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CEU Workshops

The Mental Health Counselor's Association of Palm Beach is dedicated to creating a CEU workshop program that offers substantial value. Our presenters are experts, and we select relevant, vital topics of interest. CEU workshops require online registration in advance. Due to planning considerations and costs, we don't accept walk-ins on the workshop day.  

Cancellation Policy:

    • Notify us promptly at mhca.pbc@gmail.com if you cannot attend.
    • Refunds aren't available.
    • Cancellations made at least 10 days before the workshop are eligible for credit toward a future workshop.
    • Cancellations made less than 10 days before the workshop are not eligible for credit.  

Your cooperation helps maintain program quality and accessibility. Thank you for being so understanding, and we hope to see you at one of our workshops.

Upcoming events

    • 06/20/2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Farmers Table Restaurant 1901 N Military Trail Boca Raton. FL 33431


    Four Relationship Styles: A Closer Look on Attachment Theory and How It Impacts Relationships 

    Anita Knight Kuhnley, Ph.D., LPC

    Description: 

    Attachment serves a regulatory function and is the part of the attachment behavioral system. This internal system is activated when we are under stress. Based on our autobiographical narrative and relationship blueprints we develop one of four relationship styles. Each style has unique strengths and challenges. Identifying your primary style and understanding the neurobiology of your style and how it influences emotional intelligence, emotion regulation, and the activation of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system are critical. Many of the symptoms we see manifest in the counseling office are associated with attachment injuries, psychological insults, or relational trauma. Treatment interventions and assessments can be tailored to include research-based interventions from an attachment informed and trauma-informed approach. Participants will gain a tool kit of assessments and interventions to use that help promote secure attachment and emotion regulation.

    Learning Objectives:

    1.     Identify and assess the four attachment styles.
    2.     Assess activation of the attachment behavioral system and a typology of trauma responses.
    3.     Apply interventions from a tool kit of research-based techniques to enhance attachment security and emotion regulation.

    CEU Workshop Agenda

    11:00 am Registration and networking
    11:30 am Self-introductions
    Noon Presentation starts 
    12:45 pm Lunch and networking
    1:15 pm Presentation continues
    2:15 pm Workshop ends

    2.0 General CEU Hours

    Anita Knight Kuhnley, Ph.D., LPC

    Anita Knight Kuhnley, Ph.D., LPC is a highly reliable coder of the Adult Attachment Interview and is an Associate Professor of Counseling at Liberty University where she mentors a research team of students and faculty. She enjoys working with counseling students and helping them “make friends” with both the research and practice. She is also a recipient of the Liberty University Chancellor’s award for teaching excellence. Her research team investigates the science of relationships and emotion regulation for the advancement of counselor personal development including burnout prevention, attachment security, emotional intelligence, and empathy. Before working in private practice, residential addictions treatment, and college counseling, she was appointed to serve as an English instructor, and has always enjoyed writing. She is a blogger for The American Counseling Association and the author or co-author of multiple books including, The Four Relationship Styles: How attachment theory can help you in your search for lasting love (her most recent book), The Mister Rogers Effect: Seven secrets to bringing out the best in yourself and others from America’s beloved neighbor (which examines the impact of Mister Fred Rogers work through a psychological lens), Redeeming Attachment: A Counselor’s Guide to Facilitating Attachment to God and Earned Security, and Counseling Women to find out more please visit her website at www.dranitakuhnley.com or follow her on Instagram @the.empathetic.counselor.

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    • 08/08/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Farmers Table Restaurant 1901 N Military Trail Boca Raton. FL 33431
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    Join us for a fun and relaxed morning designed to bring together local mental health professionals—including LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and more. This is a great chance to connect, network, and enjoy meaningful conversation with others in our community.

    All are welcome! Come share good food, great company, and a vibrant morning of camaraderie.

