Dr. Kristin Erskine, EdD, LCMHC, NCC, Assistant Professor in the Counseling Program at RMU, will be presenting a workshop on Electronic Communication That Protects Your Client and Your License. The event will take place on Thursday, September 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Dr. Erskine brings over 20 years of experience as a clinical mental health counselor, specializing in substance abuse treatment and trauma. She has also taught counseling in higher education for 15 years, focusing on addictions, ethics, mindfulness and meditation, and spirituality in counseling. In addition to her academic role, she is a national certified counselor, a master addictions counselor, and a substance abuse professional. In her private practice, Dr. Erskine provides substance abuse assessments for commercial truck drivers, pilots, and railroad employees, as well as psychological first aid services for employee assistance programs in Utah.
The workshop has three main objectives. Participants will learn to identify relevant ethical guidelines governing the use of electronic communication for each mental health profession, evaluate the appropriate use of social media in mental health communications, and integrate best and ethical practices for using electronic communication with clients and other professionals.
This workshop is designed for beginning to intermediate-level participants and offers two hours of continuing education credit in ethics. To register, participants should email Ken Roach at ken.roach@rm.edu.
- American Mental Health Counselors Association -
Crucial Need for Qualified Trauma Treatment Providers
All licensed mental health professionals need to be qualified in trauma resolution. Many co-occurring DSM disorders—including substance use, borderline personality, compulsive behaviors, anxiety, and depression—have their origin in traumatic experiences. Additionally, trauma is a contributing factor to numerous medical concerns including migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, gastro-intestinal conditions, etc. To be a trauma specialist, licensed professionals must be qualified in a methodology that assures measurable and reliable outcome-based treatment. Gray Otis, PhD, LCMHC. Sandi Williams, LMFT, and Dan Kaufmann, PhD at the National Board for Trauma Specialists developed a groundbreaking trauma treatment approach. The Core-Focused Treatment methodology addresses the individual’s prior traumatic experiences, while promoting holistic health and reinforcing inherent strengths. Rather than getting stuck in the past, each person is effectively guided to achieve enduring trauma resolution. Although every licensed mental health professional should be proficient as a qualified trauma treatment specialist, many do not have the crucial training or experience. Often, graduate programs do not specifically address treatment, and several post-graduate trauma training options are expensive. Yet it is crucial that licensed mental health professionals become trauma specialists, which they can accomplish through training and certified qualification. The Core-Focused Treatment training program covers each aspect of treatment, including a step-by-step approach to resolve the underlying causes of co-occurring related disorders. This approach to treatment often achieves substantiated outcomes in remarkably few sessions.
Participants will be able to:
Describe and apply outcome-based treatment trauma and comorbid disorders.
Assess trauma and coincidental diagnostic conditions.
Identify trauma-related DSM disorders.
Describe the underlying core beliefs of disorders with multicultural considerations.
List the essentials for holistic treatment and trauma fitness.
Identify the key skills required for trauma care.
Select appropriate assessment instruments.
Describe six components for treatment.
Describe and applies proven measures of the therapeutic alliance.
Assess evidenced-based, outcome measurements.
Schedule
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
Module 1: Trauma Treatment Essentials
9:00 AM EDT - 1:05 PM EDT
Lunch
1:05 PM EDT - 1:35 PM EDT
Module 2: Trauma Care Using Core-Focused Treatment
1:35 PM EDT - 6:00 PM EDT
Fri, Sep 26, 2025
Module 3: The Intersectional Factors of Holistic Treatment
Module 4: Measurable Treatment Outcomes for Trauma Treatment
REGISTER
We are starting up the LPPC (Legislative and Public Policy Committee) Meetings again, starting this month, to prepare for the 2026 legislative session.
General Agenda:
1. Q & A about LPPC.
We want to answer any questions you have about the LPPC and what it would be like to get involved in this committee.
2. Discuss ideas, including bills and issues to focus on for the next legislative year.
This will be the time to bring up any issues or specific bills that you would like the LPPC to focus on.
Here are the dates for future LPPC meetings:
We look forward to collaborating with you.
Jessica Black, LPPC Chair Kristin Erskine, LPPC Co-Chair (Elect)
This workshop teaches clinicians skills to tolerate risk, effectively use countertransference, and prevent trauma and burnout when working with individuals in acute distress, those with serious mental health challenges, suicidal ideation, or high-risk behaviors, using clinical and personal
experiences to illustrate key concepts.
