Recorded Webinar

This webinar is approved for 2.0 CEUs by the MN MFT Regulatory Board and the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. 

$40 for MAMFT members, $60 for non-members

You need to register using the email associated with your active MAMFT membership to receive the member rate.

Refund Policy: No refunds are given for webinar recordings.

Workshop Title: Ethics and Telehealth

Topic: (Webinar) Ethics and Telehealth

Workshop Description: Many of us were caught off guard by Covid-19 and the impact it would have on mental health service delivery, during a time when mental health services were needed more than ever. This  presentation aims to share lessons learned regarding telehealth and help others navigate new platforms in an ethical way. Ideas for incorporating play therapy, assessment, and multicultural considerations will also be discussed.

Workshop Objectives:

Learning objectives 

1.Participants will be able to recognize HIPPA compliant features of a telehealth system

2.Participants will troubleshoot common telehealth pitfalls. 

3.Participants will incorporate ethical standards into telehealth practice.

Presenter’s Name: Emily Coler Hanson, LMFT

Presenter’s Bio: Emily is a LMFT and an approved supervisor through the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.  She is TF-CBT certified as well.  She has worked as a therapist for the past ten years and has primarily focused her work on children, adolescents and their families. She has a particular interest in working with children who have experienced trauma, are on the autism spectrum, and prefers a team approach to helping children reach their goals. Her work often takes a strength based approach and is influenced by the Nurtured Heart Approach.

Co-Presenter Info: Barb Stanton PhD, LPCC, LMFT

Dr. Stanton’s clinical work at the is focused on children, adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum or who have related issues.  With over 30 years of experience, Barb has learned to appreciate the infinite skills and talents of these amazing individuals as well as their struggles to navigate their environment. She works with community and family supports to develop creative solutions to difficult challenges.  She believes that behavior is communication and enjoys discovering the why behind the behavior which could be anything from misunderstanding to trauma.  Her approach is strength based and person centered.

February 26, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This webinar has been approved for 1.0 CEUs by the MN MFT Regulatory Board the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. 

$20 for MAMFT members, $30 for non-members

You need to register using the email associated with your active MAMFT membership to receive the member rate.

Refund Policy: No refunds are given for webinar recordings.

Submit the evaluation form and email our administrator before 1/30/22 to qualify for CE credit.  Further details on these steps will be provided in your confirmation email.

Workshop Title: Exploring Cultural Responsiveness at a Time of Social Unrest

Workshop Description: 2020 has been a year of intense racial and social trauma for BIPOC individuals, be they, therapists or clients. This has required us to improve our ability to provide culturally responsive engagement around these issues. This webinar is designed for those seeking a better understanding of cultural responsiveness and its practical implications for engagement when working with racialized and historical trauma. Though this webinar will focus on race, the principles may be applied to other marginalized groups and intersectionalities.

Workshop Objectives:

The objective of this webinar is to provide an understanding of a more defined concept or idea of cultural responsiveness. We will explore the differences between cultural responsiveness and the concept of cultural competence, as well as how therapists and supervisors can work towards minimizing harm when working with clients and students of diverse backgrounds and to provide feedback to questions clinicians may have regarding cultural responsiveness.

Presenter’s Name: Zamzam Dini, MA

Presenter’s Bio: Zamzam is a pre-licensed therapist at the Minnesota Trauma Recovery Institute (MN-TRI) in Minneapolis, MN. Zamzam is passionate about working with individuals and families impacted by trauma in her clinical practice, as well as in her research. Zamzam is trained in Narrative Exposure Therapy and works to alleviate symptoms in individuals struggling with PTSD. She also identifies as a Bowenian / Experiential therapist. 

Zamzam is passionate about the impact of culture, equity, and social justice within the practice and supervision of Marriage and Family Therapy. As a result, Zamzam is a member of the MAMFT Professional Practices Committee where she can assist in addressing systemic change for MFTs in MN. As a 2nd generation Somali immigrant, Zamzam is also committed to supporting BIPOC MFT students and pre-licensed professionals within the field of MFT. Zamzam and Dionne are two out of the three creators of the African-American Pan-African Student & Alumni Association at Saint Mary's in order to create a safe space to build community & mentorship for Black MFTs. 

