March 7, 2023
Columbia, TN
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A Beautiful Response to the Sexual Crisis - Youth Minister’s Retreat workshop session about the church’s response to gender identity and transgender issues. |
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March 7, 2023
Columbia, TN
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The Adolescent and Sexual Identity - Co-presented Youth Minister’s Retreat workshop session about gender identity for adolescents. |
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March 7, 2023
Columbia, TN
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The Psychology of Sexual Identity in Our Culture - Youth Minister’s Retreat workshop session about gender identity and transgender issues. |
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February 9, 2023
Henderson, TN
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Gender Dysphoria and Transgenderism - Lecture related to the experience of transgender identity as well as gender dysphoria and the appropriate response from the church. |
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February 8, 2023
Henderson, TN
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Same-Sex Attraction and Relationships - Lecture related to the experience of same-sex attraction and relationships and the appropriate response from the church. |
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October 1, 2022
Henderson, TN
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Dealing with Stress and Anxiety - Presentation at the annual Church Leadership Workshop about how to manage stress and anxiety as Christian leaders. |
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February 18, 2022
Jonesboro, AR
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More Ethical Than a TV Therapist - Continuing education presentation to staff of Families, Inc. Counseling Services reviewing ethical codes by applying them to various scenarios from television episodes. |
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January 15-16, 2022
Burlison, TN
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Let This Mind Be in You - Seminar at Gilt Edge church of Christ including seven presentations about mental health topics from a Biblical and mental health perspective. Specific topics included: A Content Mind: Depression; A Clear Mind: Addictions; A Comforted Mind: Trauma; A Caring Mind: Empathy; A Calm Mind: Anxiety; A Continuing Mind: Suicide; and Capturing This Mind. |
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November 17 and December 1, 2021
Henderson, TN
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More Ethical Than a TV Therapist - Continuing education presentation at FHU reviewing ethical codes by applying them to various scenarios from television episodes. |
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October 8, 2021
Atlanta, GA
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Proficient Documentation in Supervision - Co-presentation at national peer-reviewed Association for Counselor Education and Supervision conference. |
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May 3, 2021
Virtual
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Leveraging Data to Improve Clinical Care - Co-presentation of a poster at national peer-reviewed National Council for Behavioral Health Conference. |
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June 25, 2020
Virtual
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Ethical and Legal Expectations in Clinical Documentation - Co-presentation at national peer-reviewed American Mental Health Counselors Association Conference held online due to pandemic. |
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February 28, 2020
Jonesboro, AR
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Utilizing Data to Enhance Clinical Care - Continuing education presentation to staff of Families, Inc. Counseling Services discussing how assessment data can be integrated into treatment planning and care to improve the effectiveness of counseling. |
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February 14, 2020
New Orleans, LA
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Common Ethical Concerns in Couples and Family Counseling - Co-presentation at national peer-reviewed Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference about ethical guidelines to address boundary issues, documentation concerns, and other ethical issues in couples and family counseling. |
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February 6, 2020
Henderson, TN
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Stronger Families: How to Strengthen Foster and Adoptive Families - Lecture at FHU Annual Bible Lectureship related to ministering to families who are or are attempting to foster or adopt children. |
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October 25, 2019
Henderson, TN
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Spiritual Struggles, Fortitude, and Mental Health - Co-presentation at FHU's University Scholars' Day providing an overview of original research conducted in the area of spiritual struggles and mental health concerns. |
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October 11, 2019
Nashville, TN
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Complying with Ethical and Legal Standards in Mental Health Documentation - Co-presentation at American Association of Christian Counselors' National Conference about ethical and legal standards related to documentation in counseling records. |
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October 10, 2019
Nashville, TN
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God-Authored Marital Qualities from Research to Practice - Poster presentation at American Association of Christian Counselors' National Conference with student at national peer-reviewed conference examining religious qualities demonstrated by research to positively impact marriage. |
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September 6, 2019
Henderson, TN
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Healthy Thinking, Healthy Concern - Presentation within mental health seminar at Estes church of Christ discussing dealing with worry and anxiety form a Biblical and mental health perspective.
