The Knowledge Tree

Taking the time to carefully reflect on why we started our practices, what we value, who we serve, and what makes us unique is a critical and foundational step to true private practice success. By clarifying our vision and values, we can create a profitable practice that supports the lifestyle we desire, prevents personal and professional burnout, and transforms lives in a manner that few businesses can. Whether you are just getting started in your private practice journey or several years along the path, this interactive and transformational course is for you!

Presenter: Staci Pfeiffer, LPC
Date: Fri., Feb. 2, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 4:15pm ET
CEs: 3 Core (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

For more info and to sign up, please follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/vision-values-private-practice-success

Vision & Values of Private Practice Success Overcome your fear and discomfort about the financial side of private practice in this 4 core CE live webinar for therapists on January 27th. Sign up now!

Do you ever feel like your clients are stuck in fight or flight or not resourced enough to benefit from therapy? This experiential workshop will explore how neuroplasticity is the key to increasing resiliency and positive emotional states. Transform your therapeutic approach by empowering clients to unlock their full potential!

Presenter: Diana Gordick, Ph.D.
Date: Fri., Jan. 26, 2024
Time: 10:30am – 5:30pm ET
CEs: 6 Core (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

For more info and to sign up, please follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/neuroplasticity-resilience

The Neuroplasticity of Resilience Learn the basics of the IFS model and how to incorporate it into your practice in this 6 core CE live webinar for therapists on January 20th. Sign up now!

If you’ve been wanting to learn more about Internal Family Systems (IFS), now’s your chance! IFS is an evidence-based model that provides a compassionate, respectful, non-pathologizing approach to understanding the organization and functioning of the human psyche. Don’t miss one of our absolute favorite presenters, IFS expert Dr. Alexia Rothman, as she provides an overview of IFS theory and therapy!

Presenter: Alexia Rothman, Ph.D.
Date: Fri., Jan. 19, 2024
Time: 10:30am – 5:30pm ET
CEs: 6 Core (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

For more info and to sign up, please follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/internal-family-systems-intro

An Introduction to the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model: Theory & Practice Learn the basics of the IFS model and how to incorporate it into your practice in this 6 core CE live webinar for therapists on January 20th. Sign up now!

Did you know that nutrition is an incredibly important aspect of positive mental health? If you didn’t learn about the gut-brain connection or how inflammation affects mood in your grad program, let us help you with that! Early price ends Monday!

Presenter: Vicki Steine, DSc., LCSW, BCHN, IFNCP
Date: Fri., Dec. 8, 2023
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm ET
CEs: 5 Core (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

For more info and to sign up, please follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/food-and-mood

Food and Mood: Improve Your Clinical Outcomes Using Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions Learn how to help clarify our systemic thinking about couple’s negative and positive cycles in this 5 CEU workshop on 12/2. Enroll today!

According to APA’s Stress in America survey (2023), 77% of adults ages 35 to 44 note money as a significant source of stress. To make this worse, most mental health graduate programs do not include training in assessing and treating financial health concerns! Come learn assessment and evidence-based treatment approaches to help both you and your clients!

Presented by: Traci Williams, Psy.D.
Date: Fri, Jan. 12, 2024
Time: 1:00pm-4:15pm Eastern Time
CE Hours: 3 Core (for Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, & MFTs)

For more info and to sign up, please follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/money-matters-finances-mental-health

Money Matters: Personal Finances and Mental Health Learn the tenets of play therapy and expressive arts for working with children and teens in this 5 core CE live webinar for therapists on July 21st. Sign up now!

Whether you have been practicing couples therapy for years or are just starting out, this workshop is a must-have! Renowned couples therapist Dr. David Woodsfellow will discuss the common factors in all successful couples therapy, and present interventions to disrupt dysfunctional, negative cycles in the relationship. Early price ends Friday!

Presented by: David Woodsfellow, Ph.D.
Date: Fri, Dec. 1, 2023
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm Eastern Time
CE Hours: 5 Core (for Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, & MFTs)

For more info and to sign up, please follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/couples-therapy-essentials

Couples Therapy Essentials: Love Cycles and Fear Cycles Learn how to help clarify our systemic thinking about couple’s negative and positive cycles in this 5 CEU workshop on 12/2. Enroll today!

Did you know that nutrition is an incredibly important aspect of positive mental health? If you didn’t learn about the gut-brain connection or how inflammation affects mood in your grad program, let us help you with that!

