Join the Utah Mental Health Counselors Association's Graduate Student & Emerging Professionals committee every Thursday from 12 - 1 to engage in community, collaboration, and connection! Make of this time what you will: studying; networking; receiving support; gaining access to resources you may find beneficial! Join for however long you can whenever you're able to, every week!
Link: https://meet.google.com/obc-bekf-snt?hs=224
Join us for a supportive processing group for clinicians of marginalized identities to gather in a safe, affirming space. This group offers an opportunity to process lived experiences, connect with peers, and receive mutual support.
Telehealth has transformed mental health service delivery for older adults, offering expanded access to care for homebound seniors, rural populations, and those with mobility limitations. However, successfully implementing telehealth with older adult populations requires specialized knowledge and skills that differ from serving younger, more tech-savvy clients.
As part of our Medicare webinar implementation series, NBCC—in collaboration with the Medicare Mental Health Workforce Coalition—is proud to present Innovations in Telehealth and Digital Mental Health for Older Adults on Feb. 5, 2026, from noon to 1:30 pm EST.
This 90-minute comprehensive webinar provides mental health providers with practical strategies for adapting clinical techniques for virtual delivery with older adults.
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
Continuing education of 1.5 credit hours is available for those who attend the live webinar.
Learn more about our presenters Michael Jones, PhD, NCC, BC-TMH, LPC-S and Matthew Fullen, PhD, LPCC.
This webinar is designed for Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Social Workers, community mental health center staff, health plan care managers, behavioral health coordinators, and any mental health professional interested in expanding telehealth competency with older adults.
Did you miss our previous webinars? You can watch the recorded sessions here.
Attendance is capped at 3,000. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration does not ensure a spot at the webinar. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, it will later be available on our website.
Dates: February 6th (Friday) and 7th (Saturday), 2026.
Location: Comfort Inn and Suites, 202 Jimmy Doolittle Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84116.
Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm. Snacks are provided; a one-hour lunch is on your own. Please plan to arrive by 8:15am on the first day in order to check in.
Cost: $450.00 for two full days of training and access to the online training videos and the manual (which you can download). If two or more people register together, each person will pay $435.00.
Graduate students pay a discounted rate of $395.00, or $380.00 each for two or more students.
About your instructor: I’m Jennifer Dunkle, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, and a
Certified Gottman Therapist. I have been in private practice since 2013, and between 2003 and 2019
I worked at a psychiatric hospital. One of my specialty areas is financial therapy, and I am a member of the Financial Therapy Association.
I have worked with hundreds of couples using the Gottman Method, and am excited to introduce you to this world-renowned, research-based way of doing therapy with couples. John and Julie Gottman and colleagues have done extensive research with thousands of couples over the past fifty years, and research is continuing to this day.
Attendance policy: Attendees must sign-in every morning and afternoon, and stay for the full day on both days in order to complete the training. Cancellation policy:
Continuing education: Upon completing the online assessment of knowledge (scoring 80% or better), you will receive a certificate of completion via the online course platform. If you would like in-person CEUs, they will be available for an extra fee from the CBI Center for Education.
To register: Contact me at jennifer.dunkle@icloud.com. Please provide address and phone number.
Payments can be made by Venmo, Zelle, check, or PayPal. You will be considered registered once your payment has been received. Spots are limited! http://www.jennifer-dunkle.com
Learning Objectives
Feel more confident in reporting concerns to DCFS.
Understand what happens generally in the Child Protective Services investigation as well as ongoing DCFS services.
Gregg Julian, CSW
Gregg Julian works for DCFS and is currently the Salt Lake Valley Region Training Manager. He has worked for 15 years at DCFS. He has experience as a CPS, in-home, and foster care caseworker in Tooele County. He was a trainer for the Salt Lake Valley Region for 3 years. He also supervised a foster care team for 5 years in the Oquirrh Office. He graduated with a master’s degree in Social Work in 2017 from the University of Utah. Gregg enjoys scrapbooking, playing video games, and spending time with his family which includes a 12 year old son and 9 year old daughter.
This will be a Virtual continuing education via ZOOM
Once you have successfully registered for the event you will receive an email and link to attend the event.
When?
We hold our Virtual Lunch and Learns on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. This event will be on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 from 12 PM to 1 PM.
How To Register?
Active UTAHSWA members
If you are an active member of the UTAHSWA, please register with the button on the right and a Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the event.
Non Member Registration
For Non-Members, click the button to the right to pay the 5$ registration fee first, then you can click the member registration button above to get the Zoom link. We verify membership or payment before emailing CE credit.
