Second Saturday Seminars
– professional development seminars held the second Saturday of every month, hosted by CCCA & presented by local clinicians –
Upcoming Seminars
All seminars are held on the 2nd Saturday of the month and are hosted virtually via Zoom.
Advanced registration required.
Can’t attend live? No worries! All of our seminars are recorded. Register now, receive a replay link, and watch the recording up to 14 days after the live event!
Cancellations received 24 hours in advance will be eligible for a full refund.
Jessie Brown
MA, Community Engagement Liaison - BHR
Suicide Prevention and Awareness
Saturday, February 13th @9:00 am (CST)
Join us for a discussion of current trends in mental health, wellbeing, and suicide prevention and awareness with Behavioral Health Response Community Engagement Liaison, Jessie Brown. She’ll cover strategies to encourage participants to seek help for themselves and others as well as discuss warning signs and the impact of mental health issues and substance use that may indicate someone is at risk of suicide. Protective factors, risk factors, and how to conduct a risk assessment will also be discussed. Limitations and boundaries for giving help and techniques to practice self-care will also be included.
Fiona Hill
MTS, MA, LPC
Digital Tools: Embracing the Potential in Play Therapy
Saturday, March 13th @9:00 am (CST)
With an increase in therapeutic focus on the digital world as a direct result of Covid-19, play therapists have needed to adapt in order to provide services in a way that both includes and respects the tenets of play therapy through digital formats. With this being said, utilizing digital tools in play therapy is not new to the playroom. This 3-hour training will briefly explore an overview of the history of utilizing digital tools in play therapy, use of various digital tools in play therapy sessions (ie apps, Virtual Sandtray App®©, Roblox) and documentation of digital play therapy sessions.
Caryn Attianese
MA, NCC, LPC, CEDS
Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, and Other Therapeutic Food Issues
How to Treat, Recognize, and Know When to Refer
Saturday, April 10th @9:00 am (CST)
Have you ever said, “I don’t work with eating disorder clients?” Statistics show that even though you don’t work with that direct population, you are seeing them show up in your practice. Many clients who present for treatment with anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, trauma, and other co-occurring issues, also have identified eating disorders. From overeating to undereating and compulsive exercise to no exercise, dysfunctional eating patterns need to be addressed in order for there to be progress with the presenting concern. However, if you are not an eating disorder professional, you may be doing more harm than good with a lack of knowledge. How do you know when to refer or when to treat it as disordered eating, or following an “addiction” model for treatment? Many therapeutic modalities can be very effective for dysfunctional eating behaviors, however there are also some key differences when treating a client with an eating disorder. We will discuss treatment of the core issues, including shame and control. Sub-clinical eating disorders, which are much less talked about, such as drunkorexia and orthorexia, will be reviewed with key signs to look for within clients.
Eddie Valls
Chief Advisor & Founder of Wellness Fi
Developing a Financial Foundation for Your Private Practice
Saturday, May 8th @9:00 am (CST)
Obtaining ceu’s
CCCA’s Second Saturday Seminars meet the continuing education requirements for LPCs, LMFTs, and psychologists in the state of Missouri. Attendance certificates are provided via email within one week of the event. *Click here for more information regarding CEU approval by profession.