Upcoming 2023 Events

December 8

TEA CE Event: “The Ethical & Legal Landscape of Social Media: When does Self-Promotion become Pandering” (Virtual)

2-Hour Virtual CE Event

Speakers: Michael Flynn, J.D., Ph.D. & Tamara Allen Bush, LPC-S, NCC, CSAT, EMDR Trained

Presentation Objectives:

  1. Learn how Fiduciary law limits the scope of professionals’ use of social media & online promotion.
  2. Understand the limits to ethical marketing of professional services.
  3. Identify things a professional may do, & things one should not do on social media.

Santé is a proud sponsor of the Trauma Education Association (TEA)

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Previous 2023 Events

February 8-10

Maintaining Proper Boundaries (In-Person Course)

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦:
How would you know you crossed the line as a healthcare professional? Would you be able to identify & understand an imbalance of power in the relationship? Professional boundaries can be subtle & confusing. But learning to properly maintain them will protect you & the client.

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that attended.

February 24

Resiliency & Recovery Conference of Fort Worth (In-person)

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀:
Centers in & around Fort Worth have come together to bring you this 6-hour CE event with education, inspiration, & newtorking spanning the topics of mental health & addiction.

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

February 24

TEA CE Event: “Demystifying DID” (Virtual)

1-Hour Virtual CE Event

Speaker: Jessica Endres, PhD, LPC, NCC

Presentation Objectives:
  1. Know experiences/dissociative symptoms unique to clients experiencing dissociative identity disorder (DID)
  2. Differentiate between dissociation as a symptom and potential DID/OSDD
  3. Walk through case study example of the process of exploring a potential DID diagnosis

Santé is a proud sponsor of the Trauma Education Association (TEA)

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

March 24

TEA CE Event: “Everyday Evil and the Dark Triad” (Virtual)

1-Hour Virtual CE Event

Speaker: Dr. Susan Lawrence, MD

Presentation Objectives:
  1. To be able to discuss the dark triad traits and how they impact the workplace.
  2. To be able to articulate the dilemma of releasing supposedly “rehabilitated” prisoners convicted of heinous crimes who retain dark triad traits.
  3. To be able to explain how dark triad traits impact society and the world.

Santé is a proud sponsor of the Trauma Education Association (TEA)

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

May 10-12

Maintaining Proper Boundaries (In-Person Course)

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦:
How would you know you crossed the line as a healthcare professional? Would you be able to identify & understand an imbalance of power in the relationship? Professional boundaries can be subtle & confusing. But learning to properly maintain them will protect you & the client.

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

April 21

SIPER CE Event: “Sex Addiction & Sexually Compulsive Behaviors: Managing Stigma & Misconceptions in Clinical Practice” (Virtual)

1-Hour Virtual CE Event

Presenter: Ashley Whitted, MS, LPC, CSAT

In working with sexually compulsive behaviors and the sex addicts who struggle with them, we encounter a multitude of negative misconceptions. Due to these misconceptions, we, as professionals, must learn to manage the associated sociocultural stigma. This presentation will provide an open discussion around misconceptions associated with sex addiction and sexually compulsive behaviors, explore some sociocultural components to the negative stigma and perceptions that will inevitably impact our work with these clients, and discuss the associated professional implications and our ethical duties as practitioners.

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

April 28

TEA CE Event: “Sexual Assault 101: Panel Discussion on Survivor Support & Trauma Informed Care” (Virtual)

1-Hour Virtual CE Event

Panel: Becka Meier, MD, NCC, LPC; Kelly Goodwin, LCSW; Katharine Esser, MA, NCC, LPC-S, LCDC

Presentation Objectives:
  1. Define sexual assault and trauma
  2. Review options for recent sexual assault survivors
  3. Explore the impact of both sexual violence as a form of trauma
  4. Outline strategies for supporting survivors of sexual violence using a trauma-informed approach

Santé is a proud sponsor of the Trauma Education Association (TEA)

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

May 19

SIPER CE Event: “The Way We Drain Energy From Others” (Virtual)

1-Hour Virtual CE Event

Speaker: Elizabeth Ann Keller, APRN-BC, FNP, FPMHNP, LPC

The presentation will discuss the way people drain energy from others.

