Adler Graduate School

From Problem To Person To Pattern To Progress
2022-12-02 11:00 - 2022-12-09 14:30 UTC
From Problem to Person to Pattern to Progress: An Adlerian Approach will meet on 12/2/and 12/9/2022 for 3 hours each day starting at 11:00am.

From Problem to Person to Pattern to Progress: An Adlerian Approach is a didactic and experiential workshop based on the theory and practice of Adlerian psychology. The specific focus of this workshop will be tracing the movement of a person and a counselor through four intertwined aspects of the Adlerian counseling process. The first step in the process is to establish the scope and perception of the presenting problem and the development of goals of the work that is to be done. The second step in the process is to understand the individual and the specific assets of that person as they move toward the stated and agreed upon goals. The third step in the process is to understand and perhaps, modify, the cognitive, affective, and behavioral aspects of the individual. The fourth step in the process is to assess the progress that has been achieved through the therapeutic work. Emphasis will Be on the practical application of Adlerian psychology in an atmosphere characterized by empathy, ethics, encouragement, education, and equality.
3 CEs each day

Objectives of the workshop is for the participants to be able to:
• describe four components of an Adlerian approach to counseling and psychotherapy
• develop Adlerian-based counseling goals in cooperation the client
• assess achievements of the client during the client’s childhood and adolescent
• define positive character traits embodied in the achievements
• utilize the positive character traits to move toward the Adlerian counseling goals
• recognize the dominant cognitive, affective, and behavioral patterns of the client
• devise methods with the client to measure progress toward the Adlerian-based counseling goals

Wes Wingett, PhD, LMHP has been a counselor in private practice in Norfolk, NE since 1978. Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Wingett had been employed as a counselor in a mental health center, a university program development specialist, an elementary school administrator, and a junior high and secondary school counselor and teacher. Dr. Wingett received his bachelor’s degree of fine arts in education from Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska and his masters and doctorate degrees in guidance and counselor education from the University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming. The degrees were completed in 1964, 1972, and 1975. Additional graduate study was completed at the University of Vermont and the University of Northern Colorado.
Dr. Wingett’s private practice focuses on presenting Adlerian training in a variety of venues, consultation to educational institutions and business enterprises, and providing individual, couple, and family counseling. He has served as a consultant in the areas of early childhood education, time and stress management, domestic violence, drug and alcohol prevention and treatment, health care and wellness, adult-child relationships and training of mental health professionals. He has provided management training and personnel consultation to various institutions, agencies and industries. Dr. Wingett is an adjunct faculty member at Wayne State College in Nebraska, Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania, Boise State University in Idaho, Trakia University in Stara Gazora, Bulgaria where he teaches Adlerian-based courses to educators and mental health professionals. He has conducted workshops based on the Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler in 23 of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, three provinces in Canada and several countries in Europe including Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Romania, the Netherlands, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Wales and in Asia in India, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. In addition, he has conducted workshops in South America in Uruguay and Central America in El Salvador.
Dr. Wingett’s primary interests include applying Adlerian principles to the study of addictions, aging, education, individual and couple counseling, loss and healing, multigenerational families, parenting, psycho-educational and psychotherapeutic groups, and stress management. A student and teacher of Adlerian psychology for more than forty-five years, the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology has named Dr. Wingett a Diplomate in Adlerian Psychology. In addition, he has co-authored several articles that have been published in professional journals both in the United States and the United Kingdom, co-authored several chapters in books, self-published four workbooks focusing on the application of Adlerian psychology to various challenges of living, and co-authored four workbooks focusing on families.

Self Regulation Deficits & Mental Health Disorders
2022-12-16 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 and psychiatric diagnoses. 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.

1. Define self-regulation and other related constructs
2. Define common psychiatric disorders
3. Examine the causes and consequences associated with self-regulation deficits and psychiatric disorders.
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

Self Regulation Deficits & Addictive Behaviors and Disorders
2023-01-20 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 addictive behaviors and disorders. 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.
2 CEs

Training Objectives:
1. Define self-regulation and other related constructs
2. Define addictive behaviors and disorders
3. Examine the causes and consequences associated with self-regulation deficits and addictive behaviors and disorders
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., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, trauma and other life adversities, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs.

Clinical Supervision Training - Winter 2023
2023-01-23 11:00 - 2023-02-24 14:00
This course provides 45 CE hours of clinical supervision training.

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.
Required Text to be Purchased BEFORE Starting the Course
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 program.
Certificates of completion will be awarded upon final evaluation of the course distributed by Adler.
Virtual Classroom Sessions
Fridays January 27th, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. Session held 11:00am-2:00pm Central time (including breaks).
Expectations
Participants are expected to participate in small group discussions and outside of scheduled class time. Participants are expected to work with peers to find one-hour time slots that work for everyone in the small group.
Participants are expected to complete substantial reading assignments and online quizzes/surveys at the end of each scheduled course.
Participants must submit an APA Formatted Philosophy of Clinical Supervision Final Paper and prepare final Supervision Documents assignment following the last class session.
Participants must submit a final Supervision Documents assignment in preparation for developing clinical supervision documentation required for future best practice clinical supervision.
Hours Tasks/Activities
15 Reading course texts/assigned articles
5 Weekly Scheduled Course Quiz/Survey
15 Weekly Scheduled Course Attendance & Active Participation
4 Case Studies
6 Assignments
45 Total Hours

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.

