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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Register for Upcoming Sessions Tarot Certificate Program: The Clinical Use of Tarot Card Imagery in Psychotherapy 🆕
DESCRIPTION:This certificate program is now sold out.\nPlease register for an upcoming session in 2027:\n\n\n3-Day Series: January 22nd – January 24th\, 2027: MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE >>>\n\n\n6-Week Series: March 12th – April 23rd\, 2027: MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE >>>\n\n\n3-Day Series: October 8th\, 15th\, and 22nd\, 2027: MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE >>>\n\n\n🆕Brand-New Certificate Program!🆕\nLaw & 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 6th – Friday\, April 17th\, 2026 | 6-Week Series | Meets Six Consecutive Fridays except Friday\, April 3rd | 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 | $499.00 (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 2026 Sessions Scheduled (so far…more to come!)\n\nSOLD OUT! Friday\, January 23rd – Sunday\, January 25th\, 2026 – 3-Day Series | Live via Zoom: MORE INFO & TO REGISTER>>>\nSOLD OUT! Friday\, March 6th – Friday\, April 17th\, 2026 – 6-Week Series | Live via Zoom: MORE INFO & TO REGISTER>>>\nSOLD OUT! Friday\, September 25th – Sunday\, September 27th\, 2026 – 3-Day Series | Live via Zoom: MORE INFO & TO REGISTER>>>\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\, 2026. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/tarot-certificate-program-six-week-march-2026/
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:Relationships\, Professional Roles\, and Boundaries in the Clinical Setting
DESCRIPTION:BRAND-NEW!\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: Thursday\, April 2nd\, 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: 3 CEs – 2 Professional Relationships and Boundaries CEs and 1 Law & Ethics CE | $109.00\nWorkshop 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 two-hour 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. \nWorkshop 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-and-boundaries-april-2026/
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:20260406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T133000
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SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Lunch & Learn: Introduction to Narrative Therapy 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nLunch & Learn: Introduction to Narrative Therapy\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, April 6th\, 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: 1.5 CEs | $25.00\nNarrative therapy emphasizes the power of stories in shaping how clients understand themselves\, their problems\, and their possibilities. \nThis training introduces psychotherapists to the foundational concepts of narrative practice\, including how language\, culture\, and power influence identity and meaning-making. Participants will explore how to listen for problem-saturated stories\, highlight client strengths\, and support the co-creation of alternative\, empowering narratives. \nThrough discussion and experiential exercises\, attendees will learn how to integrate narrative techniques into everyday clinical work. Therapists will leave with practical tools to help clients externalize problems\, uncover hidden skills and values\, and open pathways toward resilience and transformation. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop a foundational understanding of narrative therapy principles\, including the role of language and meaning-making.\nLearn practical techniques for externalizing problems\, asking narrative questions\, and highlighting client strengths.\nIdentify ways to apply narrative therapy strategies in everyday clinical practice to support client empowerment and alternative story development.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/lunch-learn-introduction-to-narrative-therapy-april-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:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T121500
DTSTAMP:20260513T081435
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL SALE! Ethical Considerations of Culture in Clinical Practice
DESCRIPTION:Last-Minute Deal! $30 Off!\nEthics\, Health Equity\, or Cultural Competence CEs!\nEthical Considerations of Culture in Clinical Practice\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Thursday\, April 9th\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs – counts as Law & Ethics\, Health Equity\, or Cultural Competence CEs | $99.00 Now Only $69.00\nHow do culture and ethics intersect? This continuing education workshop will provide an overview of fundamental cultural concepts relevant to clinical practice. This workshop meets continuing education credit hour requirements for law & ethics CEs\, health equity CEs in Washington State\, or cultural competence CEs in Oregon and Washington State. \nClinicians who value the cultural aspects of their clients demonstrate acceptance and ethical practice. \nEthical considerations related to culture will be explored\, and case studies will illuminate the possible dilemmas that practitioners may encounter. Learners will be encouraged to explore their own practices for resolving ethical dilemmas involving culture. Attendees will all receive valuable recommendations and frameworks for appropriately addressing culturally based ethical dilemmas in a thorough\, sensitive\, and inclusive manner. \nOBJECTIVES:\n\n Describe at least three cultural concepts relevant to clinical practice.\n Identify two ethical frameworks for resolving dilemmas involving culture.\n Evaluate culturally-based ethical dilemmas to determine the best course of action.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/ethical-considerations-of-culture-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Last-Minute Deals
