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Idaho State University Department of Counseling has been approved by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 3010. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Idaho State University Department of Counseling is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. CEs for Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Teachers, Psychologists, and other Mental Health Professionals. 

Please note: Clinicians are responsible for ensuring the CEs we provide fit the continuing education requirements of their particular licensing board.

 

2024 Schedule 

PRESENTER BIOS


JANUARY

 

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FEBRUARY

 

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MARCH

 

March 23, 2024 – IN-PERSON

How Play Becomes Real: The Oaklander Approach to Gestalt Play Therapy and Drawing

Peter Mortola, Ph.D.

3 Contact Hours

Workshop Description:

In this workshop, I will reinforce the value of a playful and creative approach to therapy, based on the work of Dr. Violet Oaklander. I will demonstrate through both theory and practice how a playful and creative approach to therapy can help enliven, sharpen, and make more authentic the therapeutic encounter, both between the therapist and the client, as well as between the client and (the sometimes surprising) aspects of the self that are discovered through play and art: Paradoxically, play and art can make therapy more real. In addition to theory and research, we will focus in this workshop on a set of drawings that can be used with clients of all ages to enhance therapeutic contact and allow relevant content to emerge and be explored in a way that provides new perspectives and possibilities.

 

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

  1. Gain an understanding of the Oaklander approach to therapy with children, adolescents and adults
  2. Gain an understanding of how the playful use of drawings in the therapeutic process can paradoxically help clients address real-life issues
  3. Engage in hands-on, learning opportunities exploring the use of drawings in therapy

 

Registration Fee: $60

Saturday, March 23, 2024 – 9:00am-12:00pm (Mountain Standard Time)

Location: Idaho State University, Meridian Campus

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APRIL 

 

April 13th, 2024 – Hybrid

Trauma-Informed Supervision and the Role of Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Perceptions of Safety

Ananda Lettner, M.S., LPC

6 Contact Hours

Workshop Description:

Using a trauma-informed lens, this session will address the way in which supervisors give feedback and broach sensitive subjects with counselors-in-training (CITs). It will also build supervisor understanding of how “sensitive subjects” can differ between CITs. CIT perceptions of safety and shame in the supervisory relationship will also be explored as factors in rapport-building, learning capacity, and ability to change.

Ethics credits will be offered.

 

Learning Objectives:

 

Participants will:

  1. Define trauma-informed supervision
  2. Describe ways in which CIT trauma history may impact the supervisory relationship
  3. Identify at least 3 ways in which CIT growth is impacted by shame and/or safety perceptions
  4. Identify and implement at least 3 ways to modify supervisor presentation and approach to be trauma-informed
  5. Practice in a way that complies with Section F of the ACA (2014) Code of Ethics: “Supervision, Training, and Teaching"

 

Registration Fee: $100

Saturday, April 13th, 2024 – 9:00am-4:00pm 1hr lunch (Mountain Standard Time) - Hybrid

Location: Idaho State University, Garrison Hall, Bldg. 63, Rm. 726 Pocatello, ID 83209

 


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MAY

May 15th & 16th, 2024 – LIVE WEBINAR

Clinical Supervision Workshop

Marisa Rapp, PhD, LPC, NCC

15 CONTACT HOURS

Workshop Description:
This workshop will satisfy the requirement of 15 hours of clinical supervision training needed for the Registered Supervisor designation with the State of Idaho Licensing Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family therapists (IDAPA rule 24.15.01.200). Participants will gain knowledge regarding the roles and functions of a clinical supervisor; best practices; State of Idaho requirements; legal and ethical considerations; informed consent and documentation; relationship building; models of supervision; multicultural considerations; evaluation and gatekeeping; and supervisor self-care.

 

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

  1. Participants become familiar with and discuss best clinical supervision practices.
  2. Participants will learn about ethical standards or supervision practice as designated by IDOPL.
  3. Participants will learn about relevant theories of supervision, including developmental models

 

Registration Fee: $200

Wednesday & Thursday, May 15th & 16th, 2024 – 9:00am-5:00pm 1/2 hr lunch (MST)

Location: Live Webinar

 


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JUNE

June 1st, 2024 – In-Person

Navigating the Supervisory Relationship with LGBTQIA+ Counselors

Erin Burgess, MS, LPC

6 CONTACT HOURS

Workshop Description

This session will focus on navigating the supervisory relationship when supervising counselors and counselors-in-training who identify as LGBTQIA+. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the importance of recognizing differing visible and invisible identities in the supervisory setting and learn strategies to improve the supervisory relationship.

 

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

  1. Understand the role of advocacy in supervisory relationships when working with LGBTQIA+ counselors and counselors-in-training.
  2. Develop an understanding of the challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ counselors and counselors-in-training.
  3. Improve ability to build strong supervisory relationships with LGBTQIA+ counselors and counselors-in-training

Be able to identify the importance of language in the supervisory relationship

 

Registration Fee: $100

Saturday, June 1st, 2024 – 9:00am- 3:00pm (MST)

Location: Idaho State University, Meridian Campus

 

 

June 6th, 2024 – IN-PERSON

Ethical Considerations in Walk and Talk Counseling

Katie Sacco, PhD, LPC, C-AAIS & Pam Vance, LPC, CRC

3 Contact Hours

 

Workshop Description:

Since the COVID-19 pandemic more counselors have moved to incorporate walk and talk counseling in their professional practice to prevent burnout and benefit clients. Due to the complex environment of working outdoors there are additional ethical considerations that counselors need to be aware of in intake and informed consent documentation. This workshop will address many ethical components for counselors in the beginning stages of incorporating walk and talk counseling into their work with clients.

