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JANUARY
President’s Corner :
FLORIDA MEANTAL HEALTH COUNSLOR ASSOCATION
Volume 17, Issue 1
A new state legislature gears-up for action
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Government Relations Committee: Odds and Ends
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Avoiding Stress and
Relapse During the
9
What is Integrated
Medicine?:
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New Year New You: 16
Developing your In-ner Project Manager: Fostering an Environ-
23
Inside this issue:
HAPPY NEW YEAR, to our FMHCA family! We welcome this New Year with excite-
ment and enthusiasm filled with many opportunities and successes for our organization.
Your Board continues its steadfast commitment to underscoring the dedication, value
and expertise of all Licensed Mental Health Counselors throughout our State. To this
end, your Government Relations Committee has put forth an extraordinary effort in
preparing the groundwork for a historic event. Additionally, I want to personally thank
Corinne Mixon, from our lobbying firm Mixon and Associates, for her guidance and
very helpful preparation regarding this endeavor. FMHCA will host its Inaugural visit to
meet with our State Representatives and Senators in Tallahassee on January 9 and 10th.
We will be providing each Legislator with an overview of FMHCA as a leading organiza-
tion within our profession and encouraging them to contact us when reviewing policies
affecting mental health. We expect this to be a great event and look forward to provid-
ing you an update of our experiences.
Your FMHCA Board and administrative staff have been diligently preparing for our
grand event, our 2017 FMHCA Annual Conference, Counseling in the Modern Era,
from February 2-4th in Lake Mary, Orlando. We have purposely organized this event so
that our members would be able to choose from a plethora of workshops with over 30
CEU’s. I encourage our FMHCA family to show support for your organization by tak-
ing advantage of this yearly staple event and invite others to form part of this experience.
I look forward to having an opportunity to meet you all. We’re going to have a great
time, see you there!
On behalf of our FMHCA Board and executive team, I want to thank you all for your
support as we continue our tireless efforts in developing and strengthening our organiza-
tion as the premier voice of our profession throughout our State.
In gratitude for all of that you do,
Leonel “Dr. Leo” Mesa, Jr., Psy.D, LMHC, CAP, CEAP
FMHCA President
“The more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal,
the more assuredly our idea, buried deep in our subcon-
scious, will direct us along the path to its fulfillment.”
Earl Nightingale
ED Corner:
New CE Requirement for Licensure Renewals:
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President
Leonel Mesa, PsyD, LMHC
President-Elect
Louise Sutherland-Hoyt, LMHC
Treasurer
Jim Messina, PhD, CCMHC,
NCC, DCMHS
Past President
Michael Holler
Secretary
Kathie Erwin, Ed.D, LMHC,
NCC, NCGC
Parliamentarian
Frank Hannah, MS, LMHC
Member-at-Large
Joe Skelly, MS, LMHC
Member-at-Large
Erica Whitfield
Member-at-Large
Hassiem Kambui, PhD, LMHC
Member-at-Large
Judith Roberts, Ph.D., LMHC
Executive Director
Darlene Silvernail, PhD, LMHC,
CAP, DCMHS
Board of Directors
2016 - 2017
Within the 30 required renewal CE’s, you must now complete a 3 hour laws and rules
update course every third biennium.
Current licensees would need to complete the course by the biennium ending
3/31/19.
Licensees in their first biennium, (which are exempt from CE’s for renewal) would
need to meet the requirement by the biennium ending 3/31/21.
For more information on this requirement, please review Rule 64B4-6.001, Florida
Administrative Code.
Hello and welcome to a brand new year! The beginning of a new year signals
new beginnings. It is natural for us to take this time to reevaluate things we ac-
complished or did not accomplish in 2016 and begin to create new goals for
2017. When you think of your professional life, are you headed on the right
path? Are your professional goals helping you meet your financial goals?
The most successful professionals take time to set goals, evaluate progress, and
adjust them as needed. So take a moment to sit back and think about what you
really wanted when you became a counselor. Write your thoughts down. Are
you meeting those goals? If not, what do you needs to change in order to make
them happen?
FMHCA has many resources to help you meet your
goals. Our upcoming conference February 2nd
through 4th in Orlando, Florida is an excellent op-
portunity for continued education and networking –
I urge you not to miss out. FMHCA will also be re-
leasing a series of free webinars for members, so
keep an eye out for those. Additionally, FMHCA
continues to be dedicated to counseling advocacy. If
part of your goals are to be a voice in our field, take
a moment to get involved and volunteer. We look
forward to an energizing and successful 2017!