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    • 09/12/2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Farmers Table Restaurant 1901 N Military Trail Boca Raton. FL 33431


    Breaking the Survival Cycle: How Trauma, Stress, and Addiction Hijack Well-Being of Our Children

    Ryan Soave, LMHC

    Description: This presentation will delve into the nature of trauma, its profound effects on mind and body, and the addictive behaviors often used to cope with stress. It will explore why we frequently enter survival mode—even without a real threat—and offer strategies to break free from this cycle.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Understand the role of trauma and stress, including their biopsychosocial impacts.
    2. Discuss and understand the addictive cycle as it relates to alcohol, substances, and processes.
    3. Understand the role the family system plays in both the challenges and solutions.

    CEU Workshop Agenda

    11:00 am Registration and networking
    11:30 am Self-introductions
    Noon Presentation starts 
    12:45 pm Lunch and networking
    1:15 pm Presentation continues
    2:15 pm Workshop ends

    2.0 General CEU Hours

    Ryan Soave, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and certified trauma therapist, brings extensive experience in program development and research consultation for the Huberman Lab at Stanford University's Department of Neurobiology. After graduating from Wake Forest University, Ryan excelled in the business world for nearly a decade. Following a period of personal and spiritual challenges, he obtained his Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and discovered his passion for working with individuals struggling with addiction and PTSD.

    Ryan has received extensive training in experiential and therapeutic modalities, including yoga, yoga nidra, meditation, somatic experiencing, EMDR, and breathwork. He has worked with thousands of clients with complex PTSD, designed and facilitated workshops for thousands of participants, and spoken at national conferences as an expert in the treatment of trauma and addiction. He has also been invited to lead meditations for members and staffers of the United States Congress. Ryan is passionate and committed to his work, viewing the addiction and trauma treatment process as a journey of self-rediscovery.

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    • 10/17/2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • The Faulk Center for Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33433


    Unlocking Complex Minds: Collaborative Assessment Strategies for Complex Clinical Presentations

    Dr. Larry Brooks 

    Description: This presentation will provide clinicians examples of collaborative psychological assessment in complex cases. Rather than a straight lecture, the talk will be interactive and pull on the audience’s expertise to get to an accurate diagnosis. The examples will be based on real cases and show how psychological testing can answer questions using techniques that differ from the typical psychotherapeutic setting.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Compare and contrast differences in the report of a well-done versus a poorly done psychological evaluation.
    2. Explain how diagnostic questions affect test selection.
    3. Identify two or more methods to determine whether patients are credibly representing their symptoms or if they may be seeking secondary gain.

    CEU Workshop Agenda

    11:00 am Registration and networking
    11:30 am Self-introductions
    Noon Presentation starts 
    12:45 pm Lunch and networking
    1:15 pm Presentation continues
    2:15 pm Workshop ends

    2.0 General CEU Hours

    Dr. Larry Brooks is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and licensed psychologist in private practice in South Florida. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania, a PhD at the University of Miami, a clinical internship at the Yale University School of Medicine, and a fellowship in neuropsychology at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He then became an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Miami. He has consulted at multiple addiction treatment centers and conducts comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations.

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    • 11/14/2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • The Faulk Center for Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33433


    The Nuts and Bolts of DBT: Practical Skills for Every Clinician

    Tammy Berman MS, LMHC, NCC

    Description: Many clinicians encounter clients who struggle with emotion dysregulation, impulsivity, self-harm, or interpersonal difficulties, but they may feel unsure about how to integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into their practice or when to refer clients for more intensive DBT services. This interactive presentation breaks down the fundamental components of DBT, offering practical guidance on how to structure DBT-informed individual therapy, reinforce skill use, and collaborate effectively with DBT providers. Attendees will also gain confidence in addressing self-injury through DBT’s functional approach, which helps clients replace harmful behaviors with effective coping strategies. By the end of this session, participants will have the tools they need to incorporate DBT principles into their work and better support their clients.

    Learning Objectives

      1. Explain the foundational components of DBT, including its core philosophy and treatment structure.
      2. Apply a DBT-informed framework in individual therapy, including the use of diary cards, behavior chain analysis, and skill reinforcement.
      3. Determine when a client may benefit from DBT skills training, DBT-informed therapy, or comprehensive DBT, and make appropriate referrals.
      4. Effectively address self-injury using DBT principles, including functional assessment of behavior and identifying alternative coping strategies.

