Outspoken Counseling & Consulting, LLC

Join us at the 2024 Diversity in Play Therapy Summit for an inspiring Fireside Chat featuring a discussion of the book series "The Invisible String" with Dana Wyss, Patricia Karst, and our Summit Host, Carmen Jimenez-Pride.

This session will explore the powerful themes of connection, love, and healing presented in the series and how these concepts can be applied in play therapy to support clients of all backgrounds.

🎟️ Secure your spot now and be ready for an inspiring and educational experience at the 2024 Diversity in Play Therapy Summit.

Can't wait to see you there, grab your Play Pass today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/carmenjimenezpridelcsw/1202570⁠
Save the date, December 7-8, 2024, we can't wait to see you soon!⁠
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For more information, please visit: ⁠
www.diversityinplaytherapy.com⁠

I'm thrilled to introduce the Sandtray Scribe, the very first magazine dedicated entirely to sandtray therapy! This groundbreaking publication is created for therapists, by therapists.

Check it out here: https://sandtraytherapy.org/sandtray-scribe/

This is more than simply a vacation or a continuing education opportunity. It's a beautifully balanced experience designed to nurture every aspect of who you are: both the playful adventurer and the dedicated professional.

Enhance your play therapy skills while immersing yourself in joy, relaxation, and meaningful connections aboard the world-renowned Norwegian Cruise Lines. Join us as we blend learning with leisure, sailing through a week filled with playful exploration and professional growth.

https://juliereising.com/play-therapy-on-the-high-seas/

I’m thrilled to announce that I'll be speaking at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference from August 7-9, 2024, at the Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld!

Join us live or virtually. For more details, visit pesi.com/kids24

Hey Friends! Are you a member of the EMDR International Association? If so, check your inbox for the board election email! I am excited to announce that I made the ballot for the board. I would be honored to have your vote!

🌟 **Save the Date!** 🌟

Join us for an unforgettable Therapists at Play Summer Camp experience!

📅 **Dates**: May 15-18, 2025
📍 **Location**: High Springs Florida (Getaway Gilchrist Springs)

Get ready for:
- Experiential Trainings
- Fun Activities
- Campfires & Conversations
- Relaxation & Rejuvenation

Stay tuned for more details! You won't want to miss this adventure.

✨ **Mark your calendar and prepare for an incredible journey!** ✨

Join our Facebook group to stay connected:
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I am thrilled to announce that I have reached a new milestone in my professional career by becoming an EMDR Consultant! A heartfelt thank you to Jackie Flynn for her unwavering support over the past four years as I completed my journey to becoming a certified EMDR therapist and now a consultant!

I am thrilled to announce that I had the opportunity to collaborate with Bess Wightman of Lights Planner Action to create a therapy journal!

This journal is designed to help you effectively document your therapy journey with detailed logs for appointments, medications, and mood.

Check it out:
https://lightsplanneraction.co/products/therapy-journal-printed

Internal Family Systems Drop-In Consultation Group

Prerequisite: IFS Informed
Meeting Dates: Mondays 8/5, 8/19, 9/9, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21
Time: 2pm to 3:30pm Eastern Time
Cost: $60.00

This group will meet via ZOOM. These hours will count towards IFS certification.
This group is limited to 6 participants per session.

https://form.jotform.com/241365398149163

Brainspotting is a therapeutic technique developed by Dr. David Grand in 2003. It's based on the premise that eye positions can indicate where a person is holding trauma or emotional tension in their brain. During a brainspotting session, the therapist helps the client identify these "brainspots," which are specific eye positions correlated with emotional or traumatic experiences.

The therapist guides the client's gaze to these brainspots while the client recalls the distressing memory or experiences associated with them. This process is believed to facilitate the processing and release of stored traumatic or emotional material in the brain. Brainspotting is often used to treat various mental health issues, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and performance anxiety.

Unlike some other forms of therapy, brainspotting does not require the client to talk extensively about their traumatic experiences. Instead, it focuses on accessing and processing these experiences at a deep neurological level.

Overall, brainspotting is considered a powerful therapeutic approach for accessing and processing trauma and emotional issues, leading to healing and resolution.

Just in case you missed it the first go around!

https://tammysollenberger.com/ifs-and-play-therapy-with-carmen-jimenez-pride/

Counting down!!!