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081435
CREATED:20250425T174828Z
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL SALE! Directive Play Therapy for Struggling Children
DESCRIPTION:Last-Minute Deal! $50 Off!\nDirective Play Therapy for Struggling Children\nPresented by: Kristie Baber\, MSW\, LICSW\, CCTP\nWhen: Thursday\, April 16th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 6 CEs | $190.00 NOW ONLY $140.00!\nVirginia Axline has told us that\, “Play is the primary and natural medium of communication for children” (1947) and that therapists can provide the opportunity for kids to express their emotions and process their experiences. However\, those of us who work with distressed or traumatized children know that sometimes we need to do more than that. \nThis is a single-day clinical workshop designed to answer the question child therapists ask\, “Yes\, but how exactly do I do that in session?”  This workshop will be focused on the detailed\, how-to of directive play therapy with children. We will discuss the clinical frame – from setting up an office to addressing behavioral problems in session – as well as effective interventions within it. \nDirective play therapy can be utilized to promote healing from traumatic events\, facilitate the expression of emotions\, develop more secure attachment patterns\, introduce new ways of thinking and behaving\, learn problem-solving skills\, improve social and communication skills\, and support regulation. \nThis class will give practicing therapists\, child welfare professionals\, and other pediatric providers working with children aged 0-11 practical tools and ideas to leverage therapeutic change. The workshop will be conducted in a Zoom format.  \nTeaching modalities will include a mix of clinical discussion\, lectures with clinical examples & video illustrations\, and individual/group case exercises. (Please note:  Workshop will cover clinical applications and interventions for children\, not forensic assessment of play for evaluation purposes.) \nObjectives:\n\nExplore the brain development\, memory systems\, attachment needs\, and trauma impacts that influence our baseline neurobiology and a child’s capacity for therapeutic growth.\nUnderstand the distinction between directive and non-directive play therapy and the clinical applications for both with children.\nHaving knowledge of the therapeutic frame\, learn to set daily treatment plans and establish the structure of a child’s session.\nConsider different categories of play useful for addressing various treatment goals.\nExplore options of therapeutic toys\, games\, and crafts with examples of their use in sessions.\nAccess provided references and resources for further study.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/directive-play-therapy-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth,Last-Minute Deals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081435
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SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Lunch & Learn: Pandemic Wounds: Understanding and Treating COVID-19 Trauma 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nLaw & Ethics\, Health Equity\, or Cultural Competence CEs!\nLunch & Learn: Pandemic Wounds: Understanding and Treating COVID-19 Trauma\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Monday\, April 20th\, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 1.5 CEs Meets Criteria for Law & Ethics\, Health Equity\, or Cultural Competence CEs | $25.00\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has left a profound mark on mental health\, producing grief\, loss\, chronic stress\, and collective trauma that continues to affect clients worldwide. \nThis training introduces psychotherapists to the unique psychological and relational impacts of pandemic-related trauma\, exploring both individual and systemic dimensions. \nParticipants will learn how COVID-19 has shaped coping patterns\, resilience\, and interpersonal dynamics\, while considering ethical and culturally sensitive approaches to treatment. \nThrough case examples\, discussion\, and reflective exercises\, attendees will explore practical strategies to help clients process pandemic-related experiences\, manage lingering stress and anxiety\, and rebuild connection and meaning. Therapists will leave with tools for recognizing pandemic trauma\, fostering resilience\, and integrating these insights into everyday clinical practice. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of the psychological\, relational\, and systemic impacts of COVID-19 trauma.\nLearn practical strategies to support clients in processing pandemic-related grief\, stress\, and anxiety.\nIdentify ways to integrate awareness of pandemic trauma into assessment\, treatment planning\, and resilience-building interventions.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/lunch-learn-pandemic-wounds-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Ethics,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:20260423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T121500
