Adler Graduate School

Using the Goals of Misbehavior and the Seven Step Consultation Process
2022-09-30 11:00 - 14:30 UTC
When working with couples and families, this is an invaluable skill in helping individuals respond strategically rather than reactively to perceived misbehavior in that its use can lead to greater feeling of belonging and contributing.
Understanding the Goals of Misbehavior and utilizing this knowledge in classroom applications and counseling situations is a critical skill. Using the Seven Step Consultation Process of Dinkmeyer and Carlson, participants will be provided a basic understanding of the Goals of Misbehavior and how to use the Consultation process in helping our colleagues, students, and clients identify goals of misbehavior (Attention, Power, Revenge, and Display of Inadequacy) How to respond strategically/proactively rather than reactively will be emphasized. The Consultation Process may be demonstrated with an actual person, with participants providing their observation and insights during the process

Participants will be able to
1.Identify the Goals of Misbehavior and how to determine which are in play.
2. Understand the steps in an effective Consultation Process
3. Participate in an actual consultation experience with their colleagues.

Doug Pelcak received his MA from the University of Minnesota in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology in 1983.
He is an Elementary Counselor for Glen Lake School in Minnetonka, MN and a Staff Therapist at the Institute for Therapy In Edina, Minnesota.
He is a current faculty member at the Adler Graduate School in Minnesota.

Self-Regulation Deficits and Intimate Partner Violence -9
2022-09-16 11:00 - 13:30
Self-regulation abilities are critical to a diverse range of emotional, behavioral, social, and physical health functions. When self-regulation abilities are compromised, the likelihood of several short- and long-term outcomes such as problematic behaviors and risky decision-making increases. Designed for professionals working in mental health and substance use treatment settings, this training provides attendees with a working understanding of the causes, consequences, and interventions associated with self-regulation deficits among survivors and perpetrators of intimate partner violence. A review of screening and intervention options appropriate for persons impacted by these issues will be discussed. Empirically based research findings will be highlighted throughout this training.

Training Objectives:
1. Define self-regulation and other related constructs
2. Define intimate partner violence
3. Examine the causes and consequences associated with self-regulation deficits and intimate partner violence
4. Examine the impact these topics have on clients receiving services from mental health and substance misuse treatment providers
5. Discuss screening and intervention considerations
6. Review relevant and up-to-date research findings

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor, Program Director, and lead developer for the Master of Arts degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health for Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counseling Center in St. Paul, Minnesota for the past seventeen years. Pathways provides programs and services benefitting individuals impacted by mental illness and addictions. Through his work at Pathways, Jerrod has extensive experience working with clients diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, serious and persistent mental health (SPMI) conditions, trauma and stressor related disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders, sleep disorders, and criminal justice-involved populations. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST). Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod is also certified as a Brain Health Coach, Trauma Professional, Compassion Fatigue Professional, Youth Firesetting Prevention/Intervention Specialist, an Anger Resolution Therapist (CART), a Thinking for a Change (T4C) Facilitator, a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Trainer, an Autism Specialist, Digestive Health Specialist, Gut Health Specialist, Stress and Mindset Coach, Holistic Health Coach, Sleep Science Coach, Sex Crimes & Relational Paraphilic Attachments (RPA), Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP), and a Problem Gambling Treatment Provider in the state of Minnesota. Jerrod has published numerous articles and book chapters. Email: Jerrod01234Brown@live.com

Clinical Supervision Training - Fall 2022 -45CEs
2022-09-16 09:00 - 2022-10-14 12:00
This course provides 45 hours of training in clinical supervision. The course meets the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy educational requirements for Professional Counselors (LPCs and LPCCs) and exceeds requirements for Alcohol & Drug Counselors who intend to seek the approved-supervisor credential. The course does NOT meet requirements for the AAMFT approved-supervisor credential, as only courses provided directly by the AAMFT meet those requirements. This course meets on Zoom and includes additional assignments to be completed online.
The course covers major models of clinical supervision; development and maintenance of the supervisor-supervisee relationship; ethical and legal aspects in clinical supervision; cultural competence in clinical supervision; and structuring, intervention, and evaluation practices in clinical supervision.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Distinguish the central role of clinical supervision in providing superior clinical services through improving client welfare, ensuring informed consent and honoring client rights. 2. Distinguish factors that generate positive supervisory relationships from their inception, including informed consent for supervision, management of expectations, and appropriate professional boundaries. 3. Demonstrate understanding of the ethical, legal, advocacy and gatekeeping responsibilities of clinical supervisors. 4. Assess power dynamics in the supervisory relationship and consider issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. 5. Demonstrate commitment to cross-cultural responsiveness in all supervisory relationships. 6. Generate, and demonstrate commitment to, fulfillment of key supervisory responsibilities, to include ensuring informed consent for supervision, completing and referencing the supervision contract, modeling ethics and boundaries, and serving as a gatekeeper for the counseling profession. 7. Articulate a personal model of clinical supervision, drawn from existing models of supervision and preferred styles of therapy and supervision.
Required text: Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision (6th Edition) (What’s New in Counseling) 6th Edition By Janine M. Bernard (Author), Rodney K. Goodyear (Author) · Publisher: Pearson; 6 edition (January 22, 2018)· ISBN-13: 9780134790282· ISBN-13: 9780134752518
Certificates of completion will be awarded upon final evaluation of the course distributed by Adler.

The course will meet 5 times starting Friday September 16th, Friday September 23rd, Friday September 30th, Friday October 7th and Friday October 14th from 9:00am to 12:00pm/noon central time.
The 45-hour CE training will be as follows:
15 hours = in class time
13 hours= required readings
5 hours= survey/quiz at the end of class each week
4 hours= case studies
8 hours= class assignments
In addition to attending the 5 course Fridays, participants will be required to schedule a one-hour meeting outside of the course time with a small group comprised of other course participants for consultation the first three weeks of the course (the weeks of Sept. 16, 23, 30th, 2022). No outside consultation meetings will be required the last two weeks of the course (the weeks of October 7 & 14, 2022).
Please note, there will be a final APA formatted paper that complies the learned information throughout the course applied to each participant’s own clinical theoretical style related to clinical supervision philosophy. There will also be a final assignment to develop Supervision Documents that are required as part of future clinical supervision, both assignments to be completed by midnight the final course date.

Brittany Hamann, PsyD, LPCC (she/her) is a doctoral level psychologist and a licensed professional clinical counselor serving greater rural Minnesota in private practice. She received a doctorate degree in counseling psychology from Saint Mary’s University in Minneapolis, MN and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. She has practiced counseling in many levels of care including inpatient psychiatric units, residential treatment, intensive outpatient care and rural health care. Dr. Hamann’s doctoral research titled “Dismissing a Supervisee: The experience of the clinical supervisor” examined the experiences of clinical supervisors who had dismissed a supervisee who was also a student. The focus of this work examined the decision-making process and their overall experiences. A Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy Approved Clinical Supervisor, Brittany has been involved in clinical supervision practice, research, and has taught graduate level courses in best practice clinical supervision.

