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• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Major Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder By Dr. Geoffrey Grammer, MD

  • When
    10/30/2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Via Zoom

  Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Major Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder By Dr. Geoffrey Grammer, MD 

  Greenbrook TMS Centers provides Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy, an FDA-cleared, non-invasive therapy for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder and other mental health disorders in the United States. TMS therapy provides local electromagnetic stimulation to specific brain regions known to be directly associated with mood regulation. Greenbrook has provided more than 420,000 TMS treatments to over 11,000 patients struggling with depression.  Attendees will learn 1) What is TMS Therapy 2) How does TMS Therapy Work and 3) How to make appropriate referrals for collaborative care

  A decorated Colonel with the United States Army, Dr. Geoffrey Grammer serves as Greenbrook's Chief Medical Officer where he develops TMS Therapy treatment protocols and oversees the training of staff physicians and technicians.  Dr. Grammer created one of the very first TMS Therapy centers in the United States, and he is valued as a leading practitioner of TMS Therapy by his colleagues. Dr. Grammer completed two deployments to Iraq- the first, serving as Medical Director for the 785th Combat Stress Control Company, and the second as a psychiatrist at the Combat Support Hospital at Contingency Operating Base (COB) Speicher. He also deployed to Afghanistan as a psychiatrist at the Combat Support Hospital in Bagram. Following his deployments, Dr. Grammer served for 8 years as Chief of Inpatient Psychiatric Services at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he developed the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Program. In 2013, he assumed a position at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence as the Department Chief of Research. He is published in numerous peer reviewed journals, authored several book chapters and has participated in multiple media interviews including “60 Minutes.”

  Registration Fees:                               MCA student/retired        Free

                                                              MCA professional            $5         

                                                              MCA non-member           $10

  Attendees may earn 1 CE; Zoom registration link will be shared with attendees before event. Registration will be closed 48 hours before event.  

  Questions?  Please contact Cathie Eaton at Events@MDCounseling.org

  The Maryland Counseling Association, Inc. is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2021, and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC Credit are clearly identified. MCA, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.  

  As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Maryland Counseling Association, Inc. uses all funds to support the mission, vision, purpose, and needs for counselors in the State of Maryland. Therefore, all registration fees are final and non-refundable.”                      

  

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• Yoga Nidra and Relaxation for Children and Teens by Dr. Gayle Cicero

  • When
    11/05/2020
  •  
    12:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Yoga Nidra and Relaxation for Children and Teens, by Dr. Gayle Cicero EdD, LCPC, NCC November 5, 2020 12-1:30pm via Zoom

  *Registration will be limited to 40 participants*

  This is an experiential session to learn about Yoga Nidra and the implications for counseling practice and counselor wellness. Participants should come prepared with two pillows, a blanket, and a mat (or sofa) to lie on for part of the session. Participants will leave this webinar with resources to use with children, teen, and adult clients. There will be small group discussions to process the experience of Yoga Nidra and to brainstorm ways to bring relaxation practices into the counseling process.

  Attendees will 1) Learn what Yoga Nidra is and learn about some areas of research that have been conducted that are relevant to the work of a counselor/mental health professional. 2) Experience a Yoga Nidra Session and develop a script for a client (with a partner/small group) 3) Review resources that are available for use with students/clients.

  Dr. Gayle Cicero spent 30 years working in public education in Maryland as a teacher, school counselor, pupil personnel worker, school administrator, supervisor of school counseling, and director of student services. Currently, Dr. Cicero is a full-time faculty member in the school counseling program at Loyola University of MD.  She received her Ed.D in 2010, specializing in organizational leadership. Dr. Cicero is a proud graduate of Loyola’s School Counseling Master’s Program, and has completed significant post-masters course work resulting in a LCPC in MD with the capacity to supervise those seeking licensure in the state. With a strong background in trauma and ethics, Dr. Cicero brings real-life experience to the learning environment and has a special focus on Constructivist techniques for supervision. The learning approach is centered on experiential methods and dialogue.