Presenter: Vicki Steine, DSc., LCSW, BCHN, IFNCP
Date: Fri., Dec. 8, 2023
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm ET
CEs: 5 Core (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

For more info and to sign up, please follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/food-and-mood

Food and Mood: Improve Your Clinical Outcomes Using Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions Learn how to help clarify our systemic thinking about couple’s negative and positive cycles in this 5 CEU workshop on 12/2. Enroll today!

Whether you have been practicing couples therapy for years or are just starting out, this workshop is a must-have! Renowned couples therapist Dr. David Woodsfellow will discuss the common factors in all successful couples therapy, and present interventions to disrupt dysfunctional, negative cycles in the relationship.

Presented by: David Woodsfellow, Ph.D.
Date: Fri, Dec. 1, 2023
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm Eastern Time
CE Hours: 5 Core (for Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, & MFTs)

For more info and to sign up, please follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/couples-therapy-essentials

Couples Therapy Essentials: Love Cycles and Fear Cycles Learn how to help clarify our systemic thinking about couple’s negative and positive cycles in this 5 CEU workshop on 12/2. Enroll today!

There are few aspects of our profession that require more delicate care in approaching than when a client is grappling with suicidal thoughts. We want to help you feel empowered and prepared because every therapist needs a thorough understanding of this sensitive and stressful topic. Early price ends Friday!
Presenter: Christina Noble, Ph.D., LPC
Date: Fri., Nov. 17, 2023
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm ET
CEs: 4 Core (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)
For more info and to sign up, follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/suicidal-clients
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Suicidal Clients: Current & Compassionate Care Learn how to better help clients with chronic medical conditions in this 3 core CE live webinar for therapists on Sep 29. Sign up now!

Most of you are familiar with the positive effects in humans that the purring of a cat or cuddling with a dog can have, but there is so much more to animal-assisted interventions in therapy. I’m really excited to have found the experts to show us how to navigate this fascinating and heartwarming treatment approach! Early price ends Friday!

Presented by: Ashley Tolleson, Ph.D. & Taylor Chastain, Ph.D.
Date: Fri., Nov. 10, 2023
Time: 1:00pm – 4:15pm ET
CEs: 3 Core (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

For more info and to sign up, please follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/animal-assisted-therapy

Animal-Assisted Therapy: The Basics and Applications Learn the tenets of play therapy and expressive arts for working with children and teens in this 5 core CE live webinar for therapists on July 21st. Sign up now!

There are few aspects of our profession that require more delicate care in approaching than when a client is grappling with suicidal thoughts. We want to help you feel empowered and prepared because every therapist needs a thorough understanding of this sensitive and stressful topic.

Presenter: Christina Noble, Ph.D., LPC
Date: Fri., Nov. 17, 2023
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm ET
CEs: 4 Core (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

For more info and to sign up, follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/suicidal-clients

***deprevention

Suicidal Clients: Current & Compassionate Care Learn how to better help clients with chronic medical conditions in this 3 core CE live webinar for therapists on Sep 29. Sign up now!

The rigidity, perfectionism, or extreme anxiety that plague our over-controlled clients can block important aspects of their deepest work. For these clients, RO-DBT is an amazingly effective treatment. Early price ends Friday!

Presented by: Tara Arnold, Ph.D., LCSW
Date: Fri., Nov. 3, 2023
Time: 10:30am - 4:30pm ET
CE Hours: 5 Core (for Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, & MFTs)

For more info and to sign up, follow this link: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/ro-dbt

Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT): The State-of-the-Art Treatment for Overcontrolled Clients Learn how to disrupt negative patterns while maintaining a good therapeutic relationship in this 5 core CE hour live webinar on 10/6. Sign up now!

Whether you have been using Instagram to market your practice for years or are just now starting to venture into the realm of social media marketing, this impactful workshop will help you leverage your expertise into new, exciting avenues! Early price ends Friday!

Presented by: Arias Collins
Date: Thurs., Nov. 2, 2023
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm ET
CEs: 2 Core or Related (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

Follow this link for more info and to sign up: https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/instagram-for-therapists

Instagram for Therapists Who Want to Diversify Their Income and Expand Their Impact Learn how to better help clients with chronic medical conditions in this 3 core CE live webinar for therapists on Sep 29. Sign up now!

Did you know that nutrition is an incredibly important aspect of positive mental health? If you didn’t learn about the gut-brain connection or how inflammation affects mood in your grad program, let us help you with that!

