STARS - Student Therapy and Resource Services

Vestibular Rehabilitation for the Non-Vestibular Therapist - Webinar
2026-04-09 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Dizziness is a common problem affecting an estimated 36.8 million US individuals annually and accounting for nearly 2 million annual visits to the emergency department. Dizziness presents a substantial diagnostic challenge for clinicians because of its broad differential including both pathologic and benign causes. By optimizing the understanding and diagnosis of common vestibular pathologies clinicians can more effectively treat patients and improve their outcomes. Every person has a vestibular system, and every vestibular system can go awry so knowing how to treat the vestibular system is imperative. This workshop will provide hands-on testing and treatment strategies you can use on day one following this course to effectively treat patients with vestibular disorders. You will become comfortable with oculomotor testing, Dix-Hallpike and Roll test as well as the Epley maneuver and vestibular rebab treatment techniques. This course will also provide rationale for when to refer to another practitioner.
Highlights

Improve your comfort level with completing a basic vestibular evaluation on any client
Practical and evidence-based applications of vestibular rehab treatment techniques and how to adjust treatment for your specific client

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding - Live Webinar
2026-04-10 07:00 - 2026-04-11 15:30
Pediatric feeding and swallowing problems that effect infants and children may be complex and often involve a combination of factors including issues that can make eating painful or difficult. In order to successfully remediate feeding problems, clinicians must understand how medical and nutritional issues can contribute to feeding disorders and use a comprehensive approach to intervention. The CAN-EAT Approach© is a 2-day workshop focusing on medical, nutritional, and therapeutic strategies for children with pediatric feeding disorders.

This course will allow participants to describe how pediatric feeding disorders are defined in the literature, what the contributing factors include, and how this relates to clinical practice. Identify primary gastrointestinal issues (gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and visceral hyperalgesia) during a feeding evaluation and explain how these issues affect a child’s feeding skill development and ability to progress. Participants will analyze a child’s oral motor function and apply the knowledge in treatment making recommendations for appropriate diet, utensil use, and development of a therapy plan for skill development. Identify signs and symptoms of pharyngeal dysphagia or risk for pharyngeal dysphagia in a child and make appropriate recommendations for further assessment or treatment. Analyze moderate and complex pediatric feeding cases identifying barriers to feeding progression and apply principles to prioritize treatment strategies and write appropriate goals. Describe and apply examples of therapeutic techniques to reduce gagging, improve liquid and food acceptance, improve chewing skill, and wean from a feeding tube.

In the CAN-EAT Approach© “CAN” stands for comfort and nutrition which come first. Day one will focus on strategies to build GI comfort and good growth as well as explore other medical issues that interfere with feeding progression. Day two will focus on therapeutic strategies from a variety of philosophies. “EA” represents establishing acceptance of the spoon, easy textures or mealtime routine. Then “T” stands for therapy for skill development and feeding progression. Therapeutic strategies for common feeding problems will be explored in depth through lecture and video demonstration.

Information is applicable to infants and children from birth to 21 (class will discuss infants but is not focused on infant feeding issues)

Instructor: Krisi Brackett PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT

Suicide Assessment and Intervention - Live Webinar
2026-04-13 06:00 - 14:00
Losing a client to suicide is your worst nightmare. And there inevitably comes a time when the suicidal client is more than just an intangible dread. When an actual person, suffering and sitting in your office, reveals they are having suicidal thoughts. Many clinicians are left feeling unprepared, frightened, and unsure what to do next. The weight of keeping someone alive can steer you in the direction of avoidance. Desperate and alone, suicidal clients can find themselves passed from one therapist to the next. And that’s not care.
Don’t let fear push you away.
This seminar will transform how you view and work with suicidal clients and give you the clinical tools you need to save lives.
Full of thought-provoking lecture, engaging case studies, and guided instruction on a host of powerful clinical applications, this seminar will provide you with the tools you need to:

Assess for suicidal risk and identify implicit and explicit expressions of suicidal thought.
Formulate a game plan for crises when suicide is imminent.
Intervene in suicidal despair with proactive approaches derived from the evidence-based efficacy of CBT and DBT.
Effectively use targeted language with suicidal clients that will help you avoid stigma and successfully communicate your compassion.
Provide innovative grief support resources that connect clients and clinicians with other survivors of suicide and suicide loss.

Leave this seminar feeling confident and capable to work with suicidal clients and guide them out of the darkness and back into the light!