45 CEs

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.

Faculty:
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.

Ethics Refresher Course for Marriage and Family Therapists, Winter 2023
2023-02-10 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, February 10, 2023 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 Adler Graduate School and has a private practice at Enliven Psychotherapy. He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Private Practice 101
2023-03-01 11:00 - 14:00
Clinical skills, theories, ethics, and other basics are taught in a counseling program, but rarely are students taught the basics of private practice. Some may believe that all they need to do is be fully licensed, but there are many business skills that are needed. How you manage the business side while also practicing ethically will determine initial and long-term success of a private practice.
3CEs – MFT pending

At the end of this workshop, participants will:
• Understand basic business necessities for private practice.
• Utilize comprehensive assessment tools to identify appropriate levels of care and treatment necessity.
• Integrate appropriate treatments for clientele with severe mental illnesses.
• Gain knowledge concerning EMR/HER Software

DeShelle Burrowes, MA, NCC, APC is a Wife and Mother to 2 Beautiful Boys. She obtained her Undergraduate Degree from Clayton State University. She enrolled in Argosy University, Atlanta to pursue her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
She completed her Masters’ of Arts program in 2017 and took a job as the Dual Diagnosis Therapist in an Outpatient Program at Riverwoods Hospital where she counseled and facilitated groups with patients that had both a mental health diagnosis and a substance abuse diagnosis. She eventually became the Lead Therapist in this program while also branching out to embark on her own private practice journey.
DeShelle is also Sex Therapy and Trauma trained Psychotherapist. It was a goal of hers going into the Counseling profession to be able to support women through their traumas.
Recently, DeShelle became a Certified Life Coach through the Women led Organization, Inner Glow Circle. She realized that she could use her particular interests to Coach Women from around the world.
DeShelle also provides Coaching services for new clinicians. She struggled a starting out in private practice and she wants to ensure that no new clinicians have those same struggles. She supports them into finding their voice in the private practice world through niche branding and ensuring that new clinicians know the value of finding their niche to improve their audience and to decrease burnout which can be major in the clinical field. She is hoping to expand on her practice in 2023 to include other clinicians, coaches and healers that want to encourage growth, healing, and well-being of women. DeShelle is a firm believer in these skillsets being pertinent to the success of all women.
DeShelle is finding joy in all aspects of her Counseling and Coaching career but what she finds the most joy in is spending time with the men in her life… Her family!!!

Insurance and Credentialing
2023-03-08 11:00 - 14:00
Billing insurance companies can be a hassle and sometimes, payment is never made. This can be extremely frustrating for Counselors who spend a lot of time with clients and sometimes receive very little or no payment. For this reason, many choose to only accept clients who can pay out-of-pocket, which may keep certain populations from seeking services with those companies. How can someone efficiently and successfully complete insurance credentialing and billing?
3 CEs
MFT Pending

Objectives:
• Understand the process for applying for insurance panels as a Counselor.
• Describe the personal, environmental, and sociopolitical context or insurance billing and sliding scale payments.
• Demonstrate fairness, equity, and sensitivity to a diverse community.
• Gain knowledge of issues associated with Counselor income deficits.
• Understand positives and negatives associated with medical billing and practice management.
• Discover creative collection solutions.

Presenter: Letitia Browne-James, Ph.D., LMHC-S, NCC, BC-TMH
Dr. Browne-James is a current member of Adler Graduate School’s faculty. She has a B.S. In Psychology from Bethune-Cookman University, an MA in Counselor Education and Supervision and a PhD. In Counselor Education and Supervision. She is a mental health counselor in the state of Florida.
She is the founder and owner of Victorious Living Counseling and Consulting where she oversees and provides all clinical, consultation and administrative functions. She also does counseling at this site .
She has taught many courses at a variety of universities, including Addictions Counseling, Sexuality Counseling, Multicultural Counseling and Group Counseling. She has research experience and has been an invited keynote speaker.

How to Market Yourself As A Mental health Professional
2023-03-15 11:00 - 14:00
Counselors get degrees in Counseling, not marketing. Still, in order to run a successful private practice, a level of marketing knowledge is needed. At the same time, we have certain ethical codes and guidelines that we must follow in the midst of trying to promote ourselves. Ideas and suggestions for ethical marketing will be discussed.

3 CEs
MFT Pending

Objective:
• Learn to apply well established techniques of counseling to various parts of practice management.
• Utilize best practices for marketing of counseling services.
• Understand ethical implications associated with technology and social media.
• Understand ethical implications associated with internet reviews and complaints.
• Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of different marketing tools and tips.

Presenter: Asha Dickerson, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, CPCS
Dr. Dickerson is a current faculty member at Adler Graduate School. She has been teaching at various universities for a number of years. Some of the courses she has taught are Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy, Addictions, Social and Cultural Diversity, Theories of Personality and Psychology and Spiritual Foundation.
She has been the Co-Director of Training at Argosy University in Georgia. and the Family and Community Coordinator at the Fellowship House in Birmingham, Alabama. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia.
She co-hosts a radio show on United Intentions Media Network -Two Therapists and a Microphone. She is the author of many national and international publications.

