Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Applications in Schools
Saturday, Nov 16th, 2024
14:00-16:00 GMT
(22:00 Shanghai/17:00 Istanbul/15:00 Madrid/11:00 Buenos Aires/9:00 New York)
Presented by Ren Stinson, PhD, LP
Ren Stinson is a board-certified clinical psychologist with 10+ years of experience as a therapist and trainer. Ren has specialties in PTSD treatment, trauma-related mental health, anxiety coping skills, and working with clients who struggle with emotion regulation. He uses evidence-based psychotherapies, including cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, and cognitive processing therapy, to help clients meet their therapeutic goals. Ren has a research and teaching background in multicultural psychology, including cultural identity development, coping with racism and other oppression, and LGBTQ+ care. He provides trainings and workshops on behavior therapy and multicultural psychology in the U.S. and internationally. Ren was born in Tokyo, Japan and spent his childhood in Oakland, California before moving to Kobe, Japan where he attended international school as a teenager.
Professional Development Seminars
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Internal Family Systems and Counselor Wellbeing: Leading from Self
Saturday, February 8, 2025
14:00-16:00 GMT
(22:00 Shanghai/17:00 Istanbul/15:00 Madrid/11:00 Buenos Aires/9:00 New York)
Presented by Johanna K. Smith, MSW, LCSW
Johanna Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with a master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Denver. She has worked with adults, families, and teens for over 15 years. A true global nomad, Johanna has lived in 10 different countries in Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Johanna brings an integrative approach to therapy drawing on training in systems theory, emotionally-focused couple therapy, trauma treatment (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness-based approaches. Johanna has a passion for helping people live their best lives. In addition to her clinical work, she has served as an international school counselor, family support specialist, and pro-bono psychotherapist with refugees and asylum seekers. She is skilled at helping clients move through the darkest places in their lives and emerge with a greater sense of joy and purpose.