Join the Utah Mental Health Counselors Association's Graduate Student & Emerging Professionals committee every Thursday from 12 - 1 to engage in community, collaboration, and connection! Make of this time what you will: studying; networking; receiving support; gaining access to resources you may find beneficial! Join for however long you can whenever you're able to, every week!
Link: https://meet.google.com/obc-bekf-snt?hs=224
WMHCA Announces the upcoming event:
When: October 9th & 16th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Live Synchronous Zoom Event
Ticket Pricing:
WMHCA Early Bird Member Rate: $120 - ends on September 10th, 2025
WMHCA Member Rate: $150
WMHCA Student Rate: $12.50
Non Member Rate: $200
Registration Closes on October 5th, 2025
Description
Expanding your clinical practice with employees can provide a range of opportunities and potential pit falls. In this workshop we will examine the legal, ethical, and practical standards regarding employment in health care. Among the topics we will discuss are, types of employment, the hiring process, employment contracts versus handbooks, wage and benefit requirements, employee termination, and Washington’s non-compete laws. This course is intended to meet ethics continuing education requirements
Through this two-part 6 hour workshop, participants will have the opportunity to discover the guidance provided by state law, federal law, and a range of applicable ethical codes. In addition to the provided case studies and scenarios, participants are encouraged to share their own experiences, questions and thoughts.
Learn more and register at the link below:
http://wmhca.org/event-6214321
This registration is ONLY for the live webinar at the date and time listed. The webinar will be recorded and available to purchase later as an on-demand webinar. You can find all of our on-demand webinars HERE.
Best regards, Washington Mental Health Counselor's Association
You Are Invited to Join The Peer Reviewed Counselor
The Peer Reviewed Counselor is an organization that assists mental health therapists with managing groups where counselors provide and gain feedback over shared recorded therapy sessions. Counselors involved in these groups develop through direct observation of each other’s work. Creating community, diminishing burnout, and developing therapeutic skills are all ambitions of the Peer Reviewed Counselor. Join us and let’s innovate and grow together.
The Peer Reviewed Counselor is continually developing to meet the needs of mental health counselors and their clients. Members are eligible to receive Continuing Education Units (CE’s) each meeting, though this is not a requirement to participate in the group. CE’s are applicable for CMHC’s, LCSW’s, and LMFT’s practicing in the state of Utah. BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE GROUP
MEETINGS
NOTE - Both fully licensed clinicians and clinicians seeking full licensure can participate in the groups. Those seeking licensure will need the approval of their supervisors prior to participating.
ABOUT THE CREATORS OF THE PEER REVIEWED COUNSELOR Tyler McDonald is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor working within his own private practice, As You Are Counseling LLC. He has 7+ years of clinical experience, working in residential settings, group practices, and settling in private practice over the past 2 years. He values working with other mental health therapists in a collaborative effort to develop counselor-based skills and seeks to develop further community within the counseling field.
Michael Thompson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has 20 years of clinical experience working in court mandated therapy, group practices, and current working in private practice. He is currently helping to develop The Peer Reviewed Counselor, a video collaboration group, that helps counselors reach their therapeutic potential.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tyler McDonald Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Manager of the Peer Reviewed Counselor Organization Tyler@AYA-Counseling.com (801)686-8165
Presenter Bio: Dr. Kristin Erskine has over 20 years of experience in substance abuse and trauma treatment and has taught counseling in higher education for 15 years. Her specialties include addictions, ethics, mindfulness and meditation, and spirituality in counseling. She is a clinical mental health counselor, a national certified counselor, a master addictions counselor, and a substance abuse professional. In private practice, Dr. Erskine provides substance abuse assessments for commercial truck drivers, pilots, and railroad employees, as well as psychological first aid for employee assistance programs in Utah.
Registration: Please email Ken Roach at ken.roach@rm.edu to register for this workshop.