Clinical Supervision Training - Spring, 2023
2023-04-14 09:00 - 2023-05-12 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.
Required Text to be Purchased BEFORE Starting the Course
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 program.
Certificates of completion will be awarded upon final evaluation of the course distributed by Adler.
Virtual Classroom Sessions
Fridays, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, and May 12, 2023 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM Central time (including breaks).
Expectations
Participants are expected to participate in small group discussions and outside of scheduled class time. Participants are expected to work with peers to find one-hour time slots that work for everyone in the small group.
Participants are expected to complete substantial reading assignments and online quizzes/surveys at the end of each scheduled course.
Participants must submit an APA Formatted Philosophy of Clinical Supervision Final Paper and prepare final Supervision Documents assignment following the last class session.
Participants must submit a final Supervision Documents assignment in preparation for developing clinical supervision documentation required for future best practice clinical supervision.
Hours Tasks/Activities
15 Reading course texts/assigned articles
5 Weekly Scheduled Course Quiz/Survey
15 Weekly Scheduled Course Attendance & Active Participation
4 Case Studies
6 Assignments
45 Total Hours

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.

45 CEs

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.

Encouragement, Hope & Resilience in the Midst of a Climate Crisis
2023-06-16 11:00 - 13:30
Research is growing on the effects of climate change and natural disasters on human well-being. A 2020 report by the American Psychological Association (APA) states that “Concern about climate change may be having an impact on mental health, with more than two-thirds of adults (68%) saying that they have at least a little “eco-anxiety,” defined as any anxiety or worry about climate change and its effects. These effects may be disproportionately impacting the country’s youngest adults; nearly half of those age 18-34 (47%) say the stress they feel about climate change affects their daily lives.”
As a result, it is important for counselors to understand concepts like eco-anxiety and eco-grief and how these might show up for individuals and families. In this workshop, we will discuss how people are affected by ecological changes such as climate change, natural disasters, and species loss. We will discuss the variety of emotional responses associated with grief, loss, anxiety, and even trauma as a result of these climate realities. In addition, we will discuss normalizing the wide range of emotional responses that occur in response to this topic and encourage actions that can be taken to move these emotions into useful behaviors for well-being of people and the planet.
In this session, we will cover often-used terms and learn about a few informal assessment tools. The objectives of the course are to:
• Define terms like eco-anxiety, eco-grief, climate crisis, resilience, hope, and encouragement.
• Examine common emotional reactions associated with climate issues.
• Provide information from research and implications for counseling.
• Encourage participants to explore activism while caring for themselves.
2-hour workshop with one 15-minute break
2 CE’s MFT pending

Recent research suggests growing levels of concern for climate change with young people proportionately affected. This course provides introductory information around eco-anxiety and eco-grief, assessments, research, and actions that counselors, individuals and families can take to build a more thriving relationship with nature, thereby healing themselves and planet.
In a study of Minnesota Mental Health Professionals (including LICSW, LSW, LMFT, LPCC and others), these professionals agreed that climate change is a critical problem impacting mental health (81.6%), with many (61.0%) already observing these impacts. More than half (51.8%) report that clients would consider discussing climate change as part of their treatment. Yet fewer (32.9%) feel well-prepared to have this discussion.1 This is a place to have such a discussion.

Participants will be exposed to and discuss terms and research related to the relationship between climate change and mental health. They will better understand the many terms associated with climate emotions and responses. They will learn tools for resilience for themselves and their clients as we all navigate future climate issues.

Bre Hiivala Cahoy, EdD is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and full-time faculty member in the Counseling Program at Adler Graduate School. She has experience in career development, employee assistance programs, and has served as an advocate at a campus Women’s Center. Her dissertation was about the relationship between nature relatedness, nature exposure, and quality of work life in student affairs professionals. Bre appreciates the inclusion of nature in self to understanding holistic wellbeing and healing for individuals and organizations. She integrates holism and Adlerian principles in her daily work with students as a counselor educator.

Michelle Doerr, MS, is a wildlife biologist with a Master’s in Wildlife Management from the University of Missouri. She worked for Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in several capacities dealing with human-wildlife interactions. She started Anavah Consulting LLC to work with individuals, groups, companies and organizations interested in better human-human, human-wildlife, and human-landscape connections. She is a graduate of the National Conservation Leadership Institute, an elite program for conservation leaders. She obtained a certificate in Advanced Adlerian Psychology and is a member of the North American Society for Adlerian Psychology. She came to study Adler after she saw how his principles helped a child’s eating disorder when a specialty treatment center couldn’t. Adlerian principles and ecological principles combined are the heart of her purpose; to help self and others value all life on earth.

