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When clients aren't making progress, it's not uncommon for providers to feel frustrated, doubting both their client's commitment to change and their own clinical competence. 

Client "resistance" is a label often given to behaviors including disengagement, confrontation, attendance inconsistency, and failure to complete homework outside of session. 

In this seminar, we'll address common behavioral manifestations of "resistance," identify strategies for working with resistance, and challenge conceptual frameworks of resistance. After attending this course participants will be able to: 

  • Define resistance from a range of theoretical perspectives
  • Summarize working models of resistance from a range of theoretical approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Neurobiology of Trauma, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Assess the role of cultural identities in resistance
  • Demonstrate strategies for working with client resistance effectively - broaching power differentials, co-creating a felt sense of safety, and collaborating on client-driven therapeutic goals

Target Audience

Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Medication Managers

Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Practitioners

Course Format 

In-person and Live, Interactive Webinar 

2 NBCC clock hours | 2 clinical social work continuing education credits

Course Creation Date: 4/01/2024

Deadline to register

 4/30/2024



Meet your instructor

Host

Candice Creasman Mowrey

PhD, LCMHCS - Dr. Candice Creasman Mowrey received a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008, and a Doctorate in Counseling and Counselor Education from North Carolina State University in 2015. She has worked in in-patient, psychosocial rehabilitation, community agency, disability services, and intensive outpatient settings. She founded Creasman Counseling, PLLC, a single-person private practice, in 2011, which has grown to a team of over a dozen culturally and professionally diverse clinicians. Dr. Creasman Mowrey has taught Masters level counseling students in online and in-person settings, and currently directs a Clinical Mental Health Counseling internship program.

Real world continuing education

This course was designed by counselor educators with your needs in mind. Whether you are just starting in practice or have years of experience, this course can amplify your clinical competence.

  • Intersectional - our content directly addresses issues of identity, oppression, and access

  • Relational - we approach working with client resistance from the perspective of enhancing rapport, trust, and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship

  • Current - we will address resistance using recent research and will address historical underpinnings through feminist and critical race theory lenses

Session Agenda

1. Definitions of client resistance and personal examples. 11 - 11:20 2. Conceputalizing resistance through lenses of ACT, DBT, and neurobiological approaches 11:20-11:40 3. Experiential exercises to practice addressing resistance. 11:40-11:50 BREAK 11:50-12 4. Exploring the cultural implications of resistance. 12 - 12:20 5. Practice broaching 12:20-12:40 6. Case examples and group discussion 12:40 - 1
Sign up by 4/30/24

FAQ

  • Does this course qualify for in-person CE credit?

    For counselors: this event qualifies as an in-person event. You will be able to attend via Zoom (live interactive webinar) or in-person at our Raleigh office. For social workers: this event only counts as in-person if you attend the event at our Raleigh office. If you attend via zoom, it is considered a live, interactive webinar. All other providers should refer to their board for continuing education format requirements.

  • Do I need a Zoom account, meeting ID, or passcode ?

    You do not need a Zoom account or meeting ID to access the live session. You will be provided with a meeting passcode when you register.

  • How do I get my certificate?

    In person attendees: You will be required to be present for the duration of the session, and will be asked to sign in and out at the end of the session. Upon sign out, you will be directed to the course page to complete the course evaluation. Once complete, you will receive a PDF certificate. Virtual attendees: Your attendance will be tracked at the beginning and end of the session. Following the session, you will be directed to completed the course evaluation. Once complete, you will be able to access your certificate in the student dashboard.

  • How do I request accommodations or file a grievance?

    Learn more about our these processes by clicking the "Grievances and Accommodations" link in the footer. If you aren't able to find what you're looking for, you can reach out to our admin team by email at [email protected]

  • What are the system requirements if I will be joining virtually?

    A computer with webcam and microphone capabilities. Download the Zoom app (no account required).

  • What is your refund and cancellation policy?

    This course is free. If you are unable to attend, please email us at [email protected] so we can remove you from the course.

About Creasman Counseling

Creasman Counseling, PLLC is a Professional Limited Liability Company registered in North Carolina. Creasman Counseling Continuing Education is a department of Creasman Counseling, PLLC offering in-person, live webinar, and recorded asynchronous learning content including the Beyond Therapy Podcast.

Accreditation


Creasman Counseling PLLC's courses meet the qualifications for CE hours as required by NBCC. Beyond Therapy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7234. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Creasman Counseling, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.