2025 UVU Conference on Mental Health
We are excited to invite YOU to the 2025 UVU Conference on Mental Health, an event dedicated to advancing mental health through connection, resources, and education.
Mark your calendars for October 23rd & 24th from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Early-bird Registration for the conference is open until midnight tomorrow. The early-bird rate for attending the conference is $225.
Can’t join us live? No problem—the online conference portal will remain open through December 7th at 11:59 p.m., giving you plenty of time to engage with content and complete sessions at your own pace. You’ll be able to work toward earning CEUs until the conference officially closes.
Addressing some of today’s most pressing mental health challenges, the conference will explore five key themes: addiction, suicide prevention, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal violence.
More information on Continuing Education Credits will be sent soon.
When: 11/04/2025 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM, PST Where: Live Synchronous Zoom Event
WMHCA Early Bird Member Rate: $60 - Ends On October 6th, 2025
WMHCA Member Rate: $75
Non Member Rate: $100
Registration Closes on October 31st, 2025
This course is intended for clinicians who have a foundational understanding of movement-based techniques and are looking to deepen their practical application in therapy. The training will focus on using movement within the framework of nervous system regulation (hyperarousal and hypoarousal), neurocognition, and interpersonal connection. Participants will examine how to align movement goals across various modalities—including yoga, dance, Western somatics, exercise physiology, and sports—to support client outcomes.
Special attention will be given to adapting these approaches for specific populations, including children, individuals with chronic illness, and those affected by health disparities. Through case studies and clinical scenarios, participants will strengthen their ability to apply movement-based interventions in ways that promote client healing, increase engagement, and advance equitable access to care.
This registration is ONLY for the live webinar at the date and time listed. The webinar may be recorded and available to purchase later as an on-demand webinar. You can find all of our on-demand webinars HERE.
This course is approved for 3 CE hours for LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and all associate-level licensees in Washington State.
Washington Mental Health Association (WMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2079. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
This is the monthly meeting of the UMHCA Education and Conference Committee.
If you’ve been considering joining Dr. Richard Schwartz live in Portland for his rare two-day training on The Treatment of Trauma & the Internal Family Systems Model, now is the time to act.
The early bird rate of $395 expires this month.
IFS trainings fill quickly, and live instruction with Dr. Schwartz is a rare opportunity to learn directly from the model's founder. Don’t miss your chance to experience IFS in action, witness live therapy demonstrations, and engage in expert-led discussions.
Why Attend?
✔ Learn from the founder of IFS, live in Portland or online
✔ See IFS in action—Dr. Schwartz will conduct live therapy demonstrations
✔ Engage in interactive Q&A to gain deeper insights into the model
✔ Earn 12 CE hours while expanding your clinical expertise
Seats are limited, and the early bird window closes this weekend.
Save an additional $50 off an in-person ticket with code Save50IFS
Secure Your Spot Now →
Presenter: Dr. Richard Schwartz
Dates: November 6-7, 2025
Location:The Ritz-Carlton, Portland (In-Person) & Live Online
Discount Rate: $395 online$495$445 in-person
In-person ticket can save $50 more with code: Save50IFS
• Regular Rate: $699 • Payment plans available
Secure Early Pricing & Register Now
CE Credits: 12 CE credits
Approved by NASW and NBCC, meeting Oregon Counselor and Therapist CE requirements (Check your state's licensure requirements).
More associations are under review
Overview:
Dr. Schwartz will break down the core components of IFS and demonstrate the model in live therapy sessions with actual audience participants. Attendees will witness the power of Self-leadership in action and engage in a Q&A to deepen their understanding of the model in practice.
Therapists across the country have found IFS to be a life-changing approach for both clients and themselves. This November, you can experience it firsthand with Richard Schwartz presenting live from Portland.
Note: This training is designed to teach skills, show the model in use, and familiarize therapists with IFS techniques. Certification in IFS is only available through the IFS Institute. You can learn more about becoming an IFS Certified therapist.
Seats for this rare 2-day live training are limited. Secure your spot today! Or read on for more.