Clinical Supervision Training -Summer - 2023
2023-07-11 18:00 - 2023-08-08 21:00
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.
Required Text to be Purchased BEFORE Starting the Course
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 program.
Certificates of completion will be awarded upon final evaluation of the course distributed by Adler.
Virtual Classroom Sessions

Tuesdays; July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1 and August 8, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 9:pm CST
Expectations
Participants are expected to participate in small group discussions and outside of scheduled class time. Participants are expected to work with peers to find one-hour time slots that work for everyone in the small group.
Participants are expected to complete substantial reading assignments and online quizzes/surveys at the end of each scheduled course.
Participants must submit an APA Formatted Philosophy of Clinical Supervision Final Paper and prepare final Supervision Documents assignment following the last class session.
Participants must submit a final Supervision Documents assignment in preparation for developing clinical supervision documentation required for future best practice clinical supervision.
Hours Tasks/Activities
15 Reading course texts/assigned articles
5 Weekly Scheduled Course Quiz/Survey
15 Weekly Scheduled Course Attendance & Active Participation
4 Case Studies
6 Assignments
45 Total Hours

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.

45 CEs

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.

Faculty:
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.

The Zoom Link and Moodle access to the presentation will be sent out by the presenter during the week before it starts.

Counseling Men
2023-07-14 11:00 - 13:30
Due to societal expectations, men are expected to be independent and are conditioned not to express emotions at an early age. Unfortunately, these acts have significant consequences for men’s mental health. This presentation will explore the dynamics of counseling men, including stigma around mental health, recognizing barriers towards the counseling relationship, and approaches and interventions to enhance the therapeutic process when working with men.

The instructor will provide a PowerPoint presentation, and a discussion throughout the program/Q & A, with handouts of the slides.
2 CEs
MFT Pending

Participants will learn about the barriers that can prevent men from encountering counseling and how these barriers can affect the therapeutic process. Also, participants will gain knowledge on establishing a therapeutic relationship with men. Lastly, participants can expect to enhance their understanding of therapeutic interventions when applying interventions to men.

Dr. Antwan Player is an assistant professor at Adler Graduate School located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and has 10+ years as a clinical counselor. Antwan holds two licenses, one in Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and another in Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Antwan is a member of various organizations and was previously the Ethics Co-Chair for the Minnesota Counseling Association. From a clinical standpoint, Dr. Player’s clinical philosophy focuses on helping individuals reach self-actualization. His clinical experience has afforded him the opportunity to work with a range of diverse populations, including, high-risk adolescents, parenting enhancement, and individuals of the LGBTQIA community to name a few.

Journey: Self-Discovery through the Portal of an Expressive Arts Circle
2023-08-03 12:00 - 13:30
This workshop sparks imagination and invites us on a collective adventure to live to our fullest potential. Presented by Terri Goslin-Jones, PhD, REACE

Expressive arts circles speak to the wonder and transformational power of creative awakening and tap into our collective potential as we attempt to meet life’s challenges. Creativity circles speak across cultures and help heal our world through personal and collective transformation. This workshop highlights the inspiring story of an expressive arts circle that has met for over twelve years. Weaving their collective insights and experiences of conscious creativity with the colorful threads of imagination, artful expression, and friendship.
Dr. Goslin-Jones will demonstrate how the expressive arts and co-creating via the creative spirit circle process have the potential to lead to personal and spiritual growth. Creative tools and inspirational resources will be shared with the participants. This workshop serves and guides professionals in the fields of expressive arts, education, mental health, and coaching, as well as students, artists, individuals, and groups who have a desire to cultivate creativity and support social transformation. This workshop sparks imagination and invites us on a collective adventure to live to our fullest potential.
All are invited to attend this workshop free of charge. A $15 processing fee is required for CE certificates.
1.5 CEs (NBCC; MFT Pending)

Measurable Objectives:
1)Integrate expressive arts with person-centered conditions such as empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard.
2) Explore and apply intermodal expressive arts to access creative potential within a shared leadership model.
3) Discuss and apply specific tools/processes that generate creative inquiry and manifest our potential across the life span.
4) Identify specific application(s) to implement an expressive arts circle.

Presenter: Terri Goslin-Jones, PhD, REACE
I joined the Creative Spirit Circle with a passion to be engaged in a creative community committed to evolving consciousness using person-centered expressive arts. The immersion in this circle process nourishes my entire “way of being”. In my professional life, I serve as Psychology/Creativity Studies faculty at Saybrook University and previously worked as an organizational development consultant. My reason for teaching and serving as an advisor for doctoral research is to support life-long learners in a quest to create change in their life and in their part of the world. Creativity is at the heart of my work. I am an expressive arts practitioner, a poet, mindfulness facilitator and lead poetry circles as a graduate of the Institute for Poetic Medicine. My creative passions include family life, expressive arts, gardening, a love for life-long learning, poetry, physical fitness, spirituality/contemplative living, and international travel.
Website: www.terrigoslin-jones.com
Email: tgoslin-jones@saybrook.edu

References:
Goslin-Jones, T. (2020). Expressive Arts. In M. Runco & S. Pritzker (Eds.), Encyclopedia of
Creativity (3rd ed., pp. 478-484). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
Kaufman, S. B. (2020). Transcend, The new science of self-actualization. TarcherPerigee.
Knill, P.J., Levine, E.G., & Levine, S.K. (2004). Principles and practice of expressive arts therapy: Toward a therapeutic aesthetics. Jessica Kingsley.
Rogers, N. (1993). The creative connection: Expressive arts as healing. Science & Behavior

New Ethics Refresher for LPCC and LPC Professionals
2023-09-15 09:00 - 13:15
Counselors must participate in training concerning ethics repeatedly, not because codes of ethics have changed but because there continue to be gray areas and changes to technology. Ethics training has become increasingly important with the rise in telehealth and technology usage in sessions in the last 2 years. This workshop will reiterate important ethics codes and specify considerations for behavioral health and co-occurring disorders.

