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SUMMARY:SPECIAL SALE! The Science of Gender & Resistance: Empowering Ourselves and Our Clients with Practical Neuroscience
DESCRIPTION:Last-Minute Deal! $30 Off!\nHealthy Equity or Cultural Competence CEs!\nThe Science of Gender & Resistance: Empowering Ourselves and Our Clients with Practical Neuroscience\nPresented by: Hannah Smith\, MA\, LMHC\, CGP\nWhen: Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026| 9:00 am – 12:15 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive workshop details the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $95.00 NOW ONLY $65.00!\nGender is a hot-button topic these days\, for sure! There is so much dis- and misinformation out there. There is presently no societal consensus on the meaning of gender identity and the plethora of science behind this. Some people will even go so far as to say there is no science and that it’s “All (simply) about chromosomes.” \nMany of us know on a gut level this is not true\, but we cannot put what we know into words. In fact\, even doctors\, parents\, and transgender and non-binary people themselves can struggle to do so. \nThen\, even if we could explain it\, we face friends\, loved-ones\, and strangers who belittle\, dehumanize\, ignore\, or shut us down whenever we try to explain. Those who know little to nothing about gender will put their own world views over those of a multitude of experts – even to the point of attempting to erase and entire people group. \nAt a time when educating society on this important topic is at an all-time high\, the resistance we face is not only maddening\, it is downright traumatizing. In this training\, you will learn the actual (and abundant) science behind gender development.\nYou will learn to differentiate clearly between sex\, gender\, and orientation and how to articulate it all in a concise and coherent way. \nAND… \nYou will also learn the biology that underlies the resistance LGBTQIA+ people face when attempting to explain themselves. You will gain a new understanding of what is happening inside “the other side” so you or your clients can manage your own nervous system activation during these difficult discussions. Practical techniques will be added to this new understanding to help with emotion regulation and staying empowered. \nObjectives: \n\n1. List and describe the science of gender development and how it differs from sex\,\norientation\, and other aspects of identity\n2. Identify the neurobiological regions in the brain and body responsible for distortions\,\nimplicit bias\, and other psychological resistances\n3. Explain the neurobiological mechanisms of resistance with the aim of helping clients to\nmanage their own activation during difficult discussions\n4. Apply practical\, evidence-based techniques to manage activation and empower more\naccurate storytelling during difficult conversations\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/science-of-gender-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Autism Awareness Month 2026,Cultural Competence,Health Equity,Last-Minute Deals,Neurodiversity
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Smith MA%2C LMHC%2C CGP (she/her)":MAILTO:hannah@potentialfinders.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
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SUMMARY:The Creative Counselor: Practical Applications of Arts and Crafts in Session
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics\, Health Equity\, or Cultural Competence CEs!\nThe Creative Counselor: Practical Applications of Arts and Crafts in Session\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Friday\, April 24th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 6 CEs – Meets Criteria for 2 Law & Ethics\, 2 Health Equity\, and/or 2 Cultural Competence CEs | $199.00\nCreativity is our birthright\, and yet that is something so many of our clients struggle with\, often having been shamed by parents or teachers. \nYet what might our sessions be like if we provided a safe space for clients to connect with the life force of their creativity? \nHow might integrating creativity into your clinical work reinvigorate you\, as the clinician? \nHow are the visual arts perfect gateways for clients to explore their deepest intuitive wisdom? \nAnd how can your facilitation of arts and crafts with clients enable you to learn about aspects of their lives that otherwise would be unspoken? \nIn this interactive\, experiential workshop\, we will explore the therapeutic uses of various types of visual arts and crafts with different populations. So as to better understand the healing power of creativity first-hand\, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in a variety of arts and crafts-making yourself. This will include mandala drawing\, ritual creation\, exploration of affirmation and oracle card imagery\, as well as choosing from a menu of one hundred therapeutic things you can do with blank index cards and markers. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nUnderstand the history of the use of arts and crafts in counseling\nDiscuss the therapeutic benefits of arts and crafts\nIdentify specific clinical applications of arts and crafts\, based on a client’s treatment plan\nBecome familiar with various ways of introducing and utilizing arts and crafts into session\nPractice several ways of engaging in creative activities that have a therapeutic purpose\nExplore the connections between creativity\, artwork\, crafting and healing\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/the-creative-counselor-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Ethics,Health Equity
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260108T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T173711Z
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SUMMARY:🆕 SPECIAL SALE! Healing Strategies for Anxious-Avoidant Relationships 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Last-Minute Deal! $30 Off!\nBrand-New!\nHealth Equity or Cultural Competence CEs!\nHealing Strategies for Anxious-Avoidant Relationships\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Wednesday\, April 29th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs – Meets Criteria for Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $99.00 NOW ONLY $69.00!\nAnxious-avoidant relationship patterns can feel like a push-and-pull magnet\, leaving clients frustrated\, disconnected\, and stuck in cycles of longing and withdrawal. \nThis training equips psychotherapists with a trauma-informed understanding of anxious- avoidant dynamics and offers practical strategies for helping clients navigate these challenging relational patterns. \nParticipants will explore how early attachment experiences shape adult relationship styles and contribute to cycles of pursuit and distance. \nThrough case examples\, discussion\, and reflective exercises\, attendees will learn tools to help clients recognize these patterns\, build awareness of their own relational tendencies\, and practice interventions that foster secure connection and emotional regulation. Therapists will leave with actionable strategies to guide clients toward healthier\, more balanced relationships while supporting self-compassion and resilience. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of anxious-avoidant relationship dynamics and their attachment-related origins.\nLearn strategies to help clients recognize\, interrupt\, and shift push-pull cycles in relationships.\nIdentify interventions to promote secure attachment\, emotional regulation\, and relational resilience in clients.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/healing-strategies-for-anxious-avoidant-relationships-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity,Last-Minute Deals
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260108T212410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T173015Z
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SUMMARY:🆕 SPECIAL SALE! Sacred Moments in Therapy: Designing Rituals for Growth and Healing 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Last-Minute Deal! $30 Off!\nBrand-New!\nHealth Equity or Cultural Competence CEs!\nSacred Moments in Therapy: Designing Rituals for Growth and Healing\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Thursday\, April 30th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs – Meets Criteria for Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $99.00 NOW ONLY $69.00!\nRituals can be a powerful bridge between intention and transformation\, providing clients with structured\, meaningful ways to mark transitions\, process grief\, celebrate growth\, or cultivate self-compassion. \nThis training introduces psychotherapists to the thoughtful design and ethical integration of rituals into therapy\, emphasizing practices that honor clients’ values\, cultural backgrounds\, and spiritual perspectives. Participants will explore how rituals can enhance engagement\, reflection\, and healing\, while maintaining professional boundaries and clinical integrity. \nThrough case examples\, discussion\, and guided exercises\, attendees will learn how to co-create therapeutic rituals that support client empowerment\, personal insight\, and emotional processing. Therapists will leave with practical tools to integrate rituals into sessions\, helping clients deepen connection to themselves\, their intentions\, and their paths toward growth. \nObjectives \n\nDevelop an understanding of the role of ritual in therapeutic growth and healing.\nLearn strategies for designing and integrating ethically-informed\, culturally sensitive rituals into therapy.\nIdentify ways to use ritual to support client insight\, self-compassion\, and transformative change\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/sacred-moments-in-therapy-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity,Last-Minute Deals
