Not Your Typical Therapist Conference: What you didn't learn in grad school!

This conference is designed to expose clinicians to emerging therapeutic modalities and approaches, remind clinicians of some important fundamentals of providing quality, ethical, culturally aware services, and explore practical tips and support!

 

4/23/2026 Day One (Thursday 8:30-4:30)

Evolving & Foundational Clinical Practices (6.25 NBCC Credits)

Attendees will gain knowledge regarding the following therapeutic modalities:

• Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

• EMDR, Brainspotting, & DBR

• Parts Work, IFS, & Ego States

• Integration of Attachment Theory

• Attending to Grief & Loss

These clinical overviews are designed to assist clinicians in identifying potential areas for further professional development (gain a basic understanding before investing in more intensive trainings/certifications) and develop greater awareness of opportunities for collaborative and comprehensive care to better support clients.​

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4/24/2026 Day Two (Friday 8:30-4:30)

Ethics & Cultural Awareness: We make the necessary entertaining and engaging. (​6 NBCC Credits)

Ethics, Technology, and Behavioral Health Clients

• Attendees will gain knowledge regarding common ethical dilemmas, the intersect of behavioral health and technology, as well as methods for ethical decision making.

 

Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence within Therapy

• Attendees will gain knowledge regarding cultural considerations related to neurodiversity and neurodivergence in the therapy room.

 

 

4/25/2026 Day Three (Saturday 8:30-1:00)

Practical: Supporting clinicians beyond the therapy room. ​ (3 NBCC Credits)

BBHE: In the Know Presented by Tobi Zavala, Sara Stark & Patricia Dobratz

• Attendees will become familiar with the regulatory processes of the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and ways to protect self from liability concerns.

Business Operations Panel 

• Attendees will gain information regarding the business operations associated with clinical practice including business law, financial planning, and billing third party payors.

• Panel will include professionals who provide support and services to behavioral health professionals/businesses.

Practice What You Preach

• Self-Care Wellness Stations for Attendees

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