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SUMMARY:Stronger Together: Health\, Harm Reduction\, and Healing Relationships | In-person | Presented by Gwen Gallagher and Odalys Landa
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\nThis is open to the Community. No CEUs will be provided. \n  \nCome to this workshop to learn more about: \n\nhealthy conflict resolution\nhaving healthy boundaries in your relationships\ngreen and red flags in relationships\nunhealthy vs abusive relationships\nautonomy of supplies\nhaving healthy boundaries when using drugs\nnever using alone\n\nParticipate in a fun craft activity as well! \n  \nPRESENTERS \nGwen Gallagher is an Outreach & Prevention Advocate at Turning Point Domestic Violence Services. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in public health from Bradley University and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in public health with a focus in family and community health through Purdue University. She is licensed as a Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) and has worked with the youth population for many years. She truly believes that building up the next generation with important knowledge is essential for a healthy\, thriving community. \n \nOdalys Landa serves as the Outreach Coordinator for McHenry County\, diligently working in the fields of mental health and recovery since 2018. My lived experience as an Immigrant who used substances allows me to connect with my community and educate friends\, family and strangers who have needed someone who speaks their language. My experience working in MAT and in Kane/DuPage County has allowed me to expand my resources across 3 counties. Breaking the stigma in the Hispanic communities is my passion. I am a proud DACA recipient and will always advocate for any marginalized group.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/stronger-together/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:A Family-Centered Approach to Patient Care | Virtual | Presented by Jacqueline Rhew\, CADC\, LCPC\, and Robin Choquette\, PsyD
DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Board and the Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs have partnered to offer this training opportunity for our Behavioral Health network.\nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 1 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and ISBE CPDU’s for School Professionals  \n  \nSUMMARY and OBJECTIVES\n \nThis one-hour virtual CEU presentation introduces a family-centered approach to treating children\, adolescents\, and adults facing diverse psychiatric\, medical\, and behavioral health challenges\, such as school refusal\, substance use\, eating disorders\, trauma\, and mood disorders. Grounded in family systems theory and narrative therapy\, the session reframes individual symptoms within the context of family dynamics and engages families as collaborative partners in treatment. Participants will learn to leverage family strengths\, support caregivers\, and walk away with practical\, systemic strategies to promote emotional wellness and lasting change across various clinical settings. \nPRESENTERS \n\nJacqueline Rhew\, CADC\, LCPC\, is the co-founder of the Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs. She is an expert in her field and is called upon by hundreds of school districts\, family agencies and mental health facilities — locally and nationally — for consulting staff to better serve their youth. Jacqueline served as a Clinical Consultant for AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital for many years\, and previously served as Assistant Director for the School Anxiety/School Refusal Program — a program she was instrumental in creating and developing. She has facilitated 300-plus workshops for professionals and parents — locally and nationally — on topics ranging from anxiety\, school refusal\, parenting\, and self-injury. \nRobin Choquette\, Psy.D\, is the founder of Elite Performance Counseling\, where she provides psychological services to individuals\, couples\, and families in Illinois\, Iowa\, and Kansas. \nShe is the co-author of The Successful Parenting Workbook: Create Your Custom Plan for Raising Independent Children into Adulthood and co-host of the Successful Parenting Podcast. Dr. Choquette also delivers trainings and presentations for schools and private sports organizations at both local and national levels. \nPassionate about community involvement\, she serves on the board of directors for New Horizon Ranch\, where she combines her love for volunteering with her dedication to supporting families and communities.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/family-centered-approach/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T100000
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SUMMARY:Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Children and Adolescents Struggling with School Refusal/School Anxiety | Virtual | Presented by Jacqueline Rhew\, CADC\, LCPC\, and Lauren Hart\, MA\, LBS1
DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Board and the Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs have partnered to offer this training opportunity for our Behavioral Health network.\nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 1 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and ISBE CPDU’s for School Professionals \n  \nSUMMARY and OBJECTIVES\n \nSchool professionals and clinicians are invited to participate in a one-hour virtual training led by experts in school mental health and anxiety treatment. This interactive session will focus on understanding and supporting students experiencing school anxiety\, avoidance\, and refusal behaviors. Participants will explore the emotional\, social\, academic\, and environmental factors that contribute to attendance challenges and learn evidence-based strategies to improve student engagement\, school connectedness\, and successful attendance. Practical tools and resources will be shared\, including attendance plans\, family engagement strategies\, anxiety-management supports\, and intervention frameworks that can be implemented across school and clinical settings. \nThe training will include opportunities for discussion\, collaborative problem-solving\, and case-based learning. