Instructor:

Laura Childers, MA, LPC, BCN, QEEG-D, CCPS

Course description:  This presentation will look at the mirror neuron network and extended neuron network as a way to improve empathy in couples and families who struggle with trauma and addiction. Evidenced based information will be presented to understand how trauma and addiction can disconnect pathways that allow for empathy. Case studies will be presented from identifying markers that interfere with the ability to have empathy in the QEEG. Treatment modalities will be presented and pre and post measures will be discussed.

Who is the Audience:

Psychologists, Psychoanalysts, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, MFTs, Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors

Level:  Introductory, Intermediate
 
Specific Learning objectives:

Based on the content of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Identify parts of the mirror neuron network and extended mirror neuron network that allow for empathy. 
• Differentiate between the functions associated with the Mirror Neurons as well as the Extended Mirror Neuron Network
• Analyze qEEG features that indicate dysregulations in the mirror neuron network and extended mirror neuron network. 
• Formulate theories indicating how the mirror neuron network can get dysregulated in trauma and addiction through a review of evidenced based studies.  
• Identify and discuss potential treatments that can improve  empathy in couples and families.

Fees: Webinar fee is $45.00 for all ISNR members. The fee for non-members is $60.00.  Student discount rate is $15.00; please email office@ISNR.org for more details.

Continuing Education:

• CE certificate is a separate fee of $10 for 1 CE hour.
• 1 hour CE (Language listed below.*)
• Purchase CE credit HERE.
• This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1 CE hours.

Credits:  This activity qualifies for 60 minutes of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.

BCIA will issue 1 credit towards BCIA re-certification for full attendance at this webinar.

Instructor:  

Laura Childers is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She is working to develop a Brain Based Assessment and Treatment Department at Daring Ventures. A large part of Laura’s practice is working with trauma and addiction. She works with kids, adolescents, college students, adults and the elderly clients. She also works with families. Laura uses the QEEG as the baseline for any treatment selection. She uses neurofeedback, neuromodulation, psychotherapy, as well as professional collaboration and teamwork to assess and treat clients. Laura is holistic in her approach. She considers the biochemical (body), brain, current environment and past history in her work.

Laura’s recent focus has turned toward creating a space for empathy and connection in couples who have lived through trauma and addiction by improving regulation of their nervous systems and brain networks.

Financial disclosure:  No financial disclosure

Satisfactory Completion:

Participants must have paid tuition fee, signed in, attended the entire seminar, completed an evaluation, and signed out in order to receive a certificate. Failure to sign in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates available after satisfactory course completion at www.ceuregistration.com

Psychologists
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0018. 1 contact hour.

Social Workers
IL-SWs: Illinois Dept of Professional Regulation, Approved Continuing Education Sponsor, #159.000785.  1 CE hour.
MN: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the Minnesota Board of Social Work, CEP #2281 approval 12/27/22 - 12/27/23.  1 CE hour.
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider (#0006) of continuing education for licensed social workers. This program is approved for 1 contact hour.
OH: Provider approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for 1 clock hour, #RCST110701

Counselors/Marriage and Family Therapists
IL-MFTs: Illinois Dept of Professional Regulation, Approved Continuing Education Sponsor, #168-000141. 1 hour.
NY-LMHCs: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0015.  1 contact hour.
NY-LMFTs: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. #MFT-0011.  1 contact hour.
OH: Provider approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for 1 clock hour, #RCST110701
TX: Approved CE Sponsor through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists. Provider #151 1 CE hour.

Creative Arts Therapists
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists, #CAT-0005. 1 contact hour.

Chemical Dependency Counselors
CA: Provider approved by CCAPP, Provider #4N-00-434-0555 for 1vCEH. CCAPP is an ICRC member which has reciprocity with most ICRC member states
TX: Provider approved by the TCBAP Standards Committee, Provider No. 1749-06, 1 hour general. Expires 1/31/24.  Complaints about provider or workshop content may be directed to the TCBAP Standards Committee, 1005 Congress Avenue, Ste. 460, Austin, Texas 78701, Fax Number (515) 476-7597.

Educators
TX: R. Cassidy Seminars is an approved provider with the Texas Education Agency CPE# 501456. This course is 1 CE hour.

Nurses
CA: Provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CeP15554, for 1 contact hour

Dentists
CA: R. Cassidy Seminars is a provider approved by the Dental Board of California as a registered provider of continuing education. RP# 4874 1 CE hour.

Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to Susan Alvarez, ISNR Executive Administrator.

ISNR 13876 SW 56th Street Miami, FL 33175

Tel: 703-848-1994

Fax: 703-738-7340

office@ISNR.org

Cosponsored by R. Cassidy Seminars, P.O. Box 14473, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Because these presentations will be done online, it will be the responsibility of the participant to provide adequate and appropriate computer availability as well as Internet connections that will support this webinar. All efforts and reasonable accommodations will be made to make the information accessible to persons with disabilities.

While this presentation offers no risk in and of itself, it is the responsibility of the individual attendee to determine any risks involved in the implementation of the contents of this presentation.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.

Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.