Listen to the deep wisdom of our bodies:  

Women’s Intimacy Support Groups

2025

This small in-person group is specifically tailored for women who face challenges with intimacy. 

Through engaging group activities and discussion,  you will enhance your connection to your personal power while reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness.

By using body-centered mindfulness-based psychotherapy you will:

Cultivate self-compassion

Explore and effectively express the unique ways your body communicates

Enhance your capacity for loving connection and kind curiosity with others

Increase acceptance and empowerment of yourself

Four 1.5 hour group sessions (Groups are held on Saturdays)

Cost: $500 upon registration- 

To register:  Please join us via www.kellylross.com, email kelly@kellylross.com or call 206.723.3402 to register 

Kelly L. Ross Counseling, PLLC

3416B SW Cambridge St, Seattle, WA 98126

Below is all the info about the upcoming quarterly Intentional Gathering for Health Care Professionals who work with ND Clients (that's a mouthful- I'm figuring out how to shorten it.) 

Please RSVP by 1/17/25 by emailing me at monique@thakkartherapy.com and by filling out the interest form 

I am keeping the event to a max of 15 people to encourage deeper connections. 

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Event: Intentional Gathering...(you know the rest) 

Date: Friday January 24th 

Time: 6-8 pm 

Location: Wallingford near Gas Works - email me for the address 

Food: Keeping the dietary restrictions in mind, I’ll be ordering pizza from Pagliacci (filling out the interest form will let me know your dietary restrictions) 

Thank you to Washington Mental Health Counseling Association for paying for the pizza and room rental fee! 

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Here are the questions we are going to explore if you want to jot down a couple of points before you arrive.

1. What would you like help with? 

(could be a project, a client, or wanting to get more resources about a topic)

2. What have you done so far?

(What have you tried, what resources do you already have) 

3. What do you need help with? 

(What type of feedback would be helpful, what type of resources are you looking for) 

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Monique Thakkar

ThakkarTherapy.com

Envision Counseling Presents:

Become a Washington State Approved Supervisor

April 25th-26th, 2025 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

15 NBCC Hours (including 3 Ethics Hours)

Two-day Training $369

Buy Tickets Here

Registrant Qualifications

Washington State licensed counselors and therapists who have held an active license, without restrictions and have been in good standing for the previous 24 months. Interested persons should review the Washington State Administrative Code (WAC) 246-809-134, to verify eligibility to become a Washington State Approved Supervisor. This course does not meet the AAMFT Approved Supervisor education requirements.

Registration Fee and Approved CEUs

- Two-day Fee: $369

- 15 NBCC Approved CEUs (including 3 ethics CEUs)

Required Text

- Bernard, J. M., & Goodyear, R. K. (2018). Fundamentals of clinical supervision (6th ed.). Pearson

- Link: https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Clinical-Supervision-Whats-Counseling/dp/0134752511

- Attendees may rent or buy the text to use for the training.

This two-day Approved Clinical Supervisor training is intended for eligible licensed mental health professionals who aspire to become Washington State Approved Supervisors and shape the clinical and cultural competence of counselor and therapist associates working toward full licensure. In this highly interactive virtual training, participants learn legal and professional ethics, supervision processes, and evaluative methods to assess supervisees’ outcomes from supervision in a culturally responsive context.

After this two-day training, participants will have:

 Completed the 15-hours of required supervision education to become a Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisor.

 Acquired 9 of the 25 hours of required experience in supervision of clinical practice, and 3 hours of CEU Ethics credit.

This training is facilitated by Doctoral-level Counselor Educators who are Clinicians and Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisors. Instructional methods for the two-day training include lecture, role play, case study, small and large group discussion, written assignments, and supervision practice.

About the Instructors

Kim McBride, Ph.D., LMFT, is a couple therapist and counselor educator, an AAMFT and Washington State Approved Supervisor, a clinical therapist, and a consultant to couple-owned businesses. She earned a Master's in Psychology with a concentration in Child, Couple, and Family Therapy from Antioch University Seattle; a Master’s Certificate in Management and Organization Development from Fielding Graduate University; and a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Couple Therapy from Northcentral University. Kim's supervisory approach is supervisee-centered, strength-based, and outcomes-focused. Her overarching goal as a clinical supervisor is to equip supervisees with the professional knowledge and clinical and multicultural competencies necessary to enter independent practice as competent clinicians.

Colin C. Ward, Ph.D., LMHC, is a multifaceted professional serving as a counselor educator, clinician in private practice, clinical supervisor, mentor, author, and a presenter of clinical workshops at both national and international levels. Colin obtained his Master of Science in Counseling from Winona State University and his Ph.D. in Counseling from Oregon State University. He has recently retired from his leadership roles as a counselor educator and supervisor in higher education, and currently engages in counseling individuals, consulting for businesses and educational institutions, and supervising licensed associates on their path to full licensure. His supervision style is centered on developmental and reflective learning theories, emphasizing a resilience-centered, supervisee-focused, and outcome-driven approach.

Envision Counseling, PLLC, is approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education provider, ACEP No. 6724. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Envision Counseling, PLLC, is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Dr. Thom Field is offering affordable NCE/CPCE and NCMHCE test prep. There's a reduced rate for grad students - use the discount code GRAD24 at checkout.  The rate is $199 for practitioners and $149 for grad students, for 6 hours of tutoring plus materials (4x 1.5 hour weekly meetings). Test prep is offered on Saturday afternoons. Classes start Jan 25 for NCE/CPCE and March 1 for NCMHCE. Thom uses the Zoom online platform, so people can participate from across the country. As a counselor educator and practitioner who has taken and passed both the NCE, NCMHCE, and CPCE, Thom understands how graduate study and clinical experience are not necessarily sufficient for passing these exams.  Thom’s tutoring approach for the NCE/CPCE has over a 90% pass rate.

