Introduction to Couples Counseling Starts with Clinical Assessment.  Presented by Melissa Comeau Ed.S., LMHC, LMFT, NCC | 1 CEU Available

We are pleased to offer this on-demand webinar to or MHCCF members and non-members (fee applicable). Please feel free to watch the video at any time. Successful completion of the post-presentation survey below will be required to ensure you receive CEU credit for your viewing of this online presentation.

ON DEMAND WEBINAR 

Original Air Date: March 18, 2022 at 9:30AM

In this training, attendees are presented with information on how to determine when couples are appropriate for couples counseling. This information is helpful for all counselors including those who do not specialize in couples therapy. Understanding when couples are appropriate for couples counseling can also assist with providing appropriate recommendations and referrals to clients and couples. In this training, attendees will also become familiar with the systems perspective, be aware of costs and benefits of individual and dyad assessment models and explore their role as a couples therapist.

Learning Objectives  

1. Participants will become familiar with a basic understanding of the systems perspective and how it applies to working with couples. 

2. Participants will learn how to assess clients for appropriateness of couples counseling including contraindications of couples counseling. 

3. Participants will be made aware of costs and benefits of incorporating individual assessment in couples counseling versus a dyad-only assessment model. 

4. Participants will begin to explore the professional role as a couples therapist. 

MEET OUR SPEAKER

Melissa has 13 years of experience working with couples, individuals and groups. Melissa has a private practice focusing on interpersonal relationship concerns. Melissa has experience working in college counseling centers focusing on work with young adults where one of the top concerns are relationship issues. Melissa started her career working in community mental health and non-profit agencies including Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault agencies, where she received training in identifying unhealthy and toxic dynamics in relationships.

Melissa has a passion working with individuals and couples with diverse backgrounds and believes in the importance of multiculturalism. Melissa is active in increasing diversity awareness as the Diversity Chair for the Central Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (CFAMFT) where she helped to put together panel discussions on Black Mental Health and Asian Mental Health.

Melissa received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Master's of Science Degree and Education Specialist Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Florida State University. Melissa holds licenses and certifications as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified - National Certified Counselor. Melissa is also a Qualified Supervisor.

RESOURCES 

• Presenter Contact: Practice - heartfeltcounselingcenter@gmail.com
• Attendance Certificate - No CEU Needed Version (Attendance only)
  *Please complete CEU Survey if you would like a certificate that shows you have earned a CEU for participation in the on-demand webinar. Your CEU certificate will be emailed to you once your CEU's have been submitted to CE Broker.

CEU QUIZ

COMPLETE THE SURVEY by CLICKING HERE!

Please be sure to complete the post-webinar quiz for CEU credit. Once the post-presentation survey is complete, allow our team up 30 days to process your CEU credits. You will receive your CEU Certificate once your CE's have been submitted to CE Broker.

Please email all questions regarding CEUs to CE@mhccf.com or feel free to call us at 407-502-0344, M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM (EST). 

QUESTIONS? 

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Krissy Moses is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, a Level 2 Yoga Instructor, and a doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision at Adams State University, Colorado. Krissy has a passion for inspiring others to take care of themselves and is a true role model of “practicing what they preach.” They have completed many mindfulness based trainings including Jon Kabat-Zin’s 8-week mindfulness course, Google’s Search Inside Yourself training, multiple trainings with Mindfulschools.org including mindful communication and educator essentials, and in 2021 completed their first 10-day silent meditation retreat. Krissy has offered professional development on mindfulness to SCPS staff and offered an 8-week mindfulness in the classroom program for K-12 students. With this, their private practice specializing in working with LGBTQ+ teens and adults, and being in a doctoral program, Krissy is aware of the need and benefit of practicing daily mindfulness to help maintain balance in their life. 

RESOURCES 

• Attendance Certificate - No CEU Needed Version (Attendance only)
  *Please complete CEU Survey if you would like a certificate that shows you have earned a CEU for participation in the on-demand webinar. Your CEU certificate will be emailed to you once your CEU's have been submitted to CE Broker.