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May 3, 2019
Henderson, TN
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Current Popular Counseling Approaches – Co-presented continuing education presentation at Freed-Hardeman University discussing counseling theory, specifically Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Dr. Dana Baldwin and Caleb Vivio.
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April 18, 2019
Memphis, TN
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Treating Trauma Today – Co-presented continuing education presentation at Freed-Hardeman University discussing trauma, specifically Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma diagnoses with Dr. Paul Helton.
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February 28, 2019
Washington, DC
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Competent Clinical Documentation that Impresses Auditors – Co-presentation at Credible Behavioral Health Electronic Medical Records National Conference discussing best practices in documentation to produce clinically relevant and understandable documentation that pleases auditors.
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February 27, 2019
Washington, DC
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Ethical and Legal Responsibilities in Documentation – Presentation at Credible Behavioral Health Electronic Medical Records National Conference discussing the documentation requirements and expectations based upon HIPAA law and ethical standards.
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February 26, 2019
Washington, DC
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Utilizing BI to Monitor and Support Clinical Operations (Advanced) – Presentation at Credible Behavioral Health Electronic Medical Records National Conference demonstrating how to track, oversee, and improve clinical operations of mental health companies utilizing advanced reporting capabilities.
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February 22, 2019
New Orleans, LA
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Ethical and Legal Responsibilities in Documentation - Co-presentation at National peer-reviewed Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference by University of Holy Cross and National Board for Certified Counselors about ethical and legal standards related to documentation in mental health records.
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February 9, 2019
Henderson, TN
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Addressing Mental Illness - Invited presentation at the FHU Church Leadership Workshop 2019 discussing steps church leaders can take to help church members dealing with mental illnesses.
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November 30, 2018
Henderson, TN
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Spirituality in Counseling – Co-presented continuing education presentation at Freed-Hardeman University discussing the integration of spiritual concepts and issues into mental health counseling with Dr. Ryan Fraser.
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November 15, 2018
Memphis, TN
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Power, Boundaries and Legal Considerations: An Ethical Approach – Continuing education presentation at Freed-Hardeman University on ethical standards and practical application of boundaries in counseling relationships; co-presenters: Dr. Dana Baldwin (discussed power) and Dr. Stark Davis (discussed relevant legal standards).
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November 11, 2018
Nashville, TN
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Ethical and Practical Guidelines for Documentation - Peer-reviewed presentation at state conference (Tennessee Counselors Association) discussing guidelines for documentation of mental health records based upon codes of ethics and HIPAA law.
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October 14, 2018
Burlison, TN
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Renewing Your Mind: Godly Principles to be Mentally Healthy - Seminar at Gilt Edge church of Christ including 4 presentations about being dealing with mental struggles in a healthy way from a Biblical and mental health perspective.
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September 25, 2018
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Collaborative Documentation: Credible Behavioral Health Partner-Led Webinar Series - Presentation to online webinar discussing how to effectively and appropriately involve clients in producing the documentation of mental health services.
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May 18, 2018
Jackson, TN
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5 Years of the DSM-5: Advanced Diagnosis for Mental Health Professionals - Continuing education presentation to the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association reviewing the DSM-5, differential diagnosis, and diagnostic criteria of major mental illnesses.
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May 4, 2018
Jackson, TN
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Spirituality in Counseling – Co-presented continuing education presentation at Freed-Hardeman University discussing the integration of spiritual concepts and issues into mental health counseling with Dr. Ryan Fraser.
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April 22, 2018
Burlison, TN
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God's Answers for Grief Questions - Grief seminar at Gilt Edge church of Christ including 4 presentations about grief from a Biblical and mental health perspective.
