Continuing Education Opportunity
Beyond Survival: Attachment, Resilience, and a Strength-Based Framework for Counseling Clients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI)
Presented by Hanna Cespedes, Ph.D, M.S, LPC, ACS, NCC
Upcoming Live Session
Date: July 1, 2025
Time: 10 AM to Noon ET
Location: Virtual (Link provided upon registration)
CE Credit: 2 approved Hours (LPCA of Georgia)
Course Description
Despite advancements in understanding the genetic and biological underpinnings of Severe Mental Illness (SMI), a significant gap remains in applying strength-based, relational models within the counseling profession. This webinar bridges that gap by presenting an integrative approach rooted in attachment and resilience theory, aimed at empowering individuals living with SMI.
Participants will explore qualitative findings from lived client experiences and learn to integrate this approach into their own clinical practice, supervision, and counselor education settings.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify systemic and theoretical gaps in current approaches to counseling clients with SMI
- Apply key principles of attachment and resilience theory in clinical practice
- Recognize inequities and marginalization that clients with SMI may face
- Utilize practical tools and case studies to support strength-based care in private practice
What's Included
- Live 120-minute educational and interactive webinar
- Case study walk-throughs
- Downloadable tools: strengths mapping worksheet, resilience narrative prompts, and reflection questions
- Certificate of completion
Who Should Attend
- Licensed Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists
- Graduate Students in Counseling Programs
- Counselor Educators and Supervisors
- Private Practice Providers looking to expand their care models
Investment
- $50 per attendee
- Group rates and student discounts available upon request.
Register Now
Please use the link below to register for this event.
CE Information
Pacifica Counseling & Psychiatry is an LPCA approved continuing education provider. This course qualifies for 2 hours of continuing education credit. A certificate will be emailed upon completion and attendance verification.
Questions?
Reach out to us at admin@pacificacounselingllc.com or call 478-750-3020