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Searight Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) has been approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7431. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Searight PACE is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
The main objectives taught during the course require participants to be able to complete the following:
1. Identify Signs and Symptoms
2. Master and Apply the ALGEE Action Plan
Participants must effectively learn to utilize the 5-step MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in both crisis and non-crisis scenarios:
3. De-escalate Mental Health Crises
4. Reduce Stigma and Build Literacy
5. Practice First Aider Self-Care
Saturday, November 21
Instructor: Dr. Charlotte Stephens and Dr. Sharon WebbLocation: TeamsTime: 9AM to 5PM (7.5 CE hours)Cost: $299
Description: This interactive presentation is intended for counselors who have some experience with and knowledge of CCPT. Attendees will be able to learn more about themes that may emerge in session and how to identify them. The presentation will consist of didactic and experiential components (participants will be able to watch a play therapy session and assess). Attendees will be given the opportunity to practice documentation writing by using data to develop treatment plans and progress notes.Objectives:
Saturday, February 13
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Hall, Clemson UniversityLocation: TeamsTime: 9AM to 11AM (2 CE hours)Cost: TBA
Description: Caregivers are often a main support for individuals who are struggling with mental health concerns. It is not uncommon for caregivers to experience increased physical and mental health concerns of their own as a result of providing care and resources to those under their supervision. When caregivers experience their own struggles, it can have a negative impact on a client’s treatment outcomes. DBT has been found helpful by caregivers to increase the quality of life, including feelings of happiness for both themselves and the client. To address caregiver involvement in DBT treatment, participants of this presentation will review their understanding of the theoretical orientation of DBT. Additionally, participants will identify the clinical implications of involving caregivers of clients within the DBT lens. Practical applications for involving and supporting caregivers of clients in DBT treatment will be discussed.
Educational Goal: The educational goal of this presentation is to provide an overview of the theoretical and skill components of DBT, as well as identify the clinical implications and applications of involving caregivers of clients within the DBT lens.Objectives:
Instructor: Dr. Staci Tessmer, Kent State UniversityLocation: TeamsTime: 11AM – 1PM (2 CE hours)Cost: TBA
Instructor: Dr. Simone McIntyre, Gardner-Webb UniversityLocation: TeamsTime: 1PM – 3PM (2 CE hours)Cost: TBA
Description: TBA
Saturday, March 20, 2027
Instructor: Dr. Yvonne SmithLocation: TeamsTime: 9AM to 5PM (7.5 CE hours)Cost: $299
Dr. Jennifer Geddes Hall is an associate clinical professor of Counseling at Clemson University. She is a former special education teacher and school counselor and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). She has over 20 years of experience as a child/teen therapist in diverse school and clinical settings and currently sees a small caseload of children under 8 years old for Child Centered Play Therapy. Dr. Hall has presented at local, state, and national levels on various counseling related topics such as play therapy, trauma, domestic violence, clinical supervision, and supporting students in schools. She has published articles on these topics as well and is also currently the South Carolina Association for Play Therapy president.
Dr. Simone McIntyre is a dually-licensed mental health and addictions therapist in North and South Carolina. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Counselor Education. She has worked in the field in various capacities since 2002 and strives to improve lives and strengthen communities through education and empowerment. She earned her PhD in counselor education and supervision from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minn. McIntyre is a wife and mother of four. She is also a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and her favorite quote is by Audrey Hepburn, “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I’m possible”.
Dr. Staci Tessmer, Ph.D., LPCC-S, NCC, BC-TMH, ACS, is an independently licensed counselor with a supervisory designation (OH) and maintains her NCC, BC-TMH, and ACS credentials. She is also Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) and Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) trained. Staci holds a B.A. in Biomedical Humanities, a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. Her dissertation research focused on counseling site supervisors’ experiences of and preparation to conduct the individual supervision of group work.
She has been practicing in the counseling field for over a decade and has held a variety of clinical, supervisory, and administrative roles at both the inpatient and outpatient levels of care, working with children, adolescents, and adult populations. Staci is adjunct faculty for two CACREP-accredited counseling programs and has taught a variety of courses, such as diagnosis, case conceptualization, practicum, and internship.
Additionally, Staci has held many leadership roles within state and national counseling organizations. She has presented at numerous local, state, national, and international counseling conferences on a variety of clinical, supervision, and counselor education topics. Lastly, Staci has been published in peer reviewed journals discussing topics such as the supervision of group work and working with injured student athletes.
