STARS - Student Therapy and Resource Services

Dressing And Sensory Over-Responsivity: A Guide For OTPs - Live Webinar
2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Many children have dressing challenges due to tactile defensiveness, with morning meltdowns, refusals, and a wardrobe that is limited to a few items. Tagless clothing and seamless fabrics offer adaptive ways to wear clothing, but how can we support these kids in actually improving their ability to wear clothing successfully? This course applies neuroscience and outlines eight approaches to support children in understanding the feeling of clothing and wearing them successfully.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to identify 8 approaches to supporting a child with tactile defensiveness in dressing.

After this course, participants will be able to describe appropriate regulatory strategies to use while supporting a child with tactile defensiveness in dressing activities.

After this course, participants will be able to explain how neuroplasticity can play a role in supporting a child with tactile defensiveness in dressing.

Agenda

0-15 Minutes
Defining Tactile Defensiveness and Its Relationship to Dressing

15-45 Minutes
Identifying and Explaining Eight Approaches to Addressing Dressing Challenges Due to Tactile Defensiveness

45-55 Minutes
Integrating the 8 approaches cohesively

55-60 Minutes
Summary; Q&A

Children with ADHD and Self-Regulation Challenges - Webinar
2026-01-29 06:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
Understanding the mind-body connection and the relationship between learning and movement is crucial for improving a child’s school performance and functional abilities. Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD), self-regulation, sensory processing, and stress- related disorders face even greater challenges. A clear understanding of the specific brain differences with these disorders and their implications is essential for successful interventions.
This course will teach participants to improve brain function as it relates to learning in children with sensory challenges. Drawing upon the most up to date brain research, this workshop will provide a thorough understanding of the brain’s impact on a child’s success. Participants will learn the significance of the mind-body connection, and how to set up brain neuro chemistry for the most effective learning and best performance. Participants will leave this workshop with strategies that can be implemented immediately in the classroom and therapy settings.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 0-18 years old
Highlights

Over 50 activities and movement breaks that improve self-regulation and behavior
Effective therapeutic interventions for ADHD and sensory processing challenges
Utilize play-based strategies, movement, and breath to improve success in school, home, and therapy settings
Strengthen mind-body connections for better self-awareness and behavior
Therapeutic activities to cultivate social skills

Suicide Assessment and Intervention - Live Webinar
2026-01-28 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
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!

Abandonment Trauma - Live Webinar
2026-01-26 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Stuck in self-fulfilling cycles of mistrust, many clients expect abandonment and inadvertently create situations that reinforce those expectations.
As therapists our role is to dive into the heart of those abandonment fears, and help them heal the traumatic childhood wounds impacting their adult lives and relationships.
But for some clients “trusting” is a place where they’ve been hurt before, making deep therapeutic work difficult to get off the ground. Others can be too clingy, looking for you to meet their intense need for reassurance and connection.
That’s why expert Ellen Biros created this training — to provide you a roadmap to navigate the complexities of abandonment trauma so you can offer your clients direction, hope, and the keys to healing.
In just one day, she’ll guide you through the practical and effective approaches you need to build trust with these clients, help them overcome their abandonment fears, and forge a path toward lasting healing and better relationships.
With specific exercises from CBT and DBT you can use right away, you’ll end this course ready to help your clients set healthy boundaries, reduce their exposure to toxic relationships, and reframe the negative thought patterns about self-worth and rejection that have been holding them back.
This training is a valuable addition to any therapists’ treatment toolkit.
So don’t wait.
Register now!