CEU QUIZ

COMPLETE THE SURVEY by CLICKING HERE!

Please be sure to complete the post-webinar quiz for CEU credit. Once the post-presentation survey is complete, allow our team up 30 days to process your CEU credits. You will receive your CEU Certificate once your CE's have been submitted to CE Broker.

Please email all questions regarding CEUs to CE@mhccf.com or feel free to call us at 407-502-0344, M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM (EST). 

QUESTIONS? 

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Integrating Polyvagal Theory into Practice
Presented by Dr. Samuel Sanabria PhD, LMHC, NCC, CST | 1 CEU Available

We are pleased to offer this on-demand webinar to or MHCCF members and non-members (fee applicable). Please feel free to watch the video at any time. Successful completion of the post-presentation survey below will be required to ensure you receive CEU credit for your viewing of this online presentation.

ON DEMAND WEBINAR 

Original Air Date: March 18, 2022 at 9:30AM

The past several years has seen the emergence of interpersonal neurobiology to the forefront of the mental health professions. However, counselor training programs have neglected to include even the basic neuroscience learning in the curriculum. This presentation will focus on introducing Porges' Polyvagal theory as it is related to automatic threat response systems. Attendees will be able to enhance their counseling and diagnostic skills through understanding this theory.

Learning Objectives  

1. Participants will become familiar with current threat response systems through Polyvagal theory. 

2. Participants will gain understanding of the importance of knowing brain development and plasticity as well as basic neurobiology to better address clients’ needs. 

3. Participants will develop an integrative therapeutic framework using Polyvagal theory.

MEET OUR SPEAKER

Samuel Sanabria is a professor of clinical mental health counseling at Rollins College. He earned his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Florida with a specialty in the development of moral and prejudicial attitudes towards sexual minorities. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.

Samuel’s current interest is in advancing therapeutic outcomes by integrating neurobiology and evolutionary sciences with existing models of culturally sensitive mental health therapy. 

Samuel has over 15-years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families on issues regarding sexuality, gender, and identity development. He is also an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Mental Health Counselor Association (AMHCA), American Counseling Association (ACA), and The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).

Samuel is involved in several community advocacy groups, including Equality Florida and Planned Parenthood. He provided crisis counseling and support for survivors of the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting. For more on his work with the Orlando shooting survivors visit: https://ct.counseling.org/2016/07/counselor-addresses-self-care-guilt-wake-orlando-shooting/

RESOURCES 

• HANDOUT (PPT) Integrating Polyvagal Theory into Practice - PowerPoint Handout
• HANDOUT (PPT) Evolution, Emotions, and Emotional Disorders  - PowerPoint Handout
• Attendance Certificate - No CEU Needed Version (Attendance only)
  *Please complete CEU Survey if you would like a certificate that shows you have earned a CEU for participation in the on-demand webinar. Your CEU certificate will be emailed to you once your CEU's have been submitted to CE Broker.

CEU QUIZ

COMPLETE THE SURVEY by CLICKING HERE!

Please be sure to complete the post-webinar quiz for CEU credit. Once the post-presentation survey is complete, allow our team up 30 days to process your CEU credits. You will receive your CEU Certificate once your CE's have been submitted to CE Broker.

Please email all questions regarding CEUs to CE@mhccf.com or feel free to call us at 407-502-0344, M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM (EST). 

QUESTIONS? 

No problem! We have you covered. You can always email us at admin@mhccf.com or call/text us at  407-502-0344. We are here to help you!

Taking Care of You: A Workshop for Mental Health Professionals on Combatting Compassion Fatigue
Presented by Natasha D'Archangelo, LMHC, NCC, CCTP, CCFP  | 1 CEU Available

We are pleased to offer this on-demand webinar to or MHCCF members and non-members (fee applicable). Please feel free to watch the video at any time. Successful completion of the post-presentation survey below will be required to ensure you receive CEU credit for your viewing of this online presentation.

