Yearly Archives: 2025

“A Bold New Approach to End Chronic Homelessness” (1.0 CE hour) Learning Objectives Understand the core principles and operational model of The Other Side Village as a long-term, community-based solution to chronic homelessness, and how it differs from traditional approaches. Learn how therapeutic community living can foster accountability, healing, and long-term stability. Presented By Preston Cochrane Bio Preston L. Cochrane serves as the CEO of The Other Side Village, a master- planned democratic therapeutic community of healing and purposeful living … Read More

“Mindful-Somatic Approaches to Trauma Therapy” (1.0 CE hour) Learning Objectives In recent decades, a number of therapy methods have developed that have shown to be highly effective in resolving acute trauma, developmental trauma, PTSD, and other emotionally overwhelming conditions by working directly with the body (via internal sensations, posture, impulses, etc.) in a state of open curiosity (i.e., mindfulness). In this presentation, you will: (a) gain a basic understanding of the theoretical principles generally shared by the most evidence-based mindful-somatic … Read More

“You Need to Calm Down! Strategies for De-Escalation” (1.0 CE hour) Learning Objectives Understand why people and situations become escalated Provide strategies to de-escalate yourself and clients in tense situations Learn about resources available to assist with de-escalation Presented By Gregg Julian, MSW, CSW Bio Gregg Julian works for DCFS and is currently the Salt Lake Valley Region Training Manager. He has worked for 14 years at DCFS. He has experience as a CPS, in-home, and foster care caseworker in Tooele County. … Read More

Spring Half-Day Intensive “Bridging the Gap Between Policy and People” Friday, April 25th, 2025 (3.0 Ethics CE’s) The Utah Social Work Association is holding our first Half-Day Intensive of 2025. We’re excited to welcome presenters from Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) and Holy Cross Ministries to provide a high quality educational opportunity.  We will have in-person options as well as a virtual attendance option. See details below. Objectives First Presentation: Jana Johansen, CMHC – DOPL (9 AM – 1030 AM) Overview … Read More

“Neurofeedback: In the treatment of mental health disorders and how it combines with other therapies” (1.0 CE hour) Learning Objectives Brief history of neurofeedback, review of different types globally, and with the Othmer method Review of accessibility and issues with clients and therapists What is Neurofeedback, how it is working? How can it treat mental health disorders? Who are good candidates for neurofeedback and who are not. How to know if it’s working, sharpness of the tool, how it works … Read More

“How to Heal Families Struggling with Addiction” (1.0 CE hour) Learning Objectives Understand how to help families stop the insanity through setting effective boundaries, accountability and structure with their loved one that’s struggling with addiction Know what to expect when working with interventionists, treatment centers and reintegrating families after their loved one is in treatment Presented By Kevin Petersen, MA, LMFT Bio Kevin Petersen, MA, LMFT, is the founder of The Chronic Hope Institute, which provides support for families in … Read More

“Trust Based Relational Intervention: What is it? How can it help clients?” (1.0 CE hour)   Learning Objectives Provide a brief history and overview of TBRI Identify how this modality is beneficial for children who have experienced relational trauma Cover the three core principles of TBRI Presented By Shayla Kaminske, LCSW Bio Shayla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner who specializes in working with children. Shayla is currently a children’s therapist and … Read More