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SUMMARY:💲SPECIAL SALE!💲 Lunch & Learn: Introduction to Inner Child Work 🆕
DESCRIPTION:💲Last-Minute Deal! 50% Off!💲\nBrand-New!\nLunch & Learn: Introduction to Inner Child Work\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, October 12th\, 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 NOW ONLY $12.50!\nContinuing Education Workshop Description:\nThe inner child represents the vulnerable\, creative\, and often wounded parts of ourselves shaped by early experiences. \nThis continuing education workshop introduces psychotherapists to the fundamentals of inner child work\, exploring how early relational patterns\, unmet needs\, and childhood experiences influence adult emotions\, behaviors\, and relationships. Participants will learn how to recognize signs of inner child wounds and understand their impact on clients’ current functioning. \nAttendees will explore practical strategies to help clients connect with\, nurture\, and heal their inner child. Therapists will leave with tools to integrate inner child work into therapy\, fostering self-compassion\, resilience\, and emotional integration for lasting growth and transformation. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the concept of the inner child and its influence on adult emotions\, behaviors\, and relationships.\nLearn strategies to help clients recognize\, connect with\, and nurture their inner child.\nIdentify interventions to support emotional integration\, self-compassion\, and healing through inner child work.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/introduction-to-inner-child-work-october-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Last-Minute Deals,Lunch & Learns
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T120000
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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\, October 14th\, 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
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/therapeutic-boundaries-october-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:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T120000
DTSTAMP:20250902T210301Z
CREATED:20250902T210301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T210301Z
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SUMMARY:Professional Wills: Why You Need One and How to Create It
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs!\nProfessional Wills: Why You Need One and How to Create It\nPresented by: Sandy Voit MS\, EdS\, LMHC\, CDFA\nWhen: Thursday\, October 15\, 2026\, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credits: CEs: 2 Law & Ethics CEs | $65.00\nARE YOU IN BREACH OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL ETHICS?\nYou have spent your entire professional career securing and storing medical records and ensuring your clients’ confidentiality. What happens to these records when you retire\, become disabled\, or die? \nDid you know that even if you die\, your estate could be held responsible for malpractice complaints and legal actions brought about by your failure to anticipate your demise? \nFor psychologists\, your Code of Ethics dictates that you are expected to “make reasonable efforts to plan for facilitating services in the event that psychological services are interrupted by factors such as the psychologist’s illness\, death\, unavailability\, relocation\, or retirement…” The same ethical mandate applies to Mental Health Counselors\, Marriage and Family Therapists\, and Social Workers. \nThis workshop provides information and examples of how to prepare for such a situation – creating a Professional Will and identifying a Professional Executor to handle the legal and ethical details necessary to protect yourself and your practice. If something happens to you\, you need a similarly licensed professional (not your spouse or child) to deal with your clients/patients\, confidential records\, office leases\, obtain releases\, make referrals\, etc. In addition\, your clients/patients will likely need help in their grieving and necessary transition to another therapist. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/professional-wills-october-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T181326Z
CREATED:20260617T181326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T181326Z
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SUMMARY:Law & Ethics of the Clinical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs!\nLaw & Ethics of the Clinical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)\nPresented by: Eric Ström\, PhD\, Attorney at Law\, LMHC\nWhen: Friday\, October 16th\, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)\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\nContinuing Education Workshop Description\nWhile new and emerging technologies can provide clinicians with powerful and effective clinical tools\, such technologies also have the potential to create a range of new challenges. In this workshop\, we will address the specific legal and ethical implications of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the practice of behavioral health. We will identify and discuss the evolving standards found in federal law\, state law\, and professional codes of ethics.  Participants will gain the ability to identify and implement a legally and ethically sound approach to evaluating and implementing new AI technologies in clinical practice. \nContinuing Education Workshop Learning Objectives\nAfter taking part in this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the emerging ethical standards related to the clinical use of AI\nApply federal HIPAA standards to the use of AI-powered clinical tools\nCreate strategies to effectively evaluate the clinical applicability of new technologies\nApply legal and ethical standards regarding the use of AI to clinical practice\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/ethics-clinical-use-of-ai-october-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics
ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Str%C3%B6m%2C PhD%2C Attorney at Law%2C LMHC (he/him)":MAILTO:eric@strom-consulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T180308Z
CREATED:20260619T180308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T180308Z
UID:44458-1792411200-1792416600@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Lunch & Learn: Self-Care Practices for Neurodivergent Clients 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nHealth Equity or Cultural Competence CEs!\nLunch & Learn: Self-Care Practices for Neurodivergent Clients\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, October 19th\, 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 Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs  | $25.00\nContinuing Education Workshop Description:\nNeurodivergent clients often experience unique stressors\, sensory sensitivities\, and societal pressures that can make standard self-care recommendations less effective or even overwhelming. \nThis brief but information-packed continuing education workshop introduces psychotherapists to tailored approaches for supporting self-care in neurodivergent populations. Participants will explore strategies for co-creating self-care plans that honor clients’ needs\, preferences\, and neurodiverse experiences\, while promoting well-being\, resilience\, and autonomy. \nAttendees will learn how to adapt self-care practices to be accessible\, meaningful\, and sustainable for neurodivergent clients. Therapists will leave with tools to help clients identify personalized self-care routines\, manage stress effectively\, and enhance overall quality of life. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the unique self-care needs and challenges faced by neurodivergent clients.\nLearn strategies for co-creating accessible and meaningful self-care plans tailored to individual neurodivergent experiences.\nIdentify ways to support clients in implementing sustainable self-care practices that enhance well-being and resilience.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/self-care-practices-for-neurodivergent-clients-october-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:20261022T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T133000
DTSTAMP:20260930T171346Z
CREATED:20260619T190036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T171346Z
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SUMMARY:💲SPECIAL SALE!💲 The Relational Dance of Emotional Dependence 🆕
DESCRIPTION:💲Last-Minute Deal! $50 Off!💲\nBrand-New!\nMeets Professional Roles & Boundaries CE Requirements!\nThe Relational Dance of Emotional Dependence\nPresented by: Kristie Baber\, MSW\, LICSW\, CCTP\nWhen: Thursday\, October 22nd\, 2026 | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live via Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link via email the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 4 CEs\, including 2 Professional Roles & Boundaries CEs | Cost: $109.00 NOW ONLY $59.00!\nContinuing Education Workshop Description:\nWe’ve all learned that codependence is a bad word – but what if that is an oversimplification of an otherwise healthy continuum of emotional dependence? \nIn this continuing education workshop\, we will define and understand dependence\, codependence\, and interdependence without fatalism or gaslighting. This training will provide an overview of human attachment and how both our drive for connection and our tolerance for it are established in our early years. \nWith compassion\, we’ll explore the dynamics of overreliance and discuss what codependence actually is (and\, equally important\, what it is not). We’ll also acknowledge the gold standard of interdependence and how to assist clients in developing and repairing relationships to that end. Most relevantly\, we will address treatment planning and provide practical tools to leverage therapeutic change for our clients struggling in relationships – with themselves and others. \nThis continuing education workshop is designed for practicing therapists with clients of all ages. The workshop will be conducted in a Zoom format\, and teaching modalities will include a mix of clinical discussion\, lecture with case examples and video illustrations\, as well as individual exercises. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\n\nUnderstand attachment patterns and clinical presentations of emotional dependency in friendships\, intimate relationships\, parenting\, and family systems.\nAppreciate interpersonal dependency as a healthy relational system.\nRecognize common client histories and red flags that typify codependency.\nConfront the dynamics of overreliance – vulnerability\, validation\, and interpersonal control.\nConsider establishing healthy boundaries as a key strategy for maintaining identity and addressing unhealthy boundary profiles\, including nonexistent\, weak or poorly expressed\, and rigid boundaries.\nUnderline professional boundaries in our role as therapists with a clinical population that may be struggling in this area.\nProvide strategies for clients to navigate and repair inevitable relational ruptures as well as develop other skills that promote healthy interpersonal dependency.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/the-relational-dance-of-emotional-dependence-october-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Last-Minute Deals,Professional Roles & Boundaries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260930T171703Z
CREATED:20260619T182335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T171703Z
UID:44460-1792746000-1792773000@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:💲SPECIAL SALE!💲More Than “Dear Diary”: The Clinical Use of Journaling in Therapy