Date and Time

I am providing the following group tutoring courses on Saturdays during Jan/Feb 2025. Each class is capped at 100 participants. Click on the links below to register.

NCE/CPCE/CECE Test Prep (Jan/Feb 2025)

Saturdays at 2:00-3:30 p.m. Pacific (3:00-4:30 Mountain, 4:00-5:30 Central, 5:00-6:30 Eastern) on 01/25, 02/08, 02/15, 02/22 (skip 02/01)

Register here

NCMHCE Test Prep (March 2025)

Saturdays at 2:00-3:30 p.m. Pacific (3:00-4:30 Mountain, 4:00-5:30 Central, 5:00-6:30 Eastern) on 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22

Register here

FAQs

What’s the refund policy?

Refunds will be processed 24 hours before the first training session date.  Attendance and participation in my test preparation is not a guarantee of passing the exam.  Refunds will not be issued based on your exam performance.

What if I have to miss a session?

Plenty of my test takers participate in some or all of the test prep sessions asynchronously rather than live. I record all tutoring sessions for later viewing. I upload video recordings to an online Google Drive folder by the end of day. That same Google Drive folder houses all the test prep materials that you need to prepare for the exam. Importantly, students who participate asynchronously seem to perform just as well as students who attend live.

Here's the link to more info and registration: http://www.thomfield.com/test-prep.html

With eight years of experience as a practicing therapist, I am passionate about supporting associate therapists and newer clinicians in developing their skills and confidence. I specialize in working with ADHD and trauma and use a range of evidence-based approaches, including DBT, CBT, humanistic therapy, energy psychology, and hypnotherapy. Additionally, I offer expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments.

Through individual and group supervision, I provide a collaborative, supportive space to deepen your clinical practice and grow as a professional. Are you looking to specialize in ADHD or trauma? Interested in providing assessments? Or seeking guidance in using CBT, DBT, humanistic therapy, energy psychology, or hypnotherapy? Let’s work together to enhance your skills and achieve your goals.

www.peacehumanistic.com

Losing someone you love can leave you feeling isolated and overwhelmed, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Our Women's Grief Support Group is a safe, compassionate space for women to share, listen, and move forward together. You’ll find understanding, connection, and support here.

Join us, we understand what you're going through and we want to support you. To learn more and schedule a consultation visit www.OjalaAlliance.com. 

Dr. Linda Chamberlain and Abigail Bocanegra, LMFT are the featured speakers for the 2025 NWCF virtual Forum, Child Well-Being and the New Science of Resilience: Practices to Heal Trauma and Nurture Hope.

Developmental scientist Dr. Linda Chamberlain has a renowned ability to translate science into practical strategies and tools. She will demonstrate techniques to balance the nervous system, highlight surprising facts about the hormone oxytocin, and discuss polyvagal insights for parenting – all with a focus on building collective resilience. She is joined by Expressive Arts Psychotherapist Abigail Bocanegra who will share how she centers cultural wisdom and integrates the healing arts into her therapeutic work with children and families. Abigail’s approach revitalizes Indigenous health and healing practices through the arts, offering a holistic method for reconnecting with ancestral and innate healing capacities. Attendees will learn the latest research on the role of the nervous system in healing trauma, building resilience, and preventing burnout; develop an expanded understanding of a culturally responsive and expressive arts approach to healing; and gain practical tools and skills they can apply immediately to their own work. This virtual event is on January 23, from 10:00AM – 3:00PM. Post-event on-demand viewing included with registration. Center for Early Relational Health: 4 CEUs available for mental health professionals.

Learn more and register here: nwcf.org/events/forum

Envision Counseling 2025 Supervision Course Dates

Become a Washington State Approved Supervisor

January 24th-25th | April 25th-26th | June 20th-21st | September 26th-27th

15 NBCC Hours (including 3 Ethics Hours)

Two-day Training $369

This two-day Approved Clinical Supervisor training is intended for eligible licensed mental health professionals who aspire to become Washington State Approved Supervisors and shape the clinical and cultural competence of counselor and therapist associates working toward full licensure. In this highly interactive virtual training, participants learn legal and professional ethics, supervision processes, and evaluative methods to assess supervisees’ outcomes from supervision in a culturally responsive context.

After this two-day training, participants will have:

 Completed the 15-hours of required supervision education to become a Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisor.

 Acquired 9 of the 25 hours of required experience in supervision of clinical practice.

This training is facilitated by Doctoral-level Counselor Educators who are Clinicians and Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisors. Instructional methods for the two-day training include lecture, role play, case study, small and large group discussion, written assignments, and supervision practice.

Envision Counseling, PLLC, has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education provider, ACEP No. 6724. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Envision Counseling, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

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This event will cover key aspects of assessing and treating anxiety disorders and OCD. It highlights diagnostic criteria, including distinctions between subtypes of OCD, and outlines how to conduct initial assessments using specific tools. It also addresses recognizing high-risk or treatment-resistant cases, knowing when to refer clients to higher levels of care, and the role of evidence-based treatments like ERP, CBT, and medication. It explores barriers to treatment engagement and strategies to overcome them, as well as the importance of family involvement and psychoeducation to improve treatment outcomes.

This in-person training offers 1.5 continuing education (CE) hours total*
*pending approval from the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WMHCA)

December 6, 2024
11:30am to 1:00pm
Mama Stortini’s Restaurant
1911 S 320th St.
Federal Way, WA 98003
Presented by OCD & Anxiety Center's Federal Way Program Director, Andrew Caughie, LMHC, CMHS

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/federal-way-erp