Alan Pennington, LMFT Participants will explore new ways to incorporate kind actions and words, compassionate thoughts and curiosity in their professional practice and their personal life. Participants will identify at least two of their own internal defenders (defense mechanisms). Participants will use tapping to compassionately connect with one of their defenders to understand the purpose …
In this one-hour virtual presentation, Jamie Lynn Langley will introduce concepts for including nature as part of the healing process, including briefly identifying the theoretical basis (roots) and exploring supporting research (trunk) for using nature in clinical practice. As time allows, Jamie will also describe some nature-based activities (branches) that can be utilized with clients and for our own self-care.
We are excited to announce the launch of the new NAACC website! It has a crisp clean look to it and is very user friendly. New Memberships and Renewals are straightforward. CEU registration & ticketing is streamlined. For 30 years the NAACC has provided spiritual fellowship, clinical updates, professional development, referral sources and networking. …
The majority of ethics complaints against counselors and other helpers are due to inappropriate dual relationships. There are a number of clear cut absolute rules governing against certain dual relationships. However, there are situations that are not so clear cut. Each of us are part of a greater community. Many times our relationships, roles, needs …
“I became aware of the power my phone had over my life after a much-needed sabbatical,” says Jenny Black, founder of Media Trauma Care and a LMFT. “I began looking …
"Effective Premarital/Pre-engagement Counseling to this Generation" by Jan Harvey, LMFT "I work primarily with couples' therapy. I work from an Emotionally Focused Therapy orientation. I also see a lot of …
Jim Frost, M.A. LPC "I'm a Licensed Senior Psychological Examiner and ordained spiritual director. I worked in a community mental health setting for 20 years before coming to AGAPE in …