Driver Aggression and Road Rage: Causes, Consequences, and Intervention
2022-09-09 11:00 - 13:30
Aggressive driving and road rage are concerning behaviors that have significant societal implications. Intended for professionals, this training will examine the causes, triggering events, consequences, and common forms of aggressive driving behaviors and road rage. A section of this training will also examine screening and intervention options appropriate for persons who engage in these behaviors. Other topics discussed in this training will include COVID-19 related stressors, alexithymia, anger management problems, attachment patterns, conflict resolution problems, emotional intelligence, empathy, executive dysfunction, fatigue, hostility, impatience, impulse control issues, irritability, lower emotionality, mentalization, metacognition, mindful attention, paranoia, personality disorders, perspective taking, psychological distress, rumination, self-efficacy, self-regulation deficits, sensation-seeking, sleep disturbances, and substance misuse to name a few. Empirically-based research findings and case study examples will be highlighted throughout this training

Training Objectives:
1. Learn about the neurobiopsychosocial factors that contribute to aggressive driving behaviors and road rage
2. Learn about environmental factors that might trigger aggressive driving behaviors and road rage
3. Learn about related terms, such as problematic driving behaviors, driver aggression, risky driving behaviors, and driver-related stress.
4. Learn about the consequences associated with aggressive driving behaviors and road rage
5. Learn about victim-offender profiles and interactional patterns
6. Learn about screening and intervention approaches
7. Learn about personality traits associated with driving aggression and road rage
Learn about empirically-based research findings pertaining to these to

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor, Program Director, and lead developer for the Master of Arts degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health for Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counseling Center in St. Paul, Minnesota for the past seventeen years. Pathways provides programs and services benefitting individuals impacted by mental illness and addictions. Through his work at Pathways, Jerrod has extensive experience working with clients diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, serious and persistent mental health (SPMI) conditions, trauma and stressor related disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders, sleep disorders, and criminal justice-involved populations. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST). Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod is also certified as a Brain Health Coach, Trauma Professional, Compassion Fatigue Professional, Youth Firesetting Prevention/Intervention Specialist, an Anger Resolution Therapist (CART), a Thinking for a Change (T4C) Facilitator, a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Trainer, an Autism Specialist, Digestive Health Specialist, Gut Health Specialist, Stress and Mindset Coach, Holistic Health Coach, Sleep Science Coach, Sex Crimes & Relational Paraphilic Attachments (RPA), Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP), and a Problem Gambling Treatment Provider in the state of Minnesota. Jerrod has published numerous articles and book chapters. Email: Jerrod01234Brown@live.com

Using Adlerian Theory to Excel - A two day presentation
2022-08-26 11:00 - 2022-09-23 14:30
This workshop will present Alfred Adler’s views of the Primal Self to help us understand and work on marriage relationship issues of conflict, cohesion, and connection.
This is a two part, two day series scheduled one month apart to allow for individual learning experiences. Part one is on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 11:00am to 2:30 pm CST. The second part is on Friday, September 23, 2022, from 11:00am to 2:30 pm. CST.
3CE’s for each day, MFT CE’s pending

Participants:
1. will learn to assess personal and relational acts at a primal level
2. Will learn to intervene in personal and relational acts at a primal level

About John Reardon, MA, Education:
—Masters of Counseling Psychology from Adler Institute in Chicago.
—Masters in Reformation History from University of Minnesota
—Bachelors in Education/Physical Education & History from Wisconsin State College-LaCrosse
—Major in Theology from St. Catherine’s College
—Certificate in Transactional Analysis
—Certificate in Chemical intervention
Work History:
—conducted Phoenix Process Consultants as a Counseling and Consulting business since 11/1/1984. (phoenixprocessconsultants.com)
—participated in therapy with individuals, couples, and families since 11/1/1984.
—taught at the Adler Graduate School from 1999-2015. Basic Adler–Basic & Advanced Skills–Professional Identity—Adler & Human & Organization Development (HOD)–Basic HOD–Chaos and HOD.
—consulted with businesses, schools, courts, government, and churches on–leadership, high performance work teams, strategic planning, work process, conflict-stress-anger-communication training & management, and transformation process.
—constructed and conducted a successful Wellness Program, Advanced Adler Course Certificate, Real Therapist Growth Group, and Spirituality in Counseling Training. All currently functioning

Self-Regulation Deficits and Challenging and Problematic Behaviors
2022-08-19 11:00 - 13:30
Self-regulation abilities are critical to a diverse range of emotional, behavioral, social, and physical health functions. When self-regulation abilities are compromised, the likelihood of several short- and long-term outcomes such as problematic behaviors and risky decision-making increases. Designed for professionals working in mental health and substance use treatment settings, this training provides attendees with a working understanding of the causes, consequences, and interventions associated with self-regulation deficits and co-occurring challenging and problematic behaviors. A review of screening and intervention options appropriate for persons impacted by these issues will be discussed. Other related topics such as internalization and externalizing behavioral problems, anger and aggression, irritability, elopement, and rumination will be examined during this workshop. Empirically based research findings will be highlighted throughout this training.

2 CEs

Training Objectives:
1. Define self-regulation and other related constructs
2. Define challenging and problematic behaviors
3. Examine the causes and consequences associated with self-regulation deficits and challenging and problematic behaviors
4. Examine the impact these topics have on clients receiving services from mental health and substance misuse treatment providers
5. Discuss screening and intervention considerations
6. Review relevant and up-to-date research findings

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor, Program Director, and lead developer for the Master of Arts degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health for Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counseling Center in St. Paul, Minnesota for the past seventeen years. Pathways provides programs and services benefitting individuals impacted by mental illness and addictions. Through his work at Pathways, Jerrod has extensive experience working with clients diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, serious and persistent mental health (SPMI) conditions, trauma and stressor related disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders, sleep disorders, and criminal justice-involved populations. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST). Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod is also certified as a Brain Health Coach, Trauma Professional, Compassion Fatigue Professional, Youth Firesetting Prevention/Intervention Specialist, an Anger Resolution Therapist (CART), a Thinking for a Change (T4C) Facilitator, a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Trainer, an Autism Specialist, Digestive Health Specialist, Gut Health Specialist, Stress and Mindset Coach, Holistic Health Coach, Sleep Science Coach, Sex Crimes & Relational Paraphilic Attachments (RPA), Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP), and a Problem Gambling Treatment Provider in the state of Minnesota. Jerrod has published numerous articles and book chapters. Email: Jerrod01234Brown@live.com

Ethics Refresher Course for Marriage and Family Therapists, Summer 2022
2022-08-12 11:00 - 14:15
How do Marriage and Family Therapists practice ethically in a rapidly changing world? Join us for this current and responsive training on how to cultivate and maintain, a relevant ethical lens while practicing marriage and family therapy. This course is online for 3 hours on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 2:15 PM. It earns 3 CE’s for the MFT license.
The presentation is on Zoom.
Participants will learn:

How to navigate the grey areas of dual relationships, duties to warn, and practicing within one’s competencies.
How to confidently navigate complaints made from clients.
How to navigate investigations conducted by the licensing boards.
How to practice within one’s competencies

Adam has a Master’s degree from the Adler Graduate School and has a private practice at Enliven Psychotherapy.