#7309 Therapeutic Intervention for Children with Severe Involvement … Care for medically complex diagnosed patients - Live Webinar
2026-01-24 06:30 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
Designing, implementing, and measuring success of therapy sessions for children with severe involvement and/or medically complex diagnoses can be challenging.
This webinar will provide you with the tools to create playful treatment sessions that are focused on a measurable functional outcome referencing current concepts of motor
learning, motor control, neuroplasticity and the NDTA™ Contemporary Practice of NDT. Case studies and video analysis with guided discussion will provide an opportunity for
fine tuning assessment skills, prioritizing identified impairments, developing goal attainment scale (GAS) goals, and formulating intervention strategies for improved patient
performance of functional activities and activities of daily living (ADL’s). Appropriate adjuncts to traditional therapy for the child with severe involvement and/or medically
complex diagnosis will be discussed.
Instructor: Leslie Paparsenos, PT, Physiotherapist, MS, C/NDT

A Therapist’s Guide to Countertransference - Live Webinar
2026-01-23 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Most of us were taught to manage or even avoid countertransference in therapy – but what if it could actually help you become a better therapist?
Join Janika Veasley, LMFT, a seasoned countertransference trainer and expert, for a transformative workshop that reframes countertransference as a powerful tool in therapy. Instead of viewing it as an obstacle, you’ll learn how to harness it to deepen client relationships, sharpen your assessments, and enhance your therapeutic practice.
Here’s what you’ll learn:

How to reframe countertransference as an opportunity for insight, not a problem to avoid
Concrete steps to ethically manage countertransference and ensure your practice stays safe and effective
How to use countertransference to inform client assessments and tailor them to each individuals’ needs
Techniques to integrate your personal values and experiences into your practice, building stronger, more authentic connections with clients
How to approach moments of client resistance with confidence, transforming them into changes for progress

You’ll also earn up to 6 ethics CE credits while gaining practical strategies that turn your countertransference into a valuable asset for your practice.
Whether you’ve struggled with countertransference in the past or want to learn how to harness it more effectively, this workshop will provide you with clear, actionable tools that you can start using right away.
Register now to save your spot!

Non- Suicidal Self-Injury - Live Webinar
2026-01-22 12:00 - 15:15 (America/Phoenix)
A framework-driven approach to identify functions of NSSI and guide effective intervention
Proven CBT and DBT strategies to address the shame, secrecy, and stigma that make things worse
Clear scripts, first-response protocols, and practical tools for schools, clinicians, and caregivers

“Why would they do that to themselves?”
If you’ve ever asked that question after learning a teen is cutting, burning, or harming themselves in other ways – you’re not alone.
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is more common than most realize, with studies estimating up to 1 in 5 students have engaged in some form of self-harm. And while teachers, counselors, and clinicians are increasingly on the front lines of this silent epidemic, most feel unprepared to respond.
And the truth is, your response can change the outcome.
In this training, you’ll learn:

What drives adolescents to hurt themselves – beyond the myths and misconceptions
How to respond to disclosure in ways that reduce shame and build trust
CBT and DBT strategies, coping plans, and school-based supports to provide both immediate and long-term safety

Led by behavioral neuroscientist and seasoned expert, Dr. Nicolle Carr, this course gives you practical tools to spot warning signs, engage compassionately, and work in partnership with students, families, and mental health teams to build hope and healing.
Whether you’re in the classroom, the counseling office, or clinical practice, you’ll leave with a clear, actionable roadmap for supporting teens who self-injure – without judgment, fear, or helplessness.

Integrating Blood Flow Restriction into Physical and Occupational Therapy - Webinar
2026-01-21 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training has emerged as a powerful rehabilitation tool, allowing clinicians to achieve significant strength and hypertrophy gains with low-load exercise, ideal for patients who cannot tolerate heavy resistance. This evidence-based course will guide physical and occupational therapists through the science, safety, and clinical application of BFR, drawing exclusively from recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses published within the last three years.
Participants will explore the physiological mechanisms behind BFR, examine its effectiveness across a variety of musculoskeletal and medical conditions, and learn practical considerations for integrating it into treatment plans. Emphasis will be placed on protocols, cuff pressures, safety screening, and patient selection to ensure optimal outcomes.
By the end of this course, attendees will have the knowledge and confidence to incorporate BFR into their clinical practice, backed by the highest level of current research evidence.
Highlights