 Presentation Objectives:  

  1. Help patients and clinicians understand four ways people drain energy from others
  2. Help them understand the way they personally are draining energy from others
  3. Guide patients and clinicians to understand the solution and how to teach the technique for resolving energy drainage (CRESES)

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

May 26

TEA CE Event: “First Responders & Trauma Treatment” (Virtual)

1-Hour Virtual CE Event

Speakers: Emily Morik, LMSW, EMDR Trained & Kim Garrett, LCSW-S, LCDC, CCISM, MBA, Certified Therapist in EMDR, Consultant-in-Training

Objectives:

  1. Educate on the role of the mental health clinician in external mental health for police department.
  2. Identify officer wellness and educate on trauma impacted through job duties.
  3. Discuss community resources used by law enforcement, as well as barriers.

Santé is a proud sponsor of the Trauma Education Association (TEA)

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

June 16

SIPER CE Event: “Emotional Neglect: Addiction’s Playground” (Virtual)

1-Hour Virtual CE Event

Speaker: Chris McMullen, LPC, CSAT

Presentation Objectives:  

  1. Understand the link between neglect and addiction
  2. Identify the cycles that emotionally neglected individuals become stuck in
  3. Utilize modalities to help clients get out of emotionally unhealthy cycles

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

June 23

TEA CE Event: “Coupled Recovery: Comprehensive Healing from PSB & Betrayal” (Virtual)

1-Hour Virtual CE Event

Speakers: Laney Knowlton, LMFT-S, CSAT, CPTT, CCPS, CMAT, IAT; Dr. Brian Martin, LMFT-S, LSOTP, CSAT, CPTT, CCPS, IAT

Objectives:

  • Understand how to connect tools from the treatment of PSB, Betrayal Trauma, traditional couples work, and sex therapy
  • Utilize tools to create Emotional Safety following PSB and BT
  • Utilize specific steps to help clients work through healing sexuality after PSB and BT

Santé is a proud sponsor of the Trauma Education Association (TEA)

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

July 21

SIPER CE Event: “Sustained Recovery Management” (Virtual)

1-Hour Virtual CE Event

Speaker: Steve Crump, MS, LPC

Presentation Overview: 

  • Brief review of history of treating addictive illness.
  • The current advances of addiction treatment.
  • Defining relapse as a measure of outcome.
  • Sustained Recovery Management.

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

August 23-25

Maintaining Proper Boundaries (In-Person Course)

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦:
How would you know you crossed the line as a healthcare professional? Would you be able to identify & understand an imbalance of power in the relationship? Professional boundaries can be subtle & confusing. But learning to properly maintain them will protect you & the client.

Registration is Closed. Please register for the next course in November.

August 25

TEA CE Event: “Nutrition & Trauma” (Virtual)

1-Hour Virtual CE Event

Speaker: McKenzie Harris, RDN, LDN, CEDS & Tamara Allen Bush, LPC-S, NCC, CSAT

Objectives:

  • Learn about Nutrition Philosophies and the science behind them, including:

                   o   Health at Every Size

                   o   Intuitive Eating

                   o   Anti-Diet

                   o   Joyful Movement

                   o   All Foods Fit

  • Discuss how these principles apply to the trauma patient population, professionals, and their loved ones.
  • Learn to identify red flag signs and symptoms of disordered eating in a patient population.

Santé is a proud sponsor of the Trauma Education Association (TEA)

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

September 15

SIPER CE Event: “Ask An Interventionist” – Panel Discussion (Virtual)

1-Hour Virtual CE Event

Panelists: David Baldwin, LPC, LCDC; Vickye Key, LCDC; Kayla Longino, LPC; & John Patton, LCSW

Presentation Overview: 

  1. What are the elements for a successful intervention?
  2. What is the biggest challenge in making an intervention successful?
  3. What does the initial call look like?

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

September 15

SASH CE Event: “Sexually Compulsive Behaviors: Managing Stigma & Misconceptions in Clinical Practice” (Virtual)

1.0- Live Interactive CE Webinar

Presenter: Ashley Whitted, MS, LPC, CSAT – Residential Case Manager/Primary Therapist for Santé Center for Healing

Presentation Overview:  This presentation was created to explore the common misconceptions and sociocultural stigmas associated with sexually compulsive behavior, or sexual addiction.

