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• Law and Ethics of Professional Roles and Boundaries in the Clinical Setting Presented by Eric Ström JD, PhD, LMHC

  • When
    01/15/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Synchronous Zoom Event
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  Description:

  Boundary violations are among the most common reasons for professional discipline of behavioral health clinicians. Dual relationships—both intentional and unintentional—can arise in many forms and often present ethical, clinical, and legal challenges.  In recognition of this significant cause of misconduct, as of October 2025 the Washinton Department of Health has implemented a new requirement for two hours of continuing education in “Professional Roles and Boundaries” every two years.

  In this two-hour workshop, we will examine Washington State laws and professional ethical standards regarding personal and dual relationships with clients. Drawing from recent Washington Department of Health disciplinary decisions, participants will engage with real-world case studies that illustrate common risk areas. The workshop will also offer practical strategies for establishing and maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries in everyday practice.

  This course is designed to meet the Washington State Department of Health’s requirement for continuing education in Professional Roles and Boundaries.
  

  Objectives:

  Participants will be able to:

  • Apply Washington legal guidelines regarding dual relationships;
  • Apply ethical standards concerning dual relationships with clients;
  • Recognize risk factors that may contribute to boundary crossings or violations; and
  • Create and evaluate strategies to maintain appropriate and ethical clinical relationships. 

  About the Presenter:

  

  Eric Ström is an attorney and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Seattle,Washington. As an attorney, Eric provides legal counsel, consultation, and guidance to mental health professionals. Eric’s clinical practice is focused on providing counseling services to combat veterans and those in other high-stress professions.  Eric currently serves on the American Mental Health Counselors Association Ethics Committee, and is the ethics advisor for the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association.  Eric has taught a range of courses in counseling and professional ethics at a variety of graduate and undergraduate programs.

  Eric earned a PhD in Counseling at Oregon State University, graduated cum laude from Wayne State University School of Law in Detroit Michigan, earned a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from the Northwest School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University Seattle, attended the Hague Academy of International Law in the Hague Netherlands, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics from the University of Michigan.

  Registration closes January 11, 2026.

  

  

  This course is approved for 2 CE hours for LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and all associate-level licensees in Washington State

  
  

  Washington Mental Health Association (WMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2079. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

  WMHCA Cancellation Policy

  To receive a refund, less a $15 cancellation fee, cancellations must be made by contacting WMHCA at least 48 hours prior to workshop date. There will be no refunds within 48 hours of the workshop date. Please make sure you have the link 24 hours prior to the event starting. 
  

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• Personal Resilience in the Everyday: Developing Core Competencies Presented by Kira Mauseth, Ph.D.

  • When
    01/21/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Live Synchronous Zoom Event
  • Spaces left
    159

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  Description:

  This session will provide practical strategies and information on the core ingredients of personal resilience: Purpose, Connection, Adaptability, and Hope. Participants will learn ways to evaluate where they may be on each of these components, where growth is possible and needed, and how to engage with these core aspects of resilience in a practical and accessible way by focusing on HOW they engage with themselves and others. The current context of the systemic impacts on psychological resilience and functional wellness will be included for discussion. With a focus on typical neurological and physical experiences and the reasons for them (brain fog, irritability, anger, etc) this training offers real-world tips on how to reduce symptoms and improve a sense of well-being from a neurological standpoint, being aware of obstacles, and engaging effectively (and reducing risk) when supporting clients.
  

   

  Objectives:

  Participants will be able to:
  

  1. Identify the core ingredients of resilience in the way they apply personally
     

  2. Develop a sense of personal “core values” and how they impact apply personally and with clients.

  3. Develop awareness of personal challenges and risk factors related to health and how it impact client care.

  About the Presenter:

  
  

  Dr. Kira Mauseth is a practicing clinical psychologist who sees patients at Snohomish Psychology Associates in Everett and Edmonds, WA, is a Teaching Professor at Seattle University and served as a co-lead for the Behavioral Health Strike Team for the WA State Department of Health during the COVID response. She also owns Astrum Health, LLC, and consults with organizations, state agencies, and educational groups about disaster preparedness and resilience building within local communities. She is part of the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) mental health working group, a HRSA funded project with national centers for excellence.

  
  

  Dr. Mauseth has provided training to community groups and professionals both regionally and abroad as the co-developer of the Health Support Team© program. Her work and research focus on disaster behavioral health, resilience, and recovery from trauma as well as small and large-scale critical incident response and preparation for organizations. She has worked abroad extensively with disaster survivors and refugees and has trained first responders and health care workers throughout Puget Sound the United States, and currently serves in the adult mental health clinical seat on Washington State’s Disaster Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC).
  Registration closes January 17, 2025

  

  

  

  This course is approved for 1 CE hours for LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and all associate-level licensees in Washington State

  
  

  Washington Mental Health Association (WMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2079. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

  WMHCA Cancellation Policy

  To receive a refund, less a $15 cancellation fee, cancellations must be made by contacting WMHCA at least 48 hours prior to workshop date. There will be no refunds within 48 hours of the workshop date. Please make sure you have the link 24 hours prior to the event starting. 
  

