Trainings

This ONLINE training introduces Dialectical Behavioral Therapy or ‘DBT’ - a therapy originally created for difficult-to-manage mood and personality disorders. It is now an evidence-based practice that assists clients with mood, personality, anxiety, and addictive and trauma-related disorders. DBT provides clients with skills that promote emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. This training […]

This ONLINE workshop will provide participants with a solid understanding of how trauma impacts the developing nervous system and interlinks with addictions, mental health and attachment issues. This training provides introductory strategies for nervous system regulation that can assist clients/patients in managing symptoms, viewed through a historical trauma lens. A working camera and microphone is […]

This ONLINE workshop provides participants with an overview of the evolution of ideas relevant to working with culturally diverse clients and communities. Issues around how cultural identity and personal bias can influence behavioral health prevention and treatment programs are explored in depth. Other ideas such as privilege, intersectionality, and micro-aggressions will be defined and used […]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used approaches and has been demonstrated to be effective for a wide-range of problems and diagnosis. Numerous research studies suggest that CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. CBT is based on several core principles including that challenges are based, in […]

This ONLINE workshop introduces participants to the spirit and strategies of Motivational Interviewing (MI.) Motivational Interviewing is one of the most heavily researched interventions in the fields of addiction, behavioral health, and medicine. Study after study has reliably demonstrated that implementing this practice with proficiency and consistency will improve outcomes for consumers of behavioral healthcare. […]

This ONLINE training is focused on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy or ‘DBT’ - an evidenced based practice that assists clients with mood, personality, anxiety, addictive and trauma related disorders. DBT provides clients with skills that promote emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness. This training will provide participants with an explanation of this modality and […]

This ONLINE workshop will examine the data behind the three waves of the opioid crisis since the early 1990’s. Looking at the historical contexts internationally, nationally and locally we will see how our relationship to opioids has evolved over time. Special attention will be focused on the current wave of fentanyl analogs (e.g. Fentanyl) and […]

This ONLINE training is focused on Northern New Mexico - the confluence of cultural exchange since time immemorial. This workshop will give participants an opportunity to explore how multiple waves of colonization have impacted issues that affect clients today. Experiential exercises will provide participants with insights into historical trauma, applied attachment theory and cross-cultural counseling […]

Supervision is equal parts clinical expertise, administrative oversight, and mentoring. This ONLINE training will provide participants with critical information and hands-on exercises regarding best practices in Clinical Supervision while also exploring models of leadership development. Participants will be provided with outlines for case presentations, clinical supervision documentation, and a self-assessment of strengths and areas of […]

This ONLINE workshop is designed for persons who have completed an introductory training and have begun to utilize the model in their practice. This training will help participants to further develop MI skills and strategies beyond the basics in a supportive and challenging environment. Advanced strategies for eliciting change talk and advanced OARS will be […]