Suicide Assessment and Intervention
2022-08-05 11:00 - 14:30
This course will give participants an overview of the current state of suicide in the country and the state of Minnesota within families and with individuals. It will also include an increased focus on suicidal thoughts and behaviors as it applies to first responders. It will help the participants better assess their suicidal clients and offer an intervention using Dave Jobes CAMS suicide intervention.
Participants will gain an accurate knowledge about risk factors and rates of suicide, They will learn use of the CAMS to evaluate the risk of suicide in the patient population, as well as the ability to utilize the intervention for on going treatment.
The course will use the medium of Video conferencing to present information. There will be a power point presentation with direct didactic instruction from the presenter. Videos of the intervention will be used as well as role plays with select participants.
3CE’s MFT pending

Dr. Michael Miller is currently in private practice offering clinical services as well as consultation to DBT programs nationally in the implementation of DBT and suicide risk assessments. He spent 16 years as an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Psychiatry training and teaching practicum students up to psychiatry fellows on multi-diagnostic patients. He also served as the director and team lead of the department’s DBT Program. He earned his Masters at the Adler Graduate School and his PsyD at the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology. He is a Licensed Psychologist.

Self-Regulation Deficits and Traumatic Brain Injury #7
2022-07-15 11:00 - 13:30
Self-regulation abilities are critical to a diverse range of emotional, behavioral, social, and physical health functions. When self-regulation abilities are compromised, the likelihood of several short- and long-term outcomes such as problematic behaviors and risky decision-making increases. Designed for professionals working in mental health and substance use treatment settings, this training provides attendees with a working understanding of the causes, consequences, and interventions associated with self-regulation deficits among persons diagnosed with a traumatic-brain injury (TBI). A review of screening and intervention options appropriate for persons impacted by these issues will be discussed. Other related topics such as insomnia, fatigue, motivational deficits, executive functioning impairments, adaptive functioning limitations, alexithymia, and screen time misuse will be examined during this workshop. Empirically based research findings will be highlighted throughout this training.

Training Objectives:
1. Define self-regulation and other related constructs
2. Define Traumatic Brain Injury
3. Examine the causes and consequences associated with self-regulation deficits and traumatic-brain injury (TBI)
4. Examine the impact these topics have on clients receiving services from mental health and substance misuse treatment providers
5. Discuss screening and intervention considerations
6. Review relevant and up-to-date research findings

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor, Program Director, and lead developer for the Master of Arts degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health for Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counseling Center in St. Paul, Minnesota for the past seventeen years. Pathways provides programs and services benefitting individuals impacted by mental illness and addictions. Through his work at Pathways, Jerrod has extensive experience working with clients diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, serious and persistent mental health (SPMI) conditions, trauma and stressor related disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders, sleep disorders, and criminal justice-involved populations. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST). Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod is also certified as a Brain Health Coach, Trauma Professional, Compassion Fatigue Professional, Youth Firesetting Prevention/Intervention Specialist, an Anger Resolution Therapist (CART), a Thinking for a Change (T4C) Facilitator, a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Trainer, an Autism Specialist, Digestive Health Specialist, Gut Health Specialist, Stress and Mindset Coach, Holistic Health Coach, Sleep Science Coach, Sex Crimes & Relational Paraphilic Attachments (RPA), Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP), and a Problem Gambling Treatment Provider in the state of Minnesota. Jerrod has published numerous articles and book chapters. Email: Jerrod01234Brown@live.com

Clinical Supervision Training
2022-07-12 18:00 - 2022-08-02 21:00
This course provides 45 hours of training in clinical supervision. The course covers major models of clinical supervision; development and maintenance of the supervisor-supervisee relationship; ethical and legal aspects in clinical supervision; cultural competence in clinical supervision; and structuring, intervention, and evaluation practices in clinical supervision. Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Distinguish the central role of clinical supervision in providing superior clinical services through improving client welfare, ensuring informed consent and honoring client rights. 2. Distinguish factors that generate positive supervisory relationships from their inception, including informed consent for supervision, management of expectations, and appropriate professional boundaries. 3. Demonstrate understanding of the ethical, legal, advocacy and gatekeeping responsibilities of clinical supervisors. 4. Assess power dynamics in the supervisory relationship and consider issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. 5. Demonstrate commitment to cross-cultural responsiveness in all supervisory relationships. 6. Generate, and demonstrate commitment to, fulfillment of key supervisory responsibilities, to include ensuring informed consent for supervision, completing and referencing the supervision contract, modeling ethics and boundaries, and serving as a gatekeeper for the counseling profession. 7. Articulate a personal model of clinical supervision, drawn from existing models of supervision and preferred styles of therapy and supervision. The course meets the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy educational requirements for Professional Counselors (LPCs and LPCCs) and exceeds requirements for Alcohol & Drug Counselors who intend to seek the approved-supervisor credential. The course does NOT meet requirements for the AAMFT approved-supervisor credential, as only courses provided directly by the AAMFT meet those requirements. This course meets on Zoom and includes additional assignments to be completed online.
Required text:Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision (6th Edition) (What’s New in Counseling) 6th Edition By Janine M. Bernard (Author), Rodney K. Goodyear (Author) · Publisher: Pearson; 6 edition (January 22, 2018)· ISBN-13: 9780134790282· ISBN-13: 9780134752518
*Please note ticket sales are only available up to 1 week prior to event to allow time for the book to be ordered and arrive before class begins. Adler Graduate School has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6915. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Adler Graduate School is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

The course will meet 4 times on Tuesday evenings, from July 12 to August 2nd. From 6-9:00pm. The dates are July12th, 19th, 26th and August 2nd.
The rest of the 45 hour CE training will be as follows:
12 hours = in class times
12 hours= required readings
4 hours= survey/quiz at the end of class
4 hours= participation each class time
4 hours= case studies
9 hours= class assignments

Brittany Hamann, PsyD, LPCC (she/her) is a doctoral level psychologist and a licensed professional clinical counselor serving greater rural Minnesota in private practice. She received a doctorate degree in counseling psychology from Saint Mary’s University in Minneapolis, MN and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. She has practiced counseling in many levels of care including inpatient psychiatric units, residential treatment, intensive outpatient care and rural health care. Dr. Hamann’s doctoral research titled “Dismissing a Supervisee: The experience of the clinical supervisor” examined the experiences of clinical supervisors who had dismissed a supervisee who was also a student. The focus of this work examined the decision-making process and their overall experiences. A Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy Approved Clinical Supervisor, Brittany has been involved in clinical supervision practice, research, and has taught graduate level courses in best practice clinical supervision.

Eating Disorders and Negative Body Image - Part 2
2022-07-08 11:00 - 13:30
According to the National Institute of Mental Health:
There is a commonly held misconception that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice. Eating disorders are actually serious and often fatal illnesses that are associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. Preoccupation with food, body weight, and shape may also signal an eating disorder. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.
This workshop will educate the participants on the methods of recognizing and working with eating disorders and negative body image to help them understand the effects on a family system that an eating disorder diagnosis has.
2 CE’s MFT Pending

The participants will learn how to recognize disorders in clients and their families
The participants will learn specific skills to work with the clients.
The participants will learn specific skills to work with the families of clients

Vanessa Sovine is an alumna of Adler Graduate School and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her PhD from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology with an emphasis on international psychology and trauma. Her doctoral thesis was written on cross cultural body image development. She spent part of her career working at the Emily Program working with clients with eating disorders.