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March 28, 2018
Baltimore, MD
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Ethical and Legal Responsibilities in Documentation – Co-presentation at Credible Behavioral Health Electronic Medical Records National Conference discussing the documentation requirements and expectations based upon HIPAA law and ethical standards.
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March 28, 2018
Baltimore, MD
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Credible BI to Support Clinical Operations – Presentation at Credible Behavioral Health Electronic Medical Records National Conference demonstrating how to track, oversee, and improve clinical operations of mental health companies utilizing advanced reporting capabilities.
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March 27, 2018
Baltimore, MD
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Collaborative Documentation – Presentation at Credible Behavioral Health Electronic Medical Records National Conference discussing how to effectively and appropriately involve clients in producing the documentation of mental health services.
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February 7, 2018
Henderson, TN
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Is a Monogamous Relationship Okay? - Lecture at FHU Annual Bible Lectureship related to the Biblical view of monogamy as it relates to same-sex relationships.
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February 6, 2018
Henderson, TN
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Use, Abuse, Recovery from Alcohol - Lecture at FHU Annual Bible Lectureship related to the use of alcohol, the abuse of alcohol, and how to recover from alcohol abuse.
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November 10, 2017
Nashville, TN
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Effective Use of Clinical Collaborative Documentation - Peer-reviewed presentation at state conference (Tennessee Counselors Association) discussing practical ways to collaborate with clients in forming documentation to enhance accuracy, time-savings, and client outcomes.
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November 3, 2017
Henderson, TN
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Power, Boundaries and Legal Considerations: An Ethical Approach – Continuing education presentation at Freed-Hardeman University on ethical standards and practical application of boundaries in counseling relationships; co-presenters: Dr. Dana Baldwin (discussed power) and Dr. Stark Davis (discussed relevant legal standards).
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October 27, 2017
Henderson, TN
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Spirituality and Marital Satisfaction – University Scholars' Day at FHU presentation to students and faculty providing an overview of original research conducted in the area of marriage and spirituality.
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August 15, 2017
Jackson, TN
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Self-Care for Nurses – Continuing education presentation to Tennessee Nurses Association, District 6 group concerning self-care to be more effective helpers.
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July 28, 2017
Jackson, TN
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Spirituality in Counseling – Co-presented continuing education presentation to the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association discussing the integration of spiritual concepts and issues into mental health counseling with Dr. Ryan Fraser.
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March 8, 2017
Baltimore, MD
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Collaborative Documentation – Presentation at Credible Behavioral Health Electronic Medical Records National Conference discussing how to effectively and appropriately involve clients in producing the documentation of mental health services.
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March 7, 2017
Baltimore, MD
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Credible BI to Support Clinical Operations – Presentation at Credible Behavioral Health Electronic Medical Records National Conference demonstrating how to track, oversee, and improve clinical operations of mental health companies utilizing advanced reporting capabilities.
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March 7, 2017
Baltimore, MD
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Credible Report Overview: From A to Z – Presentation at Credible Behavioral Health Electronic Medical Records National Conference explaining the options for reporting on medical record data from the Credible EMR system.
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October 10, 2016
Henderson, TN
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Longevity and Self Care for the Student Services Professional – Christian Professionals in Student Development Conference presentation for student services professionals about caring for self and mitigating stress in order to maintain long term career satisfaction.
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August 12, 2016
Henderson, TN
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Ethical Practice in a Digital Age – Co-presented continuing education presentation at Freed-Hardeman University discussing the implementation of technology in mental health practice in ethical ways with Mrs. Lisa Beene.
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May 20, 2016
Memphis, TN
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Self-Care for Helping Professionals – Continuing education presentation at Freed-Hardeman University discussing self-care research and sharing practical ideas to improve self-care by changes in and outside the workplace.
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April 22, 2016
Jonesboro, AR
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The Ethical Use of Technology in Mental Health – Continuing education presentation at Families, Inc. Counseling Services discussing how technology is utilized in mental health and personal safeguards to ensure ethical practice.