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A new state legislature gears-up for action
The 2016 election is now behind us and we now know who will comprise the Florida House and Senate for the 2017 and
2018 Legislative Sessions. The state Senate will see a small shift in power, from 26-14 GOP majority to 25-15. Democrats
also made small gains in the House, though they are negligible due to the GOP retaining a strong majority. Despite the
small changes, both chambers will look very different than they have in recent sessions, as both are welcoming large num-
bers of new members. After this year’s election, 41 percent of those elected will be first-timers. The Legislature will experi-
ence its largest freshman class with 66 new members out of 160 legislators — 20 of the 40 senators and 46 out of the 120
House members.
In addition, House and Senate leaders have begun releasing the names of their committee chairs. The first bills of the 2017
Legislative Session have been filed and the two chambers have met to organize the structure of their chambers.
So what’s next?
During the first two weeks of December, the Florida House and Senate will convene for their first committee weeks. Com-
mittee meetings allow the legislature to fully vet bills and amendments prior to a legislation receiving its floor hearings and
votes. We anticipate that many bills will be filed over the upcoming weeks. Among the bills that are rumored will be filed is
guns-on-campuses language, an overhaul of higher education funding, state employee pay raises and adjustments to the
state’s water policies.
Leading up to the legislative session, FMHCA’s government relations committee and lobbying team will be reviewing these
bills and dozens of others. In addition, FMHCA will hold its inaugural Legislative Action Days in January; during this
event, FMHCA’s members will meet their legislators in their Tallahassee offices to establish a relationships and a founda-
tion for advocacy.
With half of the Senate and a significant portion of the House newly-elected, profound attention will need to be paid to
networking with and educating the state legislature. Unlike national policy, our state legislature can move very quickly.
FMHCA will be asking you to reach out to your legislators to establish relationships, so that when those changes come,
your profession is “at the table and not on the menu!”
By Corinne Mixon, Lobbyist, Mixon & Associates
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Government Relations Committee: Odds and Ends
By the time this newsletter comes out, a gang of 8 FMHCA members will have completed its inaugural
Advocacy Day at the Florida State Legislature on January 9-10. A sub-committee of the Government Relations
Committee plus FMHCA President, Leo Mesa, Joe Skelly, and Steve Giunta will have met with their own legisla-
tors as well as key chairmen of committees who are the gate keepers for legislation around Substance Abuse and
other Mental Health disorders. A full report will be discussed at the Government Relations Roundtable discus-
sion at the FMHCA Conference in early February.
Speaking of Substance Abuse and other Mental Health Disorders we begin a new year that will launch a new en-
thusiasm and commitment to get in the middle of what FMHCA is advocating for. Just for a moment, think of
the number 17-49. Florida has the 17th highest suicide rate in the country and is 49th in how much money the
legislature is investing in Mental Health Services. Here is another statistic: There is an Opioid overdose every 2
hours in South Florida (http://www.chicagotribune.com/os-ap-opioid-overdose-south-florida-epidemic-
20160922-story.html). We have plenty of studies that demonstrate a link between opioid abuse and depression or
anxiety, or both. We also know that opioid relapse falls on the heels of poor ability to regulate affect, a condition
that most often rises out of complex trauma in childhood.
The literature out there widely supports our need to rethink substance abuse treatment and to approach it as a
mental health issue and not a disease. Moreover, when we take a meta view of how behavior addictions, includ-
ing use of chemicals we can see that these compulsions share the same traits. A common brain chemistry & com-
mon family history. Both emerge in times of stress or transition. Low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, or a histo-
ry of physical or sexual (Complex Trauma) . Unhealthy parental SA or dieting behaviors, social and cultural pres-
sures. Marked by craving, compulsive behavior, secrecy, isolation, risk of suicide. A sampling of their interac-
tive nature. Individuals with eating disorders are up to five times more likely to abuse alcohol or other drugs.
Those who abuse alcohol or illicit drugs are up to 11 times more likely to have eating disorders. Girls who smoke,
drink, or use drugs much more likely to report past month eating disorder symptoms than those who do not use
such substances. Girls and young women who engage in extreme dieting, are more likely to drink frequently and
heavily as well as to use marijuana and other illicit drugs.
