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ArACES Mid-Winter Conference, 2012

Cheryl — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:16:25 +0000

ArACES 2012-Mid-Winter Conference

March 8th and 9th, 2012

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Go to ArCA website to learn how to register! Click Here!

ArCA Conference Nov.14-16, 2012

Cheryl — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:53:23 +0000

“Innovative Approaches” FMHCA Conference- Feb. 10-11

Cheryl — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:30:45 +0000

INNOVATIVE APPROACHES:
Effective Mental Health Counseling
Peabody Orlando Hotel
9801 International Drive • Orlando, Florida
Learn more and register online!
Register by January 20 and save up to $29!

CONFERENCE SESSIONS INCLUDE:CBT & PTSD One-Day Workshop by Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D. (6 CEUs)
Qualified Supervisor Training by Stephen Giunta, Ph.D. (16 CEUs)
(Continuing education course in supervisory training, meeting the requirements of Florida’s licensure board (rule 64B4-6.0025). This two-day training is provided at cost to FMHCA’s Clinical Members)
DSM 5 Update and Workshop by James Messina, Ph.D. (3 CEUs)
Overview of Integrative Treatments by Presenters’ Panel (2 CEUs)
Symposium for Graduate Students by the FMHCA Executive Board
Current State of LMHC’s Scope of Practice by Mixon & Associates (1 CEU)KEYNOTE PRESENTER
Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D., a founder of Cognitive Behavioral Modification, was voted one of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the century by North American clinicians in a survey reported in the American Psychologist. Dr. Meichenbaum is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and maintains a private practice as clinical psychologist. This full day workshop presents the essence of Dr. Donald Meichenbaum’s cognitive behavioral approach and its application to PTSD.Dr. Meichenbaum has presented throughout North and Central America, Israel, Japan, and the former Soviet Union. Dr. Meichenbaum is the author and co-author of numerous books including: A Clinical Handbook/Practical Therapist Manual for Assessing and Treating Adults with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Inoculation Training, Pain and Behavioral Medicine, and Facilitating Treatment Adherence. His book, Cognitive Behavior Modification: An Integrative Approach, is considered a classic in its field.PLENARY SPEAKER
James Messina, Ph.D., has devoted a great deal of his life to the development of the counseling profession. He co-founded the American Mental Health Counselors Association, serving as the Association’s second president. He assisted in the writing of enabling legislative language for the first Licensed Mental Health Counseling Law (Virginia in 1976), later used in Florida when it enacted licensure in 1982. Dr. Messina was on the founding board, and first chairperson, of the National Academy of Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors, and was on the founding board of directors of the National Board of Certified Counselors. He wrote the original Codes of Ethics for the American Mental Health Counselors Association, the National Academy of Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors and the National Board for Certified Counselors.
Access complete conference details and register online!

A Challenge for Sleep

Cheryl — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:10:40 +0000

Tips and challenges from Dr. Oz on how to sleep better for life!

Is my teen using drugs?

Cheryl — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:02:29 +0000

An informational article that provides tips for parents regarding teen drug use and insight into these questions:

How do you know whether your teen is using drugs?
And if they get caught using drugs, how do you help them get back on the right track?

http://www.heartlightministries.org/blogs/markgregston/2012/01/26/is-my-teen-using-drugs/

PTSD Video-”Now, After”- From a soldier’s viewpoint

Cheryl — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:41:51 +0000

PTSD Video “Now,After”- From a soldier’s viewpoint

An autobiography depicting a young soldier’s difficult experiences of disturbing flashbacks and images as he attempts to return to civilian life as a student after serving in the war in Iraq.

The Power of Vulnerability

Cheryl — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:55:07 +0000

Dr. Brene Brown speaks on the challenges and importance of vulnerability, how connection brings purpose and meaning to our lives, and the courage to be imperfect.

Lobbying in Washington D.C.

Counseling Office — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:58:19 +0000

I went to the American Counseling Association Leadership Training in Washington D.C. in July 2011 to speak to our Representatives in Congress about passing laws relevant to counselors. I was with ArCA leaders and met with Rep. John Boozman and Rep. Steve Womack!

Divorce linked to kids’ suicidal thoughts

Cheryl — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:01:46 +0000

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Coping With a Loved One’s Memory Loss

Cheryl — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:55:46 +0000

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