Objectives:
• Understand the differences between ethics, morals, and the law
• Learn to analyze ethical issues and how these issues influence SA and co-occurring treatment
• Understand changes in the new ACA Code of Ethics and compare with other professional codes of ethics
• Understanding ethical implications associated with technology and social media
• Learn to apply problem-solving skills in SA and Co-Occurring treatment

Presenter: Asha Dickerson, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, CPCS
Dr. Dickerson is a current faculty member at Adler Graduate School. She has been teaching at various universities for a number of years. Some of the courses she has taught are Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy, Addictions, Social and Cultural Diversity, Theories of Personality and Psychology and Spiritual Foundation.
She has been the Co-Director of Training at Argosy University in Georgia. and the Family and Community Coordinator at the Fellowship House in Birmingham, Alabama. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia.
She co-hosts a radio show on United Intentions Media Network -Two Therapists and a Microphone. She is the author of many national and international publications.

Ethics Refresher Course for Marriage and Family Therapists, Fall, 2023
2023-09-22 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, September 22, 2023 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 Adler Graduate School and has a private practice at Enliven Psychotherapy. He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Clinical Supervision Training - Fall - 2023
2023-10-06 09:00 - 2023-11-03 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.
Required Text to be Purchased BEFORE Starting the Course
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 program.
Certificates of completion will be awarded upon final evaluation of the course distributed by Adler.
Virtual Classroom Sessions
Friday, October 6, 13, 20, 27 and Friday November 3, 2023 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST
Expectations
Participants are expected to participate in small group discussions and outside of scheduled class time. Participants are expected to work with peers to find one-hour time slots that work for everyone in the small group.
Participants are expected to complete substantial reading assignments and online quizzes/surveys at the end of each scheduled course.
Participants must submit an APA Formatted Philosophy of Clinical Supervision Final Paper and prepare final Supervision Documents assignment following the last class session.
Participants must submit a final Supervision Documents assignment in preparation for developing clinical supervision documentation required for future best practice clinical supervision.
Hours Tasks/Activities
15 Reading course texts/assigned articles
5 Weekly Scheduled Course Quiz/Survey
15 Weekly Scheduled Course Attendance & Active Participation
4 Case Studies
6 Assignments
45 Total Hours

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.
45 CEs

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.

Faculty:
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.

The Zoom Link and Canvas access to the presentation will be sent out by the presenter during the week before it starts.

Clinical Supervision Training - Winter 2024
2024-01-26 11:00 - 2024-02-23 14:30
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.
Required Text to be Purchased BEFORE Starting the Course
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 program.
Certificates of completion will be awarded upon final evaluation of the course distributed by Adler.
Virtual Classroom Sessions
Friday, January 26, February 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2024 CST from 11:00AM to 2:30PM
Expectations
Participants are expected to participate in small group discussions and outside of scheduled class time. Participants are expected to work with peers to find one-hour time slots that work for everyone in the small group.
Participants are expected to complete substantial reading assignments and online quizzes/surveys at the end of each scheduled course.
Participants must submit an APA Formatted Philosophy of Clinical Supervision Final Paper and prepare final Supervision Documents assignment following the last class session.
Participants must submit a final Supervision Documents assignment in preparation for developing clinical supervision documentation required for future best practice clinical supervision.
Hours Tasks/Activities
15 Reading course texts/assigned articles
5 Weekly Scheduled Course Quiz/Survey
15 Weekly Scheduled Course Attendance & Active Participation
4 Case Studies
6 Assignments
45 Total Hours
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.
45 CEs

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.

Faculty:
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.

The Zoom Link and Canvas access to the presentation will be sent out by the presenter during the week before it starts.

Ethics Refresher Course for Marriage and Family Therapists, Spring, 2024
2024-03-08 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, March 8, 2024 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 Adler Graduate School and has a private practice at Enliven Psychotherapy. He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Ethics Refresher for LPCC and LPC Professionals
2024-05-24 09:00 - 13:15

