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Online and In-Person CEUs

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All Online CEUs Will Be Held Via Zoom Therefore Anyone Can Register
Location is Not an Issue. Participants Will be limited to 100

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 â€‹All registrants will be able to log in 15 minutes before the presentation.

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CEU certificates will be sent via email once the evaluation is submitted. 

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2025

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​March 28, 2025 - Brittany Roper, LISW-CP

Time: 12P-3:30P (Lunch from 12P-12:30P)

Location: AHEC Greenville - 104 South Venture Drive, Greenville, SC 29615

CEUs: 3

Title: Responding to Suicidal Ideation in Adult Outpatient Therapy Clients

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This training is targeted toward clinicians serving adult clients in outpatient therapy and will review when to assess clients for suicidal ideation, what information to gather, interview techniques, intervention strategies, documentation of treatment rationales, and resources available local to Upstate, SC and nationwide in the USA.

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Objectives:

1. State when it is best practice to assess for suicide risk

2. Formulate suicide risk assessment based on clinical data of present and historical risk factors, protective factors, warning signs, precipitating factors, available resources, potential triggers, and access to lethal means 

3. Document treatment rationale based on risk formulation 

4. Name resources available local to Upstate SC and nationally

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Presenter Bio:  

Brittany Roper (they/she) is a clinical social worker at a free medical clinic serving uninsured adult clients who are living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, many of whom are also living with chronic illnesses, systemic marginalization, and trauma. Brittany’s experience also includes outpatient therapy for adults living with severe/persistent mental illness and chronic suicidal ideation. They also have experience providing group therapy to adults and adolescents in PHP and IOP. Their therapy model include polyvagal perspective, attachment theory, EMDR, parts work, and DBT skills training. 

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​April 10, 2025 - Cynthia Gordon, LISW-CP

Time: 6:30P-8:30P

Location: Virtual

CEUs: 2

Title: LGBTQ+ Cultural Humility: Why and How to Exemplify​

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Objectives:

1. Participants will develop an understanding of social constructs and challenges of the LGBTQ+ population in the Southeast through an overview of statistics, vocabulary definitions, and concepts to increase competence. 

2. This training will challenge bias, increase competence and awareness, and move into cultural humility by understanding the LGBTQ+ population and its crucial role in community members' impact on the well-being of the LGBTQ+ community.   

3. Participants will leave with practical action steps and ideas for practicing cultural humility individually and organizationally to support LGBTQ+ needs.   

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Presenter Bio:  

Cynthia Gordon (they/them) is Affirm SC’s Director of Training at the Queer Wellness Center and therapist and clinical supervisor at Amarylis Counseling. Cynthia received their undergraduate degree from Winthrop University in Psychology and Masters degree in Social Work at The University of South Carolina. They have worked within the child welfare system, child advocacy, hospital systems, court systems, non-profit spaces, and community engagement. At the core, their desire is to work in spaces that support and exceed the challenges of access to resources and empowering communities. Cynthia uses both professional and lived experiences to assist people in considering ways to support purposefully marginalized and under-resourced communities. Using humor and engaging dialog, the goal is to empower professionals to empower their communities. 

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​May 1, 2025 - Tamika Earle, LMSW

Time: 6:30P-8:30P

Location: Virtual

CEUs: 2

Title: Psychotherapeutic Interventions to Address Limiting Money Messages

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Objectives: 

1. Increase Awareness of Limiting Money Messages

Raise awareness about how limiting money beliefs, often rooted in generational poverty, influence financial behaviors and decisions. Participants will learn to recognize these narratives and understand their emotional and psychological impact on individuals and families.

2. Introduce Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Reframe Financial Beliefs

Provide practical psychotherapeutic interventions, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care, to help individuals reframe limiting money beliefs. Participants will gain tools to support clients in reshaping their financial mindset and addressing the emotional wounds linked to poverty.

 

3. Empower Practitioners to Promote Financial Empowerment

Equip participants with strategies to foster financial empowerment by addressing the psychological barriers that limit economic success. This objective emphasizes the connection between emotional healing and financial well-being, encouraging participants to integrate these principles into their professional practice.

 

Presenter's Bio: 

Tamika Earle, LMSW, is a passionate and accomplished social worker. She proudly hails from Seneca, South Carolina. She earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Walden University and has built an impressive career across diverse social work environments. As the founder of Right Path Consulting LLC, Tamika is dedicated to mentoring and guiding aspiring mental health professionals, helping them navigate and succeed in their chosen career paths.

Her extensive work includes direct engagement with individuals facing mental health challenges and leading impactful community-based initiatives aimed at uplifting underserved populations. With a deep commitment to fostering resilience and promoting healthy well-being, Tamika’s approach ensures that every client’s voice is heard, respected, and woven into a collaborative process of problem-solving and goal-setting.

Outside of her professional life, Tamika enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, traveling to new destinations, and immersing herself in the beauty of the outdoors.