Practical and Effective Strategies for Integrating Sensory and Motor Learning - Webinar
2026-04-14 13:00 - 20:00
Many of our children are growing up in very busy environments where they are constantly on the go. Learning environments and expectations are changing, and play and leisure activities are looking different. It is important that we provide our children with a strong foundation so that they are able to develop skills to succeed throughout life. It is also imperative to fully understand the impact of the demands we are putting on children, where the challenge begins and how to appropriately support children with strategies and coping mechanisms. It is our job as therapists and educators to help support families and teams in this dynamic evolution to set up our children for success and teach them how to adapt and cope to different situations.
This interactive one-day course will look at typical development and areas to monitor. It will provide a wide variety of strategies and resources to support the child and his/her families. We will identify what play looks like and how we can change the activity a child may be interested in to provide some challenges and enable more learning. We will look at the different sensory systems and strategies to support overall regulation so that children can improve focus and concentration, engagement and intentional communication in a variety of settings. Participants will be involved in discussing how small adaptations can be made in classrooms, community settings and in the home environment to help empower the child and families. Participants will also be involved in discussing guidelines, the role of technology and interactive media and how to choose appropriate types of media for our children. After attending this course,participants will learn how to prioritize the needs of the children, providing support at the foundation and building upon successes so you will be able to promote learning and growth.
Highlights

Confidently develop clinical reasoning skills to identify red flags in child development including physiological, sensory, motor and environmental areas of need for the child
Gain effective strategies to build a solid foundation of support for learning and growth that will improve function
Learn the different sensory systems and identify strategies to improve sensory regulation throughout the child’s day in a variety of environments that impact development
Discuss how to integrate technology and interactive media in a meaningful and developmentally appropriate way for children
Comprehensive resources: Articles, handouts, visual supports, digital media sources, and activities to use immediately in treatment sessions, home programs, and classrooms

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Neuro-Developmental Therapy (NDT) to Optimize Functional Outcomes - Webinar
2026-04-15 16:00 - 18:00
Treating children with any level of disability can present multiple challenges. There can be underlying issues that are not immediately obvious. An in-depth evaluation is required to uncover what might be interfering with function. This course will present how to use the ICF (International Classification of Function) and the use of a systems approach to analyze the challenges a child presents. We will explore the basic principles of the Neuro development Treatment (NDT) practice model and the importance of hands-on treatment to make changes for improved function.
We will discuss the importance of strength and endurance in relation to increasing function. Therapists will become comfortable using a systems approach to explore multiple systems that could be interfering with function, with a goal of understanding achievable goals for children of all levels of function.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages birth-21 year sold.
Highlights

Examine the benefits of using the Neuro- Developmental Treatment Practice Model to treat a child with neurologic impairments and other pediatric disorders across the lifespan
Facilitation strategies for improved movement patterns and how to look at all aspects of the child to assess the primary areas influencing function
Use of the Goal Attainment Scale to develop measurable baselines that enhance outcomes

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

#7308 The Pediatric Brain Part 3: The Neurobiology of the Visual-Vestibular Systems - Live Webinar
2026-04-16 09:00 - 11:00
When we think about the vestibular and visual systems, we may think simply about balance and coordination, and having good eyesight. However, both systems are far more complex and the inter-relationship between the visual-vestibular systems can have a huge impact on your pediatric client’s motor development, emotional regulation, learning, and skill acquisition. The visual system has an enormous impact on the precise functioning of the vestibular system and dysfunction can result in poor performance across all areas of a child’s function. In this class, you will learn about the neurobiology of both the visual and vestibular systems and their correlation to a child’s daily occupations. You will learn to effectively assess each system and how to engage in a variety of therapeutic play activities to strengthen their visual-vestibular integration and performance.
This course has been modified from the original 14-hour Pediatric Brain Course taught for the past 15 years. It can be viewed individually and will also work well as a series with Parts 1 and 2, as well as in conjunction with the Primitive Reflex Integration Course.. Course instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, videos, case studies and question/answers. (Intermediate Level)

Changing the ADHD Brain - Live Webinar
2026-04-17 05:00 - 13:00
Many of our clients diagnosed with ADHD prefer not to take medication. There are various reasons for this including side effects and concerns with long-term use. In this seminar, you’ll learn more about these concerns, as well as alternative interventions for ADHD.
Viewing ADHD from a developmental perspective, we will consider the apparent increase in ADHD diagnoses over the past two decades. By understanding the way brains with and without ADHD function, you’ll be able to better identify a variety of neurodivergent-affirming strategies to significantly impact the nervous system and better manage ADHD symptoms in your clients.
Not only will you walk away with updates about evidence-based non-medication interventions for ADHD such as computerized cognitive training, mindfulness meditation, and neuro feedback, you’ll also learn a variety of practical strategies that you and your clients can implement immediately and at low cost.
We’ll navigate the vast research on exercise, movement, diet, sleep, disruptive technologies, supplements, and the impact of the environment on ADHD, summarizing the findings and applying the information to “real life”. You will leave this seminar with the tools and knowledge to develop a holistic approach to working with adults and children with ADHD.

