Events
Meetings are held once a month, generally on the first Monday of the month, unless there is a holiday, then we may meet the following Monday. We generally meet at the Sunny Street Cafe in Keller, unless otherwise noted. Come join us!
January 6, 2025 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Understanding Human Trafficking
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Join Dr. Gregg Malone, LPC-S, LCDC to discuss some critical steps in recognizing and responding to human trafficking. Human trafficking is a significant issue in the U.S. and worldwide. Human trafficking victims are often concealed by their traffickers; however, studies show that many victims interact with healthcare professionals while they are being victimized. This places healthcare professionals in a unique position to recognize the signs and risk factors of human trafficking and take steps if they suspect a person may be a victim of human trafficking. This course provides behavioral health professionals an opportunity to apply their existing knowledge of violence risk prevention to assess and intervene. To learn more about Dr. Malone go to www.HiddenLakesCounseling.com.
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
December 2, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: My Favorite Things at the KCA
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
What to Bring: Bring one of Your Favorite Things to swap with another member. Please wrap your item. Inexpensive and/or used is welcome.
Come celebrate the holidays by sharing a quick meal and lots of conversations with your colleagues. This is a great time to connect with those who really understand what you do, AND talk about possibilities and opportunities for the New Year. The joy of the season is sharing and caring, so let’s spread that! Bring one of Your Favorite Things for a gift exchange.
November 4, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Stabilitas: Making a Difference by Staying
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Len “Coach” Shelby, LPC will speak on the importance of being “grounded in who we are, where we are, and what we do”. Len received his bachelor’s degree from Rice University where he was a four-year letterman and All-Conference and All-American catcher. He received his Masters from Lubbock Christian University in school counseling and completed his internship hours through Harding University. He worked with Ascent, a mental health agency in Memphis, TN while completing his clinical hours of supervision for LPC licensure. Len spent twenty-five years as a Texas High School football and baseball coach before deciding to pursue a second- half career as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Len works with The Peace Psychology Center in Southlake primarily serving adolescent/teen boys, adult men, and Couples. To learn more about his practice, go to https://www.peacepsychologycenter.com/about-3
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
October 7, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Eating Disorders: An Overview of Assessment and Treatment
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Cherie Miller, MS is an LPC Supervisor and is the owner of Nourished Soul Center for Healing, a practice specialized in helping people make peace with food and their bodies. Cherie has 15 years years of experience as an eating disorder therapist, mentor, speaker, educator, and advocate. She is also a professional member of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and the Association for Mental Health Professionals. To learn more about Cherie, go to www.nourishedsoulcenter.com.
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
September 9, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Safeguarding Against Burnout
Where: Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club, 600 Promontory Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Joyce Miles Jacquote is a LMFT Supervisor and a LCDC in private practice. Joyce will discuss how to avoid Burnout in our practices so we can stay productive with our clients. In her private practice, Overcoming Miles Counseling, Joyce focuses on providing therapy to the communities that she is apart of, the Black and Brown communities and the LGBTQIA+ communities. Outside of supervision Joyce enjoys educating through speaking about the mental health issues that she is passionate about and providing clinical supervision to LMFT Associates and MFT graduate interns. Joyce holds a Masters degree from Texas Women’s University and a Doctorate from Texas Wesleyan’s University. To learn more about Joyce’s practice, go to www.OvercomingMilesCounseling.com.
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
August 5, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Networking like a Pro
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Kayla Dillman, MA is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Co-Owner of GrowthPoint Counseling and Consulting in Colleyville. Kayla received her master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapist from Hardin-Simmons University where she now sits on the board of trustees. She specializes in integrating the Christian Faith into the therapy process and is also certified as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. You can learn more about Kayla at https://growthpointcounseling.com/therapists/kayla-dillman/
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
July 1, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Entity Formation and Structure for Therapists
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Christopher Missimo (JD, MA, LPC) is Co-Owner of Avanti Counseling & Consulting and an attorney at Scheef and Stone in Dallas practicing primarily corporate and real estate law. For almost 10 years, Christopher has owned and operated a small business in some capacity and thus is familiar with the struggles of entrepreneurship. Consequently, he dedicates most of his time at Avanti to teaching young therapists how to become business owners. Christopher provides legal services at Scheef & Stone to companies primarily ranging in gross sales from 50k to 5M. While his legal work extends to larger acquisitions of land and companies dealing with matters of gross incomes ranging from 5M to 350M, his passion lies with small businesses.
