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SUMMARY:The Body Can Change the Score: Somatic Interventions for Trauma
DESCRIPTION:The Body Can Change the Score: Somatic Interventions for Trauma\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Thursday\, June 4th\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs | $90.00\nWorkshop Description:\nAs humans\, we store memories\, experience and emotions on a cellular level. Somatic approaches focus on body awareness and how to cultivate it in and around the body. Providing clients with interventions to address how trauma is stored and experienced in the body is essential. This training will present an overview of how trauma is experienced in the body. Specific somatic interventions such as resourcing\, grounding\, dual awareness\, and sequencing will be presented. Learners will view the application of somatic interventions by analyzing case studies and video demonstrations. Discover methods to help your clients release trauma and negative emotions from the body through a trauma-informed care lens. \nObjectives: \n\nExplain the somatic experience of trauma in the body.\nDiscover at least five somatic interventions for trauma.\nAnalyze applications of somatic interventions to client case studies.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/the-body-can-change-the-score-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T121500
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CREATED:20260219T182140Z
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SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! DBT in Medical Settings 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nDBT in Medical Settings\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Monday\, July 13th\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs | $90.00\nWorkshop Description:\nThis course explores the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in medical settings\, with a focus on palliative care and hospice environments. \nParticipants will learn how to integrate the four core DBT skill areas—mindfulness\, distress tolerance\, emotion regulation\, and interpersonal effectiveness—to provide compassionate\, skillful support to patients facing serious illness and end-of-life concerns. \nThe course emphasizes the power of validation in fostering dignity\, emotional safety\, and connection in medical care. Through clinical case studies and real-world scenarios\, clinicians will develop practical strategies to use DBT principles to support both patients and their families in coping with grief\, uncertainty\, and emotional distress. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nIdentify at least four core tenets and skills within DBT.\nDiscover methods of supporting patients and family members in medical settings using DBT skills such as validation and radical acceptance.\nExplain at least three methods of integrating DBT skills with patients and families.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/dbt-in-medical-settings-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T121500
DTSTAMP:20260602T155847
CREATED:20260219T184651Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics of Self-Disclosure: To Tell or Not To Tell
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs\nEthics of Self-Disclosure: To Tell or Not To Tell\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Wednesday\, July 29th\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00\nWorkshop Description:\nWhat were you taught about self-disclosure to clients in grad school? Are you wondering whether or not to disclose “something” to your clients? Self-disclosure in therapy is complex and dynamic. During this workshop\, we will have our eye on ethics as we explore considerations for clinician self-disclosure to clients. Self-disclosure has several dimensions\, including clinical\, therapeutic\, technical\, and\, in some cases\, legal or regulatory. We will examine the nature of self-disclosure\, including potential benefits and risks. Attention will specifically be given to ethical considerations\, namely\, relevant ethical principles\, and a typology of self-disclosure using case vignettes. Finally\, key recommendations will be given for clinicians to consider in their course of self-disclosure opportunities. Clinicians will be encouraged to “know thyself” and their ethical responsibilities to best utilize the avenue of appropriate self-disclosure. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nComprehend and describe key aspects of therapeutic self-disclosure\, including potential benefits and risks.\nExamine and articulate key ethical considerations of self-disclosure\, including advantages and disadvantages.\nApply best practices for ethical and therapeutic self-disclosure by considering a variety of clinician and client factors.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/ethics-of-self-disclosure-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T121500
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CREATED:20260219T185647Z
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SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Stuck on Scroll: Clinical Strategies for Internet and Social Media Addiction 🆕
DESCRIPTION:🆕BRAND-NEW!🆕\nStuck on Scroll: Clinical Strategies for Internet and Social Media Addiction\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Friday\, July 31st\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs | $90.00\nWorkshop Description:\nAs screen time continues to rise across all age groups\, mental health professionals are seeing increasing impacts of internet\, social media\, and technology overuse on emotional\, relational\, and psychological well-being. This webinar equips clinicians with a practical\, research-informed understanding of screen addiction and problematic digital behaviors\, exploring how these issues manifest in clinical settings and what can be done to address them effectively. \nParticipants will examine recent data on prevalence and risk factors\, learn about the psychological and sociological mechanisms behind compulsive screen use (including social comparison\, algorithmic reinforcement\, and attachment dynamics)\, and gain tools to assess and treat clients struggling with digital overuse. The course offers evidence-based strategies—including CBT\, motivational interviewing\, and digital wellness planning—that can be integrated into therapeutic practice to help clients regain control\, set boundaries\, and develop healthier relationships with technology. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nIdentify signs and symptoms of problematic internet\, social media\, and screen use\, and distinguish between high engagement and clinically significant behavioral addiction.\nAnalyze the psychological\, neurological\, and sociocultural factors contributing to screen overuse\, including reward mechanisms\, social reinforcement\, and algorithmic design.\nImplement evidence-based clinical strategies to assess\, intervene\, and support clients in creating healthier digital habits and reducing screen-related distress.\n\nButton Text\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/tuck-on-scroll-clinical-strategies-for-internet-and-social-media-addiction-july-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T090000