DTSTAMP:20260513T081435
CREATED:20251118T212317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T172531Z
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL SALE: Guide to Setting Up Your Business as a Solo Practitioner
DESCRIPTION:Last-Minute Deal! $20 Off!\nGuide to Setting Up Your Business as a Solo Practitioner\nPresented by: Sandy Voit\, MS\, EdS\, LMHC\, CDFA\nWhen: Thursday\, April 23\, 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: No CEs are offered for this workshop | $65.00 NOW ONLY $45.00!\nThere are many reasons to become a private practitioner: autonomy and independence\, choosing your clients\, flexibility in parenting or caregiving\, etc. We will discuss the financial and business sides of opening your own practice. \nTopics will include what type of tax structure you might want to use\, the various licenses and insurances you may need\, taxes (income\, state\, self-employment\, and unemployment)\, and how to reduce those taxes via optimizing your business deductions. \nOther information and discussion topics include establishing a home office\, why nepotism (hiring a spouse or children) is good\, and start looking at planning for your retirement. \nSubstantial handouts and resources are provided so you can focus on the discussions and not spend all your time taking notes. \nObjectives:\n\nLearn pros and cons of different options of tax structures for your practice.\nDevelop a financial plan for your practice.\nHow to optimize your business deductions.\nLearn advantages of setting up a home office.\nWhy\, if you are married and/or have children\, it is advantageous to hire them.\nStart planning for your own retirement.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/guide-to-setting-up-your-business-as-a-solo-practitioner-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Last-Minute Deals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081435
CREATED:20260108T190359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T190359Z
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SUMMARY:The Creative Counselor: Practical Applications of Arts and Crafts in Session
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics\, Health Equity\, or Cultural Competence CEs!\nThe Creative Counselor: Practical Applications of Arts and Crafts in Session\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Friday\, April 24th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 6 CEs – Meets Criteria for 2 Law & Ethics\, 2 Health Equity\, and/or 2 Cultural Competence CEs | $199.00\nCreativity is our birthright\, and yet that is something so many of our clients struggle with\, often having been shamed by parents or teachers. \nYet what might our sessions be like if we provided a safe space for clients to connect with the life force of their creativity? \nHow might integrating creativity into your clinical work reinvigorate you\, as the clinician? \nHow are the visual arts perfect gateways for clients to explore their deepest intuitive wisdom? \nAnd how can your facilitation of arts and crafts with clients enable you to learn about aspects of their lives that otherwise would be unspoken? \nIn this interactive\, experiential workshop\, we will explore the therapeutic uses of various types of visual arts and crafts with different populations. So as to better understand the healing power of creativity first-hand\, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in a variety of arts and crafts-making yourself. This will include mandala drawing\, ritual creation\, exploration of affirmation and oracle card imagery\, as well as choosing from a menu of one hundred therapeutic things you can do with blank index cards and markers. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nUnderstand the history of the use of arts and crafts in counseling\nDiscuss the therapeutic benefits of arts and crafts\nIdentify specific clinical applications of arts and crafts\, based on a client’s treatment plan\nBecome familiar with various ways of introducing and utilizing arts and crafts into session\nPractice several ways of engaging in creative activities that have a therapeutic purpose\nExplore the connections between creativity\, artwork\, crafting and healing\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/the-creative-counselor-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Ethics,Health Equity
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T121500
DTSTAMP:20260513T081435
CREATED:20260116T224233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T224233Z