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• We Carry It All: Unpacking Systemic Trauma Through the Body and Beyond Words-Presented by Danielle McDowell LPC

  • When
    01/30/2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Synchronous Zoom Event
  • Spaces left
    162

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  Description:

  This course explores the embodied impact of systemic oppression, particularly within Black, immigrant, and other marginalized communities. Participants will learn how trauma is carried in the body and expressed through generational patterns, and will engage in culturally grounded healing approaches that move beyond talk therapy. Integrating somatic therapy, expressive arts, and the cultural power of music, this session provides clinicians with practical tools to address trauma, restore embodied safety, and honor community-based ways of processing. Emphasis is placed on the intersection of mental health, human rights, and cultural restoration.

  Objectives:

  Participants will be able to:
  

  • Identify how systemic oppression impacts the body and nervous system in marginalized communities.

  • Apply somatic, musical, and expressive techniques to support trauma healing beyond verbal processing.

  • Integrate culturally grounded healing approaches into trauma-informed clinical practice.

  About the Presenter:

  

  Danielle L. McDowell, LPC, is a Virginia and Florida licensed counselor, Virginia Board of Counseling Approved Supervisor, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author. She specializes in culturally responsive, identity-centered care, integrating somatic therapy, expressive arts, music, and human rights frameworks to serve marginalized communities. Danielle has facilitated professional trainings, racial healing circles, and trauma-informed workshops nationally, equipping providers with tools that bridge clinical skill, cultural restoration, and equity in mental health care.
  

  
  Registration closes January 26, 2026.

  

  

  This course is approved for 3 CE hours for LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and all associate-level licensees in Washington State

  
  

  Washington Mental Health Association (WMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2079. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

  WMHCA Cancellation Policy

  To receive a refund, less a $15 cancellation fee, cancellations must be made by contacting WMHCA at least 48 hours prior to workshop date. There will be no refunds within 48 hours of the workshop date. Please make sure you have the link 24 hours prior to the event starting. 
  

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• Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration (PHRI) Psychotherapy: Best Practices & Current Trends Presented by Dr. Peter Addy, LMHC

  • When
    02/10/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Synchronous Zoom Event
  • Spaces left
    173

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  Description:

  This 3-hour training equips Washington mental health professionals with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills for Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration (PHRI) psychotherapy. This emerging therapeutic approach supports clients navigating psychedelic use in an evolving legal landscape. Washington clinicians increasingly encounter clients who use or are considering psychedelics.

  This training does NOT provide instruction in directly administering psychedelics or endorse illegal activities. It operates strictly within the harm reduction and integration framework that defines PHRI psychotherapy and falls within Washington mental health professionals' scope of practice. The focus is on supporting client safety, informed decision-making, and therapeutic processing of psychedelic experiences—skills that are immediately applicable to clinical practice.

  Participants will leave with practical assessment tools, documentation strategies, harm reduction resources to share with clients, and integration techniques that can be implemented immediately in PHRI psychotherapy practice.

  Objectives:

  
  

  Participants will be able to:
  

  1. Distinguish between four levels of professional engagement to determine appropriate scope of practice and professional boundaries when working with clients who use or are considering psychedelic substances.
  2. Apply evidence-based screening protocols to assess client suitability for psychedelic use.
  3. Implement three evidence-based integration techniques to help clients process insights and experiences from psychedelic use.

  About the Presenter:

  Dr. Peter Addy, LMHC, is an expert in the field of psychedelic substances and states of consciousness. With 15 years of experience, Dr. Addy has established himself as an authority on the transformative effects of transcendence and wholeness. Dr. Addy received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology, where he conducted one of the earliest studies on the atypical psychedelic plant Salvia divinorum in humans. He continued his research at Yale University, where he co-founded the Yale Psychedelic Science Group and studied other atypical psychedelics. Dr. Addy's expertise extends to substance use disorder treatment, having completed postdoctoral training in the field. In addition to his academic credentials, Dr. Addy has also traveled to Mexico to learn about the indigenous use of psychedelic plants and participated in non-directive harm reduction and integration training at Burning Man. Dr. Addy's knowledge and expertise have led him to become a highly sought-after speaker and presenter, having given talks internationally on a range of topics related to spirituality, transpersonal states, psychedelic science, and research methodology. Dr. Addy is also an accomplished writer, having authored numerous scientific articles, book chapters, and popular press articles on typical and atypical psychedelics, substance abuse, and spirituality. He currently practices as a psychotherapist in private practice in both Washington and Oregon, where he continues to apply his knowledge and expertise to help others achieve transformative experiences.

  
  

  
  Registration closes February 6th, 2026.

