Anxiety, Sex and the Reproductive Health Sexceptional Weekend!
This event is now 100% online, details coming soon.
Join SHA for a weekend workshop packed with diverse content! Join us with superstar Melissa Novak, LCSW, CST-S on all day Saturday on anxiety disorders and sexuality. On Friday, Natural Family Planning Certified instructor Elaine Sheff leads multiple reproductive health workshops on Friday along with a special 1 hr talk with Dr. Eli Sheff!
RECEIVE UP TO 16 CEUS FOR LPC, LMFT, LCSW AND AASECT* OR SEE BELOW FOR UP TO 200+ AASECT CES WHICH ALREADY INCLUDES THIS WEEKEND!
(THIS PROGRAM CAN ALSO BE REGISTERED INDIVIDUALLY OR AS PART OF OUR FULL SEX THERAPY/EDUCATOR/COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR AASECT) REGISTER FOR CERTIFICATION TOWARDS AASECT THAT ALREADY INCLUDES THIS WEEKEND CLICK HERE.
Friday, April 17th 10am-6pm (lunch from 1pm-2pm)
Cycle Tracking and Birth Control, An Introduction
The Menstrual Map And Herbs for the Fertility Cycle
Natural Remedies for Reproductive Health
Saturday, April 18th 10am-6pm (lunch from 1pm-2pm)
The foundation of Melissa Novak’s approach is grounded in empirically-validated treatments, proven most effective in treating sexual concerns, anxiety and depression, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and sexual therapy. This organized approach helps focus sessions, direct interventions and provides the structure needed to address a variety of issues clients may experience.
2pm-6pm, Sexceptional Lecture. Come win prizes and receive giveaways while getting a crash course on the weekend’s special topics.
16 LPC, LMFT, LCSW CEUs and AASECT* credits for the Entire Weekend
8 LPC, LMFT, LCSW CEUs and AASECT* credits for Friday Only or Saturday Only
Saturday afternoon, Sexceptional Lecture open to the general public!
*This program offers up to 16 AASECT CEs. This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 155 AASECT CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org
FOR STATE CEUS:
Psychologists
R. Cassidy Seminars is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. R. Cassidy Seminars maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 8 CE hours
Psychoanalysts
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychoanalysts. #P-0005. (8) clock hours. Live online.
Social Workers
CA: The Board of Behavioral Sciences has deferred CE course approvals to APA and other states’ licensing board approvals for its licensees. See those approvals under Psychologists and Social Workers
Other States: If your state is not specifically listed, nearly all state Social Work boards accept either APA or are reciprocal with other state licensing board approvals, such as those listed below. Check with your board to be sure. The Ohio Board includes social Workers.
IL-SWs: Illinois Dept of Professional Regulation, Approved Continuing Education Sponsor, #159.000782. (8) hours.
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider (#0006) of continuing education for licensed social workers. This program is approved for # contact hours Live online.
OH: Provider approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for (8) clock hours, #RCST110701
Counselors/Marriage and Family Therapists
CA: The Board of Behavioral Sciences has deferred CE course approvals to APA and other states’ licensing board approvals for its licensees. See those approvals under Psychologists and Social Workers.
Other States: If your state is not specifically listed, nearly all state Counselor and MFT boards accept either APA or are reciprocal with other state licensing board approvals, such as those listed below. Check with your board to be sure. The Ohio Board includes MFTS and Counselors.
IL-MFTs: Illinois Dept of Professional Regulation, Approved Continuing Education Sponsor, #168-000141. (8) hours.
NY-LMHCs: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0015. (8) contact hours. Live online.
NY-LMFTs: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. #MFT-0011. (8) contact hours. Live online.
OH: Provider approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for (8) clock hours, #RCST110701
TX: Approved CE Sponsor through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists. Provider #151 8 CE hours.
Creative Arts Therapists
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists, #CAT-0005. (8) contact hours. Live online.
