CE Credit Hours
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE?
TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:
James Hollis, Ph.D., was born in Springfield, Illinois, and graduated from Manchester University in 1962 and Drew University in 1967. He taught Humanities 26 years in various colleges and universities before retraining as a Jungian analyst at the Jung Institute of Zurich, Switzerland (1977-82).
Dr. Helen Fisher, PhD. is a biological anthropologist, a member of the Center for Human Evolutionary Studies in the Department of Anthropology, Rutgers University, a Senior Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University, and Chief Scientific Advisor to Match.com.
Dennis Ortman, Ph.D. is a psychologist in private practice in the Detroit area, specializing in the treatment of those suffering addictions and emotional problems.
John Arden, Ph.D., ABPP – Recently retired from Kaiser Permanente where he served as the Northern California Regional Director of Training. Author of 15 books including his new book Mind-Brain-Gene: Toward the Integration of Psychotherapy.
Kate Mahoney, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience in behavioral health with a specialty in the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorders.
Colin Ross M.D. is the author of 225 peer-reviewed papers and 32 books. He is a past President of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. He consults to hospital trauma programs in Texas, Michigan and California.
Dr. Ronald D. Siegel is an assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School and an author of The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems. He has also co-authored and acted as a co-editor of other publications.
Dr. Pat Love is known for her warmth, humor, and practical, research-based wisdom. Her blog posts, YouTube clips, books, trainings, workshops, and online courses have made her a popular go-to relationship consultant.
Jens Hussey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor whose work has been profiled in the Chicago Tribune. He was a former staff therapist at one of the most prestigious psychiatric hospitals in the country and has worked with clients at all levels of care from detox to outpatient individual psychotherapy.
Sara Tigay joined the Foundations Chicago team as clinical program manager in April 2018 and was promoted to director of outpatient services in December 2018. With over 10 years’ experience working in high-level addiction and mental health care in the Chicago area, she is passionate about providing hope and support to each individual she encounters.
Josefina Alvarez, PhD is Professor Emerita in the Department of Psychology at Adler University/Chicago Campus. Prior to retiring from full time teaching, she taught courses in multicultural psychology, community psychology, and the social determinants of mental health.
Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is an international speaker, trainer, and consultant in the behavioral health field whose work has reached thousands throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, and the British Islands.
Mark Zissman, PsyD, CADC is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified alcohol and drug counselor. He is currently the Clinical Director of Gateway Foundation, Lake County Residential and Outpatient Services.
For more than 25 years, Dr. Flowers has been one of the most familiar and respected names in the area of pain recovery, chronic pain and addiction. A leader in the field, his history in assessments and treatment of chronic pain and co-occurring addiction has led to an exceptionally distinguished career.
Melissa as Clinical Director and Co-founder of Healing Springs Ranch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Art Therapist (A.T.R.) She has over 25 years of experience treating trauma and addictions. She has been the Executive Clinical Director at the Ross Institute for Psychological Trauma for 20 years.
Cancellation Policy
All registration fees are refundable, less a $60 cancellation fee. All requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to info@htilearn.com and must be received 60 days prior to the event start date. Cancellations received after 60 days from the event start date will receive a credit that can be used towards a future Higher Thought Institute conference for up to one year. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. Persons who register and fail to attend will not receive a refund. For questions or more information, contact Higher Thought Institute at (480) 440-7700 or info@htilearn.com.
Intermediate to Advanced Clinical Training for Therapists and Counselors
Earn up to 25 CE (Includes 3 Ethics & 3 Cultural CE
Higher Thought Institute will offer CE Credits from the following:
APA – American Psychological Association: CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
ASWB – Association of Social Work Boards: Higher Thought Institute, provider number 1740, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State
and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Higher Thought Institute maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 3/27/20-3/27/21. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 25 continuing education credits.
CA BBSS – California Board Behavioral Sciences: accepts approvals from ASWB, our organization has submitted an application for consideration of approval as an ASWB ACE provider, APA, co-sponsored with CE Learning Systems, LLC
NAADAC – The Association for Addiction Professionals: Provider # 189745
CCAPP – California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals: Provider # OS-20-322-0222
NBCC – East Meets West in Psychotherapy has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Sessions approved for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Higher Thought Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-3460
IDFPR – Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, SWB Provider # 159.001496
CPC & PC Provider # 197.000312 and PsyD Provider # 268.000114
IAODAPCA – Illinois Alcohol & Drug Abuse Professional – Certification Association Program # 15079 Category: Counselor I or II, Preventionist I or II, CARS I or II, CODP I, II or III, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP I or II, CRSS I or II, CVSS II, ATE, CPRS I or II, MAATP I or II, RDDP, CFPP II, NCRS II Continuing Education Units: 25 Beginning Date: 3/25/2020 Expiration Date: 3/25/2022
Full-Time conference attendees who complete all required evaluations and attendance documentation are eligible to receive the maximum number of contact hours. Daily registrants can receive credit for each day in attendance.
To receive Continuing Education Credits for approved educational sessions at HTI conferences and events the following criteria must be met.
Please note it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board directly to determine eligibility to meet your continuing education requirements.
All registration fees are refundable, less a $60 cancellation fee. All requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to info@htilearn.com and must be received 60 days prior to the event start date. Cancellations received after 60 days from the event start date will receive a credit that can be used towards a future Higher Thought Institute conference for up to one year. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. Persons who register and fail to attend will not receive a refund. For questions or more information, contact Higher Thought Institute at (480) 440-7700 or info@htilearn.com.