Eating Disorders and Negative Body Image - Part 1
2022-07-01 11:00 - 13:30

CANCELLED: Integrating Psychedelic Experiences in Psychotherapy
2022-06-24 11:00 - 14:30
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED
Introduction to Psychedelic Medicine:
Learn about psychedelic medicines through the lens of world history, past and current research, and how psychedelic medicines may change the treatment of trauma.
Understanding cultural context and the application of psychedelics in traditional and medical settings, and how that is applied in current clinical practices. Developing and understanding basic knowledge of psychedelics substances/classes and the effects on human psychology. Explore framework for interpreting psychedelic experiences and how they are integrated properly in the human experience. Discuss ethical practices for safe use of psychedelics in a therapeutic setting within the context of the psychedelic renaissance.
The speakers will give context and explanations to core concepts of set and setting, assessment, modalities, uses during sessions, and collaborative work with medical practitioners when using these medicines. The presenters will also explore dangers of psychedelics and their view of a philosophy around psychedelic use in clinical practice. Art, design, and music are critical components for treatment, and during this presentation there uses will be explored.
• Develop core concepts and language for set and setting, art, and design
• Be able to describe various psychedelic substances and there effect clinically
• Articulate the possible risks, benefits, and contraindications of psychedelics
• Develop basic harm reduction framework for speaking with clients about psychedelics
• Assess for basic psychological contraindications
This workshop will discuss the re-emergence of psychedelics in medicine, their application in treating PTSD and other conditions, and provide an overview of the effects, risks/dangers and consequences of psychedelic experiences from a harm-reduction model. This includes a differentiation between the recreational and therapeutic use of psychedelic substances.
It will discuss the Ketamine-Assisted Therapy treatment process, including assessment/diagnostics, preparation, treatment and integration. Assessment to include contraindications, medical considerations, candidacy and relevant disorders for application, with a particular focus on trauma and treatment-resistant depression (w/suicidality).
It will discuss and explore the integration process- define integration, identify relevant evidence-based therapeutic modalities that best support integration (including IFS, ACT). Answer the questions: what is integration, why is it important and what are the barriers to achieving it? Focus primarily on the ACT Hexaflex model.
3 CE’s

Participants will:
Understand the broad psychological effects of psychedelic experiences, learn to identify red-flags/contraindications for psychedelic use, learn the dangers of recreational psychedelic use, and learn how to help clients explore the risks/consequences of psychedelic experiences.
Learn how to talk with clients about this subject, through a harm-reduction lens. Clinicians will develop a deeper understanding of what Ketamine-Assisted Therapy is, who it’s for, and how it’s delivered. They will gain an understanding of how to assess for candidacy.
Develop knowledge of the KAP therapeutic process, and how to help prepare clients, as well as support their post treatment integration. Develop an understanding of what the Ketamine experience is like, so that they are able to follow, reflect, validate and support client’s who’ve received the course.

The Presenters:
Kyle Ross: Kyle Ross
MA, LPCC
Therapist, Co-Founder
Therapy is an exploration of how our experiences have shaped our understanding and perception of the world. Experiences can lead us to positive and negative perceptions of who we are in relationship to ourselves and others. My goal in therapy is to assist others in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves.
My training is based on Adlerian psychotherapy and incorporates many different styles and from other disciplines. I believe that knowledge comes from many areas in our life and seek to utilize knowledge from music, history, philosophy, and art. Healing is an individualized process. I believe that every person has the knowledge and ability for self-healing, and sometimes we need another person to help as a guide or to provoke new ideas. I respect and encourage the autonomy of every individual that I work with, and honor the stories shared with me.
Relationships between others and to ourselves is a collection of stories and memories. Learning to heal begins with being able to connect to certain stories and memories in a new way. Psychedelic assisted psychotherapy offers ways to understand in a profound way so that we can gain greater agency within our lives. Through my training and experience my hope is to bring new and innovative therapies to those struggling with the complexities of life.
I have worked with many populations of individuals and have focused on Serious and Persistent Mental Health, LGBTQ issues, suicidality, Borderline Personality Disorder, and individuals with significant trauma histories.

Kyle Keller: Kyle Keller
MSW, LICSW
Therapist, Co-Founder
Kyle Keller is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), and Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapist by the California Institute of Integrative Therapies (CIIS). He has received his (Parts A-B) certificate for MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy through the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).
Kyle has 16 years of experience, in the field of mental health, working across a wide variety of settings including crisis clinics, homeless shelters, treatment facilities and within jails and prison. He draws inspiration from various psychological and philosophical orientations, scientific models, and art forms. He first came across psychedelic research from the 1950s and 1960s while studying transpersonal psychology in his undergraduate psychology program and has since been curious about their implications across multiple domains of knowledge, including psychology, philosophy, history and sociology. Of particular interest, is the longstanding relationship that human beings have had with psychedelic substances, and how these may play a role in the shaping of both culture and belief system across cultures and millennia.
Kyle is also a musician, and aims to deepen his understanding of how music, art and design can be leveraged to optimize “set and setting” and contribute to the curation of healing experiences. He strives to incorporate creativity and collaboration into every interaction.
Kyle currently practices as a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist and plans to help facilitate MDMA and psilocybin therapy as these become available for clinic use.
Kyle has experience working with PTSD, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ mental health and specializes in working with OCD (including religiosity, and “pure O”). He also enjoys working with spiritual development and existential crises and promoting mental health access to emergency responders. He is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed care, psychodynamic, transpersonal, Jungian, integrative, interpersonal, behavioral, humanistic, and existential modalities.

Self-Regulation Deficits and Neurodevelopmental Disorder
2022-06-17 11:00 - 13:30
When self-regulation abilities are compromised, the likelihood of several short- and long-term outcomes such as problematic behaviors and risky decision-making increases. Designed for professionals working in mental health and substance use treatment settings, this training provides attendees with a working understanding of the causes, consequences, and interventions associated with self-regulation deficits among persons diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder (e.g., Autism, ADHD, FASD, and Intellectual and Developmental Disability). A review of screening and intervention options appropriate for persons impacted by these conditions will be discussed. Empirically based research findings will be highlighted throughout this training.

Training Objectives:
1. Define self-regulation and other related constructs
2. Define neurodevelopmental disorders
3. Examine the causes and consequences associated with self-regulation deficits and its impact on clients diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder.
4. Discuss screening and intervention considerations
5. Review relevant and up-to-date research findings

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor, Program Director, and lead developer for the Master of Arts degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health for Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counseling Center in St. Paul, Minnesota for the past seventeen years. Pathways provides programs and services benefitting individuals impacted by mental illness and addictions. Through his work at Pathways, Jerrod has extensive experience working with clients diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, serious and persistent mental health (SPMI) conditions, trauma and stressor related disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders, sleep disorders, and criminal justice-involved populations. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST). Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod is also certified as a Brain Health Coach, Trauma Professional, Compassion Fatigue Professional, Youth Firesetting Prevention/Intervention Specialist, an Anger Resolution Therapist (CART), a Thinking for a Change (T4C) Facilitator, a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Trainer, an Autism Specialist, Digestive Health Specialist, Gut Health Specialist, Stress and Mindset Coach, Holistic Health Coach, Sleep Science Coach, Sex Crimes & Relational Paraphilic Attachments (RPA), Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP), and a Problem Gambling Treatment Provider in the state of Minnesota. Jerrod has published numerous articles and book chapters. Email: Jerrod01234Brown@live.com

