In this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of why ethical decision-making can sometimes feel overwhelming while learning practical ways to navigate challenges using ethical principles.

What challenges you when it comes to clients in private practice? In this workshop, we will dive into complex and sensitive issues such as suicidal ideation, serious mental illness, and more.

This workshop introduces the concept of using creatures to represent emotions as a way to help clients better understand and shift their relationship with challenging feelings. Participants will learn how to personify emotions, explore the benefits of transforming emotions into creatures, and identify qualities an emotion might have that can translate into a unique creature. We will also discuss ways to expand the exploration after the initial creature is created, offering practical tools to deepen a client’s connection to their emotional experience.

In this workshop, we’ll focus on practical steps to help you navigate ethical decision-making. Rarely is a situation clear and we often sit in uncertainty and "gray" areas looking for a path to follow.

Rediscover the joy of doodling and its potential to spark creativity and free your mind. In this workshop, you’ll explore how to move past judgments that block creative expression and learn ways to create boundaries on the page that support artistic freedom. You’ll also uncover the therapeutic benefits of doodling, whether as a personal practice or a warm-up tool for clients, and discover techniques to add depth and detail to your designs. With a curious mindset, doodling becomes more than just drawing—it’s a gateway to inspiration and emotional expression.

In this engaging and interactive course, participants will explore the power of metaphors and symbols as tools for helping clients gain perspective and connect more deeply to their therapeutic work. Participants will develop a clear understanding of metaphors and similes, identify meaningful topics and themes that can inspire metaphor development, and discover the therapeutic benefits of using metaphors to illuminate client experiences. Through guided exploration, participants will learn practical ways to incorporate metaphors and symbols into therapy sessions, helping clients create their own unique representations of their experiences. This creative approach offers an opportunity for clients to uncover new insights, gain clarity, and connect more fully to their healing journey.

Stepping into a supervisory role means more than just overseeing others—it’s about embracing leadership with confidence and clarity. In this interactive session, participants will explore what makes an effective supervisor by identifying key strengths, understanding the leadership role of supervision, and navigating common challenges. Through discussion and reflection, attendees will gain insight into balancing supervisory responsibilities with agency policies while learning how to model professional behavior. Whether you’re new to supervision or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide practical tools to enhance your leadership skills and support your team effectively.

This workshop offers an opportunity to explore how guided visualization can help clients connect with themselves and process their experiences through creative responses like art or writing. We’ll discuss the benefits of using guided visualizations in therapy, compare experiences with external and internal visualizations, and identify practical ways to integrate these techniques into your work. You’ll also learn how art-making or writing can enhance a client’s understanding and engagement with the process. Perfect for therapists looking to incorporate creative, reflective approaches into their practice.

Participants will In this workshop, participants can expect to gain a foundational understanding of essential aspects of private practice.

This experiential training explores the role of ritual and intentional space in the supervisory relationship. Designed for supervisors in the helping professions, this course offers practical tools and reflective exercises to help create more grounded, connected, and consistent supervision—whether in-person or online.

Experience the grounding power of progressive muscle relaxation and learn how to use it effectively in sessions. You’ll practice creating and leading a mini relaxation exercise focused on a single part of the body, using simple, clear language. Discover the benefits of this technique for promoting sensory awareness and supporting clients through various challenges. You’ll also explore how and why this method can be an ideal way to begin a group or session, setting a calming and focused tone.

This workshop invites participants to explore creative methods for enhancing the supervision process, providing meaningful support to supervisees. Participants will identify topics that can be explored creatively in supervision and learn how to integrate movement as a tool for engagement and reflection. The workshop will also introduce practical, creative interventions to begin each supervisory meeting, setting a collaborative and reflective tone. Additionally, participants will discover strategies for supporting supervisees when they face client challenges, fostering growth, confidence, and connection.

In this course, participants will learn to identify at least one population or issue they can support within their community. They will also gain insight into their personal strengths by naming two key qualities they bring to their work with clients.

Learn how pricing impacts both your private practice and client relationships. This course explores the psychology of pricing, highlighting how undervaluing services can create challenges for therapists and clients. You’ll uncover benefits of appropriate pricing, design strategies to diversify your weekly schedule, and address common fears around setting fees. By the end, you’ll gain actionable insights to align your pricing with your practice goals and client needs.

Participants will learn how to effectively communicate their professional identity by crafting a concise three-sentence introduction to share with potential clients.

This course is designed to help participants expand their approach to working with clients, empowering them to explore new ways of offering services.