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SUMMARY:Brain Stimulation in Mental Health Care: Current FDA Approvals\, Clinical Applications\, and Future Directions
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to gain insight into brain stimulation techniques recognized in psychiatry?\nThis session will explore how transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) work\, their FDA-approved uses\, and how they compare to traditional therapies. Grounded in current research\, this training will equip helping professionals with knowledge to discuss these emerging treatments with patients\, address common misconceptions\, and consider how neurostimulation can complement existing treatment approaches in clinical practice.\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the FDA-approved uses of TMS and tDCS in mental health treatment.\nIdentify key clinical applications of brain stimulation for treatment resistant depression\, smoking cessation\, and other disorders.\nRecognize the future potential of these interventions and their place in evidence-based practice.\nDiscuss ethical considerations in patient education\, referrals\, and scope of practice for mental health clinicians.\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE\nCost: $10 Community Members / FREE for Metrocare Staff (register using Metrocare email address) \n  \nSeats are limited. Please ensure you are registered no later than Monday\, July 7th 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. \nALL PARTICIPANTS will be asked to complete a survey at the end of the training. \nThose who complete the survey WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE within 7-10 business days. \n__________________________________________________________________ \nSpeaker: Kyle Blidy\, PhD \nDr. Blidy is the Assistant Director of Research for the Altshuler Center for Education and Research at Metrocare. \nHe for holds a Master’s degree in Education and PhD in Neuroscience with five years of research experience focused on treatments for neuropsychiatric ailments. \nHis work includes:\n1) identifying neural profiles necessary for language recovery post-stroke;\n2) identifying neural markers that predict therapy response among individuals with PTSD and/or SUDs;\n3) examining how the brain reacts to social threats and whether intra-nasal oxytocin can reduce these reactions in individuals with cocaine use disorder; and\n4) investigating how the brain creates rewarding memories among individuals with PTSD who struggle to feel joy.\nDr. 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/brain-stimulation-in-mental-health-care-current-fda-approvals-clinical-applications-and-future-directions/
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CATEGORIES:Acer Training
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SUMMARY:Adopting a Trauma-informed Clinical Supervision Approach
DESCRIPTION: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.\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n• Explain the elements of trauma-informed supervision and its importance to the practice of supervision\n• Identify the characteristics of trauma-informed clinical supervisors\, supervisory relationships\, and potential challenges of this approach\n• Implement trauma-informed practice principles to Bernard’s Discrimination Model for counselor supervision \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\, April 25th 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. \n  \nContinuing Education Hours: \nLPCs Earn 1.5 CE (Continuing Education) hours \n \n___________________________________________________________________ \nSpeaker: Erin Kaszynski\, PhD\, LPC \nDr. 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. \n____________________________________________________________________ \nAgenda: \n12:00pm – 1:30am        Adopting a Trauma-informed Clinical Supervision Approach \n1:30-1:45pm                    Post Session Q&A \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/adopting-a-trauma-informed-clinical-supervision-approach/
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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 
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