The Praxis Approach: Understanding Patterns. Practicing Change.
Training &
Speaking Services
Practical, engaging trainings that help clinicians and teams understand patterns and respond effectively.
I provide mental health trainings and CEU opportunities focused on trauma, substance use, and behavioral patternsfor clinicians, teams, and organizations.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
​​
These presentations are designed to be practical, engaging, and grounded in
real-world experience—whether for clinicians, organizations, or teams
looking to better understand and respond to what they’re seeing.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Areas of Focus
Topics may include:
​
• Trauma and trauma-informed care
• Substance use and recovery
• Emotional regulation and behavioral patterns
• Working with resistance and ambivalence
• Burnout, stress, and provider sustainability
• Other mental health topics based on your organization’s needs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Format
Trainings and presentations can be offered in person or virtually,
depending on location and need.
​
Content can be adapted for clinical teams, leadership groups,
or broader organizational settings.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Select trainings may be eligible for continuing education (CEU) credits, depending on requirments.​
​
If CEUs are needed, we can discuss options and requirements in advance.
​
Additional CEU offerings are currently in development.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Experience
I have provided trainings and presentations on topics such as:
​
• Trauma and substance use recovery
• Understanding patterns in addiction and behavior
• Trauma-informed approaches in clinical settings
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recent Trainings and Presentations
Most Recent Presentation:​
​
Texas Association of Clinical Social Workers
Spring Conference 2026 (virtual)
April 11, 2026
"Understanding Addiction: Addiction A to Z" (6 CEU Credits awarded)
​
Presented to clinical professionals on understanding addiction from a practical, real—world perspective.
​