Cultural Competencies Training for LPCC
2024-05-31 09:00 - 13:15
Join us for an enlightening presentation designed to enhance your ability to work effectively with diverse clients. Our session will delve into the crucial role cultural competence plays in counseling and equip you with practical strategies to navigate cultural differences with confidence.
This course is online for 4 hours on Friday,May 31, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 1:15 PM.
It earns 4 CE’s for the LPCC license.
The presentation is on Zoom.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your counseling practice and provide culturally sensitive care to all clients. Secure your spot today for an enriching experience that promises valuable insights and practical tools for your professional journey.
By attending, you will achieve four key outcomes:1. 1.Culturally Responsive Practice: Counselors will develop the skills to tailor counseling approaches to meet the unique cultural needs of clients.
2. Enhanced Cross-Cultural Communication: Counselors will learn effective communication techniques to bridge cultural gaps and foster deeper connections with clients.
3. Increased Awareness of Intersectionality: Explore the intersection of culture, identity, and social factors to better understand the complexities of clients’ experiences.
4. Strengthened Therapeutic Relationships: Build trust and rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, leading to more meaningful and impactful counseling outcomes.
About Dr. Browne-James:
Dr. Browne-James is a current member of Adler Graduate School’s faculty. She has a B.S. In Psychology from Bethune-Cookman University, an MA in Counselor Education and Supervision and a PhD. In Counselor Education and Supervision. She is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida.
She is the founder and owner of Victorious Living Counseling and Consulting where she oversees and provides all clinical, consultation and administrative functions. She also does counseling at this site. She is also the Founder and President of Dr. LBJ, Inc, where those who are underinsured or uninsured receive quality outpatient mental health services.
She has taught many courses at a variety of universities, including Addictions Counseling, Sexuality Counseling, Multicultural Counseling and Group Counseling. She has research experience and has been an invited keynote speaker

Cultural Competencies for LMFT
2024-06-21 11:00 - 15:15
Participants will increase their knowledge, understanding, self-awareness and practice skills that enable MFT to serve clients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Objectives:
Understanding Culture and its functions
Understanding different cultures and cultural groups of clients
Understanding the nature of social diversity and oppression and cultural humility
Understanding cultural Humility
Know and be able to demonstrate the four pillars of intercultural competence by creating 3 measurable goals for the next 12 months to increase aware ness as MFT
Understanding the intercultural Development Continuum

Presenter: Sarah Hmurovich Johnsion, MA LMFT
Sarah is a 2009 graduate of Adler Graduate School. Since graduatation she has obtained Diversity and Inclusion certification through the MInnesota Social Services Association.
Sarah is the owner of NAMASTE Sevices of MN. NAMASTE provides volunteer guardianship services to people in need of support and assures safety and well being for wards of the state in Hennepin county.
Sarah is currently a Beavioral Health and Human Services faculty at Anoka Technical College

Clinical Supervision Training - Summer 2024
2024-07-09 18:00 - 2024-08-06 21:00
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.
Required Text to be Purchased BEFORE Starting the Course
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 program.
Certificates of completion will be awarded upon final evaluation of the course distributed by Adler.
Virtual Classroom Sessions
Tuesday Evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6th.
“Course participants are required to attend all 5 sessions in full to obtain credit. In the event of an emergency, unexpected absence of an already registered participant during the 5-week session they are registered for, the instructor may offer to collaborate with the participant on an individual basis to complete the necessary hours and tasks. This is offered on a case by case basis and may not be guaranteed based on the nature of the absence.”
Expectations
Participants are expected to participate in small group discussions and outside of scheduled class time. Participants are expected to work with peers to find one-hour time slots that work for everyone in the small group.
Participants are expected to complete substantial reading assignments and online quizzes/surveys at the end of each scheduled course.
Participants must submit an APA Formatted Philosophy of Clinical Supervision Final Paper and prepare final Supervision Documents assignment following the last class session.
Participants must submit a final Supervision Documents assignment in preparation for developing clinical supervision documentation required for future best practice clinical supervision.
Hours Tasks/Activities
15 Reading course texts/assigned articles
5 Weekly Scheduled Course Quiz/Survey
15 Weekly Scheduled Course Attendance & Active Participation
4 Case Studies
6 Assignments
45 Total Hours
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.
45 CEs

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.

Faculty:
Brittany Hamann, PsyD, LPCC (she/her) holds a PsyD and is a licensed professional clinical counselor and board-approved supervisor 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.

The Zoom Link and Canvas access to the presentation will be sent out by the presenter during the week before it starts.

Ethics and Professionalism in Counseling: A Holistic Approach
2024-11-06 09:00 - 13:15
Join us for an insightful presentation on the crucial role of ethics in counseling. This session will delve into the foundational principles that guide ethical practice, explore common ethical dilemmas, and provide practical tools for ethical decision-making. Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of key ethical codes and standards, learn to navigate complex situations with integrity, and enhance their ability to provide ethical and professional care to clients. This presentation is designed for counselors, therapists, and mental health professionals seeking to enhance their ethical competence and ensure the highest standards of practice. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field, this session will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for maintaining ethical excellence in your work.

Objectives:

Understand the Fundamental Principles of Counseling Ethics.
Recognize Ethical Codes and Standards.
Identify Common Ethical Dilemmas in Counseling.
Apply Ethical Decision-Making Models.
Recognize the Importance of Continuing Education.