"Break Through" Self-Regulation Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism, ADHD, Sensory or Emotional Challenges - Live Webinar
2026-04-17 05:00 - 13:00
Message from Your Presenter …
No one ever said that working with children with autism, ADHD or sensory disorders is easy. Theo will only eat white foods, tends to be buried in his own world and melts when he is transitioned too quickly. Steven, in 6th grade, has ADHD, poor organization skills and an attitude that is hard to break through. But, how do we help a child break through the self-regulation issues that limit their achievements?
I discovered this was a simple question with a complex answer. I set out to learn as much as I could about theories, techniques, and research that could help make the lives of these young people much more manageable and promising. I took intensive courses on multi-sensory approaches, sensory integration, self-regulation, yoga, autism, ADHD and became a certified autism specialist in 2018. I have extensive experience adapting these techniques to make them usable in a variety of settings while working closely with teachers, aides, child study professionals, and parents.
Join me as I guide you through a broad set of self-regulation interventions culled from my years of research and practice along with strategies for adapting them to your setting. You will leave my program with the essential skills, interventions and strategies to help children find harmony with themselves, their families, and the world around them!
You will learn:

The most effective calming, sensory, motor or behavioral techniques for a given type of behavior
Peer-to-peer video feedback as a social intervention for children and teens with ASD
Sleep interventions for children with erratic sleep schedules
Interventions for repetitive and restrictive behaviors for a child with stereotypy
Organization strategies for home and school for teenagers with ADHD
And more!

Live Webinar Smart But Scattered: Executive Dysfunction at Home and at School - Live Webinar
2026-04-22 06:00 - 14:00
Children who have deficient executive skills often have trouble getting started on tasks, get distracted easily, lose papers or assignments and forget to hand in homework. They make careless mistakes, put off work until the last minute and have no sense of time urgency. Work spaces are disorganized and teachers often refer to their backpacks or lockers as “black holes.” Often considered chronic underachievers, these children are at risk for academic failure as well as emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Dr. Dawson, co-author of the best-selling books Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents, 3rd Ed. (2018), Smart but Scattered (Guilford, 2009) and Smart but Scattered Teens (2013, Guilford) uses case examples along with interactive discussion to demonstrate how the executive skills manifest in daily home and school activities. Learn how to assess these skills and take home evidence-based strategies to help children and adolescents overcome executive skills weaknesses.
Leave this seminar with a set of tools that includes strategies for task/environmental modifications, skill development through cognitive/behavioral techniques and creation of incentive systems. You will be able to give teachers and parents a means for developing and improving the following:

Organization
Time management
Impulse control
Goal-directed persistence
Executive skills critical for independent functioning

FREE LIVE EVENT! | Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Bingeing and Body Image - Live Webinar
2026-04-27 06:00 - 14:00
Get a trauma-informed, weight-inclusive framework to lead your clients out of shame and struggle and into a peaceful relationship with food and body
“I’m too fat.”
“I’m on a diet.”
“Today is a cheat day.”
“Once I lose weight, I’ll be happier.”
“My eating is out of control.”
Clients who struggle with weight and food issues get caught in a cycle of shame, preoccupation and hopelessness.
They’re trapped between the rigidity of dieting and the chaos of overeating.
Don’t join them there.
There is another way – no willpower required.

Join Judith Matz, LCSW, ACSW and thousands of your colleagues LIVE ONLINE to learn how to:

Identify issues related to food, weight, and body image in your very first session
Uncover the toxic role of diet culture in your clients’ body image issues
Utilize attuned eating strategies to end out-of-control eating and fad dieting
Transform shame into empowerment with CBT, mindfulness, and self-compassion skills
And much more!

Plus, when you upgrade your registration, you’ll receive CE credits and your very own copy of Judith’s highly recommended workbook, The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating & Body Image Workbook (a $26.99 value).
Don’t miss this opportunity for FREE training that will finally lead your clients out of emotional eating and body shame…
REGISTER TODAY!

Milestones and the Link to Cognitive Growth in Children - Webinar
2026-04-28 12:00 - 14:00
In 2024, the CDC reported that one in six children is diagnosed with a developmental disability. Research has shown that motor skills afford exploration, provide experience, and agility, which are critical for promoting brain structure and function (Shi, 2022). Despite the correlation between milestone achievement and later intelligence and mental health, the AMA adjusted milestone markers, putting U.S. children further behind. This course will provide professionals working in early intervention a checklist of key milestones to provide targeted interventions, from nutrition and sleep to open learning strategies, to boost motor development!
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages Birth-3 years old.
Highlights

Immediately improve your ability to screen across all five developmental domains to identify key areas of intervention
Practical treatment approaches to improve development of motor milestones you can use the next day
Targeted interventions to improve motor development

