Metrocare Services

Fall 2024 IDD Seminar with Craig Escudé, MD
2024-09-24 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas Women’s University Health Sciences Center (Auditorium), 5500 Southwestern Medical Avenue, Dallas, 75235, United States
ACER, IDD Services & LIDDA Present: Fall 2024 IDD Seminar with Craig Escudé, MD
Session One
Recognizing Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) & Mental Health (MH) Challenges
Session Two
Evaluating Mental Health Conditions When Someone Does Not Use Words To Communicate

About Our Presenter, Dr. Craig Escudé:
Dr. Craig Escudé is a board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and President of IntellectAbility. He has more than 20 years of clinical experience providing medical care for people with IDD and complex medical and mental health conditions, serving as medical director of Hudspeth Regional Center in Mississippi for most of that time. While there, he founded DETECT, the Developmental Evaluation, Training, and Educational Consultative Team of Mississippi. He is the author of “Clinical Pearls in IDD Healthcare” and developer of the “Curriculum in IDD Healthcare,” an eLearning course used to train clinicians on the fundamentals of healthcare for people with IDD, and the host of the IDD Health Matters Podcast.
What you will learn:
In this program, you learn about assessing and diagnosing non-verbal individuals with IDD and Mental Health concerns, how to recognize trauma among this population, and care for individuals with IDD & Mental Health concerns.

Registration Cost: $25.00
Register Here
Space is limited.

Military Veteran Peer Group at The Cohen Clinic at Metrocare
2024-09-24 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-01 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-08 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare, 9696 Skillman St., Suite 170, Dallas, TX, 75243, United States
Peer group for veterans of any era in person at the Cohen Clinic at Metrocare.

Military Veterans of any era please join us at The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare for a free peer group led by veterans. Open conversations weekly.

Women Veteran Meetup
2024-10-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare, 9696 Skillman St., Suite 170, Dallas, TX, 75243, United States
Women veterans of all era’s please join us for an evening of camaraderie and conversation at The Steven A. Cohen military Family Clinic.

Women Veteran Meetup
Join us for the Women Veteran Meetup, a gathering designed to bring together female veterans for an evening of connection, support, and empowerment. This in-person event will take place on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the welcoming atmosphere of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare.
At this meetup, we aim to create a space where women veterans can share their experiences, form meaningful connections, and find support from fellow veterans who understand their unique journey. Whether you’re recently transitioning into civilian life or have been out of the service for years, this event provides an opportunity to network, exchange stories, and build a strong community of like-minded individuals.
During the meetup, we will facilitate engaging discussions, offer resources, and provide valuable information on various topics relevant to women veterans. This event is all about fostering a supportive environment where everyone’s voice is heard and celebrated.
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with other incredible women veterans and expand your network. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 3, 2024. and each 1st wednesday of the month throughout 2024 and join us at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare for an inspiring evening of camaraderie, empowerment, and shared experiences.

Balancing Acts: Effective and Compassionate Mental Health Care for Families
2024-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare, 9696 Skillman St., Suite 170, Dallas, TX, 75243, United States
Providing Family Therapy can be an intimidating prospect for even seasoned counselors and therapists. Counselors and mental health practitioners must walk the tightrope of joining with each family member while avoiding triangulation or an overfocus on the identified client. Yet, Family Therapy offers tools for change that may prove more effective than individual therapy alone for many clinical presentations. This workshop will encourage and empower clinicians of all backgrounds and experience levels to engage families and couples in treatment. We will examine the primary principles of Family Systems Theory and discuss brief interventions that practitioners can use to begin working with families.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the primary principles and interventions of Family Systems Theory

Understand the influence of Family Systems Theory on mental health symptomology and treatment
Examine the primary tasks and strategies of family systems and how these tasks and strategies perpetuate through the generations
Implement key skills and interventions for effectively working with families in their counseling or therapeutic practice

