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Please note that many regulatory boards accept AAMFT course attendance to fulfill CE requirements, but do not have a pre-approval process. If in doubt, check with the board.
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November 2026 Meet & Greet - AI in Therapy: Curiosity, Caution & Conversation
Every 2nd Friday of the month, we host a 50-minute, virtual meet-up, designed to provide opportunities for support, connection, and conversation. Some months we'll have a theme, and others will be open-ended to provide room for any field-related discussions or case consultations.
November Train and Gain: When Perspective Collapses: Restoring Reflective Capacity in Supervision and Clinical Work.
Train & Gain with Drina Nibbe, LMFT, LPC, AAMFT-AS, ACS
Even the most self-aware clinicians can feel alone, reactive, or overly certain in complex cases—especially when attachment activation narrows perspective and disrupts our ability to accurately make meaning.
Join Drina Nibbe, LMFT, LPC, AAMFT-AS, ACS for an experiential Train & Gain exploring how reflective supervision can restore clarity, strengthen clinical judgment, and expand relational awareness.
Designed for supervisors and aspiring supervisors—and highly relevant for any MFT working with adults who shape a child’s relational world—this training examines how reflective supervision differs from traditional supervision by intentionally using the supervisory relationship to slow down, regulate, and explore parallel process in real time.
Participants will explore the progression from self-supervision to dyadic and group reflective supervision and learn how expanding the relational field can increase cognitive and affective flexibility. A brief experiential exercise will allow attendees to observe how attachment activation can influence perspective before those patterns re-enter the client system.
Drina is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and NBCC Approved Clinical Supervisor with extensive experience in family systems, infant and early childhood mental health, reflective supervision, attachment, and parallel process.
Slow down. Expand perspective. Strengthen the relational field.
Train. Connect. Gain. Grow.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Differentiate between reflective capacity, functioning and supervision, identify the supervision modality most aligned with developing each.
Describe how reflective supervision differs from relational supervision, including how AAMFT's relational model creates the alliance foundation necessary for reflective process work, and corresponding areas of clinical competency evaluation.
Explain how group reflective supervision enhances affect regulation, particularly when attachment systems are activated and perspective-taking temporarily decreases.
Identify one practical shift in supervisory or clinical stance that increases reflective process in their clinical work.
When: Thursday, November 19, 2026 12:00 - 1:30pm MTN
Where: Google Meet link provided upon registration
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for our continuing education Train & Gain webinar series.
[60-minute presentation eligible for 1 CEU then an optional, 30-minute Q&A to follow]
December 2026 Meet & Greet
Every 2nd Friday of the month, we host a 50-minute, virtual meet-up, designed to provide opportunities for support, connection, and conversation. Some months we'll have a theme, and others will be open-ended to provide room for any field-related discussions or case consultations.
October 2026 Meet & Greet
Every 2nd Friday of the month, we host a 50-minute, virtual meet-up, designed to provide opportunities for support, connection, and conversation. Some months we'll have a theme, and others will be open-ended to provide room for any field-related discussions or case consultations.
Masquerade Party
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Join us for Unmasked, an awesome in-person event where we'll dive deep into the world of systemic clarity. Featuring guest speaker, Dr. Reo Leslie . This event is an opportunity to connect face-to-face with like-minded folks. Don't miss out on an evening full of aha moments and real talk!
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September 2026 Train & Gain: DORA Do’s and Don’ts: What to do if you receive a DORA complaint
The Queer Adjusted Systemic Lens (QASL) introduces an innovative model of family therapy that centers queerness without marginalizing other members of the system. This presentation examines the clinical and cultural need for the model, outlines its theoretical foundations, and offers a clear, accessible set of interventions for practical use. Participants will also participate in an experiential exercise that demonstrates the difference between the therapy uninformed by the QASL and therapy informed by the QASL.
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September 2026 Meet & Greet
Every 2nd Friday of the month, we host a 50-minute, virtual meet-up, designed to provide opportunities for support, connection, and conversation. Some months we'll have a theme, and others will be open-ended to provide room for any field-related discussions or case consultations.
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August 2026 Train & Gain: The Queer Adjusted Systemic Lens: Affirming Queerness in Relational Work
The Queer Adjusted Systemic Lens (QASL) introduces an innovative model of family therapy that centers queerness without marginalizing other members of the system. This presentation examines the clinical and cultural need for the model, outlines its theoretical foundations, and offers a clear, accessible set of interventions for practical use. Participants will also participate in an experiential exercise that demonstrates the difference between the therapy uninformed by the QASL and therapy informed by the QASL.
August 2026 Meet & Greet
Every 2nd Friday of the month, we host a 50-minute, virtual meet-up, designed to provide opportunities for support, connection, and conversation. Some months we'll have a theme, and others will be open-ended to provide room for any field-related discussions or case consultations.