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Manual Therapy for the Elbow and Wrist - Webinar
2026-04-29 13:00 - 16:30
Athletes and non-athletes are frequently affected by elbow and wrist injuries. These injuries often occur from overuse/micro-trauma or macro-traumatic injury. The structures involved with injuries in this region can include joints, tendon, nerve, or combinations of different tissues. Identifying and directing interventions at a specific structure presents a significant challenge for clinicians. This course will teach participants to make appropriate plan of care decisions based on a comprehensive examination process designed to identify a specific structural cause of pain and dysfunction. Clinicians can improve productivity and reimbursement by maximizing the efficient use of time during the patient’s initial evaluation.
This course will provide a case-based approach to examination of patients with elbow and wrist pain and dysfunction. Manual therapy techniques will be presented through video demonstration and clear, concise illustrated hand-out materials. Clinicians with all levels of experience and expertise will be able to effectively manage patients with elbow and wrist pain and dysfunction using hands-on manual therapy.
Highlights

Provide a 15-minute systematic examination that includes differential diagnosis for the elbow and wrist
Video demonstrations that provide clear step-by-step visual and narrative descriptions of all treatment techniques
Communication tools to effectively collaborate with all treatment team members, including referral sources
Effective evidence-based treatment interventions based on anatomy and biomechanics
Enhanced palpation skills based on systematic approach to surface anatomy
Next-day hands on treatments for clinicians at all experience levels

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers

FREE LIVE EVENT! | ACT for Behavioral Addictions - Live Webinar
2026-05-05 07:00 - 15:00
Behavioral addictions are on the rise.
From gambling, pornography, and disordered eating…to seemingly benign behaviors like excessive working, busyness, and scrolling through social media…
…these habits can derail lives, relationships, and mental health.
Yet clients continue to use them to feel pleasure or numb pain, to feel more alive or suspend reality…
Because they work – in the short term.
Now, in this FREE ACT training featuring expert Dr. Jennifer Patterson, you can realign your clients with their own deeply held values to develop willingness to carry pain differently…
And offer them the keys to psychological flexibility so they can break the cycle of compulsive behavioral patterns to create a rich, meaning-filled life.
Whether you’re new to ACT or already have experience with it, you’ll walk away with a powerful clinical framework to implement right away.
You’ll learn:

Tools to identify when a coping skill has become maladaptive
Strategies to help clients embrace recovery and purpose-driven living
How to break shame cycles that have clients stuck in behavioral loops
Practical guidance to foster psychological flexibility and prevent relapse

Don’t let this opportunity for FREE training pass you by!

ACT in a Day - Live Webinar
2026-05-08 06:00 - 14:00
Ready-to-use tools for your next therapy session
Get high-impact skills today and start using them tomorrow
Beneficial for newcomers and those previously trained in ACT
Printable exercises, metaphors, and workbook included

Tens of thousands of therapists around the world count on ACT to deliver powerful, lasting results.
Why? Because ACT isn’t just another therapy model – it’s a shift in how we help people …
… moving treatment away from “symptom chasing” to focus on what matters most: helping clients move closer to the person they want to be and live the lives they want to live – even in the presence of pain.
And now, whether you’re looking to get started with ACT or a seasoned practitioner searching for a revitalizing refresher I’ve got great news.
You can get this foundational training, including over 15 of the most powerful ACT techniques available, in this all-new workshop …
… and you’ll get it all in just one day.
No dense theory. No drawn-out multi-day training that keeps you away from your life and practice. No overwhelm.
Just the very best tools ACT has to offer and the confidence to use them immediately with clients facing trauma, anxiety, and more.
Join Melissa Stringer, LPC whose trainings have already helped countless clinicians get the most out of ACT as she shares:

Cognitive defusion techniques to help clients unhook from painful thoughts
Mindfulness and acceptance strategies tailored for real-world distress
Values clarification exercises that ignite purpose and motivation
Committed action tools to drive meaningful, lasting behavioral change
Perspective-shifting techniques to foster resilience and psychological flexibility
A printable workbook that supports hands-on learning and real-life application

We promise: this isn’t one of those trainings where you leave with good ideas but no idea how to use them.
You’ll finish the day with a ready-to-use toolkit, a stronger clinical foundation, and the confidence to integrate ACT into your work – starting immediately.
One day. Big impact. Real results.
Register now!