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March 31, 2016
Baltimore, MD
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Optimizing Credible to Support Clinical Operations – Presentation at Credible Behavioral Health Electronic Medical Records National Conference demonstrating how to utilize software tools to improve clinical operations in mental health care.
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March 30, 2016
Baltimore, MD
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Making Forms Work for You – Advanced – Presentation at Credible Behavioral Health Electronic Medical Records National Conference explaining advanced techniques to get the most use out of the electronic forms built into the Credible EMR system.
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March 29, 2016
Baltimore, MD
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BI to Support Clinical Operations – Presentation at Credible Behavioral Health Electronic Medical Records National Conference demonstrating the benefits of business intelligence charting and monitoring to impact clinical operations of mental health companies.
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March 26, 2016
Jackson, TN
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God’s Guidance for Grief – Presentation about Biblical examples of grief, tasks of grief, and helping people through grief in seminar hosted by the East Jackson church of Christ.
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February 13, 2016
Burleson, TN
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What is Marriage Counseling? – Presentation about purpose and benefits of marriage counseling at the annual Gilt Edge church of Christ congregational lectureship.
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February 13, 2016
Burleson, TN
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When to Get Help – Presentation about signs counseling may be beneficial at the annual Gilt Edge church of Christ congregational lectureship.
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October 16, 2015
Jackson, TN
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Compassion Fatigue and Burnout – Continuing education presentation at the Health Care Social Workers of West Tennessee Conference.
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June 19, 2015
Nashville, TN
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Self-Care for Helping Professionals - Continuing education presentation to the Tennessee chapter of the National Association of Social Workers discussing self-care research and sharing practical ideas to improve self-care by changes in and outside the workplace.
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April 12, 2015
Algood, TN
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Ways to Express Love in the Home - Presentation about expressing love in the home at the annual Algood church of Christ congregational lectureship.
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April 2, 2015
Dickson, TN
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Self-Care for Helping Professionals - Continuing education presentation discussing self-care research and sharing practical ideas to improve self-care by changes in and outside the workplace.
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March 26, 2015
Baltimore, MD
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BI to Support Clinical Operations -Presentation at conference demonstrating how to use Business Intelligence software to monitor and guide clinical practice in mental health.
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March 26, 2015
Baltimore, MD
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BI to Support Financial Operations -Presentation at conference demonstrating how to use Business Intelligence software to track financial processes in a mental health agency.
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March 25, 2015
Baltimore, MD
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Managing Workflow with Credible’s Report Feature -Presentation at conference demonstrating how to utilize software tools to guide and monitor workflows in mental health agencies.
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March 24, 2015
Baltimore, MD
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Making Forms Work for You: Advanced - Presentation at conference explaining advanced techniques to get the most use out of the electronic forms built into the Credible EMR system.
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February 7, 2015
Gilt Edge, TN
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How to Treat My Parents -Presentation about honoring and obeying parents at the annual Gilt Edge church of Christ congregational lectureship.
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February 7, 2015
Gilt Edge, TN
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Sibling Rivalry -Presentation about addressing sibling rivalry in families at the annual Gilt Edge church of Christ congregational lectureship.
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July 18,2014
Jonesboro, AR
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Differential Diagnosis – Continuing education presentation discussing the methods and keys to performing an accurate mental health differential diagnosis.
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June 20, 2014
Jonesboro, AR
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Latest Trends in Ethics: 2014 ACA Code of Ethics – Continuing education presentation introducing modifications made in the latest version of the American Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics.
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May 16, 2014
Jonesboro, AR
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Motivational Interviewing – Continuing education presentation introducing the theory, techniques, and application of Motivational Interviewing.
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March 28, 2014
Jonesboro, AR
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Documenting Play Therapy – Continuing education presentation to mental health professionals about how to properly and ethically document play therapy sessions.
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March 20, 2014
Baltimore, MD
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The What, Where, When, and Why of Reports – Presentation at the national conference for Credible Behavioral Health software focused on designing and utilizing reports to improve mental health care service delivery, program oversight, and management.