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
June 3, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Seven Essential Things Every Clinician Should Know About Coaching
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Steve Coxsey, MA, LPC-S, PCC will present on Counseling and Coaching services. Come learn how they differ and how counselors can work with coaches to serve clients. Steve is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and a Professional Certified Coach worldwide through ICF. He has a Masters Degree in Clinical and School Psychology from UNT. Steve is a therapist, small business owner, and professional coach and coach trainer. To learn more about his practice, go to www.MesaCounseling.com.
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
May 6, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: An Update on Suicide
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Dr. Mark DeYoung will present a summary of current data on the state of suicide in the US. We will discuss the implications for our work as therapists and formulate practical strategies for clients. Dr. DeYoung is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a PhD in Child Development. Mark has completed Level, 1, 2, and 3 training in Gottman Methods Couples Therapy. He currently provides online counseling services for families and relationships in the North Fort Worth area. For more information on Dr. DeYoung, and his private practice go to https://deyoungconsulting.com/.
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
April 1, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: The SPACE Approach to Parenting the Anxious Child
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Sadie Monge, LPC-S will explore how parents are an important part of supporting children struggling with anxiety. Learn how healthy patterns of support and connection can help children overcome anxious, thoughts and feelings. Identify natural patterns of parenting that might inadvertently increase anxiety in children. Sadie enjoys helping parents find their calm and confidence in parenting the anxious child. Sadie is an LPC Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist and a SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) trained clinician. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University. Learn more about Sadie and her practice at https://familyconnectionscounseling.com.
1 CEU for licensed providers will be available.
March 4, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: How to Integrate Creativity with Your Current Practice
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Heidi Tournoux-Hanshaw, LPC-S-AT, ATR-BCCS is the clinical director of the Art Station in Fort Worth. She is a graduate of Antioch University in Seattle where she earned master’s degrees in both family therapy and art therapy. She received her undergraduate training in Art and Psychology from Central Washington University. She has worked with children in child development and Montessori school settings as well as conducted art therapy support groups for teens receiving treatment for substance abuse. She has her own business, Heidi Tournoux Studios, where she combines her passion for art and healing. She has presented at the North Texas Art Therapy Association and the American Art Therapy Association. To learn more about her work, go to www.theartstation.org or www.heiditournouxstudios.com.
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
February 5, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Traumatic Stress-Related Disorders
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Dr. Alaina Kroes, PsyD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with adults and children of all ages. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology with an emphasis in chemistry and sociology from Alverno College in Wisconsin. She earned her Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology and completed a pre-doctoral internship at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Dr. Kroes research interests include parent-child relationships which was the subject of her dissertation. She has extensive knowledge in assessments in private practice and is licensed in both Texas and Wisconsin. To learn more about Dr. Kroes and her practice, go to https://mindpsych.org/
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
January 8, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Psychodrama: Action Methods in Individual and Group Therapy
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Darlene Vanchura, MA, LPC-S will give us an overview of Psychodrama with an experiential exercise in action methods utilized in therapy. You won’t want to miss this fun activity! Come willing and ready to participate. However, if your “brave willingness” is in remission, then being a witness might be the perfect spot for you. After all, the audience is one of the five major components of Psychodrama. All are welcome, please join us for this unique experiential approach to therapy. Darlene is a LPC Supervisor and a Certified Practitioner of Psychodrama, with decades of experience. To learn more about Darlene’s work, visit her website at www.VanchuraCounseling.com or www.HiddenLakesCounseling.com.
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.