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SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Assessment and Treatment of Non-Suicidal Self-Harm 🆕
DESCRIPTION:BRAND-NEW!\nLaw & Ethics CEs\nAssessment and Treatment of Non-Suicidal Self-Harm\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Monday\, August 31st\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00\nWorkshop Description:\nNon-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a common yet maladaptive coping strategy used by some clients. Discover myths and facts about self-injury and explore vulnerabilities that can lead to an increased risk of self-injury. This workshop will define non-suicidal self-injury and dispel common myths about self-injury. The discussion will highlight how to assess self-injury\, develop and implement safety plans\, and treat non-suicidal self-injury. Attendees will leave this continuing education workshop feeling more confident in assessing and treating self-injury by implementing targeted clinical approaches through case studies. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nIdentify risk factors and possible signs of non-suicidal self-injurious behavior in children and adolescents.\nExplain the appropriate steps to assess whether an individual is engaging in non-suicidal self-injurious behavior.\nSummarize the essential interventions to implement based on the identified risk level.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/assessment-and-treatment-of-non-suicidal-self-harm-august-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:20260909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T121500
DTSTAMP:20260602T155847
CREATED:20260528T210137Z
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SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Behavioral Activation Strategies for Treating Depression 🆕
DESCRIPTION:BRAND-NEW!\nBehavioral Activation Strategies for Treating Depression\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Wednesday\, September 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 (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs | $90.00\nContinuing Education Workshop Description:\nPsychologists have found that there is a close relationship between our activity and our mood. People who are depressed tend to do less overall\, so they have fewer opportunities to feel pleasure\, mastery\, and connection. This workshop will present an overview of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder and discuss relevant assessment tools. Participants will be introduced to the tenets of behavioral activation as one of the most evidence-based approaches for depression. Behavioral activation strategies such as activity scheduling\, ACE\, pacing yourself\, and credit lists will be explored. Case studies and video demonstrations will highlight these core strategies. Participants will be empowered to employ behavioral activation strategies with their clients in a systematic and effective manner. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\n\nIdentify and classify the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder.\nDemonstrate ability to engage in differential diagnosis of depressive disorders.\nExplain the philosophical tenets of behavioral activation and its primary goals.\nDescribe a clinical rationale for behavioral activation as a preferred treatment approach for depression.\nName at least five behavioral activation interventions and strategies.\nEmploy behavioral activation strategies with clients to treat depression.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/behavioral-activation-strategies-for-depression-september-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:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T121500
DTSTAMP:20260602T155847
CREATED:20260528T211133Z
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SUMMARY:🆕 BRAND-NEW! Navigating the Aging Brain 🆕
DESCRIPTION:BRAND-NEW!\nHealth Equity or Cultural Competence CEs!\nNavigating the Aging Brain\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Wednesday\, September 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 Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $90.00\nContinuing Education Workshop Description:\nThis continuing education workshop provides mental health professionals with an in-depth exploration of the aging brain\, including a review of neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease\, vascular dementia\, and mild cognitive impairment. Participants will examine key factors influencing cognitive aging\, such as genetics\, lifestyle\, chronic illness\, and psychosocial stressors. The course highlights practical ways clinicians can support older adults through early identification\, cognitive assessments\, caregiver collaboration\, and person-centered care. Evidence-based clinical recommendations and communication strategies will be discussed\, along with an introduction to optimal care models that integrate medical\, psychological\, and social support systems to enhance quality of life for aging individuals and their families. \nContinuing Education Workshop Objectives:\n\nExplain patterns of brain changes associated with aging and the relationship between brain aging\, cognitive functioning\, and functional abilities.\nDefine core aspects of DSM-5 Neurocognitive Disorder assessment procedures and practices\nIdentify at least five modifiers of age-related brain changes\, and identify at least three ways that clinicians can support brain health in clients.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/navigating-the-aging-brain-september-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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