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their current practices\, share challenges\, and engage with colleagues to generate new ideas and solutions for supporting students and families. Through guided activities and expert facilitation\, attendees will identify barriers to school engagement\, develop targeted intervention strategies\, and create action steps that can be tailored to the unique needs of their students\, families\, and school communities. \nPRESENTER \n\nJacqueline Rhew\, CADC\, LCPC\, is the co-founder of the Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs. She is an expert in her field and is called upon by hundreds of school districts\, family agencies and mental health facilities — locally and nationally — for consulting staff to better serve their youth. Jacqueline served as a Clinical Consultant for AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital for many years\, and previously served as Assistant Director for the School Anxiety/School Refusal Program — a program she was instrumental in creating and developing. She has facilitated 300-plus workshops for professionals and parents — locally and nationally — on topics ranging from anxiety\, school refusal\, parenting\, and self-injury. \nLauren Hart\, MA\, LBS1\, has been a teacher for the past 18 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education\, a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education and a Learning Behavior Specialist Certification (LBS1). Before choosing to invest her time fully into building the company in response to community need\, she spent the 12 years prior as the Clinical Supervisor of Patient Education at Ascension- Alexian Brothers Behavioral Medicine\, overseeing nine programs at two locations. Before leading her team at the hospital\, she taught at the middle school and high school level\, in the general education setting as well as in a therapeutic day school and alternative high school program.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/assessment-and-intervention-strategies/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T153000
DTSTAMP:20260720T204211Z
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SUMMARY:WORLD TRAUMA DAY - Our Ancient Brain: Understanding Ourselves Through Evolution | In-Person | Presented by Gary Rukin\, LPC
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 5.5 IDFPR CEU’s for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \n* 1 hour Lunch on your own \n  \nSUMMARY \nThis training equips mental health professionals with an evolutionary\, trauma-informed lens for understanding clients. Its core idea is evolutionary mismatch: brains and bodies shaped over 6 million years struggle in modern environments\, producing anxiety\, depression\, ADHD\, addiction\, and a loneliness epidemic. It traces brain architecture\, the HPA axis and chronic stress\, and why humans uniquely suffer from rumination. The framework reframes symptoms as ancestral adaptations—reducing shame—and integrates with CBT\, DBT\, ACT\, EMDR\, as well as somatic approaches. It teaches six interventions: physiological sigh\, psychoeducation\, completing the stress cycle\, window-of-tolerance work\, nature prescription\, and social co-regulation\, closing with a practical 30-day integration plan. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nExplain how evolutionary biology shapes common mental health presentations\nRecognize ‘evolutionary mismatches’ in your own life and clinical practice\nDescribe the stress response (HPA axis\, cortisol) in accessible\, non-jargon language\nApply six interventions that align with evolved neurobiology\nUse psychoeducation about evolution to reduce client shame and increase self-compassion\nPractice three experiential exercises that generate embodied insight\nIntegrate evolutionary awareness into your existing trauma-informed clinical framework\nLeave with a concrete 30-day integration plan for your own practice\n\nPRESENTER \nGary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS\, has worked in Community Mental Health for the past thirteen years. He serves as the Trauma-Informed Coordinator for the McHenry County Mental Health Board\, and has presented trainings on Dialectical Behavior Therapy\, Understanding Psychosis\, Understanding and Treating Emotional Trauma\, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Thresholds\, The Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Recovery Conference\, Northwestern University Hospital\, and the Illinois Department of Human Services. \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/world-trauma-day/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260901T152637Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics and Boundaries in Trauma Informed Care & Cultural Competence in Clinical Practice | In-Person | Presented by Mark Sanders\, LCSW\, CADC
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION & WAITLIST IS FULL\nFREE: 6 IDFPR CEU’s for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA\n* In order to receive the CEU’s\, you’ll have to attend the FULL TRAINING. \n* 1 hour Lunch on your own \nEthics and Boundaries in Trauma Informed Care\n \nSummary: The great majority of clients seeking behavioral health services have histories of trauma. Topics covered in this skill-building presentation include: An historical perspective on the challenges in addressing trauma; advocacy and trauma informed care; Addressing 5 types of traumatic stress disorders; The iatrogenic effect and trauma informed care; How to avoid doing harm; Establishing healthy boundaries in trauma informed care and\, How to become a trauma informed organization. \nObjectives: by the end of this presentation participants will be able to: \n\nEffectively advocate for clients with trauma histories.\nEstablish healthy boundaries with clients with trauma histories.\nAvoid doing harm.\nArticulate how to ethically address 5 types of traumatic stress disorders.\nIdentify strategies for becoming a trauma informed organization.