DESCRIPTION:💲Last-Minute Deal! $50 Off!💲\nMore Than “Dear Diary”: The Clinical Use of Journaling in Therapy\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Friday\, October 23\, 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 Now Only $140.00!\nContinuing Education Workshop Description:\nJournaling in session or as homework opens up an entirely new dimension of therapeutic processing for our clients. But journaling is so much more than free writing. It also includes many expressive writing techniques you will learn in this training\, such as unsent letters\, lists of 100\, sentence stems\, AlphaPoems\, dialoguing\, clustering\, touchstones\, and more. \nMany clients already journal independently and will be curious about and open to incorporating expressive writing into their treatment. Most people are thrilled to have the opportunity to utilize creativity during their healing journey. \nJournaling therapy is an evidence-based modality and has proven effective in addressing mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder\, anxiety\, depression\, eating disorders\, grief and loss\, low self-esteem\, and substance abuse. Expressive writing also resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds\, making it an indispensable part of any clinician’s toolbox. \nIn this continuing education workshop\, you will explore the history of therapeutic journaling and learn how expressive writing can be used with clients in various ways. We will also discuss how to help clients create and maintain a consistent and fulfilling journaling practice outside of sessions. \nThis training will be experiential and interactive\, so please have a notebook or journal and something to write with on hand! \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\nAttendees of this workshop will: \n\nLearn the history of therapeutic journaling.\nIdentify the guidelines that should be used when deciding when and how to use therapeutic journaling.\nBecome familiar with the principles behind different therapeutic journaling techniques.\nDiscuss the mental health benefits of therapeutic journaling.\nPractice at least ten different techniques of therapeutic journaling.\nExplore how to use therapeutic journaling with different populations.\nIdentify how to help clients build a structured and consistent journaling practice.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/clinical-use-of-journaling-in-therapy-october-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Last-Minute Deals
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260930T172912Z
CREATED:20260817T235400Z
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SUMMARY:💲SPECIAL SALE!💲 Beyond Answers: Strengthening Our Client’s Inner Compass through Ancient Runes 🆕
DESCRIPTION:💲Last-Minute Deal! $50 Off!💲\nBrand-New!\nLaw & Ethics\, Health Equity\, and Cultural Competence CEs!\nBeyond Answers: Strengthening Our Client’s Inner Compass through Ancient Runes\nPresented by: Kylani St. Clair\, LMHC\, CCTP\, RYT\nWhen: Friday\, October 23rd\, 2026 | 10:00 am – 1:00 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 -counts as Law & Ethics\, Health Equity\, or Cultural Competence | $99.00 NOW ONLY $49.00!\nContinuing Education Workshop Description:\nAmbivalence and uncertainty are common sources of distress for many clients\, who often look to therapists for answers\, reassurance\, and confirmation that they are making the “right” decision. Although psychotherapy cannot eliminate life’s ambiguities\, it can help clients cultivate something even more enduring: an inner compass rooted in self-trust\, personal values\, and meaningful reflection. \nThis experiential continuing education workshop introduces clinicians to the Elder Futhark rune system as an ancient symbolic framework for facilitating deeper therapeutic reflection and meaningful dialogue. Rather than using runes for prediction or divination\, participants will learn to incorporate their symbolism into psychotherapy as a client-centered tool for cultivating intuition\, exploring values\, constructing meaning\, and strengthening clients’ capacity to navigate uncertainty. Throughout the training\, runes are presented as one historical symbolic tradition that can support reflection\, not as a system of universal truth or prescribed belief. \nParticipants will experience the same reflective exercises they may later facilitate with clients\, gaining firsthand insight into the therapeutic process before integrating these interventions into clinical practice. Clinicians will learn practical strategies for incorporating rune symbolism into treatment while maintaining ethical practice\, cultural humility\, and respect for each client’s worldview. \nParticipants will leave with practical interventions they can adapt to a variety of clinical populations\, along with a deeper understanding of how symbolic facilitation can foster self-discovery\, meaning-making\, and confidence in the face of life’s uncertainties. The foundations of Jungian psychotherapy were built with instruments like mythology\, dreams\, archetypal symbols\, and ancient hieroglyphs. Jung regarded runes as a vital tool in “shaping one’s identity and life’s narrative\,” with a unique ability to connect our unconscious with our conscious (Samuels\, 1986; Stein\, 2021). \nRather than helping clients search for certainty\, clinicians will learn to foster greater self-trust\, reflection\, and confidence in navigating life’s inevitable ambiguities—empowering clients to access the wisdom they already possess. Jung highlighted the therapist’s role in psychotherapy as supporting patients in their own journey of “seeking deeper self=understanding” rather than providing simplistic yes-or-no answers. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives\n\nDescribe the historical origins\, cultural context\, and traditional use of the Elder Futhark rune system.\nDifferentiate the therapeutic use of runes from divination practices while maintaining appropriate ethical boundaries and scope of practice.\nExplain how rune symbolism can facilitate intuition\, values exploration\, meaning-making\, and clients’ ability to navigate uncertainty.\nObserve therapeutic techniques for incorporating runes into psychotherapy to facilitate reflection\, insight\, and meaningful dialogue.\nApply ethical principles\, cultural humility\, and health equity considerations when introducing rune-based interventions.\nDevelop practical strategies for incorporating rune-based interventions into treatment while honoring client autonomy\, informed consent\, and individual worldviews.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/beyond-answers-strengthening-our-clients-inner-compass-through-ancient-runes-october-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Ethics,Health Equity,Last-Minute Deals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T163000
DTSTAMP:20260930T172350Z
CREATED:20260311T182351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T172350Z
UID:44219-1793350800-1793377800@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:💲SPECIAL SALE!💲Attachment and the Neurobiology of Relationships
DESCRIPTION:💲Last-Minute Deal! $50 Off!💲\nAttachment and the Neurobiology of Relationships\nPresented by: Kristie Baber\, MSW\, LICSW\, CCTP\nWhen: Friday\, October 30th\, 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 Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 6 CEs | $190.00 NOW ONLY $140.00!\nThis continuing education 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. \nWorkshop Objectives:\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
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/attachment-and-the-neurobiology-of-relationships-october-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Last-Minute Deals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T133000
DTSTAMP:20260901T212247Z
CREATED:20260901T212247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T212247Z
UID:44554-1793620800-1793626200@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Lunch & Learn: Best Practices for Managing Anxiety 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nLunch & Learn: Best Practices for Managing Anxiety\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, November 2nd\, 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\nContinuing Education Workshop Description:\nAnxiety is one of the most common presenting concerns in therapy\, impacting clients’ emotional well-being\, relationships\, and daily functioning. \nThis continuing education workshop introduces psychotherapists to evidence-based strategies for assessing\, understanding\, and managing anxiety in clinical practice. Participants will explore the psychological\, physiological\, and behavioral dimensions of anxiety\, as well as practical interventions to reduce distress and enhance coping. \nThrough discussion and experiential exercises\, attendees will learn how to apply cognitive-behavioral\, mindfulness-based\, and somatic techniques to support clients in managing anxiety. Therapists will leave with practical tools to help clients regulate their nervous system\, reframe anxious thoughts\, and build resilience in the face of uncertainty and stress. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the psychological\, physiological\, and behavioral aspects of anxiety.\nLearn evidence-based strategies\, including cognitive-behavioral\, mindfulness\, and somatic approaches\, for managing anxiety in therapy.\nIdentify ways to integrate anxiety management interventions into assessment\, treatment planning\, and clinical sessions.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/best-practices-for-managing-anxiety-november-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:20261104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T121500
DTSTAMP:20260901T173657Z
CREATED:20260901T173657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T173657Z
UID:44550-1793782800-1793794500@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! DBT Solutions for Family Gatherings 🆕
DESCRIPTION:🆕BRAND-NEW!🆕\nDBT Solutions for Family Gatherings\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Wednesday\, November 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 (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs | $90.00\nContinuing Education Workshop Description:\nThe holiday season can bring both joy and stress as clients navigate complex family dynamics\, heightened emotions\, and social expectations. \nThis continuing education workshop equips mental health professionals with practical Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills tailored specifically to help clients manage emotional intensity\, maintain interpersonal effectiveness\, and practice mindfulness during family gatherings and festive events. \nThis workshop offers a nuanced exploration of DBT principles and techniques—such as distress tolerance\, emotion regulation\, and radical acceptance—and provides strategies for helping clients apply these skills in emotionally charged holiday contexts. Participants will leave with actionable tools to empower clients toward greater emotional balance\, improved communication\, and meaningful connection during the holiday season and beyond. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\n\nIdentify and explain at least three core DBT skills—such as emotion regulation\, mindfulness\, and distress tolerance—that are particularly beneficial during family gatherings and holiday stressors.\nApply DBT interventions to case examples involving family conflict\, emotional triggers\, or overwhelming social interactions during the holiday season.\nDevelop a customized DBT-based toolkit to assist clients in preparing for and managing challenging emotions\, interpersonal dynamics\, and self-care needs during holiday events and family engagements.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/dbt-solutions-for-family-gatherings-november-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:20261105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260820T170511Z