Learn from the latest systematic reviews and meta- analyses ensuring your clinical decisions are guided by the strongest available research
Discover how to use blood flow restriction (BFR) to achieve strength, hypertrophy, and functional improvements in patients who cannot tolerate heavy exercise
Apply BFR protocols to accelerate recovery, reduce pain, and improve function across a wide range of conditions- orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and medically complex
Understand contraindications, safety parameters, and monitoring strategies to use BFR responsibly with diverse populations

Upper Extremity Manual Therapy and Taping - Webinar
2026-01-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
The upper extremity is a complex joint in the body which lends it to many different types of injuries. When treating the upper extremity clinicians must choose between mobility, stability, and flexibility interventions. Even more important than choosing the right intervention for the shoulder, is then choosing a proper dose to make it effective.
This course will discuss evidence-based stages to manual therapies and taping for the upper extremity from the acute phase to returning to activities. Attendees will review the evidence behind the soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, taping, and more to best treat their patients. At the end of the course, attendees will have an effective, evidence-based, and efficient approach to treating the upper extremity.
Highlights

Immediately improve your upper extremity treatment skills to more effectively treat your patients
Review passive treatments for the shoulder and how to best utilize them in therapy sessions
Effective, evidence-based, and efficient progressions for all upper extremity patients

# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding Live Webinar
2026-01-16 06:00 - 2026-01-17 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
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

Occupational Therapy Services In Special Education - Live Webinar
2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
This course will discuss collaboration with classroom teachers and the incorporation of sensory strategies within a supportive environment. The collaborative model, including collaborative consultation and multitiered systems of support, will be reviewed.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to identify how to communicate effectively within an interprofessional team to share goals, outcomes, and data.

After this course, participants will be able to describe how to integrate sensory strategies and regulation techniques to target carryover of interventions within the classroom.

After this course, participants will be able to identify underlying causes or issues of behavior.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes
Introduction

5-10 Minutes
Role of OT in the Classroom

10-20 Minutes
Describe Different Classroom Set-ups; Explain how OTPs Consult

20-40 Minutes
Treatment Ideas

40-55 Minutes
Play-based Interventions

55-60 Minutes
Summary; Q&A

Using Mindfulness and Meditation to Improve Your Therapy Practice - Webinar
2026-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
Developing a positive mindset, practicing mindfulness, engaging in meditation, and using daily affirmations can profoundly benefit both you and your clients, mentally, emotionally, and physically. Research shows that these habits can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression; improve focus and attention; and boost emotional regulation. This course will describe the key elements for each practice, showing how to build these into your everyday practice, both at home and in the office. Strategies to reduce therapist burnout will also be discussed.
Highlights

Learn how a positive mindset, mindfulness, meditation, and daily affirmations can benefit you and your clients
Health benefits to practicing meditation and mindfulness
Reduce caregiver and therapist burnout

Turning Clinical Insight into School Support: A Practical Guide to IEPs and 504s - 3 CEs - Live Interactive Webinar
2026-01-14 11:00 - 14:15 (America/Phoenix)
Learning Objectives:
After completing this workshop in its entirety, you will be able to:

Compare and contrast Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 accommodation plans
Assess the differences between a diagnosis and eligibility for special education services
Compare and contrast accommodations, modifications, and interventions
Outline discipline protections in place to support students with disabilities
Discuss practical ways to communicate and collaborate with school staff

Workshop Description:
Are you overwhelmed by the red tape involved in helping students with disabilities secure services or accommodations in public schools? Many families seek evaluations and treatment services from private providers or other agencies to support their children with disabilities. Students with disabilities may qualify for special education services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or accommodations through a 504 Plan. These plans require specific paperwork to establish eligibility and to implement appropriate support. They also require clear communication and collaboration with school teams for documentation and implementation.
This workshop will present a framework for sharing clinical information with school teams so that students with disabilities can receive the support they need. Topics will include laws and procedures for IEPs and 504 Plans, evaluations and eligibility for services or accommodations, IEP development, and addressing behavior and discipline issues. Participants will learn how to document student needs effectively and how to communicate with school staff during meetings.

