Training & Continuing Education
ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
2023: Self Study Course (In progress) Certification Course: Strength-based Interventions to Thrive with ADHD from Childhood to Adulthood
(Certificate) (Online Course) (PESI Counselor Continuing Education)
Multiple Instructors: Stephanie Sarkis, PhD, NCC, DCMHS, LMHC | Russell Barkley, PhD | Edward Hallowell, MD | John J. Ratey, MD
Kenneth Carter, PhD, ABPP | Sharon Saline, PsyD, ADHD-CCSP | Steve O’Brien, PsyD | Kevin Blake, PhD, PLC, ADHD-CCSP | Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST
Lynne Kenney, PsyD | David M. Pratt, PhD, MSW | Melissa Springstead Cahill, PsyD
CEU: 32 Hours (Online); Test Pending; Certificate Pending
Psychopharmacology: Essential Updates for Mental Health Professionals
July 2023: (Certificate) (Online Course) (PESI Counselor Continuing Education)
Instructor: Kenneth Carter, PhD, ABPP
CEU: 3 Hours (Online); Test Passed 7/7/2023; Certificate Course Completed
Rethinking ADHD: A New Treatment Approach
July 2023: (Certificate) (Online Course) (PESI Counselor Continuing Education)
Instructor: Edward Hallowell, MD and John Ratey, MD
CEU: 2 Hours (Online); Test Passed 7/6/2023; Certificate Course Completed
ADHD in Children and Adolescents: Advances in Diagnosis, Treatment and Management
July 2023: (Certificate) (Online Course) (PESI Counselor Continuing Education)
Instructor: Russell Barkley, PhD
CEU: 3 Hours (Online); Test Passed 7/6/2023; Certificate Course Completed
Changing the ADHD Brain – Moving Beyond Medication
July 2023: (Certificate) (Online Course) (PESI Counselor Continuing Education)
Instructor: Stephanie Sarkis, PhD, NCC, DCMHS, LMHC, Author, Psychotherapist
CEU: 6.25 Hours (Online); Test Passed 7/3/2023; Certificate Course Completed
Seeking Safety Overview
March 2023: (Certificate) (Online Course) (All CEUs – Counselor’s Toolbox Podcast)
Instructor: Dr. Dawn Elise-Snipes, PhD. LPC-MHSP.
CEU: 3 Hours (Online); Test Passed 3/18/2023; Certificate Course Completed
Couples Therapy
March 2023: (Certificate) (Online Course) (All CEUs – Counselor’s Toolbox Podcast)
Instructor: Dr. Dawn Elise-Snipes, PhD. LPC-MHSP.
CEU: 2 Hours (Online); Test Passed 3/12/2023; Certificate Course Completed
February 2023: Sleep: An Overview (Online Course) (CE4Less)
Instructor: Jassin M. Jouria, MD
NBCC ACEP Number 6991. CEU: 1 Clock Hours (Online); Test Completed: 2/4/2023; Score 100%; Program Created: 2017 (Course Completed)
February 2023: Self Study Course | Counseling Theories – Addiction and Clinical Mental Health Counseling
(Certificate) (Online Course) (All CEUs – Counselor’s Toolbox Podcast)
Instructor: Dr. Dawn Elise-Snipes, PhD. LPC-MHSP.
CEU: 2 Hours (Online); Test Passed 2/4/2023; Certificate Course Completed
January 2023: Self Study Course | Health Coaching – Comprehensive Case Management
(Certificate) (Online Course) (All CEUs – Case Manager’s Toolbox Podcast)
Instructor: Dr. Dawn Elise-Snipes, PhD. LPC-MHSP.
CEU: 2 Hours (Online); Test Passed 1/30/2023; Certificate Course Completed
January 2023: Self Study Course | 3-Day Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training
(Certificate) (Online Course) (PESI) (Evergreen Certification Pending)
Instructor: Lane Pederson, PsyD, LP, DBTC
CEU: 20 Hours (Online); Test Passed 1/13/2023; Original Program Date (11/15/2022) Completed
January 2023: Self Study Course | A Clinician’s Guide to Teaching Mindfulness
(Certificate) (Online Course) (All CEUs – Counselor’s Toolbox)
Instructor: Dr. Dawn Elise-Snipes, PhD. LPC-MHSP. Based on: A Clinician’s Guide to Mindfulness by Christiane Wolf, MD and J. Greg Serpa, PhD
CEU: 12 Hours (Online); Test Passed 1/15/2023; Course Completed (Book still being used as a reference in practice)
January 2023: Self Study Course | IFS and Polyvagal Theory: Healing through Compassionate Connection
(Certificate) (Digital Seminar) (PESI)
Instructor: Alexia (Lexi) D. Rothman, Ph.D.
CEU: 2 Hours (Online); Test Passed 1/17/2023; Original Program Date (February 2, 2022); Completed
January 2023: Self Study Course | Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction | Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
(Certificate) (Online Course) (Udemy)
Instructor: Stan Cerulus
Accredited Program: 17.5 Hours (Online Videos/Webinar/Classroom); Course Completed 1/23/2023
January 2023: Self Study Course | Professional Life Coach Certification
(Certificate) (Online Course) (Udemy)
Instructors: Joeel & Natalie Rivera, Transformation Academy Services
Accredited Program: 13 Hours (Online Videos/Webinar/Classroom); Course Completed 1/23/2023
May 2021: Internal Family Systems Step by Step: IFS for Deep Healing with Richard Schwartz (Online Course) (PESI)
Instructor: Richard Schwartz, PhD, The Center for Self Leadership
CEU: 7.5 Hours (Online); Test Completed: 05/11/2021; Original Program Date: 7/12/2016 (Course Completed)
November 2022: Human Sexuality: Across the Lifespan (Online Course) (CE4Less)
Instructor: Jessie Simmons, LCSW
NBCC ACEP Number 6991. CEU: 3 Clock Hours (Online); Test Completed: 11/23/2022; Score 100%; Original Program Date: 2022 (Course Completed)
November 2022: Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems (IFS) 2 Day Advanced Workshop (Online Course) (PESI)
Instructor: Frank Anderson, MD
CEU: 11.75 Clock Hours (Online); Test Completed: 11/23/2022; Original Program Date: 03/12/2020 (Course Completed)
July 2020: Cognitive Behavior Therapy Techniques for Everyday Practice (PESI)
Instructor: John Ludgate, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist Psychotherapist
CEU: 6.25 Hours (Online); Test Completed 07/19/2020 01:26 AM CST; Original Program Date 07/26/2016
July 2020: Advanced Practical Clinical Skills for the Trauma-Informed Therapist (PESI)
CEU: 6.25 Hours (Online); Test Completed 07/12/2020 10:43 PM CST; Original Program Date 03/21/2017
April 2020: Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals (PESI)
Instructor: Joni Gilbertson, MA, NCC, LCPC, LMHC, BCTMH, CTMH
CEU: 12.5 Hours (Online); Test Completed 04/08/2020 – 10:46 AM CST; Original Program Date 02/20/2020
September 2013: Wellness Recovery Action Plan Group Facilitator (Vermont Recovery Network)
Copeland Center for Wellness & Recovery
Instructors: Karen Lorentzon, Jane Winterling
Turning Point Center, Rutland, VT, September 2013
June 2013: Intentional Peer Support (Vermont Psychiatric Survivors)
Shery Meade
Instructor: Chris Hanson
Capitol Hotel, Montpelier, VT, June 2013