CREATED:20260820T170511Z
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SUMMARY:Reaching the Inner Child: Using Brain-based Internal Family Systems Therapy to Treat Trauma and Personality Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Reaching the Inner Child: Using Integrated\, Brain-based Internal Family Systems Therapy to Treat Trauma and Personality Disorders\nPresented by: Hannah Smith\, MA\, LMHC\, CGP\nWhen: Thursday\, November 5th\, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM\n\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 \nContinuing Education Workshop Description:\nModern neuroscience has provided us with valuable and targeted information to help in understanding and healing the traumatized brain\, including those with severe developmental trauma who later end up with “personality disorder” diagnoses. \nUnfortunately\, much of this valuable information remains abstract and out of reach to those doing the actual work of trauma treatment. \nThis workshop will address these issues by combining insights from neuroscience with an evidence-based treatment approach known as Internal Family Systems. \nInternal Family Systems is a treatment modality created in the 1980s by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz. Trained as a couples and family therapist\, Dr. Schwartz realized the same dynamics he found in family systems also presented within individuals. His work reveals the brain’s natural ability to create different parts\, known as Managers\, Firefighters\, and Exiles\, to protect the core\, undamaged self. His theory is non-pathologizing\, allowing us to see “diagnoses” as “strategies” and recognizing the protective nature of the “Internal Family.” Using modern brain science and these well-established concepts\, we can isolate and treat the “Inner Child” – those parts that carry traumatic memory – more effectively. \nIn this dynamic\, experiential session\, you will learn the underlying framework of Internal Family Systems from both traditional and neuroscience-informed perspectives\, allowing for greater understanding of yourself and your client and providing higher precision in therapeutic work. By applying narrative and imagery-based techniques in real time\, you will incorporate what is known about brain processing into your work\, enabling you to reach “the Inner Child” more efficiently and safely. Attendees will grow in their practical understanding and application of neuroscience to help reduce shame\, increase client engagement\, improve outcomes\, and – as an added bonus – reduce clinician burnout! \nCONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES: \n• Consider Internal Family Systems (IFS) structure and techniques from both traditional and neuroscience-informed perspectives\n• Apply a non-pathologizing treatment model to reduce shame and increase client ability to grow and change.\n• Use “Externalization of Parts” and other somatic\, imagery- and analogy-based techniques to develop the concept of the “Inner Child” to promote experiences that create new neural connections that lead to lasting change and healing\n• Learn techniques to teach internal communication and self-compassion and define and measure success in more effective ways\n• Communicate modern neuroscience principles of neuroplasticity\, mentalization\, and somatic responding as they relate to IFS and the “Inner Child” in a user-friendly manner\n• Apply newly learned skills in real-time to build competency and confidence as a practitioner \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/reaching-the-inner-child-november-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Smith MA%2C LMHC%2C CGP (she/her)":MAILTO:hannah@potentialfinders.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T163000
DTSTAMP:20260113T180953Z
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SUMMARY:Menopause and Mental Health: Navigating the Challenges from Perimenopause to Post-Menopause
DESCRIPTION:Meets Health Equity or Cultural Competence Continuing Education Requirements!\nMenopause and Mental Health: Navigating the Challenges from Perimenopause to Post-Menopause\nPresented by Rebecca Bloom\, LMHC (she/her)\nWhen: Friday\, November 6th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live in-person at the Shoreline Center. \nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 6 CEs (meets criteria for Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs) | Cost: $199.00\nThe experience of pre-menopause/perimenopause\, menopause\, and post-menopause is rarely talked about\, but thousands of people are diagnosed daily with menopause-related challenges. \nIt shows up in clinical settings in many ways: if someone has been medically induced and is having many symptoms at once; if the whole family system is under stress because “now Mom is mad all the time;” if a client cannot get a medical doctor to address that all her symptoms are connected; or a client feels sex is just “too painful now” and plans never to have sex again. \nAs clinicians who may be in perimenopause\, menopause\, or post-menopause ourselves\, do not understand our own bodies anymore and may find our work life more difficult than ever. \nYou may have a 48-year-old female client referred by a medical doctor. This new client has no history of depression\, but suddenly\, she cannot get out of bed\, she cannot track her thoughts\, and her blood pressure is through the roof. In this workshop\, you will learn that these are all symptoms of perimenopause or menopause. \nIn this workshop\, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the 37 most common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause that affect us physically\, mentally\, emotionally\, cognitively\, and spiritually. \nIn addition\, you will learn how to talk with your clients about these symptoms and how to help them advocate outside the walls of your office for themselves and the medical care they need. We will also look at how biases and inequalities surrounding race and gender (collectively\, we’ll say women\, but we mean that in a very inclusive way to include those who identify as a woman\, those who are assigned female at birth (AFAB) but are transgender or non-binary but still have female reproductive organs and hormones)\, LGBTQIA+\, socio-economic status\, and more impact whether someone receives accessible\, affordable\, adequate\, and effective health care. \nWe will also explore how the lack of adequate medical care for girls\, women\, and those AFAB continues throughout their lifespan and greatly impacts all aspects of their lives. This lack of adequate\, affirming medical attention leads to this natural hormonal experience negatively impacting “everything” in our lives. \nThe destabilization and loss process in menopause will be explored from various angles. What does it mean to no longer be of “child-bearing age”? Is that transition cause for celebration? Is it a tremendous loss? What does it currently mean to be a “crone”? We will explore how this role has changed over time and in various cultures. \nThe latest neuroscience research suggests that the loss of estrogen in the brain has major impacts on many bodily systems. What does it mean to go on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)? Some current research suggests that HRT is safe for up to ten years. We will examine why this protocol changed and what it means for our clients and ourselves. \nWe will also explore natural options for care and support during the various phases of menopause. “Have your fans at the ready!” Let’s spend the day talking about menopause and learning about what impacts our receiving affirming\, effective medical care\, including the fact that the average medical doctor receives only one hour– in TOTAL—of formal training on menopause. You will leave this workshop knowing much more than when you arrived\, knowledge that will help your clients and you on your journey. \nObjectives:\n\nLearn the three stages of menopause.\nLearn the 37 most common symptoms of menopause.\nAddress how to help clients feel more stable in this process.\nLearn how culture impacts on menopause.\nAddress the experience of gender and gender bias across the lifespan.\nDestigmatize menopause and encourage authentic\, effective discussions.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/menopause-and-mental-health-november-2026/
LOCATION:Shoreline Center\, 18560 1st Ave NE\, Shoreline\, WA\, 98155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Bloom%2C LMHC (she/her)":MAILTO:rebecca.bloom.seattle@gmail.com
GEO:47.7655581;-122.327469
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260312T154037Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics Through a Hollywood Lens
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics and Professional Roles & Boundaries CEs!\nEthics Through a Hollywood Lens\nPresented by: Kristie Baber\, MSW\, LICSW\, CCTP\nWhen: Thursday\, November 12th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live via Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link via email the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW Approved): 6 CEs – All 6 can be used for Law & Ethics CEs OR 4 Law & Ethics CEs and 2 Professional Roles & Boundaries CEs | Cost: $199.00\nIf we’re being honest\, sometimes it’s hard to feel motivated to take yet another ethics class. But whether we’ve been practicing for years or just starting to integrate the full meaning of our values into the clinical work\, it is essential to reconsider how our field’s ethical principles and standards apply to the actual daily practice with clients. This class will explore some of the most common ethical pitfalls ensnaring even the most experienced therapists. \nThis class is intended to be an entertaining guide to the ethical practice and professional responsibility we strive to attain. From a storytelling perspective\, we’ll look at some slippery slopes\, regrettable missteps\, and colossal blunders. Our focus will primarily be on ethical considerations within the therapeutic relationship – boundary crossings & violations\, professional competency & misconduct\, and the risks of compassion fatigue. \nThis full-day class is designed for practicing therapists with clients of all ages. The workshop will be conducted in a Zoom format. Teaching modalities will include clinical discussion\, lectures with many case examples\, video illustrations\, and small group and individual exercises. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDefine professional competence and identify our scope of practice.\nDifferentiate between boundary crossings and violations.\nIdentify potential impacts of transference and countertransference on ethical practice.\nUtilize Ling & Hauck’s ETHICS model as an option for decision-making.\nExplore the ethical risks of compassion fatigue and strategies to mitigate them.\nDetermine resources and supports for ethical decision-making.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/ethics-through-a-hollywood-lens-november-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics,Professional Roles & Boundaries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T163000
DTSTAMP:20261005T085839Z
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SUMMARY:Now $100 Off! Becoming a Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinician: Understanding ADHD and Autism through a Strengths-Based\, Neurodivergent-Affirming Lens