Gemeinschaftsgefühl: Social Interest & Therapeutic Services
2022-06-10 11:00 - 13:30
This course will be provided to learn additional methods in working with individuals, couples, and families in which Adler’s ideas related to social interest can be incorporated to evoke change. There will be a brief discussion of social interest and Adler’s viewpoints on the concept. We will then look more closely at how this concept can be used in our work with individuals, couples, and families. There will be a closer look at how this is incorporated into parent training. We will briefly talk about how social interest affects the neurochemistry in the brain.
2CE’c MFT Pending

Participants will be able to:
– Understand the concept of social interest in more detail with a brief history of its formation from Alfred Adler and his ideas on the subject
– Identify how social interest affects our lifestyle or movement in life
– Identify various methods of using social interest in our work with individuals, families and couples
– Identify ways to include social interest in parent training
– Learn how social interest affects neurochemistry and brain patterns

Louise Ferry, PhD, LP, LMFT, is a graduate of Adler Graduate School. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Capella University. She is currently a Doctoral Psychologist at a Community Medical Center in rural Minnesota.
Her responsibilities include assessment and psychotherapy with adults, children, couples, and families. Psychological testing with children, adolescents, and adults. Crisis assistance and evaluations for emergency room and urgent care units of hospital. Evaluations conducted for various agencies such as schools, medical providers, workforce agencies, and social service agencies.

Changing Mistaken Beliefs of Those with ADHD
2022-06-03 11:00 - 14:30
Those with ADHD develop mistaken beliefs in childhood prior to their neurological condition being identified. The objective of this workshop is to give practitioners the tools they need to help those with ADHD to improve their relationships with their family.
3CE’s MFT pending

Participants will learn why mistaken beliefs develop.
Participants will learn to identify the possible mistaken beliefs.
Participants will learn how to help the client correct those mistaken beliefs, to improve their view of themselves and improve their relationships.
The methodology for this presentation will be lecture, PowerPoint and discussion followed by a Q and A.

Susan Pye Brokaw, MA, is an AD/HD Specialist and the founder of Attention Deficits Support Services and the Adlerian Network. She has done AD/HD training, consulting and counseling for twenty-five years. She is also a founder of Adler Graduate School and is a Faculty Emeritus. She has published five books on AD/HD: Susan does counseling and psychotherapy at her office in Minnetonka, MN.

Self-Regulation Deficits and Sleep Disturbances # 5
2022-05-20 11:00 - 13:30
When self-regulation abilities are compromised, the likelihood of several short- and long-term outcomes such as problematic behaviors and risky decision-making increases. Designed for professionals working in mental health and substance use treatment settings, this training provides attendees with a working understanding of the causes, consequences, and interventions associated with self-regulation deficits among persons impacted by sleep-related disturbances. A review of screening and intervention options appropriate for persons impacted by these issues will be discussed. Other related topics such as insomnia, fatigue, motivational deficits, executive functioning impairments, adaptive functioning limitations, and screen time misuse will be examined during this workshop. Empirically based research findings will be highlighted throughout this training.

Training Objectives:
1. Define self-regulation and other related constructs
2. Define common sleep disorders
3. Examine the causes and consequences associated with sleep disturbances and self-regulation deficits
4. Examine the impact these topics have on clients receiving services from mental health and substance misuse treatment providers
5. Discuss screening and intervention considerations
6. Review relevant and up-to-date research findings

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor, Program Director, and lead developer for the Master of Arts degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health for Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counseling Center in St. Paul, Minnesota for the past seventeen years. Pathways provides programs and services benefitting individuals impacted by mental illness and addictions. Through his work at Pathways, Jerrod has extensive experience working with clients diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, serious and persistent mental health (SPMI) conditions, trauma and stressor related disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders, sleep disorders, and criminal justice-involved populations. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST). Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod is also certified as a Brain Health Coach, Trauma Professional, Compassion Fatigue Professional, Youth Firesetting Prevention/Intervention Specialist, an Anger Resolution Therapist (CART), a Thinking for a Change (T4C) Facilitator, a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Trainer, an Autism Specialist, Digestive Health Specialist, Gut Health Specialist, Stress and Mindset Coach, Holistic Health Coach, Sleep Science Coach, Sex Crimes & Relational Paraphilic Attachments (RPA), Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP), and a Problem Gambling Treatment Provider in the state of Minnesota. Jerrod has published numerous articles and book chapters. Email: Jerrod01234Brown@live.com

Masculine Protest
2022-05-13 11:00 - 13:30
Masculine Protest is a tendency attributed especially to the human female in the psychology of Alfred Adler to escape from the female role by assuming a masculine role and by dominating others broadly .
It can also be attributed to men as a tendency to compensate for feelings of inferiority or inadequacy by exaggerated overt aggressive behavior.
According to this theory women are typically devalued in comparison to men in many areas of society such as the stigmatization of having a girl baby instead of a boy, women being compensated less for doing the same job as a man, and the pressure to look or act a certain way that is deemed culturally appropriate. A woman who is participating in masculine protest is essentially rejecting these socially constructed norms and refusing to participate in things that are considered ‘feminine.’
2 CE’s MFT Pending

Participants will be able to recognize, assess and learn Intervention skills to help their clients and their families with issues of masculine protest.

Jere Truer, MA, has been on the Adler Graduate School faculty since 2004, and is also an alumnus of the school (1989). Having formerly been on the general faculty until 2012, he resigned that position and moved over to serve students taking individual and group Didactic.
Jere was in private practice in Uptown Minneapolis from 1992 until 2013, but has worked in the mental health field in several capacities since 1977. In 2013, he retired his private practice and moved to Central Colorado where he and his wife have a Bed and Breakfast in the Rocky Mountains just west of Denver.
Because of this move, Jere conducts his individual sessions via Skype, or via phone if necessary. He does travel to Minnesota, however, for the classroom group Didactics.
Jere’s interests and specialties are in trauma, addictions, spirituality, and integrative approaches to healing. He also blends a healthy dollop of Jungian thought, as well as mythology and literature, into his Adlerian practice.

Two Significant Challenges Clinicians Encounter
2022-05-06 11:00 - 14:30
Over the years, I have witnessed valuable colleagues and heard stories of excellent professionals burning out and leaving the psychotherapy field. Why? Taking care of oneself as a professional is a most important subject that is too frequently neglected in our training and practice. Using my personal and professional experience along with basic Adlerian concepts, I will present two major challenges we face in our clinical work, the battle for structure and the battle for initiative. I will share the structures that are required to keep yourself sane along with some initiatives that will help lift your spirits and put a smile on your face.
Leftheris Papageorgiou, M.A., L.M.F.T. received his graduate degree in counseling psychology from the Adler University of Chicago. He has been on the core faculty of the Adler Graduate School of Minnesota since 1989. He practiced as a marriage and family therapist both in private clinics and in private practice in Minneapolis and St. Paul for 30 years working with issues of addiction and recovery, shame and guilt,depression, anxiety, intimacy, sexuality, and infertility. He was an adjunct assistant professor in the Chemical Dependency/Family Treatment Training Program at St. Catherine University and adjunct faculty in the Program of Human Sexuality at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He has extensive training in marriage and family therapy and sexuality.
What knowledge will be gained by participants upon completion of the course…
The discussion on structure will address such issues as understanding:
A. how the Adlerian “Life Tasks” relate to work choices
B. how your family budget and financial goals affect your work decisions
C. the significance of establishing a professional family outside the workplace for peer consultation with a focus on case presentations to facilitate ongoing learning from one another.
D. the importance of the first contact between the therapist and the prospective client, and who decides who the ‘client’ is
The discussion on initiatives will address such issues as:
A. the relevance of “never working harder than your client”
B. the importance of aligning the therapeutic goals of therapist and client
C. the significance of genuinely caring for your client as a necessary condition of establishing a therapeutic relationship with your client
D. clinical traps to avoid
…and how will it enhance practical skills and/or knowledge?
Participants will gain knowledge of these significant challenges by
A. examining the desired number of direct clinical hours-of-service per week
B. considering the importance of having a “professional family”
C. recognizing the importance of establishing clear work expectations with one’s client
D. understanding a client’s “movement”
E. understanding and honoring a client’s resistance
F. learning to avoid the potholes, e.g., being the fixer, shoulds
G. being congruent