Join us on Wednesday, June 5th for this day-long master class with Carmen Jimenez-Pride.

Register Now! Seats are filling up.

https://www.expressivetherapiessummit.com/mptti

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Now Offering Telehealth Services in Georgia, Florida, Massachusetts, South Carolina, and North Carolina! 🌐💻

I am thrilled to announce that I have expanded my telehealth services to reach even more individuals in need. Whether you're in the bustling cities of Georgia, the sunny shores of Florida, the historic streets of Massachusetts, the charming towns of South Carolina, or the vibrant communities of North Carolina, I am here to support you.

With telehealth, distance is no longer a barrier to receiving high-quality care. You can now access therapy sessions, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and more from the comfort of your own home or wherever you may be. My secure and confidential telehealth platform ensures that you can connect conveniently and safely.

You can book a consultation at www.outspokenc2.com or email me at [email protected] for more information!

Integrating Internal Family Systems into Your Play Therapy Practice

June 28 & 28, 2024

Reflections Creative Therapies, 8198 Jog Rd. Boynton Beach 33472
When kids experience trauma or other negative life events such as abuse, neglect, bullying, racism, violence, or educational difficulties, they often hold powerful negative beliefs about themselves, such as “I’m broken”, “I’m unlovable”, or “It was my fault”. Holding these beliefs/burdens can increase the actions of the kid’s protective system resulting in external conflict. By weaving the essence of IFS, parts work, and play therapy interventions, you can help kids conceptualize themselves and their experiences in a healthier way.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/carmenjimenezpridelcsw/1126686?

This is not your normal sandtray workshop. Our clients come to our therapy rooms with personal practices that are outside of what society deems as “normal”. Practices such as Reiki, spiritual rituals, crystals along with tarot and oracle cards. There is space for these practices within the therapy room and the sandtray space. With a combination of Internal Family Systems parts work and energy healing practices, this workshop will on the integration of client rituals within the sandtray.

https://buytickets.at/carmenjimenezpridelcsw/1228181

Free Training from the Back of the Room Information Session
Interested in discovering more about Training From the Back of The Room? Join me for a complimentary information session where you can learn about the advantages and components of this training!
https://buytickets.at/carmenjimenezpridelcsw/1205886

Free Training from the Back of the Room Information Session

Interested in discovering more about Training From the Back of The Room? Join me for a complimentary information session where you can learn about the advantages and components of this training!

https://buytickets.at/carmenjimenezpridelcsw/1205886

Exciting News!

The Diversity in Play Therapy Summit is making a comeback for 2024!

We have an amazing line up and can’t wait to see everyone on December 7-8, 2024.

First up, we are thrilled to announced our Keynote Speaker, Sophia Ansari.

Grab your Play Pass today!
https://www.tickettailor.com/events carmenjimenezpridelcsw/1202570

For more information, please visit:
https://www.diversityinplaytherapy.com

Are you prepared to advance your training, teaching, or facilitating proficiency through the application of six brain science principles and a four-step instructional design model? If so, I invite you to participate in an immersive training experience featuring Training from the Back of the Room!

We provide a virtual training option tailored to those engaged in virtual training, teaching, and facilitating events. Additionally, an in-person opportunity is available for individuals who conduct training, facilitation, and teaching in physical settings.



Virtual Class https://www.tickettailor.com/events/carmenjimenezpridelcsw/1186628
In Person Class https://www.tickettailor.com/events/carmenjimenezpridelcsw/1189141

Are you ready to take your virtual training skills to the next level using 6 brain science principles and a 4-step instructional design model? If the answer is yes please join me in this virtual training experience. And you’ll leave with dozens of new ideas, activities, resources, and a new standard for virtual instruction and learning.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/carmenjimenezpridelcsw/1186628

Want to learn more about Training from the Back of the Room?

Join my mailing list to stay connected! Feel free to message me with your questions!

https://www.trainwithcarmen.com/training-from-the-back-of-the-room

Sandtray therapy is a form of expressive therapy that involves the use of a tray of sand and miniature figures or objects to create scenes that reflect a person's inner thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In sandtray therapy, clients are invited to use the sand and various objects to construct a representation of their inner world, often without the need for verbal communication.