    CEU Workshop Agenda

    11:00 am Registration and networking
    11:30 am Self-introductions
    Noon Presentation starts 
    12:45 pm Lunch and networking
    1:15 pm Presentation continues
    2:15 pm Workshop ends

    2.0 General CEU Hours

    Tammy Berman MS, LMHC, NCC, is a licensed mental health counselor, National Board Certified Counselor, Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Qualified Parenting Coordinator, Accredited Collaborative Professional and Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counselors. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma recovery, high-conflict family dynamics, parental alienation, and collaborative law.

    She completed the highest level of DBT training available during 2004-2005 through Behavioral Tech, founded by Marsha Linehan, and has continued advanced training and consultation in DBT to refine her expertise. Her expertise also includes helping people through the divorce process, parenting coordination, reunification therapy, trauma-informed care, and conflict resolution, helping individuals and families navigate self-harm, emotion dysregulation, and relational challenges.

    As the founder of My Counseling Connections, Tammy integrates DBT principles, mediation skills, and trauma-responsive care to help clients build emotional resilience and improve relationships. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario.

    She is also committed to professional education and collaboration, having delivered trainings and presentations on DBT applications, collaborative law process, and the role of mental health professionals in collaborative divorce. Her work focuses on bridging mental health and legal systems, providing structured, evidence-based interventions to support both clients and professionals.

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    • 12/12/2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Children's Services Council 2300 High Ridge Road Boynton Beach, FL 33426

    Part 1 of Trauma Healing Series: The Fractured Self: Understanding Dissociative Disorders

    Brian Gong, LMHC, CAP and 

    Shara Goudreau, PhD, LMHC-QS, NCC, CCMHC

    Description: Dissociative Disorders are some of the most overlooked and misunderstood conditions in mental health, often leaving these highly-traumatized individuals misdiagnosed and without proper treatment. In fact, according to the DSM, the prevalence of Dissociative Identity Disorder is greater than some of the more well-known presentations, such as dysthymia, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder, and about the same as OCD; yet, many clinicians believe dissociative disorders to be extremely rare. This workshop will explore the relationship between trauma and dissociation, review the latest research on its origins, and examine the spectrum of dissociative disorders and their symptoms.

    Designed for clinicians, students, and anyone interested in mental health, this workshop will examine why these disorders are so frequently underdiagnosed, dispel common myths, and discuss practical approaches for assessment and treatment. Whether you're looking to deepen your clinical skills or simply gain a clearer understanding of trauma-related dissociation, this workshop will provide valuable insights and practical knowledge. Join us as we break the stigma, bridge the gaps in awareness, and move toward more accurate diagnosis and compassionate care!

    Learning Objectives

    1. Participants will be able to explain the relationship between trauma and dissociation and how dissociation may serve as a protective and adaptive coping strategy for trauma.
    2. Participants will be able to identify assessment tools that are used to screen for and aid in diagnosing dissociative disorders.
    3. Participants will be able to explain the Theory of Structural Dissociation of the Personality and how trauma can leave some clients feeling fragmented.
    4. Participants will be able to apply evidence-based, trauma-informed, practical strategies and treatment approaches with clients with dissociation.

    CEU Workshop Agenda

    11:00 am Registration and networking
    11:30 am Self-introductions
    Noon Presentation starts 
    12:45 pm Lunch and networking
    1:15 pm Presentation continues
    2:15 pm Workshop ends

    2.0 General CEU Hours

    Brian Gong, LMHC, CAP

    Brian is the co-owner of Mangrove Therapy Group, a private practice in Delray Beach, FL which specializes in the treatment of trauma and addiction. He is a Certified EMDR Therapist, Approved Consultant, and EMDR basic training facilitator. In 2018, Brian founded the Southeast Florida Trauma Recovery Network which provided pro bono EMDR therapy to survivors of the Stoneman Douglas school shooting. Brian is a member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation and has had extensive training and mentorship with various experts in the field of complex trauma and dissociative disorders. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs (HAP). He provides trauma-informed clinical supervision and mentorship and has presented at workshops on the topics of trauma, addiction, and family recovery.