Register Here!
Cost: $25
Location: Mustang Room (first floor)
Seats are limited. Please ensure you are registered no later than Friday, October 11th to secure your spot. Breakfast snacks will be provided.
Please be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations, refunds and confidentiality.
Continuing Education Hours:
LPCs Earn 3 CE (Continuing Education) hours

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Speaker: Andrew Ahles, LMFT-S, Clinical Training Manager, Metrocare
Andrew Ahles, LMFT-S has worked for over a decade as a Marriage and Family Therapist in both outpatient and inpatient treatment settings to provide compassionate and effective therapy to individuals and families suffering from severe mental illness and addiction. As an experienced LMFT and LMFT supervisor, Andrew loves engaging with even the most complex family cases to shift patterns and create space for change. Andrew is trained in multiple couples and family counseling models including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFT) and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT).
As the Manager of Clinical Training at Metrocare, Andrew leads the organization in providing clinical and trauma-informed training for all mental health professionals and counseling staff. Andrew is a Certified Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) trainer and facilitates professional and community training on topics including Family Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Mental Health Awareness and Education, Professional Boundaries, Gambling Disorder, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He is passionate about supporting counselors as they provide life-changing services to the community.
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Agenda:
8:45 am – 9:00 am Registration and Introductions
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Balancing Acts: Effective and Compassionate Mental Health Care for Families
12:00 pm – 12:10 pm Closing Remarks and Survey

15th Annual Meal for the Minds
2024-10-24 11:45 - 13:00 | Renaissance Dallas Hotel | Grand Ballroom, 2222 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207, Dallas, 75207, United States
Individual Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities Available Now
Purchase Sponsorships or Tickets Here!
Meal for the Minds is the signature event supporting Metrocare, the largest provider of mental health, developmental disability, and permanent supportive housing services in North Texas. For over 57 years, Metrocare serves thousands of adults, teens, and children to help them find meaningful and satisfying lives.
This October, we invite you join us for a conversation on “Intersectionality of Mental Health & Policing.“
Event Details
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 11:45 a.m.
Renaissance Dallas Hotel | Grand Ballroom
2222 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207
The conversation will shine a light on the connections between mental health and law enforcement. Laura Harris of NBC 5 will be moderating the discussion with our expert panelists:
Marian Brown, Sheriff, Dallas County
Richie Butler, Senior Pastor, St. Luke United Methodist Church
Dr. John W. Burruss, CEO, Metrocare
We hope you will join us for an afternoon of community and conversation.
For questions about the luncheon or to learn about becoming a sponsor, email events@metrocareservices.org.
Deadline to appear on the Event Program is Friday, October 4

Legislative Affairs Breakfast 2024
2024-11-15 08:00 - 09:30 | The Arts District Mansion, 2101 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX, 75201
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2024 Legislative Affairs Breakfast.
Click here to download our Legislative Priorities

Integrating a need-based, trauma-informed approach to your Counseling Practice with undocumented Immigrants, Refugees & Asylum Seekers
2024-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 | University of North Texas at Dallas, 7400 University Hills Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75241, United States
The cultural diversity within the United States continues to grow. Some individuals immigrating to the United States may be undocumented or hold a refugee or asylum status. As Counselors, we must understand the unique challenges faced by these groups and potential barriers to effective helping. In this session, we will explore a need-based, trauma-informed approach to support these diverse groups.
By the end of this training session, participants will be able to:

Describe undocumented immigrant, asylum seeker, and refugee populations, particularly cultural groups that have been accessing services in our college and community mental health settings In Dallas County
Analyze the ethical and professional competency standards for counseling diverse populations
Identify challenges that may impact the mental health of these diverse groups
Explain how a trauma-informed, need-based counseling approach is helpful when serving these groups
Integrate this framework into their counseling practice when serving undocumented immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees

