New York Mental Health Counselors Association

New York Mental Health Counselors Association What is NYMHCA's role? To protect and enhance the rights of counselors to practice our profession.

NYMHCA is the only statewide professional membership association dedicated solely to representing LMHCs, limited permit holders, counselor education students, and counselor educators in New York State. History of NYMHCA
American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) was founded in 1976. AMHCA was founded because thousands of mental health counselors working in non-school settings had no org

anizational home. AMHCA has capitalized on the uniqueness of mental health counseling by touting the counseling skills, developmental approach, and preventative strategies employed by its members and demanding recognition of their contributions in health care. The New York State chapter of AMHCA (NYMHCA) was founded in 1979. The Profession of Mental Health Counseling:

Mental Health Counseling is a distinct profession with national standards for education, training, and clinical practice. The New York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA) is the professional membership organization that represents the mental health counseling profession in New York State.

☀️ Help shape the future of NYMHCA's Continuing Education! We want to make sure our upcoming professional development tr...
06/15/2026

☀️ Help shape the future of NYMHCA's Continuing Education!

We want to make sure our upcoming professional development trainings are exactly what you need to thrive. But we can’t do it without your voice.

📋 Take our quick, 9-question survey and let us know your CE preferences.
Your feedback helps us serve you better. Thank you for helping us support your professional growth! 👇

https://forms.gle/fmQ612AnXpzxVBti6

Creative Resilience: Protecting the Helper 🎨As we provide deep, compassionate care for others, we often carry the weight...
06/14/2026

Creative Resilience: Protecting the Helper 🎨

As we provide deep, compassionate care for others, we often carry the weight of their stories. For the dedicated clinician, identifying the subtle signs of vicarious trauma and burnout is not just a professional skill—it is an ethical necessity.

This training offers a restorative space to explore the "six domains" of professional self-care. We move beyond basic advice, introducing practical, arts-based tools to help you build a personalized resilience plan that fosters self-compassion and mental well-being.

Core Insights:
Defining the Impact: Clear definitions for countertransference, compassion fatigue, and vicarious resilience.
Recognizing Red Flags: Identify the specific factors and obstacles that contribute to provider distress.
The Six Domains: A comprehensive look at the framework essential for preventing burnout.
Creative Recovery: Apply simple, arts-based strategies to develop a sustainable, personalized self-care plan.

📅 Workshop Details
Title: Creative Self-Care and Resilience Strategies for Preventing Vicarious Trauma
Facilitator: Stacey Billups, LMSW
CEUs: 3 hours
Date: June 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. Eastern

Ready to prioritize your own well-being and build lasting resilience? Register Here!

https://www.nymhcainstitute.org/courses/148942

Cultivating Connection: Compassion-Focused Therapy for Couples 🤝In the heat of conflict, shame and self-criticism often ...
06/12/2026

Cultivating Connection: Compassion-Focused Therapy for Couples 🤝

In the heat of conflict, shame and self-criticism often become the silent "third parties" in the room, driving wedges between partners. For the clinician looking to soften these dynamics, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) offers a powerful, biologically grounded framework for healing.

This interactive workshop introduces practical strategies to move couples from defensive "threat modes" into a shared "soothing system." We’ll explore how to bridge empathy gaps and integrate compassion-based interventions into your existing couples work to foster resilience and deeper emotional bonds.

Core Insights:
Understanding the Dynamics: Identify key CFT principles and their specific relevance to the unique challenges of couples.
Softening Shame: Learn to recognize shame-based cycles and develop targeted strategies to reduce their impact.
Connection Tools: Apply practical techniques designed to increase mutual empathy and emotional intimacy.
Clinical Integration: Seamlessly blend compassion-focused interventions with your current therapeutic style.

📅 Workshop Details
Title: Cultivating Compassion: Using Compassion-Focused Therapy in Couples Counseling
Facilitator: Marleine Marcelin, LMSW
CEUs: 2 hours
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m.

Ready to help your couples build a more compassionate bond? Register Here!

https://www.nymhcainstitute.org/courses/143781

☀️ Help shape the future of NYMHCA's Continuing Education! We want to make sure our upcoming professional development tr...
06/06/2026

☀️ Help shape the future of NYMHCA's Continuing Education!

We want to make sure our upcoming professional development trainings are exactly what you need to thrive. But we can’t do it without your voice.

📋 Take our quick, 9-question survey and let us know your CE preferences.

Your feedback helps us serve you better. Thank you for helping us support your professional growth! 👇

https://forms.gle/fmQ612AnXpzxVBti6

ADHD: A Lifespan Perspective 🧠ADHD isn't a static diagnosis; it evolves alongside the individual. For the practical clin...
06/04/2026

ADHD: A Lifespan Perspective 🧠

ADHD isn't a static diagnosis; it evolves alongside the individual. For the practical clinician, understanding how neurodevelopmental challenges shift from the playground to the lecture hall is key to effective intervention.

This workshop dives into the "developmental chameleons" of inattention and impulsivity across the lifespan. We’ll explore how to leverage relationships as protective factors and integrate evidence-based strategies to support academic and social success from early childhood through young adulthood.

