed to help therapists and helpers identify and normalize the emotions and experiences clients may have in the wake of losses of many sorts. We will learn about the types of complicated grief and what factors contribute to the complication of the grieving process. Time will be spent explaining the needs of mourning and how to help clients who may appear to be “stuck” in some way as they seek to integrate their losses. We will use real life case studies to illustrate how this “invisible thread” often impacts not only healing but the individual’s functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life.

This workshop will highlight how the rise of social media in a chronically-online world impacts clinicians practicing in 2026. We will explore the ethics surrounding social media marketing, “therapytok” content creators who also practice therapy, and the impact of shared, simultaneous trauma between therapist and client resulting from constant access to news through social media. The focus will be to assist attendees in navigating their own ethical guidelines when making decisions for themselves and their practice regarding artificial intelligence, social media, privacy and security, and informed consent. Some of the more modern risks associated with ethical guidelines between therapists and clients will also be outlined and discussed in order to provide clarity on clinical responsibilities and confidentiality. Presented by Christian Brown, LCSW, CAADC, CFCS, Liz Rhea, LCSW, LICSW, and Casey Schrader, LCSW, LICSW, CFCS.

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This introductory workshop designed to help clinicians navigate eating disorder and body image care within a culture deeply rooted in diet culture and weight stigma. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of eating disorders, including different types of ED’s and warning signs, while exploring how body image concerns show up across clients, even when we may not realize it. We will emphasize weight-inclusive, non-diet, and trauma-informed approaches, from an IFS/part work lens, offering practical guidance on how to support clients without reinforcing weight loss goals or harmful messaging.

Join Dr. William Nation and Dr. Meagan Henry of John Hopkins University for a training exploring the literature related to the mental health applications of TTRPGs and hear the first-hand experiences of the presenters in using TTRPGs as clinical tools. Presenters will demonstrate how clinicians can create therapeutic campaigns by assessing client goals, identifying a clinical need, and centering diverse stories. This is a recording of the live training on 3/5/26. Recoding access lasts through 3/5/27.

For anyone curious about psychedelic-assisted treatment and the role therapists can play alongside this treatment, this section offers an insightful look from the perspectives of multiple professions.

This beginner-friendly workshop explores the history and therapeutic use of psychedelics in mental health treatment. It introduces key theories like Internal Family Systems and Attachment Theory as frameworks for psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Participants will learn about different types of psychedelics, their uses, and limitations. The focus will be on adults with substance use histories, trauma, or resistance to traditional talk therapy or medications. The session includes psychoeducation and open dialogue.

What if not everyone is chasing “the one”? What if some people just aren’t that into… anyone? In a culture that treats romance and sex like inevitable life milestones, asexual and aromantic folks are often left out of the conversation or forgotten entirely.

For professionals and students looking to expand their inclusive practice, this workshop will unpack common myths, explore the diversity of ace and aro spectrums, and examine what arises in the therapy room when clients don’t experience sexual or romantic attraction. We’ll also dig into how these identities intersect with other lived experiences—like race, body size, disability, and gender—and why culturally competent care means not mistaking difference for dysfunction. No prior knowledge required—just curiosity and compassion.

This 2-part workshop will provide a systemic perspective for the care of a person and a family recovering from problematic substance use. Presenters will cover the following in two 3-hour sections:

part 1:

- Common considerations in working with an individual with problematic substance use behaviors, such as level of care, inpatient versus outpatient interventions, and utilizing a harm reduction framework

- Treating religious trauma, with special considerations for working with people living in the Southern U.S. and LGBTQIA+-identified people

This 2-part workshop will provide a systemic perspective for the care of a person and a family recovering from problematic substance use. Presenters will cover the following in two 3-hour sections:

part 2:

- Working with a family system affected by a member’s problematic substance use utilizing a systems perspective and involving each member of the family unit in care

- Providing care for someone impacted by their loved one’s problematic substance use, including adult children, partners, parents, and community members of substance users

Join guest presenter Dr. Caroline Sawyer, Psy.D. for a workshop focused on the unique needs and considerations for working with teens. This workshop is an introduction to working with adolescents in therapy. Working with teens can be challenging for many reasons. Adolescence is a time of significant developmental changes and teenagers can present specific risks in therapy.