Mental Health Implications of Intergenerational Trauma
2022-04-29 11:00 - 14:30
The objective of this class is to increase awareness and skills addressing the mental health implications of intergenerational trauma through an indigenous cultural, art therapy and Adlerian perspective.
The class will include the following:
Introduction/Overview:
 Impact of Acculturation, Historical Trauma/ Intergenerational Trauma.
 Integration of Art Therapy, Medicine Wheel teachings and Adlerian concepts to healing.
Felt Minus-Felt Plus
Art Therapy examples
 Art therapy experiential and processing
 Question and Discussion
3 CE’s MFT Pending
Participant will gain an increase in strength based, culturally informed wholistic therapeutic art skills increasing an understanding and treatment of the impact of historical, intergenerational trauma.
Patricia Welch holds a licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a registered Art Therapist. Patricia received a MA in Psychotherapy with a focus on Art Therapy from Adler Graduate School in Minnesota. Patricia has worked in the urban American Indian community for 30 years with a focus on addressing the impact of historical and intergenerational trauma impacting the health and wellness of adolescents and families. Patricia currently works primarily with American Indian and non-Native individuals and families experiencing Trauma, Depression, Anxiety and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Patricia has been presenting to various communities including the Art Therapy Association and National American Society of Adlerian Psychology.

Self-Regulation Deficits and Executive Dysfunction # 4
2022-04-22 11:00 - 13:30
When self-regulation abilities are compromised, the likelihood of several short- and long-term outcomes such as problematic behaviors and risky decision-making increases. Designed for professionals working in mental health and substance use treatment settings, this training provides attendees with a working understanding of the causes, consequences, and interventions associated with self-regulation deficits among persons impacted by executive functioning limitations. A review of screening and intervention options appropriate for persons impacted by these issues will be discussed. Other related topics such as cognitive flexibility, inhibition, working memory, sensory processing, sluggish cognitive tempo, abstract reasoning, and information and auditory processing will be examined during this workshop. Empirically based research findings will be highlighted throughout this training.
2 CE’s

Training Objectives:
1. Define executive function and other related constructs
2. Define self-regulation and other related constructs
3. Examine the causes and consequences associated with self-regulation deficits in relation to executive dysfunction
4. Examine the impact these issues have on clients receiving services from mental health and substance misuse treatment providers
4. Discuss screening and intervention considerations
5. Review relevant and up-to-date research findings

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor, Program Director, and lead developer for the Master of Arts degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health for Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counseling Center in St. Paul, Minnesota for the past seventeen years. Pathways provides programs and services benefitting individuals impacted by mental illness and addictions. Through his work at Pathways, Jerrod has extensive experience working with clients diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, serious and persistent mental health (SPMI) conditions, trauma and stressor related disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders, sleep disorders, and criminal justice-involved populations. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST). Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod is also certified as a Brain Health Coach, Trauma Professional, Compassion Fatigue Professional, Youth Firesetting Prevention/Intervention Specialist, an Anger Resolution Therapist (CART), a Thinking for a Change (T4C) Facilitator, a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Trainer, an Autism Specialist, Digestive Health Specialist, Gut Health Specialist, Stress and Mindset Coach, Holistic Health Coach, Sleep Science Coach, Sex Crimes & Relational Paraphilic Attachments (RPA), Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP), and a Problem Gambling Treatment Provider in the state of Minnesota. Jerrod has published numerous articles and book chapters. Email: Jerrod01234Brown@live.com

Excessive Screen Time Exposure: Causes, Consequences and Interventions
2022-04-15 11:00 - 13:30
Screen time exposure is a common facet of modern-day life. In some instances, persons may engage in screen time behaviors in excess. Excessive screen time exposure is common and contributes to a host of short and long-term consequences. A section of this training will examine the impact excessive screen time exposure has on the entire family system. Also, a section of this training will examine how trauma and attachment-based problems can contribute to excessive screen time exposure.
This training will examine the impact excessive screen time exposure has on the entire family system. Other relates topics examined during this training include Internet Addiction (IA), Internet Gaming Disorder, executive dysfunction, self-regulation deficits, internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems, substance misuse, information overload, Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), poor social competence, rumination, self-esteem issues, loneliness, and sleep disturbances.
2CE’s MFT pending

Training Objectives:
1. Define excessive screen time exposure and its related constructs.
2. Examine the prevalence rates, risk factors, and signs and symptoms of excessive screen time exposure.
3. Learn about the neurological and psycho-social consequences associated with excessive screen time exposure
4. Examine the impact excessive screen time exposure has on special needs populations (e.g., autism, ADHD, FASD, and intellectual and developmental disability)
5. Learn how COVID-19 has contributed to excessive screen time exposure
6. Describe appropriate screening strategies appropriate for clients and families impacted by excessive screen time exposure
7. Acquire resources, tips, and strategies to more effectively work with clients and families impacted by excessive screen time exposure
8. Acquire an understanding of the existing empirical research on excessive screen time exposure

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor, Program Director, and lead developer for the Master of Arts degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health for Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counseling Center in St. Paul, Minnesota for the past seventeen years. Pathways provides programs and services benefitting individuals impacted by mental illness and addictions. Through his work at Pathways, Jerrod has extensive experience working with clients diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, serious and persistent mental health (SPMI) conditions, trauma and stressor related disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders, sleep disorders, and criminal justice-involved populations. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST). Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod is also certified as a Brain Health Coach, Trauma Professional, Compassion Fatigue Professional, Youth Firesetting Prevention/Intervention Specialist, an Anger Resolution Therapist (CART), a Thinking for a Change (T4C) Facilitator, a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Trainer, an Autism Specialist, Digestive Health Specialist, Gut Health Specialist, Stress and Mindset Coach, Holistic Health Coach, Sleep Science Coach, Sex Crimes & Relational Paraphilic Attachments (RPA), Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP), and a Problem Gambling Treatment Provider in the state of Minnesota. Jerrod has published numerous articles and book chapters. Email: Jerrod01234Brown@live.com

Mindful Self Care for Helping Professionals
2022-04-01 11:00 - 14:15
Do you wish you could find a way to care for clients without carrying their burdens?
Do you need to practice better self-care so you don’t feel burned out?
Do you need to feel more peace inside?