\n\n  \nCultural Competence In The Clinical Relationship\n \nSummary: Topics covered in this skill-building workshop include: the differences between cultural competence and cultural humility; Cultural responsive counseling; intersectionality and effective cross cultural counseling; integrating cultural responsiveness and evidence based practices; guidelines for culturally and linguistically appropriate services: organizational cultural responsiveness. \nObjectives: By the end of this presentation participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate the differences between cultural competence and cultural humility.\nStrive for cultural humility in clinical relationships.\nExplore intersectionality in the clinical relationship.\nBe a more effective cross cultural counselor\nIntegrate culture and evidence based practices.\nUse CLAS Standards to guide work across cultures.\n\nPRESENTER \n \n\nMark Sanders\, LCSW\, CADC\, is Founder and CEO of On The Mark Consulting an international speaker and consulting organization in behavioral health whose impact and results have reached audiences and organizations throughout the United States\, Europe\, Canada\, Africa\, Lithuania\, West Indies and Guam. Mark is the recipient of four lifetime achievement awards including the prestigious NAADAC Enlightenment Award. He was one of three finalists for the National Association for Addiction Professionals 50th Anniversary Legends Award. Mark is also the recipient of the Illinois Certification Board’s Professional of the Year Award\, The Illinois Certification Board\, Jessica Hayes Lifetime Achievement Award\, Faces and Voice of Recovery Innovations in Recovery Award and The Barbara Bacon Award for outstanding contributions to the social work profession as a Loyola University of Chicago alumni.  \nMark is the author of five books on behavioral health recovery. Recent writings include: Slipping Through the Cracks: Intervention Strategies For Clients With Multiple Addictions Disorders and Relationship Detox: A Counselors Guide To Helping Clients Develop Healthy Relationships In Recovery. He was lead writer on a trauma informed gun violence prevention curriculum which is being implemented in several large cities in the United States. His groundbreaking monograph Recovery Management co-authored with historians William White and Earnest Kurtz helped shift addictions treatment and recovery from the acute care model solely towards a Recovery Oriented System of Care. Mark has had two stories published in the New York Times bestselling book series\, Chicken Soup for The Soul. \nMark has also had a 30 year career as a university educator having taught at The University of Chicago\, Loyola University of Chicago and Illinois State University School’s of Social Work. He is co-founder of Serenity Academy Chicago\, a program which sponsors recovery-oriented peer groups in local high schools. \n\n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/ethics-and-cultural-competence/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T210000
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SUMMARY:"Paper Spiders" Community Movie Meetup with Discussion | In-person
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\nThis is open to the Community. No CEUs will be provided. \nNorthern Illinois Recovery Center and the Mental Health Board are sponsoring a Community Movie Meetup followed by a discussion on mental health and substance use. The movie will be “Paper Spiders” – Rated TV-MA. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/paper-spiders/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T143103Z
CREATED:20260612T143103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T143103Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Committee of the Whole Meeting
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URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-committee-of-the-whole-meeting-2/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T123000
DTSTAMP:20260720T195003Z
CREATED:20260601T190022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T195003Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Better Suicide Risk Assessment: The Nuts and Bolts of the Columbia Protocol | Virtual | Presented by Adam Lesser\, LCSW
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 1.5 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \n  \nSUMMARY\n \nThe Columbia Protocol (C-SSRS) (www.cssrs.columbia.edu) is now widely recognized as a gold-standard\, innovative suicide risk screening tool. It has been implemented in many systems across the US and abroad with tremendous benefit– identification of people who would have otherwise been missed while redirecting scarce resources. Evaluation in hospital-based psychiatric emergency departments when it is not necessary is costly\, sometimes traumatic\, and may be less effective in routing people into ongoing care. This workshop will review the development of the C-SSRS and its administration\, covering its items predictive of increased risk. Participants will learn about how to administer the full and screening versions of the tool\, how to customize the tool and how to interpret results.  Population-specific editions will also be reviewed (very young children\, military\, etc.). Training will include didactic\, video demonstration and role play training techniques. \nOBJECTIVES \n1. Explain how screening with the C-SSRS can be used to identify at-risk individuals and identify steps taken to implement a comprehensive screening program that includes targeted and public health approaches to prevention \n2. Describe how utilizing a systemic best practice measurement\, the C-SSRS\, to identify suicidal ideation and behavior results in improved identification and precision\, which ultimately saves lives \n3. Learn the types of suicidal ideation and the four behaviors that are predictive of imminent risk and how to administer the C-SSRS full and screener scales \nPRESENTER \nAdam Lesser\, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker\, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatric Social Work in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons\, Lecturer at the Columbia University School of Social Work and the Deputy Director of the Columbia Lighthouse Project at the New York State Psychiatric Institute where he assists with all suicide prevention activities related to public health including the international dissemination and implementation of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). He has published\, presented internationally and consulted to state and local governments on best practices for suicide risk identification and prevention. His work has been featured in Social Work Today Magazine and on Atlanta National Public Radio\, CNN-Espanol\, Univision and other local print and television media outlets.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/building-a-better-suicide-risk-assessment/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T163604Z
