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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Friendship: Cultivating a Clinical Therapeutic Process for Deeper Connection presented by Chris O'Rear\, M.Div.\, M.M.F.T. Zoom only
DESCRIPTION:Chris O’Rear\nMDiv\, MMFT\, Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist\nThe key to success in a process of psychotherapy is the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client. The quality of this relationship is more than active listening and empathy. This presentation will establish the importance of a clear therapeutic framework for the work of therapy and will assist participants to utilize transference and countertransference to create a deeper connection with clients. This presentation will also emphasize a focus on “process” rather than “content” to assist clients gain insight and create opportunities for significant changes in their life.\n\n1.5 CEU credits offered\nLearning Objectives:\n\nDemonstrate the significance of clear therapeutic framework for psychotherapy.\nAssist participants to identify and utilize transference and countertransference to deepen the therapeutic connection between therapist and client.\nAssist participants to recognize the presence of process-oriented interventions to deepen connection and the potential for insight.\nAssist participants to formulate a theoretical connection between process-oriented psychotherapy as theological concept and transformational change.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Link\n\n\n\n  \n \nchrisorear.com/book \nChris O’Rear is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist with over 30 years of experience. He is the Owner & Director of The Counseling Center\, PLLC\, a professional pastoral counseling service with three locations in the middle Tennessee area. He is ordained and endorsed to the work of pastoral counseling by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. He is a Psychotherapist member of ACPE and is an approved trainer for their Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy Program. Chris is also a regular speaker\, preacher and writer. He has published numerous articles and Sunday School lessons\, and is the author of the book\, “Therapeutic Friendship: Cultivating Relationships That Heal”. Chris has been married to Lynda since 1987. They have two married daughters and one granddaughter born in January 2026.
URL:https://nashvilleaacc.org/event/therapeutic-friendship-cultivating-a-clinical-therapeutic-process-for-deeper-connection-presented-by-chris-orear-m-div-m-m-f-t-zoom-only/
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SUMMARY:Suicidal OCD by Emily DeSalvatore\, MS. LPC-MHSP. Zoom Only
DESCRIPTION:Suicidal OCD Subtype or OCD with Suicidality? Accurate Assessment and Evidenced Based Treatment \n \nEmily DeSalvatore\, MS. LPC-MHSP \n1 CEU Credit will be offered.  Zoom only \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDifferentiate through evidenced based assessment between true suicidal ideation and intrusive suicidal thoughts characteristic of suicidal OCD (a subtype of harm-related OCD) and explore appropriate treatment protocols for each.\nUnderstand and explain the difference between ego-syntonic and ego-dystonic suicidal thoughts and how clinical language and treatment interventions affect treatment outcomes.\nRecognize and mitigate the differences between genuine suicide risk and OCD-related fear of suicide\, while understanding areas of clinical overlap and risk.\n\nEmily is a licensed professional counselor in Nashville\, TN (LPC-MHSP) and owner of Nashville Anxiety and Performance Counseling where she specializes in treating OCD\, anxiety related disorders and performance concerns from ages 6 and up. She has been extensively trained in DBT\, CBT\, ERP\, and ACT. Emily has worked in the mental health field for over a decade and has presented at the International OCD Foundation several times as well as the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. She holds a BS in Human Development and Family Sciences with a specialization in Middle Childhood Education from The Ohio State University (2014) and a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with specialization in play therapy and expressive arts from Lipscomb University (2018). In her free time Emily enjoys competing in endurance sports\, playing with her kids\, and traveling the world. \nnashvilleanxiety.com
URL:https://nashvilleaacc.org/event/suicidal-ocd-by-emily-desalvatore-lpc-mhsp-zoom-only/
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SUMMARY:Internal Landscapes of the Creative Self: An IFS-Informed Expressive Arts Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Kymberlee Stanley\n\nLicensed Clinical Social Worker\, LCSW\, MSW\, PPS School Counselor\nPrivate Practice Website Page: Kymberleestanley.com/psychotherapy\n\nFine Art Website: Kymberleestanley.com\n\n\n\n2 CEU credits will be awarded \nKymberlee will use her 20 years of clinical experience and artistic training to lead clinicians through an self-reflective expressive arts activity\, allowing therapists to experience the power of creativity and spirituality in the IFS process. This 2 hour experiential art workshop will be taught in Kymberlee’s private art studio and counseling offices using watercolor paints and watercolor paper.  Kymberlee will integrate somatic awareness\, prayer and the arts to create a dialogue between our internal parts and the creativity present in Self and Spirit. This workshop is designed to invite creativity into our internal dialogues\, and not about creating a work of art. No experience necessary\, all materials provided.  \nTherapists will leave this workshop with at least 2 creative activities that can be used in their professional practices and possibly gain personal insight along the way. \nSpace is limited to 10 participants. Reserve your spot below. \nIf event is sold out\, email Nashvilleaacc@gmail.com to be added to waitlist.
URL:https://nashvilleaacc.org/event/using-expressive-arts-in-private-practice-an-in-person-experiential-workshop-for-therapists-session-3/
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SUMMARY:An Extended Expressive Arts Workshop Exploring Creativity through an IFS Lens Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Kymberlee Stanley\n\nLicensed Clinical Social Worker\, LCSW\, MSW\, PPS School Counselor\nPrivate Practice Website Page: Kymberleestanley.com/psychotherapy\n\nFine Art Website: Kymberleestanley.com\n\n\n\n2 CEU credits will be awarded \nDinner and all materials will be provided. Come for connection\, fun and a safe place to explore Self and Spirit led creativity. \nKymberlee will use her 20 years of clinical experience and artistic training to lead clinicians through an self-reflective expressive arts activity\, allowing therapists to experience the power of creativity and spirituality in the IFS process. This 2 hour experiential art workshop will be taught in Kymberlee’s private art studio and counseling offices using watercolor paints and watercolor paper.  Kymberlee will integrate somatic awareness\, prayer and the arts to create a dialogue between our internal parts and the creativity present in Self and Spirit. This workshop is designed to invite creativity into our internal dialogues\, and not about creating a work of art. No experience necessary\, all materials provided.  \nTherapists will leave this workshop with at least 2 creative activities that can be used in their professional practices and possibly gain personal insight along the way. \nSpace is limited to 10 participants. Reserve your spot below. \n 
URL:https://nashvilleaacc.org/event/internal-landscapes-of-the-creative-self-an-ifs-informed-expressive-arts-workshop-evening-dinner-experience/
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