  Professional Licenses/Certifications

  National Certified Counselor (NCC).  National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc., Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (licensed to supervise in MD) School Counselor, Pupil Personnel Worker, Teacher, School Administrator and Superintendent (MD State Department of Education)

  Registration Fees: 

          $7 MCA Students/Retirees 

          $15 MCA Professional/Life Members 

          $25 Professional Non-members 

  Attendees may earn 1.5 CE; Zoom registration link will be emailed to attendees 48 hours before event. Registration will close at 40 attendees or 11/03/20, whichever is first.

  Questions? Please email Events@MDCounseing.org

  The Maryland Counseling Association, Inc. is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2021, and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC Credit are clearly identified. MCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.  

  *Refund Policy: As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Maryland Counseling Association, Inc. uses all funds to support the mission, vision, purpose, and needs for counselors in the State of Maryland. Therefore, all registration fees are final and non-refundable.

  

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• Nov 10 Bi-Weekly Spirituality Peer Support Group for Therapists

  • When
    11/10/2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    12

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  This is a NEW free ongoing Bi-Weekly ”Spirituality Peer Supervision & Support Group” sponsored by the Maryland Counseling Association (MCA) and Maryland's Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (MASERVIC).

  These open group meetings are being held via Zoom every other week on Tuesdays, from 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm. We look forward to these consultation groups to offer ongoing support for all mental health professionals during these uncertain times and beyond. Students, pre-licensed and licensed clinicians are welcome. Please try to come to these meetings on time so that you don’t miss the introductions and beginning conversation. Please KINDLY let us know at least 24 hours prior to the beginning if you cannot make it.

  We have been discussing our views on how to enhance holistic integrative and spiritual self-care for us clinicians, as well as, what the future may hold for the mental health field. The focus of these meetings will be on the mind/body and spiritual connection to healing with ways to bring this into our therapeutic sessions.  Also, we have been including time for case consultations and sharing ideas.  

  The Zoom link will be sent out by 11:59 pm, the day before each meeting.

  Together we can thrive, collaborate with hope, and learn to accept uncertainty!

  
  

  Facilitators:

  
  

  Marilyn Spenadel, LCPC, ACS

  MASERVIC member

  marilynspenadel@gmail.com                                                              

  (240) 426-8344

  Contact me if you have any questions or ideas.   
  

  
  

  
  

  Maya Georgieva, Ed. D, LCPC, ACS

  MASERVIC President

  maservic@MDCounseling.org
  

  

  
  
  

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• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Major Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Dr. Misty Borst, MD

  • When
    11/11/2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Via Zoom

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  Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Major Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Dr. Misty Borst, MD, Board Certifited Adult Psychiatrist, on November 11, 2020 1-2pm via Zoom
  

  Greenbrook TMS Neurohealth Centers provides Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy, an FDA-cleared, non-invasive therapy for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder and other mental health disorders in the United States. TMS therapy provides local electromagnetic stimulation to specific brain regions known to be directly associated with mood regulation. Greenbrook has provided more than 420,000 TMS treatments to over 11,000 patients struggling with depression. Attendees will learn 1) What is TMS Therapy, 2) How does TMS Therapy work and 3) Best candidates to refer for TMS Therapy.

  Dr. Misty Borst, MD joined Greenbrook TMS in November 2016 as Medical Director at our Columbia Center. Originallyfrom South Carolina, Dr. Misty Borst obtained her Medical Degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Soon thereafter, she relocated to Baltimore to complete her Residency in Psychiatry at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Psychiatry Residency Program. Since residency, she has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has been treating patients with TMS since 2016. Dr. Borst is Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and is a member of the American Psychiatric Association as well as the Maryland Psychiatric Society. She focuses on treating depression and anxiety disorders and believes healthy individuals make healthier and happier families and communities. Dr. Borst recognizes the importance of an individual’s specific story and appreciates the nuance involved in psychiatric treatment.