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260601T121500
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260216T185320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T164320Z
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Neuroscience Certificate Series: A Brain Science-Based Approach to Cognitive & Somatic Treatment of Common Mental Health Disorders🆕
DESCRIPTION:Popular Certificate Program!\nTherapeutic Neuroscience Certificate Series: A Brain Science-Based Approach to Cognitive & Somatic Treatment of Common Mental Health Disorders\nPresented by: Hannah Smith\, MA\, LMHC\, CGP\nWhen: Monday\, May 4th – Monday\, June 1st\, 2026 | 4-Week Series | Meets Four Consecutive Mondays except Monday\, May 25th | 9:00 am – 12:15 pm Pacific Time (same time each Monday)\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 12 CEs | $499.00\n***see below for payment options\nAre you ready for something really different? \nAs a provider of mental health treatment\, it is important to stay informed about the latest advances in treatment. Beyond being a requirement of most licensure boards\, research shows that improving practitioner competence decreases burnout and increases job satisfaction! \nOne of the hottest topics is the integration of neuroscience into mental health treatment. You heard this\, and you want to learn more – but it feels daunting and overwhelming in the face of all you have to deal with every day. The prospect just does not sound pleasant. \nSo\, why not make it easier? \nIntroducing Cascadia’s brain science certificate series! \nIn keeping with not only teaching to the brain in presentation style\, but also in the ability to take in and retain\, Cascadia now offers this in a series of three-hour sessions over a few weeks! The benefits are many! \nFirst\, the course is separated into four discrete and highly useful sessions: \nWeek One: Pertinent Therapeutic Neuroscience \nWeek Two: Applications in Therapeutic Neuroscience \nWeek Three: Neuroscience-informed Cognitive Approaches  \nWeek Four: Neuroscience-informed Somatic Approaches.  \nBesides three-hour time blocks being easier to manage than an entire day\, you will also have lots of time to think about\, try things\, and ask questions in between sessions\, as skill support inquiries are encouraged! \nNone of us wants to spend our time learning only to come away tired and feeling that we could not retain what we learned.  In this format\, you will have the chance to really sink your teeth into the material and build a sense of competence! \nAll this will take place in the comfort of your own home! \nIf you have wanted to take your practice to the next level by incorporating cutting-edge neuroscience\, then this is the course for you! Whether you aren’t quite sure what the amygdala really is or you are a PhD in Neuropsychology – this practical\, application-based course will appropriately challenge and inspire you! \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nLearn Pertinent Brain Systems & Structures and Describe Their Practical Application to Clinical Work\nIdentify & Examine the Neurological Processes Underlying Common Mental Health Disorders\, Such as Anxiety\, Depression\, Personality Disorders & Trauma.\nRelate Specific Dysfunctional Behavioral Presentations to Associated Brain Functions to Improve Diagnosis & Pinpoint Effective Treatment Modalities\nApply the Neuroscience-informed Lens to Current Cognitive-based (ACT\, CBT\, IFS)\, Mindfulness-based (DBT\, MBT)\, & Somatic-based (EFT\, Expressive Therapies) Theories You Already Know Increasing Insights to Improve Treatment Trajectory & Outcomes\nEvaluate the differences between amygdala-based and cortex-based symptoms\nApply proven strategies for calming and training the amygdala.\nUse Practical Neuroscience-informed Techniques\, such as Threat Analysis\, to Improve Client Understanding\, Compliance\, and Outcomes\nConvey Difficult Science Terms & Concepts in an Understandable\, Client-friendly Manner\n\nPAYMENT OPTIONS\nCascadia Training values quality continuing education that is accessible\, inclusive\, and without barriers to all. We never want the cost of our workshops to be a barrier to attending one of our workshops\, particularly our multi-session workshops. \nWe offer several options to make our workshops cost-inclusive: payment plans\, a limited number of full and partial scholarships\, discounts for students\, and discounts for early professionals. \nFor payment plans\, you can select paying 50% today and the remaining 50% will automatically be processed from your credit card on the last day of June.  \nPlease email us at hello@cascadiatraining.org to inquire about discounts and scholarships. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/therapeutic-neuroscience-certificate-may-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Autism Awareness Month 2026,Neurodiversity
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Smith MA%2C LMHC%2C CGP (she/her)":MAILTO:hannah@potentialfinders.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260304T191359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T191359Z
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SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Lunch & Learn: Post-Traumatic Growth: Finding Meaning and Strength After Trauma 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nHealth Equity or Cultural Competence CEs!\nPost-Traumatic Growth: Finding Meaning and Strength After Trauma\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, May 4th\, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 1.5 CEs Meets Criteria for Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $25.00\nTrauma can profoundly disrupt a person’s life\, but it can also be a catalyst for growth\, resilience\, and transformation. This training introduces psychotherapists to the concept of posttraumatic growth\, exploring how individuals can discover new meaning\, strengths\, and possibilities after experiencing trauma. \nParticipants will learn to recognize the signs of growth alongside distress and understand the factors that support clients in moving toward personal development and empowerment. \nThrough case examples\, discussion\, and practical exercises\, attendees will explore therapeutic strategies to foster resilience\, facilitate meaning-making\, and help clients re-author their narratives in ways that honor their experiences while cultivating hope. \nTherapists will leave with tools to guide clients toward integrating trauma into their life story\, promoting healing\, insight\, and renewed purpose. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the concept of post-traumatic growth and its distinction from recovery or resilience.\nLearn strategies to help clients identify personal strengths\, meaning\, and opportunities for growth following trauma.\nIdentify interventions to facilitate narrative re-authoring\, meaning-making\, and resilience-building in trauma-affected clients.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/post-traumatic-growth-may-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity,Lunch & Learns
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20251219T184518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T182628Z
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SUMMARY:Attachment and the Neurobiology of Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Attachment and the Neurobiology of Relationships\nPresented by: Kristie Baber\, MSW\, LICSW\, CCTP\nWhen: Thursday\, May 14th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the event.\nContinuing Education Credits: 6 CEs | $190.00 \nThis workshop focuses on one of the most critical components in mental health\, social development\, and therapeutic intervention across our lifespan – attachment. \nThis class will demonstrate that attachment is a journey\, rather than the predetermined lifelong limitation a jaded clinical view might indicate. It typifies the astounding adaptability and hope inherent in humans – the reasons we believe in our work as therapists. \nThis workshop will give therapists and other helping professionals working with all age populations an understanding of attachment theory\, patterns and clinical presentations\, as well as practical tools to create sustainable and effective therapeutic change. We will explore how attachment develops and evolves across a lifespan\, influencing all of our relationships. Teaching modalities will include a mix of clinical discussion\, lecture with clinical examples\, video illustrations\, and individual/group case exercises. \nObjectives:\n\nIdentify key factors that impact and influence our baseline neurobiology such as brain development\, memory systems\, and trauma.\nUnderstand attachment theory\, as well as attachment patterns and clinical presentations.\nLearn the various ways attachment styles impact our lives and all types of relationships.\nRecognize attachment as one of core components in the therapeutic relationship.\nDiscuss attachment-based therapies for children\, adolescents\, adults\, and couples.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/attachment-and-the-neurobiology-of-relationships-may-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20250902T192651Z