You can work with clients in a way that won’t burn you out. Learn how to create supportive self-talk, a balance of giving and receiving and take better care of your emotions. Learn a process to embrace others’ suffering, pain or trauma without trying so hard to “fix” it. Help clients create calm in the midst of their stress and suffering so you don’t have to “take it on!”

• Participants will learn how to transform interfering beliefs into supportive self-talk for greater self-care, stress reduction and to reduce burn out.
• Participants will learn ways to reduce “taking on the emotions of others” in intimate and work-based relationships.
• Participants will utilize Mindfulness practices to support their well-being as it relates to creating harmony within and with others.

You will enhance your practice skills by learning:
• Techniques to shift self-defeating belief systems that impede self care, impact relationships and create burn out. Techniques can also be taught to couples and families.
• The difference between “caretaking” others and “caregiving” and how to be mindful of these differences in relationships.
• The principles of self-compassion and how it reduces judgment & creates greater behavior change.
• Mindfulness techniques for relaxing emotions and slowing down.

Lisa Venable, MA. has extensive experience in public speaking, facilitation and training in variety of arenas and audiences.

Excellent at problem-solving and work well with all types of people and organizations. Lisa counsels using a holistic, self-empowerment model with individuals and groups, assisting people to find their own answers and perspectives.

She uses Lifestyle, early recollection techniques and Mindfulness Meditation to create calm, and heal mental and emotional energies for greater wellbeing. Lisa has extensive experience both as a student and instructor in Mindfulness Meditation.

Vicarious Trauma: " It Didn't Happen To Me"
2022-03-25 11:00 - 13:30
Vicarious Trauma: “It Didn’t Happen To Me, It Couldn’t Happen To Me, Why Do I Feel It Did Happen To Me?”

A: What is vicarious trauma?
B: How do we treat it?
C: How do we face it?
Vicarious trauma is an occupational challenge for people working and volunteering in the fields of victim services, therapy law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire services, and other allied professions, due to their continuous exposure to victims of trauma and violence.
This work-related trauma exposure can occur from such experiences as listening to individual clients recount their victimization; looking at videos of exploited children; reviewing case files; hearing about or responding to the aftermath of violence and other traumatic events day after day.
2CE’s, MFT Pending

This workshop will give a better understanding of concept, treatment techniques, and coping with it oneself. Families come to us with a history of traumatic events within family, individually and collectively, as well as trauma across generations. So much exposure to client’s pain impacts the practitioner, but need not derail effectiveness.

Leland Bissinger is an Adler Graduate School Alumnus who has many years of experience working with systems that struggle with conflict: parental, parent-child, divorce, incarceration, parent-child separation, alcohol and drug issues with mental health disorders. His education is in spiritual counseling and psychotherapy. He is licensed by the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. He has worked in Level 1 Trauma hospitals. Currently he is lead Mental Health Professional (MHP) at Oakridge Residential MICD program for men. There he leads groups, individual sessions, and family sessions. He is a supervisor for LPCC and LMFT.

Training 3: Self-Regulation Deficits and Trauma-and-Stressor
2022-03-18 11:00 - 13:30
Self-regulation abilities are critical to a diverse range of emotional, behavioral, social, and physical health functions. When self-regulation abilities are compromised, the likelihood of several short- and long-term outcomes such as problematic behaviors and risky decision-making increases. Designed for professionals working in mental health and substance use treatment settings, this training provides attendees with a working understanding of the causes, consequences, and interventions associated with the impact self-regulation deficits have on persons diagnosed with a trauma and stressor or attachment-related disorder. A review of screening and intervention options appropriate for persons impacted by these disorders will be discussed. Other related topics such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reactive attachment disorder (RAD), disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED), and other trauma and stressor and attachment-related disorders will be examined during this workshop. Empirically based research findings will be highlighted throughout this training.

Training Objectives:
1. Define self-regulation and other related topics
2. Define trauma and stressor and other attachment-related disorders
3. Examine the causes and consequences associated with self-regulation deficits in persons diagnosed with a trauma and stressor and attachment-related disorder
4. Discuss screening and intervention considerations
5. Review relevant and up-to-date research findings

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor, Program Director, and lead developer for the Master of Arts degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health for Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counseling Center in St. Paul, Minnesota for the past seventeen years. Pathways provides programs and services benefitting individuals impacted by mental illness and addictions. Through his work at Pathways, Jerrod has extensive experience working with clients diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, serious and persistent mental health (SPMI) conditions, trauma and stressor related disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders, sleep disorders, and criminal justice-involved populations. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST). Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod is also certified as a Brain Health Coach, Trauma Professional, Compassion Fatigue Professional, Youth Firesetting Prevention/Intervention Specialist, an Anger Resolution Therapist (CART), a Thinking for a Change (T4C) Facilitator, a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Trainer, an Autism Specialist, Digestive Health Specialist, Gut Health Specialist, Stress and Mindset Coach, Holistic Health Coach, Sleep Science Coach, Sex Crimes & Relational Paraphilic Attachments (RPA), Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP), and a Problem Gambling Treatment Provider in the state of Minnesota. Jerrod has published numerous articles and book chapters. Email: Jerrod01234Brown@live.com

Nurturing and Repairing the Therapeutic Alliance
2022-03-11 11:00 - 14:30
The concepts of therapeutic alliance and misalliance movement will be presented in lecture. The use of the case formulation and change plan will be discussed and demonstrated. Channels for client input and feedback will be taught by distributing and discussing specific measures and processes. The application of the Connexions Focusing Technique to alliance ruptures for will be discussed and demonstrated.
The therapeutic alliance is a critical factor in the efficacy of marriage and family therapy.

Participants completing this workshop will be aware of three specific strategies for enhancing and repairing the therapeutic alliance.
Participants completing this workshop will be able to define the therapeutic alliance in Individual Psychology and learn how to utilize these three specific strategies for enhancing and repairing this relationship.

Rocky Garrison, PhD is a current faculty member at Adler Graduate School in Minneapolis. He has a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology and also teaches at Drake University in Des Moines IA. He was in private practice for over 30 years and is a licensed psychologist in Oregon. He has written many articles for the Journal of individual Psychology.

Metaphors and Early Recollections in Therapy and Case Consultation
2022-03-04 11:00 - 13:00
Metaphors are frequently used in daily conversations and often overlooked as a powerful tool for changing people’s perceptions of self, others and life. This workshop will help therapists identify the metaphors that are used by their clients and by themselves in therapy. People use powerful metaphors to describe their relationships but frequently these metaphors are overlooked by therapists as simply a manner of speaking. Metaphors can provide much insight into a person’s feelings about themselves, about others and about life.
This will be a ninety-minute workshop with the first half focused on a discussion of metaphors and practice identifying metaphors in common use. In addition, a distinction will be made between metaphoric language and propositional/linear correspondence.
The second half of the workshop will focus on a process that can be applied to working with client generated metaphors to help clients understand the importance of their use of metaphors and a way to go from the metaphoric mode of speaking and bridge back to the concrete applications in their current lives. Participants will also have experience applying these same principles to early recollections and in exploring parallel process in case consultation.
1.5 CE’s MFT pending

This workshop will make participants aware of metaphors in conversations and provide specific framework for delving deeper into meanings behind the metaphors
Participants will identify metaphors; use the metaphors to explore images, sensations and feelings; and apply these images, sensations and feelings to client’s lives.
Three types of metaphors will be the focus: metaphors that describe self, others, and life in general.

