BRAND-NEW!
Neuroscience for Clinicians: Practical, Brain-Based Approaches to Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, and Chronic Trauma
Presented by: Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP
When: Thursday, December 4th, 2025 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live on Zoom or In-Person in Mount Vernon at the Union Block Building Conference Room at 325 Pine St., Mount Vernon, WA (Google Maps Link). If GPS is a problem, put “Lincoln Theater; 712 S 1st St in and park anywhere near there. Look for the Bail Bonds and the door is behind it in the Square. You will receive workshop details the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours: 6 CEs | $190.00
We are all aware of technological advances, such as the advent of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scans, that have enhanced our understanding of the brain/body connection. We now can pinpoint, explain & target what is happening in ways we never have before, allowing for far more effective treatment options.
And yet, this knowledge is not always accessible to the practitioner. Cutting-edge information is out there, but it is often conveyed in ways that do not allow for “feet to the pavement” use, making the very idea of learning neuroscience daunting to some.
It’s time for a change.
In this interactive session, attendees will learn pertinent brain science, emphasizing practical understanding and application. The same methods taught will be used to engage the learner in a down-to-earth manner, making absorbing the information easier. The clinician will learn and demonstrate the ability to apply skills in new, holistic, and neuroscience-informed ways. As a result, practitioner confidence and client engagement will increase as insight and comprehension are applied in real time.
Whether you have zero neuroscience experience or consider yourself an expert, this course is for you. Join us as we take mental health treatment to the next level!
OBJECTIVES:
- Learn Pertinent Brain Systems & Structures and Describe Their Practical Application to Clinical Work
- Identify & Examine the Neurological Processes Underlying Common Mental Health Disorders, Such as Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders & Trauma.
- Relate Specific Dysfunctional Behavioral Presentations to Associated Brain Functions to Improve Diagnosis & Pinpoint Effective Treatment Modalities
- Apply Current Cognitive-based (ACT, CBT, IFS), Mindfulness-based (DBT, MBT), & Somatic-based (EFT, Expressive Therapies) Theories with Neuroscience-informed Insights to Improve Treatment Trajectory & Outcomes
- Convey Difficult Science Terms & Concepts in Understandable, Client-friendly Manner to Increase Practitioner Confidence and Client Engagement