  Registration Fees:                               MCA student/retired        Free

                                                              MCA professional            $5         

                                                              MCA non-member           $10

  Attendees may earn 1 CE; Zoom registration link will be shared with attendees before event. Registration will be closed 48 hours before event.  

  Questions?  Please contact Cathie Eaton at Events@MDCounseling.org

  The Maryland Counseling Association, Inc. is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2021, and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC Credit are clearly identified. MCA, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.  

  As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Maryland Counseling Association, Inc. uses all funds to support the mission, vision, purpose, and needs for counselors in the State of Maryland. Therefore, all registration fees are final and non-refundable.”                   

  

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• Advocacy for Clients, Communities, and Counselors in Unprecedented Times by Dr. Simone Lambert, Ph.D, LPC, NCC

  • When
    11/18/2020
  •  
    12:00 PM (EST)

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  Advocacy for Clients, Communities and Counselors in Unprecedented Times By Dr. Simone Lambert, Ph.D, LPC, NCC, November 18th, 12pm-1pm via zoom.

  Counselors are ethically responsible to advocate, according to the ACA Code of Ethics (2014). This year has seen heightened, sustained crises and assaults on vulnerable and diverse populations. Mental health has been impacted for those facing such ongoing challenges through multiple co-occurring crises, including the pandemic, racial injustice, economic/career challenges, climate change, and human rights violations. Strategies to prevent advocacy burnout will be discussed. Issues related to grief, resiliency, and post-traumatic growth will be covered in relation to current struggles and the transition to a post-pandemic world. Attendees will learn 1) about sustainable advocacy strategies that can be applied to their work with clients and communities 2) advocacy efforts for counselors and the counseling profession in the turbulent times and 3) learn how concepts of grief, resiliency, and post-traumatic growth can be applied to advocacy work with clients, communities, and counselors to address mental health concerns moving forward.  

  Simone Lambert, Ph.D., LPC, NCC is an ACA Fellow and was the 67th president (2018-2019) of the American Counseling Association. She is a core counseling faculty member in the School of Counseling and HumanServices at Capella University and has been a counselor educator since graduating from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2001. Her research interests include addiction prevention, counselor wellness, chronic illness, sensory processing disorder, and mental health issues related to children, adolescents and families. She has published numerous book chapters and articles primarily focused on issues related to mental health, addiction, youth and families.Dr. Lambert is a past president of the International Association of Addictions and Offenders Counselors (IAAOC), a division of the American Counseling Association. She also served as the IAAOC representative to the American Counseling Association Governing Council. Dr. Lambert was the 2010 recipient of the Addictions / Offender Educator Excellence Award. She is a strong advocate for addiction prevention and promotion of mental health.

  Registration Fees: 

          $5 MCA Students/Retirees, 

          $10 MCA Professional Members 

          $20 Professional Non-members 

  Attendees may earn 1 CE; Zoom registration link will be shared with attendees before event. Registration will be closed 48 hours before event.  Questions?  Please contact Cathie Eaton at Events@MDCounseling.org

  The Maryland Counseling Association, Inc. is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2021, and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC Credit are clearly identified. MCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.  

  *Refund Policy: As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Maryland Counseling Association, Inc. uses all funds to support the mission, vision, purpose, and needs for counselors in the State of Maryland. Therefore, all registration fees are final and non-refundable.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• MCSJ: Restorative Justice Circle for BIPOC Therapists

  • When
    11/23/2020
  •  
    6:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Zoom

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  MCSJ Members: Use this special registration code when completing your registration: 3G1TU721
  

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• MAMCD Presents a Symposium on Multicultural Counseling in the Era of COVID-19

  • When
    12/05/2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)

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  • Maryland Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development

    (MAMCD)

    Presents a Symposium on

    Multicultural Counseling in the Era of COVID-19

    Date: Saturday, December 5, 2020

    Time: 10AM – 1PM

    Location: Virtual Live via Zoom

    MAMCD Panelists:
    