Suicide Intervention Skills Training - Live Webinar
2026-05-12 06:00 - 14:00
Even after years of schooling, clinical work, and supervision, treating suicidal clients can feel overwhelming and to be honest – downright scary.
There isn’t any room for error in cases like these and you want to be sure you’re doing the right things for your clients, including avoiding unnecessary hospitalization.
It’s time to leave uncertainty by the wayside and let Paul Brasler, LCSW, CAIMHP take the guesswork out of treating suicidality! Drawing from Paul’s 20+ years of clinical experience, his multi-modality approach will give you the fortitude and tools you need to take on even the most challenging cases – in as little as just one training session!
You’ll get:

The best treatment techniques from CBT, DBT, and CAMS!
Assurance in establishing safe practices and limiting liability
Powerful screening and assessment tools that emphasize connection and setting
Strategies for working with children, veterans, first responders and more!

No matter where you’re at in your journey as a clinician, you deserve to feel cool, calm, and confident when these tough cases land at your door.
This is your chance to set yourself apart from the status quo of suicidality treatment and give your clients your very best, even when they feel at their very worst.
Register now!

Ethics for School Social Workers - Live Webinar
2026-05-14 06:00 - 14:00
Register today and learn how to:

Use a streamlined roadmap for fast ethical triage
Apply templates that strengthen practice and reduce risk
Use practical tools to stay ethical and keep a good relationship with clients
Build sharper, more confident ethical reasoning

School social workers operate at the fault line of care and compliance. You’re guarding confidentiality while fielding parent demands, principal directives, FERPA/HIPAA tangles, dual-role pressures with staff, and “gray zone” safety concerns – often with little time and high legal exposure. But knowing the ethical principles and knowing exactly what to do when a parent is yelling, a principal is pressuring you, and a student’s safety hangs in the balance, those are not the same thing. And one mistake can break trust, trigger complaints, or put a student at risk.
That’s why this one-day training is a must, giving you a roadmap that turns ethical complexity into clear, confident action – even under pressure.
You’ll join Dr. Glenda Bailey Hayden and Anjalon Wimbush, LMSW, both seasoned school social workers, with decades of experience. They will clarify exactly what you’re up against and provide the practical tools needed to help you navigate these ethical principles.
Through rapid, case-based learning, you’ll translate the NASW Code of Ethics into a clear, real-world decision framework you can use tomorrow. We’ll tackle the toughest school dilemmas – confidentiality, boundaries, documentation and more – and give you the tips and guidance you need to know you’re handling each situation correctly.
You’ll leave with:

An updated stepwise ethical triage you can apply quickly
Modernized documentation templates that protect clients – and your license
Hands-on strategies that honor ethics without burning bridges
Real-world exercises that enhance your ethical reasoning skills

Don’t wait until you’re facing an ethical crisis to wish you had this training.
Register now!

#7326 The Pediatric Brain Part 4: Primitive Reflex Integration - Live Webinar
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00
Primitive reflexes are assessed when a child is born to ensure they are present. Yet, they are then often dismissed, underestimating the role they play in the continued development and success of the child. However, many children continue to have retained primitive reflexes which interfere with various aspects of their development. The term Primitive Reflex Integration is being used in a variety of fields with various approaches to treatment. These approaches often present the treatment of each primitive reflex as individual movement patterns separate from each other. This course provides therapists with a roadmap to evaluating and treating 8-11 primitive reflexes, with the understanding that they are linked and build upon each other. It utilizes a functional and play-based approach to allow physical and occupational therapists to integrate this new knowledge immediately into their practice.

Instructor: Janine Wiskind, MS, OTR/L

Utilizing Standing Devices for the Pediatric Patient - Webinar
2026-05-18 12:00 - 14:00
Children who are non-ambulatory are at increased risk for orthopedic and other medical complications that can be painful and impair quality of life. The use of a stander has demonstrated positive medical benefits and can improve quality of life. This course will review the research on positive medical benefits of utilizing a stander as well as review strategies to prescribe appropriate equipment. The learner will be able to make appropriate recommendations and complete documentation upon completion of this course.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 9 months-21 years old.
Highlights

Effective and evidence-based use of standing devices for positive medical outcomes in the pediatric population
Assessment and decision-making strategies for the use of standing devices

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Emotional Regulation Strategies for School-Aged Children - Webinar
2026-05-19 16:00 - 18:00
Recent scientific studies confirm that one’s ability to achieve emotional regulation leads to higher-level learning. It is the clinician’s duty to recognize when children need support to achieve emotional regulation and how to accomplish that through therapy. During this course you will learn the neuroscience behind sensory processing and emotional regulation along with where that fits into our physical, cognitive, social and communication development. You will also obtain tools to help with co-regulation and with building self-regulation for your patients that you can immediately begin using in practice.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 3-18 years old.
Highlights

Learn the basis of emotional regulation and how it impacts a child’s development and engagement in self-care, motor skills and speech
Expand your practice with sensory and emotional regulation techniques that you can start using today for improved behavior, attention to task, and engagement during sessions