Zamzam received her BA in Psychology from the University of Washington. She completed her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and is currently a first-year student, in the Couple and Family Therapy Ph.D. program at the University of Minnesota's Family Social Science Department.

Co-Presenter Info: Dionne Trice, MA  MFT  

Dionne has worked for nearly 20 years with families and individuals experiencing domestic violence. As a former minister, she developed her understanding of the impact of trauma and loss, and its impact on our engagement with the world and systems around us.

Dionne has experienced many life transitions including the devastating loss of a child. These experiences lead her to transition to Marriage and Family therapy. As an African American woman with a strong desire to improve services to her community, she has a passion for diversity, racial equity, and providing culturally-responsive services through her work as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Dionne bases her clinical work in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Experiential therapy.

She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an associate's in Family Studies from Metropolitan State University. She also received her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Dionne has been married for over 34 years and is the mother of three, with five grands. I am a lover of poetry, theater, dance, foreign films, cartoons/anime/comics, video games, and boxing.

Recorded Webinar

This webinar has been approved for 2.0 CEUs by the MN MFT Regulatory Board the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. 

$40 for MAMFT members, $60 for non-members

You need to register using the email associated with your active MAMFT membership to receive the member rate.

Refund Policy: No refunds are given for webinar recordings.

Submit the evaluation form and email our administrator before 1/30/22 to qualify for CE credit.  Further details on these steps will be provided in your confirmation email.

Workshop Title: Misophonia and Mental Health Therapy from the Mouth of a Therapist and Misophone

Workshop Description:  Awareness about misophonia is growing but it is still widely misunderstood by health professionals to the detriment of those struggling with the condition.  Even some sufferers do not know there is a name for their body's abnormal overreaction to certain sounds (and perhaps visuals), and therefore it's imperative all practitioners are able to recognize misophonia and work with the client accordingly.  This workshop will help you understand this perplexing condition and will provide concrete strategies for supporting individuals and families affected by it.

Workshop Objectives:

Attendees will:

- Be able to identify misophonia in clients (or their families)

- Learn how to create a safe space for misophonia clients

- Know the primary treatment goals and strategies for addressing misophonia in mental health therapy

- Understand the importance and role of family therapy when working with miso clients

Presenter’s Name: Sara Bidler, MS, LMFT

Presenter’s Bio: Sara Bidler, MS, LMFT has a private practice in Maple Grove called Authentic Living Therapy Services, LLC.  She is an Advanced Level Somatic Experiencing Trainee and specializes in helping clients work through unresolved trauma. As someone who has had misophonia since the age of 12, Sara has a special passion for helping individuals and families navigate this condition and has found integrating SE strategies in her approach beneficial.

Recorded Webinar

This webinar has been approved for 2.0 CEUs by the MN MFT Regulatory Board the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. 

$30 for MAMFT members, $50 for non-members

You need to register using the email associated with your active MAMFT membership to receive the member rate.

Refund Policy: No refunds are given for webinar recordings.

Submit the evaluation form and email our administrator before 1/30/22 to qualify for CE credit.  Further details on these steps will be provided in your confirmation email.

Workshop Title: How to Get Parents to Participate in Therapy

Workshop Description: Engaging parents in therapy is not only critical to the outcome for the child/teen, but is also a necessary component to sustaining the health of a family after treatment has ended.  Would you like to learn how to engage clients in your work more effectively? Through research and clinical experience I hope you will find it is easier than you might think.

Workshop Objectives:

1) Learn strategies to increase engagement with parents

2) Understand why some parents do not engage in therapy

3) Learn how to increase men/father’s participation rates

4) Learn some effective family therapy tools

Presenter’s Name: Steven Dupic, LMFT

Presenter’s Bio: Steve Dupic is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), is nationally certified in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), certified in MAP (Managing and Adapting Practice), is certified in TEAM-CBT (Level 1) and a MN Board approved MFT supervisor.  He primarily works in schools providing therapy to individuals and families, psychoeducation/training to school staff, and crisis response to students who may pose a danger to self or others. He enjoys working with parents so they are able to create the change they are seeking more quickly, and have the tools needed to maintain their progress long term.  He believes parents are one of the key factors to successful therapy, and helps them maximize their influence to support their loved ones.

