As part of its series, Innovations in Counseling, the NBCC Foundation invites you to a no-cost webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, from 1–2 pm EST. 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.
Although we, as a society, have gotten better with the topic of suicide, it still remains taboo in some communities. Sadly, when we do talk about it, we tend to leave out adolescents of ethnic minority status who face special challenges because of their race and ethnicity, access to resources, and lack of community support.
For many ethnic minority youth struggling with suicidal ideation, things take an even darker turn when suicide-contagion becomes a community-wide concern. Ethnicities of all cultures are struggling with this rarely recognized epidemic.
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
Támara Hill is a licensed therapist and certified clinical trauma professional in private practice who specializes in working with children and adolescents who suffer from mood disorders, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and disruptive behavioral disorders.
Ms. Hill earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, a minor certification in forensic science, and her Master of Science in counseling from Chatham University. She also attended semesters at Carnegie Mellon and Carlow University. After graduating, Hill began working with underprivileged kids in a variety of settings, including schools, community centers, juvenile delinquency programs, residential treatment facilities, and hospitals in rural and inner city areas.
Over the past 11 years of consulting with parents, families, and caregivers and treating suffering youths internationally, Ms. Hill realized a strong need for navigation through the muddy waters of the mental health system. During that time, she became certified in trauma therapy through the International Association of Trauma Professionals, and she developed her private practice, Anchored Child & Family Counseling in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, to serve needy families.
Ms. Hill credits her career passion to a “divine calling,” and she is internationally recognized for corresponding literary works as well as appearances on radio and other media platforms. She is an author, family consultant, and founder of Anchored-In-Knowledge. Visit her on Twitter or YouTube.
RegisterAdd to CalendarAs part of its series, Professional Practice Building, the NBCC Foundation invites you to a no-cost webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, from 1–2 pm EST. Live webinars are available at no cost to board certified counselors (NCCs), scholars, and fellows. Professional Practice Building webinars are business-focused and therefore do not offer continuing education credit. A certificate of completion will be available for registrants who attend the full webinar.
Many mental health clinicians delay or even give up on their dream of starting a private practice. One of the most common influences that negatively impacts their decision is not knowing how to navigate credentialing to join insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) panels. Often, clinicians become so overwhelmed after downloading an insurance and EAP credentialing application that they do not even attempt to complete the process. The information in this webinar will not only assist with the credentialing process but also show how organization is the key.
One failure of private practice success is not being in a position to receive payment for services through third-party reimbursement, such as insurance companies and EAPs. This webinar will provide valuable information as well as tips on becoming a panel provider. Join this webinar in taking one of the first steps to starting your private practice. Let me help you succeed and bring your dream of private practice to reality!
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
Sandra V. Phillips started her private practice, Transformation Behavioral Health, LLC, in 2014 in Augusta, Georgia. Ms. Phillips provides counseling services to a multicultural and diverse population. Ms. Phillips received her BA degree in psychology from the University of West Georgia, where she fell in love with humanistic psychology. She later earned both an MEd and MS in counseling and psychology from Troy University. Ms. Phillips is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional, and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor. She is honored to be a Star Behavioral Health Provider, who renders counseling services to active military members, veterans, and their families.
Ms. Phillips enjoys working with both youth and adults. The belief that everything begins with a thought has defined her therapy approach with emphasis being placed on transforming by the renewing of the mind. Ms. Phillips offers faith-based counseling upon request. She provides individual, couples, group, and family counseling on a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance abuse, and PTSD. She is an experienced presenter who enjoys interacting with attendees during trainings. She is an educational provider to the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia. She has presented in schools, community organizations, and corporate offices. She truly believes everyone can share in the learning and teaching process.
RegisterAdd to CalendarAs part of its series, Innovations in Counseling, the NBCC Foundation invites you to a no-cost webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, from 1–2 pm EST. 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.
Grief is a universal response to a loss. However, there are unique and unshared losses that are faced by members of the African-American community. There are social, cultural, political, and historical factors that may influence the grieving process for African-Americans and often alienate this already underserved community in the mental health care system. Many grievers are unaware of the various factors that can trigger their grief journey.
In this webinar, we will provide an overview of grief, physical and symbolic losses, and how anniversaries, holidays, and other triggers impact African-Americans as they navigate loss.
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
Dr. Ajita Robinson has a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a minor in Spanish, and she went on to complete a Master of Arts (Research) in counseling and human development at Saint Louis University. Dr. Robinson initially moved to Washington D.C. to finish a degree in law but ultimately decided to pursue a doctorate in counselor education at the George Washington University. While obtaining her PhD, she completed a post-master’s certification in grief and loss and a fellowship in neurodevelopmental disabilities at Children’s National Medical Center
Dr. Robinson has over 15 years of experience serving individuals, families, and communities. She specializes in creating safe environments where one can begin to heal from life’s hurts and live a fuller life. In addition to being the Founder and Clinical Director of Friends in Transition Counseling Services, a mental health practice located in Bethesda, Maryland, CEO of Dr. Ajita Robinson, a consulting agency where she serves as an income strategist for small business owners, and CEO of Mastering Insurance, LLC, a credentialing and billing agency, she is an assistant professor in the Counseling Department at Argosy University in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Robinson has traveled the country providing workshops, trainings, and consultations to a variety of audiences, including mental health professionals, families, educational institutions, communities impacted by crisis, students, and many more.
RegisterAdd to CalendarAs part of its series, Professional Practice Building, the NBCC Foundation invites you to a no-cost webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, from 1–2 pm EST. Live webinars are available at no cost to board certified counselors (NCCs), scholars, and fellows. Professional Practice Building webinars are business-focused and therefore do not offer continuing education credit. A certificate of completion will be available for registrants who attend the full webinar.
Counselors go into private practice for many reasons. Freedom over one’s own schedule. Income potential. Clinical independence. Other compelling reasons. Whatever the motivation for the counselor’s entrepreneurial inclination, a successful counseling practice requires a therapist to also be a manager. This session focuses on helping the counselor/manager determine how they will define and attain success in their practice. We’ll address critical skills and decisions that are necessary to manage a practice and flourish psychologically and financially in independent work. Choosing the income streams you desire, identifying and attracting your ideal client, managing your time, and balancing the clinical and managerial mind are just a few of the key considerations that every counselor in private practice must address.
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
LaVerne Collins began her role as program director for the NBCC Foundation in March 2017. For more than 20 years as an NCC, Dr. Collins has been a trainer, consultant, author, textbook contributor, and speaker throughout the United States, South America, and Africa. She served as the national clinical training coordinator for Chestnut Health System’s GAIN Coordinating Center; executive director of Lydia’s Place Pittsburgh (serving female offenders); grants manager of Richmond Behavioral Health Authority; and clinical supervisor of women’s substance use programs in Pennsylvania and Virginia. She is known for her Atlanta-based private practice, New Seasons Counseling, Coaching and Consulting, and she is recognized as an advocate for underserved and marginalized populations nationally and internationally. Prior to joining the NBCCF staff, Dr. Collins was a master trainer of Mental Health Facilitators for NBCC-I and 2015 NBCCF professional development awardee. Dr. Collins completed a dual bachelor’s degree at Syracuse University in management and communications, her Master of Science in education in community counseling from Duquesne University, and doctoral studies in Christian counseling from South Florida Theological Seminary.
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