Early Bird Rate:
as low as
$395
(through APRIL)
$699 Regular Rate
In-person ticket only: Save an additional $50, use code Save50IFS
This meeting is a committee meeting and will not provide CEs.
General Agenda:
1. Updates on upcoming legislation
2. General Q&A about LPPC
Here are the dates for future LPPC meetings:
We look forward to collaborating with you.
Jessica Black, LPPC Chair Kristin Erskine, LPPC Co-Chair (Elect)
Board members will provide updates on UMHCA initiatives and projects as well as field questions, comments, or ideas from UMHCA members. All UMHCA members, including students and professional members, active and inactive, are welcome to attend. The UMHCA Executive Committee believes it is important for members to have access to the UMHCA board and the member meetings are part of a series of initiatives to promote engagement through increased access and connection between the board and our members. We look forward to seeing you all there!
No CEs will be provided at this meeting
Link:
Legislative, financial and professional issues discussed. UMHCA's Monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month with few exceptions. This meeting is open to everyone, students, the public, and the Board.
Online meeting link:
UMHCA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Board Meeting
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Meeting ID: 992 3235 1848 Passcode: UMHCA
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Please find the YOOFOO sign on the outside of the building and go upstairs. The meeting room is on the second floor, Suite 29
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Attachment-Focused Family Play Therapy
When: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 PM, Mountain Time
Location: Attend In Person or Online (Virtual)
In-Person Venue: Utah Tech University – Russell C. Taylor Health Science Building 1526 E Medical Center Dr, St. George, UT 84790
Make a deep and lasting difference in the lives of children creating an environment of healing and resilience by including their most important attachment relationships in the change process confidently using an attachment-focused family play therapy model.
REGISTER
Thursday, November 13, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT
Presenter:
Dr. Scott Whittle, MD
Virtual & In-Person
*All attendees will be provided the virtual link and in-person details so you are able to choose which to attend. Please note virtual attendance often means engagement is more limited that in-person attendance,
Location:
Conference Center at Miller Campus
9750 S 300 W, Sandy, UT 84070
Course Description:
Navigating payer relationships is one of the most challenging aspects of practice management for social workers. This in-person session will offer a candid and practical conversation about the realities of negotiating contracts, understanding payer expectations, and managing long-term relationships with insurance companies.
Led by experienced professionals in the field, this interactive event will explore strategies, share real-world examples, and provide guidance on how to advocate for fair reimbursement and sustainable practice models. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and gain insights into how to approach negotiations with confidence and clarity.
Objectives:
Understand key terms and components of payer contracts
Explore options for negotiating rates and terms
Learn strategies to strengthen relationships with payers
Ask questions and gain peer-to-peer support
This session is ideal for licensed social workers in private practice, clinical settings, or leadership roles who engage with insurance contracts or are considering credentialing with payers.
December 3, 2025 – December 5, 2025
Viewing in Eastern TimeAdjust
Earn up to 32.5 continuing education hours from a combination of live and recorded sessions!
Registration and conference fee information, based on your country of residence, are detailed in the Scaled Fee Structure document.
Register By December 1, 2025 11:59 PMET
NBCC and the NBCC Foundation invite you to join us during our Mental Health Connections global virtual conference.
This year will highlight education or training, practice, and research geared toward capacity-building, workforce expansion, and augmenting access to mental health care across communities worldwide.
Participants will also learn about counseling through an international and diverse lens and gain insight about counseling and mental health initiatives and movement toward counseling professionalization from speakers across the globe.
Learning Objectives:
Ethically Navigating Exposure and Response Prevention
Date and Time: December 12, 2025 8:30am to 12:30pm MST
Location: University of Utah, College of Education SAEC Building, Auditorium, SAEC 1151
Presenter: Kate Rogers, Ph.D.
Event Description: The Counseling & Counseling Psychology Program at the University of Utah College of Education is proud to sponsor a free CE Training in collaboration with OCD Anxiety Centers.