During a sandtray therapy session, the client is provided with a tray or box filled with sand, along with an array of miniature figures, toys, and objects. The client is then encouraged to use the objects to create scenes or landscapes in the sand that represent their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and experiences. The therapist may observe the client's creations and ask questions to help facilitate exploration and understanding of the client's inner world.

Sandtray therapy is often used with individuals, children, adolescents, and adults alike, and it can be particularly helpful for those who may have difficulty expressing themselves verbally or who may feel more comfortable communicating through creative expression. It can also be effective in addressing a wide range of issues, including trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.

Overall, sandtray therapy provides a safe and non-threatening space for clients to explore and process their feelings, gain insight into their experiences, and work towards healing and growth.

Hey Friends! It's March and that means it's Social Work Month!!

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I am excited to share space with Coach Chef Kim of The Positive Voice Podcast This will be a treat!

Two Virgos, 1 Coach + 1 Therapist, focused on the topic of BOUNDARIES!

💖 Love is in the Air! 💖

Hey there, lovebirds! 💕 Valentine's Day is here and we're feeling all the warm fuzzies! 🌹 Whether you're celebrating with a special someone, friends, family, or even treating yourself, this day is all about spreading love and kindness! ❤️

Here's how we're celebrating:

🍫 Indulging in sweet treats and decadent delights
💐 Sharing heartfelt messages and gestures of affection
🎶 Setting the mood with romantic tunes and cozy vibes
💖 Cherishing the bonds that bring joy and meaning to our lives
🌟 Remembering that love comes in many forms, and all are worth celebrating!

Tag someone you love and let them know how much they mean to you! Let's make this Valentine's Day one to remember! 💝

🎉 TGIF! It's Fri-YAY! 🎉

Hey there, fabulous friends! 🌟 Can you believe it's already Friday? Time sure does fly when you're having fun! 😄 Let's kick off the weekend with some positivity and good vibes! 🙌

Here's to:

✨ Reflecting on the week's accomplishments, big or small
✨ Planning some well-deserved downtime
✨ Enjoying quality time with loved ones
✨ Exploring new adventures and experiences
✨ Embracing the joy of simply being alive! 🌈

What are your weekend plans? Share with us below! Let's make this Friday one to remember! 💃🕺

🌈✨ Celebrating International Play Therapy Week! ✨🌈

Hey everyone! 🌍🤹‍♀️ This week, we're shining a spotlight on the incredible world of Play Therapy! 🎉 Join us as we acknowledge the transformative power of play in fostering healing, growth, and connection. 🌟

🎨 Whether it's through art, games, or imaginative play, Play Therapy helps children and adults express themselves, navigate challenges, and build resilience. 🧸 Let's take a moment to appreciate the dedicated therapists who make a positive impact every day. 🙌

🌈 Share your thoughts, experiences, or simply spread the love for Play Therapy! Use and let's create a ripple of awareness and appreciation for this wonderful therapeutic approach. 🚀

🤗 Let's play our way to healing and happiness! 🎭💖

Are you an EMDR trained therapist working with children and teens? If yes, I'd like to invite you to the Playful EMDR Summit of the Mountains, a play therapy training event taking place from May 13-16, 2024, at the Springhill Suites by Marriott Springdale Zion National Park. This location is just a stone's throw away from the stunning entrance to Zion National Park. It is gorgeous there!

Here is the registration link: https://cvent.me/gxA70Z

This summit is a deep dive into the world of EMDR, specifically tailored for child therapists. It's an opportunity to explore and enhance your skills in play therapy, sand tray work, and to embrace the full scope of your creativity. You'll be in good company, surrounded by peers who share your passion for EMDR and its transformative impact.

We're setting the stage for more than just a conference. This is a chance to connect, learn, and grow in an inspiring environment, with the majestic Utah mountains as our backdrop. To get you started on this exciting journey, we're offering complimentary pre-conference video materials from Annie Monaco, designed to enrich your summit experience.

If attending in person isn't feasible for you, don't worry. We've arranged for live-streaming and on-demand options, ensuring you can join us from wherever you are.

So, mark your calendars and get ready, whether you're packing your bags to join us physically or setting up your virtual learning space. The Playful EMDR Summit promises to be an unforgettable experience, and we're eagerly looking forward to your participation.

Register with this link: https://cvent.me/gxA70Z

Registration is open and I can't wait!!!!

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