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

FREE LIVE EVENT! | Changing the ADHD Brain - Live Webinar
2026-05-28 06:00 - 14:00
ADHD and neurodiversity are one of today’s most talked about (clinical) topics…
And the truth is—if you’re not getting onboard with neurodiverse affirming therapy in ADHD treatment, you risk over diagnosis, misdiagnosing, damaging the therapeutic relationship, or your current interventions simply not working.
That’s why thousands of your colleagues have trained with Dr. David Nowell, one of the most engaging and knowledgeable presenters on ADHD.
Join us for this FREE training and get the tools you need to treat ADHD clients more effectively. Dr. Nowell will cover:

Neurodiversity affirming – top-down, bottom-up approaches
The BIG 5 non-medical supports for the distracted brain
ADHD look a like symptoms in your clients
Harm done by pathologizing
And more!

REGISTER NOW and claim your spot for this exclusive FREE event!

Grief Care Professional Certification Training - Live Webinar
2026-05-28 07:00 - 15:00
Skillfully work with grief in every form – from silent losses to complicated grief
Tools to guide clients through complex emotions like regret and forgiveness
Complete set of downloadable materials included
Become a Certified Grief-Informed Professional (CGP) at no extra cost

Grief touches every life … it’s the universal experience all clients share.
From the heartbreak of losing a loved one to the silent struggles people just don’t talk about …
… clients come to you carrying stories of love, loss, and longing – unsure of how to make sense of it all.
But grief isn’t one-size-fits-all: it takes many forms, each with unique implications for healing and intervention.
And if you don’t know how to work with grief in all of its forms, and speak its language with clients …
…it can remain frozen – locked away where healing can’t reach it.
That’s why we developed this one-day grief certification training workshop with grief expert Kathy Couch, LCSW, FT.
In just one day, she’ll equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the full spectrum of grief in your clinical practice.
Whether you’re working with children, adults, families, or the terminally ill, you’ll gain practical, evidence-based tools to:

Identify types of grief – including complicated, anticipatory, and disenfranchised grief – and tailor your interventions accordingly
Conduct thorough intake assessments, including screening for depression and suicide risk, to ensure client safety and appropriate care
Apply a range of today’s best interventions and strategies
Address complex emotions such as regret, forgiveness, and reconciliation
Integrate multicultural and spiritual perspectives, honoring each client’s unique background and beliefs

PLUS this program is so comprehensive, you can become a Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP) through Evergreen Certifications upon completion – at no additional cost to you!
Don’t wait to gain the tools, insight, and confidence to help clients move from surviving their loss to finding meaning and connection again.
Register now!

CERTIFICATION MADE SIMPLE!

No hidden fees – PESI pays for your application fee (a $99.99 value)!
Simply complete this live event and the post-event evaluation included in this training, and your application to be Certified Grief Informed Professional through Evergreen is complete.*

Attendees will receive documentation of CGP designation from Evergreen Certifications 4 to 6 weeks following the program.
*Professional standards apply. Visit www.evergreencertifications.com/cgp for professional requirements.

Procrastination and Mental Blocks - Live Webinar
2026-06-02 10:00 - 14:15
20+ movement and sensory strategies to spark attention and action
Turnkey solutions to enhance motivation and executive functioning
Client handouts to teach self-talk, if/then plans & more to replace avoidance with action

Dear Colleague,
I can’t count how many times I’ve heard it: “I want to … I just can’t get myself to do it.”
They’ve got the insight. The plan. The support.
But still – no follow-through.
I’ve been there too. As both a clinician and a coach, I’ve worked with neurodiverse kids, teens, and adults who had the insight, the goals, and even the support – but still couldn’t move forward. And no amount of “try harder” advice ever helped.
That gap between knowing and doing used to frustrate me, too. Until I realized the problem wasn’t discipline – it was how we define and activate motivation.
This training was born out of the challenges I’ve faced with neurodiverse clients who were labeled “lazy” or “unmotivated” – when in reality, their brains just needed a different approach.
In this workshop, I’ll show you what traditional models miss – how sensory processing, dopamine dysregulation, and executive dysfunction are at the heart of shutdowns, procrastination, and stuckness. And I’ll give you brain-based, body-informed strategies that actually work.
You’ll learn how to:

Leverage brain-body strategies to prime the brain for action
Teach discipline as a scaffolded skill, not a personality trait
Rewire self-talk and shift inner narratives to support sustainable change
Boost task initiation and follow-through with behavioral neuroscience-based tools

Whether you’re a mental health clinician or a rehab professional, you’ll walk away with clear, practical techniques you can use the next day – no fluff, no shame, and no cookie-cutter advice. Just real tools for real brains.
Can’t wait to see you there,
Justin Lyons, MS, OTR/L