Moreover: When it comes to Alcohol abuse. Bulimics who abuse alcohol: Higher rate of suicide attempts. Anxi-
ety disorders Personality disorders. Conduct disorder. Emerging Cluster B traits. Other substance dependence.
More likely to engage in illicit drug use. Cocaine. Methamphetamine. Speeds metabolism. Heroin. Induces
purging.
Each of these factors, as research is beginning to demonstrate, in particular that of Bessel Van Der Kolk, have
their origins in childhood or developmental trauma. It makes sense that our approach to drug and other com-
pulsive behaviors must include assessing for trauma and engaged in Trauma-Informed practices.
I will be presenting “Dancing With Addiction” at the FMHCA Conference February 2-4th and will expand on
this topic, propose an updated vocabulary associated with addiction, approaches to treat-
ment, and then advocate for strict education and experience standards that require no
less than a master’s degree and a specialty in a trauma informed treatment for drug abuse
and other compulsive behaviors. Just remember, there are many tasks right before each
of us that must be undertaken to uphold our profession and to advocate for those individ-
uals whom we serve.
With Best Regards,
Louise Sutherland-Hoyt, LMHC, CCMHC, NCC, MAC
President Elect/Chairman Government Relations Committee
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The holidays are not always a great time of the year for everyone. Recovering addicts can find this season diffi-
cult and lonely. There are more holiday parties and gatherings, but that may mean more opportunities for stress
or relapse. Vigilance and planning can help you navigate the holidays while keeping your sobriety intact.
Dealing With Stress
Stress has always been a factor that can help turn people toward substance abuse. Keep stress under control by
remembering to take time to decompress. You can do this by meditating, exercising, or any activity that can dis-
tract you from problems and help you refocus on yourself and your health. Focus on your well-being by eating
well and getting plenty of rest. Low blood sugar can contribute to anxiousness and irritability. Staying well-
rested can keep your mood and energy levels up. Taking care of your body will help you feel better and boost
confidence, making it easier for you to stay strong and resist temptation during the holidays.
Take Charge of Your Holiday Agenda
Start every day with a plan to stay sober. Choose which events you really want to attend and know what you
need to do to avoid triggers. Arrive at parties early and leave early if needed. Drive yourself and you won’t feel
trapped when things get stressful. Bring a non-alcoholic drink and appetizer for yourself. You won’t have to
worry about a host handing you food or drinks that might not be good for you while you are there. Rehearse
some lines beforehand to decline drinks or other substances if you’re not ready to divulge that you are in recov-
ery. You can also plan your own holiday events and get-togethers with trusted family and friends who support
your sobriety. You can make new holiday memories by watching funny movies, going out sledding or ice-
skating, attending sports events, or having a dinner and game night. Be realistic in your expectations. Your holi-
days do not have to fit the mold of everyone else’s. You can find joy in different places and create your own ver-
sion of a good holiday for you.
Remember Your Support System
Make an effort to nurture relationships with those friends and family that support you. They can be invaluable
during times of stress. They will be there for you and can help you remember where you are headed. Try attend-
ing meetings or support groups more often during the holidays to keep yourself on the right path. It will be easi-
er to remember why you want to stay sober when you are in stressful situations. If you need help finding a sup-
port group, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) offers a list of organizations
you can contact.
Reach Out
Look for ways to reach out and help others. The holiday season is
the perfect opportunity to stop focusing on yourself and your
problems. Look for ways to help others in need. Serve meals or
volunteer at a homeless shelter. There’s always someone that is
worse off than you and it might help you put your life in a more
positive perspective. Help other recovering addicts in their recov-
ery process. Volunteer to attend parties or events with them as
their sober companion. You can take pride in making a difference
in the lives of others who are also battling the urges to relapse. By
helping others, you will help yourself gain a sense of accomplish-
ment and confidence in your own recovery journey. Having a plan
for your holidays and focusing on one day at a time, will help you
reach the new year with a healthy outlook on life and your sobriety fully intact. Author Constance Rey
Avoiding Stress and Relapse During the Holidays for Addicts
What is Integrated Medicine?:
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The use of integrated or integrative approaches in health and wellness programs within care settings
has grown across the United States. Though there are many definitions of “integrative” health care, all
involve the association of coordinated conventional and complementary approaches for health and
well-being. Effective psycho-educational programs and mental health services are an integral part of
the emerging Integrated Medicine Models around the Florida. These skills, products and additional
services are integrated to medical settings to promote healthier living.
