"Pretending that it can be when it can't is how people break their hearts." Elvin Semrad Relentless hope is a defense to which clients cling in order not to have to feel the pain of their disappointment in the object – the hope a defense ultimately against grieving. The refusal to deal with the pain of their grief about the…
The Multicultural Counseling Competencies (MCC) were written to demonstrate that counseling training and practices as taught, were not inclusive of all persons. In effect, Eurocentric counseling models viewed individuals from marginalized groups through a deficit lens, not valuing their unique intersecting identities. Now, the mental health field is challenged again, in order to operate from a culturally competent mindset clinicians…
This workshop will review the competencies necessary for proper identification and treatment options for clients dealing with substance abuse concerns. Information will be provided on Substance Use Disorder concerns and symptoms. In addition, case examples will provide information about specific ways clients present themselves and the impact substance abuse can have on their mental health and daily life concerns. Finally,…
The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the individual factors, cultural and sub-norms that contribute to the development of addictive behaviors. The presentation will cover recent statistics relative to addictive behaviors, the difference between an addictive behavior versus a diagnosable DSM-5 condition, what elements comprise the function behind an additive behavior, and how a comprehensive approach may result in…
This webinar will provide information on how faculty and educators can use mindfulness practice to improve their mental health. Mindfulness is a quality that individuals can display while being fully aware of their immediate surroundings and noticing all things happening based on the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. However,this is challenging for some individuals to experience the…