3-Day Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training - Live Webinar
2026-01-14 09:00 - 2026-01-16 18:00 (America/Denver)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a powerful, evidence-based treatment that allows clinicians to provide positive outcomes for clients of all ages struggling with stress, depression, trauma, suicidal and self-destructive behaviors, and a variety of other clinical presentations.
This 3-day Certification Training will build the core competencies you need to bring DBT into your clinical practice and effectively use it with a wide range of client types. In just 3 days, you’ll be given a roadmap to treat individuals using the skills and techniques from DBT so you can help your most challenging clients reach new levels of healing.
Even if you’ve attended other Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) trainings, this program will increase your competency and clinical sophistication with DBT when working with adults, youth, substance users, and trauma survivors in a wide variety of settings.
Best of all, upon completion of this live training, you’ll be eligible to become Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) through Evergreen Certifications. Certification lets colleagues, employers, and clients know that you’ve invested the extra time and effort necessary to understand the complexities of using DBT in counseling. Professional standards apply. Visit www.evergreencertifications.com/CDBT for details.
Sign up today and get the skills and confidence you need to successfully help your clients with the power of DBT!

CERTIFICATION MADE SIMPLE!

No hidden fees – PESI pays for your application fee (a $249.99 value)!
Simply complete this live event and the post-event evaluation included in this training, and your application to be Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy through Evergreen Certifications is complete.*

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

Addressing Feeding Challenges in the Early Intervention Setting - Webinar
2026-01-13 15:00 - 18:15 (America/Phoenix)
Based on a recent national prevalence study, the prevalence of pediatric feeding disorders (PFD) In the United States is growing rapidly. Many families are faced with feeding and mealtime challenges multiple times per day and are looking for support to help their children. This course will provide key areas to address to support positive mealtime experiences through improving positive oral experiences which will support increased oral intake so that the children we serve are able to achieve their developmental milestones.OTs and SLPs working in the early intervention setting are often faced with supporting a variety of these challenges without having the support and education in place to feel confident and effective in their treatment.
This course will provide attendees a roadmap to addressing feeding challenges within the early intervention setting to support confidence and growth in their skills. Attendees will learn key components to assess and address as well as areas to consider providing further support in feeding skill development and successful positive mealtimes.These tools will be able to be implemented immediately and utilized in practice in the home and community environments.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages birth-3 years old.
Highlights

Immediately improve your confidence in assessing and addressing feeding challenges within the early intervention setting
Establish well rounded effective assessment and treatment strategies for addressing the feeding concerns from a whole child and whole family perspective
Integrate learning from this webinar into your therapy sessions tomorrow and feel confident in supporting children and their families

4-Hour Experiential IFS Therapy Workshop - Live Webinar
2026-01-13 11:00 - 15:30 (America/Phoenix)
In Just 4 Hours You Can Start Using IFS Therapy’s Top Trauma Tools

Quickly master IFS therapy basics
Identify common trauma-driven and shame-based parts
Unpack how core wounds reshape clients’ systems – and how to repair it
Includes live demonstrations that make clinical application clear and simple

