Over the years, I have witnessed valuable colleagues and heard stories of excellent professionals burning out and leaving the psychotherapy field. Why? Taking care of oneself as a professional is a most important subject that is too frequently neglected in our training and practice. Using my personal and professional experience along with basic Adlerian concepts, […]

The objective of this class is to increase awareness and skills addressing the mental health implications of intergenerational trauma through an indigenous cultural, art therapy and Adlerian perspective. The class will include the following: Introduction/Overview:  Impact of Acculturation, Historical Trauma/ Intergenerational Trauma.  Integration of Art Therapy, Medicine Wheel teachings and Adlerian concepts to […]

When self-regulation abilities are compromised, the likelihood of several short- and long-term outcomes such as problematic behaviors and risky decision-making increases. Designed for professionals working in mental health and substance use treatment settings, this training provides attendees with a working understanding of the causes, consequences, and interventions associated with self-regulation deficits among persons impacted by […]