Core Insights:
The Evolution of Symptoms: Describe how functional challenges manifest at different developmental milestones.
Theoretical Grounding: Apply learning and lifespan theories to decode ADHD-related behaviors.
Relational Support: Implement developmentally appropriate tools to strengthen peer and caregiver dynamics.
Systems Collaboration: Master strategies for working effectively with educators and support systems.

📅 Workshop Details
Title: ADHD Across Developmental Stages: Supporting Relationships and Classroom Success
Facilitator: Meghan Hurley, LMHC
CEUs: 4 hours
Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. Eastern

Ready to support your clients through every stage of growth? Register Here!

https://www.nymhcainstitute.org/courses/136539

Reclaiming Agency: Navigating Religious Disaffiliation While faith can be a profound source of meaning, high-control env...
06/02/2026

Reclaiming Agency: Navigating Religious Disaffiliation

While faith can be a profound source of meaning, high-control environments can also become places of harm. Understanding the nuanced journey of disaffiliation is essential for providing ethically grounded, trauma-informed care.

This session focuses on resilience and identity reconstruction. Participants will gain insight into the ways individuals reclaim agency, rebuild meaning, and navigate life after disaffiliation.

Attendees will leave with concrete, trauma-informed, and ethically grounded strategies to support formerly Orthodox clients, strengthening cultural humility and clinical responsiveness in practice.

Core Insights:

Identifying Abuse: Recognize key features of spiritual trauma and its impact on mental health outcomes.
The Disaffiliation Process: Analyze complex themes of community loss, agency, and cognitive separation.
Clinical Strategy: Apply research-informed tools to support clients in rebuilding meaning after leaving restrictive environments.
Cultural Responsiveness: Strengthen your ability to navigate the specific ethical and clinical needs of religious exiters.

📅 Workshop Details

Title: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Religious Exiters from the Orthodox Jewish Community
Facilitator: Dr. Rikki Herbst
CEUs: 2 hours
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern

Ready to support clients in reclaiming their identity? Register Here!

https://www.nymhcainstitute.org/courses/154879

Reclaiming Agency: Navigating Religious Disaffiliation

Beyond Talk: The Power of Co-Regulation 🫁When a client’s nervous system is "hijacked" by a fight, flight, or freeze resp...
06/02/2026

Beyond Talk: The Power of Co-Regulation 🫁

When a client’s nervous system is "hijacked" by a fight, flight, or freeze response, traditional talk-based therapy can inadvertently stall progress. Learning to move beyond verbal processing is essential for providing trauma-responsive care.

This workshop focuses on using HRV coherence breathwork as a practical tool to re-establish nervous system neutrality in real-time. We’ll explore how to recognize autonomic states and use therapist-led co-regulation to stabilize clients experiencing hyperarousal or dissociation.

Core Insights:

Reading the Room: Identify three observable signs of activation, dissociation, or shutdown.
Strategic Pausing: Learn exactly when to pause verbal processing in favor of somatic co-regulation.
Breathwork in Action: Master an HRV coherence technique to facilitate safety and ventral vagal engagement.
Building Autonomy: Strategies to help clients transition these grounding skills from your office to their daily lives.

📅 Workshop Details

Title: When Talking Escalates Distress: HRV Coherence Co-Regulation to Restore Client Regulation
Facilitator: Stephanie Sanz, LMHC-D
CEUs: 2 hours
Date: June 7, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern

Ready to enhance your clinical effectiveness with somatic tools? Register Here!

https://www.nymhcainstitute.org/courses/138066

ADHD: A Lifespan Perspective 🧠ADHD isn't a static diagnosis; it evolves alongside the individual. For the practical clin...
05/28/2026

ADHD: A Lifespan Perspective 🧠

ADHD isn't a static diagnosis; it evolves alongside the individual. For the practical clinician, understanding how neurodevelopmental challenges shift from the playground to the lecture hall is key to effective intervention.

This workshop dives into the "developmental chameleons" of inattention and impulsivity across the lifespan. We’ll explore how to leverage relationships as protective factors and integrate evidence-based strategies to support academic and social success from early childhood through young adulthood.

Core Insights:
The Evolution of Symptoms: Describe how functional challenges manifest at different developmental milestones.
Theoretical Grounding: Apply learning and lifespan theories to decode ADHD-related behaviors.
Relational Support: Implement developmentally appropriate tools to strengthen peer and caregiver dynamics.
Systems Collaboration: Master strategies for working effectively with educators and support systems.

📅 Workshop Details
Title: ADHD Across Developmental Stages: Supporting Relationships and Classroom Success
Facilitator: Meghan Hurley, LMHC
CEUs: 4 hours
Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. Eastern

Ready to support your clients through every stage of growth? Register Here:

https://www.nymhcainstitute.org/courses/136539

📢 Call for Presenters! 📢 Got expertise in Trauma-Informed Care? The NYMHCA Institute is looking for passionate professio...
05/26/2026

📢 Call for Presenters! 📢

Got expertise in Trauma-Informed Care? The NYMHCA Institute is looking for passionate professionals to lead workshops on trauma awareness, healing, and resilience. ✨
💬 Share your experience in clinical techniques, best practices, or innovative trauma care approaches.

💰 Paid opportunity
🤝 Connect with fellow counselors
🌟 Help shape the future of trauma-informed practice

Ready to make an impact? Visit our website for more details and submit your proposal today!

https://www.nymhcainstitute.org/pages/proposals

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