Mental Health Webinars 2025
WHEN: FRIDAY August 29, 2025 9:30am PST – 11:30am PST
WHERE: ZOOM
COST: $79.00 USD
CE Hours: 2; NBCC Approved
Learning Objectives: Identify the core symptoms of Post-Betrayal Syndrome and their impact on emotional, psychological, and relational functioning.
Develop effective therapeutic strategies to support betrayed partners through stages of healing, including trust rebuilding and emotional stabilization.
Differentiate between the unique needs of betrayed partners and those experiencing generalized trauma to tailor clinical interventions.
Explore evidence-based approaches for addressing maladaptive coping mechanisms, such as hypervigilance, self-blame, or avoidance, in betrayed clients.
Appropriate Audience: This webinar is designed for associate and licensed mental health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of Post-Betrayal Syndrome and enhance their clinical toolkit for supporting betrayed partners. Participants will gain insight into the nuanced symptomatology of betrayal trauma, its impact on clients’ well-being, and how to provide targeted interventions to promote healing and resilience. Tailored to therapists working with relational and attachment trauma, the content bridges theory and practical application, equipping clinicians to guide clients toward recovery with empathy and expertise.
WHEN: FRIDAY October 10th, 2025 10:30am PST – 12:00pm PST Pacific Time (US and Canada)
WHERE: ZOOM
COST: $79.00 USD
CE Hours: 1.5; NBCC Approved
WHEN: FRIDAY October 24, 2025 9:30am PST – 11:30am PST Pacific Time (US and Canada)
WHERE: ZOOM
COST: $79.00 USD
CE Hours: 2; NBCC Approved
Learning Objectives:
Integrate Counseling Techniques for Bipolar DisorderApply foundational counseling theories, principles, and evidence-based techniques to support clients with Bipolar Disorder, focusing on mood stabilization, emotional regulation, and fostering resilience.
Master Diagnostic and Clinical Assessment
Strengthen diagnostic interviewing and clinical assessment skills to accurately identify and differentiate Bipolar Disorder from other conditions, ensuring comprehensive and personalized treatment planning.
Implement Wellness and Crisis Intervention Strategies
Develop and integrate wellness promotion and prevention strategies into treatment, while utilizing ethical crisis intervention techniques, such as psychological first aid, to respond to acute mood episodes or trauma-related crises in clients with Bipolar Disorder.
Leverage Psychophysiological and Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Explore and implement psychophysiological awareness and mindfulness-based practices to enhance self-regulation, improve symptom management, and support a holistic approach to treating Bipolar Disorder within ethical clinical guidelines.
Appropriate Audience: This training is designed for licensed mental health professionals, therapists, and counselors seeking to enhance their expertise in working with clients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. It is ideal for practitioners interested in advancing their skills in diagnostic interviewing, clinical assessment, evidence-based treatment planning, and the application of psychophysiological and mindfulness-based approaches. Participants will also gain tools for promoting wellness, managing crises, and integrating ethical strategies into their practice to address the complex needs of clients with Bipolar Disorder. Includes 2 CE NBCC hours
Join me for an in-depth training designed specifically for therapists seeking to enhance their understanding and clinical skills in addressing alcohol use, chemical substance dependency, and codependency. This comprehensive session will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to effectively support clients struggling with these interconnected issues.
This Webinar Offers 3 CE Hours & Meets Alcoholism and Other Chemical Substance Dependency* *(15 hours required by BBS for first renewal)
Friday Dec 12, 2025 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
3 – hour training
Mental Health Webinars (previous)
WHEN: May 9, 2025 09:30 – 11:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
WHERE: ZOOM
COST: $59.00 USD
CE Hours: 2; NBCC Approved
Learning Objectives: 2 CE Learning Hours Define the key distinctions between sexual abuse and rape from a clinical perspective, including how these differences inform treatment planning. Identify the short-term and long-term psychological and emotional impacts unique to survivors of sexual abuse versus rape. Explore evidence-based interventions tailored to address trauma symptoms, including somatic responses, emotional dysregulation, and cognitive distortions. Develop strategies for fostering safety, trust, and empowerment in the therapeutic relationship while addressing self-blame, shame, and stigma.
Appropriate Audience: This webinar is designed for associate and licensed mental health professionals, including therapists, counselors, psychologists, and social workers seeking to deepen their understanding of effective interventions for sexual trauma survivors.
WHEN: Feb 7, 2025 09:30 – 11:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
WHERE: ZOOM
COST: $39.00 USD
CE Hours: 2; NBCC Approved
Learning Objectives: 2 CE Learning Hours
Understand the Psychological Roots of Chronic Infidelity: Identify common underlying psychological and emotional factors, including attachment wounds, unresolved trauma, and maladaptive coping mechanisms, that contribute to long-term patterns of infidelity.
Develop Skills to Enhance Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance: Explore therapeutic techniques to help clients manage impulsivity, regulate emotions, and respond to stressors in healthier ways.
Foster Empathy and Accountability in the Therapeutic Process: Learn strategies to facilitate clients’ capacity for empathy, acknowledgment of harm caused, and personal accountability as part of their healing and relational repair.
Integrate Evidence-Based Interventions for Behavior Change: Gain proficiency in applying specific therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, schema therapy, and somatic techniques, to support sustained behavioral change and prevent relapse into infidelity.
This webinar is specifically designed for both associate and licensed mental health professionals who are dedicated to enhancing their expertise in addressing complex relational issues.
Ideal participants include:
- Psychologists and Psychotherapists: Professionals providing individual and couples therapy seeking advanced strategies for treating chronic infidelity.
- Licensed Counselors: Counselors working in private practice or clinical settings aiming to expand their therapeutic toolkit for managing patterns of betrayal and relational distress.
- Social Workers: Practitioners involved in mental health services who support clients dealing with marital and partnership challenges related to infidelity.
- Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs): Therapists specializing in relationship dynamics who wish to incorporate evidence-based interventions for infidelity into their practice.
- Clinical Supervisors and Educators: Those interested in specialized approaches to treating infidelity.
Presented by Briana Lefman, MS, CRC, CCTP, LPCC
1.5 hrs CE offered *must complete evaluation to receive CE
TBD, 2026
10:00a – 11:30a PST
Learning Objectives:
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Ethical Angles of Groups
Screening and Recruiting
Mindful Marketing
TBD 2026 10:30 AM Pacific Time
Meet Briana, The Therapist Trainer
M.S., C.R.C, C.C.T.P, L.P.C.C.
I am an approved provider of live NBCC CEs. ACEP No. 7474
In addition to therapy, I consult with clinicians, provide professional training, and serve as an academic guest lecturer. I offer individual, group, and seminar-style sessions, with all presentations and curricula grounded in evidence-based research.
A veteran group runner helping you build a new facet into your practice with very little cost and even lower risk…
I have taken my business from a solo therapist trying to fill individual sessions to running over 14 groups during the week. Now as I look around at the therapy landscape I see the need to help therapists like you fully understand the endless options on helping lots of people by restoring community connections.
Past Trainings
Join Our Free Webinar About Medication Management in Mental Health!
Come Learn The Best Ways To Help Clients Who Use Or Need Medication In Addition To Ongoing Therapy. Our Guest Speaker Is Psychiatrist Dr. Paul Sargent, M.D.
Paul has 25 years of U.S. Navy experience. He now operates out of his private practice in Encinitas, CA utilizing psychotherapy, medication, and performance psychology techniques to improve outcomes for those he serves.
Friday July 19th, 2024 10:30 AM Pacific Time