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SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Trauma\, Shame\, Anxiety\, and Depression 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Trauma\, Shame\, Anxiety\, and Depression\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Monday\, April 27th\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs | $95.00 \nThis Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) workshop offers clinicians a comprehensive foundation in the theory and application of ACT with a focus on treating depression\, anxiety\, trauma\, and shame. \nParticipants will explore the six core processes of ACT—cognitive defusion\, acceptance\, contact with the present moment\, self-as-context\, values clarification\, and committed action—as tools to enhance psychological flexibility and reduce suffering. \nThe course emphasizes how these processes can help clients move away from avoidance and toward meaningful\, values-based living\, even in the presence of emotional pain. Through experiential exercises\, case examples\, and guided practice\, clinicians will learn to apply ACT interventions to promote healing and resilience in diverse clinical settings. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDemonstrate knowledge of ACT basic principles and psychological flexibility.\nExperiment with at least two ACT interventions in clinical practice.\nReflect on methods and rationale for incorporating ACT interventions into work with clients.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act-april-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:20260429T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260513T081435
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SUMMARY:🆕 SPECIAL SALE! Healing Strategies for Anxious-Avoidant Relationships 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Last-Minute Deal! $30 Off!\nBrand-New!\nHealth Equity or Cultural Competence CEs!\nHealing Strategies for Anxious-Avoidant Relationships\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Wednesday\, April 29th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs – Meets Criteria for Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $99.00 NOW ONLY $69.00!\nAnxious-avoidant relationship patterns can feel like a push-and-pull magnet\, leaving clients frustrated\, disconnected\, and stuck in cycles of longing and withdrawal. \nThis training equips psychotherapists with a trauma-informed understanding of anxious- avoidant dynamics and offers practical strategies for helping clients navigate these challenging relational patterns. \nParticipants will explore how early attachment experiences shape adult relationship styles and contribute to cycles of pursuit and distance. \nThrough case examples\, discussion\, and reflective exercises\, attendees will learn tools to help clients recognize these patterns\, build awareness of their own relational tendencies\, and practice interventions that foster secure connection and emotional regulation. Therapists will leave with actionable strategies to guide clients toward healthier\, more balanced relationships while supporting self-compassion and resilience. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding of anxious-avoidant relationship dynamics and their attachment-related origins.\nLearn strategies to help clients recognize\, interrupt\, and shift push-pull cycles in relationships.\nIdentify interventions to promote secure attachment\, emotional regulation\, and relational resilience in clients.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/healing-strategies-for-anxious-avoidant-relationships-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity,Last-Minute Deals
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081435
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SUMMARY:🆕 SPECIAL SALE! Sacred Moments in Therapy: Designing Rituals for Growth and Healing 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Last-Minute Deal! $30 Off!\nBrand-New!\nHealth Equity or Cultural Competence CEs!\nSacred Moments in Therapy: Designing Rituals for Growth and Healing\nPresented by: Dreya Blume\, LCSW\nWhen: Thursday\, April 30th\, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs – Meets Criteria for Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $99.00 NOW ONLY $69.00!\nRituals can be a powerful bridge between intention and transformation\, providing clients with structured\, meaningful ways to mark transitions\, process grief\, celebrate growth\, or cultivate self-compassion. \nThis training introduces psychotherapists to the thoughtful design and ethical integration of rituals into therapy\, emphasizing practices that honor clients’ values\, cultural backgrounds\, and spiritual perspectives. Participants will explore how rituals can enhance engagement\, reflection\, and healing\, while maintaining professional boundaries and clinical integrity. \nThrough case examples\, discussion\, and guided exercises\, attendees will learn how to co-create therapeutic rituals that support client empowerment\, personal insight\, and emotional processing. Therapists will leave with practical tools to integrate rituals into sessions\, helping clients deepen connection to themselves\, their intentions\, and their paths toward growth. \nObjectives \n\nDevelop an understanding of the role of ritual in therapeutic growth and healing.\nLearn strategies for designing and integrating ethically-informed\, culturally sensitive rituals into therapy.\nIdentify ways to use ritual to support client insight\, self-compassion\, and transformative change\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/sacred-moments-in-therapy-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity,Last-Minute Deals
ORGANIZER;CN="Dreya Blume%2C LCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:dreyablume@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T081435