Most complementary health approaches are included in two basic categories: natural products, such as
probiotics, vitamins and minerals, or mind and body practices, such as acupuncture, massage therapy,
chiropractic manipulation, and yoga. Since the use of these approaches and services is growing in pop-
ularity, many researchers are investigating the associated use and potential benefits of integrative health
in a variety of settings. For example, an integrative approach can help in pain management for military personnel and veter-
ans, can be used to relieve symptoms in cancer patients, and is being adopted into programs promoting healthy behaviors.
Moreover, studies have shown that some conditions such as chronic pain, gastrointestinal disorders, depression, anxiety,
cancer, and stress, are being successfully treated with this innovative approach.
The NCCIH is the Federal Government’s lead agency addressing scientific research on complementary and integrative
health approaches with the vision of promote scientific evidence to inform and support decisions of the public, health care
professionals, and also health policymakers regarding the use and integration of these complementary health approaches. In
fact, this agency works to define, through scientific research, the efficacy, usefulness and safety of complementary and inte-
grative health interventions for health and health care.
In this context, counselors should get familiar with integrative medicine models for two reasons: first, to know what models
of integrative medicine are being employed in contemporary health care settings, and second, to know how and which fac-
tors affect and facilitate the success of integrated medicine. For example, counselors could consider how complementary
and alternative medicine could be integrated with conventional medicine in primary health care. Counselors could addition-
ally consider integrative medicine as an alternative for complementary support in terms of products and services to assist
clients in improving behavioral health.
The variety of models for an integrated approach is vast, and working with integrative medicine settings requires proper
knowledge and formal skill training. For this reason, institutions have started to offer skills training on integrated medicine,
such as models of behavioral health topical workshops, thus allowing counselors who go through these courses to work as
behavioral health services providers. Thus, the FMHCA 2017 Conference will include the Integrated Medicine Skill Train-
ing Session on February 2nd from 9am to 4pm for a total of 6 clock hours. This will be a great opportunity for counselors
and also for students to learn about a variety of models of behavioral health, and to learn how to reach out to hospitals,
clinics, outpatients centers and primary care physicians to present willingness as a counselor to work with them in an inte-
grated model of services.
In sum, the field of integrative health and medicine reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and
patient, and also between professionals focused on the client as a whole person and in the integration of health care sys-
tems. Therefore, professionals should make use of all appropriate and accessible therapeutic approaches in order to achieve
optimal healing, healthier living, and well-being in patients.
Paula Carina Lazarim Marques Mental Health Counseling
Graduate Student
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Member Mental Health Professionals Apps:
Should I Tell My Students I Have Depression?:
medical notions of disability
as a defect and related social
stigmas. My depression has
given me unasked-for gifts,
including a sensitivity to
others’ suffering.
But let’s face it — on some
level, depres-
sion is suffering. How could
The new class I was teaching — “Composing Disability:
Crip Ecologies” — was one of several first-year writing
seminars offered at George Washington University. Given
the focus, it was likely to be a challenge for at least some of
the students. And it was presenting a particular challenge to
me.
Even before the class began, I was anxious. I
have depression, and I wondered: Should I acknowledge it
in the class? Would the students benefit if I did? I wanted
to be sure I knew what I was doing, for everyone’s sake,
before taking the leap. But I was not at all certain. The idea
of disclosing in the classroom made me feel conflicted and
vulnerable.