Register Here!
Cost: $25 (Metrocare staff and UNT Dallas students are free)
Location: Founders Hall 138
Seats are limited. Please ensure you are registered no later than Friday, November 8th to secure your spot. Breakfast will be provided.
Please be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations, refunds and confidentiality.
Continuing Education Hours:
LPCs Earn 3 CE (Continuing Education) hours

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Presenter: Teresa Parnell, MS, LPC
Teresa Espino Parnell, LPC, is the Director of the Counseling & Wellness Center at the University of North Texas at Dallas and co-founder of Adulting Counseling and Consulting, where she provides bilingual mental health counseling services. Teresa holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Community Mental Health Counseling from The University of North Texas at Dallas and has more than 7 years of clinical experience working with emerging adults in higher education and private practice. Teresa practices using the theoretical frameworks of Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. She has extensive experience serving culturally diverse individuals in the DFW area, including individuals who identify as undocumented immigrants, asylum seekers, or refugees.
Presenter: Erin Kaszynski, PhD, LPC
Dr. 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.
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Agenda:
8:45 am – 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Integrating a need-based, trauma-informed approach to your Counseling Practice with undocumented Immigrants, Refugees & Asylum Seekers
12:00 pm – 12:10 pm Closing Remarks and Survey

Pharmacology Two-Part Series (virtual)
2024-11-22 13:00 - 14:00 | TX
Event’s Outline:
Provide knowledge about basic drug actions and potential side effects, particularly when individuals with IDD have difficulty communicating their symptoms and treatment preferences.
Will cover common over-the-counter medications for simple conditions and the psychiatric medications most IDD clients take.
Explore the basic mechanisms of drug action and disease treatment, along with detailed aspects of side effects, toxicities, and appropriate dosing, especially in the context of IDD clients and the elderly.
Professionals and caregivers will be better equipped to manage the complex medication needs of individuals with IDD, ultimately leading to improved care outcomes and a better quality of life.
Register Here:
Part 1
Part 1 Nov. 8, 2024
1:00 – 2:00 PM (CST)
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Part 2
Part 2 Nov. 22, 2024
1:00 – 2:00 PM (CST)
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Nurse's Open Clinic
2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | TX
Every 2nd Thursday of the Month 10AM – 11AM (CST) Central

The 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.

To register click here!

Implementing a Trauma-informed, Multiculturally Responsive Approach to your Clinical Practice
2025-01-24 08:30 - 11:30 | 1345 River Bend Dr, Dallas, TX, USA, 1345 River Bend Drive, Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Multicultural knowledge, self-awareness, and skill application are the foundation for implementing and engaging competently with a diverse client population (Sue et al., 2022). In this session, we will review counseling multicultural competencies, discuss the Multicultural Orientation framework, and how to apply trauma-informed multiculturally responsive perspectives and behaviors into your practice.
By the end of this training session, participants will be able to:

Understand personal and professional counseling competencies that support working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Discuss the pillars of the Trauma Informed Care and the Multicultural Orientation Framework
Analyze strategies for demonstrating a trauma-informed multiculturally responsive counseling practice using the Multicultural Orientation Framework
Apply trauma-informed multiculturally responsive perspectives and behaviors to respective theory and counseling practice with a diverse client population

Register Here
Cost: $25.00 (Metrocare Staff are free)
Location: Mustang Room
Seats are limited. Please ensure you are registered no later than Friday, January 17th to secure your spot.
Please be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations, refunds and confidentiality.
Continuing Education Hours:
LPCs Earn 3 CE (Continuing Education) hours

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Presenter: Erin Kaszynski, PhD, LPC
Dr. 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.
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Agenda:
8:15 am – 8:30 am Registration
8:30 am – 11:30 am Implementing a Trauma-informed, Multiculturally Responsive Approach to your Clinical Practice
11:30 am – 11:45 am Closing Remarks and Evaluation

Veterans Peer Group at Cohen
2025-02-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare, 9696 Skillman St., Suite 170, Dallas, TX, 75243, United States
All veterans welcomed for discussion type peer group.

