Conference Agenda

Conference Info

FRIDAY | MAY 2, 2025

6:30 am -7:30 am | Morning Wellness Activity

Jill Ippolito

Yoga Life Skills - Self Care Mindset (Sit Breathe Feel) (1 CE)

7:00 am - 8:00 am

Rhonda Payne, CAE

Belonging in Bloom: The Power of Intentional Communication (No CEs provided)

8:30 am - 10:30 am | Workshops (2 CEs)

Finn Gratton, MA, LMFT, LPCC

Diversity-affirming Approaches for Working with Neurodivergent and Trans/Non-binary Adults and Youth

Luke Martin, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Engaging Legal and Ethical Challenges in Psychotherapy: A Participatory Approach

Emily Maynard, MA, EdM, LPCC

When Religion Hurts: Treating Religeous Trauma and High Control Group Harm

Jon Fredrickson, MSW

Working with the Treatment-Resistant Client

8:30 am - 7:00 pm | Expo Hall Open

10:30 am - 11:00 am | Networking Break

11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Opening Keynote Session (1.5 CEs)

Dr. Resmaa Menakem, MSW, LICSW, SEP

Somatic Abolitionism

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Lunch Break

12:50 pm - 1:50 pm | Processing Session - Bring Your Own Lunch (1 CE)

Karen Wall, EdD, LMFT, RN-BC, OFS

Daily Connection and Integration

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Workshops (1.5 CEs)

LaQuesha Robinson, LMFT, LPCC

Breaking the Silence: Understanding the Impact of Social Isolation on Mental Health Among African American Men Through Culturally Informed Practices

Dr. Dana McNeil, PsyD, LMFT

Grey Divorce and Empty-Nesters – Understanding Challenges in Older Adult Relationships

Dr. Robin Zasio, PsyD, LCSW

OCD Treatment: Beyond Exposure Therapy

Jim Thomas, LMFT, ICEEFT EFT Trainer

Attachment-Driven Treatment of Addiction With Couples and Families

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Networking Break

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Workshops (1.5 CEs)

Damon Constantinides, PhD, LCSW, CST

Empowering Trans Erotic Wellness: Clinical Strategies for Sexual Pleasure

Sam Garanzini, LMFT, LPCC

A System for Attracting Self-Pay Clients, and Breaking Free from Fee Splits, Insurance, and Big “Commoditized Therapy” Companies
(No CEs Offered)

Leigh Ann Greenfield, LMFT

Embodied Intersections: Integrative Treatment of Co-Occurring Posttraumatic Stress and Eating Disorders

Dr. Robin Zasio, PsyD, LCSW

Hoarding Disorder: Complexities in the Treatment and Recovery

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Welcome Reception

You're invited to the Beyond the Badge Welcome Reception!

Join us for an evening of networking, connection, and celebration beyond professional titles. This complimentary event offers a relaxed atmosphere to engage with fellow attendees while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Click here to learn more.