  

  

  This course is approved for 3 CE hours for LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and all associate-level licensees in Washington State

  
  

  Washington Mental Health Association (WMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2079. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

  WMHCA Cancellation Policy

  To receive a refund, less a $15 cancellation fee, cancellations must be made by contacting WMHCA at least 48 hours prior to workshop date. There will be no refunds within 48 hours of the workshop date. Please make sure you have the link 24 hours prior to the event starting. 
  

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• Health for Helping Professionals: Taking care of yourself as you care for others Presented by Kira Mauseth, Ph.D.

  • When
    02/25/2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Synchronous Zoom Event
  • Spaces left
    169

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  Description:

  This webinar will help participants identify and name experiences that contribute to their own sense of personal burnout and / or restoration both on and off the job. Developing an understanding of what works for them personally will help strengthen their ability to support clients.  Participants will evaluate opportunities to develop healthy boundaries and strategic use of “off” time, as well as the importance of attending to the compassion rewards that are available in connecting with clients.
  

   

  Objectives:

  Participants will be able to:

  
  

  1. Identify experiences that contribute to burnout vs restoration and how it impacts client care.
  2. Develop a personal plan for healthy engagement that supports improved client care.
  3. Establish healthy boundaries around work and “off” time to improve client care.

  About the Presenter:

  Dr. Kira Mauseth is a practicing clinical psychologist who sees patients at Snohomish Psychology Associates in Everett and Edmonds, WA, is a Teaching Professor at Seattle University and served as a co-lead for the Behavioral Health Strike Team for the WA State Department of Health during the COVID response. She also owns Astrum Health, LLC, and consults with organizations, state agencies, and educational groups about disaster preparedness and resilience building within local communities. She is part of the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) mental health working group, a HRSA funded project with national centers for excellence.

  Dr. Mauseth has provided training to community groups and professionals both regionally and abroad as the co-developer of the Health Support Team© program. Her work and research focus on disaster behavioral health, resilience, and recovery from trauma as well as small and large-scale critical incident response and preparation for organizations. She has worked abroad extensively with disaster survivors and refugees and has trained first responders and health care workers throughout Puget Sound the United States, and currently serves in the adult mental health clinical seat on Washington State’s Disaster Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC).

  Registration closes February 21st, 2026

  

  

  This course is approved for 1 CE hours for LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and all associate-level licensees in Washington State

  
  

  Washington Mental Health Association (WMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2079. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

  WMHCA Cancellation Policy

  To receive a refund, less a $15 cancellation fee, cancellations must be made by contacting WMHCA at least 48 hours prior to workshop date. There will be no refunds within 48 hours of the workshop date. Please make sure you have the link 24 hours prior to the event starting. 
  

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• Weaving Connection: Building Inclusion and Connection In Therapy

  • Start
    05/02/2026
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    7:30 AM
  • End
    05/03/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilton Seatac 17620 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98188
  • Spaces left
    146

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  WMHCA's 2026 Conference, Weaving Connections: Building Belonging and Inclusion in Therapy will bring together professionals committed to fostering deeper connections and inclusive healing spaces in therapy.

  
  

  The Conference will be May 1st-3rd, 2026 at the Seatac Hilton near Seatac Airport.  May 1st will be an evening Welcome Reception and the 2nd & 3rd will be full days of continuing education. 

  
  

  The Room Block is currently open, as well as the discounted airfare. Book your room early as space is limited. 

  
  

  WMHCA is excited to announce we have secured the keynote speaker for our upcoming conference.  The Cost of Healing in Silence — Racial Trauma and the Call for Culturally Responsive Care

  Ashley McGirt, MSW, LICSW, is a licensed therapist, author, and Founder & CEO of Therapy Fund Foundation, a nonprofit eliminating barriers to healing in Black communities. A TEDx speaker and NAACP Health Chair, she specializes in trauma and culturally responsive care. Her forthcoming book, "The Cost of Healing in Silence", explores racial trauma and the call for inclusive, equitable mental health practices.

  Silence has a cost, especially in communities of color where unspoken pain, generational trauma, and systemic inequities shape lived experiences. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore racial trauma through the lens of The Cost of Healing in Silence, a book that blends clinical insight, research, and lived experience. The session will offer both reflective and practical strategies for building belonging and inclusion in therapeutic spaces, helping clinicians deepen their cultural responsiveness and better support BIPOC clients.

  Attendees will engage with case examples, narrative storytelling, and experiential exercises that highlight the impact of racial bias in diagnosis, barriers to care, and the healing potential of culturally responsive interventions. Participants will leave with tools to integrate equity and inclusion into practice while honoring resilience, fortitude, and the humanity of clients navigating racial trauma.

  Get your tickets in advance as it is likely to sell out. 

  The rest of the schedule will come out in late December!
  

  
  

  Registrations	Early Bird	Dec. 1, 2025	March 15, 2026
  Student Members	$249	$249	$349
  Members	$299	$399	$499
  Non-Members	$499	$499	$599

  
  

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  Washington Mental Health Association (WMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2079. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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