DESCRIPTION:Now $100 Off!\nLaw & Ethics\, Health Equity\,\nand Cultural Competence CEs!\nBecoming a Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinician: Understanding ADHD and Autism through a Strengths-Based\, Neurodivergent-Affirming Lens\nPresented by: B Lourenco\, MA\, LMHC\nWhen:  This continuing education workshop series will be held for three consecutive days: Thursday\, November 12th\, through Saturday\, November 14th\, from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific / 12:00 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the event.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 18 CEs (12 CEs can be used for Cultural Competence or Health Equity CEs\, and 6 can be used for Law & Ethics CEs) | Was $599.00 – NOW ONLY $499.00! *** (see below for payment options)\nAs technology advances and mental health education becomes increasingly available\, the population has become more self-aware. The world is changing quickly\, and with it\, more and more people realize that their brains work differently from others. \nDue to the influence of social media and the shift to focusing on lived experience as a legitimate means of diagnosis\, we are seeing a sudden increase in clients who identify as Autistic and/or an ADHDer. We find that clients are speaking up and finding validation of what they have always known: their brains operate differently from the brains of their peers\, colleagues\, friends\, and families. As a result\, we are seeing a sudden increase in the young adult and middle-aged population who identify as being Neurodivergent in a Neurotypical world. \nThis continuing education workshop series is designed to help clinicians build greater awareness and familiarity with ADHD and Autistic experiences. Participants will come away from this course with a deeper understanding of ADHD and Autism from the Neurodiversity-Affirming Paradigm that focuses on strengths and differences\, not diagnoses\, disorders\, and deficits. \nEspecially following the COVID pandemic and its sometimes long-term impact on the brain and the immune system’s inflammatory processes\, many clients report having different and often challenging sensory processing experiences. We are seeing more adults presenting in our offices reporting that they now have issues not only with taste and smell but also with a range of visual\, hearing\, tactile\, balance\, and internal bodily sensations they never experienced before\, as well as difficulties with attention and memory. This begs the question: have these brain differences always been there\, or have they now been sensitized or magnified by exposure to COVID and months-long isolation? \nMany adults are now recognizing they are not alone and are demanding that they not be dismissed or invalidated any longer\, often having experienced the continued frustration of providers questioning their own lived experiences and\, as a result\, having been either undiagnosed or underdiagnosed due to outdated and debunked diagnostic criteria still used by mainstream psychiatrists and physicians. These individuals are finding validation for what they have long suspected: their brains work differently from those of their peers\, families\, and friends. \nWith new research available and an increasingly empowered clientele\, we see more than ever the need to remain current in our understanding of–and support for–those who have brain differences. Committed to blending cutting-edge scientific evidence with the lived experiences of our clients\, Cascadia Training is delighted to offer a new workshop series designed to help clinicians build greater awareness and familiarity with ADHD and Autistic experiences. \nUpon completion of this series\, participants will have a deeper understanding of ADHD and Autism through the Neurodiversity Affirming Paradigm\, which focuses on strengths and differences\, not disorders\, diagnoses\, or deficits! \nWoven throughout the series are the law and ethics of working with neurodivergent clients\, including the danger of misdiagnoses\, and the harm of using biased\, outdated\, debunked diagnostic criteria leading to the underdiagnosis of ADHD and Autism spectrum experiences. In addition\, participants will learn about and identify pathologizing\, stigmatizing\, and harmful treatment protocols and clinical interventions still utilized by providers in educational\, physical\, and mental health professions. \nThis series uses a system developed explicitly by B Lourenco\, an expert on ADHD and Autism. The course focuses to a large degree on the internal\, lived experience of neurodiversity. Each of the six weekly sessions will include a didactic portion\, an experiential section\, and direct case consultation time. All modules will include lecture\, video\, and experiential segments. \nCertificate Program Daily Modules \nDay One:   \n\nSensory Systems  – Getting in touch with the sensory system is the most critical step in supporting neurodivergent clients. Sensory information can regulate emotional and physical experiences. In addition\, we will focus on using sensory profiles\, menus\, and diets to support day-to-day quality of life.\nCommunication and Relationships – Understanding how those with Autism and ADHD communicate creates room for therapeutic connection. With this understanding\, we will dive into tools for managing meltdowns and shutdowns in an affirming way.\n\nDay Two:   \n\nAttending and Executive Function – This module will explain why those with Autism and ADHD face challenges attending to their environment by addressing social expectations on perceptions of “functioning.” You will also learn how to use the client’s natural rhythms to support positive functionality.\nSocial Systems and Disability – Understanding how society directly impacts the lives of people with disabilities. We will focus on how clinicians can incorporate advocacy into their practice and tools to unlearn neurotypical values by connecting clients to personal values.\n\nDay Three:  \n\nDifferentials and Comorbidities – This module will teach participants how to rule out or “dial in” on other mental health concerns or diagnoses. We will present comorbidities that exist with your neurodivergent clients and how to effectively support them in a non-stigmatizing way. The role of trauma and grief in the lived experience of clients who identify as neurodivergent will be discussed\, as well as the impact of these events on the developing brain. We will process how to best support the grief and disenfranchised losses felt by our autistic and ADHD clients and their families.\nThe Use of Joy As a Tool Against Oppression. Creating celebrations of being neurodivergent and finding joy in everyday life as we partner with our neurodivergent clients. The Neurodivergent-affirming certificate program series will conclude with various celebrations we can share with our clients and the shift to viewing “joy itself as a tool against oppression.” As clinicians\, it is important for us to first comprehend–and then share– the ways that society benefits from neurodiversity in general and ADHD and Autism\, in particular. We will conclude by learning ways to help our clients celebrate their neurodiversity and see themselves through an affirming\, strengths-based lens.\n\nOther topics that will be covered in this practice- and life-altering certificate program series include\, but are not limited to: \n\nAlexithymia and Dysthymia\nARFID\nMisophonia\nGender and sexuality in the ADHD and Autistic communities\nThe role of menstruation on ADHD and Autistic brains\nInterdependence vs codependence and/or independence\nMyths and stigmas about neurodivergent people\nExperiences of abuse in neurodivergent people\nPervasive Desire for Autonomy (PDA)\n\n***Payment 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. Please email us at hello@cascadiatraining.org for more information. \nFor payment plans\, you can select paying 50% today and 50% due on November 30\, 2026. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/becoming-neurodivergent-affirming-clinician-november-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Ethics,Health Equity,Last-Minute Deals,Neurodiversity
ORGANIZER;CN="B Lourenco%2C MA%2C LMHC (she/her)":MAILTO:blourencotherapy@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T123000
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SUMMARY:Law and Ethics of Imminent Harm: Understanding Mandatory Reporting and Client Lethality Obligations
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs!\nLaw and Ethics of Imminent Harm: Understanding Mandatory Reporting and Client Lethality Obligations\nPresented by: Eric Ström\, PhD\, Attorney at Law\, LMHC\nWhen: Friday\, November 13th\, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)\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\nContinuing Education Workshop Description\nFor many clinicians\, client lethality and mandatory reporting are some of the most difficult topics to navigate. In this workshop\, we will examine the applicable Washington State and Federal laws regarding mandatory reporting obligations\, specifically focusing on how these rules apply to behavioral health and substance use disorder clinicians. We will also discuss the boundaries and standards of clinician liability for client harm to self or others as defined in Washington State case law. Participants will gain increased ability to implement strategies to minimize risk and to limit liability to best support their clients. This course is intended to meet ethics CEU requirements \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\n• Describe Washington state legal standards regarding duty to warn/duty to protect \n• Locate and compare legal and ethical standards regarding mandatory reporting obligations \n• Create and evaluate strategies to meet legal reporting requirements while maximizing client support \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/law-and-ethics-of-imminent-harm-understanding-mandatory-reporting-november-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics
ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Str%C3%B6m%2C PhD%2C Attorney at Law%2C LMHC (he/him)":MAILTO:eric@strom-consulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T121500
DTSTAMP:20260910T214718Z
CREATED:20260619T183449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T214718Z
UID:44462-1794992400-1795004100@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Ethical Considerations of Transference and Countertransference 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nLaw & Ethics CEs!\nEthical Considerations of Transference and Countertransference\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Wednesday\, November 18\, 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 | $99.00\nContinuing Education Workshop Description:\nTransference and countertransference are natural occurrences within the interpersonal relationship between client and therapist. Gaining understanding of how these phenomena occur in therapy and everyday life encourages clinicians to be more fully attuned with their clients and track important meanings in the work. \nThis continuing education workshop will explain these events and illustrate how they manifest in therapy. Emphasis on how to stay “on track” during these unconscious processes will be shared. Discussion will also examine how the therapist can understand and manage their own experiences of countertransference. Clinicians will be able to explore these meanings with their clients\, both directly and indirectly\, in a manner that aids in enhancing the therapeutic relationship and client growth \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\n\nDescribe examples of transference and countertransference in therapy.\nIdentify clinical practice situations that reflect transference and countertransference processes.\nApply ethical and clinical recommendations to address and manage transference and countertransference processes.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/ethical-considerations-of-transference-and-countertransference-november-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:20261119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260911T165053Z