  • Dr. Lori Nixon-Bethea – Licensed Professional Counselor,  Georgian Court University, Intentional Hearts Counseling Services, Author of Riley’s Worry Away
  • Dr. Jonathan Murakami – Licensed Clinical Psychologist, The College of New Jersey, Staff Psychologist, Coordinator of Clinical Training
  • Dr. Sherritta Hughes – Licensed Professional Counselor,  Georgian Court University, Board Director of Hughes Integrative Wellness, Inc

  • Attendees will learn 1) to identify and recognize surfacing issues facing marginalized client groups resulting from COVID-19 pandemic, 2) to prepare and assess the social and cultural problems that have manifested while quarantining 3) discuss and evaluate current and future contingency plans to provide crisis interventions during the pandemic and 4) to recognize self-care as a skill set to cope and advocate for both mental health care practitioners and their clients who have been directly impacted by the racial unrest happening in tandem with the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  Registration Fees:

  MCA Student/Retired       $25

            MCA Professional/Life         $50          

  MCA Professional Non-Member   $60

  Attendees may earn 3 CEs; Zoom registration link will be shared with attendees before event. Registration will be closed 48 hours before event.  For further information contact Dr. Atiya R. Smith at MAMCD@MDCounseling.org or Atiyarsmith@gmail.com.  For registration questions, contact Cathie Eaton at Events@MDCounseling.org. 

  MAMCD, a Division of The Maryland Counseling Association, Inc. is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2021, and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC Credit are clearly identified. MCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

  As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Maryland Counseling Association, Inc. uses all funds to support the mission, vision, purpose, and needs for counselors in the State of Maryland. Therefore, all registration fees are final and non-refundable.

  
  

  
  

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• Dec 8 Bi-Weekly Spirituality Peer Support Group for Therapists

  • When
    12/08/2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    13

  Register

  
  

  
  

  This is a NEW free ongoing Bi-Weekly ”Spirituality Peer Supervision & Support Group” sponsored by the Maryland Counseling Association (MCA) and Maryland's Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (MASERVIC).

  These open group meetings are being held via Zoom every other week on Tuesdays, from 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm. We look forward to these consultation groups to offer ongoing support for all mental health professionals during these uncertain times and beyond. Students, pre-licensed and licensed clinicians are welcome. Please try to come to these meetings on time so that you don’t miss the introductions and beginning conversation. Please KINDLY let us know at least 24 hours prior to the beginning if you cannot make it.

  We have been discussing our views on how to enhance holistic integrative and spiritual self-care for us clinicians, as well as, what the future may hold for the mental health field. The focus of these meetings will be on the mind/body and spiritual connection to healing with ways to bring this into our therapeutic sessions.  Also, we have been including time for case consultations and sharing ideas.  

  The Zoom link will be sent out by 11:59 pm, the day before each meeting.

  Together we can thrive, collaborate with hope, and learn to accept uncertainty!

  
  

  Facilitators:

  
  

  Marilyn Spenadel, LCPC, ACS

  MASERVIC member

  marilynspenadel@gmail.com                                                              

  (240) 426-8344

  Contact me if you have any questions or ideas.   
  

  
  

  
  

  Maya Georgieva, Ed. D, LCPC, ACS

  MASERVIC President

  maservic@MDCounseling.org
  

  

  
  
  

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• MCSJ: A Restorative Justice Circle for Black Therapists: Coping with the COVID-19 and Social Injustice Pandemics

  • When
    12/28/2020
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    25

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• MCA 2020 Annual Conference: Cultivating Growth 20 Pre-Recorded Webinars

  • When
    01/10/2021
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    zoom

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  MCA 2020 Annual Conference: Cultivating Growth
  

  20 pre-recorded webinars available until

  January 10, 2021!

  $150

  CE Evaluations must be completed by 

  January 15, 2021

  Location: via Zoom

  
  

  
  

  
  

  The Maryland Counseling Association (MCA) is an NBCC - Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No 2021. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. MCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

  NO REFUNDS are available for paid registrations - CREDIT for alternative workshops,  webinars, and conferences will be available. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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