Presenter: Vicki Steine, DSc., LCSW, BCHN, IFNCP
Date: Fri., Dec. 8, 2023
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm ET
CEs: 5 Core (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

Follow the link for more info and to sign up!

https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/food-and-mood

Food and Mood: Improve Your Clinical Outcomes Using Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions Learn how to help clarify our systemic thinking about couple’s negative and positive cycles in this 5 CEU workshop on 12/2. Enroll today!

Hi everyone,

Most of you are familiar with the positive effects in humans that the purring of a cat or cuddling with a dog can have, but there is so much more to animal-assisted interventions in therapy. I’m really excited to have found the experts to show us how to navigate this fascinating and heartwarming treatment approach…

Presented by: Ashley Tolleson, Ph.D. & Taylor Chastain, Ph.D.
Date: Friday, November 10, 2023
Time: 1:00pm – 4:15pm Eastern Time
CEs: 3 Core (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

Educational Objectives:
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
• Explain the differences between therapy animals and other working animals, such as service animals and emotional support animals.
• Summarize the 5 domains of competencies required of a counselor who incorporates a therapy animal into practice.
• Describe the process of obtaining the title of a “therapy animal team.”

https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/animal-assisted-therapy

Animal-Assisted Therapy: The Basics and Applications Learn the tenets of play therapy and expressive arts for working with children and teens in this 5 core CE live webinar for therapists on July 21st. Sign up now!

Hi everyone,

This brand-new workshop has me so excited about the doors it could open for us as therapists! We can learn all the different therapeutic techniques and theories in the world, but they may not resonate with our specific clients. Of course, we know the therapeutic relationship is curative, but Control-Mastery Theory takes it to the next level. It helps us understand what our clients really want and how to use that in the therapy room to create more effective outcomes. This is a game-changer. Plus, Trevor is an inspiring speaker and leader in this movement. Early price ends Friday!

Presented by: Trevor Ahrendt, Psy.D.
Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
Time: 1:00pm – 4:15pm Eastern Time
CEs: 3 Core (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

Educational Objectives:
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
• Describe how Control-Mastery Theory (CMT) may be applied to become a more effective therapist.
• Identify the empirical basis for Control-Mastery, including the multiple lines of research that provide a basis for its approach.
• Discuss the Plan Formulation Method and how it can optimize responsiveness to the patient’s problems, needs, and goals.
• Apply the CMT conception of Trauma to inform your understanding of clinical material in therapy.
• Explain the CMT concept of safety and how it is relevant to successful treatment.

https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/more-effective-therapist-control-mastery

Becoming a More Effective Therapist: An Introduction to Control-Mastery Learn how to better help clients with chronic medical conditions in this 3 core CE live webinar for therapists on Sep 29. Sign up now!

Hi everyone,

Whether you have been practicing couples therapy for years or are just starting out, this workshop is a must-have! Renowned couples therapist Dr. David Woodsfellow will discuss the common factors in all successful couples therapy, and present interventions to disrupt dysfunctional, negative cycles in the relationship. I hope this workshop will help you address these situations in the most therapeutic and effective way possible!

Presented by: David Woodsfellow, Ph.D.
Date: Fri, December 1, 2023
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm Eastern Time
CE Hours: 5 Core (for Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, & MFTs)

Educational Objectives:
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
• Diagram any couple’s negative cycle (their fear cycle)
• Explain each couple’s unique negative cycle using their language
• List interventions to interrupt that cycle
• Diagram any couple’s positive cycle (their love cycle)
• Explain each couple’s unique positive cycle using their language
• List interventions to promote this cycle
• Name two common factors in all successful couples therapy

https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/couples-therapy-essentials

Couples Therapy Essentials: Love Cycles and Fear Cycles Learn how to help clarify our systemic thinking about couple’s negative and positive cycles in this 5 CEU workshop on 12/2. Enroll today!

Hi everyone,

Over-control is often one of the hardest dynamics to treat in mental health recovery. The rigidity, perfectionism, or extreme anxiety that plague our clients can block important aspects of their deepest work. For over-controlled clients, RO-DBT is an amazingly effective treatment. We’re so excited to announce that Dr. Tara Arnold, one of our most veteran presenters and a DBT expert, is bringing this state-of-the-art treatment to The Knowledge Tree!

