Literature and clinical practice reflect growing evidence of the overlap between autism and gender variance. Autistic people experience non-conforming identities such as trans, non-binary and other forms of gender flexibility…
Behavior analysis is a highly adaptable science, helping us understand and improve human behavior as well as nonhuman animal behavior. In this presentation, I will discuss our translational and applied…
This introductory session will consist of a “DBT 101” where information about what DBT is, the structure of the treatment, who Dr. Marsha Linehan is and how she created this…
This program is a 7-day comprehensive introduction to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy “Lite”. This training will focus on mindfulness and emotion regulation modules. Additionally, it will focus on interpersonal effectiveness and…
Harm reduction principles have been used in various disciplines, most notably within the substance use field. These principles are being identified as a best practice for working with commercially sexually…
Anxiety is a universal human emotion that alerts us to potential threats and motivates us to prepare for anticipated life challenges. Anxiety can be an appropriate reaction to a stressful…
Although the commercial sexual exploitation of youth has occurred in the United States, it has only recently begun to get attention. Given the newness of the topic, many providers struggle…
Caregivers play a crucial role in preventing youth from getting caught up in the commercial sex industry, so it’s important to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to…
Systemic racism is a pervasive issue embedded in our institutions. It effects all of us whether we have benefited from it or been harmed by it. So it’s crucial for…
The tradition of Dzogchen meditation has been practiced by both the Bonpo and the Buddhist communities of Tibet for at least the last 1,500 years. The term Dzogchen refers to…
This presentation will explore a recently proposed theory of hypnosis called the adaptive experiential theory. This new theory is predicated on Epstein's cognitive-experiential self-theory, a dual-process model that provides a…
"You have two lives – the one you're born into and the one you choose." 7-year-old Sean Reagan on the TV series "Blue Bloods" (2011) During our time together, I…
Chronic disease and advanced cancer often present with a complex array of physical, psychological and spiritual needs, which feel, can overwhelm patients and loved ones. Hypnosis-based therapy is well-placed to…
In a world where mental health needs are on the rise and access to supportive mental healthcare has been in steady deficit to meet this need, there is a movement…
Workshop Description: Child sexual abuse continues to be alarming in our state, in USA and in the world. An estimated one in four U.S. children experience abuse or neglect. Understanding…
As more and more people are collaborating online, and an emphasis on lived experience is becoming the norm in both research and interventions, it is becoming abundantly clear much of…
Resilient teams are the key to both individual and organizational resilience. Collective resilience is the team’s ability to overcome adversity, and then adapt and grow together because of that adversity.…
Workshop Description: Given the numerous traumas individuals have experienced, it's crucial to understand how trauma impacts attachment. When we don't understand trauma bonding and attachment it makes it hard to…
We are trained in the ethical codes applicable to our own degree and licensure. However, we often work with professionals licensed in other fields and at times may be supervised…
Healthcare providers, including those focused on metal health, receive little if any training on human sexuality. Sex is addressed it is in terms of dysfunction and diagnosis, and only when…