Chemical Dependency Counselors
CA: Provider approved by CCAPP, Provider #4N-00-434-0222 for (8) CEHs. CCAPP is an ICRC member which has reciprocity with most ICRC member states
TX: Provider approved by the TCBAP Standards Committee, Provider No. 1749-06, (8) hours general. Expires 3/31/2021. Complaints about provider or workshop content may be directed to the TCBAP Standards Committee, 1005 Congress Avenue, Ste. 460, Austin, Texas 78701, Fax Number (512) 476-7297.
Educators
TX: R. Cassidy Seminars is an approved provider with the Texas Education Agency CPE# 501456. This course is (8) CE Hours.
Nurses
CA: Provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CeP12224, for (8) contact hours
*Please purchase state license CEUs in addition to our ticket - Links are all below
SINGLE DAY - https://www.academeca.com/CEUReg/SeminarInfo.aspx?seminarId=3382
TWO DAY - https://www.academeca.com/CEUReg/SeminarInfo.aspx?seminarId=3383
About Melissa Novak, LCSW, CST-S
Melissa Novak a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Sex Therapist-Supervisor, in Chicago, IL, specializing in the treatment of sexual dysfunction, personality disorders as well as depression and anxiety related disorders. She earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia where she focused her studies on human sexuality and sexual therapy. During her master's practicum, she served as a staff therapist and sexuality educator for the South Palm Beach and Broward County Planned Parenthood clinics in South Florida. She then went on to work at North Broward Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as a medical Social Worker, where she gained extensive experience working with those diagnosed with chronic diseases, chronic pain, and mental illness.
In 2009, Melissa moved to Chicago where she worked as a staff therapist for the Family Works program, providing group and individual psychotherapy for those in public housing. In 2011, Melissa completed a yearlong fellowship program at the Depression and Anxiety Specialty Clinic, focused on further developing skills within Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other empirically validated approaches. She continued in private practice until launching MN Therapies in 2013. She has experience working adults, and couples on a variety of issues such as sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. Melissa has a particular interest working with those struggling with sexual dysfunction and/or concerned about some aspect of their sexual behavior. In addition to providing individual therapy, Melissa serves as an educator and supervisor within the Chicagoland community and currently teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. She serves as Secretary for the Board of Directors of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), and is a member of the Association of Black Sexologists and Clinicians (ABSC), the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), PROS-Network Chicago, and the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR). She has completed Levels I and II of Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
About Elaine Sheff, Clinical Herbalist, RH (AHG)
The author of several books on herbal medicine and healing, clinical herbalist Elaine Sheff has been passionate about sharing herbal knowledge for nearly 35 years. Her latest book is Naked: Botanical Recipes for Vibrant Skin and Healthy Hair. Elaine is the Co- Director of Green Path Herb School, located in Missoula, Montana, where she strives to inspire and empower students and clients to remember their connection to the earth, the plants and their own healing process. She is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild and teaches workshops, and at conferences, both nationally and internationally. Elaine has an International Certification in Aromatherapy from the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy. As a certified Instructor of the Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness Methods, Elaine has helped many couples to avoid or achieve pregnancy naturally. She has written numerous articles about her family’s journey with epilepsy and a special needs child. Elaine has written for publications including the Journal of Medicinal Plants and their Applications, Mamalode and Aromaculture magazine. You can often find her bent over an herb in her garden or marveling at small flowers in mountain meadows with her husband and sons. Elaine’s workshops have been featured at conferences including the Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference, Montana Herb Gathering, Northwest Herb Symposium, Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, Spokane Herbal Faire, Pacific Women’s Herb Conference, Inland Northwest Permaculture Convergence the Ecoexpo and the Mountain West Herb Gathering. If you’d like to learn more about medicinal plants, you can connect with Elaine, and Green Path Herb School via the Green Path Website or through social media: Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, or Instagram. You can find out more about Elaine and her life work at GreenPathHerbSchool.com.
*This program offers up to 16 AASECT CEs. This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 155 AASECT CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org