The Praxis Approach: Understanding Patterns. Practicing Change.
Training, Speaking, & Continuing Education
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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Available On-Demand Training
Ethics of Trauma-Informed Substance Use Care
$79
1.0 CE Hours (1.0 Ethics) | On-Demand
This training explores ethical decision-making in trauma-informed substance use treatment, with practical application for real-world clinical work.
Learning Objectives:
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Describe the core principles of trauma-informed care and their application in substance use treatment
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Explain the relationship between trauma, ACEs, and substance use
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Apply ethical decision-making in real-world clinical scenarios
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Identify ethical considerations including “do no harm,” autonomy, and clinician self-awareness
Access available for 30 days
CE Certificate issued after completion of evaluation.
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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
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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.