Date: 11/17/25 @8:45-11am (EST) Cost: NA
Instructor: Samantha Black, Psy.D., Psychologist and Krysta Wuertz, MA, LPC
CE Credit Hours: 2
Program Description:
This training is designed for mental health professionals interested in integrating mindfulness-based approaches into their clinical practice. Participants will explore the foundational principles of mindfulness, examine the research supporting its use in mental health settings, and learn practical strategies for incorporating mindfulness techniques into therapy. Through guided exercises and discussion, attendees will deepen their own sense of presence and learn how to foster grounded awareness in their clients to enhance emotional regulation, self-compassion, and overall therapeutic outcomes.
Goal: Learn the basics of mindfulness in therapeutic work.
Objectives:
- Understand basic research about the benefit of mindfulness in practice.
- Learn and practice grounding and mindfulness strategies.
- Obtain resources to use throughout clinician practice.
Workshop Outline: Coming soon!
Level: Foundational
Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc. has been approved as a Continuing Education Provider by the Ohio Psychological Association (OPA) (#311358292) and NBCC ACEPTM No. 7265. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE programs approved by OPA and NBCC are accepted by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board.
- Teacher: Samantha Black
- Teacher: Krysta Wuertz
Date: 1/5/26 @8:45am-12pm (EST) Cost: NA
Instructor: Kelly Capitini, MSW
CE Credit Hours: 3
Program Description: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex and often underdiagnosed disorder that equally affects people of all genders, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It is estimated that 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children in the United States meets criteria for OCD. However, research suggests that only 20% will receive a diagnosis, and fewer than 10% of those diagnosed will receive adequate treatment. This training will introduce learners to the diagnostic criteria for OCD, the factors contributing to missed diagnoses, and the presentations of common subtypes. Additionally, preferred treatment methods will be introduced to develop foundational clinical skills necessary to diagnose, treat, and provide referrals to clients with OCD.
Goals:
· Identify the diagnostic criteria and real-world presentations of symptoms to adequately diagnose OCD.
· Understand the most common subtypes of OCD.
· Develop foundational knowledge about first-line interventions for OCD.
Objectives:
· Define core characteristics of OCD.
· Distinguish OCD symptoms from commonly misdiagnosed conditions.
· Use conceptualization maps to identify individual experiences of clients to develop specific treatment plans.
· Describe evidence-based interventions for OCD.
· Given a case scenario, identify the presence of OCD, OCD subtype, and set treatment goals based on conceptualization.
Outline:
8:45AM-8:55AM: Introduction and Training Overview
8:55 AM-9:10 AM: OCD in the DSM-5-TR
9:10 AM-9:20 AM: Other Disorder Co-occurrence and Differentiation
9:20 AM-9:40 AM: Common Subtypes of OCD
9:40 AM-9:55 AM: Engagement Considerations for Clinicians
9:55 AM- 10:10 AM: Break
10:10 AM- 10:30AM: Assessment Measures and Procedures
10:30 AM-11:00 AM: Evidence-Based Intervention: Therapy Models
11:00 AM- 11:15 AM: Evidence-Based Intervention: Medication
11:15 AM- 11:45 AM: Group Activity
11:45 AM- 11:50 AM: Resources for Additional Support: Clients
11:50 AM- 11:55 AM: Resources for Additional Support: Provider Training
11:55 AM- 12:00PM: Wrap up survey and Quiz
Level: Foundational
Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc. has been approved as a Continuing Education Provider by the Ohio Psychological Association (OPA) (#311358292) and NBCC ACEPTM No. 7265. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE programs approved by OPA and NBCC are accepted by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board.
- Teacher: Kelly Capitini
