Upcoming Trainings:
When Holding Space Becomes Harmful:
Our Ethical Responsibility to Move Clients Forward
May 1st
9:00am – 12:00pm
Live and in-person at the Roseville MN Skating and Community Center
OR
May 8th
9:00am – 12:00pm
Live online via Zoom
OR
Recorded session to view on your schedule
Therapy isn’t advocacy. It’s responsibility.
In today’s clinical climate, empathy is often elevated as the primary intervention. But what happens when support becomes stagnation? When validation unintentionally reinforces avoidance? When our own ideals about society subtly shape the direction of care?
When Holding Space Becomes Harmful: Our Ethical Responsibility to Move Clients Forward is a bold, research-informed continuing education training that challenges therapists to examine the ethical responsibility to move clients forward — not just support them where they are.
Grounded in outcome research, therapist effects data, and ethical principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence, this workshop explores how clinician disposition, value imposition, and over-reliance on non-directive support can impact real-world results. Participants will engage in case discussions, cultural formulation exercises, and reflective dialogue designed to sharpen clinical precision without sacrificing empathy.
You’ll be introduced to the Compassionate Accountability framework — a structured model that integrates cultural humility, professional neutrality, and directional intervention to promote measurable progress.
If you’re ready to strengthen your ethical lens, challenge your assumptions, and enhance your clinical impact, this training will push you — thoughtfully.
There are three ways to attend the training and earn your CEU’s:
- Live in-person training on May 1st from 9am-12pm CDT in Roseville MN
- Online via interactive Zoom on May 8th from 9am-12pm CDT
- Purchase a recorded training session to view on your own schedule – click on the May 9th ticket date to purchase an on-demand recording.
This training has been approved for 3-hours of ethics specific CEU’s by the Minnesota Boards of: Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health and Therapy (LPCC & LADC), Psychology and Social Work.
In addition to Minnesota the following boards in other states where the training has been approved are below:
- North Dakota Board of: Counselor Examiners, Social Work Examiners, Addiction Counselor Examiners, Psychologist Examiners
- South Dakota Board of: Addiction and Prevention Professionals, Examiners for Psychologists, Social Work Examiners, and Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists.
- Wisconsin: This training was designed to meet the requirements for the Department of Safey and Professional Services to include the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board.
Investment:
$39.00
Meet your presenter:
Thad Shunkwiler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato. In addition to his academic work as a counselor educator, he is a licensed behavioral health provider with over fifteen years of experience in providing treatment and clinical supervision.
His professional accolades include being named a Presidential Teaching Scholar, a Fellow of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and a Fellow of the National Rural Health Association. In addition to his accolades, he holds a Governor’s appointment to the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy where he currently serves as Board Vice-Chair. Additionally he has the privilege to serve on the board of directors for the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health and the Minnesota Rural Health Association.
As a published author, TEDx speaker, along with being a national and international conference keynote presenter, Professor Shunkwiler is a recognized expert in behavioral healthcare.
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Recorded Trainings:
Technology and artificial intelligence will not replace clinicians—but clinicians who understand how to work effectively alongside them will have a powerful advantage. As documentation, data analysis, administrative tasks, and routine processes become increasingly automated, the clinician’s value will shift toward the irreplaceable human elements of care: empathy, attunement, engagement, complex judgment, and the ability to influence change.
This training helps clinicians understand what’s changing, what skills will matter most, and how to stay ahead of the curve by combining the best of human-centered practice with digital fluency. Participants will explore emerging tools, ethical considerations, changes in workflow, and practical ways to strengthen engagement, outcomes, and professional relevance in an AI-enhanced clinical environment.
This training has been approved for 3-hours of clinical and ethics specific CEU’s by the Minnesota Boards of: Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health and Therapy (LPCC & LADC), Psychology and Social Work.
In addition to Minnesota the following boards in other states where the training has been approved are below:
- North Dakota Board of: Counselor Examiners.
- Wisconsin: This training was designed to meet the requirements for the Department of Safety and Professional Services to include the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board.
Investment:
$39.00
Meet your presenter:
Tessa Voss brings over 15 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, beginning her career as a counselor and advancing into senior leadership roles, including five years leading the Betty Ford Center and overseeing the California region for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. She has firsthand experience navigating ethical practice, clinical outcomes, and the growing role of technology within complex care systems. As a former adjunct faculty member at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, Tessa trained clinicians to adapt to change without losing the human core of their work. With advanced executive training from Cornell University and Harvard’s Emerging Women Executives in Healthcare program, she offers a rare blend of clinical credibility, systems-level insight, and practical guidance for clinicians preparing for the future of behavioral health.
