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Hate and division in our society seem to be at an all-time high. Threats of violence and even murder have now become commonplace in social media simply because of political beliefs. In our country and in countries around the world, assassination or assassination attempts have seemingly become a way to solve political issues. This can leave many individuals in our society feeling fearful and hopeless about how to navigate a way forward.

Therapists are on the front lines every day talking with clients on all sides of the political spectrum about deeply held beliefs and the “right” way for our country to move ahead as a society. These discussions can become heated, and therapists are left wondering how to be of help to clients while also observing their own limits. How can therapists maintain hope and be of help to clients in such a stressful time?

This three-hour training will explore ways that therapists can navigate difficult political conversations with clients while attending to their own self-care. Skills will be reviewed that will help maintain civility in these conversations, especially when they extend into the personal life of the clinician. The training will include the presentation of skills while also allowing ample time for discussion and self-reflection.

Reduced Early Registration rates available through August 31: $85 (Full registration fee: $95.)

As an MePA member, use Discount Code MEPA for an additional 10% off.

Join MePA members on May 16th, 2024, at 205 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine, for a day filled with enlightening seminars and workshops from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by an exciting open house and reception from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This event is a fantastic opportunity for MePA members to engage with leading experts, including Ron Breazeale, Rosalba Breazeale, Kendra Cornwall, Maite Garcia, Ann Christie, and James Claiborn. Don't miss out on the chance to expand your knowledge, earn CEs, and network with peers in the field of mental health and education. 

This presentation is designed to equip clinicians with a comprehensive understanding and practical tools for treating relational trauma. Clinicians will gain a holistic toolkit for supporting their clients through the journey of trauma recovery.

Participants will:

• Understand the Three-Phase Model of Trauma Treatment: Safety and Stabilization, Processing and Remembrance, and Reconnection and Integration
• Develop Skills in Trauma-Informed Interventions
• Enhance Therapeutic Relationship and Client Safety
• Apply Knowledge Through Experiential Learning

Psychology Specialists of Maine is approved to provide 3 CEs for Maine-licensed psychologists, social workers, and counselors, for participation in this Live Webinar.

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Reduced Early Registration rates available until May 17: $89

(Full registration fee: $95.)

As an MePA member, use Discount Code MEPA for an additional $10 off.

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Invite a friend (or six!) and share this invitation with your email lists. As a special “thank you” for informing your friends and peers about this event, you will receive an additional $10 refund* for each attendee that identifies you as the recommender when they register for the event.  

*Refunded from your registration fee. Deadline for this offer is June 7, 2024.

Register online today!

Peace Behavioral Health is looking for a part-time Licensed Clinical Psychologist or experienced Master’s Level Therapist to start as soon as possible. It is a subcontractor position with competitive compensation per patient, flexible hours, and the potential for full time employment in the future.

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience and comfort conducting individual therapy with kids ages 12+ as well as emerging adults.
• Theoretical orientation and expertise that aligns with evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and/or ACT.
• Willing to do a mix of telehealth and in-person visits (about 50/50) in Saco (and perhaps Portland soon).
• Licensed in Maine. Optional Qualifications that would be valued:  Being licensed by PSY PACT, in Florida, or willing to get a Florida license.
• Experience and comfort working with children under 12.
• Experience with family therapy.
• Interest in starting and facilitating DBT group therapy services within the clinic.

Learn more about us at www.peacebh.com or on Instagram @PeaceBehavioralHealth. Please ask questions or send a CV to Founder, Practice Owner, and Psychiatrist Dr. Nicolas Sikaczowski at Nick@PeaceBH.com

Embark on a rewarding teaching career at the University of Southern Maine. We’re seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Clinical Psychology for Fall 2024. Inspire students with your expertise and commitment to excellence and diversity. Competitive salary and benefits await.

Apply by April 29, 2024 - Be part of our vibrant community where education is student-focused every day. Apply for the position now and join us in the intellectual heart of Maine.

Apply Now

Dr. Teresa Johnson is currently accepting referrals for:

• Individual therapy
• Couples therapy, and
• Intimacy coaching

Learn more about Dr. Johnson's practice today.

Office for rent in downtown Brunswick, 2 days a week and weekends. Large furnished office, conference room, kitchen, waiting room, on site parking, wheel chair access, 7 psychotherapist in the offices with 3 waiting rooms and 1/4 of a block off Maine street. $125.00 a month per day for weekdays, less for weekends, rent is negotiable. Contact: Deb Como-Kepler, debkepler@yahoo.com or 207-443-7899

January 11, 2024

Join us on Jan 11-12, 2024 for a two-day experiential workshop with Joel Guarna, PhD, and Teresa Valliere, LCSW, LADC, CCS, in Portland. Summary: Our clients get stuck in their thoughts, feelings, behavioral patterns, and personal narratives. And we, as helpers, get stuck in our own. These corresponding forms of rigidity are both a primary cause for clients’ suffering and a driver of helplessness, frustration, and burnout in helpers. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) provides a coherent and powerful set of strategies for moving both clients and helpers toward greater psychological flexibility and fulfillment—from suffering to thriving. 

This workshop will be a solid introduction for folks new to ACT and a great refresher for those with intermediate+ levels of experience with ACT. Early bird rate valid until December 21! Follow link (or www.ACTinMaine.com) for more info and registration. 

Download the flyer as a PDF.

Please join us for a day of in person learning, connection, and community at the Maine Mental Health Symposium on Friday October 6th in at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport. Our exceptional lineup of speakers will share their knowledge and experience on topics at the forefront of clinical work in Maine and across the country, including stress and social media; using ACT principles in therapist self-development; therapist burnout prevention; liberation psychology; and the role of community connection in crisis response and recovery. Registration includes 6 CE credits, breakfast and lunch, and a post conference networking meetup.

For more information or to register for the conference, please click here.

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