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SUMMARY:Tarot and Therapy: Intuition and Metaphor
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs!\nTarot and Therapy: Intuition and Metaphor\nPresented by: Rebecca Bloom\, LMHC (she/her)\nWhen: Friday\, May 15th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live in-person at the Shoreline Center\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 6 CEs – 3 Law & Ethics CEs | $199.00\, which includes $174.00 tuition plus $25.00 for Ephemera Art Supply Packs Created by Rebecca Bloom especially for Cascadia Training Registrants. \nWhy is Tarot so popular right now? Are your clients coming in talking about the card they pulled before the session and you have no idea what that means? Have you used tarot for years for your own well being and would love to use it with mental health clients but not sure how? \nMost clients come into therapy saying that they do not have access to their intuition and are not sure how to trust what the right choices are to make in their lives. Using a single card pulled from a tarot deck\, and exploring the client’s meaning of the card\, clients can begin to feel connected to their own sense of self\, clients can find new ways to safely explore difficult experiences and find ways to test out feeling grounded again. \nStarting with the Jungian concepts of Archetypes we will look at how the collective sense of self represents over these twelve types of being.  Then we will explore the history and uses of tarot. These seventy-eight cards have been used for hundreds of years. Using the Rider-Waite-Smith deck\, from 1909\, as a starting place we will look at many of the decks available today and why people turn to them every day or when times get difficult. \nWe will explore intuition and how to trust our own sense of knowing. In this hands-on workshop\, you will make five of your own cards.  Exploring the major arcana\, and the suits of cups\, pentacles\, swords and wands we will learn the journeys of each of these sets. \nObjectives:\n\nLearn archetypes of Jung and Tarot.\nLearn why the creative process soothes the body and the mind.\nFind materials you will be comfortable using with your clients.\nUse art making for your own self-care.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/tarot-and-therapy-may-2026/
LOCATION:Shoreline Center\, 18560 1st Ave NE\, Shoreline\, WA\, 98155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ethics
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Bloom%2C LMHC (she/her)":MAILTO:rebecca.bloom.seattle@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T121500
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SUMMARY:The Body Can Change the Score: Somatic Interventions for Trauma
DESCRIPTION:The Body Can Change the Score: Somatic Interventions for Trauma\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Thursday\, June 4th\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs | $90.00\nWorkshop Description:\nAs humans\, we store memories\, experience and emotions on a cellular level. Somatic approaches focus on body awareness and how to cultivate it in and around the body. Providing clients with interventions to address how trauma is stored and experienced in the body is essential. This training will present an overview of how trauma is experienced in the body. Specific somatic interventions such as resourcing\, grounding\, dual awareness\, and sequencing will be presented. Learners will view the application of somatic interventions by analyzing case studies and video demonstrations. Discover methods to help your clients release trauma and negative emotions from the body through a trauma-informed care lens. \nObjectives: \n\nExplain the somatic experience of trauma in the body.\nDiscover at least five somatic interventions for trauma.\nAnalyze applications of somatic interventions to client case studies.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/the-body-can-change-the-score-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T121500
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UID:44236-1781254800-1781266500@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT): Tapping for Clinicians
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs!\nEmotional Freedom Techniques (EFT): Tapping for Clinicians\nPresented by: Shelley White\, MA\, LMHC\nWhen: Friday\, June 12th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:15 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 Law & Ethics CEs | Cost: $99.00\nEmotion Freedom Techniques (EFT) – also known as EFT Tapping –has become a widely accepted\, effective\, evidence-based strategy to reduce emotional distress and increase physical well-being. Many prominent therapists and psychologists\, including trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk\, use a form of tapping with their clients\, and now you can too. \nEFT Tapping is a technique based on the same science as acupuncture. Since its inception in the late 1980s\, more than 200 research studies supporting its effectiveness have been published. Studies show that Tapping can reduce activity in the amygdala\, up-regulate immune genes\, down-regulate inflammation genes\, increase endorphin release\, and decrease cortisol levels in a very short period of time. Tapping has demonstrated its effectiveness in a variety of ways. It has been shown to increase test scores\, manage phobias\, and reduce pain. Tapping helps with trauma symptoms by safely releasing emotional numbing\, calming fears of vulnerability and connection\, reducing the need to be perfect\, and quieting shame. This workshop provides you with the introductory skills you need to start using basic tapping techniques immediately. \nIn addition to learning how to help clients with this evidence-based intervention\, attendees will also learn how to include Tapping as a technique in their own self-care toolkit. Listening to our clients’ fears\, stress\, anxiety\, and pain can affect our ability to stay calm\, centered\, and peaceful in our own lives. Our self-care is crucial to our ability to offer quality care to our clients\, which is why it is an ethical mandate in the mental health professions. Tapping can help you stay focused and present for your clients and help you to release any intense energy you may be holding after a therapeutic session. \nThrough observation\, lecture\, and practice\, workshop attendees will learn the history of tapping and understand the psychology and science behind its success. Attendees will learn and practice the basic Tapping protocol\, so you will be able to use EFT with your clients—and in your own self-care– immediately. Come earn 3 law & ethics CEs by learning this effective self-regulatory tool—for you AND your clients! \nWorkshop Objectives:\nAfter attending this workshop\, attendees will: \n\nUnderstand the history and origins of EFT Tapping and know that it works by using the same acupressure points and meridians that are used in acupuncture. Understand EFT/Tapping offers an effective\, evidence-based intervention and can easily be introduced into a clinician’s ongoing self-care practice.  (NASW\, 2021; ACA\, 2014; APA\, 2019)\nComprehend that self-care adds to their clinical competency and adheres to the ethical mandate to include self-care in their daily lives to avoid impairment in functioning (NASW\, 2021; ACA\, 2014; APA\, 2019).\nLearn how to introduce Tapping into the therapeutic setting\, communicating with clients about the purpose and use of EFT/Tapping in ways that are both developmentally and culturally appropriate\, aligning with the ethical imperative of informed consent. (NASW\, 2021\, 1.03\, 1/05; ACA\, 1.03\, 2014.)\nUnderstand that EFT Tapping is an evidence-based intervention and be able to discuss positive outcomes from using tapping to increase calm and reduce anxiety\, to improve concentration\, and decrease high blood pressure. EFT Tapping can be used for both sensory/physical and emotional self-regulation.\nObtain continuing education in EFT/Tapping and gain experience in using EFT/Tapping by practicing in triads and following the various protocols for using EFT/Tapping. (APA\, 2019; AMHCA\, 2020; ACA\, 2014; NASW\, 1.03\, 2021).\nLearn that EFT/Tapping ensures the ethical principles of client autonomy and client self-determination by offering an easy-to-use\, effective\, ethical\, and evidence-based technique clients can learn and use on their own to manage physical and/or emotional symptoms (AAMFT\, 1.1.8\, 2015; NASW\, 1.02\, 1.03\, 2021; ACA\, 2014\, 1.; APA\, 2019).\nDemonstrate their ethical compliance with the ethical and legal standards that mental health practitioners work toward competency when introducing a new treatment or clinical skill. (ACA\, 2014; NASW\, 2019; AAMFT\, 1.1.2\, 2015).\nUnderstand how to explain EFT/Tapping in clear and understandable language to their clients\, demonstrating their adherence to ethical standards when introducing a new clinical tool or technique. (ACA\, 2014\, A. 2.d).\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/eft-tapping-for-clinicians-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260304T192800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T200524Z