CREATED:20260827T163820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T165053Z
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SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! National Polarization: Effects on Child Welfare and Adoption Practice🆕
DESCRIPTION:🆕Brand-New!🆕\nLaw & Ethics\, Health Equity\, or Cultural Competence CEs!\nNational Polarization: Effects on Child Welfare and Adoption Practice\nPresented by: Deborah Gray\, MPA\, LICSW and Angela Tucker\nWhen: Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live\, In-Person event at Shoreline Center\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 6 Law & Ethics\, Health Equity\, or Cultural Competence CEs | $229.00\nContinuing Education Workshop Description\n“Woke.” “White Christian Nationalism.” “Racism.” \nThese ideas are impacting foster care\, adoption\, and child and family therapy practices. How do we provide ethical\, empathic\, client-centered care while also acknowledging systemic inequities\, the developmental consequences of early trauma\, and our broader social responsibility? \nThis six-hour continuing education workshop invites participants to wrestle with these questions. Co-taught by Angela Tucker and Deborah Gray\, the workshop explores the complex intersections of foster care placement\, adoptee identity\, transracial adoption\, race\, attachment\, grief\, trauma\, and belonging. \nParticipants will examine how adoption shapes identity across the lifespan through the Adoptee Consciousness Model\, while also exploring racial identity development\, code-switching\, the historical and contemporary influence of White Christian Nationalism on child welfare\, and the ethical challenges facing today’s therapists and social workers. \nTogether\, participants will consider the developmental impacts of neglect\, attachment disruption\, and early trauma alongside current child welfare policies\, asking difficult questions about justice\, equity\, and best practice. \nThe workshop challenges professionals to recognize overt and implicit discrimination\, thoughtfully navigate differences in political and religious worldviews\, and strengthen their abilities to provide culturally responsive care to adoptees and families who have been involved in child welfare. \nUsing a combination of presentation\, facilitated discussion\, video analysis\, self-reflection\, and role-play\, participants will leave with practical tools for working with clients involved in child welfare\, adoptees\, and their families in this sociopolitical climate. \nTherapists and social workers will recognize and counter their countertransference issues without derailing the helping relationship. Workshop attendees will develop skills for greater cultural humility\, ethical awareness\, and clinical confidence. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nAnalyze the unique identity challenges experienced by transracial foster children and adoptees\, including racial identity development\, code-switching\, belonging\, and navigating multiple cultural worlds.\nSummarize the historical and contemporary influence of race\, White Christian Nationalism\, and systemic power on child welfare and adoption practices in the United States.\nIdentify the effects of “color-blind” parenting on attachment when children of color are raised in white families. Describe strategies that promote secure parent-child attachment through caregiver education and increased racial awareness.\nDemonstrate adoptee-centered communication strategies that promote identity exploration\, validate lived experience\, and support healthy racial and adoptee identity development.\nIdentify four developmental impacts of early neglect and trauma exposure and explain how these experiences influence children’s emotional\, relational\, and neurological development.\nApply appropriate boundaries around self-disclosure when working with families whose political or religious beliefs differ from their own\, while avoiding false consensus in helping relationships.\nRecognize signs of countertransference\, identify situations in which it may interfere with effective practice\, and describe strategies for maintaining regulation and therapeutic effectiveness.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/national-polarization-effects-on-child-welfare-and-adoption-practice-november-2026/
LOCATION:Shoreline Center\, 18560 1st Ave NE\, Shoreline\, WA\, 98155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Ethics,Health Equity
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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\, November 20th\, 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 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-november-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Ethics,Health Equity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T121500
DTSTAMP:20260901T211353Z
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UID:44552-1796029200-1796040900@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Ethical and Clinical Considerations in Suicide Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs!\nEthical and Clinical Considerations in Suicide Risk Management\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Monday\, November 30th\, 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 | $99.00\nContinuing Education Workshop Description:\nThe proper management of suicide risk in clients is one of the most important skills for clinicians to possess. \nThis continuing education workshop will highlight common ethical principles that relate to our responsibilities in working with suicidal clients\, such as autonomy\, confidentiality\, and informed consent. \nCase studies will highlight both ethical and unethical approaches to working with suicidal clients\, and learners will be encouraged to assess these vignettes. \nThe “Gold Standard” list for ethical suicide care will be presented. Areas such as confidentiality\, assisted suicide\, and clinician liability will be discussed. Learners will reflect on their own training and beliefs around suicide to enhance their ethical practice. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\n\nDemonstrate knowledge of three ethical principles related to supporting suicidal clients.\nExplain proper ethical and clinical guidelines related to suicide.\nEvaluate case studies to identify relevant social work ethics\, values\, and principles.\nAppraise unique suicide case studies and formulate clinical judgments about best practices.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/ethical-and-clinical-considerations-in-suicide-risk-management-november-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics,Suicide
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T163000
DTSTAMP:20251118T213129Z
CREATED:20250902T204724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T213129Z
UID:43654-1796374800-1796401800@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Tarot and Therapy: Intuition and Metaphor
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs!\nTarot and Therapy: Intuition and Metaphor\nPresented by: Rebecca Bloom\, ATR-BC\, LMHC (she/her)\nWhen: Friday\, December 4\, 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 Credits: CEs: 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. Art supply packs will be mailed to registrants in advance of the workshop.\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\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/tarot-and-therapy-december-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
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:20261204T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190237Z
CREATED:20260617T190059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T190237Z
UID:44444-1796376600-1796387400@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Navigating Washington’s New Confidentiality Standards for LMHCs\, LMFTs\, and Social Workers
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs!\nNavigating Washington’s New Confidentiality Standards for LMHCs\, LMFTs\, and Social Workers\nPresented by: Eric Ström\, PhD\, Attorney at Law\, LMHC\nWhen: Friday\, December 4th\, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)\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\nContinuing Education Workshop Description\nAs of July 27\, 2025\, the legal framework for confidentiality in behavioral health practice in Washington State will undergo a significant shift. Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs)\, Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)\, and Social Workers will now be subject to the standards of RCW 70.02—Washington’s Uniform Health Care Information Act—through its incorporation into RCW 18.225.105. \nThis 3-hour ethics workshop is designed to prepare clinicians for this critical change. Participants will examine how the newly aligned laws alter confidentiality obligations\, reshape definitions of protected information\, and introduce updated rules around disclosures\, client rights\, and documentation practices. \nThrough step-by-step analysis\, practical examples\, and discussion\, this training will equip attendees to confidently navigate the new legal landscape while upholding core ethical principles. This course is intended to meet Washington’s ethics CEU requirement. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\nAfter taking part in this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the sources of legal standards relating to confidentiality;\nUnderstand the relationship between Washington State statutes and federal regulations with respect to client confidentiality;\nDescribe when disclosure of client information is required;\nDescribe when disclosure of client information is allowed.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/navigating-washingtons-new-confidentiality-standards-december-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics
ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Str%C3%B6m%2C PhD%2C Attorney at Law%2C LMHC (he/him)":MAILTO:eric@strom-consulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T163000
DTSTAMP:20261006T230711Z
CREATED:20260604T170523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T230711Z
UID:44400-1796979600-1797006600@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! AuDHD in Love 🆕