This in-person training offers 4 continuing education (CE) hours, with two being ethics CEs, specifically for professionals in CMHC, MFT, Social Work, and Psychology.
Attendees will be provided with a basic understanding of exposure therapy, how it works, who is most likely to benefit from it, as well as guidance regarding level of care decisions. Attendees will engage in an interactive workshop that includes opportunities to practice case conceptualization through an exposure lens and customized exposure design with case vignettes and feedback/guidance from the presenters.
Registration Link: https://www.ocdanxietycenters.com/erp-ce-event
We are starting up the LPPC (Legislative and Public Policy Committee) Meetings again, starting this month, to prepare for the 2026 legislative session. This meeting is a committee meeting and will not provide CEs.
1. Q & A about LPPC.
We want to answer any questions you have about the LPPC and what it would be like to get involved in this committee.
2. Discuss ideas, including bills and issues to focus on for the next legislative year.
This will be the time to bring up any issues or specific bills that you would like the LPPC to focus on.
Objective for the Presentation -
1 Knowledge of Narrative exam construction
2. Understanding what areas are covered on the Narrative Exam
3. Processing a structured approach for dissecting vignettes
Dr. Linton Hutchinson, LMHC, NCC, Ph.D. has a degree in Counseling Psychology and Mental Health Counseling. He has dedicated his entire career to working with students who are on the road to becoming therapists. Linton has taught every course from Principles of Counseling to Research and Assessment and has worked with medical students at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies and taught counseling at the University of the South Pacific in the Fiji Islands. Back in the States, Linton continued his teaching at Nova Southeastern University, University of Central Florida, Troy State, and Rollins College. He was the first Regional Coordinator for Webster University where he designed and developed their Mental Health Counseling Program in Florida. For the past 22 years, he has prepared students for licensure online at CounselingExam.com and currently offers Master Classes covering the DSM-5. His passion is dream analysis and he has presented seminars worldwide on using dreams in the counseling setting.
Stacy Frost is currently the Content Curator at Licensure Exams, where she is responsible for designing educational presentations on all subjects related to the helping professions and specifically the NCMHCE Counseling Exam. Stacy comes from the medical field and is an expert on the DSM-5. She is also a Certified Coach and works with students suffering from test anxiety. Stacy helps students manage and overcome test anxiety by offering online coaching. Additionally, Stacy teaches essential skills to combat test anxiety using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy skills offering holistic, motivational, and inspiration to help improve self-esteem and confidence.
Registration will be posted soon on TPN.health
Bridgeland Applied Technology College, Health Sciences Building
1301 North 600 West, Logan, UT
8:30 to 9:00am Registration
8:45 to 10:30 Welcome and Keynote by President (2 hours)
10:45 to 12:00pm Breakout (1.5 hours)
1:30 to 2:20pm Breakout (1 hour)
2:20 to 2:30 Break (10 minutes)
2:30 to 3:20pm Breakout (1 hour)
3:30 to 4:20pm Breakout (1 hour)
4:30 to 5:30pm DOPL Updates - Q&A (1 hour)
8:30 to 9:00 Coffee and Conversation
8:45 to 10:30 Welcome and Keynote (1.5 hours)
10:30 to 10:45 Break (15 minutes)
10:45 to 12:00pm Breakout (1 hour)
1:30 to 2:20 Breakout (1 hour)
2.20 to 2:30 Break (10 minutes)
3:20 to 3:30 Break (10 minutes)
3:30 to 4:30pm Breakout (1 hour)
3:40 to 5:00pm Conference Wrap Up
Total CEs: up to 13 CEs
This conference will be available in a hybrid format: in-person and online. Our online guests may be limited to a selected breakout room. Registration will require you to choose in-person or virtual attendance. Technical support will NOT be offered to help you with your personal online connection. It is recommended that you test your local connection and appropriate bandwidth speeds prior to the conference.
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