When you treat trauma, you so often have clients overwhelmed by inner conflict or disconnected from themselves.
And no matter how skilled you are, it can feel like progress stalls when those parts of them are in constant tension or shut down.
But Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy gives you a way to access and work directly with the different parts inside each client, helping them untangle the inner conflicts that keep them stuck and heal trauma wounds at their core.
Now in this 4-hour experiential workshop, you can get a fast, affordable, and accessible introduction to IFS therapy and walk away with over 10 instantly usable tools for your trauma treatment toolbox …
… PLUS this program will make application of IFS to your own sessions simple by showing you these techniques in action through demonstrations.
You’ll join Level 2 IFS Therapist Robyn Sonnier, LPC-S who teaches on a variety of topics including IFS, trauma treatment, and working with veterans at conferences, treatment centers, and for nonprofits.
She’ll take you step by step through the basics of IFS – starting with the three core types of parts, how trauma neurobiology influences your client’s internal systems, and the key principles of IFS work. Then she’ll roll into specific tools and strategies you can use right away and show you exactly what these techniques look like in actual sessions.
Whether you’re new to IFS or looking to deepen your trauma-informed skillset, this workshop will give you concrete tools and strategies to begin integrating IFS concepts into your clinical work immediately.
Spots are limited to maintain an experiential, intimate learning environment.
So don’t wait. Register now!

This event is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.

Elevating OT Fieldwork Education: Foundations, Theory, And Practical Strategies - Live Webinar
2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
This introductory course is designed to support occupational therapy practitioners in developing their role as fieldwork educators. This course highlights the educator component of the OT/OTA role, explores how occupational therapy beliefs, values, and principles align with key teaching and learning theories, and provides practical strategies to enhance student learning and clinical reasoning within practice settings. Participants will leave with tools to foster effective, student-centered fieldwork experiences that prepare the next generation of occupational therapy practitioners.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to recognize the educator component within the OT/OTA Role.

After this course, participants will be able to explain how OT beliefs, values, and principles align with key teaching and learning theories.

After this course, participants will be able to describe strategies to enhance student clinical reasoning and learning within your own practice as a fieldwork educator (FWed).

Agenda

0-20 Minutes
Introduction; Discussion of the OT/OTA Role, inclusive of various subcomponents, which include educator

20-40 Minutes
Discussion of the Fieldwork Educator Role Competencies

40-60 Minutes
Review of the Philosophy of OT Education and how it translates to fieldwork specifically

60-80 Minutes
Discussion of Teaching and Learning Frameworks and Connection to Adult Learning Principles and the OT Process

80-90 Minutes
Discussion of specific clinical teaching strategies for the FWed to guide student learning and clinical reasoning; Summary; Q&A

Procrastination and Mental Blocks - Live Webinar
2026-01-12 11:00 - 15:15 (America/Phoenix)
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

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

Social Media for Clinicians - Live Webinar
2026-01-12 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix)
In today’s digital age, social media has become an essential tool for therapists to obtain clients, build their business, and expand their professional network.
But this tool also comes with many challenges such as balancing the benefits of social media with the ethical standards, legal regulations, and boundaries we must uphold as clinicians.
Unfortunately, I’ve seen many cases where clinicians misuse their social media platforms, tarnishing their hard-earned reputation and undermining the work they’ve put in.
That’s why I’ve designed this training to give you the tools and insights you need to navigate social media effectively, without compromising your professional integrity.
With over 70k followers and growing across my social media platforms, I’ve dedicated the past eight years to teaching therapists how to ethically harness social media. My mission? To help you expand your reach, amplify your impact, and boost your income – all while staying true to your values. Let’s navigate the pitfalls and leverage social media to align with your professional mission.
In this training, you’ll learn how to:

Align your social media presence with your professional values and expertise
Ensure HIPAA compliance on social media
Strategize on building an authentic online presence
Maintain ethical standards online
Confidently navigate legal regulations
and so much more!

So join me and take the next step toward mastering social media as a clinician!
Register today!
Kiaundra Jackson, LMFT

DBT Crash Course for Clinicians - Live Webinar
2026-01-09 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
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.
Register now!