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Trauma is ubiquitous, with far-reaching negative impacts on individuals and communities. Mental health providers need to be competent in bringing a trauma-informed ethical decision-making framework into their clinical practice, agencies, and systems, in order to actively counter the effects of trauma while promoting healing, resilience, and recovery. This foundational training offers clinicians a comprehensive introduction to the core tenets of trauma-informed care (TIC), while integrating the ethical principles guiding our profession, and highlighting cultural awareness and cultural humility as essential cornerstones of our work. Professional challenges like burnout, vicarious trauma, and boundaries will be examined through an ethical, trauma-informed lens, and practical strategies for how to mitigate such challenges will be addressed. In addition to didactic and reflective elements, the TIC principles and ethical codes of conduct will be brought to life through thought-provoking case scenarios – so participants can move from awareness to application to action.
This training has been approved for 3-hours of ethics and cultural competence CEU’s by the Minnesota Boards of: Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health and Therapy (LPCC & LADC), Psychology and Social Work.
In addition to Minnesota the following boards in other states where the training has been approved are below:
- North Dakota Board of: Counselor Examiners.
- Wisconsin: This training was designed to meet the requirements for the Department of Safey and Professional Services to include the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board.
Investment:
$39.00
Meet your presenter:
Lindsay Murn, PhD, is a Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota with over 16 years of clinical, assessment, and consulting experience spanning multiple settings.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Master Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Practitioner, Dr. Murn’s clinical specialties include trauma and complex trauma, depression, anxiety, self-worth, interpersonal issues, life transitions, and professional burnout. She offers psychological testing for adults who are looking for diagnostic clarification on executive functioning issues, as well as therapeutic assessments to deepen one’s understanding of themselves and determine more effective treatment directions. In addition, Dr. Murn is dedicated to training the next generation of mental health professionals as a clinical supervisor and consultant.
Dr. Murn is passionate about providing dynamic, research-informed training experiences that promote personal and professional growth for students, practitioners, educators, and organizations. She has presented original research at regional, state, and national conferences and delivers continuing education workshops for mental health professionals. Her trainings are informative, experiential, and practical, with areas of expertise including the neurobiology of trauma, trauma-informed care and interventions, sexual violence, clinical supervision, self-compassion, and professional burnout.
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This recorded training, approved by your licensing board for both 3 hours of supervision and ethics CEU’s, explores the delicate balance between support and challenge in the supervisory relationship. This training emphasizes how ethical supervision is not simply about oversight, but about actively fostering professional growth through honest feedback, clear expectations, and a commitment to clinical excellence. Participants will examine how accountability, when rooted in empathy and respect, becomes a tool for empowerment rather than punishment. Through case studies, ethical frameworks, and practical tools, supervisors will learn how to hold supervisees accountable in a way that promotes competence, confidence, and care—ultimately ensuring the highest standards of practice for clients and the profession.
This training has been approved for 3-hours of supervision and ethics, board approved CEU’s by the Minnesota Boards of: Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health and Therapy (LPCC & LADC), Psychology and Social Work.
In addition to Minnesota the following boards in other states where the training has been approved are below:
- South Dakota Board of: Addiction and Prevention Professionals, Examiners for Psychologists, Social Work Examiners, and Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists.
- North Dakota Board of: Counselor Examiners, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work Examiners, Addiction Counselor Examiners, and Psychologist Examiners.
- Wisconsin: This training was designed to meet the requirements for the Department of Safey and Professional Services to include the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board.
Agenda
Course Introduction
Role of the Clinical Supervisor
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Ethics in Supervision
Theory of Compassionate Accountability
Compassionate Accountability in Action
Case Study Review
Meet your presenter:
Thad Shunkwiler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato. In addition to his academic work as a counselor educator, he is a licensed behavioral health provider with over a decade of experience in providing treatment and clinical supervision.
His professional accolades include being named a Presidential Teaching Scholar, a Fellow of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and a Fellow of the National Rural Health Association. In addition to his accolades, he holds a Governor Tim Walz appointment to the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy where he currently serves as Board Vice-Chair. Additionally, he has the privilege to serve on the board of directors for the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health and the Minnesota Rural Health Association.
As a published author, TEDx speaker, along with being a national and international conference keynote presenter, Professor Shunkwiler is a recognized expert in behavioral healthcare.
Investment:
$39.00
Register Today
Continuing Education
Elevate your practice and expand your impact with our cutting-edge continuing education trainings designed specifically for mental health clinicians. Our programs blend the latest evidence-based practices with practical tools you can apply immediately in your work. Whether you’re looking to become a board approved clinical supervisor or keep up with the latest in ethical practice and culturally responsive care, our training team will not disappoint. Stay ahead in a competitive field, fulfill licensing requirements with ease, and deliver even greater value to your clients. Join our community of forward-thinking clinicians committed to making a difference—your next step in professional excellence starts here!
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