ON DEMAND WEBINAR 

Original Air Date: January 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM

How often do you tell your clients that they need to take care of themselves before they can help others? It's time that we take our own advice and spend some time taking care of ourselves. Let's start the new year with a focus on our own healing so that we can continue to do the work of helping others. Clinicians are invited to participate in this webinar to address or prevent feelings of burnout and overwhelm. If you need some practical tools for handling your stress and want to be re-engaged with the work that you do, you are invited to be a part of this workshop. This goes deeper than a discussion on self-care and you will walk away with a wellness plan that can you start using immediately.

Learning Objectives  

1. Participants will learn the definition of compassion fatigue and how COVID has impacted mental health professionals. 

2. Participants will be able to identify symptoms of compassion fatigue affecting mental health professionals. 

3. Participants will develop a wellness plan to help manage symptoms of compassion fatigue and improve their quality of life. 

MEET OUR SPEAKER

Natasha D'Arcangelo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, a National Certified Counselor, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional. She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, Sarasota. She works with adolescents and adults in her role as a therapist for Headspace Health. Her previous experience includes 15 years as an educator, community mental health work and private practice. She has presented on various topics including Destigmatizing Seeking Mental Health Care, Compassion Fatigue and Effective Techniques for Working with Teens. She is especially passionate about working with clients who are struggling with trauma, grief, depression and anxiety.

RESOURCES 

• HANDOUT(PPT) - Taking Care of You - PowerPoint Handout
• HANDOUTS - Compassion Fatigue Assessments & Worksheets
• Attendance Certificate - No CEU Needed Version (Attendance only)
  *Please complete CEU Survey if you would like a certificate that shows you have earned a CEU for participation in the on-demand webinar. Your CEU certificate will be emailed to you once your CEU's have been submitted to CE Broker.

CEU QUIZ

COMPLETE THE SURVEY by CLICKING HERE!

Please be sure to complete the post-webinar quiz for CEU credit. Once the post-presentation survey is complete, allow our team up 30 days to process your CEU credits. You will receive your CEU Certificate once your CE's have been submitted to CE Broker.

Please email all questions regarding CEUs to CE@mhccf.com or feel free to call us at 407-502-0344, M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM (EST). 

QUESTIONS? 

No problem! We have you covered. You can always email us at admin@mhccf.com or call/text us at  407-502-0344. We are here to help you!

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) The Basics
Presented by Ritu Anand, LCSW  | 1 CEU Available

We are pleased to offer this on-demand webinar to or MHCCF members and non-members (fee applicable). Please feel free to watch the video at any time. Successful completion of the post-presentation survey below will be required to ensure you receive CEU credit for your viewing of this online presentation.

ON DEMAND WEBINAR 

Original Air Date: November 19, 2021 at 9:30 AM

The purpose of this presentation is to introduce clinicians to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) by providing foundational knowledge on this evidence-based clinical intervention. Attendees will learn about the development of DBT by its founder, Marsha Linehan, including her personal challenges that informed her clinical work. Attendees will also learn about the clinical populations that can benefit from DBT, how DBT differs from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the core features of DBT as a therapeutic intervention, and how to get more follow up training as a DBT practitioner.

Learning Objectives  

1.  Attendees will learn about the history of the development of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as a therapeutic intervention by including a background of founder Marsha Linehan.

2.  Attendees will outline the core features of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as a therapeutic intervention including clinical populations that can benefit from this intervention and how DBT differs from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

3.  Attendees will be provided with resources on how to get further training to enhance competencies in providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to the populations that they serve.