• September 22, 2025 © 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
• 1.5 CE Hours
Register here
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
8 AM - 4:30 PM
RSVP by email: npensari@saltlakecounty.gov
This Symposium is a unique partnership sponsored by the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office, the Utah Shattering Silence Coalition, and the Coalition for Severe Mental Illness. The objective is to discuss the issue of the criminalization of people with severe mental illness, and how alternatives to incarceration can be created. Family members who have loved ones with severe mental illness, have driven the agenda and will be presenting in various capacities with other professionals throughout the day. There will be short videos highlighting other family members and people with lived experience with severe mental illness.
When: 09/24/2025 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM, PDT Where: Live Synchronous Zoom Event
Ticket Pricing:
WMHCA Early Bird Member Rate: $60 Ends On August 27, 2025
WMHCA Member Rate: $75
WMHCA Student Rate: $12.50
Non Member Rate: $100
Registration Closes on September 21st, 2025
Description
Balancing the protection of client confidentiality against compliance with subpoenas and court orders can be both challenging and stress-inducing for may clinicians. An effective understanding of the legal and ethical requirements regarding confidently, subpoenas, client advocacy and in-court testimony is vital to effective clinical work and is a key part of sound professional practice. In this workshop we will examine legal and ethical standards regarding releasing client information within the legal system. We will also discuss best-practices to support effective clinical work with clients while minimizing exposure to liability. This course is intended to meet Law & Ethics CEU requirements.
Learn more and register at the link below:
http://wmhca.org/event-6214318
This registration is ONLY for the live webinar at the date and time listed. The webinar will be recorded and available to purchase later as an on-demand webinar. You can find all of our on-demand webinars HERE.
Best regards, Washington Mental Health Counselor's Association
This course is approved for 3 CE hours for LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and all associate-level licensees in Washington State.
Washington Mental Health Association (WMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2079. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
2025 UAMFT Fall Conference
We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 UAMFT Fall Conference, happeningSeptember 25-27 at the Gardner Student Center at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah (225 S 700 E, St. George, UT 84770). Whether you're a seasoned MFT or a mental health professional looking to deepen your systemic skills, this conference offers something for everyone.
Earn up to 18.5 CEs—including sessions on suicide prevention, MFT content, ethics, and a 4-hour supervision refresher—while learning from expert local presenters. Enjoy daily catered lunches, morning yoga and laughter yoga, sound baths, and access to a dedicated self-care room when you need to recharge. Connect with colleagues and soak in the stunning beauty of Southern Utah as you invest in your professional growth and well-being.
Not an MFT? Join us to deepen your systemic skills—CEs are available to counselors, social workers, and other mental health therapists seeking relational model integration.
For more information on the conference, including viewing the tentative schedule, visit uamft.org/conference.
We can’t wait to see you there!
-The UAMFT Board of Directors
We are excited to bring together professionals from various fields to engage in an enriching experience filled with insightful presentations, dynamic workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. This year's conference focuses on the latest trends, innovative practices, and collaborative efforts that drive our community forward. Whether you are here to learn, share, or connect, we hope you leave inspired and empowered to make a meaningful impact in your work and beyond. Join us for a transformative event that promises to spark new ideas and foster lasting connections.
We think hybrid conferences are here to stay. We definitely like to see you in person, but understand when travel is not feasible. In this way, we get to include our more rural counselors and ensure they feel a part of our great counseling community. The link to the event will be emailed (to everyone) the day prior to the event.
Parking is FREE
Justice, Equity, & Inclusion Track: Supervision: Multicultural Considerations for LGBTQIA+ Populations (presented by Jess Shade, CMHC; Abby Crouse, CMHC, PhD; & Jason Wagner, CMHC)
General Track: Coping with Grief and Loss after Client/patient Suicide (presented by Jake Van Epps, PhD)
Rehabilitation/Disability Track: Avoiding Value Imposition when Providing Counseling for persons with Chronic Illness and Disabilities (CID) (Presented by Dr. Michael Gerald,PhD, CRC, CMHC (Utah), LMHC (Iowa Jennifer Hunsaker, MS, CRC, A-CMHC (Utah), LPC (Idaho))
Justice, Equity, & Inclusion Track: Ethics, Justice, & Kindness: My Humanistic Understanding & Approach (Tage Gould, ACMHC)
General Track: Supervision Best Practices for Licensing Purposes: Supervisee and Supervisor Responsibilities (presented by Kevin Knutson, PhD)
Rehabilitation/Disability Track: Using Assessment to Enhance Case Conceptualization (Presented by Dr. Trent Landon, PhD, CRC, A-CMHC (Utah))
1:50 to 2:00 Break
General Track: Recognizing and Reducing Sizeism in Mental Health Counseling: Protecting Clients from Harm (presented by Katie Christensen, PhD)
Rehabilitation/Disability Track: Dealing with Ethical Dilemmas in Private Rehabilitation (Presented by Kourtney Layton, MRC, CRC, ABVE/D, IPEC, CLCP, CVE, CIWCS-A)
3:20 to 3:30 Break
Combined General and Justice, Equity, & Inclusion Track: DOPL Rule Changes & Panel Discussion (presented by Brian Pedersen, Verl Pope, PhD)
Rehabilitation/Disability Track: Enhancing Customized Employment for Clients with Intellectual Disabilities (Presented by Dr. Tim Riesen, PhD)
(Presented by President Stacy Gibbons)
CEs approved for all licensed Mental Health Therapists under Utah Rule R156-60b&c
This is the monthly meeting of the UMHCA Education and Conference Committee.