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SUMMARY:"Violet" Community Movie Meetup with Discussion | In-person
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\nThis is open to the Community. No CEUs will be provided. \nNorthern Illinois Recovery Center and the Mental Health Board are sponsoring a Community Movie Meetup followed by a discussion on mental health and substance use. The movie will be “Violet” Rated R – *Age requirement is 17+ unless accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/violet-community-movie-meetup/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T152929Z
CREATED:20260508T210307Z
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SUMMARY:When Anxiety Isn’t Just Anxiety: Recognizing\, Understanding\, and Treating OCD in Clinical Practice | In-Person | Presented by Laura Miller\, LCPC\, R-DMT
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nFREE: 3 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \n  \nSUMMARY\n \nThis 3-hour training provides a practical\, clinically grounded overview of OCD\, including how it presents across subtypes\, how to differentiate it from other conditions\, and how to identify when referral for specialized treatment is appropriate. \nThe training is designed to help providers feel more confident recognizing OCD in its less obvious forms\, and to better understand the treatment approaches that lead to meaningful change. \nThe goals are to increase provider confidence in identifying OCD across a range of presentations\, improve differentiation between OCD\, anxiety\, and related conditions\, and to support more accurate and timely referrals for evidence-based treatment. \nOBJECTIVES \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nIdentify core features of OCD\, including intrusive thoughts\, compulsions\, and the anxiety-compulsion cycle\nRecognize common OCD subtypes (e.g.\, harm\, relationship\, contamination\, existential\, “pure O”)\nDifferentiate OCD from generalized anxiety\, trauma-related rumination\, and other overlapping presentations\nUnderstand the principles of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and why it is the gold standard treatment\nIdentify when a referral for specialized OCD treatment is appropriate\n\nPRESENTER \nLaura Miller\, LCPC\, R-DMT\, is a licensed clinical therapist\, private practice owner\, and group facilitator specializing in OCD and anxiety. She uses evidence-based approaches\, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)\, to help clients break free from cycles of overthinking\, fear\, and self-doubt. \nLaura is known for her structured\, practical approach and her ability to make complex patterns feel understandable and actionable. She also brings a background in movement and aerial arts\, offering a grounded\, experiential lens on emotional regulation and change. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/when-anxiety-isnt-just-anxiety/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T182545Z
CREATED:20260427T175701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T182545Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Eligibility and Access to Illinois’ Medicaid Waiver Services | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\nThis is open to the Community. No CEUs will be provided. \n  \nSUMMARY\n \nThis session provides an overview of Illinois’ PUNS database and waiting list for Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waiver Services for individuals with developmental disabilities. It covers eligibility\, required documentation\, enrollment\, available services\, and what to expect while waiting for funding\, as well as alternative supports such as respite care and the DHS Division of Rehabilitation Services Home Services Program. \nPRESENTER \n \n\nJennifer Rowzee\, M. Ed. brings over two decades of dedicated service to individuals with developmental disabilities\, with a career rooted in advocacy\, support coordination\, and person-centered care. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and has been an advocate and service provider since 1996. With 13 years of experience as a Pre-Admission Screening agent\, Jennifer has built a reputation for compassion\, professionalism\, and a deep understanding of the systems that support individuals and families. Her earlier role as a Case Manager at a provider agency gave her firsthand insight into the needs of both clients and staff\, laying the foundation for her leadership approach today. \nAs Associate Program Director\, Jennifer leverages her expertise to ensure high-quality service delivery\, promote staff development\, and strengthen community connections. Her leadership is informed by a commitment to equity\, empowerment\, and the belief that all individuals deserve to live with dignity and choice. \n\n\n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/understanding-eligibility-medicaid-waiver/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210959Z
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SUMMARY:"The Way Back" Community Movie Meetup with Discussion | In-person
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\nThis is open to the Community. No CEUs will be provided. \nNorthern Illinois Recovery Center and the Mental Health Board are sponsoring a Community Movie Meetup followed by a discussion on mental health and substance use. The movie will be “The Way Back” Rated R – *Age requirement is 17+ unless accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/the-way-back-community-movie-meetup/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260720T190827Z
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SUMMARY:Deepening and Expanding Somatic Techniques: The Embodiment of Trauma and Stress Part II | In-Person| Presented by Becky Carter\, LCPC