UID:44137-1781514000-1781524800@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Introduction to Schema Therapy 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nIntroduction to Schema Therapy\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, June 15th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs | $90.00\nSchemas—deeply ingrained patterns of thought\, emotion\, and behavior—shape how clients interpret themselves\, others\, and the world. This training introduces psychotherapists to the foundational concepts of schema therapy\, including identifying early maladaptive schemas\, schema modes\, and their influence on emotional and relational difficulties. Participants will explore how schemas develop\, how they show up in the therapy room\, and how understanding them can enhance assessment and intervention. \nAttendees will learn strategies to help clients recognize and work with their schemas\, shift maladaptive patterns\, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. \nTherapists will leave with tools to integrate schema-focused approaches into everyday practice\, \nsupporting deeper insight\, emotional regulation\, and adaptive change. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the core concepts of schema therapy\, including early maladaptive schemas and schema modes.\nLearn strategies to help clients identify and work with schemas in therapy sessions.\nIdentify interventions to support clients in shifting maladaptive patterns and developing healthier coping modes.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/schema-therapy-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260304T194128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T194128Z
UID:44139-1781773200-1781784000@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Sacred Rage and Therapeutic Fire: Working with Anger in Women 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nSacred Rage and Therapeutic Fire: Working with Anger in Women\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Thursday\, June 18th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs Meets Criteria for Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $99.00\nAnger in women is often misunderstood\, dismissed\, or pathologized\, yet it can be a powerful signal of boundaries\, injustice\, and unmet needs. This training helps psychotherapists understand the complexities of women’s anger\, including its social\, cultural\, and relational influences\, and how it can be harnessed as a transformative force in therapy. \nParticipants will explore ways to normalize\, validate\, and work ethically with anger while supporting clients in expressing it constructively and safely. \nThrough discussion\, case examples\, and experiential exercises\, attendees will learn therapeutic strategies to help clients recognize their anger\, understand its origins\, and channel it into empowerment and growth. Therapists will leave with tools to navigate challenging emotions\, foster self-advocacy\, and guide clients in integrating their anger in ways that support healing\, assertiveness\, and personal agency. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the social\, cultural\, and psychological dimensions of anger in women.\nLearn strategies to help clients recognize\, validate\, and express anger safely and constructively.\nIdentify therapeutic interventions that transform anger into empowerment\, assertiveness\, and personal growth.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/sacred-rage-and-therapeutic-fire-working-with-anger-in-women-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260304T195724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T195724Z
UID:44141-1782129600-1782135000@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Lunch & Learn: Foundations of Couples Counseling 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nFoundations of Couples Counseling\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, June 22nd\, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 1.5 CEs | $25.00\nCouples counseling requires a nuanced understanding of relational dynamics\, communication patterns\, and attachment needs. This introductory training explores the foundational principles of couples therapy\, offering strategies for assessing relationship challenges\, navigating conflict\, and fostering connection and intimacy. \nParticipants will explore key concepts\, including communication styles\, emotional bids\, and relational patterns that contribute to both distress and resilience in partnerships. \nAttendees will learn techniques to help couples improve communication\, deepen understanding\, and build stronger relational bonds. \nTherapists will leave with actionable tools to guide couples toward healthier interactions\, emotional attunement\, and collaborative problem-solving. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of foundational principles and theories that inform effective couples counseling.\nLearn strategies to assess relational patterns\, communication dynamics\, and attachment needs in couples.\nIdentify interventions to support improved communication\, emotional connection\, and collaborative problem-solving in partnerships.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/lunch-learn-foundations-of-couples-counseling-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learns
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260223T183241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T172003Z
UID:44088-1782842400-1782849600@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:After Hours: Therapeutic Boundaries: The Ethics of Creating Clarity\, Safety\, and Trust in Clinical Work
DESCRIPTION:Meets Professional Roles & Boundaries \nCE requirements!\nAfter Hours: Therapeutic Boundaries: The Ethics of Creating Clarity\, Safety\, and Trust in Clinical Work\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Tuesday\, June 30th\, 2026| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 2 Professional Roles and Boundaries CEs or Law & Ethics CEs | $50.00\nTherapeutic boundaries are the cornerstone of ethical and effective clinical practice\, providing a framework for clarity\, safety\, and trust within the therapeutic relationship. In this engaging workshop\, participants will explore the multifaceted role of boundaries in fostering healthy client interactions while safeguarding their professional integrity. \nThis training will address key themes such as boundary setting in diverse contexts\, navigating boundary crossings versus violations\, and handling potential ethical dilemmas with confidence and compassion. \nSpecific topics will include self-disclosure\, outside of office contact\, gift-giving\, dual relationships\, time management (beginning and ending sessions on time)\, sexual attraction\, and physical touch\, as well as social media policies and technology issues. In addition\, we will explore how a person’s cultural background can influence boundaries. \nParticipants will leave with practical tools to enhance self-awareness\, manage countertransference\, and ensure that their professional boundaries serve as a foundation for trust and transformation in their work. Whether you are a seasoned clinician or just beginning your career\, this workshop will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to strengthen your practice. \nOBJECTIVES:\n\nExplain the difference between boundary crossings and boundary violations\nUnderstand the ethical importance of creating and maintaining healthy professional and personal boundaries in the therapeutic relationship\nIdentify how to communicate healthy boundaries to clients\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/after-hours-therapeutic-boundaries-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:After Hours with Cascadia,Professional Roles & Boundaries
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260306T212200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T212258Z