  1. Participants will be able to examine common misconceptions around sex addiction.
  2. Participants will be able to name social and cultural components to stigmas around sexually compulsive behaviors.
  3. Participants will be able to summarize professional implications for managing misconceptions and stigmas in treating sex addiction and sexually compulsive behaviors.

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

September 22

TEA CE Event: “Behavioral Manifestations of Trauma” (Virtual)

1-Hour Virtual CE Event

Speaker: Kasey Salyer, LCSW-S

  1. Understand the types of trauma responses
  2. Gain a greater understanding of the functionality of these responses in client regulation
  3. Build empathy and capacity to serve clients with complex trauma ethically and effectively

Santé is a proud sponsor of the Trauma Education Association (TEA)

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

October 13

UBH Denton’s Women’s Symposium (In-person)

Join us for an event that features a speaker series of important women’s behavioral health issues.

4.5 CEs with breakfast, lunch & networking opportunities available.

𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘵é 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵.

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

October 20-21

ALUMNI RETREAT (Register for either days or both)

Friday: Alumni Dinner (family-friendly)

Saturday: Alumni Programs (adults only)

Every year, Santé hosts the Annual Alumni Recovery Retreat by kicking-off the celebration on Friday evening with an off-campus, Alumni Dinner. Then, on Saturday, the event continues on-campus. This retreat offers alumni from all over the country the chance to reconvene on campus for renewal, chip recognitions, reconnection, & recommitment to their recovery. Santé Alumni, staff members & local therapists offer several experiential therapies, lectures & discussions. It is always a fun time & there are opportunities for alumni to connect with current clients during 12-step meetings & meals. Many alumni have made the retreat a part of their commitment to recovery & service work.

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

October 25

Spectrum of Sexuality Summit (In-Person ONLY)

6-Hour CE Event

This fifth annual education and inspiration-filled day spans the spectrum of sexuality topics. Hear from expert therapists from multiple viewpoints – CSATs, sex therapists, sex educators, LPCs, LMSWs and more. Evidence-based theory and implementation ideas for your work and your clients.

Speakers & Topics:

  • Tamara Allen Bush, LPC-S, NCC, CSAT: Attachment, Compulsivity & Addiction: Needs & Healthy Substitutes
  • Tomas Altamirano, LMSW; Supervised by Robert Boes, #103941: Practicing with the LGBTQ+ Community
  • Nichelle Wall, EdD, LPC-S, CST: Performance Based vs Pleasure Based Intimacy

Panel Discussion:

  • Ashley Whitted, MS, LPC, CSAT
  • Josh Pitre, MSW, LCSW, EMDR Trained, CSAT

Update 10/5/2023: Registration is closed.

October 27

TEA CE Event: “Cultural Competency in First Responders: Basic Introduction” (Virtual)

1-Hour Virtual CE Event

Speakers: Jason Allen, MA, LPC, CTP, EMDR & Tempa Sherrill, MS, LPC-S

Presentation Objectives:

  1. Identify & explore the cultural implications of law enforcement & its impact on the therapeutic environment & therapeutic environment.
  2. Explore the stigma against treatment & unique challenges related to counseling a First Responder.
  3. Explore adaptive approaches & solutions for fostering a therapeutic alliance & adequate care with First Responder Clients.

Santé is a proud sponsor of the Trauma Education Association (TEA)

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.

November 1-3

Maintaining Proper Boundaries (In-Person Course)

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦:
How would you know you crossed the line as a healthcare professional? Would you be able to identify & understand an imbalance of power in the relationship? Professional boundaries can be subtle & confusing. But learning to properly maintain them will protect you & the client.

Update 9/29/2023: Registration is closed.

November 15

SIPER CE Event: “Relationships in Recovery” (Virtual)

1-Hour Virtual CE Event

Presenter: Caroline Watson Kobylinksi, MA, LPC, LCDC, EMDR Certified

Presentation Objectives:

  • Define relationships within the context of recovery
  • Different factors that drive healthy and unhealthy relationships in recovery
  • The cycle of insanity that goes with unhealthy relationships
  • Collaborative solutions for clients and therapists to engage in healthy relationships

Registration Closed. Thank you to all that participated.