Presented by: Tara Arnold, Ph.D., LCSW
Date: Fri, November 3, 2023
Time: 10:30am - 4:30pm Eastern Time
CE Hours: 5 Core (for Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, & MFTs)

Educational Objectives:
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
• Describe Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT)
• Compare and contrast radical openness with over-control and discuss ways to help clients learn to be flexible and tolerate the feeling of vulnerability to create “a life worth sharing.”
• Discuss self-enquiry and how to help clients find their 'edge' (aka their personal unknown) to pursue growth.
• Review the RO DBT diary card
• Define key RO DBT skills to help clients in recovery from Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, OCD, Anorexia, and more.

https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/ro-dbt

Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT): The State-of-the-Art Treatment for Overcontrolled Clients Learn how to disrupt negative patterns while maintaining a good therapeutic relationship in this 5 core CE hour live webinar on 10/6. Sign up now!

I just watched this Ted Talk. It's only 7 minutes and absolutely worth it!! :-)

How every child can thrive by five "What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children's healthy brain development, Wright highlights the benefits of pla...

Hi everyone,

Whether you have been using Instagram to market your practice for years or are just now starting to venture into the realm of social media marketing, this impactful workshop will help you leverage your expertise into new, exciting avenues! Social media marketing expert Arias Collins has helped grow numerous therapist-client Instagram accounts by the tens of thousands, so now is your chance to grow your online presence and expand your impact!

Presented by: Arias Collins
Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern Time
CEs: 2 Core or Related (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

Educational Objectives:
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
• Describe best practices on Instagram and outline an easy-to-implement client Social Media Privacy Policy to uphold ethical guidelines in your practice.
• Identify the three types of therapist niches that are successful on Instagram.
• Demonstrate how consistent branding can save time and help you stand out.
• Establish how to source hashtags geared to attract your target market.
• Discuss how to source and repurpose viral content to drive more engagement on your feed and learn the proper reposting etiquette.
• Identify scheduling tools and software to make Instagram sustainable.
• Demonstrate how to sell your services in Instagram Stories and Highlights without appearing too “sales-y.”
• Review Instagram Reels’ best practices so the technical hurdles don't hinder your growth.
• Outline Arias' Outreach Strategy to get more of your ideal client's eyes on your feed.
• Review the basics of Influencer Partnerships.
• Demonstrate how to boost one of your posts to grow your following more quickly.
• Commit to a posting and engagement schedule that works for you and your business goals.

https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/instagram-for-therapists

Instagram for Therapists Who Want to Diversify Their Income and Expand Their Impact Learn how to better help clients with chronic medical conditions in this 3 core CE live webinar for therapists on Sep 29. Sign up now!

Hi everyone,

Dr. Rachel Anne Kieran presented her first Knowledge Tree workshop back in July on the Ethics of Working with Sexually Marginalized Populations, and it was so amazingly helpful that we knew we had to bring her back! People loved her! This workshop is an excellent introduction to working with sexual, gender, and relational diversity, and will be so beneficial to anyone wanting to learn more about these marginalized communities. Early price ends Friday!

Presented by: Rachel Anne Kieran, Psy.D.
Date: Fri, October 20, 2023
Time: 12:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern Time
CE Hours: 4 Core (for Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

Educational Objectives:
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
• Describe sexual, gender and relational diversity as alternatives to heterocentric, monocentric and gender binary stereotypes promulgated by many social norms.
• Identify sexual, gender & relational identities as among a client’s multiple intersecting identities.
• Discuss how socialization and norms may impact the development and expression of marginalized identities.
• Discuss the potential impact of minority stress on marginalized sexual, gender & relational identities.
• Assess their own level of comfort/discomfort with ideas of sexual, gender & relational diversity and how this may enter the room, and impact clients.

https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/sexual-gender-relational-diversity

Sexual, Gender, & Relational Diversity: Understanding Marginalized Populations Examine best practices in working with clients’ diverse sexual lives from an ethical lens in this 3 CE hour webinar on 7/28. Sign up now!

Hi everyone,

This brand-new workshop has me so excited about the doors it could open for everyone! We can learn all the different therapeutic techniques and theories in the world, but if none of them resonate with our specific clients, it won’t do them any good. Control-Mastery Theory helps us understand what our clients want and how to use that in the therapy room to create more effective outcomes in their treatment. This could be a game-changer for all of us as clinicians as well as our clients! Plus, Trevor is an inspiring speaker and leader in this movement.