UID:44175-1783328400-1783339200@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Exploring the Role of Religion and Spirituality in Counseling 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nHealth Equity or Cultural Competence CEs!\nExploring the Role of Religion and Spirituality in Counseling\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, July 6th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs Meets Criteria for Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $99.00\nReligion and spirituality can be central sources of meaning\, coping\, and identity for many clients\, yet they are often overlooked or sidelined in therapy. This introductory continuing education workshop helps psychotherapists understand how to ethically and effectively engage with clients’ spiritual and religious experiences in a client-centered way. Participants will explore the ways spirituality can influence mental health\, resilience\, and relational dynamics\, as well as how to navigate personal biases and maintain professional boundaries. \nAttendees will learn strategies to integrate clients’ spiritual and religious perspectives into therapy\, enhancing therapeutic alliance and promoting holistic well-being. Therapists will leave with practical tools to respectfully explore spirituality in assessment\, treatment planning\, and interventions\, supporting clients in aligning their values\, meaning\, and growth. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the influence of religion and spirituality on clients’ mental health\, coping\, and identity.\nLearn strategies to ethically and effectively explore clients’ spiritual and religious experiences in therapy.\nIdentify ways to integrate spiritual and religious perspectives into assessment\, treatment planning\, and interventions to support holistic well-being.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/exploring-the-role-of-religion-and-spirituality-in-counseling-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260306T213555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T213555Z
UID:44178-1783501200-1783512000@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Gratitude as a Healing Tool: How to Ethically Incorporate Gratitude Practices into Therapy 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nLaw & Ethics CEs!\nGratitude as a Healing Tool: How to Ethically Incorporate Gratitude Practices into Therapy\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Wednesday\, July 8th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00\nGratitude is more than a feel-good concept – it can be a powerful therapeutic tool to enhance resilience\, well-being\, and relational connection. This continuing education workshop helps psychotherapists understand the research and practical applications of gratitude in clinical practice\, while maintaining ethical boundaries and cultural sensitivity. Participants will explore how gratitude practices can complement therapy\, support client insight\, and foster positive emotion without invalidating clients’ struggles or minimizing distress. \nThrough discussion and experiential exercises\, attendees will learn concrete strategies for integrating gratitude into sessions\, including journaling\, reflective prompts\, and strength-focused interventions. Therapists will leave with tools to ethically and effectively help clients cultivate appreciation\, meaning\, and emotional balance in ways that enhance therapeutic outcomes. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the evidence and theory supporting gratitude practices as a therapeutic tool.\nLearn strategies for ethically incorporating gratitude exercises into therapy while respecting clients’ experiences and cultural contexts.\nIdentify ways to use gratitude to support client resilience\, insight\, and emotional well-being.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/gratitude-as-a-healing-tool-how-to-ethically-incorporate-gratitude-practices-into-therapy-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260310T173949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T175154Z
UID:44180-1783587600-1783598400@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Implicit Bias: Implications for Gender Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs!\nImplicit Bias: Implications for Gender Diversity\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Thursday\, July 9th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs – Meets Criteria for Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $95.00\nIn this experiential and interactive continuing education workshop\, we will discuss the nature of implicit bias against people who are gender non-conforming. We will explore why it is important to recognize negative attitudes we might hold toward this group and how to best address hurtful and limiting beliefs that we might initially be unaware of. \nWe will also examine the inequities and disparities experienced by those who are gender non-conforming. This knowledge will help participants understand how to better support and respect their gender-diverse clients. \nWorkshop Objectives:\nParticipants in this workshop will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the definition of implicit bias\nDiscuss how to become aware of our own implicit biases towards people who are gender non-conforming\nIdentify ways in which the gender-diverse community is discriminated against\nPractice ways to combat our implicit biases towards people who are gender non-conforming\nExplore ways to provide a more welcoming clinical environment to the gender diverse community\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/implicit-bias-implications-for-gender-diversity-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260324T173609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T175144Z
UID:44248-1783674000-1783701000@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Therapists Who Astrologize: An Introduction to Astrology-Assisted Therapy (AAT) 🆕
DESCRIPTION:BRAND-NEW!\nLaw & Ethics\, Health Equity\, and/or Cultural Competence CEs\nTherapists Who Astrologize: An Introduction to Astrology-Assisted Therapy (AAT)\nPresented by: Jenae D. Thompson\, PhD\, LCPC\nWhen: Friday\, July 10th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live via Zoom (you’ll receive the link the week of the workshop)\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 6 CEs – counts as 2 Law & Ethics CEs\, 2 Health Equity or Cultural Competency CEs\, and 2 General CEs | Cost: $199.00\nThis workshop is also offered on Friday\, November 20th. For more information and to register\, click here.\nThis beginner-level continuing education workshop introduces mental health professionals to the foundations of Astrology-Assisted Therapy (AAT)\, an integrative clinical framework that incorporates astrological symbolism into therapeutic practice with structure\, discernment\, and ethical clarity. \nDesigned for therapists with no prior astrology experience\, this workshop offers a grounded and clinically responsible introduction to core astrological concepts and their application in psychotherapy. \nParticipants will learn the foundational components of a natal chart – including planets\, signs\, houses\, and aspects – through a psychological and symbolic lens. Rather than prediction\, the focus is on meaning-making\, narrative identity\, relational patterns\, and insight development. Astrology is presented as a structured symbolic language that can support depth-oriented exploration when used collaboratively and with client consent. \nDrawing from qualitative research conducted with licensed clinicians who integrate astrology into therapy\, this training explores clinical indications\, contraindications\, informed consent processes\, scope of practice\, and cultural humility. Participants will examine how astrology can function as a reflective tool that enhances therapeutic alliance\, supports client agency\, and facilitates nuanced conversations about identity and life transitions. \nThis workshop emphasizes ethical integration\, client autonomy\, and practitioner self-awareness. Astrology-Assisted Therapy is presented as a coherent symbolic modality that can be integrated within existing therapeutic orientations to expand conceptualization and deepen relational work. \nWorkshop Objectives:\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify foundational astrological structures\nConceptualize astrology as a structured symbolic framework\nApply ethical guidelines for integrating astrology into clinical practice\nDiscern appropriate clinical contexts for AAT use\n\nThis continuing education workshop is ideal for clinicians seeking to expand their use of spiritually integrative\, culturally responsive\, and symbolically informed approaches within professional practice. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/therapists-who-astrologize-an-introduction-to-astrology-assisted-therapy-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Ethics,Health Equity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T121500
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260219T182140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T182140Z
UID:44069-1783933200-1783944900@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! DBT in Medical Settings 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nDBT in Medical Settings\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Monday\, July 13th\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs | $90.00\nWorkshop Description:\nThis course explores the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in medical settings\, with a focus on palliative care and hospice environments. \nParticipants will learn how to integrate the four core DBT skill areas—mindfulness\, distress tolerance\, emotion regulation\, and interpersonal effectiveness—to provide compassionate\, skillful support to patients facing serious illness and end-of-life concerns. \nThe course emphasizes the power of validation in fostering dignity\, emotional safety\, and connection in medical care. Through clinical case studies and real-world scenarios\, clinicians will develop practical strategies to use DBT principles to support both patients and their families in coping with grief\, uncertainty\, and emotional distress. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nIdentify at least four core tenets and skills within DBT.\nDiscover methods of supporting patients and family members in medical settings using DBT skills such as validation and radical acceptance.\nExplain at least three methods of integrating DBT skills with patients and families.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/dbt-in-medical-settings-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260310T174909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T175136Z