Presenter: Dr. Antwan Player, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
Dr. Antwan Player is an assistant professor at Adler Graduate School in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and has 10+ years as a clinical counselor. Antwan holds two licenses, one in Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)/ LPCC Supervised Professional Practice (LPCC-S) and another in Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Dr. Player is a member of various organizations and was previously the Ethics Co-Chair for the Minnesota Counseling Association and will be the Ethics Chair for the Association for Multicultural Counseling & Development (AMCD). From a clinical standpoint, Dr. Player’s clinical philosophy focuses on helping individuals reach self-actualization. His clinical experience has afforded him the opportunity to work with a range of diverse populations, including high-risk adolescents, parenting enhancement, black men, and individuals of the LGBTQIA2+ community, to name a few.

Using the Goals of Misbehavior and the Adlerian 7-Step Consultation Process
2025-01-17 11:00 - 14:30
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.

Clinical Supervision Training - Winter 2025
2025-01-24 11:00 - 2025-02-21 14:00
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.
Required Text to be Purchased BEFORE Starting the Course
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 program.
Certificates of completion will be awarded upon final evaluation of the course distributed by Adler.
Virtual Classroom Sessions
Fridays: January 24 & 31, February 7, 14, and 21, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
“Course participants are required to attend all 5 sessions in full to obtain credit. In the event of an emergency, unexpected absence of an already registered participant during the 5-week session they are registered for, the instructor may offer to collaborate with the participant on an individual basis to complete the necessary hours and tasks. This is offered on a case-by-case basis and may not be guaranteed based on the nature of the absence.”
Expectations
Participants are expected to participate in small group discussions and outside of scheduled class time. Participants are expected to work with peers to find one-hour time slots that work for everyone in the small group.
Participants are expected to complete substantial reading assignments and online quizzes/surveys at the end of each scheduled course.
Participants must submit an APA Formatted Philosophy of Clinical Supervision Final Paper and prepare final Supervision Documents assignment following the last class session.
Participants must submit a final Supervision Documents assignment in preparation for developing clinical supervision documentation required for future best practice clinical supervision.
Hours Tasks/Activities
15 Reading course texts/assigned articles
5 Weekly Scheduled Course Quiz/Survey
15 Weekly Scheduled Course Attendance & Active Participation
4 Case Studies
6 Assignments
45 Total Hours
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.
45 CEs

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.

Faculty:
Brittany Hamann, PsyD, LPCC (she/her) holds a PsyD and is a licensed professional clinical counselor and board-approved supervisor 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.

The Zoom Link and Canvas access to the presentation will be sent out by the presenter during the week before it starts.

Private Practice 101, Marketing, Credentialing, and Insurance
2025-02-05 11:00 - 14:15
Billing insurance companies can be a hassle and sometimes, payment is never made. This can be extremely frustrating for Counselors who spend a lot of time with clients and sometimes receive very little or no payment. For this reason, many choose to only accept clients who can pay out-of-pocket, which may keep certain populations from seeking services with those companies. How can someone efficiently and successfully complete insurance credentialing and billing?
2 CEs
MFT Pending

Objectives:
• Understand the process for applying for insurance panels as a Counselor.
• Describe the personal, environmental, and sociopolitical context or insurance billing and sliding scale payments.
• Demonstrate fairness, equity, and sensitivity to a diverse community.
• Gain knowledge of issues associated with Counselor income deficits.
• Understand positives and negatives associated with medical billing and practice management.
• Discover creative collection solutions.

Presenter: Letitia Browne-James, Ph.D., LMHC-S, NCC, BC-TMH
Dr. Browne-James is a current member of Adler Graduate School’s faculty. She has a B.S. In Psychology from Bethune-Cookman University, an MA in Counselor Education and Supervision and a PhD. In Counselor Education and Supervision. She is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida.
She is the founder and owner of Victorious Living Counseling and Consulting where she oversees and provides all clinical, consultation and administrative functions. She also does counseling at this site .
She has taught many courses at a variety of universities, including Addictions Counseling, Sexuality Counseling, Multicultural Counseling and Group Counseling. She has research experience and has been an invited keynote speaker.

Men’s Mental Health and Parenting: 2 Aspects From and Adlerian Perspective
2025-03-07 09:00 - 11:00
Fatherhood faces many challenges when considering the notion of parenting and mental health. Parenting is often viewed as a taboo topic because of being judged and labeled a bad parent and the inaccurate depiction of masculinity. On the other hand, discussions of mental health hold restrictions amongst men because of stigmas that depict vulnerability and weakness toward one’s character. However, Adler viewed parenting as essential to the upbringing of a child. Parenting through encouragement can foster social interest growth within a child, whereas a discouraged child will misbehave and lack social interest with time. Therefore, fatherhood influences on the trajectory of a child’s mental health are critical when considering views towards mental health and parenting. Therefore, this presentation will challenge toxic notions of masculinity to foster an environment of enlightenment around men’s mental health and parenting.

Educational Objectives

Explain men’s mental health.
Describe mental health/neurosis’s impact on men’s parenting practices.
Discuss childhood parenting’s influence on current parenting practices.

Dr. Antwan Player is an assistant professor at Adler Graduate School located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and has 10+ years as a clinical counselor. Antwan holds two licenses, one in Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and another in Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Antwan is a member of various organizations and was previously the Ethics Co-Chair for the Minnesota Counseling Association. From a clinical standpoint, Dr. Player’s clinical philosophy focuses on helping individuals reach self-actualization. His clinical experience has afforded him the opportunity to work with a range of diverse populations, including, high-risk adolescents, parenting enhancement, and individuals of the LGBTQIA community to name a few.