MEET OUR SPEAKER

Ritu Anand, LCSW has over 15 years of experience working in a variety of nonprofit environments with diverse populations, including immigrant families and adults, children with disabilities, college students, families experiencing domestic violence, and adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness. Ritu also has a background as a clinician, trainer, and supervisor in the fields of Community Mental Health and Crisis Intervention. Ritu is a new business owner and the founder of Creative Healing Collective, LLC: www.creativehealingcollective.net

RESOURCES 

• Attendance Certificate - No CEU Needed Version (Attendance only)
  *Please complete CEU Survey if you would like a certificate that shows you have earned a CEU for participation in the on-demand webinar. Your CEU certificate will be emailed to you once your CEU's have been submitted to CE Broker.

CEU QUIZ

COMPLETE THE SURVEY by CLICKING HERE!

Please be sure to complete the post-webinar quiz for CEU credit. Once the post-presentation survey is complete, allow our team up 30 days to process your CEU credits. You will receive your CEU Certificate once your CE's have been submitted to CE Broker.

Please email all questions regarding CEUs to CE@mhccf.com or feel free to call us at 407-502-0344, M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM (EST). 

QUESTIONS? 

No problem! We have you covered. You can always email us at admin@mhccf.com or call/text us at  407-502-0344. We are here to help you!

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Unmasking Shame to Heal and Move Forward

Presented by Sandra B Stanford, LMHC | 1 CEU Available

We are pleased to offer this on-demand webinar to or MHCCF members and non-members (fee applicable). Please feel free to watch the video at any time. Successful completion of the post-presentation survey below will be required to ensure you receive CEU credit for your viewing of this online presentation.

ON DEMAND WEBINAR 

Original Air Date: November 19, 2021 at 9:30 AM

Have you ever wondered what role shame plays in your clients’ lives and how to help them to unmask shame and to heal from it? It is now acknowledged that shame is one of the most important and frequent client experiences in the counseling process. Sandra B. Stanford is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator for an effective and empirically established approach based on the research of Dr. Brene’ Brown, a shame researcher. Sandra also studied Diane Poole Heller’s Therapy Mastermind Circle: Shame Healing Hidden Wounds. With Sandra’s expertise and using the research of Brene’ Brown and Diane Poole Heller, not only will shame triggers be identified but an awareness will be gleaned of how shame interactions contribute to conflict and deeply impacts relationships. In cultivating awareness about shame, a community of people can discover how to heal and utilize shame resilience strategies to live courageously.

Learning Objectives  

1. Define and identify the physiology of shame.

2. Define the differences between guilt and shame.

3. Explain three common shame shields we use to protect ourselves from feeling shame.

4. Explore, explain, and discuss shame resilience strategies:

*Deb Dana’s hand on back exercise

*Reducing Shame Exercise-Spiraling Technique

*Shame Shields

*Permission Slips

*Dr. Robert Miller’s Shame Release Protocol

MEET OUR SPEAKER

Sandra B Stanford works as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Charis Counseling Center’s satellite office in Titusville, FL. Sandra earned her Master of Arts degree in Psychological Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Sandra’s therapeutic style is collaborative in nature where her goal is to help clients recognize, define, and achieve growth and healing in their hearts and homes. Sandra and her husband David have been married over 30 years and have two adult children, Jonathan and Anna Beth, a son in love, Christopher, and two grandsons, Ashton and Elliot.

Sandra is Certified in EMDR Therapy which is a powerful psychotherapy approach that has helped an estimated two million people of all ages relieve many types of psychological distress.

Additionally, Sandra enjoys working with couples and is certified in the Prepare/Enrich program. She is trained in Emotional Intimacy which teaches couples how to connect on a deeper level. Sandra specializes in Affair Healing. She is the founder of Our Marriage Matters and offers faith-based retreats for couples. She is also a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator utilizing the work of Brene’ Brown. Sandra is an active member of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association and the American Association of Christian Counselors.