UID:44182-1783944000-1783949400@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Lunch & Learn: Attachment Theory 101: From Childhood Roots to Present-Day Patterns 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nLunch & Learn: Attachment Theory 101: From Childhood Roots to Present-Day Patterns\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, July 13th\, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 1.5 CEs | $25.00\nAttachment shapes how individuals relate to themselves and others\, influencing relationships\, emotional regulation\, and patterns of coping across the lifespan. This continuing education workshop introduces psychotherapists to the foundational concepts of attachment theory\, including secure\, anxious\, avoidant\, and disorganized attachment styles\, and how these patterns manifest in adult relationships and clinical work. \nParticipants will explore the ways attachment histories inform behavior\, relational expectations\, and therapeutic challenges. \nAttendees will learn how to identify attachment patterns in clients\, understand their impact on therapy\, and apply attachment-informed interventions to support relational and emotional growth. Therapists will leave with tools to enhance therapeutic alliance\, foster client security\, and guide clients toward healthier relational functioning. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop a foundational understanding of attachment theory\, including attachment styles and their developmental origins.\nLearn strategies to recognize attachment patterns in clients and understand their impact on relationships and therapy.\nIdentify interventions to support secure attachment\, emotional regulation\, and relational growth in clients.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/lunch-learn-attachment-theory-101-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learns
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260311T181601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T181601Z
UID:44217-1784192400-1784219400@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Difficult People: Dealing with the Most Challenging and Irksome Individuals in Our Lives and Clinical Practices
DESCRIPTION:Difficult People: Dealing with the Most Challenging and Irksome Individuals in Our Lives and Clinical Practices\nPresented by: Kristie Baber\, MSW\, LICSW\, CCTP\nWhen: Thursday\, July 16th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 6 CEs | $190.00\nThis continuing education workshop will encourage and equip clinicians who are struggling with seemingly impossible people in their practices and personal lives. You know the types – folks who distract us from doing our best work and erode our sense of contentment. \nThe class will equip attendees with hacks to confront the demanding\, thorny\, bothersome\, and stressful situations that challenging relationships bring into our offices and lives. From the annoying to the exhausting – we will address generalized personality types and how to deal with them while simultaneously remaining grounded and holding our center. \nPlease note that this class is NOT intended to address the DSM-5 diagnostic categories of personality disorders – rather\, we will be addressing more common issues that don’t necessarily rise to clinically diagnostic levels but can be equally disconcerting and uncomfortable in both personal and professional relationships. \nThis lighthearted class is designed for practicing therapists with clients of all ages. The workshop will be conducted via Zoom\, and teaching modalities will include a mix of clinical discussion\, lectures with clinical examples\, video illustrations\, and individual/group case exercises. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDistinctively examine high-maintenance relationships characterized by anger\, criticism\, martyrdom\, negativity\, neediness\, competition\, insensitivity\, and control.\nAddress strategies for universal psychotherapy office-specific challenges.\nContextualize Freud’s defense mechanisms.\nIdentify essential emotional regulation skills in adulthood.\nDevelop self-assessment capacity regarding the impact of stress on our lives and work.\nExplore multiple strategies to hold our center and maintain equilibrium in our practices.\nAccess provided references and resources for further study.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/difficult-people-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260226T193118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T193118Z
UID:44102-1784278800-1784305800@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕 Brand-New! The Major Arcana and the Hero’s Journey: Discovering Your Story Through Tarot 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nMeets Law & Ethics\, Health Equity\, or Cultural Competence Continuing Education Requirements!\nThe Major Arcana and the Hero’s Journey: Discovering Your Story Through Tarot\nPresented by Rebecca Bloom\, LMHC (she/her)\nWhen: Friday\, July 17th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 6 CEs (meets criteria for 2 Law & Ethics and 2 Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs) | Cost: $199.00\nEvery person is on a journey — one of becoming\, healing\, and finding meaning. The Major Arcana of the Tarot offers a beautiful reflection of this path. These 22 cards tell the story of the Hero’s Journey: the universal process of growth and transformation that mirrors each of our lives. Jung’s model of the hero’s journey is a path that clients can easily relate to in their own lives. In this workshop\, you’ll explore how the Tarot can help clients connect with their path through difficult times. \nThe Major Arcana begins with The Fool\, who takes a leap of faith into the unknown\, and ends with The World\, symbolizing a completed journey. Between these two cards lies the full range of human experience — discovery\, love\, loss\, challenge\, renewal\, and awakening. Each card helps clients reflect on how they learn\, heal\, and grow. \nWorking with these archetypes can help clients who recognize that the transformation is possible and that setbacks are part of the journey. Perhaps you are navigating a “Tower” moment of upheaval\, meeting your “Shadow” in The Devil\, or beginning a new chapter as The Fool once more. Through the imagery of the Tarot\, you will help clients to see their story not as fragmented or confusing\, but as meaningful — a necessary part of an unfolding journey toward wholeness. \nDuring this experiential workshop\, you’ll be guided through meditations\, creative exercises\, and creating Tarot cards. \nTarot\, when used in this way\, is not about prediction; it’s about reflection. It’s a way of accessing unconscious wisdom — the part of you that already knows what healing and integration look like. Jung described this process as individuation: the journey of becoming your fullest\, most authentic self. \nThrough the language of the Major Arcana\, you can learn to trust this inner process\, honor the changes you’re experiencing\, and view your challenges as meaningful steps along your path. Whether you are seeking clarity\, self-compassion\, or a deeper sense of purpose\, the Tarot offers a gentle\, creative way to reconnect with your own story — the myth you are living and the hero you are becoming. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nRecognize how the Hero’s Journey helps clients on their healing journey\nUnderstand the lessons of the major arcana through a therapeutic lens\nGain confidence in using tarot in clinical settings.\nHelping clients reconnect with intuition\, purpose\, and inner guidance\nExplore art making for self-care\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/major-arcana-heros-journey-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Ethics,Health Equity
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Bloom%2C LMHC (she/her)":MAILTO:rebecca.bloom.seattle@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260720T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260219T191235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T164350Z
