This 2 hour Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training, facilitated by Damara Beckett, CSAC, LPC, LALA, introduces participants to the foundational structure, philosophy, and practical application of DBT.

The training is designed for behavioral health professionals seeking to deepen their clinical skillset in supporting clients with emotional dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, and self-destructive behaviors.

CEUs are available!

Date: June 27th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Harbour View Training Center – 7025 Harbour View Blvd Ste 119, Suffolk, VA 23435
Presented by: Nicole Wilkins, MSW, M.A. LCSW-S

Meet Your Presenter

As a clinical social worker, my mission is to provide culturally competent, holistic psychological services which aim to promote individual growth.

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Norfolk State University in 2015. After which, I attended Liberty University and received my Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling; Marriage and Family concentration in 2018. In 2020, I furthered my education and re-enrolled at Norfolk State University where I received my Master of Social Work: Clinical Concentration in 2022.

I have served in many capacities within the clinical social work and mental health fields for over nine (9) years. In my experience, I have worked with individuals ranging from age 5 to late adulthood. Additionally, my clientele included individuals from an array of cultural backgrounds including LGBTQIA+, Hispanic, Native American, Muslim, and more.

I specialize in providing outpatient therapy for those who have been diagnosed with Serious Mental Illnesses and Serious Emotional Disturbances- depressive, conduct, mood, gender, and adjustment disorders.

In my practice, I utilize several treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused- CBT, and Behavior Therapy.

This training is full and can no longer accept registrations.

Working as a Mental Health Professional can be complicated especially when working with people!

The focus of this training is to discuss ethical issues that come up in everyday life so that you are better grounded on how to make ethical choices and decisions.

We will cover:

• – Ethics & Boundaries- How do ethical boundaries inform how we conduct ourselves with clients.
• – Agency & Autonomy – Recognizing client’s autonomy and respecting personal choices
• – Keeping yourself on the Ethical Track
• – Recognizing your own bias and issues that can get in the way of making ethical professional decisions.

CEUs are available!

Date: July 14th, 2025
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Online
Trainer: Karen Bailey, LPC, ACS, ASDCS

Karen Bailey is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor and Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Karen Bailey has worked in the field for 28 years.

She specializes in Autism, Neurodiversity, Intellectual Disabilities, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma recovery, Grief and Loss, Developmental issues, and Women issues. Karen Bailey currently works as the Manager of Autism ID Treatment Services at Western Tidewater Community Services Board.

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Information gathering and rapport building are the cornerstone of the relationships we develop with the clients we partner with on a daily basis. Assessment, clinical interviewing and differential diagnosis are key components of this process.

This training aims to provide guidance and support in reviewing these skills as well as allowing practical practice on a group level. Please join this training if you wish to review and expand what you know in the areas listed above.

Main Areas of Focus:
– Assessment Process
– Building Rapport
– Clinical Interviewing
– Common Diagnoses
– Differential Diagnoses and Practice

CEU’s are available!

Date: July 28th, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Trainer: Natalie Horne, MSW, LCSW

Natalie Horne is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who received her Master’s of Social Work from The University of Pennsylvania. She has five years of experience in the mental health field with an emphasis on children and families. She has previous experience as a therapist in eating disorder partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient as well as a school counselor in a special education private day school.

She has worked in in the Same Day Access department of the Western Tidewater CSB for the last 2 years, completing clinical assessments, and has a passion for quickly connecting clients to the services they need while providing them education on treatment options and their diagnoses.

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