Recorded Webinar 

This webinar has been approved for 2.0 CEUs by the MN MFT Regulatory Board and the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. 

$40 for MAMFT members, $60 for non-members

You need to register using the email associated with your active MAMFT membership to receive the member rate.

Refund Policy: No refunds are given for webinar recordings.

Submit the evaluation form and email our administrator before 1/30/22 to qualify for CE credit.  Further details on these steps will be provided in your confirmation email.

Workshop Title: Brave New Mom - Postpartum Mental Health in the 2020s

Workshop Description: Being a new mom is more complex than ever, and "What to Expect While You’re Expecting" only scratches the surface of the emotional roller-coaster of new parenthood. This workshop will talk through the new world into which birthing people are bringing babies, including new mental health concerns and how to address them. We’ll talk about how parenthood has changed and how we need to adapt our family systems perspectives in order to best support new moms and families.

Workshop Objectives:

1) Participants will learn and understand the biggest mental health struggles for birthing people in the perinatal period.

2) Participants will gain perspectives on addressing mental health concerns for new moms and their partners/family members.

Presenter’s Name: Jessie Everts, PhD LMFT

Presenter’s Bio: Jessie Everts, PhD LMFT is a therapist, mom, yoga/mindfulness teacher, and the author of Brave New Mom: A survival guide for mindfully navigating postpartum motherhood, arriving in March 2021. She uses mindfulness practices along with cognitive and acceptance therapies to work with women and LGBTQ+ individuals who might be struggling with anxiety, parenting, postpartum mental health, work-life balance, trauma, and life transitions. Dr. Everts received her doctorate in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is passionate about bringing mental health knowledge and skills to people outside of the therapy office, and helping moms feel great about the amazing hard work they do.

April 12, 2021 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This webinar has been approved for 3.0 CEUs by the MN MFT Regulatory Board the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. 

$45 for MAMFT members, $75 for non-members

You need to register using the email associated with your active MAMFT membership to receive the member rate.

Refund Policy: No refunds are given for webinar recordings.

Submit the evaluation form and email our administrator before 1/30/22 to qualify for CE credit.  Further details on these steps will be provided in your confirmation email.

Workshop Title: Autism as a Risk Factor for Disrupted Attachment

Workshop Description: This workshop will review details of attachment, both secure and disrupted, and discuss the intricate child/caregiver interactions that contribute to the development of attachment. The presenter will take a deep dive into the neurodiversity and neurobiological differences of the Autism Spectrum and examine how such unique differences influence both the child and caregiver coming together in ways that impact the development of attachment. Then, we will shift to application of this knowledge and look at how the Neurodiversity perspective can be integrated with a trauma-informed approach. The presenter will discuss how you can use this integration to therapeutically intervene with children and caregivers in a deeply healing and lasting way.

Workshop Objectives:

- Enhance understanding of how attachment develops between child and caregiver

- Introduce the concept of Neurodiversity

- Increase knowledge of the unique Neurodiversity of children on the spectrum

- Understand how Neurodiversity can impact the development of child/caregiver attachment

- Begin learning how to use a Neuordiversity lens to support the prevention and/or repair of disrupted attachments

- Integrate the concept of Trauma Informed Care with other information presented

Presenter’s Name: Erica Haugen, MS, MA

Presenter’s Bio: Erica is a passionate advocate for the autism community; holding a deeply held belief that the more service providers understand the intricacies of the spectrum, the better this community will be served. As a presenter, her goal is to increase awareness of the Neurodiversity perspective while equipping attendees with knowledge of the neurobiology of the spectrum, how to use that knowledge and expand their understanding of Autism and, therefore, better serve members of this community.

