Nourishing Resilience: Trauma-Informed Nutrition
Friday, February 13, 2026
10:00 – 11:00am
1 CE credit provided
Hosted by: Shaina Painter, CNS
Through a lens of empathy and evidence-based insights, we will explore the profound impact of trauma-informed nutrition on both physical and mental well-being. We'll delve into the intricate, bidirectional relationship between trauma and nutrition, examining how traumatic experiences can shape individuals' eating behaviors, food choices, and overall relationship with food and their bodies. By understanding the science behind how nutrition influences brain chemistry and resilience, we will explore the important relationship therapists and nutritionists share in the clinical space to support shared clients to vitality.
Location info: Virtual - Google link provided when registering
Chat GPT in the Therapeutic Space
Thursday, February 19, 2026
12:00 – 1:30pm
1.5 CE credits provided
Hosted by: Nicole Anavim, LMFT
Have you recently heard someone (or maybe said yourself) that Chat GPT is their new therapist?
Have you begun wondering about the impact of Chat GPT in the therapeutic world?
Have you engaged in a discussion that debated whether Chat GPT is “good or bad?”
If you find yourself interested in the phenomenon of Chat GPT, I invite you to join our CE presentation about Chat GPT in the therapeutic space. This presentation will cover trends and statistics about the usage of Chat GPT, the benefits of utilizing this tool, and warnings for possible drawbacks. During this presentation, we will also engage in an interactive discussion about our experiences as therapists while navigating this new tool in our clinical spaces. I look forward to engaging with you in collaborative and curious dialogue about this new era of the digital age!
Please note, the scope of this presentation will be specifically covering Chat GPT in a clinical setting.
Location info: Virtual - Google link provided when registering
Compassion Focused ERP for OCD
Monday, March 9, 2026
10:00 – 11:30am
1.5 CE credits provided
Hosted by: Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT
Presentation Background:
In this presentation, Compassion-Focused Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, attendees will explore the science and clinical application of the gold-standard treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder through a compassionate, evidence-based lens. The presentation begins with an overview of the neurobiological and behavioral foundations of OCD and the empirical support for ERP as an effective intervention.
Location info: Virtual - Google link provided when registering