You Are Invited to Join The Peer Reviewed Counselor
The Peer Reviewed Counselor is an organization that assists mental health therapists with managing groups where counselors provide and gain feedback over shared recorded therapy sessions. Counselors involved in these groups develop through direct observation of each other’s work. Creating community, diminishing burnout, and developing therapeutic skills are all ambitions of the Peer Reviewed Counselor. Join us and let’s innovate and grow together.
The Peer Reviewed Counselor is continually developing to meet the needs of mental health counselors and their clients. Members are eligible to receive Continuing Education Units (CE’s) each meeting, though this is not a requirement to participate in the group. CE’s are applicable for CMHC’s, LCSW’s, and LMFT’s practicing in the state of Utah. BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE GROUP
MEETINGS
NOTE - Both fully licensed clinicians and clinicians seeking full licensure can participate in the groups. Those seeking licensure will need the approval of their supervisors prior to participating.
ABOUT THE CREATORS OF THE PEER REVIEWED COUNSELOR Tyler McDonald is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor working within his own private practice, As You Are Counseling LLC. He has 7+ years of clinical experience, working in residential settings, group practices, and settling in private practice over the past 2 years. He values working with other mental health therapists in a collaborative effort to develop counselor-based skills and seeks to develop further community within the counseling field.
Michael Thompson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has 20 years of clinical experience working in court mandated therapy, group practices, and current working in private practice. He is currently helping to develop The Peer Reviewed Counselor, a video collaboration group, that helps counselors reach their therapeutic potential.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tyler McDonald Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Manager of the Peer Reviewed Counselor Organization Tyler@AYA-Counseling.com (801)686-8165
3 Hours Cultural Competency
️ Fri Oct 3, 2025 | 11am - 2:15 PM ET | 3 CE Credits
WMHCA Announces the upcoming event:
When: October 9th & 16th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Live Synchronous Zoom Event
WMHCA Early Bird Member Rate: $120 - ends on September 10th, 2025
WMHCA Member Rate: $150
Non Member Rate: $200
Registration Closes on October 5th, 2025
Expanding your clinical practice with employees can provide a range of opportunities and potential pit falls. In this workshop we will examine the legal, ethical, and practical standards regarding employment in health care. Among the topics we will discuss are, types of employment, the hiring process, employment contracts versus handbooks, wage and benefit requirements, employee termination, and Washington’s non-compete laws. This course is intended to meet ethics continuing education requirements
Through this two-part 6 hour workshop, participants will have the opportunity to discover the guidance provided by state law, federal law, and a range of applicable ethical codes. In addition to the provided case studies and scenarios, participants are encouraged to share their own experiences, questions and thoughts.
http://wmhca.org/event-6214321
We are starting up the LPPC (Legislative and Public Policy Committee) Meetings again, starting this month, to prepare for the 2026 legislative session. This meeting is a committee meeting and will not provide CEs.
Legislative, financial and professional issues discussed. UMHCA's Monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month with few exceptions. This meeting is open to everyone, students, the public, and the Board.
Online meeting link:
UMHCA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Board Meeting
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2025 UVU Conference on Mental Health
We are excited to invite YOU to the 2025 UVU Conference on Mental Health, an event dedicated to advancing mental health through connection, resources, and education.
Mark your calendars for October 23rd & 24th from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Early-bird Registration for the conference is open until midnight tomorrow. The early-bird rate for attending the conference is $225.
Can’t join us live? No problem—the online conference portal will remain open through December 7th at 11:59 p.m., giving you plenty of time to engage with content and complete sessions at your own pace. You’ll be able to work toward earning CEUs until the conference officially closes.
Addressing some of today’s most pressing mental health challenges, the conference will explore five key themes: addiction, suicide prevention, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal violence.
