March 23
10:00am - 2:30pm
(30min lunch)

via webinar

*funding support from the Great Lakes MHTTC*

Introduction to Internal Family Systems 
Presenter: Frank G. Anderson, MD

Content to include: the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model, ways to integrate IFS into clinical practice, the neuroscience behind the healing process in IFS therapy; identifying and working with clients’ parts, how to work with the clinician’s own parts; an alternate view of symptoms and psychopathology; the role of curiosity and compassion.

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April 20
9:00am - 4:00pm
(1hr lunch)

in-person ONLY in Waukesha, Wisconsin

The Polyvagal Theory in Practice: Bringing the Wisdom of the Nervous System into Clinical Work Across Populations
Presenter: Courtney Rolfe, MA, LCPC, Modern Mind & Heart 

Content to include: The Polyvagal Theory; the nervous system, neuroception (our internal surveillance system), regulated and adaptive survival states, the Social Engagement System, and basic concepts of autonomic safety; interactive mapping exercises for attendees to explore their own nervous systems; creating a healing environment to promote growth and change, support trauma healing, and teach clients a new way of understanding and managing their experience in the world

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May 16
10:00am - 2:30pm
(30min lunch)

via webinar

Autism Is Not What You Think It Is
Presenter: Angela Marx, PhD, My Place of Mind

Content to include: identifying misinformation that can contribute to difficulties, stress, and unintentional harm; up-to-date knowledge based on the past 15 years of the neurodiversity movement, the autistic experience, understanding autism as thinking and processing differences instead of deficits; what really contributes to autistic health and stress, supports and accommodations to help adapt your current practices  

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June 8
10:00am - 2:30pm
(30min lunch)

via webinar

*funding support from the Great Lakes MHTTC*

The Essentials of Effective Psychotherapy: What We Know Works
Presenter: Kelli Underwood, LCSW, To Be Aligned

Content to include: increasing successful outcomes with clients; the essential pieces to effective treatment; the nervous system and the Polyvagal Theory; building rapport; the specific skills of active listening; self- management techniques for personal triggers, dysregulation, distractions; somatic strategies for slowing down, speeding up, and letting go; and small impactful actions to take 

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