Past Events

A Joyous Day to Unplug and Unwind!

October 27, 2017 – Join us for VIP guest speakers, music, dancing, fun games and great food!

Mastering Ethics in the Digital Age with Dr. Louise A. Stanger, Ed.D.,LCSW, CDWF, CIP

May 10, 2018 – A lively interactive training which takes a close look at rules and regulations governing digital communications, the use of social media, telepsychology and crossing state lines as a licensed provider. In addition, the impact of the opioid epidemic on delivery of services along with the legalization of marijuana and the “ME TOO” movement will be some of the more global ethical issues we will explore as practitioners.

Learn How to Facilitate Compelling Groups with Seth C. Kadish, Psy.D

June 13, 2018 – Seth C. Kadish, Psy.D, Director of Group Therapists at PCH and Group Facilitator at Milestones Ranch Malibu offers a comprehensive and compelling approach useful for clinicians in any number of behavioral health care settings. Dr. Kadish offers a practical approach for helping complex clients, maintaining rules and structure and creating exciting groups from scratch. Clinician fears around facilitating compelling groups and the four elements of the successful group-mystery, authenticity, passion and creativity – are also addressed.

What Graduate School Didn’t Teach You About Eating Disorder Treatment

July 18, 2018 – Therapists typically receive little graduate instruction on working with eating disordered individuals. This training is intended to provide a broad overview of critical information necessary to provide proper care for the eating disordered client. Facilitators will learn how to assess and diagnose eating disorders

Fact or Fiction The Truth About Addiction

August 28, 2018 – Keynote Speaker: Christopher Kennedy Lawford Author, lawyer, actor and activist, Christopher Kennedy Lawford is a member of the prominent Kennedy family and son of actor Peter Lawford. His best-selling books include Symptoms of Withdrawal, a candid look at the depths of his own drug and alcohol addiction; and Moments of Clarity, recovery stories from people of all walks of life reflecting the journey we all take as human beings trying to make sense of our world.

Motivational Interviewing: Helping Clients Make Meaningful Changes

April 5, 2019 – Robert is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and Professional clinical counselor with over 20 years of experience. Robert spent a decade at Pepperdine University serving as the assistant director of their counseling center and coordinator of their alcohol and drug program. he is an expert on the topic of motivational interviewing and member of the motivational interviewing network (MINT) of trainers.