More information on Continuing Education Credits will be sent soon.
If you’ve been considering joining Dr. Richard Schwartz live in Portland for his rare two-day training on The Treatment of Trauma & the Internal Family Systems Model, now is the time to act.
The early bird rate of $395 expires this month.
IFS trainings fill quickly, and live instruction with Dr. Schwartz is a rare opportunity to learn directly from the model's founder. Don’t miss your chance to experience IFS in action, witness live therapy demonstrations, and engage in expert-led discussions.
Why Attend?
✔ Learn from the founder of IFS, live in Portland or online
✔ See IFS in action—Dr. Schwartz will conduct live therapy demonstrations
✔ Engage in interactive Q&A to gain deeper insights into the model
✔ Earn 12 CE hours while expanding your clinical expertise
Seats are limited, and the early bird window closes this weekend.
Save an additional $50 off an in-person ticket with code Save50IFS
Secure Your Spot Now →
Presenter: Dr. Richard Schwartz
Dates: November 6-7, 2025
Location:The Ritz-Carlton, Portland (In-Person) & Live Online
Discount Rate: $395 online$495$445 in-person
In-person ticket can save $50 more with code: Save50IFS
• Regular Rate: $699 • Payment plans available
Secure Early Pricing & Register Now
CE Credits: 12 CE credits
Approved by NASW and NBCC, meeting Oregon Counselor and Therapist CE requirements (Check your state's licensure requirements).
More associations are under review
Overview:
Dr. Schwartz will break down the core components of IFS and demonstrate the model in live therapy sessions with actual audience participants. Attendees will witness the power of Self-leadership in action and engage in a Q&A to deepen their understanding of the model in practice.
Therapists across the country have found IFS to be a life-changing approach for both clients and themselves. This November, you can experience it firsthand with Richard Schwartz presenting live from Portland.
Note: This training is designed to teach skills, show the model in use, and familiarize therapists with IFS techniques. Certification in IFS is only available through the IFS Institute. You can learn more about becoming an IFS Certified therapist.
Seats for this rare 2-day live training are limited. Secure your spot today! Or read on for more.
Early Bird Rate:
as low as
$395
(through APRIL)
$699 Regular Rate
In-person ticket only: Save an additional $50, use code Save50IFS
Attachment-Focused Family Play Therapy
When: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 PM, Mountain Time
Location: Attend In Person or Online (Virtual)
In-Person Venue: Utah Tech University – Russell C. Taylor Health Science Building 1526 E Medical Center Dr, St. George, UT 84790
Make a deep and lasting difference in the lives of children creating an environment of healing and resilience by including their most important attachment relationships in the change process confidently using an attachment-focused family play therapy model.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT
Presenter:
Dr. Scott Whittle, MD
Virtual & In-Person
*All attendees will be provided the virtual link and in-person details so you are able to choose which to attend. Please note virtual attendance often means engagement is more limited that in-person attendance,
Location:
Conference Center at Miller Campus
9750 S 300 W, Sandy, UT 84070
Course Description:
Navigating payer relationships is one of the most challenging aspects of practice management for social workers. This in-person session will offer a candid and practical conversation about the realities of negotiating contracts, understanding payer expectations, and managing long-term relationships with insurance companies.
Led by experienced professionals in the field, this interactive event will explore strategies, share real-world examples, and provide guidance on how to advocate for fair reimbursement and sustainable practice models. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and gain insights into how to approach negotiations with confidence and clarity.
Objectives:
Understand key terms and components of payer contracts
Explore options for negotiating rates and terms
Learn strategies to strengthen relationships with payers
Ask questions and gain peer-to-peer support
This session is ideal for licensed social workers in private practice, clinical settings, or leadership roles who engage with insurance contracts or are considering credentialing with payers.
December 3, 2025 – December 5, 2025
Viewing in Eastern TimeAdjust
Earn up to 32.5 continuing education hours from a combination of live and recorded sessions!
Registration and conference fee information, based on your country of residence, are detailed in the Scaled Fee Structure document.
Register By December 1, 2025 11:59 PMET
NBCC and the NBCC Foundation invite you to join us during our Mental Health Connections global virtual conference.
This year will highlight education or training, practice, and research geared toward capacity-building, workforce expansion, and augmenting access to mental health care across communities worldwide.
Participants will also learn about counseling through an international and diverse lens and gain insight about counseling and mental health initiatives and movement toward counseling professionalization from speakers across the globe.
Learning Objectives:
In Logan, Utah!
14 CEs with 4 different tracks to choose from!
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