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Please register for future session | Youth and Adult Suicide: Recognition\, Assessment\, and Treatment of Suicidality
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is now sold out. \nPlease register for an upcoming session:\n\n\nFriday\, July 24th\, 2026: MORE INFO & REGISTER>>>\n\n\nFriday\, November 6th\, 2026: MORE INFO & REGISTER>>>\n\n\nThis workshop meets the suicide assessment requirements for re-licensure.\nYouth and Adult Suicide: Recognition\, Assessment\, and Treatment of Suicidality\nPresented by: Randi Jensen\, MA\, LMHC\, CCDC\nWhen: Thursday\, April 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 workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 6 CEs | $199.00\nOther 2026 Sessions:\n\n\nFriday\, July 24th\, 2026: MORE INFO & REGISTER>>>\n\n\nFriday\, November 6th\, 2026: MORE INFO & REGISTER>>>\n\n\nThis workshop meets the Washington State suicide assessment requirements for re-licensure. The Washington State Department of Health has approved this 6-hour workshop for its 2022 Model List. This workshop also satisfies the continuing education requirements set by the Department of Health related to suicide assessment\, management\, and treatment.\nHistorically\, mental health treatment for suicidal individuals has involved extensive psychopharmacology\, repeated cognitive behavioral therapy\, positive psychology methods\, stress reduction exercises\, and/or deep therapy into family-of-origin issues\, all proven individually insufficient for the long-term prevention of suicide and suicidality. \nThe World Health Organization (2019) reported decreasing trends in suicide mortality in most countries across the world. Unfortunately\, the mortality of suicide showed an increasing trend in the United States. Between 2000 and 2018\, the suicide rate skyrocketed\, increasing by a whopping 35% (CDC\, 2020). Interestingly\, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic\, between 2020 and 2021\, there was a decrease in suicide rates. This was short-lived\, unfortunately\, as suicide rates began to increase again by 2% in 2022 (CDC\, 2022). \nWhat can we do? As clinicians\, we need to understand there are many roads to suicidality — each usually requiring individual intervention. \nThis workshop presents original concepts in the development of suicidality as an ingenious coping mechanism that develops over time. The brain’s neuroplasticity forms neural pathways that underpin the reinforcing suicidal thought pattern. Brain retraining provides the formation of new healthy neural pathways. The healing process is directed\, encouraged\, and supported through a specifically designed peer protocol based on existing evidence-based social support. \nResearch shows that the first suicide attempt is often the first time anyone intervenes. However\, it is generally not the first time the danger has been known. Loved ones just don’t know what to do. They take the suicidal individual to a hospital or professional where the treatment protocol has not changed for decades. When the suicidal individual comes home after the attempt\, family and friends don’t know how to help prevent the next one. The Jensen Suicide Peer Protocol (JSP3)\, based on evidence-based principles\, is a prescribed method for the family members and concerned others to take an active part in the recovery of their loved one. Randi has used this method for decades and has saved lives. \nOBJECTIVES:\n• Describe the extent of suicide in the general and special populations\, including children\, adolescents\, and military personnel.\n• Distinguish what suicidality is and the difference between self-harm and suicidality\n• Explain the psychobiology of suicidality and its progression\n• Articulate warning signs and symptoms using simple and effective suicide assessment tools\n• Express and practice Motivational Interviewing techniques used in counseling suicidal individuals\n• Explain a life-saving peer support protocol and how to implement it\n• Describe ethical considerations\, documentation\, and confidentiality issues. \nThe Washington State Department of Health has approved this 6-hour workshop for its 2022 Model List. This workshop also satisfies the continuing education requirements set by the Department of Health related to suicide assessment\, management\, and treatment. \nRandi consistently receives excellent evaluations from attendees of her workshops. Here are just a few quotes from past attendees:\n*  “I took a different class about suicide a few months back. It was so heavy with content and so focused on how to cross every “T” and dot every “I” that I actually left more anxious about treating suicidal clients than before. In contrast\, Randi’s workshop gave me a broader general understanding and a way to connect the clinical skills I already have to the treatment of these clients. I feel much more confident and competent working with suicidal clients now.” \n* “Ms. Jensen is an extremely competent clinician and presenter. Over my 30+ career in mental health work\, this is one of the very best workshops I have attended. Thank you\, Cascadia and Randi!”  \n* “This is the most impactful continuing education class I’ve ever taken!” \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/youth-and-adult-suicide-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Suicide
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