Rehabilitation for Growth Plate Injuries in the Young Athlete - Webinar
2026-06-02 16:00 - 18:00
This comprehensive course is designed for rehabilitation professionals and focuses on adolescent musculoskeletal anatomy and growth plate injuries. The session begins with an overview of bony anatomy, the anatomy of the growth plate, and common injuries such as epiphy seal and apophy seal injuries, along with Salter-Harris fractures. The course will provide an in-depth exploration of growth plate injuries across key joints, including the foot/ankle, shoulder, knee, elbow, and wrist. You will take away valuable insights into injury mechanisms, diagnosis, and rehabilitation strategies to enhance patient outcomes in adolescent athletes and active youth.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 5-18 years old.
Highlights

Immediately improve your understanding of the unique aspects of musculoskeletal anatomy in the skeletally immature patient
Clinically applicable strategies for rehabilitation of growth plate injuries in skeletally immature patients that you can immediately implement in the clinical setting

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers

The Role of Occupational Therapy in Treating Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) in Children and Adolescents - Webinar
2026-06-04 16:00 - 18:00
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a diagnosis which is being seen more widely in the populations served by occupational therapy practitioners. Preliminary estimates show the prevalence of ARFID to be between 0.5 -5% of the global population but over 10% of autistic individuals. ARFID as a referring diagnosis is becoming more frequent, and families are looking for more occupational therapy interventions and support for their loved ones with this diagnosis. Occupational therapy practitioners are uniquely positioned to provide a “whole person” approach to treatment strategies to support those individuals with ARFID to continue to strive toward meaningful occupations including eating and mealtime engagement. This workshop will review what ARFID is, how it compares to Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD), as well as the overlap between ARFID and PFD. In addition, this workshop will provide assessment tools and immediate treatment strategies and recommendations to use during therapeutic interventions with clients with the diagnosis of ARFID within the pediatric population.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 3-18 years old.
Highlights

Immediately improve your understanding and confidence in addressing the impacts of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) on your clients’ daily lives
Integrate learning into your OT practice through clear actionable strategies and steps to supporting your clients

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Social Media, Reality TV & Influencer Culture - Live Webinar
2026-06-05 06:00 - 14:00
Creating lasting change in therapy is hard work – especially when your client is distracted, disengaged, or lacks the necessary skills to retain therapeutic interventions…
If you’re struggling to make progress with your young clients, you’re not alone! Social media, reality TV, and influencer culture immersion have caused a critical thinking drought. And it’s making therapy harder.
Understanding how social media and reality television impact your clients – decreased self-esteem, increased anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation − is vital for the whole picture of mental health and has a direct impact on you as the professional.
Join Janine Oliver, PhD, LCSW, clinician and researcher of reality tv and social media, as she demonstrates the connection to critical thinking decline and shares ways to improve your efforts as a therapist to make your interventions more effective, efficient, and durable. You’ll get:

Strategies to sustain lasting critical thinking skills
Confidence grounded in new skills and research to navigate social media and reality tv
Proven strategies to enhance engagement and problem-solving to help your client come up with their own solutions
Exercises and assessment tools to build resilience and grit to enhance clients critical thinking

Register now and walk away confident and grounded in new skills and research to navigate social media, virtual reality and external influences impacting people today!

Building Relationships for Strong Outcomes in Pediatrics - Webinar
2026-06-09 12:00 - 14:00
Over 80% of a child’s brain development occurs by age three and 90% occurs by age five. Children’s formative years are shaped by the quality of early relationships and have a lasting impact on learning, behavior, and life-long well-being. In this dynamic presentation, pediatric therapists will explore how to align their work with the science of connection through discussion, reflection, and actionable tools. Participants will learn strategies to create warm, nurturing environments that provide safety and security; partner with families and caregivers in meaningful and culturally responsive ways; and integrate reflective practices to deepen the impact of achieving developmental outcomes while supporting their own professional well-being. Take this course to re-energize your drive in supporting early development through emotionally responsive care.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages birth-5 years old.
Highlights

Identify early signs of stress and dysregulation in infants, young children and their caregivers
Practical strategies to support caregivers in co-regulating with children and fostering emotional safety through responsive interactions
How to partner with families using a relational, culturally responsive approach that honors each family’s beliefs, values, practices, and routines
The role of reflective practice in enhancing attunement, presence, and resilience to reduce burn-out and compassion fatigue