Erica holds two master's degrees, one in Child Development and the other in Adlerian Psychotherapy with a focus in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has years of experience working with young children on the Autism Spectrum, and their caregivers, and has completed advance professional training in working with this community. Further, Erica is a certified DIR/Floortime practitioner, which is a developmental-relational model, built upon infant mental health, specifically attuned to meeting the therapeutic needs of children on the autism spectrum.  She has a private practice, Canopy Family Services, LLC, which specializes in therapeutically serving the Autism community.

Recorded Webinar

This webinar is approved for 1.0 CEU by the MN MFT Regulatory Board. $20 for MAMFT members, $30 for non-members

You need to register using the email associated with your active MAMFT membership to receive the member rate.

Refund Policy: No refunds are given for webinar recordings.

Submit the evaluation form and email our administrator before 1/30/22 to qualify for CE credit.  Further details on these steps will be provided in your confirmation email.

Workshop Title: Calming and Grounding Skills for the Disregulated Client

Workshop Description: Being able to self-regulate is a skill, and one which all clients would benefit from. This workshop will focus on grounding, breathing, and visualization techniques. These can help a client decrease anxiety, dissociation, and emotional disregulation. We will start by exploring the physiology  and brain functions that lead to disregulation. After that, specific techniques for calming will be presented including but not limited to: breathwork,  the container exercise, and EFT (emotional freedom technique).

Workshop Objectives:

1) identify different types of disregulate

2) understand how the brain and physiology interact

3) learn at least 3 different techniques to help a client regulate emotions and/or thoughts

Presenter’s Name: Sandy Sample, MA, LMFT

Presenter’s Bio: Sandy Sample, LMFT, has been a psychotherapist for 10 years, and is a board-approved supervisor. Sandy is in private practice and is also employed at Catalyst Mental Health in Minneapolis. She is currently applying to be an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist, and specializes in trauma work. Sandy also focuses on treating anxiety, depression, and relational issues.

Recorded Meeting Format

This webinar has been approved for 2.0 CEUs by the MN MFT Regulatory Board. $40 for MAMFT members, $60 for non-members

You need to register using the email associated with your active MAMFT membership to receive the member rate.

Refund Policy: No refunds are given for webinar recordings.

Submit the evaluation form and email our administrator before 1/30/22 to qualify for CE credit.  Further details on these steps will be provided in your confirmation email.

Workshop Title: Conducting Online Relational Therapy: Challenges and Opportunities with Multi-Participant Sessions

Workshop Description:  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many couple and family therapists began conducting sessions in online spaces with limited experience in telehealth. Mental health professions have developed best practices and an understanding of the implications for online therapy when meeting with individuals. However, the unique nature of couple and family therapy presents additional challenges and opportunities, such as developing and maintaining therapeutic alliance and creating emotional connection between partners and family members across geographic locations. This workshop will present relevant research on online relational therapy, and identify ways to effectively facilitate multi-participant sessions. Online relational therapy is an emerging phenomenon that we still have much to learn about. This workshop will include the opportunity for participants to dialogue and share their own experiences and strategies in facilitating online relational sessions. Note: This workshop will not include a review of the features available in particular online tools.

Workshop Objectives: At the end of the session, participants will be able to: - Describe results from research about the effectiveness of online therapy - Identify key challenges unique to online relational therapy and strategies to address those challenges - Recognize and utilize the strengths and opportunities associated with multi-participant online sessions - Implement strategies to strengthen therapeutic alliances and effectively manage client distress while working with clients online

Presenter’s Name: Heather Hessel, PhD, LMFT

Presenter’s Bio: Heather Hessel, PhD, LMFT is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in the department of Human Development and Family Studies. Heather earned her MA in Counseling Psychology at the University of St. Thomas and her doctorate at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Family Social Science. She works with individuals, couples, and families online through Intuitive Therapy & Consulting.

Co-Presenter: Emily Jordan Jensen, Ph.D., LMFT

Co-Presenter Bio:  Emily Jordan Jensen, Ph.D., LMFT is a resident faculty member in the Integrated Behavioral Health and Addiction Studies program at the University of Minnesota. In addition to teaching, Emily works as an outpatient clinician at Minnesota Online Counseling, and has been conducting online therapy for several years. She specializes in working with couples and individuals facing a range of presenting concerns.