    Shara Goudreau, PhD, LMHC-QS, NCC, CCMHC, EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant-in-Training

    Dr. Shara Goudreau (she/her) is the founder and owner of Infinite Potential Counseling and Consultation, LLC. In addition to private practice, Shara is also an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Lynn University, responsible for teaching graduate-level courses and overseeing the Practicum and Internship placements for student interns. She has advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Ego State Therapy, and Complex Trauma and Dissociation, and is recognized as an EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant-in-Training by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). Currently, at her private practice, she specializes in treating trauma, complex trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, and dissociative disorders. Shara uses a progressive approach with EMDR- focusing on the client’s overall wellness, increasing resources and coping skills to overcome developmental gaps, and working with the person as a system to cultivate the changes they would like to see. She also integrates ego state therapy and parts work, as well as Polyvagal and somatic-based work to support clients in their healing journey.

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Past events

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04/18/2025 Navigating the Baker Act: History, Ethics, and Practical Insights
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02/21/2025 Obsessed: Demystifying the Diagnosis & Treatment of OCDs
01/17/2025 Art, Play & Sandtray: Introduction to Experiential Therapies
12/13/2024 Can I Do That? Legal, Ethical, and Clinical Considerations for Counselors and Psychological Testing
12/05/2024 MHCAPB Winter Social
11/15/2024 Non-Binary: Understanding Sexuality, Gender Diversity and Alternative Sexual Lifestyles
10/18/2024 Starry Nights: Non-suicidal Self-injury
09/13/2024 New Drugs of Choice: Trending Substances to Beware of Today
07/26/2024 MHCAPB Summer Social
06/14/2024 Out of the Woods: Healing From Abusive Young Adult Programming
05/17/2024 Navigating Divorce and the Emotional Consequences for Parents and Children
04/19/2024 Medications for Mental Illness: What Therapists Need to Know
03/15/2024 CANCELED - ADHD Beyond Academics
02/16/2024 Safety Through Action: DBT Skills for Trauma-Based Disorders
01/19/2024 Cannabis Use Disorder Treatment: Engaging the Client and Clinical Strategies
12/08/2023 Whose Story is it Anyway? Individual Development across Family Systems
11/17/2023 Assertive Community Treatment: A Paradigm Shift in Treating Severe Mental Illness
10/13/2023 Healing Adolescent Heartbreak: Addressing the Core of Complex Trauma and Addiction
09/22/2023 Fish Out of Water: Exploring the Disconnect between Masculinity and Vulnerability
06/09/2023 Binge Eating Disorder: Beyond the DSM-V
05/19/2023 Disaster Proof: 7 Mistakes That Could Cost You Your License
04/14/2023 Your Brain On Drugs: Homeostasis, Neurochemistry, and Healing from Addiction
03/10/2023 Repairing Injured Relationships Overcome by Addictions
02/17/2023 Somatic Experiencing: The Body Remembers
01/20/2023 Rewiring the Brain: TMS & Therapeutic Applications of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
12/16/2022 The Counselor’s Survival Guide to Ethical Counseling in a Politicized Era
12/16/2022 Medical Errors Avoidance: DSM-5 Resources for Differential Diagnosis
11/18/2022 Saving A life: The Marchman Act & Involuntary Addiction Treatment
10/14/2022 Creative Strategies in Developing an Ethical and Profitable Private Practice
09/16/2022 Medical and Behavioral Addiction: Holistic and Integrated Approaches to Substance Abuse and Mental Health
06/17/2022 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment
05/20/2022 Troubled Teens: Working with "Gen Z"