BOOT Camp (Beating Obesity With Occupational Therapy): A Holistic Pediatric Program - Live Webinar
2026-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
The BOOT program is an evidence-based occupational therapy approach designed to address childhood obesity through play-based exercise, nutrition education, and parent coaching. Children participate in structured, one-on-one sessions that build strength, endurance, and confidence while learning healthy routines around food and activity. Parents are supported with practical tools to reinforce positive habits at home, helping families create sustainable lifestyle changes. This program empowers children to thrive in their daily activities—such as self-care, play, education, and social participation—while improving long-term physical and mental health outcomes.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to evaluate age-appropriate, play-based exercise strategies to improve strength, endurance, and motor coordination in children with obesity.

After this course, participants will be able to evaluate nutrition education techniques and routine-building strategies to support healthy eating habits and sustainable lifestyle changes.

After this course, participants will be able to design caregiver coaching plans that reinforce positive health behaviors and promote long-term progress in home and community settings.

Exposure Scripts: Facing Anxiety & Building Resilience in Anxious Clients - 1 CE - Live Interactive Webinar
2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
Learning Objective:
After completing this workshop in its entirety, you will be able to:

Discuss how to write effective and innovative exposure scripts to help any client face their anxiety and build resilience

Workshop Description:
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health concerns. Yet, many clinicians struggle to help clients truly face their fears through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which we know is the most evidence-based treatment for anxiety and OCD. Furthermore, ‘scripting’ as a form of exposure, is even less frequently taught. Exposure scripts don’t just confront avoidance – they cultivate psychological flexibility, emotional tolerance, and long-term resilience.
This engaging and practical continuing education workshop will empower you to master the art of exposure scripting. Whether you’re working with OCD, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, phobias, or panic, exposure scripts can be a game-changer. You’ll learn to craft targeted, creative, and personalized narratives that bring your clients closer to what they fear most—safely and effectively. By the end, you’ll walk away with a toolkit of script-writing strategies to help your clients move through anxiety and OCD, not around it.

Feeding Interventions With Allergy Considerations - Live Webinar
2026-01-06 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
This course provides a unique look at the treatment area of feeding disorders, with a particular focus on consideration of allergies and their impact on children who may be labeled “picky eaters” or as having “sensory defensiveness.”
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to recognize common signs that may indicate a student has allergies, even in the absence of related medical information or allergy testing.

After this course, participants will be able to identify foods that could be problematic for students with allergies due to higher mold content and/or histamine levels.

After this course, participants will be able to explain to a parent or teacher what types of foods would be a good starting point for systematic desensitization with a child, and when assessment evidence indicates allergies could be a concern.

Children with Challenging Behaviors - Live Webinar
2025-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Did you know that up to 10-15% of children exhibit significant behavioral challenges that impact their ability to succeed in educational and social environments? These behaviors, often stemming from emotional, developmental, or sensory needs, can be difficult to manage without the right tools. However, research shows that positive relationships, structured environments, and skill-building interventions can reduce these behaviors by up to 80%, leading to healthier, more adaptive outcomes for children. This course is designed to equip therapists with the knowledge and skills needed to address and transform challenging behaviors in children. Participants will explore the critical role that building connections, creating safe environments, and teaching new skills play in fostering positive behavioral change.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages birth-21 years old.
Highlights

Practical, easy-to-use tools for designing safe, structured environments where children feel secure
Effective strategies to foster meaningful connections with children who exhibit challenging behaviors

"Break Through" Self-Regulation Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism, ADHD, Sensory or Emotional Challenges - Live Webinar
2025-12-17 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
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!

I look forward to seeing you there! Register today!