The workshop will be held outside for the full 3 hours. Please wear comfortable clothes/shoes and bring a chair if you would like.

 

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

  1. Participants will review ethical considerations for informed consent when engaging in walk and talk counseling.
  2. Participants will explore specific aspects of relationship building considerations in walk and talk counseling.
  3. Participants will engage with 1-2 walk and talk counseling practice experiences.

 

Registration Fee: $60

Thursday, June 6th, 2024 – 1:00pm - 4:00pm (MST)

Location: Idaho State University, Garrison Hall, Bldg. 63, Pocatello, Idaho 83209

 

 

June 8th, 2024 – In-Person

Making Ethics Fun: Creativity in Ethical Decision-Making Models

Erin Burgess, MS, LPC

6 CONTACT HOURS

Workshop Description:

This workshop includes a brief overview of the ACA Code of Ethics and the ACA ethical decision-making model (EDMM), as well as additional examples of alternative models. Group conversation and case studies will be utilized for practice. Participants will be provided with time and materials to create a visual representation of their EDMM that they are able to take with them at the conclusion of the workshop.

 

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

  1. Review the ACA Code of Ethics
  2. Refresh understanding of the ACA ethical decision-making model.
  3. Introduce alternative ethical decision-making models to see which model’s participants connect with most.
  4. Create a visual representation of selected model

 

Registration Fee: $100

Saturday, June 8th, 2024 – 9:00am- 3:00pm (MST)

Location: Idaho State University, Meridian Campus

 


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JULY

 


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AUGUST

August 23rd, 2024 – IN-PERSON

Supervising Neurodivergent Divergent Clinicians Using a Strengths-Based Approach

Alex Green, MS, PCLC 

6 Contact Hours

Workshop Description:

The presentation will begin with a brief overview of major ND diagnoses and associated traits. After a strong foundation is established, there will be a discussion of how traits may mimic other diagnoses. A review of the most effective interventions for ND clients will follow this discussion. The presentation will be closed by a discussion of how the previously discussed tools may also translate to better support for ND clinicians.

 

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

  1. Improved understanding of ND diagnoses and traits
  2. Learning 2-3 strategies for effective work with ND clients
  3. Discussion of improved advocacy for ND clients and clinicians
  4. Increased awareness of clinician’s ND identity
  5. Familiarity with current strengths-based models for working with ND students/clinicians

 

Registration Fee: $100

Friday, August 23rd, 2024 – 9:00am- 4:00pm (MST) (includes 1 hour lunch) – In-Person

Location: Idaho State University, Garrison Hall, Building 63, Rm. 726, Pocatello, Idaho 83209

 


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SEPTEMBER

September 6th, 2024 – IN-PERSON

Navigating Ethics in Practice: A Refresher on Ethical Decision Making in Supervision

Alex Green, MS, PCLC

6 Contact Hours

Workshop Description:

The workshop will begin with a brief overview of the ACA Code of Ethics with special attention given to the recent changes made in the 2024 Code of Ethics. After the overview the presenter will review the ethical decision-making model. The second half of the class will involve case studies and discussions about applying the decision-making model to client work and supervision.

 

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

  1. Review updated ethical standards
  2. Refresh on the process/use of the ethics decision-making model
  3. Apply new ethical standards and decision-making model to work with supervisees
  4. Special emphasis on ethical decisions with the recent addition of the counseling compact

 

Registration Fee: $100

Friday, September 6th, 2024 – 9:00am- 4:00pm (MST) (includes 1 hour lunch) – In-Person

Location: Idaho State University, Garrison Hall, Building 63, Rm. 726, Pocatello, Idaho 83209

 


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OCTOBER

 

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NOVEMBER

November 1st & 2nd, 2024 – LIVE WEBINAR

Sexual Assault: Ethical Considerations, Crisis Intervention, and Evidence-Based Treatment (Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy)

Darleen Dempster, Ph.D., LPC/S, NCC, ACS

15 Contact Hours

Workshop Description:

This presentation will review relevant ethical codes and fundamental principles of ethical behavior relating to clinical work with sexualized violence. The presentation will review essential information about sexual assault, including statistics, barriers for seeking treatment, myths, and crisis intervention for individuals recently assaulted. The presentation will review evidence-based treatment for sexual assault, including prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy.

 

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

  1. Analyze ethics and ethical practice as it relates to counseling and serving survivors of sexual violence.
  2. Participants will be able to differentiate between forms of unwanted sexual experiences: consensual unwanted sex, verbal coercion, substance related coercion, physical coercion.
  3. Participants will be able to compare psychological consequences of each of these various types of coercion for survivors.
  4. Participants will be able to appraise additional barriers for seeking treatment for Black and LGBTQIA+ survivors.
  5. Participants will be able to analyze sexual assault myths, internalized and expressed in others, that negatively impact the experience of sexual assault.
  6. Participants will evaluate crisis intervention approaches for recent sexual assault survivors.
  7. Participants will analyze two treatment options for working with sexual assault, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy.

 

Registration Fee: $200

Friday & Saturday, November 1st & 2nd, 2024 – 9:00am-5:00pm 1/2 hr lunch (MST)

Location: Live Webinar

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DECEMBER 

 

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