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​May 16, 2025 - Amaris Gibson, LPC-A

Time: 12:30P-2:30P

Location: Virtual

CEUs: 2

Title:  How Creating a Perinatal Mental Health Community Can Improve Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
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The purpose of this presentation is to raise awareness about the importance of perinatal mental health, identify common mental health conditions affecting women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and explore how effective multidisciplinary support can improve infant and early childhood mental health. We will discuss culture-shifting ideas on how to overcome the stigma and misconceptions around perinatal mental health and ways to address cultural and systemic barriers for those seeking help. The presentation will equips mental health professionals with the knowledge to support pregnant persons and their families during the earliest stage of relational health.

 

Objectives: 
1. Participants will be able to define perinatal mental health and understand its importance for mothers and babies.
2. Participants will be able to identify common perinatal mental health conditions, highlighting the prevalence and impact of mental health conditions during pregnancy and the postpartum period. 
3. Participants will be able to describe how building a multidisciplinary perinatal mental health community improves birth outcomes and infant and early childhood mental health.

 

Presenter Bio: 
Amaris passionately advocates for healthy, empowered individuals and families, strongly focusing on mental health. Holding a Master’s in Community Counseling from Webster University (2012), She currently provides therapy in private practice. As a Licensed Professional Therapist Associate, she also serves as the Director of Professional Development for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, where they educate professionals and families across South Carolina on early childhood development and the importance of connection. Amaris supports the social-emotional growth of young children and maternal and perinatal mental health and provides reflective supervision to staff. Additionally, Amaris facilitates curriculums on relational wellness and mental health education, emphasizing intergenerational trauma. With years of experience and a deep passion for family and community health, she is confident in their ability to contribute to your organization's mission. 
 

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August 22, 2025 - Cynthia Gordon, LISW-CP

Time: 12P-3:30P (Lunch from 12P-12:30P)

Location: AHEC Greenville - 104 South Venture Drive, Greenville, SC 29615

CEUs: 3

Title: Best Practices: Application of LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy

 

Objectives: 

1. Participants will develop an understanding of social constructs and challenges of the LGBTQ+ population in the Southeast through an overview of statistics, vocabulary definitions, and concepts to increase competence.    

2. Participants will learn clinical skills and interventions that best support assessment, intervention identification, and goal development.   

3. Participants will participate in clinically based scenarios for applying concepts, skills, and interventions.    

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Presenter Bio:  

Cynthia Gordon (they/them) is Affirm SC’s Director of Training at the Queer Wellness Center and therapist and clinical supervisor at Amarylis Counseling. Cynthia received their undergraduate degree from Winthrop University in Psychology and Masters degree in Social Work at The University of South Carolina. They have worked within the child welfare system, child advocacy, hospital systems, court systems, non-profit spaces, and community engagement. At the core, their desire is to work in spaces that support and exceed the challenges of access to resources and empowering communities. Cynthia uses both professional and lived experiences to assist people in considering ways to support purposefully marginalized and under-resourced communities. Using humor and engaging dialog, the goal is to empower professionals to empower their communities.

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​September 12, 2025 - Jennifer Massey, LISW-CP

Time: 11:30A-4P (Lunch from 11:30A-12P)

Location: AHEC Greenville - 104 South Venture Drive, Greenville, SC 29615

CEUs: 4

Title: Intimacy from the Inside Out: An IFS Approach to Couples Therapy

 

The Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach to couples counseling will initially present an overview of the IFS framework, followed by a detailed explanation of the Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) process designed explicitly for couple interventions. The session will culminate in a live demonstration illustrating the application of this model.

 

Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) is a therapeutic method for couples grounded in the foundational principles of IFS, as developed by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz. Couples typically enter therapy seeking a sense of love, safety, and understanding while striving to enhance intimacy within their partnership. IFIO therapy is characterized by its experiential and process-oriented nature. 

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Objectives: 

1. IFIO origins in IFS 

2. IFIO roadmap 

3. IFIO demo

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Presenter Bio:  

Jennifer Massey is the co-founder of Still Wind Ministries. In addition to running her private counseling practice, she has served Still Wind in many capacities fueled by her passion for helping bridge the gap to access and utilization of community mental health services in Upstate, SC. She believes mental health is a pillar of a safe and thriving community. Jennifer specializes in trauma recovery, mental health well-being, and relationship repair. She utilizes Internal Family Systems, spiritually oriented psychotherapy, Family Systems, EMDR, and Mindful CBT. She is experienced in treating neurodivergent individuals and their families.  Jennifer provides several unique adaptations to wellness through Counseling Discipleship, Nature-Based Counseling, and Retreat Style Counseling services. Jennifer's diverse education includes a BA in Psychology, a minor in Sociology, and a Master's of Social Work. Her understanding of people is rooted in Family Systems and Internal Family Systems (IFS) theories. Additional mental health modalities are utilized, such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindful CBT, nature-based, spiritual integration, and animal-assisted therapy alongside Sonny Boy, her King Charles Cavalier.

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    What I love about this organization is the wealth of knowledge embodied within a small group of people.  Yet, it represents decades of healing across the nation and helping people become more intune with their parts.  This work is not just about the outcome; it is about the journey.  

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