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• Neuropsychology for Therapists

  • Start
    Monday, March 02, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    Monday, March 09, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE ZOOM

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  Presenter: Marla Y. Johns, PhD, MS, MHP, LMHC
  www.ANewTomorrowTherapy.com

  DC, VA, MD Social Work -- Category 1 | 8.0 CEUs Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in is DC, Maryland, and Virginia to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program.

  NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider -- 8.0 Credit Hours Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7880. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

  
  

  This workshop consists of 2 four hour sessions:  Monday, March 2, 2026 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM EST & Monday, March 9, 2026 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM EST - registration is for both sessions

  Understanding the brain is essential for effective psychotherapy. Neuropsychology for Psychotherapists offers a clear, accessible guide to the neurological foundations of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—helping therapists integrate brain-based insights into their practice.
  
  Based on the book, Neuropsychology for Psychotherapists, this workshop explores key neuropsychological principles, from brain structure and function to memory, trauma, and emotional regulation. With practical applications for therapy, case examples, and strategies for enhancing client outcomes, it empowers psychotherapists to work more effectively with a wide range of mental health concerns.
  
  Whether you're a seasoned clinician or a student in the field, this workshop provides an introduction to the knowledge and tools needed to harness the power of neuropsychology in your therapeutic work.

  Participants will develop a basic understanding of:
  

  • The Neuroscience of Positivity and Compassionate Communication
  • The Evolution of Human Relationships
  • The Evolution of Social Behavior
  • Positive Brain Plasticity
  • Applied Neuroscience
  • Beyond the Surface: The Female Brain
  • Beyond the Surface: The Male Brain
  • Birth Order and Family Dynamics
  • Brain Structure, Function, and Their Implications for Mental Health and Psychotherapy
  • The Power of Expectations and the Unconscious Mind

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• Supporting Families Through Crisis and Transition: Separation, Divorce, and Stepfamilies

  • When
    Friday, April 10, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Online ZOOM

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  Presenter: Jonah Green, LCSW-C

  DC, VA, MD Social Work -- Category 1 | 3.0 CEUs Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in is DC, Maryland, and Virginia to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program.

  NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider -- 3.0 Credit Hours Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7880. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

  Families who enter therapy are often navigating precarious situations and shifting family dynamics. When separation, divorce, and stepfamily formation enter the picture, challenges multiply—bringing new roles, boundaries, loyalties, and emotional complexities. To support these families effectively, clinicians need to understand the dynamics and developmental tasks that families encounter during these transitions, as well as the specific approaches and interventions that help.

  This experiential workshop will provide an overview of the challenges that arise for families undergoing separation, divorce, and stepfamily formation, and equip clinicians with practical, concrete skills to support families in these pivotal moments. Through role-plays, case examples, and interactive exercises, participants will have the opportunity to practice interventions and learn strategies that foster collaboration and resilience in families undergoing profound change.

  Clinicians will leave with increased confidence and competence in guiding families through some of the most difficult transitions they face, while helping them build healthier pathways forward.

  Workshop Objectives:

  At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  1. Name three challenges for families undergoing separation and divorce.
  2. Name three interventions to support families undergoing separation and divorce.
  3. Name three challenges for stepfamilies.
  4. Name three interventions to support stepfamilies to integrate.

  Recommended Reading:
  

  For Separation and Divorce:
  

  • Two Homes, One Me Austen (2025)
  • The Co-Parenting Handbook, Bonnell and Little (2017)
  • Two Homes, One Childhood Emery (2016)
  • Two Home Families: A Family Systems Approach to Divorce Therapy, Dozier (2004)
  • Creative Interventions for Children of Divorce, Lowenstein (2006)
  • Therapy of the Difficult Divorce: Isaacs and Montalvo (2000)

  For Stepfamilies:
  

  • Queer Stepfamilies: Acosta (2021)
  • Active Parenting for Stepfamilies, Einstein and Popkin (2007)
  • The Stepfamily Handbook: Papernow and Bonnell (2020)
  • Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships: Papernow (2013)
  • Therapy with Stepfamilies: Visher and Visher (2013)

  About the Presenter:

  www.jgatherapy.com

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