DESCRIPTION:BRAND-NEW!\nHealth Equity or Cultural Competence Continuing Education Credits (CEs)\nAuDHD in Love\nPresented by: B Lourenco\, MA\, LMHC and Stacy Skowronski\, PhD\, LCSW\, CST\nWhen: Friday\, December 11th\, 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 CEs): 6 CEs – 4 count as Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $199.00 \nContinuing Education Workshop Description\nAs people learn more about Autism and ADHD through lived-experience and the Neurodiversity-Affirming movement\, we see the layered influence on sexual and romantic relationships. Masking has a profound effect on the development of “self” and the understanding of relationships\, leading to misunderstandings and confusion in all relational settings. Add in the nuances of differing sensory needs and ways of attending to stimuli\, plus experiences of rejection sensitivity and demand avoidance\, and the challenges pile up quickly. And we haven’t even talked about relational trauma yet! \nWhether people share the same neurotype or not\, the impact of neurodivergence is complex and layered. Using a multidisciplinary approach\, this workshop is taught by two clinicians with a variety of expertise and experience and will explore how Autism and ADHD affect intra and interpersonal relationships\, from platonic to romantic/sexual and everything in-between. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives\nAfter this continuing education workshop\, attendees will be able to: \n\nDefine at least 3 ways the medical model of Autism and ADHD leads to biases in healthcare providers/clinicians\nDescribe at least 2 ways that Autistic and ADHD traits and experiences can impact romantic/sexual relationships\nExplain the relational effects of the Double Empathy Problem\, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria\, and Pathological Demand Avoidance\nIdentify how monotropism influences Au/DHD communication and relational patterns\nIdentify how missing key experiences like monotropism\, RSD\, and PDA can contribute to relational harm in therapy\nDescribe how differing sensory profiles can impact all types of relationships where people share space\nApply sensory-informed and interoceptive frameworks to enhance safety and connection\nImplement tools to offer sensory mapping profiles for relational systems\nIdentify/understand common polarities in neurodivergent couples that impact connection\nIdentify how Au/DHD traits influence relational pacing and attachment\nDifferentiate codependence from interdependence within neurodiverse couples\nIntegrate neurodiversity-affirming approaches and the Polarities to Parallels Model to support accountability\, repair\, and mutual regulation\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/audhd-in-love-two-day-series-december-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity,Neurodiversity
ORGANIZER;CN="B Lourenco%2C MA%2C LMHC (she/her)":MAILTO:blourencotherapy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T190842Z
CREATED:20260617T190842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T190842Z
UID:44446-1800608400-1800635400@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Law and Ethics of Effective Documentation and Record Keeping for Mental Health Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs!\nLaw and Ethics of Effective Documentation and Record Keeping for Mental Health Professionals\nPresented by: Eric Ström\, PhD\, Attorney at Law\, LMHC\nWhen: Friday\, January 22nd\, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM\, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)\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 Law & Ethics CEs | $199.00\nContinuing Education Workshop Description\nEffective record-keeping is vital to effective clinical work and is a key part of sound professional practice.  This workshop will examine Washington State and Federal legal standards regarding clinical documentation.  We will also discuss documentation best practices to support effective clinical work while minimizing liability risk.  Participants will gain an increased understanding of the current standards regarding clinical documentation. This course is intended to meet ethics continuing education requirements \nThis continuing education workshop will focus on understanding the sources of law and ethics standards and applying those standards to real-world and hypothetical scenarios. \nThrough this workshop\, participants will discover the guidance provided by state law\, federal law\, and a range of applicable ethical codes.  In addition to the provided case studies and scenarios\, participants are encouraged to share their own experiences\, questions\, and thoughts. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives: \nParticipants in this workshop will be able to: \n1)  Locate and describe ethical standards relating to clinical documentation \n2)  Locate and describe Federal and Washington State legal standards relating to clinical documentation \n3)  Create and evaluate strategies to use clinical documentation to best support effective work with clients \n4)  Evaluate the sufficiency and effectiveness of current documentation strategies. \n5)  Apply best practice standards to clinical documentation of work with diverse client populations. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/law-and-ethics-of-effective-documentation-and-record-keeping-january-2027/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics
ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Str%C3%B6m%2C PhD%2C Attorney at Law%2C LMHC (he/him)":MAILTO:eric@strom-consulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270124T163000
DTSTAMP:20261002T223719Z
CREATED:20260305T215241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T223719Z
UID:44149-1800608400-1800808200@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Tarot Certificate Program: The Clinical Use of Tarot Card Imagery in Psychotherapy
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics\, Health Equity\, Cultural Competence\, and Professional Roles & Boundaries CEs!\nTarot Certificate Program: The Clinical Use of Tarot Card Imagery in Psychotherapy\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Friday\, January 22nd – Sunday\, January 24th\, 2027 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time each of the three days\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 18 CEs\, 6 of which are Law and Ethics CEs\, 2 of which are Health Equity CEs\, 2 of which are Cultural Competence CEs\, and 2 of which are Professional Relationships CEs | $529.00 (price includes PDF copies of Dreya’s three-volume book The Clinical Use of Tarot Card Imagery in Psychotherapy (a $40.00 value)\n***see below for payment options\nAll 2027 Sessions Scheduled (so far…more to come!)\n\n3-Day Series: January 22nd – January 24th\, 2027: MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE >>>\n6-Week Series: March 12th – April 23rd\, 2027: MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE >>>\n6-Week Series: September 10th – October 22nd\, 2027: MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE >>>\n\nThis innovative 18-hour continuing education program invites psychotherapists into a rich and rigorous exploration of tarot as a clinical tool—one that bridges history\, psychology\, metaphor\, and meaning-making. You will discover how tarot card imagery functions as a dynamic visual and symbolic language\, uniquely suited to therapeutic conversations. From its historical roots and cultural controversies to its contemporary relevance in the therapy room\, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to the clinical applications of tarot. \nTarot is a particularly powerful tool in psychotherapy because it engages both intuition and structured exploration. Its archetypal and narrative richness make tarot an ideal companion for therapists working at the intersection of the unconscious and creative expression. Tarot cards can externalize internal experiences\, evoke epiphany\, and stimulate insight\, allowing clients to access feelings and ideas that may be difficult to articulate in more traditional ways. Whether used for parts work or accessing suppressed emotions\, tarot meets clients where they are\, supporting both depth and flexibility in the therapeutic process. \nIn becoming a “tarot-friendly therapist\,” you will discover that incorporating tarot into your practice opens up a creative and intuitive space for clients that is rich with possibility. Tarot allows clients to externalize internal experiences\, access inner wisdom\, and engage in symbolic storytelling that can be both playful and profound. Whether used as a metaphor\, visual prompt\, or reflective tool\, tarot can make therapy feel more accessible\, empowering\, and emotionally resonant\, especially for those who struggle to articulate feelings through words alone. Clients who already have a relationship with tarot (or are simply curious about the cards) will be thrilled to learn that this powerful tool can be integrated into their treatment. \nThroughout the course\, we will explore the projective potential of tarot through the lenses of Jungian psychology\, narrative therapy\, psychodrama\, and Gestalt practices such as chairwork. We will also examine tarot’s compatibility with modalities such as EMDR\, Internal Family Systems\, Poetry Therapy\, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy\, broadening your understanding of how to integrate tarot into diverse treatment approaches. \nWith an emphasis on ethical\, inclusive practice\, you will learn how to introduce tarot imagery to clients in ways that honor spiritual and religious diversity while respecting professional boundaries. The course includes guidance on spiritual competency\, clinical documentation\, and ethical considerations. This highly experiential training offers ample opportunities to practice\, reflect on\, and personalize the material. Whether you are an experienced clinician seeking new depth or a newer therapist curious about symbolic tools\, this program offers both theoretical grounding and hands-on application: The goal is for you to leave feeling comfortable and confident integrating tarot into your therapy practice. By the end\, you will have an expanded toolkit and a new lens through which to view healing\, insight\, and transformation. \nNote: No prior experience with tarot is required. \nThis course is based on Dreya Blume’s book\, The Clinical Use of Tarot Card Imagery in Psychotherapy (2025) (Amazon link) \nExciting News! The tuition for this 18-hour first-of-its-kind certificate program includes your own PDF copy of Dreya Blume’s three-volume book. \nWorkshop Objectives\n\nIdentify various ways in which visual imagery can be used to address mental health issues\nUtilize tarot card imagery for creative expression\nAnalyze the archetypal uses of tarot card imagery\nApply tarot card imagery to inner critic work\nAssess which tarot card activities to use depending on client population and issue\nCreate therapeutic applications of tarot card imagery\nIdentify how to use tarot card imagery for intuitive work with the subconscious\nUtilize tarot card imagery for emotional externalization purposes\nDescribe how to use tarot card imagery for facilitating emotional expression\nApply tarot card imagery to narrative therapy techniques\nDescribe how tarot card imagery relates to dialogue work as found in Gestalt Therapy\nDemonstrate how tarot card imagery relates to parts work\nDevelop tarot activities that can be used in core values generation\nExplain how tarot card imagery can be ethically introduced to clients\nPrepare tarot-based activities for clients that are ethically grounded\nExplain the ethics behind processing tarot-based activities with clients\nDemonstrate how to create and maintain healthy boundaries between client and counselor in terms of integrating tarot card imagery into session\nIdentify ways to ensure well-defined roles in the professional relationship\nDemonstrate cultural competence in terms of identifying the cultural background of tarot\nDemonstrate cultural competence in terms of exploring and then integrating clients’ personal relationship with tarot into counseling\n\nWorkshop Breakdown by Day\nDay One \n\nThe History of Tarot\nThe Clinical Benefits of Using Tarot Cards\nThe “Evidence-Based” Bugaboo\nSpiritual/Religious Competency in Therapy\nTarot\, Creativity and Therapy\nTarot Is/As Metaphor\nBeyond Metaphor: Pataphor\nProjective Tools in Psychotherapy\nCarl Jung: Therapeutic Tarot’s Forefather\nShadow Work\nThe Hero’s Journey\n\nDay Two \n\nTarot And/As Visual Imagery in Art Therapy\nNarrative Therapy\nPsychodrama\nEMDR\, Visual Imagery and Metaphoric Cards\nInner Critic Work\nIntrojections\nParts Work\nChairwork\nSolution-Focused Therapy\n\nDay Three \n\nAcceptance and Commitment Therapy\nPoetry Therapy\nAsemic Writing for Healing\nIntroducing Tarot Cards to a Client\nClinical Documentation\nTarot and Professional Ethics\nMarketing oneself as a “tarot-friendly therapist”\n\n***Payment 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. Please email us at hello@cascadiatraining.org for more information. \nFor payment plans\, you can select paying 50% today and 50% due on January 31st\, 2027. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/tarot-certificate-program-january-2027/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Ethics,Health Equity,Professional Roles & Boundaries