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\n*There will be a 1 hour lunch break on your own. \nFREE: 5 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA  \nSUMMARY\n \nThis training is for practitioners seeking to deepen their connection with the somatic model and the impact of stress and trauma on the nervous system. It will assist those seeking to better understand the embodied stress experience across a variety of settings and treatment scenarios. This training offers a deeper immersion into somatic therapy principles and practices utilized by the presenter. Designed for clinicians and practitioners with some knowledge of somatic approaches\, this course emphasizes the refined clinical skills of embodied presence and moment-to-moment attunement to nervous system dynamics.  The presenter will demonstrate methods of titration into somatic witnessing for shame reduction. \nParticipants will expand their awareness of ways to support somatic inquiry and sensation awareness for those with body disconnection or dissociation\, sensation fear\, and body sensation overwhelm which can be features of the neurodivergence that trauma often creates. Through experiential activities\, participants will gain a better understanding of the arc of a somatic session and methods of resourcing\, sensing activation states and feeling awareness while supporting body capacity and wisdom. The presenter will discuss the importance of somatic self-resourcing on the part of the embodied witness\, therapist\, helper\, teacher\, and crisis supporter and explore methods for coping with vicarious somatic stress and fatigue. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nDemonstrate increased understanding of embodied presence as a core clinical skill in somatic practice.\nApply principles of titration and somatic witnessing to support shame reduction and greater client safety.\nExplain the arc of a somatic session\, including resourcing\, sensing activation states\, and supporting feeling awareness while honoring body capacity and wisdom.\nCultivate greater awareness of practitioner self-resourcing and responses to vicarious somatic stress and fatigue.\n\nPRESENTER \nBecky Carter\, LCPC\, is a biracial\, cisgender\, transracially adopted female with West African and Sicilian ancestors. She has two black adopted children. \nBecky has been a trauma therapist for over 20 years helping heal the wounds of relational trauma that occur in-utero and beyond. She is trained in Somatic Experiencing\, Internal Family Systems\, Transformative Touch Therapy for the treatment of Developmental Trauma\, and in the Treatment of Complex Trauma and Dissociation. \nBecky works with adults\, teens\, couples\, and groups with expertise in healing the wounds associated with Racial Trauma\, Complex Trauma and Dissociation\, Sexual Trauma and Issues of Trauma and Loss in Adoption. Becky facilitates groups for Male Survivors of Sexual Trauma. She also provides support and community education on Racial Trauma and Decolonizing Therapy Methods; with focus on the somatic impact of the chronic and sustained experience of oppression. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/somatic_techniques/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T110000
DTSTAMP:20260331T163937Z
CREATED:20260331T163100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T163937Z
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SUMMARY:Behavioral Health Resource Fair for School Professionals | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity for school professionals to connect with area providers and learn about the helpful resources and services available in our community. Boost your ability to provide information and referrals to the families and individuals you work with. Everyone is welcome to attend! 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/behavioral-health-resource-fair-for-school-professionals-in-person/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,School Professionals,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260325T152908Z
CREATED:20260325T152908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T152908Z
UID:10001911-1776276000-1776286800@mc708.org
SUMMARY:"Beautiful Boy" Community Movie Meetup with Discussion | In-person
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\nThis is open to the Community. No CEUs will be provided. \nNorthern Illinois Recovery Center and the Mental Health Board are sponsoring a Community Movie Meetup followed by a discussion on mental health and substance use. The movie will be “Beautiful Boy” Rated R – *Age requirement is 17+ unless accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/beautiful-boy-community-movie-meetup-with-discussion-in-person/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260304T170250Z
CREATED:20260302T205922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T170250Z
UID:10001910-1773856800-1773867600@mc708.org
SUMMARY:"A Star is Born" Community Movie Meetup with Discussion | In-person
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\nThis is open to the Community. No CEUs will be provided. \nNorthern Illinois Recovery Center and the Mental Health Board are sponsoring a Community Movie Meetup followed by a discussion on mental health and substance use. The movie will be “A Star is Born” (2018) Rated R – *Age requirement is 17+ unless accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/movie-night-with-discussion-in-person/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260311T163852Z
CREATED:20260224T154744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T163852Z
UID:10001909-1778173200-1778180400@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Town Hall | In Person
DESCRIPTION:Let your voice be heard in matters of…Mental Health\, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities\, and Substance Use. This is your chance to make a difference in McHenry County and help shape its future.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-town-hall/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260224T153158Z
CREATED:20260224T153158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T153158Z