Presented by: Trevor Ahrendt, Psy.D.
Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
Time: 1:00pm – 4:15pm Eastern Time
CEs: 3 Core (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

Educational Objectives:
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
• Describe how Control-Mastery Theory (CMT) may be applied to become a more effective therapist.
• Identify the empirical basis for Control-Mastery, including the multiple lines of research that provide a basis for its approach.
• Discuss the Plan Formulation Method and how it can optimize responsiveness to the patient’s problems, needs, and goals.
• Apply the CMT conception of Trauma to inform your understanding of clinical material in therapy.
• Explain the CMT concept of safety and how it is relevant to successful treatment.

https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/more-effective-therapist-control-mastery

Becoming a More Effective Therapist: An Introduction to Control-Mastery Learn how to better help clients with chronic medical conditions in this 3 core CE live webinar for therapists on Sep 29. Sign up now!

Hi everyone,

Because we get so many questions about this topic, my lawyer hubby and I decided to create this training for you all! We’ll review the steps to take if you’re served with a Subpoena or a simple request for client records, as well as discuss ways to avoid being served to begin with! We hope this is helpful for everyone! Early price ends Friday!

Presented by: Becky Beaton-York, Ph.D. & Chris J. York, Esq.
Date: Friday, October 13, 2023
Time: 1:00pm – 4:15pm Eastern Time
CEs: 3 Ethics or Core (Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

Educational Objectives:
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
• Describe the difference between a Subpoena and Court Order.
• Identify what to consider and what actions to take if you are served with a Subpoena.
• Discuss the best legal and ethical steps involved in a non-subpoena simple records request from a client as well as a third party.
• Review some lesser-known dual relationship issues concerning court appearances and document production by therapists who never planned to be involved in court work.

https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/subpoenas-records-requests-ethics

Subpoenas and Records Requests: Ethical and Legal Considerations This ethics workshop discusses how to practice TeleMental Health updated for 2023 and COVID and includes 6 CEUs via a live interactive webinar on 8/25/23.

Hi everyone,

There are few aspects of our profession that require more delicate care in approaching than when a client is grappling with suicidal thoughts. Are you aware of the most recent research, and do you feel truly confident in dealing with suicidal clients? We want to help you feel empowered and prepared because every therapist needs a thorough understanding of this sensitive and stressful topic.

Presented by: Christina Noble, Ph.D., LPC
Date: Fri, November 17, 2023
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm Eastern Time
CE Hours: 4 Core (for Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

Educational Objectives:
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
• Learn about major theories for the development of suicidality, as well common myths surrounding su***de.
• Identify relevant risk factors that are associated with higher rates of su***de, as well as protective factors that buffer us against suicidality.
• Review current understandings of how suicidality intersects with mental health diagnoses.
• Learn about current guidelines for the assessment of suicidality, including common warning signs and screening tools.
• Review approaches for the competent treatment and management of suicidality in clients, with an emphasis on the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) approach, an Evidence-based treatment for suicidality.

https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/suicidal-clients

***deprevention

Suicidal Clients: Current & Compassionate Care Learn how to better help clients with chronic medical conditions in this 3 core CE live webinar for therapists on Sep 29. Sign up now!

Hi everyone,

Last month, Dr. Rachel Anne Kieran presented her first Knowledge Tree workshop on the Ethics of Working with Sexually Marginalized Populations, and it was so amazingly helpful that we knew we had to bring her back! People loved her! This workshop is an excellent introduction to working with sexual, gender, and relational diversity, and will be so beneficial to anyone wanting to learn more about these marginalized communities.

Presented by: Rachel Anne Kieran, Psy.D.
Date: Fri, October 20, 2023
Time: 12:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern Time
CE Hours: 4 Core (for Psychologists, Counselors, SWs, MFTs)

Educational Objectives:
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
• Describe sexual, gender and relational diversity as alternatives to heterocentric, monocentric and gender binary stereotypes promulgated by many social norms.
• Identify sexual, gender & relational identities as among a client’s multiple intersecting identities.
• Discuss how socialization and norms may impact the development and expression of marginalized identities.
• Discuss the potential impact of minority stress on marginalized sexual, gender & relational identities.
• Assess their own level of comfort/discomfort with ideas of sexual, gender & relational diversity and how this may enter the room, and impact clients.

https://www.theknowledgetree.org/p/sexual-gender-relational-diversity

Sexual, Gender, & Relational Diversity: Understanding Marginalized Populations Examine best practices in working with clients’ diverse sexual lives from an ethical lens in this 3 CE hour webinar on 7/28. Sign up now!