We also accept Venmo, @UtahSocialWork-Association
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:
meet.google.com/ziz-mztk-iyg
Please find the YOOFOO sign on the outside of the building and go upstairs. The meeting room is on the second floor, Suite 29
Please check the minutes from the last meeting before you arrive. This will save time in getting them approved to allow for more time in our business to conduct.
With appropriate permissions, and as the agenda is finalized, you can also check that online.
Objective for the Presentation -
1 Knowledge of Narrative exam construction
2. Understanding what areas are covered on the Narrative Exam
3. Processing a structured approach for dissecting vignettes
Dr. Linton Hutchinson, LMHC, NCC, Ph.D. has a degree in Counseling Psychology and Mental Health Counseling. He has dedicated his entire career to working with students who are on the road to becoming therapists. Linton has taught every course from Principles of Counseling to Research and Assessment and has worked with medical students at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies and taught counseling at the University of the South Pacific in the Fiji Islands. Back in the States, Linton continued his teaching at Nova Southeastern University, University of Central Florida, Troy State, and Rollins College. He was the first Regional Coordinator for Webster University where he designed and developed their Mental Health Counseling Program in Florida. For the past 22 years, he has prepared students for licensure online at CounselingExam.com and currently offers Master Classes covering the DSM-5. His passion is dream analysis and he has presented seminars worldwide on using dreams in the counseling setting.
Stacy Frost is currently the Content Curator at Licensure Exams, where she is responsible for designing educational presentations on all subjects related to the helping professions and specifically the NCMHCE Counseling Exam. Stacy comes from the medical field and is an expert on the DSM-5. She is also a Certified Coach and works with students suffering from test anxiety. Stacy helps students manage and overcome test anxiety by offering online coaching. Additionally, Stacy teaches essential skills to combat test anxiety using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy skills offering holistic, motivational, and inspiration to help improve self-esteem and confidence.
Registration will be posted soon on TPN.health
Board members will provide updates on UMHCA initiatives and projects as well as field questions, comments, or ideas from UMHCA members. All UMHCA members, including students and professional members, active and inactive, are welcome to attend. The UMHCA Executive Committee believes it is important for members to have access to the UMHCA board and the member meetings are part of a series of initiatives to promote engagement through increased access and connection between the board and our members. We look forward to seeing you all there!
No CEs will be provided at this meeting
Link: https://usu.zoom.us/j/81096651816?pwd=l3pbEe6gLNi94mszatkvUVeyKrVmCg.1
Bridgeland Applied Technology College, Health Sciences Building
1301 North 600 West, Logan, UT
8:30 to 9:00am Registration
8:45 to 10:30 Welcome and Keynote by President (2 hours)
10:45 to 12:00pm Breakout (1.5 hours)
1:30 to 2:20pm Breakout (1 hour)
2:20 to 2:30 Break (10 minutes)
2:30 to 3:20pm Breakout (1 hour)
3:30 to 4:20pm Breakout (1 hour)
4:30 to 5:30pm DOPL Updates - Q&A (1 hour)
8:30 to 9:00 Coffee and Conversation
8:45 to 10:30 Welcome and Keynote (1.5 hours)
10:30 to 10:45 Break (15 minutes)
10:45 to 12:00pm Breakout (1 hour)
1:30 to 2:20 Breakout (1 hour)
2.20 to 2:30 Break (10 minutes)
3:20 to 3:30 Break (10 minutes)
3:30 to 4:30pm Breakout (1 hour)
3:40 to 5:00pm Conference Wrap Up
Total CEs: up to 13 CEs
This conference will be available in a hybrid format: in-person and online. Our online guests may be limited to a selected breakout room. Registration will require you to choose in-person or virtual attendance. Technical support will NOT be offered to help you with your personal online connection. It is recommended that you test your local connection and appropriate bandwidth speeds prior to the conference.
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The UVU Mental Health Conference is structured around subject matter tracks. Explore a variety of tracks or focus on one that best fits the needs of you or your professional environment. This conference features a series of sessions focused on important mental health and well-being topics. Experts will provide insights, strategies, and resources to address key challenges affecting individuals and communities.
Session Topics Include:
Sessions are beneficial for anyone looking for guidance in the fields of:
When:
Where:
June 11-12 2026
Utah Valley University Grand Ballroom
Virtual attendance is available. (All sessions will be recorded)
Early Bird rates end: TBD
Registration Closes: TBD
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2026 AMHCA Annual Conference
Register here Will be held in Portland Oregon
(an in-person-only event)
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