Events

Each generation is unique, with its own strengths and assets. However, when generations combine in the workplace, there can be conflict, uneasiness, and uncertainty on all sides. This workshop will address meeting the supervisory needs of different generations, managing potential generational conflicts, and helping all employees to work successfully together. LECTURE OBJECTIVES Participants will be…
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Mental health professionals have a profound responsibility to diagnose individuals in a way that is ethical and honors lived experiences. This presentation will benefit learners with a wide range of experience related to using the DSM. The goal is for beginners and those who are supervising, teaching, or mentoring individuals new to the mental health…
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Embark on a journey of discovery and skill development with our introductory training session on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Designed for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding perhaps pursue in depth training in this transformative approach. This session covers the fundamental principles, history, and applications of EMDR. Participants will explore…
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The treatment of trauma continues to be a central focus in psychotherapy. This workshop is designed to explore specific resilience-based trauma therapy interventions for clients who have experienced trauma. The eight guides to trauma treatment will be presented along with core trauma competencies for clinicians. Cultural considerations in advanced trauma treatment will be discussed and…
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A client tells their therapist that they wish someone was dead. How does a therapist ethically and legally handle this situation? Therapists have legal and ethical responsibilities to both their clients and greater society. Many mental health professionals face challenges determining the best course of action when clients make threats towards others. This workshop will…
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Speaker Bio: Peggy Reed-Lohmeyer is an LCSW in the state of Missouri. She earned her BSW from Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri & her MSW from University of Missouri-Columbia. She has worked in a variety of fields, including youth residential, outpatient mental health, home health & hospice, corrections, as well as providing consultations at a…
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