John Newbauer, Ed.D., is a licensed psychologist currently in practice in the Family Counseling Center in Auburn, IN. He has a Postgraduate Certificate in Adlerian Psychotherapy. He has been the Executive Director of the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP) . He has been a faculty member and held various administrative duties for the International Committee of Adlerian Summer Schools and Institutes (ICASSI). He has been a faculty member on the staff of many universities and he is the author of numerous publications.

Training 2: Self-Regulation Deficits Among Children
2022-02-25 11:00 - 13:30
Self-regulation abilities are critical to a diverse range of emotional, behavioral, social, and physical health functions. When self-regulation abilities are compromised, the likelihood of several short- and long-term outcomes such as problematic behaviors and risky decision-making increases. Designed for professionals working in mental health and substance use treatment settings, this training provides attendees with a working understanding of the causes, consequences, and interventions associated with the impact self-regulation deficits have on children. A review of screening and intervention options appropriate for children impacted by self-regulation deficits will be discussed. Other related topics such as effortful control, attachment disruption, language deficits, sensory processing issues, sleep disturbances, executive functioning impairments, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), complex and developmental trauma, harsh parenting practices, theory of mind, mentalization, joint attention, social referencing, prenatal drug and alcohol exposure, childhood poverty and homelessness, excessive screentime exposure, internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems will be examined during this workshop. Empirically based research findings will be highlighted throughout this training.

Training Objectives:
1. Define self-regulation and other related topics
2. Examine the causes and consequences associated with self-regulation deficits in children
3. Investigate the implications self-regulation deficits have on children impacted by co-occurring neuropsychiatric, neurocognitive, and neurodevelopmental disorders
4. Discuss screening and intervention considerations
5. Review relevant and up-to-date research findings

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor, Program Director, and lead developer for the Master of Arts degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health for Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counseling Center in St. Paul, Minnesota for the past seventeen years. Pathways provides programs and services benefitting individuals impacted by mental illness and addictions. Through his work at Pathways, Jerrod has extensive experience working with clients diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, serious and persistent mental health (SPMI) conditions, trauma and stressor related disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders, sleep disorders, and criminal justice-involved populations. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST). Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod is also certified as a Brain Health Coach, Trauma Professional, Compassion Fatigue Professional, Youth Firesetting Prevention/Intervention Specialist, an Anger Resolution Therapist (CART), a Thinking for a Change (T4C) Facilitator, a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Trainer, an Autism Specialist, Digestive Health Specialist, Gut Health Specialist, Stress and Mindset Coach, Holistic Health Coach, Sleep Science Coach, Sex Crimes & Relational Paraphilic Attachments (RPA), Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP), and a Problem Gambling Treatment Provider in the state of Minnesota. Jerrod has published numerous articles and book chapters. Email: Jerrod01234Brown@live.com

Healthy Co-parenting Skills That Enable Resiliency and Life Skills in Kids
2022-02-11 12:00 - 15:30
This presentation will start with an introduction to family systems and co-parenting. It will demonstrate common family system dynamics that can make co-parenting difficult and impact child development.
It will also demonstrate important ways to work with clients in a co-parenting dynamic. Participants will learn appropriate validation techniques; how to help clients untangle co-dependent relationship patterns including enmeshment; how to help clients move on a path of acceptance and working within the current relationship pattern to promote wellness and health for themselves; how to help clients learn to engage in sustainable self-care; how to help clients develop life skills for parent to parent relationships and also parent-child relationships; how to help clients understand and manage power-control dynamics; how to help clients manage their fears and worries around co-parenting; and how to help clients improve their co-parenting communication to be more effective and productive.
3 CE’s MFT Pending
Participants will learn validation; untangling co-dependencies/enmeshment dynamics; acceptance of co-parenting situations; self-care engagement; life skills for parent-parent and parent-child relationships; power-control dynamics and boundaries; managing client fears; and productive co-parenting communication.
Participants will learn the importance of developing resiliency and life skills in children. Participants will learn important character traits to build in children as an effective co-parent. Topics will include caring, curiosity, common sense, perseverance, patience, integrity, kindness, effort, flexibility, relationships, managing money, initiative, and courage.
Lori Thibodeau is a business owner, trainer, speaker, and mental health professional. Lori has many years of experience working with systems that struggle with organizational conflict, parental conflict, parent-child conflict, divorce, alcohol and drug issues, incarceration of a parent, parent-child separation, special education needs of children, and mental health disorders. Her education is in counseling and psychotherapy and licensure by the board of marriage and family therapy. Lori currently works in private practice at The Bridging Center specializing in family systems experiencing divorce, family conflict, and co-parenting issues. Her career focus is promoting individual and systemic health in families.
Joseph Noble is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has a Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy. He is a Co-parenting and Divorce educator and Coach.
He is responsible for the following programs:
• Bridging Parental Conflict® Divorce Education Co-creator and Instructor
• Blending Families: Roles and Boundaries™, Co-creator and Instructor
• Rebalancing Power in a Co-parenting Relationship, Co-creator and Instructor.
He has a career focus on child development and parental leadership in conflicted family systems and works in developmental counseling focusing on men and adolescent males.
He does Training, counseling, and psycho-education to create and nurture positive and healthy family relationships.

Clinical Supervision Training for Winter 2022
2022-02-10 17:00 - 2022-03-17 20:00
This training makes you eligible to become a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor

This online course provides 45 hours of training in clinical supervision. The course covers major models of clinical supervision; development and maintenance of the supervisor-supervisee relationship; ethical and legal aspects in clinical supervision; cultural competence in clinical supervision; and structuring, intervention, and evaluation practices in clinical supervision. The course meets the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy educational requirements for licensed professional counselors (LPCs and LPCCs) who intend to seek the approved-supervisor credential. The course does not meet the requirements for the AAMFT approved-supervisor credential, as only courses provided directly by the AAMFT meet those requirements.
The class is scheduled to begin on Thursday ,February 10, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 p m, with final assignments being due on March 24, 2022. The class will have 5 Zoom meetings according to the schedule below, as well as small-group Zoom meetings at times to be determined by each small group. The rest of the training is asynchronous. The class is taught by Kenneth Becker, MA, LPCC, LADC
This class requires the following text: Bernard, J. M. & Goodyear, R. K. (2018). Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision (6th Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0134752518. The 5th edition of the book (2014) can also be used.
The class schedule is as follows:
2/10/2022 6:00pm to 8:00pm
2/14/2022 6:00pm to 8:00pm
2/24/2022 6:00pm to 8:00pm
13/03/2022 6:00pm to 8:00pm
3/10/2022 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Ken Becker is an Alumni of Adler Graduate School. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, (LPCC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). He has over 15 years of experience working in both Mental and Chemical Health. He has worked in a variety of settings and with a variety of populations. He is currently employed with Hennepin County. He is a person-centered therapist, who tries to meet patients where they are “at”. Ken utilizes a variety of therapeutic disciplines including Adlerian and his goal is to help patients empower themselves. He enjoys working with diverse populations, and cultures. He also enjoys reading, cooking/baking, spending time with friends and being outdoors.