RESOURCES 

• HANDOUT (PPT) - Unmasking Shame to Heal and Move Forward) - PowerPoint Handout
• HANDOUTS PACKET - Unmasking Shame to Heal and Move Forward
  
• Attendance Certificate - No CEU Needed Version (Attendance only)
  *Please complete CEU Survey if you would like a certificate that shows you have earned a CEU for participation in the on-demand webinar. Your CEU certificate will be emailed to you once your CEU's have been submitted to CE Broker.

CEU QUIZ

COMPLETE THE SURVEY by CLICKING HERE!

Please be sure to complete the post-webinar quiz for CEU credit. Once the post-presentation survey is complete, allow our team up 30 days to process your CEU credits. You will receive your CEU Certificate once your CE's have been submitted to CE Broker.

Please email all questions regarding CEUs to CE@mhccf.com or feel free to call us at 407-502-0344, M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM (EST). 

QUESTIONS? 

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Cultural Trauma and Asian Mental Health: A Diverse Experience

Presented by Dr. Kai Zhuang Shum, Ph.D., NCSP, Dr. Kelly Kit, Psy.D., Johnny Nguyen, MA, LMHC, Yanan Bai, MA, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, Collen Andre, MA, LMHC, EMDR Certified

The recording of this collaborative event will remain available for viewing on the mhccf.com as well as the cfamft.org websites. Please note, the panel discussion is no longer applicable for CEUs (CEUs were provided to live attendees only), and may be viewed at no cost. Thank you for your interest and consideration of this important material to enhance your awareness of black mental health and wellness needs.

ON DEMAND WEBINAR 

Original Air Date: September, 2021 at 6:00 PM

The Asian community has historically experienced cultural trauma. COVID-19 has magnified the discrimination experienced by the community. This is an important time to have the conversation about Asian mental health. This will be a panel discussion on cultural trauma and the diverse experiences within the Asian community. The panel will consist of professionals with various backgrounds who will share their perspectives on understanding the impact of cultural trauma, identity differences among the group, impact of social-political issues and ways to help clients cope with cultural trauma. We aspire for attendees to gather an understanding of diversity behind the Asian experience.

Objectives

1. Participants will develop an understanding of the impact of cultural trauma.

2. Participants will come away from the panel discussion understanding the difference between universal, group and individual identities within the Asian community.

3. Participants will gain awareness of socio-political issues such as Covid-19 and its impact on Asian mental health.

4. Participants will learn ways to help Asian identified clients cope with cultural trauma.

MEET OUR PANELISTS

Dr. Kelly Kit is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults. Since 2010, she has been providing individual, group, and family therapy. She takes a strengths-based approach to therapy, utilizing insight-based therapy along with cognitive-behavioral techniques to promote growth in clients. She specializes in using solution-focused, multicultural, attachment-based, and client-centered therapies. Dr. Kit especially enjoys working with professional women, parents, college students, and diverse populations, including people of color and the LGBTQ community. She received her B.A. in Psychology from The George Washington University. She then went on to obtain her master's and doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford. Dr. Kit completed an APA-accredited internship at the Florida State University's Counseling Center. Additionally, she completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine with the Kennedy Krieger Institute. She currently owns her own private practice in Northern VA.

Colleen Andre is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has been practicing for the last 9 years. She spent 3 years working in the Orange County Public schools running psychoeducation groups and implementing crisis counseling for teens. Through her experience in crisis counseling, she developed a passion for trauma work. As a means to better equip herself and allow for better healing for her clients, Colleen pursued and acquired an EMDR certification. She has also undergone various training through Postpartum Support International (PSI) to better help women struggling with perinatal and postpartum issues (including but not limited to postpartum/perinatal anxiety, birth trauma, and perinatal/postpartum depression.) In addition to individual counseling, Colleen has presented in various settings on the topics of cultural diversity, unconscious bias, and cultural framework/competency. She has a particular heart to assist those facing multicultural or race-related issues. From her life experiences, Colleen is familiar with the feeling of being different and not quite belonging. Therefore, she desires to help others find peace and embrace their true selves as she has found within herself.

