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SUMMARY:What is Emotional Regulation and What Happens when it Goes Awry?
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will explore how the brain generates and regulates emotions\, focusing on key areas like the amygdala and prefrontal cortex. Attendees will learn five practical strategies for managing emotional responses\, such as reframing thoughts or redirecting attention. We will also examine what happens when these regulatory processes break down in major depression and how treatment can help restore balance in the brain.\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to….\n• Describe the approaches used to study emotion in the brain\n• Explain the roles of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in emotion\n• Apply the five behavioral strategies used to modify emotional experiences\n• Differentiate how major depression and its treatment impact emotion processing in the brain in comparison to those without depression \nRegister Here!\nCost: $25 \nThis virtual event is limited to 30 participants.  Please ensure you are registered no later than Monday\, March 3rd to secure your spot. \nPlease be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations\, refunds\, and confidentiality. \nThose who complete the session evaluation will receive a Certificate of Completion within 7-10 business days of the event.  \n  \n_____________________________________________________________ \nAbout Kyle Blidy\, PhD \nDr. Kyle Blidy is the Assistant Director of Education\, Training\, and Research at ACER. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience and five years of research experience focused on treatments for neuropsychiatric ailments. His work includes: 1) identifying neural profiles necessary for language recovery post-stroke; 2) identifying neural markers that predict therapy response among individuals with PTSD and/or SUDs; 3) examining how the brain reacts to social threats and whether intra-nasal oxytocin can reduce these reactions in individuals with cocaine use disorder; and 4) investigating how the brain creates rewarding memories among individuals with PTSD who struggle to feel joy. Dr. Blidy has showcased his work via publication and at national and international conferences. His goal is to identify moderators of treatment effectiveness across trauma-related conditions. \n______________________________________________________________ \n 
URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/what-is-emotional-regulation-and-what-happens-when-it-goes-awry/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Acer Training
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SUMMARY:Nurse's Open Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Every 2nd Thursday of the Month 10AM – 11AM (CST) Central \n  \nThe Nurse’s Open Clinic is designed to create a welcoming and accessible environment where individuals can receive up-to-date health information. Operated by qualified nurse\, the clinic offers a range of educational sessions aimed at promoting wellness\, managing chronic conditions\, and providing care for various illnesses. The open structure of the clinic encourages a sense of community\, allowing individuals to seek help without the barriers often present in traditional healthcare settings. By emphasizing preventive care and health education\, the Nurse’s Open Clinic empowers individuals to take charge of their health and well-being. \n  \nTo register click here! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/nurses-open-clinic/2025-03-13/
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SUMMARY:Stress Response and the Brain
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how stress affects you physiologically? Would you like to learn simple ways to explain this phenomenon to your clients?\nJoin us as we examine the human physiological response to stress and the impacts of ongoing toxic stress levels. Counselors and helping professionals will learn how to educate their clients about their physiological responses to stress and implement strategies for managing symptoms.\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to \n\nDiscuss the human physiological response to stress\nExplain the short and long-term impacts of early and ongoing exposure to stress\nApply knowledge and clinical skills to counseling interventions discussed in the session that address heightened stress response\n\nREGISTER HERE\nCost: $25  \nSeats are limited. Please ensure you are registered no later than Monday\, March 17th to secure your spot. \nPlease be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations\, refunds and confidentiality.  \nContinuing Education Hours: \nLPCs Earn 1.5 CE (Continuing Education) hours \n \n___________________________________________________________________ \nSpeaker: Erin Kaszynski\, PhD\, LPC \nDr. Kaszynski is the Associate Director of Clinical Education and Research at ACER. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with an emphasis in Multicultural Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. “Dr. K” has experience providing trauma-focused services to a diverse population across multiple counseling settings. Trauma-focused\, multiculturally responsive care is a theme in her professional training\, teaching as a professor\, and research in the counseling field. For more information on Dr. Kaszynski’s professional experience\, visit her on Linkedin. \nSpeaker: Kyle Blidy\, PhD \nDr. Blidy is the Assistant Director of Education\, Training\, and Research at ACER. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience and five years of research experience focused on treatments for neuropsychiatric ailments. His work includes: 1) identifying neural profiles necessary for language recovery post-stroke; 2) identifying neural markers that predict therapy response among individuals with PTSD and/or SUDs; 3) examining how the brain reacts to social threats and whether intra-nasal oxytocin can reduce these reactions in individuals with cocaine use disorder; and 4) investigating how the brain creates rewarding memories among individuals with PTSD who struggle to feel joy. Dr. Blidy has showcased his work via publication and at national and international conferences. His goal is to identify moderators of treatment effectiveness across trauma-related conditions. \n____________________________________________________________________ \nAgenda: \n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Stress Response and the Brain  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/stress-response-and-the-brain/
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CATEGORIES:Acer Training
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SUMMARY:Implementing a Trauma-informed Multiculturally Responsive Approach to your Clinical Practice
DESCRIPTION:As counselors and mental health professionals\, we seek to expand our knowledge of the diverse populations we serve\, and the complexity of how traumatic and stressful life events impact the mental health of individuals\, families\, communities\, and systems. In this session\, we will explore the framework for a trauma-informed multiculturally responsive perspective and how to integrate this into your clinical practice.\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to \n\nDiscuss the pillars of the Trauma Informed Care and the Multicultural Orientation Framework\nUnderstand personal and professional counseling competencies that support working with individuals from diverse backgrounds\nAnalyze strategies for integrating a trauma-informed multiculturally responsive counseling practice\nApply trauma-informed\, multiculturally responsive perspectives and behaviors to your counseling practice\n\nREGISTER HERE \nCost: $25 Community Members / FREE for Metrocare Staff when they register using their Metrocare email address \nSeats are limited. Please ensure you are registered no later than Friday\, March 21st to secure your spot. \n*Metrocare staff should obtain supervisor approval before registering for the event. \n**Please be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations\, refunds\, and confidentiality.  \nContinuing Education Hours: \nLPCs Earn 3 CE (Continuing Education) hours \n \n___________________________________________________________________ \nSpeaker: Erin Kaszynski\, PhD\, LPC \nDr. Kaszynski is the Associate Director of Clinical Education and Research at ACER. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with an emphasis in Multicultural Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. “Dr. K” has experience providing trauma-focused services to a diverse population across multiple counseling settings. Trauma-focused\, multiculturally responsive care is a theme in her professional training\, teaching as a professor\, and research in the counseling field. For more information on Dr. Kaszynski’s professional experience\, visit her on Linkedin. \n____________________________________________________________________ \nAgenda: \n8:15-8:30am                    Sign in and grab a breakfast pastry \n8:30am – 11:30am         Implementing a Trauma-informed\, Multiculturally Responsive Approach to your Clinical Practice \n11:30-11:45am                  Post Session Q&M \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/implementing-a-trauma-informed-multiculturally-responsive-approach-to-your-clinical-practice-2/
LOCATION:Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare Services\, Midway Road\, Addison\, TX\, USA\, 16160 Midway Road\, #218\, Addison\, TX\, 75001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Acer Training
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