UID:10001908-1776877200-1776877200@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-regular-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T180000
DTSTAMP:20260224T153031Z
CREATED:20260224T153009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T153031Z
UID:10001907-1777399200-1777399200@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-regular-board-meeting/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T103000
DTSTAMP:20260209T212121Z
CREATED:20260209T205614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T212121Z
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SUMMARY:Gambling Disorder\, Loved Ones\, Affected Others and Treatment | Virtual | Presented by Michelle L. Malkin\, JD\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 1.5 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA (Pending) \n  \nSUMMARY\n \nResearch shows that an individual with gambling disorder affects on average 5-7 additional people. For some\, the number is even higher. This impact on others can have major consequences on their lives\, including financial\, mental health\, social\, legal\, and more. This presentation will explore the outcomes of gambling disorder on others and the need for treatment and resources centered on their experiences. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nParticipants will be able to identify the potential gambling-related harms on loved ones and affected others.\nParticipants will be able to screen affected others in terms of their individual needs.\nParticipants will be able to provide the appropriate assistance and treatment for affected others.\n\nPRESENTER \n \nMichelle L. Malkin\, JD\, PhD\, directs the Gambling Research and Policy Initiative (GRPI) at East Carolina University\, where she also serves as an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology. Her research examines how gambling affects individuals\, families\, and communities — with a focus on behavioral risks and gambling-related harms in under-studied populations. Dr. Malkin’s scholarship bridges research\, policy\, and practice to promote evidence-based responses to gambling harm. She has earned national recognition\, including awards from the National Council on Problem Gambling and multiple honors from ECU for innovation\, research excellence\, and community engagement. She is the creator of the Gambling-Motivated Crime Diversion Checklist\, an innovative tool used to guide criminal justice interventions and diversion programs\, and co-creator of the Emerging Adult Gambling Screen (EAGS)\, a gambling-related harm screening tool specifically designed and validated for adults under the age of 25.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/gambling-disorder-loved-ones-affected-others-and-treatment-virtual-presented-by-michelle-l-malkin-jd-phd/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T141856Z
CREATED:20260203T161459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T141856Z
UID:10001890-1789491600-1789495200@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Committee of the Whole Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-committee-of-the-whole-meeting/2026-09-15/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T141856Z
CREATED:20260203T161459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T141856Z
UID:10001887-1773939600-1773943200@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Committee of the Whole Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-committee-of-the-whole-meeting/2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T141856Z
CREATED:20260203T161459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T141856Z
UID:10001888-1776790800-1776794400@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Committee of the Whole Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-committee-of-the-whole-meeting/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T180000
DTSTAMP:20260202T211812Z
CREATED:20260202T211753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T211812Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting-10/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260303T210300Z
CREATED:20260108T212546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T210300Z
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SUMMARY:The Lingering Shadow: Navigating the Depths of Traumatic Grief | In-Person| Presented by Gary Rukin\, LPC
DESCRIPTION:REGISTERATION IS CLOSED. **Please email Kris Doherty at kdoherty@mc708.org to be added to the Waitlist.\nFREE: 3 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA\n  \nSUMMARY\n \nThis presentation examines traumatic grief as a profound and often disabling response to sudden or violent loss that disrupts the natural grieving process and overwhelms identity\, meaning-making\, and emotional regulation. It differentiates traumatic grief from normative grief and PTSD\, emphasizing how trauma fragments memory\, arrests emotional processing\, and freezes aspects of identity. The presentation explores how cultural\, spiritual\, and contextual factors shape grief experiences\, as well as the acute aftermath of loss\, which may include shock\, intense sadness\, anxiety\, and somatic symptoms. Healing is framed as a compassionate\, trauma-informed process that supports narrative reconstruction\, mindfulness\, self-compassion\, and creative expression. The presentation underscores the importance of self-care\, professional boundaries\, and supportive networks for both clinicians and those they serve. \nOBJECTIVES \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nDefine and Understand Traumatic Grief\nDescribe Traumatic vs. Episodic Memory\nExplain Why Traumatic Loss is an Identity Crisis\nDescribe the Importance of Cultural\, Spiritual & Contextual Factors\nCharacterize the Immediate Aftermath of a Traumatic Loss\nDelineate likely long-term effects\nUnderstand Multifaceted and Compassionate Approaches to Healing\nIdentify Useful Therapeutic Modalities\nApply Self-Care Practices for Yourself & Clients\nEvaluate Ceremonial Healing practices\n\nPRESENTER \nGary Rukin\, LPC has worked in Community Mental Health for the past thirteen years. He serves as the Trauma-Informed Coordinator for the McHenry County Mental Health Board\, and has presented trainings on Dialectical Behavior Therapy\, Understanding Psychosis\, Understanding and Treating Emotional Trauma\, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Thresholds\, The Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Recovery Conference\, Northwestern University Hospital\, and the Illinois Department of Human Services. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/the-lingering-shadow-navigating-the-depths-of-traumatic-grief-in-person-presented-by-gary-rukin-lpc/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161920Z
