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HLPCA is a state approved provider for CEU's for LPCs, LMFTs, Social Workers, and LCDCs.
Monthly programs are free to members, and $5.00 for non-members. (Ethics programs do have additional fees for all).

Monthly programs will start at 7:00pm and end at 8:30pm. Please arrive by 6:45pm to allow check-in time and seating before the program begins. Reminder: You must arrive on time to receive your CEU's for the meeting.

Meeting Location:
West Oaks Outpatient Clinic
6612 Hornwood in Houston
(Near Hillcroft and Hwy59).
For directions, call 713-774-0606. Or use this MAP.
 

January 9, 2009
How to Conduct a Stress Reduction Therapy Session presented by Edward John Wilson, M. Ed., LPC, CHT. Edward is a long time member of HLPCA, and has served on the board in most offices available! He now serves as media/video chair.

February 6, 2009
Overview of Geropsychiatric Services program at West Oaks Hospital, and other issues to be cognizant of when providing services to the elderly.  Program will be presented by Ute Paulsen-Fenner, LPC, LCDC, Director, Geropsychiatric Services program at West Oaks Hospital.

March 6, 2009
Alzheimer’s and You- understanding the disease, its symptoms and how you can help. presented by Noga Tobias, MPH, Corporate Outreach

April 3, 2009
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Training presented by Jennifer C. Urbach, LCSW

May 1, 2009
The ABC's of Life Management presented by Jeff Power, M.A., LPC, long time HLPCA member. Jeff is sure to present a dynamic and informative program. .

June 5, 2009
Love....Loss....Grief presented by Yvonne Clark, M.A.. Yvonne is the founder of It's Okay to Cry, Inc. A 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that addresses children, adolescent and young adult grief related to death and separation. Yvonne is a grief support facilitator, speaker and 3k, 5k Walk For A Reason chairperson. She answers questions as "Ask the Expert" with funeralplan.com. For more info, you can go to her website at www.itsokaytocry.org.  In addition, Yvonne is an adjunct professor at Houston Community College and a counselor at a Houston high school

July 10, 2009
Clinical Considerations in Treating Dependent Personality Disorder presented by Roman A. Alvarez, Ed.D., LPC-S, NCC. Roman has been an HLPCA member for many years, and currently is teaching at Houston Community College. His other areas of interest include multicultural issues, and training for supervisors.

August 7, 2009
Motivational Interviewing in an Outpatient Substance Abuse Program presented by Dipali V. Rinker, M.A., LPC.  Dipali Venkataraman Rinker is a Psychotherapist in private practice with MIdtown Psychotherapy Associates & at The University of Texas Mental Sciences Institute (MSI). Dipali's work at MSI focuses on the implementation of a combination of Motivational Interviewing techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to treat severe and chronic substance abusers. Dipali is also a PhD student in Behavioral Sciences/Health Promotion at UT Health Science Center-Houston.  For more info, please visit www.midtownpsychology.com

September 11, 2009
Art Therapy: An Experiential Program presented by new HLPCA member Angelina Rodriguez, LPC, ATR-BC. Angelina has been painting professionally for over 25 years and you can read more about her work at http://www.therapybyangelina.com/.  Join us for this hands-on learning experience!

October 2, 2009
How to Build A Full and Rewarding Private Practice presented by Rachel Eddins, M.Ed., LPC .Learn the basics of setting up a private practice including preparedness, marketing, insurance and financial issues. Rachel is a therapist in private practice specializing in counseling for eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge/emotional eating) as well as career related issues. Rachel can be reached via phone: 832-338-6863, email: info@eddinscounseling.com or online: http://www.eddinscounseling.com.

November 7, 2009
Ethics program  -  3 hour Ethics Workshop 9:00am-12:00pm Intracare Behavioral Health, 7601 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77054. Program titled "Ethical Considerations in the Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other Anxiety Disorders" presented by John Hart, MA, LPC.  This program will include diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment considerations. Discussion will include where counselors may be tempted to cross that ethical line in providing care, eg. Signs to look for in "crossing that line". Lastly there will be a review of what ethical considerations or concerns were presented or came up at the National Obsessive Compulsive Foundation conference in July.  Click here for more info.   Click here to register.
Early registration ends 10/15/09. Regular registration ends 10/28/09.
After 10/28/09, late registration is by check ONLY, $75.00 at the door

December 2009
Holiday Party  -  CLICK HERE for details.


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