Though the World Health Organization identifies depres-
sion as “the leading cause of disability,” not everyone with
depression identifies herself as disabled. One of the central
meanings of disability for me is “crip” pride — resistance to
I reconcile this with the fierce crip attitude in others that I’ve
so admired? In class, how would the dull weight of depres-
sion sit with the “crip” in the course title? If I were going to
do this, I needed to get it right. And I wasn’t sure how. Click
Here to Read the Rest of the Article From New York Times
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DSM-5 Criteria
This is the mobile app for clinicians to utilize in diagnosing their clients. It is an easy to use system which lists the crite-
ria for all of the DSM-5 diagnostic catagories with the criteria listed for each diagnosis (this is not a free app).Read more
about this app at: http://www.appi.org/Pages/DSM5Mobile.aspx
ICD-9-CM Codes
ICD 9 Consult puts the complete, current ICD9-CM on your iPhone or iPod Touch, instantly smart-searchable and
browsable. Read more about it at:
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ICD-10-CM Codes
ICD 10 Helps you to Quickly look up diagnosis codes using the new ICD-10 coding system. All codes are downloaded
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Provider Resilience
Provider Resilience gives health care providers tools to guard against burnout and compassion fatigue as they help their
clients be they civilians or service members, veterans, and their families. Providers can take a self assessment to deter-
mine if they are at risk and steps they can take to ward off such burnout and fatigue. Read more about it
at: https://www.t2health.org/apps/provider-resilience
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Remember back when we were young and asked our parents to co-sign so we could get our first appointment or a
car? Seemed like a good idea at the time, didn’t it? Maybe is was. But I have often heard about how this went
badly in the end. If the person making the purchase or singing the contract did not fulfill the terms. They walked
away, throwing the co-signer under the bus. As I field ethics questions the 491 Board cannot answer, I am start-
ing to see an alarming trend. But I have an additional concern for our field going forward. One of the emerging
issues in our field is the reduction and/or demise of fee for service private practice. As time goes by, w will see
more and more of Integrated healthcare, including integrated mental health care. One of our FMHCA Board
members, Jim, Messina, Treasurer, has of late been writing a lot about Integrated care and where it is taking us.
Showing (in my opinion) incredible foresight, Jim has developed training for practitioners who want to go into, or
will be forced into integrated mental health care. In these settings, doctors and LMHC’s could be all working
under the same roof in what are being called, “patient centered medical homes.” The alternative stepping stone
to this is community mental health centers and/or corporately owned mental health clinics. More and more these
are being privatized, which means their missions will be completely profit driven. One of the emerging trends in
this era is the advent of bringing in non-licensed para-professionals, who have bachelor’s degrees. Worse yet,
some of these have Bachelor’s degrees in unrelated fields to counseling or psychology. They have also been en-
couraged by the state to have clients run groups. They get away with this boy having these people work under the
license of the center. This is primarily to save money. But also to maximize profit. Not only do they tend to un-
derpay LMHC’s, they also stray into the dangerous realm of malpractice, not top mention practice without a li-
cense. But the more insidious trend is that they are asking LMHC’s to sign off on the work that these non-
professionals are doing. What I am being asked about is this pressure to sign off. If you are being asked to sign
off on other people’s work, when they are not registered interns under your registered supervision, and you are
not even their employment supervisor, and you do so, you are on VERY shaky ground. But you also need to
consider another possibility. These organizations are trying to save money on one end, while they increase in-
come on the other by using your signature and license to bill insurance for these services. If you sign off, this is
insurance fraud! This is not only unethical, it is illegal!
The calls I am getting are describing this very thing! LMHC’s are being pressured to sign off on this bogus uneth-
ical and potentially illegal work. And every one of them has told me that, if they refuse, they will, in all probabil-
ity, lose their jobs. While I realize this is a right to work state, I am not so sure
one could be fired for refusing to follow an order to break the law. Caveat: I am
not an attorney. But most of do have attorneys we can consult with for free
through our liability insurance. I would strongly encourage you to do so, should
this happen to you. MICHAEL G. HOLLER, MA, NCC, CFMHE, CCCE, CCMHC, LMHC Past President and Ethics Committee Chair
Co-Signing: An Alarming Trend:
In theory there is absolutely
nothing wrong with New Year’s
resolutions. After all, focusing
on change, looking closely at
what we would like to achieve,
and setting realistic goals for
ourselves are all very construc-
tive things to do – in principle.
The problem with this sort of
resolution is that it rarely lasts.
Most New Year’s resolutions
fall by the wayside by the third
week. Why is this? Well, there
are many reasons, including setting
unreachable goals, lack of willpower
and not really wanting to complete
the task.
Be realistic!
If we are going to set one, we should
first focus on how we decide upon a
realistic resolution. We must ask our-
selves: is this resolution something I
really want, or just something I feel
Make sure this year is the year
you want it to be with our
'How To' guide to make the
most of your resolutions.
Most of us will make at least
one, whether it is to earn
more, drink less or even lose a
few pounds. Nearly all of us
take the beginning of a new
year to focus on what we want
to achieve.
obliged to do? If we do not want to give
up our junk food, or get a better job,
then we are far more likely to fail. If we
know we want it, we next have to look at
how we will go about achieving it – a
resolution is hollow without an accom-
panying strategy. It might be that we re-
solve to overcome a phobia, or write a
book; whatever the resolution, it will
take work!