04/22/2022 Cannabis Psychosis: Current Research. Recovery Strategies
03/18/2022 ACE Scores: Accounting for Toxic Stress During Childhood
02/11/2022 What's the Buzz? Exploring EMDR
01/14/2022 Personality Disorders: Adversity, Dysregulation and the Search for Secure Attachment
10/15/2021 How to Chill: Mindfulness with Teens for Rootedness and Humanity
09/10/2021 NARM & Working With Teenagers
06/11/2021 Targeting Trauma: Filling the Gaps
05/14/2021 Love Wins: Trauma, Adversity and Healing
04/16/2021 Rethinking Personality Disorders: The Search for Secure Attachment
03/12/2021 Bottomless: The Marchman Act and Other Radical Approaches to Addiction
02/12/2021 The Happiness Trap: Spirituality, Psychotherapy and Holistic Health
01/15/2021 Food and Mood: Eating and Emotional Regulation in the Pandemic
01/08/2021 Required Renewal Ethics Course 3 hrs
12/19/2020 Required Renewal Laws and Rules 3Hrs
12/17/2020 Required Renewal Medical Errors 2 Hrs
12/17/2020 Required Renewal Medical Errors 2 Hrs
12/09/2020 Required Renewal Laws and Rules 3Hrs
11/03/2020 Sexual Betrayal: Helping Couples Survive
10/09/2020 Surviving or Thriving? Strategies to Build a Smart Private Practice During the Pandemic
06/26/2020 Fearless Love: Relationship Sanity During Crazy Times
06/05/2020 Telehealth for Counselors: Zooming Into a New Era
05/22/2020 Close Up: COVID-19 Through the Lens of Inpatient Psychiatry
02/14/2020 Never Enough: Homeostasis, Marijuana and Opiate Addiction
01/24/2020 A Unified Partnership: Attorneys & Mental Health Counselors
12/14/2019 Soul Tending: Healing the Wounded Healer
12/13/2019 From PTSD to PTG: Psychological Resilience after Community Crisis
11/22/2019 Accurate Diagnosis: Tools for Effective Clinical Mental Health and Substance Abuse Evaluation
10/25/2019 Sex, Drugs & Rock-Solid Recovery: Regaining Intimacy
09/13/2019 Saving Lives: Getting Loved Ones into Treatment Using the Marchman Act
06/07/2019 Half Day Qualified Supervisor Refresher Training June 7th, 9 to 1
06/06/2019 Two Day Qualified Supervisor Training June 6 & 7th , 9 to 3 both days
05/31/2019 More than Addiction: Comprehensive Approaches to Co-Occurring Disorders
05/03/2019 ICISF Group Crisis Certification
04/19/2019 Eating Disorders Don't Discriminate: Screening for Signs and Symptoms
03/15/2019 Marijuana: Weeding Out Fact From Fiction
02/15/2019 Love Wins: Trauma, The Nervous System and Recovery
02/02/2019 Trained Crisis Responder Certification Course
01/04/2019 Communal Trauma: A Journey of Hope (Free CE Workshop)
01/01/2019 Ethics, Medical Errors, Renewal Laws & Rules: 8 Hour Friday Course
11/16/2018 Starry Nights: Non-suicidal Self-injury
10/12/2018 No Time to Lose: Accelerating Trauma Resolution
09/14/2018 On Becoming A Master Therapist: Personal and Professional Journeys
08/24/2018 Using Emotions in Therapy: Gottman, Ekman, Norcross and Napier
05/18/2018 Borderlines Part 2: Treating Personality Disorders
04/12/2018 Affluenza: Family Pathology of Excessive Wealth
03/16/2018 Radical Self Care: Mindfulness and Making Money in Therapy
02/16/2018 Intimacy Interrupted: How Sex and Other Addictions Destroy Relationships
01/26/2018 Marketing Strategies for Private Practice Owners (Special Engagement)
01/19/2018 Lifting the Fog: Integrating Bio/Neurofeedback into Dual Diagnosis Treatment
12/15/2017 The Body Keeps Score: Healing Trauma from Linehan to Van der Kolk
11/17/2017 Teens, Sex and Social Media
10/13/2017 Build Your 6 Figure Dream Private Practice
06/09/2017 Complicated Pain: Breaking the Destructive Opioid Spiral
04/21/2017 Treating the "Un-treatable": Borderline Personalities and Getting Results
02/10/2017 Failure to Launch: Issues and Strategies for Troubled Young Adults
01/06/2017 Medical Errors, Ethics, Domestic Violence
11/18/2016 Treating Complex Co-Occurring Disorders: A Team Approach

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