Johnny Nguyen is a Vietnamese Chinese American born clinician (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) who was born and raised in northern California. He currently resides and practices in the Tampa Bay area as an independent therapist. He obtained his Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine. He has been in practice for over 10 years with experience spanning from mobile crisis, inpatient hospitalization, community mental health, Partial Hospitalization Programs, in home therapy, and now outpatient private practice. His focus is working with communities of color and intersectionality. In practice he serves the AAPI community in addressing intergenerational, intercultural issues and intersectionality. Some other areas of focus include, nerd culture, video games, anime, and comic books as a medium.

Dr. Kai Zhuang Shum is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and a doctoral-level Psychology Resident at Rice Psychology Group in Tampa, FL. She also serves as a postdoctoral research fellow and project coordinator on a multi-site national grant designed to promote well-being among middle school students through a Tier 2 social-emotional intervention created by Dr. Shannon Suldo at the University of South Florida – the Well Being Promotion Program (WBPP). Dr. Shum has experience working with children/adolescents, families, and adults in various settings, including public schools, counseling centers, research, and private practice. She has worked with individuals, groups, and families with diverse profiles, including minority students who identify as Asian American or Pacific Islanders (AAPI), high-achieving teenagers who are burnt out, youth who identify as gender minorities, individuals with various challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Shum aims to help her clients achieve goals that are important and meaningful by utilizing her clients’ strengths and values. She believes in individualized assessment and therapy, tailoring each session to fit her clients’ needs. Most importantly, Dr. Shum strives to make sessions fun and engaging. She also provides testing and assessments in the areas of gifted identification, learning disabilities, ASD, ADHD (e.g., executive functioning and attention deficit), anxiety (including OCD), depression, and more. It is noteworthy that Dr. Shum speaks multiple languages, including Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Shum earned her Ph.D., Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), and Masters in Arts (M.A.) degrees in School Psychology from the University of South Florida based in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Shum has also presented at various local and national conferences and published several research articles.

YaNan is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and is from East Asia. She speaks fluently both in Mandarin and English, as well as conversational Korean. YaNan has 7 years of cross-cultural experience working alongside people from various ethnic backgrounds, including: Europe, North America, and Eastern Asia. She is a passionate advocator for cultural minorities with extensive experience and training in cultural competency. YaNan believes healing happens in relationships. She enjoys working with individuals facing a multitude of symptoms, especially with minorities facing significant emotional problems due to dysfunctional family dynamics, trauma, or cultural persecutions. YaNan finds life in creating arts with her hands, going on walks with friends as well as cooking innovative food with raw ingredients.

RESOURCES 

• Asian Mental Health Resource Guide (PDF) - Handout
• Attendance Certificate - No CEU Needed Version (Attendance only)

Using Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology Interventions to Promote Clinician Well-being.

Presented by Melyssa Allen, MA, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern | 1 CEU Available

We are pleased to offer this on-demand webinar to or MHCCF members and non-members (fee applicable). Please feel free to watch the video at any time. Successful completion of the quiz below will be required to ensure you receive CEU credit for your viewing of this online presentation.

ON DEMAND WEBINAR 

Original Air Date: August 20, 2021 at 9:30 AM

COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated issues that were already present for healthcare providers leading to increased rates of burnout. Lifestyle medicine and positive psychology interventions can serve as an antidote to burnout and promote the well-being of healthcare providers. With the rising rates of mental health concerns due to the pandemic, counselors will be continuing to serve on the front lines. We need proper resources to protect our own well-being so we can continue to provide quality services to our clients.

Learning Objectives  

1. Participants will be able to explain the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine to promote well-being.

2. Participants will identify how lifestyle medicine and positive psychology can act as protective factors to burnout.

3. Participants will conduct a personal well-being inventory and reflect on integrating lifestyle medicine to your well-being plan.

