The Training Center at Compass Point

The Training Center At Compass Point

Where our passion for providing the best care to clients intersects with our love of learning

Upcoming Trainings

Click on the training title or photo for an in depth description of each training and to add the ones you'd like to attend, to your cart. We are proudly approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board as a provider of continuing education for counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. Our approval number is RC503093

DBT V (half day) Suicide Risk Assessment

10.19.2018

There is a high probability that any clinician will encounter a self-harming or suicidal client over their professional career; the likelihood of a DBT® therapist treating a high acuity client is dramatically higher than their peers. It is crucial that DBT® therapists have an understanding of suicidal risk factors as well as a plan for assessing and treating.

DBT VI (half day) Mindfulness

10.19.2018

The purpose of this training is to help clinicians understand the relevance of mindfulness as both a tool for their clients as well as a tool for themselves. Mindfulness is a centuries old, holistic treatment option that yields consistently research-validate benefits for all mental health complaints. This training will help attendees learn methods to teach mindfulness as well as learn to employ it as a strategy for their own stressors. We will also look at mindfulness as it can be used with children and adolescents!

The Couples Therapy Starter Kit: Theory and Techniques to Bolster Confidence in Couples Therapy

08.31.2018

This training will outline some of the foundational theories and interventions involved in Couples Therapy. Couples Therapy differs from Individual Therapy in some key ways. Therefore, having a good theoretical framework and understanding of the research is essential to a clinician's success when undertaking Couples Therapy.

In the Trenches with Infidelity

08.31.2018

Infidelity can be one of the most difficult scenarios clients will bring to therapy. Without an understanding of the complexities of infidelity and how to navigate the trauma and facilitate healing, a therapist can quickly become overwhelmed by the heightened emotions and confusion of their clients. This course is designed to give therapists a deeper understanding of infidelityand techniques to help their clients in the aftermath of discovery.

Reactive Attachment Disorder

09.14.2018

The purpose of this training is to educate clinicians on how to diagnose and treat children with reactive attachment disorder. There is a secondary goal of providing parent and school coaching strategies as these members of the child’s life often feel “at a loss”. Clinicians should expect to walk away with a newfound understanding and sense of hope for this diagnosis.

Ethics from a former State Board investigator

09.07.2018

This workshop will present information on the board process of investigation and give participants an opportunity to discuss issues and ethical dilemmas that Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists face every day. It is also an in-depth look at the code of Professional Conduct, what not to do, and the consequences licensees can face if they violate the rules that govern the profession.

DBT I: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Methods and Principles

10.15.2018

This training will clarify some of the foundational concepts and therapeutic techniques central to the DBT® treatment modality. Understanding behaviorism and methods for implementation within therapy is a key component for any clinician to succeed using DBT® as a treatment modality.

DBT IV Programmatic Logistics and Supervisory Techniques

10.18.2018

In this training, you can learn to create and run a successful DBT® team. Having a team is an essential component of DBT® practice and is necessary for an adherent program. Also learn and discuss common programmatic concerns and how-to problem solve them. Attendees will be able to present team dilemmas and learn strategies for finding a dialectical synthesis.

DBT III Skills

10.17.2018

This training is geared toward clinicians who are looking to run a DBT® Skills Class and/or teach clients the skills individually. Attendees will evaluate the logistics for implementing a skills class in their setting. Clinicians will learn the basic DBT® Skills and how to teach them to clients within a group setting. We also seek to present methods for managing a group of high risk clients to be able to run a successful skills class.

DBT II Rhymes and Reasons for the Individual Session

10.16.2018

During this training, we seek to teach the basic strategies used during individual therapy within the framework of the DBT® treatment modality. Clinicians attending this training will learn about the treatment hierarchy and secondary dialectics to target. Furthermore the attendee will learn specific DBT treatment strategies to work toward acceptance, change, and helping the client find the middle path dialectically. We would like therapist’s leaving this training to feel confident in being the individual therapist for a client who is learning the DBT® skills in a skills class.

Suicide Risk Assessment and Treatment

09.07.2018

Learning techniques to assess suicide risk, early intervention treatment options, and managing a clinician’s own fear. There is a high probability that any clinician will encounter a self-harming or suicidal client over their professional career. This training is geared toward any therapist who treats clients, as we cannot predict when a client will present with suicidal behaviors.

Building Blocks: Practical Strategies for Therapy With Clients Experiencing Depression, Stress, and Anxiety

11.09.2018

This training is developed to help participants think analytically about what they do to help their clients -why they do it, and how to do it more effectively. It will explore the primary building block of the therapeutic alliance: empathy and delve into the theoretic origins and research which clarified its importance. Clients are invited to wear comfortable clothing, as we will practice some calming postures and breathing techniques, seeking ways to care for ourselves and avoid vicarious trauma. We will explore and expand on tested strategies for treating our clients who struggle with depression, stress, and anxiety in its many forms. Attendees will be encouraged to present case examples of clients who have been especially challenging to connect with and treat. The goal is for the group to create a safe, mutually-supportive sharing atmosphere which will allow for a stimulating exchange of ideas.

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Weeklong DBT Series

These trainings can be taken individually, out of order or as a five day training series. The series is offered twice during the year and do not need to be taken in any particular order; attendees can commit to doing them one Friday per month in the first half of the year, taken for five consecutive days in the fall, or any combination of the two

DBT I: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Methods and Principles

DBT II Rhymes and Reasons for the Individual Session

DBT III Skills

DBT IV Programmatic Logistics and Supervisory Techniques

DBT V (half day) Suicide Risk Assessment

10.19.2018

DBT VI (half day) Mindfulness

10.19.2018

Contact us

The Training Center at Compass Point believes in meeting the needs of our clients and our community. Our training program seeks to offer evidence-based and cutting edge topics for providers, so that they can return to their clients with fresh and applicable information. Please contact us if you are interested in providing a CEU training or have any topics to request!