As part of its series, Innovations in Counseling, the NBCC Foundation invites you to a no-cost webinar on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, from 1–2 pm EST. Live webinars are available at no cost to NCCs, scholars, and fellows, and documentation of one clock hour of continuing education is available for registrants who attend the full webinar.
It has been reported that people of color (POC) do not go to counseling, do not maintain engagement in the counseling process, and/or do not participate in counseling research. Likewise, it has been reported that many members of rural communities (RCs) and diverse cultural groups (DCGs) engage in addiction treatment at lower rates.
This webinar explores the myths and facts surrounding these and other statements that purport these beliefs. More importantly, this webinar focuses on identifying and addressing some of the specific emotional, cultural, and systemic barriers to addiction treatment faced by members of minority communities.
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
Robert A. Horne serves as an assistant professor of counselor education in the Department of Allied Professions and Vice-Chair of the Faculty Senate at North Carolina Central University. Additionally, Dr. Horne serves as a counselor and counseling consultant in private practice; former chair of the NBCC Foundation Minority Fellowship Program Advisory Council (doctoral); a subject matter expert for the International Credentialing and Reciprocity Consortium; and the fitness for practice evaluator for the North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. Dr. Horne holds a PhD in counseling and counselor education from North Carolina State University, an MA in agency counseling from North Carolina Central University, and a Master of Divinity from Duke University. He is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Clinical Supervisor Intern, International Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Master Addictions Counselor. Additionally, Dr. Horne is an NBCC and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Fellow.
Dr. Horne’s research and publications focus on males of African descent’s identity development and sustenance; the relationship between spirituality, mental health, and substance use; racial fatigue, stress, and coping strategies; and the development of professional and paraprofessional counselor training and supervision in international settings among underserved populations. Dr. Horne resides in Durham, North Carolina, and has visited over 40 countries. He actively engages in conducting workshops and trainings, both nationally and internationally. He is currently working with mental health and substance abuse organizations in Uganda, South Africa, and the Caribbean to develop mental health and addiction training programs in underserved communities.
RegisterAdd to CalendarAs part of its series, Professional Practice Building, the NBCC Foundation invites you to a no-cost webinar on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, from 1–2 pm ET. Live webinars are available at no cost to board certified counselors (NCCs), scholars, and fellows, and documentation of one clock hour of continuing education is available for registrants who attend the full webinar.
Clients may have a difficult time identifying signs and symptoms of high-risk behaviors. Often when a client presents for therapeutic sessions one time a week or twice a month, it may be challenging for the therapist to assist them with connecting the effects of high-risk behavior patterns to their everyday life. A client’s perception may be that high-risk behaviors, such as impulsivity, damaging interpersonal relationships, and physical self-harm, are an appropriate way to manage their thoughts and feelings; however, those behaviors are really a cry for help when emotions become intolerable.
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Camille D. Grier has been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with over 13 years of experience working as a professional counselor and life coach. Ms. Grier has been in private practice since 2009. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology from Georgia State University in 2001. Ms. Grier received a graduate degree in community counseling from Mercer University in 2005. She is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor, EAP certified provider, and Military Certified Family STARR provider. Ms. Grier has provided Certified Professional Counseling Supervision training for licensed professionals seeking certification. She has presented trainings in the workplace, schools, and community organizations.
Ms. Grier has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and severe and persistent mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar, major depression with psychosis). She also has helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. She is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Ms. Grier integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. She believes it takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
RegisterAdd to CalendarAs part of its series, Building Professional Excellence, the NBCC Foundation invites you to a no-cost webinar on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, from 1–2 pm EST. Live webinars are available at no cost to NCCs, scholars, and fellows, and documentation of one clock hour of continuing education is available for registrants who attend the full webinar.
One size does not fit all! There are many commonalities shared among treatment modalities and individuals with addiction concerns. However, addiction among adolescents can be a challenge for therapists. Adolescence represents a time when individuals are naturally curious, take risks, and seek out new adventures. It is also a time when individuals are seeking to define their own identities, discover new levels of independence, and obtain peer approval and acceptance. This can be a time of continual flux for many adolescents. Combine all these factors together and add in the changing social views of substance use, and a therapist’s challenge increases. This webinar explores biological, emotional, and social factors that impact substance use among teens. Additionally, it discusses and compares differences between substance use treatment methodologies for adolescents and adults.
In this webinar, we will provide an overview of the literature on cross-racial supervision; dynamics of cross-racial supervision when provided by supervisors of color; and implications for supervisors who work with supervisees who are racially different from themselves.
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
Robert A. Horne serves as an assistant professor of counselor education in the Department of Allied Professions and Vice-Chair of the Faculty Senate at North Carolina Central University. Additionally, Dr. Horne serves as a counselor and counseling consultant in private practice; former chair of the NBCC Foundation Minority Fellowship Program Advisory Council (doctoral); a subject matter expert for the International Credentialing and Reciprocity Consortium; and the fitness for practice evaluator for the North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. Dr. Horne holds a PhD in counseling and counselor education from North Carolina State University, an MA in agency counseling from North Carolina Central University, and a Master of Divinity from Duke University. He is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Clinical Supervisor Intern, International Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Master Addictions Counselor. Additionally, Dr. Horne is an NBCC and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Fellow.
Dr. Horne’s research and publications focus on males of African descent’s identity development and sustenance; the relationship between spirituality, mental health, and substance use; racial fatigue, stress, and coping strategies; and the development of professional and paraprofessional counselor training and supervision in international settings among underserved populations. Dr. Horne resides in Durham, North Carolina, and has visited over 40 countries. He actively engages in conducting workshops and trainings, both nationally and internationally. He is currently working with mental health and substance abuse organizations in Uganda, South Africa, and the Caribbean to develop mental health and addiction training programs in underserved communities.
RegisterAdd to CalendarAs part of its series, Professional Practice Building, the NBCC Foundation invites you to a no-cost webinar on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, from 1–2 pm ET. Live webinars are available at no cost to board certified counselors (NCCs), scholars, and fellows, and documentation of one clock hour of continuing education is available for registrants who attend the full webinar.
Building a successful practice, regardless of the size, requires having properly trained individuals who can fill key positions. Succession planning is the process of ensuring that employees are recruited and developed to fill those key roles within your practice. It is an ongoing process that should begin at the start of building your practice, or as soon as possible after, and continue throughout the span of your practice. It is about practice continuity, building a practice that will endure.
Whether you have a solo practice, small group, or larger practice, finding qualified individuals to fill roles that are unexpectedly left vacant can be a challenge. The benefit to having a succession plan lies in having individuals identified through cross training, development, and/or contingency planning who can step up to fill the gaps. In this webinar we will discuss what succession planning entails and how it relates to other areas of your practice as the business it is and to its overall business strategy.
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
Dr. Lynell Howard has been providing psychological counseling and consulting services for over 20 years. She began her career as a member of a private group practice where she engaged in clinical counseling and psychometric assessment. She later established an independent practice and has served numerous counseling and consulting clients in small and large organizations, including the US Armed Services, public school districts, state government, and the private sector. She has interests in military mental health, trauma, research, and organizational training.
In 2016 Dr. Howard founded Howard Harris & Associates, LLC, which specializes in providing professional training and development for behavioral health providers and other professionals. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and current resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia, she holds licenses as a professional counselor in both Georgia and Louisiana and has been a practicing consultant and clinician in various settings. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tulane University, master’s degree in clinical psychology from Midwestern State University, and doctorate in industrial/organizational psychology from Capella University. She is a board certified counselor and has provided training and consulting services across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
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