Beyond Boundaries: Treating Addiction in the Family System with Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT)
2025-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Training
Do you work with clients whose lives have been affected by the addiction of a family member? If so, this session is for you. Addiction not only affects individuals but can deeply affect family systems. In this session, participants will learn more about CRAFT, an approach for families who have a loved one struggling with substances.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Discuss the stages of change model and its implications for individual and family treatment of addiction
Identify the 3 primary goals of CRAFT and the 8 primary CRAFT Techniques
Implement CRAFT concepts in practical ways within multiple levels of care

Register Here!
Cost: $25
This virtual event is limited to 30 participants. Please ensure you are registered no later than Monday, February 17th to secure your spot.
Please be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations, refunds and confidentiality.
Continuing Education Hours:
Earn 1 CE (Continuing Education) hours

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About Andrew Ahles
Andrew Ahles, LMFT-S has worked for over a decade as a Marriage and Family Therapist in both outpatient and inpatient treatment settings to provide compassionate and effective therapy to individuals and families suffering from severe mental illness and addiction. As an experienced LMFT and LMFT supervisor, Andrew loves engaging with even the most complex family cases to shift patterns and create space for change. Andrew is trained in multiple couples and family counseling models including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFT) and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT).
As the Manager of Clinical Training at Metrocare, Andrew leads the organization in providing clinical and trauma-informed training for all mental health professionals and counseling staff. Andrew is a Certified Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) trainer and facilitates professional and community training on topics including Family Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Mental Health Awareness and Education, Professional Boundaries, Gambling Disorder, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He is passionate about supporting counselors as they provide life-changing services to the community.
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Agenda
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Beyond Boundaries: Treating Addiction in the Family System with Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT)

What is Emotional Regulation and What Happens when it Goes Awry?
2025-03-07 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual Training
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.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to….
• Describe the approaches used to study emotion in the brain
• Explain the roles of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in emotion
• Apply the five behavioral strategies used to modify emotional experiences
• Differentiate how major depression and its treatment impact emotion processing in the brain in comparison to those without depression
Register Here!
Cost: $25
This virtual event is limited to 30 participants. Please ensure you are registered no later than Monday, March 3rd to secure your spot.
Please be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations, refunds, and confidentiality.
Those who complete the session evaluation will receive a Certificate of Completion within 7-10 business days of the event.

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About Kyle Blidy, PhD
Dr. 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.
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Stress Response and the Brain
2025-03-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Have you ever wondered how stress affects you physiologically? Would you like to learn simple ways to explain this phenomenon to your clients?
Join 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.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to

Discuss the human physiological response to stress
Explain the short and long-term impacts of early and ongoing exposure to stress
Apply knowledge and clinical skills to counseling interventions discussed in the session that address heightened stress response

REGISTER HERE
Cost: $25
Seats are limited. Please ensure you are registered no later than Monday, March 17th to secure your spot.
Please be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations, refunds and confidentiality.
Continuing Education Hours:
LPCs Earn 1.5 CE (Continuing Education) hours

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Speaker: Erin Kaszynski, PhD, LPC
Dr. 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.
Speaker: Kyle Blidy, PhD
Dr. 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.
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Agenda:
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Stress Response and the Brain

Implementing a Trauma-informed Multiculturally Responsive Approach to your Clinical Practice
2025-03-28 08:30 - 11:30 | Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare Services, Midway Road, Addison, TX, USA, 16160 Midway Road, #218, Addison, TX, 75001, United States
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.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to

Discuss the pillars of the Trauma Informed Care and the Multicultural Orientation Framework
Understand personal and professional counseling competencies that support working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Analyze strategies for integrating a trauma-informed multiculturally responsive counseling practice
Apply trauma-informed, multiculturally responsive perspectives and behaviors to your counseling practice