Clinical Supervision Training -Spring 2025
2025-04-04 09:00 - 2025-05-02 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.
Required Text to be Purchased BEFORE Starting the Course
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 program.
Certificates of completion will be awarded upon final evaluation of the course distributed by Adler.
Virtual Classroom Sessions
Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST on April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2nd.
“Course participants are required to attend all 5 sessions in full to obtain credit. In the event of an emergency, unexpected absence of an already registered participant during the 5-week session they are registered for, the instructor may offer to collaborate with the participant on an individual basis to complete the necessary hours and tasks. This is offered on a case-by-case basis and may not be guaranteed based on the nature of the absence.”
Expectations
Participants are expected to participate in small group discussions and outside of scheduled class time. Participants are expected to work with peers to find one-hour time slots that work for everyone in the small group.
Participants are expected to complete substantial reading assignments and online quizzes/surveys at the end of each scheduled course.
Participants must submit an APA Formatted Philosophy of Clinical Supervision Final Paper and prepare final Supervision Documents assignment following the last class session.
Participants must submit a final Supervision Documents assignment in preparation for developing clinical supervision documentation required for future best practice clinical supervision.
Hours Tasks/Activities
15 Reading course texts/assigned articles
5 Weekly Scheduled Course Quiz/Survey
15 Weekly Scheduled Course Attendance & Active Participation
4 Case Studies
6 Assignments
45 Total Hours
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.
45 CEs

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.

Faculty:
Brittany Hamann, PsyD, LPCC (she/her) holds a PsyD and is a licensed professional clinical counselor and board-approved supervisor 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.

The Zoom Link and Canvas access to the presentation will be sent out by the presenter during the week before it starts.

Cultural Humility, Competence, and Awareness
2025-04-23 09:00 - 13:15
Join us for an enlightening presentation designed to enhance your ability to work effectively with diverse clients. Our session will delve into the crucial role cultural competence plays in counseling and equip you with practical strategies to navigate cultural differences with confidence.
This course is online for 4 hours on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 1:15 PM.
It earns 4 CE’s for the LPCC license.
The presentation is on Zoom.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your counseling practice and provide culturally sensitive care to all clients. Secure your spot today for an enriching experience that promises valuable insights and practical tools for your professional journey.
By attending, you will achieve four key outcomes:
1. Culturally Responsive Practice: Counselors will develop the skills to tailor counseling approaches to meet the unique cultural needs of clients.
2. Enhanced Cross-Cultural Communication: Counselors will learn effective communication techniques to bridge cultural gaps and foster deeper connections with clients.
3. Increased Awareness of Intersectionality: Explore the intersection of culture, identity, and social factors to better understand the complexities of clients’ experiences.
4. Strengthened Therapeutic Relationships: Build trust and rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, leading to more meaningful and impactful counseling outcomes.
About Dr. Browne-James:
Dr. Browne-James is a current member of Adler Graduate School’s faculty. She has a B.S. In Psychology from Bethune-Cookman University, an MA in Counselor Education and Supervision and a PhD. In Counselor Education and Supervision. She is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida.
She is the founder and owner of Victorious Living Counseling and Consulting where she oversees and provides all clinical, consultation and administrative functions. She also does counseling at this site. She is also the Founder and President of Dr. LBJ, Inc, where those who are underinsured or uninsured receive quality outpatient mental health services.
She has taught many courses at a variety of universities, including Addictions Counseling, Sexuality Counseling, Multicultural Counseling and Group Counseling. She has research experience and has been an invited keynote speaker

Ethics and Professionalism in Counseling: A Holistic Approach
2025-05-28 09:00 - 13:15
Join us for an insightful presentation on the crucial role of ethics in counseling. This session will delve into the foundational principles that guide ethical practice, explore common ethical dilemmas, and provide practical tools for ethical decision-making. Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of key ethical codes and standards, learn to navigate complex situations with integrity, and enhance their ability to provide ethical and professional care to clients. This presentation is designed for counselors, therapists, and mental health professionals seeking to enhance their ethical competence and ensure the highest standards of practice. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field, this session will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for maintaining ethical excellence in your work.

Objectives:

Understand the Fundamental Principles of Counseling Ethics:
Recognize Ethical Codes and Standards:
Identify Common Ethical Dilemmas in Counseling:
Apply Ethical Decision-Making Models:
Recognize the Importance of Continuing Education:

Presenter: Dr. Antwan Player, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
Dr. Antwan Player is an assistant professor at Adler Graduate School located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and has 10+ years as a clinical counselor. Antwan holds two licenses, one in Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and another in Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Antwan is a member of various organizations and was previously the Ethics Co-Chair for the Minnesota Counseling Association. From a clinical standpoint, Dr. Player’s clinical philosophy focuses on helping individuals reach self-actualization. His clinical experience has afforded him the opportunity to work with a range of diverse populations, including, high-risk adolescents, parenting enhancement, and individuals of the LGBTQIA community to name a few.