UID:44075-1784548800-1784554200@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Lunch & Learn: Threat Analysis: Improving Self-Regulation with Practical Brain Science 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nLunch & Learn: Threat Analysis: Improving Self-Regulation with Practical Brain Science\nPresented by: Hannah Smith\, MA\, LMHC\, CGP\nWhen: Monday\, July 20th\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\n\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 1.5 CEs | $25.00\nYou will be hard-pressed to find a client in therapy that does not deal with anxiety\, and we all know the rate of people going to therapy for trauma treatment has been significant for some time. \nThen\, we have neurodivergent people who have steadily activated nervous systems we often diagnose as anxiety disorders\, especially social anxiety. \nIn any case\, the results of dysregulation can be destabilizing\, making people feel as if they are under threat\, which could lead to relational issues or cause them to miss out on their lives. \nBut what if it didn’t have to be this way? \nWith advances in our understanding of modern neuroscience and within the framework of Interpersonal Neurobiology\, we now recognize that there are two major neural pathways to nervous system activation\, each indicating a different type of threat. The key is to learn to detect the type of activation occurring and to respond appropriately to each. \nIn this session\, you will learn the science behind these two paths to dysregulation and an easy method to help show clients so they\, too\, can choose the right set of responses to whatever “present moment” situation they find themselves in\, resulting in more effective responses and less overall fear and activation. \nImagine!  A reduction in general\, separation\, and social anxiety! Improved outcomes in trauma when it’s not exacerbated by ongoing fear responses.  If you want to contribute to these outcomes\, this will be an hour well spent! \nWORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:\n\nIdentify and describe the neuro-biological systems involved in nervous system dysregulation\nExplain the two paths to activation\, why they occur\, and the appropriate responses to each\nApply a method to help clients tell the difference between the two paths so they have more buy-in for doing the work of self-regulation\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/unch-learn-threat-analysis-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Autism Awareness Month 2026,Lunch & Learns,Neurodiversity
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Smith MA%2C LMHC%2C CGP (she/her)":MAILTO:hannah@potentialfinders.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T121500
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260219T184651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184651Z
UID:44071-1785315600-1785327300@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Ethics of Self-Disclosure: To Tell or Not To Tell
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs\nEthics of Self-Disclosure: To Tell or Not To Tell\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Wednesday\, July 29th\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00\nWorkshop Description:\nWhat were you taught about self-disclosure to clients in grad school? Are you wondering whether or not to disclose “something” to your clients? Self-disclosure in therapy is complex and dynamic. During this workshop\, we will have our eye on ethics as we explore considerations for clinician self-disclosure to clients. Self-disclosure has several dimensions\, including clinical\, therapeutic\, technical\, and\, in some cases\, legal or regulatory. We will examine the nature of self-disclosure\, including potential benefits and risks. Attention will specifically be given to ethical considerations\, namely\, relevant ethical principles\, and a typology of self-disclosure using case vignettes. Finally\, key recommendations will be given for clinicians to consider in their course of self-disclosure opportunities. Clinicians will be encouraged to “know thyself” and their ethical responsibilities to best utilize the avenue of appropriate self-disclosure. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nComprehend and describe key aspects of therapeutic self-disclosure\, including potential benefits and risks.\nExamine and articulate key ethical considerations of self-disclosure\, including advantages and disadvantages.\nApply best practices for ethical and therapeutic self-disclosure by considering a variety of clinician and client factors.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/ethics-of-self-disclosure-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T121500
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260219T185647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T185647Z
UID:44073-1785488400-1785500100@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Stuck on Scroll: Clinical Strategies for Internet and Social Media Addiction 🆕
DESCRIPTION:🆕BRAND-NEW!🆕\nStuck on Scroll: Clinical Strategies for Internet and Social Media Addiction\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Friday\, July 31st\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs | $90.00\nWorkshop Description:\nAs screen time continues to rise across all age groups\, mental health professionals are seeing increasing impacts of internet\, social media\, and technology overuse on emotional\, relational\, and psychological well-being. This webinar equips clinicians with a practical\, research-informed understanding of screen addiction and problematic digital behaviors\, exploring how these issues manifest in clinical settings and what can be done to address them effectively. \nParticipants will examine recent data on prevalence and risk factors\, learn about the psychological and sociological mechanisms behind compulsive screen use (including social comparison\, algorithmic reinforcement\, and attachment dynamics)\, and gain tools to assess and treat clients struggling with digital overuse. The course offers evidence-based strategies—including CBT\, motivational interviewing\, and digital wellness planning—that can be integrated into therapeutic practice to help clients regain control\, set boundaries\, and develop healthier relationships with technology. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nIdentify signs and symptoms of problematic internet\, social media\, and screen use\, and distinguish between high engagement and clinically significant behavioral addiction.\nAnalyze the psychological\, neurological\, and sociocultural factors contributing to screen overuse\, including reward mechanisms\, social reinforcement\, and algorithmic design.\nImplement evidence-based clinical strategies to assess\, intervene\, and support clients in creating healthier digital habits and reducing screen-related distress.\n\nButton Text\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/tuck-on-scroll-clinical-strategies-for-internet-and-social-media-addiction-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260310T180028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T180028Z
UID:44186-1785920400-1785931200@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! The Empty Chair Technique: Building Bridges to Transformative Dialogues 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nThe Empty Chair Technique: Building Bridges to Transformative Dialogues\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Wednesday\, August 5th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs | $90.00\nThe empty chair technique is a powerful experiential tool that allows clients to explore internal conflicts\, unspoken emotions\, and relational dynamics in a tangible\, embodied way. This in-depth continuing education workshop introduces psychotherapists to the principles and practical applications of the empty chair\, helping clients engage in meaningful dialogues with parts of themselves\, significant others\, or unresolved experiences. \nParticipants will learn how this technique can deepen self-awareness\, facilitate emotional processing\, and promote insight and transformation. \nThrough demonstration\, discussion\, and experiential practice\, attendees will explore ways to ethically and effectively integrate the empty chair technique into therapy sessions. Therapists will leave with practical strategies for guiding clients through reflective\, expressive\, and transformative dialogues\, while enhancing therapeutic connection and promoting lasting change. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the theoretical foundations and therapeutic purposes of the empty chair technique.\nLearn strategies for ethically and effectively facilitating empty chair dialogues with clients.\nIdentify ways to integrate the empty chair technique into therapy to enhance self-awareness\, emotional processing\, and transformative insight.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/empty-chair-technique-august-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260306T190220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T190220Z
UID:44169-1786698000-1786725000@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Chronic Pain: Psychological and Somatic Strategies that Offer Relief and Hope