Teens often want increased privacy when they engage in therapy that can cause challenges when engaging with parents and family members. Ethical challenges that may present when working with teens and ways to navigate potentially difficult topics such as sexuality, religion, and family conflict will be discussed in this workshop. Ideas for building rapport and conducting therapy with adolescents will also be covered as well as evidence-based interventions.

Join Liz Rhea, LMSW for a 2-hour workshop exploring marketing, networking, and social media for therapists and grad students.

Now, more than ever, marketing, networking, and social media is imperative - both to build your referral network and for potential clients to contact you. This workshop is a collaborative space where questions and discussion are welcome. We’ll answer questions like: how often should I post? What should I write in therapist directories/websites? Should I have a social media disclaimer? Who should I network with?

Liz blends both personal and professional experience in this workshop, where you’ll leave with tangible tips, example language to use, and 2.5 pages of social media content ideas.

No CEs are available for this workshop

Presented by Macy Jones, LMSW

This workshop is designed to help clinicians recognize, understand, and address weight stigma in mental health care.

Through an exploration of anti-fat bias, intersectionality, and ethical responsibilities, participants will gain insight into how systemic oppression affects fat clients. Clinicians will learn practical strategies for fostering affirming therapy spaces, challenging personal biases, and advocating for inclusive policies.

This training emphasizes both individual and collective action, equipping mental health professionals with the knowledge and tools to provide more compassionate, equitable care.

Since the 1970’s, the U.S. has continued to implement best practices regarding medication-assisted medications at a slower pace than its equivalent adversaries. For the clinicians working within this field, there is an ethical responsibility to maintain and advocate for clients who choose to and require harm reduction techniques within clinical practices. Discover how to integrate harm reduction techniques into your clinical practice while upholding ethical standards and client self-determination. This workshop equips young therapists and counselors with practical strategies for supporting clients who choose medication￾assisted treatments, including guidance on best practices, informed consent, and thorough documentation to protect both clients and clinicians. Join us for a conversation on saving lives and advocating for progressive, compassionate care.

Presented by Shae Chisman, LMFT

This workshop explores how mindfulness can be integrated into the healing process for relational trauma within queer relationships. We will examine how mindfulness practices can help clients become more present, reduce anxiety, and enhance emotional regulation as they work through trauma. The training focuses on using mindfulness to rebuild trust and intimacy, while also addressing the specific challenges faced by queer individuals, such as internalized stigma and minority stress. Therapists will learn how to guide clients in cultivating self-compassion, fostering resilience, and creating more mindful and affirming relationships.

Substance and process use continue to be stigmatized areas of the mental health field, particularly outside of the traditional hospitalization environments. Working with users can be intimidating in environments not dedicated specifically to this concern for clinicians at all levels. This workshop is designed for clinicians who do not specialize in substance use disorders in outpatient practice settings to gain knowledge about the treatment of substance and process use outside of specialized treatment. This workshop explores the spectrum of substance use, respect for self-determination, considerations for diagnosis, level of care assessment using ASAM levels, and how to implement these into outpatient practice using an empirically-researched lens.

This recorded session is a workshop ONLY - no CEs are available for completion

Presented by Liz Rhea, LMSW

This workshop is for clinicians to learn and explore the impact of adverse religious experiences on clients, increase competency in working with folks with religious trauma, and utilize reclamation as a clinical intervention in specifically supporting queer clients around the holiday season. This workshop includes an expansive view of the impact of high-control religion and its impact on one's concept of self, relationship with others, and beliefs regarding religiously affiliated holidays. Attendees will leave this presentation with a deeper understanding of religious trauma, the impact specifically for queer folks, and tangible clinical interventions to utilize when supporting queer folks with religious trauma around the holidays.

This recorded session is a workshop ONLY - no CEs are available for completion

Presented by Casey Schrader, LCSW

This one-hour workshop focuses on education about the use of affirming language, definitions of terminology and common clinical considerations in working with LGBTQIA+-identified clients. This workshop is geared toward clinicians who have limited experience working with LGBTQIA+-identified clients.

This recorded session is a workshop ONLY - no CEs are available for completion