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July 2026 Train and Gain: No Scars: Assessing for Non-Physical Forms of Domestic Violence in Couples Therapy
Frances Russell, M.S., LMFT, RYT-200, is a highly experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 2,200 hours of direct clinical experience focusing on individuals, couples, and families. Currently practicing at Lumen Therapy Services, she specializes in systemic and culturally attuned therapy, incorporating evidence-based modalities such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method (Levels I and II), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Her professional background includes significant contributions to clinical leadership and academia:
Clinical Expertise: She has extensive experience in trauma-informed care, having served as a Second Lead Trauma Assessor and a Family Therapy Instructor for youth in the juvenile justice system.
Administrative Leadership: Frances has held key roles such as Assistant to the Center Director at the CSU Center for Family and Couple Therapy, where she developed telehealth policies and managed therapist training programs.
Research and Publication: A published researcher, her work focuses on Emotional Availability (EA) in parent-child relationships, with recent contributions to the Journal of Child and Family Studies and Children.
Education and Certification: She holds a Master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia. Additionally, she is a Registered 200-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher and is certified in the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS).
Train and Gain Details
“He’s gaslighting me!” “They show up totally different in here than at home.” “I fear if I share this, she’ll manipulate me with it later.” Have you heard a couple say these things? Most couples therapists know that abuse is a contraindication for couples therapy. And when we hear that partners are hitting one another, it’s a big red flag. But for many of us, it’s hard to discern the difference between high escalation, a heated conflict or a partner speaking from fear… and a pattern of abuse, especially when there isn’t any physical evidence. This Train and Gain will equip LMFTs to better assess emotional and psychological abuse patterns, document clinical notes that protect both themselves and clients in these cases and gain guidance for how to move forward if this presents in couples work.
Learning Objectives:
1. Improve assessment for ongoing, non-physical abuse in couples therapy to prevent harm earlier in the process
2. Increase understanding complexities of releasing records, if requested, to inform note-taking on these cases
3. Gain specific guidance for what to do next if this presents (or is currently presenting) in your couples work
Please note that many regulatory boards accept AAMFT course attendance to fulfill CE requirements, but do not have a pre-approval process. If in doubt, check with the board.
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July 2026 Meet & Greet
Every 2nd Friday of the month, we host a 50-minute, virtual meet-up, designed to provide opportunities for support, connection, and conversation. Some months we'll have a theme, and others will be open-ended to provide room for any field-related discussions or case consultations.
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Intersectional Queer History and the Evolution of Pathology: Implications for MFT Practice
Eduardo Viezca, PhD, LCSW is a therapist, educator, and scholar whose work integrates depth psychology, decolonial studies, and culturally responsive mental health care. He serves as an affiliate and instructor at the Denver Family Institute and as an adjunct professor at Pacifica Graduate Institute, where he teaches graduate-level courses on Jungian psychology, decoloniality, and systemic therapy. His research and writing focus on liberatory approaches to psychotherapy, including Jotería psychologies and arts-based, participatory methods, and he regularly presents on identity, culture, and healing in academic and clinical spaces.
Dr. Viezca specializes in working with queer, trans, neurodivergent, and BIPOC individuals, couples, and families. His approach is relational, trauma-informed, and culturally affirming, integrating somatic, creative, and community-based practices to support meaningful change. A bilingual (Spanish-English) clinician, he is committed to creating spaces where clients can explore identity, relationships, and personal transformation in ways that honor their lived experiences.
This Train & Gain offers a historical overview of the past 200 years of American mental health discourse, focusing on how ideas about gender, sexuality, race, and childhood behavior have been constructed and challenged over time. Participants will explore how social, cultural, and political forces have shaped dominant understandings of normality and pathology. We will examine key moments in which these shifting perceptions influenced clinical frameworks, including revisions to the DSM over time. The role of social movements in challenging pathologizing narratives and advancing more inclusive understandings of human development and identity will also be explored. By placing systemic family therapy within this broader historical context, participants will be able to deepen their ability to think intersectionally and link social movements with clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify key historical moments that shaped U.S. mental health discourse related to gender, sexuality, race, and childhood behavior.
2. Describe how social movements influenced changes in psychiatric diagnosis, including shifts in the DSM related to sexuality.
3. Apply historical insight to deepen intersectional awareness in contemporary marriage and family therapy practice.
Please note that many regulatory boards accept AAMFT course attendance to fulfill CE requirements, but do not have a pre-approval process. If in doubt, check with the board.
June 2026 Meet & Greet
Every 2nd Friday of the month, we host a 50-minute, virtual meet-up, designed to provide opportunities for support, connection, and conversation. Some months we'll have a theme, and others will be open-ended to provide room for any field-related discussions or case consultations.