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Mastering CBT - Live Webinar
2026-06-10 05:00 - 13:00
CBT remains a cornerstone in modern therapeutic practices due to its profound impact on mental health and well-being.
Picture this invigorating workshop as your opportunity to fill up on fresh CBT techniques and state-of-the-art interventions to ensure success with even your biggest therapeutic challenges.
From cognitive restructuring to exposure therapy, mindfulness to behavioral activation, and so much more, this comprehensive workshop will equip you with a versatile toolkit for almost any therapeutic hurdles you encounter.
Under the skilled guidance of esteemed CBT expert and author, Dr. John Ludgate, you will learn how to seamlessly integrate and apply these techniques in a way that aligns perfectly with your clients’ needs.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a novice ready to make an impact, you will learn to:

Optimize the use of top CBT techniques to enhance clinical outcomes
Maintain collaboration in the face of passive or controlling clients
Adapt CBT techniques for use with clients who are mandated to therapy or ‘resistant’ to therapy
Expertly use Socratic questioning and guided discovery in your practice
Integrate CBT with other modalities without losing its essential elements

Using didactic material, case demonstrations, experiential exercises, and worksheets, this paradigm-shifting workshop will cover both core competencies and integrative techniques and interventions to ensure positive outcomes.
Register now and prepare to take your practice to the next level!

FREE LIVE EVENT! | Ethics and Risk Management in Behavioral Health - Live Webinar
2026-06-10 07:00 - 15:00
In today’s ever-evolving landscape of telehealth, social media, and increased litigation ethical pitfalls can threaten the practice you’ve poured your heart and soul into building… sometimes without you even seeing it coming.
That’s why we brought together leading ethics and legal experts for this must-have training that will give you the keys to safeguarding yourself and all you’ve worked so hard for!
And here’s the best part. It’s absolutely FREE.
You’ll join ethics expert Frederic Reamer, PhD, and seasoned attorney Robert Landau, JD, who’ve shown thousands of therapists how to correctly navigate the ethical issues that could cost you everything.
They’ll not only answer your questions about “what to do when things are already going wrong” they’ll equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to prevent problems from ever popping up in the first place.
You’ll get everything you need to be up-to-date and ready on it all, including:

Confidentiality exceptions and privileged communication
Documentation
Telehealth
Informed consent
Boundary issues
Recent changes to federal regulations
And much more

You’ve worked so hard for so long. Don’t risk it all by missing this training.

At no cost you can join this incredible training without risking a thing.
Register to attend for FREE today!

DBT Crash Course for Clinicians - Live Webinar
2026-06-12 05:00 - 13:00
DBT is one of today’s most in-demand treatments, trusted by countless clinicians to provide their clients with the skills they need to manage their emotions, overcome their distress, and create positive change.
Whether they’ve been diagnosed with trauma, anxiety, depression or any number of the conditions you see in your office each day, DBT empowers clients to navigate the challenges of everyday life and relationships so they can heal, grow, and achieve their goals.
And it’s all done from a skills-building perspective that moves you away from change-based models that can feel overwhelming or unattainable for clients.
Now you can take home over a dozen of the most powerful skill-building exercises from DBT in just one day of training.
Led by certified DBT therapist Lexi Mulee, LMHC, C-DBT, this training will equip you to start using the DBT techniques she’s found most effective in her own practice so you can:

Provide clients with the tools they need to better manage intense emotions
Show clients how they can accept distressing situations without judgment or resistance
Quickly build clients ability to cope in healthier ways
Give clients the skills they need to create positive emotional connections with others
Improve communication and boundary setting skills with clients
Rapidly interrupt clients’ self-defeating and self-sabotaging patterns
And much more!

Plus you’ll get printable worksheets that make it simple to start using these proven DBT exercises with clients right away.
Don’t wait to get the fundamental DBT skills you need to succeed.

Trauma-Related Emotional Eating - Live Webinar
2026-06-12 06:00 - 14:00
Trauma creates fertile ground for issues with food.
When does emotional eating become disordered eating? And when does disordered eating become an eating disorder?
Most clinicians are not aware of the overlap between trauma, emotional eating, and eating disorders, missing key interventions that relieve clients’ suffering.
Your clients may be struggling at mealtimes – and if you aren’t asking about their relationship with food, you may unintentionally be reinforcing their shame.
Really – given the high rates of co-occurrence – if you’re doing trauma work, you likely already have clients with disordered eating, including Binge Eating Disorder (BED), the most common and most underdiagnosed eating disorder.
Not an eating disorders specialist? You can still treat BED! Amy Pershing, LMSW, ACSW, expert BED psychotherapist, will share with you a comprehensive, evidence-based toolkit of successful interventions that will:

Transform your client’s relationship with food, weight, and body image
Approach trauma and binge eating disorder from an IFS-informed framework, somatic interventions, and more
Integrate the crucial strategies of attuned eating and movement
Root your practice in the tenets of weight-neutral recovery

Don’t let trauma continue to wreak havoc on your clients’ experience of eating. Register now to help your traumatized clients forge a peaceful relationship with food.
