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• Summer Social

  • When
    08/08/2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    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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• Breaking the Survival Cycle: How Trauma, Stress, and Addiction Hijack Well-Being of Our Children

  • When
    09/12/2025
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    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    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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• Unlocking Complex Minds: Collaborative Assessment Strategies for Complex Clinical Presentations

  • When
    10/17/2025
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    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    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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• The Nuts and Bolts of DBT: Practical Skills for Every Clinician

  • When
    11/14/2025
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    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    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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• Part 1 of Trauma Healing Series: The Fractured Self: Understanding Dissociative Disorders

  • When
    12/12/2025
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    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    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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