When Talking Isn't Enough: An Introduction to Somatic & Movement-Based Couples Therapy
Amanda Jepson (she/her) is a total sex nerd, personally and professionally. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and Sex Therapy Supervisor, and Board-Certified Sexologist with nearly 15 years of experience working with veterans, active duty service members, and first responders navigating trauma, sexual assault, abuse, and vicarious trauma. She also specializes in sexuality, consensual nonmonogamy, and kink through an inclusive, intersectional lens. She is passionate about empowering her clients as they reclaim their whole selves, providing consultation to both seasoned and new providers, and being a sex-positive provocateur in clinical and educational spaces.
This presentation explores the foundations of sex therapy and sex-positive clinical practice when working with individuals and relationships. Participants will examine how personal bias, cultural narratives, and clinical training impact conversations about desire, pleasure, consent, and relational structure. The session will offer practical tools for supporting couples and partners navigating communication challenges, sexual concerns, consensual nonmonogamy, and kink. Emphasis will be placed on inclusive, intersectional care that centers autonomy, curiosity, and relational integrity. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies to create safer, more affirming therapeutic spaces for diverse relational and sexual experiences.
1) Define key principles of sex-positive therapy and their application in clinical practice.
2) Identify personal and cultural biases that may impact work with sexuality and relationships.
3) Demonstrate at least three clinical strategies for addressing desire discrepancies, communication challenges, and sexual concerns in relational therapy.
4) Apply inclusive, intersectional frameworks to support diverse sexual and relational identities in therapy.
May 2026 Meet & Greet
Every 2nd Friday of the month, we host a 50-minute, virtual meet-up, designed to provide opportunities for support, connection, and conversation. Some months we'll have a theme, and others will be open-ended to provide room for any field-related discussions or case consultations.
April Train & Gain "Sex Positive Therapy”
Amanda Jepson (she/her) is a total sex nerd, personally and professionally. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and Sex Therapy Supervisor, and Board-Certified Sexologist with nearly 15 years of experience working with veterans, active duty service members, and first responders navigating trauma, sexual assault, abuse, and vicarious trauma. She also specializes in sexuality, consensual nonmonogamy, and kink through an inclusive, intersectional lens. She is passionate about empowering her clients as they reclaim their whole selves, providing consultation to both seasoned and new providers, and being a sex-positive provocateur in clinical and educational spaces.
This presentation explores the foundations of sex therapy and sex-positive clinical practice when working with individuals and relationships. Participants will examine how personal bias, cultural narratives, and clinical training impact conversations about desire, pleasure, consent, and relational structure. The session will offer practical tools for supporting couples and partners navigating communication challenges, sexual concerns, consensual nonmonogamy, and kink. Emphasis will be placed on inclusive, intersectional care that centers autonomy, curiosity, and relational integrity. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies to create safer, more affirming therapeutic spaces for diverse relational and sexual experiences.
1) Define key principles of sex-positive therapy and their application in clinical practice.
2) Identify personal and cultural biases that may impact work with sexuality and relationships.
3) Demonstrate at least three clinical strategies for addressing desire discrepancies, communication challenges, and sexual concerns in relational therapy.
4) Apply inclusive, intersectional frameworks to support diverse sexual and relational identities in therapy.
April 2026 Meet & Greet
Every 2nd Friday of the month, we host a 50-minute, virtual meet-up, designed to provide opportunities for support, connection, and conversation. Some months we'll have a theme, and others will be open-ended to provide room for any field-related discussions or case consultations.
March Train & Gain "Transformation: A clinician's guide to best practice and the evolution of gender-affirming care"
Previous research has consistently found that transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals experience negative mental health outcomes in far higher numbers than their cisgender peers. A recent secondary data analysis from the Transgender Population Study found that the majority of TGD individuals (81.3%) have considered suicide at least once in their lifetime. Additionally, they were found to utilize behavioral health treatment at significantly higher rates. Despite this, the majority of behavioral health clinicians report feeling unprepared and under-educated to work with gender-diverse youth.
This training will provide clinicians with the necessary tools to deliver competent and ethical treatment to TGD youth and their families. In addition to exploring the provision of psychotherapy, this course will also identify the various treatments available to TGD individuals and the requirements for accessing care. Lastly, clinicians will learn how to write a comprehensive letter of support for TGD individuals wishing to access gender-affirming medical interventions.
Learning Objectives
Understand and accurately use key terms related to gender identity, as well as identify common misconceptions and outdated language.
Describe the therapist’s role in providing support and guidance to transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals and their families.
Outline the various medical transition options available to TGD individuals, including hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries.
Understand the purpose and importance of letters of support for transgender individuals seeking medical transition services, and learn how to write a clear and concise letter that meets the requirements of healthcare providers and insurance companies.
Please note that many regulatory boards accept AAMFT course attendance to fulfill CE requirements, but do not have a pre-approval process. If in doubt, check with the board.