Time and dedication
No one wakes up on January 1st to mi-
raculously discover their resolution has
taken place! We must be prepared for it
to take time, dedication and strength to
achieve our goals, big or small. So, we
must set our goals based on the time,
dedication and strength we are prepared
to exert to achieve them!
Click Here to Read the Rest of the Arti-
cle From Mental Healthy
New Year New You:
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exposure. We're looking specifically for articles that will you're your peers navigate the journey to graduation and licensure -
study tips, resources, how-tos... there are so many relevant topics worthy of investigation and discussion. These articles will
also help you train yourself on best practices - it's a win-win!
Please email [email protected] if you're interested in this opportunity.
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Participating in a FMHCA committee allows you to interact
with professionals who share your passions while providing a
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Session 1: Developing Your Inner Project Manager: Fostering an Environment of Productivity
Date: Friday, 1/6/17, 2:00-4:00 pm
Session 2: Transitioning to ICD-10-CM: What It Means for the Diagnosis of Mental Disorders
Date: Friday, 1/27/17, 2:00-4:00 pm
Session 3: Neuropsychological Evaluations: An Under-Used Tool in Mental Health Counseling Practice
Date:Friday, 2/24/17, 2:00-4:00 pm
Session 4: Facilitating Emergence: A Model for Launching Young Adults with Cognitive and Emotional Challenges
Date:Friday, 3/24/17, 2:00-4:00 pm
Session 5: Ethics and Social Media in the Digital Age Date:Friday, 4/28/17, 2:00-4:00 pm
Session 6: Use of Motivational Interviewing to Broaden Your Skills with Your Clients Date: Friday, 5/26/17, 2:00-4:00 pm
Session 7: Maternal Mental Health: What Therapists Need to Know Date:Friday, 6/23/17, 2:00-4:00 pm
Session 8: Working with Kinky Clients Date:Friday, 7/28/17, 2:00-4:00 pm
Session 9: Multicultural Counseling: A Mosaic, Not a Melting Pot Date:Friday, 8/25/17, 2:00-4:00 pm
Session 10: Navigating Professional Practice Boundaries: From Telehealth to Portability Date:Friday, 9/22/17, 2:00-4:00 pm
Session 11: Integrative Psychotherapies- New Paradigms in Psychotherapy Date: Friday, 10/27/17, 2:00-4:00 pm
Session 12: How to Have the Difficult Conversation You’ve Been Avoiding with Family, Coworkers, Parents, Partners or
Children Date:Friday, 11/10/17, 2:00-4:00 pm
Session 13: Addressing Tobacco Use in Behavioral Health Date: Friday, 12/8/17, 2:00-4:00 pm
Member Perk
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This presentation will teach participants strategies on making productivity a priority that will be useful in running a thriving private practice, as well as contract or agency work. It will also discuss ways to manage time effectively (using apps, habits, and tools) in order to rock the day to day, as well as setting career goals and working toward long term success and self-actualization. Participants will learn the value in prioritizing personal growth and forward movement in order to prevent stagnation and burnout.
Learning Objectives:
(1) Learn factors affecting productivity and the tips and tools for efficiency.
(2) Learn how to manage stress and increase enthusiasm.
(3) Learn to set career goals and create powerful lifelong habits.
Two (2) CEUs have been approved for this training for the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, & Mental Health Counseling.
CE Broker Tracking #: 20-548591
About the Presenter:
Graciela Pulliam, MA, LMHC, QS, is a bilingual therapist with over ten years of experience. Her private practice “Casa Feliz Counseling” located in Deland, focuses on treating depression, anxiety and overcoming life transitions. Graciela’s experience ranges from trauma groups, dual diagnosis teen in-patient, low func-tioning partial hospitalization groups, play therapy, and couple and individual counseling. She has been teaching university behavioral science classes for seven years, leads parenting workshops, trainings for day-cares and educators, and has even had the opportunity to present at national conferences. Graciela is a be-liever in integrative treatment and is a voracious reader on all topics related to mental, physical and spiritual development. Her self-care priorities are spending time with her family, running, and meeting up with her mastermind group of fellow clinicians for support and accountability.
Developing your Inner Project Manager: Fostering an Environment of Productivity Webinar : 6 Jan 2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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