DESCRIPTION:Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs!\nChronic Pain: Psychological and Somatic Strategies that Offer Relief and Hope\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Friday\, August 14th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA approved): 6 Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $190.00 \nChronic pain is more than a physical symptom – it is a complex interplay of body\, mind\, and emotion that can impact every dimension of a client’s life. Stress\, trauma\, and persistent tension often amplify pain signals\, reinforcing cycles of discomfort\, hypervigilance\, and emotional dysregulation. \nThis in-depth continuing education workshop is designed for psychotherapists who want to bring a mind-body lens to chronic pain treatment. Participants will explore evidence-informed psychological and somatic strategies (including mindfulness\, grounding\, breathwork\, guided imagery\, hypnosis\, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)\, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy\, and body awareness interventions) that help reduce pain perception\, support regulation\, and foster resilience. \nAttendees will learn how to help clients shift their relationship with pain\, identify and release tension patterns\, and build self-regulation skills. Therapists will leave with practical tools and strategies for combining psychological insight and somatic techniques\, expanding their ability to guide clients toward relief\, restoration\, and improved quality of life. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of how psychological processes and somatic patterns interact in the experience of chronic pain.\nLearn evidence-informed somatic techniques (e.g.\, grounding\, breathwork\, body-awareness practices) that can reduce pain-related stress and support client regulation.\nExplore ways to integrate psychological interventions (e.g.\, cognitive reframing\, mindfulness\, compassion practices) with somatic strategies for holistic pain care.\nBuild skills to recognize and respond to somatic signals of pain and emotional distress\, guiding clients in developing self-soothing and regulation techniques.\nIdentify culturally sensitive approaches for tailoring mind-body interventions to clients with diverse experiences of pain.\nLearn methods for assessing the effectiveness of combined psychological and somatic strategies in reducing pain and enhancing resilience\nIdentify the emotional\, mental\, and spiritual impacts of living with chronic pain.\nUnderstand at least ten non-pharmaceutical ways to manage chronic pain.\nBecome familiar with the emotional issues surrounding chronic pain.\nDiscuss the role of grief and anger in living with chronic pain.\nExplore newer pain management tools such as somatic tracking.\nIdentify how to introduce pain management techniques appropriately to clients.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/chronic-pain-psychological-and-somatic-strategies-august-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260310T183045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T183045Z
UID:44191-1786968000-1786973400@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Lunch & Learn: Introduction to Somatic Psychotherapies 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nLunch & Learn: Introduction to Somatic Psychotherapies\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, August 17th\, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 1.5 CEs | $25.00\nSomatic psychotherapies rest on the understanding that the body holds important keys to healing trauma\, stress\, and emotional distress. This continuing education workshop will introduce psychotherapists to some of the most widely practiced somatic approaches (including Somatic Experiencing\, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy\, EMDR\, Brainspotting\, Hakomi Method\, and Emotional Freedom Technique). \nParticipants will gain a foundational understanding of how these methods view the mind-body connection\, the role of bodily sensations in emotional regulation\, and the ways somatic awareness can deepen therapeutic work. \nThe goal of this training is to provide a broad overview so clinicians can compare approaches and make informed decisions about which somatic modalities align with their interests\, client needs\, and practice settings. Participants will leave with a clearer map of the somatic therapy landscape and concrete ideas for integrating body-oriented awareness into their current clinical work. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the core principles shared across somatic psychotherapies.\nGain introductory knowledge of several popular approaches (e.g.\, Somatic Experiencing\, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy\, EMDR\, Brainspotting\, EFT).\nCompare and contrast the theoretical foundations\, methods\, and applications of different somatic modalities.\nLearn practical entry-point strategies for incorporating body awareness and regulation techniques into therapy sessions.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/lunch-learn-intro-somatic-psychotherapies-august-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learns
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260310T183937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T183937Z
UID:44193-1787130000-1787140800@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Boundaries: The Ethics of Creating Clarity\, Safety\, and Trust in Clinical Work
DESCRIPTION:Meets Professional Roles & Boundaries\nCE requirements!\nTherapeutic Boundaries: The Ethics of Creating Clarity\, Safety\, and Trust in Clinical Work\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Wednesday\, August 19th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs Meets Criteria for Professional Roles and Boundaries CEs or Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00\nClear\, ethical boundaries are essential for fostering safety\, trust\, and effective therapeutic relationships. This continuing education workshop introduces psychotherapists to the principles of establishing and maintaining professional boundaries while navigating complex clinical scenarios. \nParticipants will explore how boundary clarity supports client well-being\, enhances trust\, and prevents ethical dilemmas\, while examining the subtle ways boundaries can be challenged or blurred in practice. \nThrough case examples\, discussion\, and reflective exercises\, attendees will learn practical strategies for communicating\, negotiating\, and maintaining boundaries with clients. Therapists will leave with tools to create a safe and ethical therapeutic environment\, strengthen professional integrity\, and foster collaborative\, trust-based client relationships. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the ethical principles and importance of maintaining clear therapeutic boundaries.\nLearn strategies for establishing\, communicating\, and maintaining boundaries in clinical practice.\nIdentify ways to navigate boundary challenges to ensure safety\, trust\, and ethical integrity in therapy.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/therapeutic-boundaries-august-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics,Professional Roles & Boundaries
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191154
CREATED:20260303T190836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T190836Z
UID:44133-1787734800-1787761800@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Narrative Therapy as Transformational Practice: Re-Authoring the Soul 🆕
DESCRIPTION:BRAND-NEW!\nNarrative Therapy as Transformational Practice: Re-Authoring the Soul\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Wednesday\, August 26th\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 6 CEs | $190.00\nNarrative therapy invites us to view problems as separate from people and identity as something shaped through story\, culture\, and relationship. This day-long continuing education training offers clinicians a deep dive into the philosophical foundations and clinical applications of narrative therapy\, including externalization\, mapping the influence of the problem\, re-authoring conversations\, and definitional ceremonies. Participants will explore how dominant cultural narratives around pathology\, productivity\, trauma\, and identity influence both clients and clinicians — and how narrative practices can gently disrupt those scripts. \nThis training is highly experiential. Clinicians will leave with immediately usable interventions\, sample language for sessions\, and a deeper awareness of how their own professional identities are shaped by story. The emphasis throughout the day is on practical skill-building\, relational witnessing\, and reclaiming therapeutic conversations as spaces of possibility\, agency\, and meaning-making. \nWorkshop Objectives:\nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the philosophical foundations of narrative therapy\, including social constructionism\, externalization\, and the role of power in shaping identity narratives.\nDemonstrate the use of externalizing language to separate clients from problem-saturated stories in clinical conversations.\nApply re-authoring techniques to help clients identify unique outcomes and develop preferred identity narratives.\nFacilitate at least one structured experiential narrative intervention (e.g.\, definitional ceremony\, therapeutic letter writing\, or story-mapping exercise).\nAnalyze how cultural\, systemic\, and contextual factors influence dominant narratives impacting clients’ lives.\nIntegrate narrative practices into their existing clinical orientation while maintaining ethical and culturally responsive care.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/narrative-therapy-august-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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