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T163926Z
CREATED:20260616T164719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T163926Z
UID:44422-1803634200-1803645000@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Relationships\, Professional Roles\, and Boundaries in the Clinical Setting
DESCRIPTION:Back by overwhelmingly popular demand!\nMeets New Professional Roles & Boundaries CE Requirement! \nRelationships\, Professional Roles\, and Boundaries in the Clinical Setting\nPresented by: Eric Ström\, PhD\, Attorney at Law\, LMHC\nWhen: Friday\, February 26th\, 2027 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs – 2 Professional Relationships and Boundaries CEs and 1 Law & Ethics CE | $109.00\nContinuing Education Workshop Description:\nBoundary violations are among the most common reasons for professional discipline of behavioral health clinicians. Dual relationships—both intentional and unintentional—can take many forms and often pose ethical\, clinical\, and legal challenges. \nIn recognition of this significant cause of misconduct\, as of October 2025\, the Washington Department of Health has implemented a new requirement for two hours of continuing education in “Professional Roles and Boundaries” every two years (the new Washington State continuing education requirements\, according to WAC 246-809-630\, can be found here). \nIn this continuing education workshop\, we will examine Washington State laws and professional ethical standards regarding personal and dual relationships with clients. Drawing from recent Washington Department of Health disciplinary decisions\, participants will engage with real-world case studies that illustrate common risk areas. The workshop will also offer practical strategies for establishing and maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries in everyday practice. \nThis course is designed to meet the Washington State Department of Health’s continuing education requirement for Professional Roles and Boundaries\, per WAC 246-809-630. \nThe third “bonus” hour will be a question-and-answer session with Eric and will include discussions of complex ethical cases involving professional roles and boundaries. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nImplement strategies to maximize clinical effectiveness while minimizing liability risk;\nApply Washington legal guidelines regarding dual relationships;\nApply ethical standards concerning personal relationships with clients;\nIdentify and describe various types of inconsistent dual relationships;\nRecognize risk factors that may contribute to boundary crossings or violations; and\nCreate and evaluate strategies to maintain appropriate and ethical clinical relationships.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/relationships-professional-roles-boundaries-february-2027/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics,Professional Roles & Boundaries
ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Str%C3%B6m%2C PhD%2C Attorney at Law%2C LMHC (he/him)":MAILTO:eric@strom-consulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270312T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270312T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T185900Z
CREATED:20260617T183135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T185900Z
UID:44442-1804843800-1804854600@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Law and Ethics of Imminent Harm: Understanding Mandatory Reporting and Client Lethality Obligations
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs!\nLaw and Ethics of Imminent Harm: Understanding Mandatory Reporting and Client Lethality Obligations\nPresented by: Eric Ström\, PhD\, Attorney at Law\, LMHC\nWhen: Friday\, March 12th\, 2027 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)\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\nContinuing Education Workshop Description\nFor many clinicians\, client lethality and mandatory reporting are some of the most difficult topics to navigate. In this workshop\, we will examine the applicable Washington State and Federal laws regarding mandatory reporting obligations\, specifically focusing on how these rules apply to behavioral health and substance use disorder clinicians. We will also discuss the boundaries and standards of clinician liability for client harm to self or others as defined in Washington State case law. Participants will gain increased ability to implement strategies to minimize risk and to limit liability to best support their clients. This course is intended to meet ethics CEU requirements \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\n• Describe Washington state legal standards regarding duty to warn/duty to protect \n• Locate and compare legal and ethical standards regarding mandatory reporting obligations \n• Create and evaluate strategies to meet legal reporting requirements while maximizing client support \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/law-and-ethics-of-imminent-harm-understanding-mandatory-reporting-march-2027/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics
ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Str%C3%B6m%2C PhD%2C Attorney at Law%2C LMHC (he/him)":MAILTO:eric@strom-consulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270423T161500
DTSTAMP:20261002T225018Z
CREATED:20260305T220430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T225018Z
UID:44153-1804856400-1808496900@cascadia-training.com
SUMMARY:Tarot Certificate Program: The Clinical Use of Tarot Card Imagery in Psychotherapy
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics\, Health Equity\, Cultural Competence\, and Professional Roles & Boundaries CEs!\nTarot Certificate Program: The Clinical Use of Tarot Card Imagery in Psychotherapy\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Friday\, March 12th – Friday\, April 23rd\, 2027 | 6-Week Series | Meets Six Consecutive Fridays except Friday\, March 26th due to Good Friday | 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm Pacific Time (same time each Friday)\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 18 CEs\, 6 of which are Law and Ethics CEs\, 2 of which are Health Equity CEs\, 2 of which are Cultural Competence CEs\, and 2 of which are Professional Relationships CEs | $529.00 (price includes PDF copies of Dreya’s three-volume book The Clinical Use of Tarot Card Imagery in Psychotherapy (a $40.00 value)\n***see below for payment options\nAll 2027 Sessions Scheduled (so far…more to come!)\n\n\n\n3-Day Series: January 22nd – January 24th\, 2027: MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE >>>\n6-Week Series: March 12th – April 23rd\, 2027: MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE >>>\n6-Week Series: September 10th – October 22nd\, 2027: MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE >>>\n\n\n\nThis innovative 18-hour continuing education program invites psychotherapists into a rich and rigorous exploration of tarot as a clinical tool—one that bridges history\, psychology\, metaphor\, and meaning-making. You will discover how tarot card imagery functions as a dynamic visual and symbolic language\, uniquely suited to therapeutic conversations. From its historical roots and cultural controversies to its contemporary relevance in the therapy room\, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to the clinical applications of tarot.\nTarot is a particularly powerful tool in psychotherapy because it engages both intuition and structured exploration. Its archetypal and narrative richness make tarot an ideal companion for therapists working at the intersection of the unconscious and creative expression. Tarot cards can externalize internal experiences\, evoke epiphany\, and stimulate insight\, allowing clients to access feelings and ideas that may be difficult to articulate in more traditional ways. Whether used for parts work or accessing suppressed emotions\, tarot meets clients where they are\, supporting both depth and flexibility in the therapeutic process. \nIn becoming a “tarot-friendly therapist\,” you will discover that incorporating tarot into your practice opens up a creative and intuitive space for clients that is rich with possibility. Tarot allows clients to externalize internal experiences\, access inner wisdom\, and engage in symbolic storytelling that can be both playful and profound. Whether used as a metaphor\, visual prompt\, or reflective tool\, tarot can make therapy feel more accessible\, empowering\, and emotionally resonant\, especially for those who struggle to articulate feelings through words alone. Clients who already have a relationship with tarot (or are simply curious about the cards) will be thrilled to learn that this powerful tool can be integrated into their treatment. \nThroughout the course\, we will explore the projective potential of tarot through the lenses of Jungian psychology\, narrative therapy\, psychodrama\, and Gestalt practices such as chairwork. We will also examine tarot’s compatibility with modalities such as EMDR\, Internal Family Systems\, Poetry Therapy\, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy\, broadening your understanding of how to integrate tarot into diverse treatment approaches. \nWith an emphasis on ethical\, inclusive practice\, you will learn how to introduce tarot imagery to clients in ways that honor spiritual and religious diversity while respecting professional boundaries. The course includes guidance on spiritual competency\, clinical documentation\, and ethical considerations. This highly experiential training offers ample opportunities to practice\, reflect on\, and personalize the material. Whether you are an experienced clinician seeking new depth or a newer therapist curious about symbolic tools\, this program offers both theoretical grounding and hands-on application: The goal is for you to leave feeling comfortable and confident integrating tarot into your therapy practice. By the end\, you will have an expanded toolkit and a new lens through which to view healing\, insight\, and transformation. \nNote: No prior experience with tarot is required. \nThis course is based on Dreya Blume’s book\, The Clinical Use of Tarot Card Imagery in Psychotherapy (2025) (Amazon link) \nExciting News! The tuition for this 18-hour first-of-its-kind certificate program includes your own PDF copy of Dreya Blume’s three-volume book. \nWorkshop Objectives\n\nIdentify various ways in which visual imagery can be used to address mental health issues\nUtilize tarot card imagery for creative expression\nAnalyze the archetypal uses of tarot card imagery\nApply tarot card imagery to inner critic work\nAssess which tarot card activities to use depending on the client population and issue\nCreate therapeutic applications of tarot card imagery\nIdentify how to use tarot card imagery for intuitive work with the subconscious\nUtilize tarot card imagery for emotional externalization purposes\nDescribe how to use tarot card imagery for facilitating emotional expression\nApply tarot card imagery to narrative therapy techniques\nDescribe how tarot card imagery relates to dialogue work as found in Gestalt Therapy\nDemonstrate how tarot card imagery relates to parts work\nDevelop tarot activities that can be used in core values generation\nExplain how tarot card imagery can be ethically introduced to clients\nPrepare tarot-based activities for clients that are ethically grounded\nExplain the ethics behind processing tarot-based activities with