CREATED:20260105T210849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T161920Z
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SUMMARY:Fragmentation and Dissociation in the Wake of Complex Trauma | In-Person| Presented by Becky Carter\, LCPC
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSED – To be put on the Waitlist\, Email Kris Doherty at kdoherty@mc708.org.\n*There will be a 1 hour lunch break on your own. \nFREE: 5 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \n  \nSUMMARY\n \nFragmentation and dissociation are the protective and adaptive responses to trauma – especially when escape\, resistance\, or external support is unavailable. Survivors of trauma\, particularly those abused in early childhood\, create ways to minimize pain and preserve functioning. \nUnderstanding dissociation as a survival response and recognizing fragmentation in the therapy process is essential when working with survivors of trauma like abuse\, neglect\, torture\, domestic violence\, oppression\, and combat. Dissociated experiences create immense shame for survivors and are often underreported\, unrecognized\, and underassessed in the therapeutic relationship. \nThis training explores the spectrum of dissociation\, from numbing and disconnecting to severe disruptions in consciousness\, body sensation\, awareness\, memory\, identity\, and perception. This training will include an exploration of the connection between trauma fragmentation\, different types of dissociative disorders\, symptom presentation\, as well as contemporary treatment modalities. \nOBJECTIVES \nUpon completion of training participants will: \n1. Be able to identify dissociative disorders and associated criteria.\n2. Gain an understanding of dissociative and fragmented responses in clinical interactions.\n3. Identify conditions in which trauma leads to dissociation and fragmentation.\n4. Learn at least two treatment approaches for working with dissociation. \n  \nPRESENTER \nBecky Carter\, LCPC\, is a biracial\, cisgender\, transracially adopted female with West African and Sicilian ancestors. She has two black adopted children. \nBecky has been a trauma therapist for over 20 years helping heal the wounds of relational trauma that occur in-utero and beyond. She is trained in Somatic Experiencing\, Internal Family Systems\, Transformative Touch Therapy for the treatment of Developmental Trauma\, and in the Treatment of Complex Trauma and Dissociation. \nBecky works with adults\, teens\, couples\, and groups with expertise in healing the wounds associated with Racial Trauma\, Complex Trauma and Dissociation\, Sexual Trauma and Issues of Trauma and Loss in Adoption. Becky facilitates groups for Male Survivors of Sexual Trauma. She also provides support and community education on Racial Trauma and Decolonizing Therapy Methods; with focus on the somatic impact of the chronic and sustained experience of oppression. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/cptsd-and-fragmentation-in-the-wake-of-complex-trauma-in-person-presented-by-becky-carter-lcpc/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T190000
DTSTAMP:20251230T161138Z
CREATED:20251230T161138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T161138Z
UID:10001884-1767718800-1767726000@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Special Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-special-board-meeting-12/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260401T210532Z
CREATED:20251223T215048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T210532Z
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SUMMARY:Building the Supervisory Relationship | In-Person| Presented by Sonya Lorelle\, PhD\, LCPC\, RPT-S\, NCC and Katherine ("Katie") Atkins\, PhD\, LCPC\, NCC\, ACS
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\n1 hour lunch on your own. \nFREE: 6 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, and Psychologists \nSUMMARY\n \nThis 6-hour intensive workshop supports Illinois-licensed counselors and supervisors in developing effective\, ethical\, and culturally responsive supervisory relationships. Aligned with the ACA Code of Ethics (2014)\, Sections F.1–F.10\, CACREP 2024 supervision standards\, and Illinois supervision expectations\, the training focuses on supervisory alliance development\, feedback delivery\, rupture-repair strategies\, and parallel process awareness. Participants engage in skills practice\, role-plays\, and structured observation to enhance relational safety\, accountability\, and supervisee growth across diverse clinical contexts. \nOBJECTIVES \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nDescribe key components of the supervisory alliance.\nDemonstrate effective feedback and rupture-repair strategies.\nApply multicultural and power-aware approaches to supervision.\n\nPRESENTERS \nSonya Lorelle\, PhD\, LCPC\, RPT-S\, NCC\, is a licensed clinical professional counselor\, registered play therapist-supervisor\, and counseling professor with a deep passion for human development\, healing\, and creative expression. She earned her PhD in Counselor Education from Old Dominion University and her MS in Counseling from Missouri State University. With over 25 years of experience in clinical and academic settings\, Sonya specializes in grief and loss\, play therapy\, clinical supervision\, and integrating neuroscience into the counseling process. She is the co-developer of the Transcending Model of Loss\, a developmental\, lifelong approach to understanding grief in all its forms\, including invisible losses like identity shifts\, divorce\, and estrangement. She is also the co-founder of Blooming Life Institute\, LLC. \nKatherine (“Katie”) Atkins\, PhD\, LCPC\, NCC\, ACS is a licensed professional counselor in Illinois and Wisconsin\, a National Certified Counselor\, an Approved Clinical Supervisor\, and holds a Professional Educator License in School Counseling. Katie holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and has extensive experience in clinical practice\, supervision\, and counselor education. She has authored or co-authored a textbook for counselors\, numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters\, delivered over 65 professional presentations\, and is the recipient of multiple teaching awards. She is also the co-founder of Blooming Life Institute\, LLC. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/building-the-supervisory-relationship-in-person-presented-by-katherine-katie-atkins-phd-lcpc-ncc-acs/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260211T161133Z