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March 19, 2014
Baltimore, MD
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Making Forms Work for You – Presentation at the national conference for Credible Behavioral Health software teaching providers how to improve the design of their documentation forms to simplify documentation, improve the quality of documentation, increase reporting power, and decrease training requirements.
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February 28, 2014
Jonesboro, AR
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Professional Consultation – Continuing education presentation to mental health professionals about the purpose and principles of utilizing professional consultation to improve the efficacy of therapy.
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February 6, 2014
Henderson, TN
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Ideas for Gratifying Marital Sex – Lecture at Freed-Hardeman University annual Bible Lectureship related to helping married couples learn principles which can increase the gratification of sex in marriage.
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January 31, 2014
Jonesboro, AR
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Compassion Fatigue and Burnout: Learning from the Literature – Continuing education presentation to mental health professionals in a self care day about the principles of recognizing and overcoming compassion fatigue and burnout.
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September 13, 2013
Jonesboro, AR
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Confidentiality and Other Ethical Issues in Play Therapy – Continuing education presentation to mental health professionals about the ethical issues of working with minors, and ethical issues unique to play therapy.
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August 16, 2013
Jonesboro, AR
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Putting the Professional in MHP: Engaging Families in Treatment – Continuing education presentation to mental health professionals about the need to engage families in treatment of children and adolescents, as well as tips to help engage families.
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June 28, 2013
Jonesboro, AR
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Transitioning to the DSM 5 – Co-presented continuing education presentation to mental health professionals about transitioning to the5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
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June 28, 2013
Jonesboro, AR
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Utilizing SFBT with Children and Adolescents – Continuing education presentation to mental health professionals about applying Solution Focused-Brief Therapy to the treatment of children and adolescents.
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March 29, 2013
Jonesboro, AR
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Dual Relationships in Mental Health – Continuing education presentation to mental health professionals about dual relationships, including evaluation of these relationships, ethical decision making, and safeguarding self against the problems of dual relationships.
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August 14, 2012
Marked Tree, AR
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Suicide Prevention – Presented to teachers, counselors, and other school staff of Marked Tree School District about preventing suicide.
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August 10, 2012
Osceola, AR
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Suicide Prevention – Co-presented to teachers, counselors, and other school staff of Osceola School District about preventing suicide.
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May 11, 2012
Jonesboro, AR
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Ethical Decision Making – Continuing education presentation to mental health professionals about implementing accepted ethical decision models to make ethical decisions.
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May 4, 2012
Jonesboro, AR
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Applying Therapeutic Techniques to the Classroom – Presentation at the Arkansas School Counselor Association Northeast Region Spring Meet covering the application of de-escalation and play techniques to classroom management.
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March 30, 2012
Jonesboro, AR
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Virtue Ethics in Clinical Practice – Co-presented continuing education presentation to mental health professionals comparing ACA and NASW codes of ethics by examining the virtues and principles underlying the codes of ethics in the two professions.
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March 30, 2012
Jonesboro, AR
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Effective Treatment Planning: Utilizing Client Input, Clinical Knowledge, and Outcomes Measures – Co-presented continuing education presentation to mental health professionals about how to formulate more effective treatment plans.
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2012
Various locations
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Pitfalls and Improvements in Documentation – Continuing education presentation to mental health professionals about common mistakes in documentation as well as ways to improve documentation of mental health services.
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January 16, 2012
Jonesboro, AR
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Planning and Providing a Successful Summer Therapy Group – co-presented a continuing education presentation about implementing psychotherapy groups for children.
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June, 2011
June, 2010
Virginia Beach, VA
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Technology Demonstrations – Demonstration of technology tools to assist first year students in the Ph.D. program and to assist in developing a professional e-portfolio.
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August, 2009
Osceola, AR
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Mental Health Information for Teachers – presented information on diagnoses teachers will likely see in the schools which should lead to a referral for a mental health assessment.
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