clients\nDemonstrate how to create and maintain healthy boundaries between the client and the counselor in terms of integrating tarot card imagery into the session\nIdentify ways to ensure well-defined roles in the professional relationship\nDemonstrate cultural competence in terms of identifying the cultural background of tarot\nDemonstrate cultural competence in terms of exploring and then integrating clients’ personal relationships with tarot into counseling\n\nTopics covered during the six-week training:\n\nThe History of Tarot\nThe Clinical Benefits of Using Tarot Cards\nThe “Evidence-Based” Bugaboo\nSpiritual/Religious Competency in Therapy\nTarot\, Creativity\, and Therapy\nTarot Is/As Metaphor\nBeyond Metaphor: Pataphor\nProjective Tools in Psychotherapy\nCarl Jung: Therapeutic Tarot’s Forefather\nShadow Work\nThe Hero’s Journey\nTarot And/As Visual Imagery in Art Therapy\nNarrative Therapy\nPsychodrama\nEMDR\, Visual Imagery\, and Metaphoric Cards\nInner Critic Work\nIntrojections\nParts Work\nChairwork\nSolution-Focused Therapy\nAcceptance and Commitment Therapy\nPoetry Therapy\nIntroducing Tarot Cards to a Client\nClinical Documentation\nTarot and Professional Ethics\nMarketing oneself as a “tarot-friendly therapist”\n\nSix Training Modules: 6-Week Breakdown by Week\nWeek 1 \n\nThe History of Tarot\nThe Clinical Benefits of Using Tarot Cards\nThe “Evidence-Based” Bugaboo\nSpiritual/Religious Competency in Therapy\nTarot\, Creativity\, and Therapy\n\nWeek 2 \n\nTarot Is/As Metaphor\nBeyond Metaphor: Pataphor\nProjective Tools in Psychotherapy\nCarl Jung: Therapeutic Tarot’s Forefather\nShadow Work\nThe Hero’s Journey\n\nWeek 3 \n\nTarot And/As Visual Imagery in Art Therapy\nNarrative Therapy\nPsychodrama\nEMDR\, Visual Imagery\, and Metaphoric Cards\nInner Critic Work\n\nWeek 4 \n\nIntrojections\nParts Work\nChairwork\nSolution-Focused Therapy\n\nWeek 5 \n\nAcceptance and Commitment Therapy\nPoetry Therapy\nAsemic Writing for Healing\n\nWeek 6 \n\nIntroducing Tarot Cards to a Client\nClinical Documentation\nTarot and Professional Ethics\nMarketing oneself as a “tarot-friendly therapist”\n\n***Payment 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. Please email us at hello@cascadiatraining.org for more information. \nFor payment plans\, you can select paying 50% today and 50% due on April 30th\, 2027. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/tarot-certificate-program-march-2027/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Ethics,Health Equity,Professional Roles & Boundaries
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Tarot Certificate Program: The Clinical Use of Tarot Card Imagery in Psychotherapy
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics\, Health Equity\, Cultural Competence\, and Professional Roles & Boundaries CEs!\nTarot Certificate Program: The Clinical Use of Tarot Card Imagery in Psychotherapy\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Six Consequetive Fridays (skipping Friday\, October 1st due to Rosh Hashanah) September 10th – October 22nd\, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM Pacific Time each Friday\n\n\nFriday\, September 10th\, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\n\n\nFriday\, September 17th\, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\n\n\nFriday\, September 24th\, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\n\n\nSKIPPING Friday\, October 1st\, 2027 for Rosh Hashanah)\n\n\nFriday\, October 8th\, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\n\n\nFriday\, October 11th\, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\n\n\nFriday\, October 22nd\, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\n\n\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 18 CEs\, 6 of which are Law and Ethics CEs\, 2 of which are Health Equity CEs\, 2 of which are Cultural Competence CEs\, and 2 of which are Professional Relationships CEs | $529.00 (price includes PDF copies of Dreya’s three-volume book The Clinical Use of Tarot Card Imagery in Psychotherapy (a $40.00 value)\n***see below for payment options\nAll 2027 Sessions Scheduled (so far…more to come!)\n\n3-Day Series: January 22nd – January 24th\, 2027: MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE >>>\n6-Week Series: March 12th – April 23rd\, 2027: MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE >>>\n6-Week Series: September 10th – October 22nd\, 2027: MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE >>>\n\nContinuing Education Workshop Description:\nThis innovative 18-hour continuing education program invites psychotherapists into a rich and rigorous exploration of tarot as a clinical tool—one that bridges history\, psychology\, metaphor\, and meaning-making. You will discover how tarot card imagery functions as a dynamic visual and symbolic language\, uniquely suited to therapeutic conversations. From its historical roots and cultural controversies to its contemporary relevance in the therapy room\, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to the clinical applications of tarot. \nTarot is a particularly powerful tool in psychotherapy because it engages both intuition and structured exploration. Its archetypal and narrative richness make tarot an ideal companion for therapists working at the intersection of the unconscious and creative expression. Tarot cards can externalize internal experiences\, evoke epiphany\, and stimulate insight\, allowing clients to access feelings and ideas that may be difficult to articulate in more traditional ways. Whether used for parts work or accessing suppressed emotions\, tarot meets clients where they are\, supporting both depth and flexibility in the therapeutic process. \nIn becoming a “tarot-friendly therapist\,” you will discover that incorporating tarot into your practice opens up a creative and intuitive space for clients that is rich with possibility. Tarot allows clients to externalize internal experiences\, access inner wisdom\, and engage in symbolic storytelling that can be both playful and profound. Whether used as a metaphor\, visual prompt\, or reflective tool\, tarot can make therapy feel more accessible\, empowering\, and emotionally resonant\, especially for those who struggle to articulate feelings through words alone. Clients who already have a relationship with tarot (or are simply curious about the cards) will be thrilled to learn that this powerful tool can be integrated into their treatment. \nThroughout the course\, we will explore the projective potential of tarot through the lenses of Jungian psychology\, narrative therapy\, psychodrama\, and Gestalt practices such as chairwork. We will also examine tarot’s compatibility with modalities such as EMDR\, Internal Family Systems\, Poetry Therapy\, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy\, broadening your understanding of how to integrate tarot into diverse treatment approaches. \nWith an emphasis on ethical\, inclusive practice\, you will learn how to introduce tarot imagery to clients in ways that honor spiritual and religious diversity while respecting professional boundaries. The course includes guidance on spiritual competency\, clinical documentation\, and ethical considerations. This highly experiential training offers ample opportunities to practice\, reflect on\, and personalize the material. Whether you are an experienced clinician seeking new depth or a newer therapist curious about symbolic tools\, this program offers both theoretical grounding and hands-on application: The goal is for you to leave feeling comfortable and confident integrating tarot into your therapy practice. By the end\, you will have an expanded toolkit and a new lens through which to view healing\, insight\, and transformation. \nNote: No prior experience with tarot is required. \nThis course is based on Dreya Blume’s book\, The Clinical Use of Tarot Card Imagery in Psychotherapy (2025) (Amazon link) \nExciting News! The tuition for this 18-hour first-of-its-kind certificate program includes your own PDF copy of Dreya Blume’s three-volume book. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\n\nIdentify various ways in which visual imagery can be used to address mental health issues\nUtilize tarot card imagery for creative expression\nAnalyze the archetypal uses of tarot card imagery\nApply tarot card imagery to inner critic work\nAssess which tarot card activities to use depending on the client population and issue\nCreate therapeutic applications of tarot card imagery\nIdentify how to use tarot card imagery for intuitive work with the subconscious\nUtilize tarot card imagery for emotional externalization purposes\nDescribe how to use tarot card imagery for facilitating emotional expression\nApply tarot card imagery to narrative therapy techniques\nDescribe how tarot card imagery relates to dialogue work as found in Gestalt Therapy\nDemonstrate how tarot card imagery relates to parts work\nDevelop tarot activities that can be used in core values generation\nExplain how tarot card imagery can be ethically introduced to clients\nPrepare tarot-based activities for clients that are ethically grounded\nExplain the ethics behind processing tarot-based activities with clients\nDemonstrate how to create and maintain healthy boundaries between the client and the counselor in terms of integrating tarot card imagery into the session\nIdentify ways to ensure well-defined roles in the professional relationship\nDemonstrate cultural competence in terms of identifying the cultural background of tarot\nDemonstrate cultural competence in terms of exploring and then integrating clients’ personal relationships with tarot into counseling\n\nTopics covered during the six-week training:\n\nThe History of Tarot\nThe Clinical Benefits of Using Tarot Cards\nThe “Evidence-Based” Bugaboo\nSpiritual/Religious Competency in Therapy\nTarot\, Creativity\, and Therapy\nTarot Is/As Metaphor\nBeyond Metaphor: Pataphor\nProjective Tools in Psychotherapy\nCarl Jung: Therapeutic Tarot’s Forefather\nShadow Work\nThe Hero’s Journey\nTarot And/As Visual Imagery in Art Therapy\nNarrative Therapy\nPsychodrama\nEMDR\, Visual Imagery\, and Metaphoric Cards\nInner Critic Work\nIntrojections\nParts Work\nChairwork\nSolution-Focused Therapy\nAcceptance and Commitment Therapy\nPoetry Therapy\nIntroducing Tarot Cards to a Client\nClinical Documentation\nTarot and Professional Ethics\nMarketing oneself as a “tarot-friendly therapist”\n\nSix Training Modules: 6-Week Breakdown by Week\nWeek 1 \n\nThe History of Tarot\nThe Clinical Benefits of Using Tarot Cards\nThe “Evidence-Based” Bugaboo\nSpiritual/Religious Competency in Therapy\nTarot\, Creativity\, and Therapy\n\nWeek 2 \n\nTarot Is/As Metaphor\nBeyond Metaphor: Pataphor\nProjective Tools in Psychotherapy\nCarl Jung: Therapeutic Tarot’s Forefather\nShadow Work\nThe Hero’s Journey\n\nWeek 3 \n\nTarot And/As Visual Imagery in Art Therapy\nNarrative Therapy\nPsychodrama\nEMDR\, Visual Imagery\, and Metaphoric Cards\nInner Critic Work\n\nWeek 4 \n\nIntrojections\nParts Work\nChairwork\nSolution-Focused Therapy\n\nWeek 5 \n\nAcceptance and Commitment Therapy\nPoetry Therapy\nAsemic Writing for Healing\n\nWeek 6 \n\nIntroducing Tarot Cards to a Client\nClinical Documentation\nTarot and Professional Ethics\nMarketing oneself as a “tarot-friendly therapist”\n\n***Payment 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. Please email us at hello@cascadiatraining.org for more information. \nFor payment plans\, you can select paying 50% today and 50% due on October 31st\, 2027. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/tarot-certificate-program-september-2027/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Ethics,Health Equity,Professional Roles & Boundaries
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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