CREATED:20251223T212107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T161133Z
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SUMMARY:Boundaries and Ethics in Supervision | In-Person| Presented by Katherine ("Katie") Atkins\, PhD\, LCPC\, NCC\, ACS
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\n1 hour lunch on your own. \nFREE: 6 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, and Psychologists \nSUMMARY\n \nThis 6-hour intensive training is designed for Illinois-licensed counselors and supervisors seeking to strengthen ethical decision-making and boundary management in clinical supervision. Grounded in the ACA Code of Ethics (2014)\, Sections F.1–F.10 and aligned with CACREP 2024 supervision competencies and Illinois supervisor requirements\, this workshop addresses power dynamics\, dual relationships\, documentation\, gatekeeping\, and technology-related boundary risks. Through applied case analysis\, ethical decision-making models\, and supervision contract development\, participants will gain practical tools to support ethical\, legally sound\, and effective supervision practice. \nOBJECTIVES \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nIdentify common ethical and boundary risks in clinical supervision.\nApply an ethical decision-making model to supervision dilemmas.\nDevelop supervision contracts and documentation aligned with Illinois standards.\n\n  \nPRESENTER \nKatherine (“Katie”) Atkins\, PhD\, LCPC\, NCC\, ACS is a licensed professional counselor in Illinois and Wisconsin\, a National Certified Counselor\, an Approved Clinical Supervisor\, and holds a Professional Educator License in School Counseling. Katie holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and has extensive experience in clinical practice\, supervision\, and counselor education. She has authored or co-authored a textbook for counselors\, numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters\, delivered over 65 professional presentations\, and is the recipient of multiple teaching awards. She is also the co-founder of Blooming Life Institute\, LLC. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/boundaries-and-ethics-in-supervision/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190056Z
CREATED:20251222T194311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T190056Z
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SUMMARY:The Shadow’s Gift: Healing Shame and Reclaiming Your True Self | In-Person| Presented by Gary Rukin\, LPC
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSED – To be put on the Waitlist\, Email Kris Doherty at kdoherty@mc708.org.\nFREE: 5.5 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \n  \nSUMMARY\n \nThis transformative presentation guides participants through the complex landscape of shame—an emotion that shapes identity\, relationships\, and mental health\, yet often remains hidden and unspoken. Drawing on the pioneering work of Carl Jung and contemporary neuroscience\, the session explores how shame creates the shadow self\, influencing behavior and perpetuating cycles of self-rejection. \nThrough vivid imagery\, practical exercises\, and compassionate guidance\, attendees learn to recognize and integrate their shadow\, transforming shame from a source of pain into a pathway for healing and authenticity. The presentation offers actionable strategies for therapists and individuals alike\, including somatic grounding\, vulnerability practices\, self-compassion exercises\, and guided imagery. \nParticipants will leave with a deeper understanding of shame’s origins\, its impact on the psyche\, and a toolkit for fostering resilience\, connection\, and wholeness. Whether you are a clinician\, educator\, or someone seeking personal growth\, this presentation provides a roadmap for turning the darkness of shame into the gold of self-acceptance. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nDefine shame and distinguish it from guilt in psychological contexts.\nExplore the developmental origins and social factors contributing to shame.\nAnalyze the impact of shame on mental health and trauma responses.\nSummarize Jung’s concept of the shadow self and its clinical relevance.\nExplain neurobiological mechanisms underlying shame and its physical manifestations.\nIllustrate the interactive cycle between shame and the shadow self.\nIdentify evidence-based healing practices for addressing and transforming shame.\nDiscuss the therapeutic importance of vulnerability\, empathy\, and compassion.\nApply strategies for integrating shame resilience into personal and professional practice.\nEvaluate methods for reclaiming strengths and “harvesting gold” from the shadow.\n\nPRESENTER \nGary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS\, has worked in Community Mental Health for the past fourteen years. He serves as the Trauma-Informed Coordinator for the McHenry County Mental Health Board\, and has presented trainings on Dialectical Behavior Therapy\, Understanding Psychosis\, Understanding and Treating Emotional Trauma\, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Thresholds\, The Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Recovery Conference\, Northwestern University Hospital\, and the Illinois Department of Human Services. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/the-shadows-gift-healing-shame-and-reclaiming-your-true-self/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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