MEET OUR SPEAKER

Melyssa Allen is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern, Exercise is Medicine fitness professional, and Board Certified lifestyle medicine professional. She founded her own coaching and consultation company, Mind-Body-Thrive Lifestyle, providing evidence-based therapeutic lifestyle solutions. Driven by a background that spans biology, clinical psychology, and animal training, Melyssa is known for her expertise in mindfulness-based stress reduction, positive psychology interventions, and behavior change coaching using mindfulness, motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. She is passionate about the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and helping individuals implement transformative, sustainable change. She is an esteemed member of the Lake Nona Performance Club Medical Advisory Council, serves as Secretary for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine's Fitness in Medicine member interest group, and currently works full-time as a Clinician Well-Being Coach at Orlando Health.

RESOURCES 

• Using Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology Interventions to Promote Clinician Well-being Power Point  (PDF) - PowerPoint Handout
• Paving the Path to Wellness - Flyer
• Attendance Certificate - No CEU Needed Version (Attendance only)
  *Please complete CEU Quiz if you would like a certificate that shows you have earned a CEU for participation in the on-demand webinar. Your CEU certificate will be emailed to you once your CEU's have been submitted to CE Broker.

CEU QUIZ

COMPLETE THE SURVEY by CLICKING HERE!

Please be sure to complete the post-webinar quiz for CEU credit. Once the quiz is complete, allow our team up 30 days to process your CEU credits. You will receive your CEU Certificate once your CE's have been submitted to CE Broker.

Please email all questions regarding CEUs to CE@mhccf.com or feel free to call us at 407-502-0344, M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM (EST). 

QUESTIONS? 

No problem! We have you covered. You can always email us at admin@mhccf.com or call/text us at  407-502-0344. We are here to help you!

A Collective Experience: Addressing Racial Trauma and Healing in Black Mental Health

Presented by Taylor Presha, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern; Micah E. Johnson, PhD; Brittany Peters, PhD, LCSW; Brian Adderley, LCSW

The recording of this collaborative event will remain available for viewing on the mhccf.com as well as the cfamft.org websites. Please note, the panel discussion is no longer applicable for CEUs (CEUs were provided to live attendees only), and may be viewed at no cost. Thank you for your interest and consideration of this important material to enhance your awareness of black mental health and wellness needs.

ON DEMAND WEBINAR 

Original Air Date: July 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Racial trauma is continuous and therefore the conversation must continue. Ongoing conversations help therapists to increase their ability in having challenging discussions. This will be a panel discussion on racial trauma and healing in the Black community. The panel will consist of professionals with various backgrounds who will share their perspectives on understanding the impact of racial trauma and collective healing, discuss therapeutic interventions for racial healing, coping with systemic oppression and utilizing client's strengths in assisting their healing process. We aspire for attendees to gather an understanding of diversity behind the Black experience.

Objectives  

1. Participants will develop an understanding of the impact of racial trauma and collective healing.

2. Participants will be presented with a framework of healing that considers therapeutic techniques and interventions.

3. Participants will learn ways to help individuals cope with systemic oppression.

4. Participants will learn how to support the awareness of client strengths to assist them in their healing process.

MEET OUR PANELISTS

Taylor Presha, MA is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, private practice owner, mother and wife. While earning her Clinical Mental Health Counseling Masters at the University of Central Florida, Taylor worked as a science teacher at a Title I High School in Orlando, FL. Drawing on her experiences in the field and in the classroom, she creates an environment in each session that encourages clients to be comfortable in their own skin and heal at their own pace. As a private practice owner, she focuses on guiding her clients on their journey of self-discovery and finding their voice in life. As a mother of a 15 month old, Taylor is often running around and basking in the laughter of her daughter with her husband. 