Current Concepts in Rehabilitation: Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes - Live Webinar
2025-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Description
Overuse injuries have become more prevalent in youth athletes who participate in field and endurance sports. Early intervention by the healthcare provider may prevent such injuries from occurring and/or progressing. This presentation will discuss the latest evidence on overuse injuries including prevention, injury recognition, and management.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Recall common overuse injuries, causative factors, and physiological effects.
Recognize the clinical characteristics of common upper and lower body overuse injuries.
Recognize the latest research evidence on overuse injury prevention strategies for young athletes.
Recall the role of the healthcare professional and their scope of practice for prevention and identification of overuse injuries in young athletes.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Advanced Practices in Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment Across the Lifespan - Live Webinar
2025-12-15 05:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
In a world where 1 in 36 school-age children in the U.S. is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and many adults are being diagnosed for the first time, understanding this multifaceted condition is not just crucial – it’s transformative.
But how do we move beyond outdated diagnostic processes and perceptions of treatment?
Join Celine Saulnier, PhD, a leading clinical psychologist, researcher, and author of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition, for a groundbreaking training that demystifies the autism spectrum. This isn’t just about diagnosis; it’s about embracing the full spectrum of human potential.
In this training, you’ll discover how to:

Confidently utilize gold-standard diagnostic measures with clients of all ages, ensuring accurate and respectful assessments.
Identify and understand the intricate influences of age, language, cognition, gender, and cultural backgrounds on ASD to provide tailored support.
Address co-occurring conditions that often complicate the diagnostic process, ensuring clarity and compassion in care.
Select meaningful, evidence-based interventions that empower individuals with autism, rejecting punitive approaches in favor of fostering genuine growth and self-advocacy.

This training emphasizes compassionate, effective care, rooted in evidence-based strategies
You’ll leave with a toolkit that not only enhances your clinical practice but also supports individuals in the autism spectrum in a way that acknowledges and celebrates their unique strengths.
Register today!

More Than Mobility: OT-Led Wheelchair Selection To Support ADLs - Live Webinar
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
This course explores how occupational therapy practitioners can enhance client independence in self-care through thoughtful wheelchair selection and justification. Participants will gain practical tools for evaluating self-care performance in seated mobility, learn how to advocate for the inclusion of OT in wheelchair evaluations, and build strong documentation to support insurance approval. Case studies will highlight how client-centered wheelchair features can dramatically increase functional outcomes and participation.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to explain the role of OT in wheelchair evaluations.

After this course, participants will be able to list considerations for ADL participation related to wheelchair recommendations.

After this course, participants will be able to describe strategies for evaluating self-care performance in seated mobility.

Free Assistive Technology: Just One Thing (JOT) - Virtual
2025-12-10 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Are you overwhelmed by professional development? Don’t have time for a 90-minute webinar? We got you! Join the ADE/ESS Assistive Technology Team for our fall series, Assistive Technology: Just One Thing (JOT). In these quick 30-minute sessions, we will highlight a single assistive technology tool or strategy that you can use to support your students.
Title: JOT: “Building Capacity through Digital Content”
Presenter: Matthew Press, DAD2, MHS, OTR/L, ATP
Peoria USD, Assistive Technology Specialist
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Description: Do you serve a lot of staff and are trying to figure out efficient ways to support them all? Can’t get in front of them for regular professional development (PD) and training? Peoria Unified School District uses a number of strategic options, including weekly targeted emails, digital tutorials, and online classes. Come discover practical resources and strategies you can implement and adapt to enhance your own PD offerings and better support your colleagues—efficiently and sustainably.
Register for the AT JOT “Building Capacity through Digital Content”
Please note that JOTs are not recorded.

#7106 Knee Deep - Live Webinar
2025-12-10 06:00 - 08:00 (America/Phoenix)
Knee injuries, whether it be an ACL injury, meniscal injury, or degenerative arthritis, are common in the American population. This course takes a closer look at the detailed anatomy of the knee from an anatomist viewpoint and the biomechanical forces affecting the knee with certain activities. Review of the physiological healing process and its effect of knee injury recovery will be emphasized. Combined with recent best evidence supported research and physical therapy including non-surgical approaches, rehabilitation exercises and treatment options will be discussed. Considerations of proper techniques of exercise will be addressed. (Intermediate Level)

Instructor: Marsha Rutland PT ScD, OCS, COMT, CSCS
