Navigating Current Events and Reducing Impact of Media Overload

"Navigating Current Events and Reducing Impact of Media Overload: Taking in the News Cycles While Preserving Your Mental Health" Presented by Presented by Lauren Copenhaver & Ana Guzmán of Illuminated Hope Counseling & Consulting

Includes 3 Hours of Continuing Education Credit

• Course Eligible for LPC, LMFT, SW and Psychologists - NBCC Approved. (This training meets the requirements for professional development as outlined in the Texas board rules for LPC, LMFT, SW, and Psychologists, and Trauma Care Institute is an Approved Continuing Education Provider through NBCC.)

Date & Time: Friday, October 4th, 2024 | 9:30am - 12:30pm (Central Daylight Time CDT)

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: $30 + transaction fee

*30% of your registration fee will go to Trauma Support Services to help support our mission and expand our services.*

Cancellation and Refund Policy: The general policy is that refunds will not be offered to participants. However, if a participant presents with  extenuating circumstances, it will be at the discretion of Illuminated Hope Counseling and Trauma Support Services whether to offer a refund or a spot at the next available training.

Description:

Shocking! Devastating! Unprecedented! These are a few of the words that are frequently used to describe the current state of our world. Natural disasters, wars, gun violence, racial violence and political unrest are only a few of the significant events that ripple through humanity and leave a lasting imprint on individuals and on society. As mental health professionals, we hold the unique position of advocating and holding space for our clients as they process these events while simultaneously trying to care for ourselves. Many mental health professionals are faced with the challenge of remaining actively engaged in current events while also battling inner burnout, anxiety and heartache.

A note for expectations: This presentation will reference current events which weigh heavily on the hearts of many. In order to reduce emotional labor of attendees and create a welcoming and affirmative environment for all, current events will not be discussed in detail or processed in a group setting. Ana and Lauren are committed to creating a safe space where diversity is honored and protected.

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will gain an understanding of the components of media literacy.
• Attendees will learn strategies to reduce emotional labor when discussing current events with others.
• Attendees will be able to describe the ways that media overload impacts mental health.

About Our Speakers:

Lauren Copenhaver (she/her/ella), LPC-S, RPT™, EMDR Trained, TF-CBT Certified, PCIT Certified

Lauren is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in practice for over seven years. Lauren’s previous clinical experience consists of serving children, adolescents and families who were victims of violent crimes at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, where she provided trauma-informed, evidenced-based treatment.

Lauren received her Masters of Science in Counseling and Development from Texas Woman's University in 2014. Some of her special interests include perinatal mental health, facilitating TF-CBT groups and incorporating expressive art activities into session.

Ana Guzmán (she/her/ella), MS, LPC, RPT™, EMDR Certified, TF-CBT Certified, PCIT Certified

Ana is a bilingual therapist who transitioned from a previous career to becoming a mental health provider. Ana obtained her Masters in Counseling from Southern Methodist University after realizing that helping others was more than just a career.

Ana worked for seven years at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, a local non-profit organization which provides services for families affected by the most severe cases of child abuse in Dallas County.

Ana has a passion for serving Latinx and Spanish-speaking families as well as addressing cultural considerations. Ana had the privilege of being awarded the Texas Association for Play Therapy (TAPT) inaugural Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity award in 2021.

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