taylor@achangewithincounseling.com 

Dr. Micah E. Johnson is a Sociologist trained in criminology and substance misuse epidemiology, currently serving in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy at the University of South Florida. Dr. Johnson's research focuses on childhood trauma, behavioral health, and juvenile justice and is funded by over two million dollars in grants from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Johnson is also a pioneer of Forensic Sociology and serves in the state and federal court system as an expert witness and mitigation specialist. His work has been cited by the New York Times, Senator Bernie Sanders, and others. Dr. Johnson recently published two books entitled “Never Had a Friend” and “The Little Book of Police Youth Dialogues: A Restorative Path Toward Justice”. 

micahjohnson@usf.edu 

Dr. Brittany Peters has over 14 years of experience in community mental health as a clinician, advocate, consultant, and clinical director. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified in addictions, and an Approved Qualified Supervisor, Dr. Peters devotes much of her time to improving clinical services in the community through the training and development of counselors and other professionals. Dr. Peters is the current Chair of the Health & Wellness Committee with the Pinellas County Urban League Young Professionals, Co-chair of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the Behavioral Health Interest Chair for NASW Statewide, is trained as part of the Statewide Crisis Intervention Rapid Response Team, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Pinellas County National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Info@leadclinically.com 

Brian Adderley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has 7 years of correctional mental healthcare experience. He has earned his master's degree in social work and his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida.  He has a passion for working with, uplifting, advocating and holding space for the most systematically oppressed populations.

Brianadderleymsw@gmail.com

RESOURCES 

• Black Mental Health Resource Guide (PDF) - Handout
• Attendance Certificate - No CEU Needed Version (Attendance only)

Eating Disorders: The Latest Information You Need to Know.

Presented by  Joann Hendelman, PHD, MA, BSN, RN, FAED, CEDS, CEDRN| 1 CEU Available

We are pleased to offer this on-demand webinar to or MHCCF members and non-members (fee applicable). Please feel free to watch the video at any time. Successful completion of the quiz below will be required to ensure you receive CEU credit for your viewing of this online presentation.

ON DEMAND WEBINAR 

Original Air Date: June 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM

This presentation will review the current, relevant eating disorder research and trends. Discussion will include contributing factors that lead to the development of eating disorders, while also dispelling common myths and misconceptions. The DSM-5 Eating Disorder criteria will be reviewed, including signs, symptoms and physical findings. Screening, treatment team, levels of care, and other elements related to the treatment of eating disorders will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to explain differences between DSM-5 Eating Disorder diagnoses.

2. Participants will learn about at least 2 commonly held myths and misconceptions about eating disorders as outlined by the 9 truths.

3. Participants will explore the impact of other eating and body image-related concerns.

MEET OUR SPEAKER

Dr. Joann Hendelman (she/her) is the Clinical Director of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness. She is also Clinical Director of The Alliance Psychological Services which provides therapy for those who are uninsured or underinsured, and those who historically have not had access to care. The program is staffed by Postdoctoral Fellows under Dr. Hendelman's supervision. She also trains and supervises Alliance Support Group Facilitators. Dr. Hendelman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Registered Nurse, and maintains a private practice in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Dr. Hendelman is a Fellow in the Academy for Eating Disorders (FAED). She is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS), a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Nurse (CEDRN) and an iaedp Approved Supervisor for those seeking certification (through The International Association Of Eating Disorders Professionals).

RESOURCES 

• Eating Disorders: The Latest Information you need to know (PDF) - PowerPoint Handout
• Find Eating Disorder Help - Flyer
• Psychological Services - Flyer
  
• Virtual Eating Disorder Support Group - Flyer
  
• Attendance Certificate - No CEU Needed Version (Attendance only)
  *Please complete CEU Quiz if you would like a certificate that shows you have earned a CEU for participation in the on-demand webinar. Your CEU certificate will be emailed to you once your CEU's have been submitted to CE Broker.

CEU QUIZ

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Please be sure to complete the post-webinar quiz for CEU credit. Once the quiz is complete, allow our team up 30 days to process your CEU credits. You will receive your CEU Certificate once your CE's have been submitted to CE Broker.

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