Recorded Webinar

This webinar is approved for 2.0 CEUs by the MN MFT Regulatory Board and the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. 

$40 for MAMFT members, $60 for non-members

You need to register using the email associated with your active MAMFT membership to receive the member rate.

Refund Policy: No refunds are given for webinar recordings.

Workshop Title: Therapeutic Fanfiction: Co-creating healing rebellion with your clients

Workshop Description: Children are experts at questioning the social constructs that surround them, which leads to a time of growth and rebellion in the teenage years. Sadly, somewhere in young adulthood, the rebellion is often lost to the power of the Galactic Empire (the status quo), which can halt both creativity, and the sense of a greater meaning in life. In this presentation, Justine Mastin and Larisa A. Garski will give attendees an overview of how to use Therapeutic Fanfiction with clients and welcome them back into their rebellious nature. Therapeutic Fanfiction pulls heavily from narrative therapy and adds in the power of modern mythology (pop culture), and adult play (fanfiction). Fanfiction refers to the practice of fans rewriting existing storylines to be a better fit for themselves. The queer community, and other marginalized folks, have been especially adept at this over time; reading into the subtext of long looks between characters and writing/drafting a fanfiction wherein those characters are in love, even though the canon (the words that the show-writers wrote) disagree. Therapeutic Fanfiction combines the ancient power of storytelling with modern myths to help empower clients to rewrite their lives Stories help all humans to make sense of their lives. The techniques of Therapeutic Fanfiction harness the ancient power of story and allow therapists and clients to move in and out of stories and to invite story characters out into the real world. Therapeutic Fanfiction invites both clinicians and clients to look at their stories and ask “what if.” This presentation will prompt attendees to question their own feelings and comfort around play and story. Attendees will walk out of this presentation with an understanding of the importance of play and story as well as concrete interventions to use with their clients. And they might just have some new skills for themselves as well!

Workshop Objectives:

1.Attendees will have a clear understanding of their own feelings and biases around using play and pop culture with clients

2.Attendees will have a clear understanding of ways to incorporate their client’s fandoms into session.

3.Attendees will walk away with concrete Therapeutic Fanfiction tools.

Presenter’s Name: Justine Mastin, LMFT LADC

Presenter’s Bio: Justine Mastin, MA, LMFT, LADC, E-RYT 200, YACEP is a therapist, yogi, writer, podcaster, and full-time rabble-rouser. As the owner/founder of Blue Box Counseling Justine specializes in working with clients who self-identify as being outside the mainstream—such as those in the geek, secular, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Justine is a board member of the Minnesota Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and is recognized as both an AAMFT and MN board-approved supervisor. Justine loves to work with other therapists on how to find their authentic voice and to question the status quo of therapy culture. Justine is a charismatic speaker, committed to bringing humor and stories into the lives of everyone she serves. Justine literally co-wrote the book on Therapeutic Fanfiction, has contributed to numerous other books on pop culture and psychology, and regularly blogs about the healing power of fandom for Psychology Today and psychotherapy.net. Outside of the office, Justine is the captain/co-host of the Starship Therapise podcast, and appears at pop culture conventions around the country teaching yoga and speaking on geek wellness topics. Justine takes a holistic approach to healing: mind, body, and fandom. You can find her on facebook, instagram, and twitter @mindbodyfandom.

Co-Presenter Info: Larisa A. Garski, LMFT

Larisa A. Garski, LMFT is a psychotherapist, writer, podcaster, and full-time logical companion. She specializes in working with folx who identify as outside the mainstream––such as those in the geek and LGBTQIA+ communities. She currently practices and serves as the clinical director of Empowered Therapy, Inc, a private practice in Chicago, IL. Larisa co-wrote the book on Therapeutic Fanfiction and has contributed numerous book chapters on the topics of pop culture psychology, video game psychology, and the importance of adult play. She regularly blogs with Justine for Psychology Today and psychotherapy.net. In her copious free time, Larisa co-hosts the Starship Therapise podcast, researches on psychological topics, and enjoys reading the works of any and all dead Russian writers. She can be found on twitter @spocksallears and on instagram @starship_therapise.