REGISTER HERE
Cost: $25 Community Members / FREE for Metrocare Staff when they register using their Metrocare email address
Seats are limited. Please ensure you are registered no later than Friday, March 21st to secure your spot.
*Metrocare staff should obtain supervisor approval before registering for the event.
**Please be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations, refunds, and confidentiality.
Continuing Education Hours:
LPCs Earn 3 CE (Continuing Education) hours

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Speaker: Erin Kaszynski, PhD, LPC
Dr. 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.
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Agenda:
8:15-8:30am Sign in and grab a breakfast pastry
8:30am – 11:30am Implementing a Trauma-informed, Multiculturally Responsive Approach to your Clinical Practice
11:30-11:45am Post Session Q&M

Choices that Matter: A Practice-Focused Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
2025-04-18 08:30 - 11:30 | Metrocare River Bend 1345, 1345 River Bend Dr., Dallas, 75247, United States
Join us for an introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. This counseling practice helps clients develop psychological flexibility that support their sense of meaning, enhance their ability to adapt to challenges, and learn value-based decisions.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Discuss the history of the ACT model and the current research base for the efficacy of ACT
Identify the 6 core concepts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and corresponding interventions for each concept
Apply 6 core concepts of ACT to various treatment settings; including general mental health, addiction, and family treatment.

Register Here!
Cost: $25
Location: Mustang Room (first floor)
Seats are limited. Please ensure you are registered no later than Friday, April 11th to secure your spot. Breakfast snacks will be provided.
Please be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations, refunds and confidentiality.
Continuing Education Hours:
LPCs Earn 3 CE (Continuing Education) hours

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Speaker: Andrew Ahles, LMFT-S, Clinical Training Manager, Metrocare
Andrew Ahles, LMFT-S has worked for over a decade as a Marriage and Family Therapist in both outpatient and inpatient treatment settings to provide compassionate and effective therapy to individuals and families suffering from severe mental illness and addiction. As an experienced LMFT and LMFT supervisor, Andrew loves engaging with even the most complex family cases to shift patterns and create space for change. Andrew is trained in multiple couples and family counseling models including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFT) and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT).
As the Manager of Clinical Training at Metrocare, Andrew leads the organization in providing clinical and trauma-informed training for all mental health professionals and counseling staff. Andrew is a Certified Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) trainer and facilitates professional and community training on topics including Family Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Mental Health Awareness and Education, Professional Boundaries, Gambling Disorder, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He is passionate about supporting counselors as they provide life-changing services to the community.
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Agenda:
8:15 am – 8:30 am Sign in and Introductions (Grab a Breakfast Snack)
8:30 am – 11:30 am Choices that Matter: A Practice-Focused Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
11:30 am – 11:40 am Closing Remarks and Survey

Adopting a Trauma-informed Clinical Supervision Approach
2025-05-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Trauma-informed supervision integrates the elements of trauma-informed care and relational dynamics of the supervisor-trainee relationship. In this session, participants will explore the elements of trauma-informed supervision, including strategies for implementing the approach to practice.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Explain the elements of trauma-informed supervision and its importance to the practice of supervision
• Identify the characteristics of trauma-informed clinical supervisors, supervisory relationships, and potential challenges of this approach
• Implement trauma-informed practice principles to Bernard’s Discrimination Model for counselor supervision
REGISTER HERE
Cost: $25 Community Members / FREE for Metrocare Staff when they register using their Metrocare email address
Seats are limited. Please ensure you are registered no later than Friday, April 25th to secure your spot.
*Metrocare staff should obtain supervisor approval before registering for the event.
**Please be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations, refunds, and confidentiality.

Continuing Education Hours:
LPCs Earn 1.5 CE (Continuing Education) hours

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Speaker: Erin Kaszynski, PhD, LPC
Dr. Kaszynski, LPC 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 #74929. “Dr. K” has experience providing trauma-focused services to a diverse population across multiple counseling settings in the DFW area. 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.
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Agenda:
12:00pm – 1:30am Adopting a Trauma-informed Clinical Supervision Approach
1:30-1:45pm Post Session Q&A
