Monotonectally whiteboard visionary strategic theme areas before an expanded array of quality vectors. Appropriately repurpose technically sound services rather than extensible channels. Authoritatively deliver intuitive services rather than enterprise-wide materials. Globally administrate enabled initiatives for integrated benefits. Interactively orchestrate resource-leveling infomediaries after progressive innovation. Enthusiastically deploy standardized functionalities rather than process-centric core competencies. Appropriately disseminate […]

Safe Place, Safe Spaces: Creating Safe & Welcoming Environments for Traumatized LGBTQ Youth Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) youth experience trauma at higher rates than their straight peers. Common trauma experienced by these youth include bullying, harassment, traumatic loss, intimate partner violence and physical and sexual abuse, as well as traumatic […]

This informative and interactive workshop will provide participants with the necessary information to understand the Extreme Risk Protective Order process and the Petition for Emergency Evaluation. The program will review clinical risk assessments, safety planning and criteria needed for clinically licensed mental health professionals to complete an Emergency Petition. Participants will learn how to accurately […]

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (YMHFA) is an 8 hour program designed to teach adults how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions related challenge or crisis. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to […]

The Adult Mental Health First Aid course is an 8-hour program appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions. The adult course teaches a 5-step action plan for […]

Annual Clinical, Legal and Ethics Seminar  This program will provide 3 hours of continuing education in ethics, law, professional conduct and risk management to satisfy Maryland licensure requirements. A suicidal patient refuses treatment. A therapist meets a client for coffee. Divorced parents disagree about a therapist’s recommendation for their child. A client asks to see progress notes. An […]

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (YMHFA) is an 8 hour program designed to teach adults how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions related challenge or crisis. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to […]

This 3-hour psychopharmacology update will provide comprehensive information on the psychopharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders most commonly encountered in clinical practice. Discussion will include complex and challenging conditions as well as medication-assisted treatment of alcohol and substance use disorder. The latest advances in treatment will be presented. Participant Learning Objectives: • List major diagnosis of […]

This hands-on seminar will discuss the history and development of play therapy as well as basic play therapy skills. It will explore numerous ways in which play therapy strategies can be incorporated in the therapeutic process, providing children with the opportunity to present and resolve psychosocial difficulties. Seminar attendees will learn diagnostic play themes, specific play […]