Grace Abbott Training and Supervision Academy

Expressive Arts Therapy

This in-person training offers a foundational understanding of the intermodal Expressive Arts Process, emphasizes the role of personal creative practice in clinical work, and introduces trauma-informed strategies for integrating somatic and expressive methods. Ideal for clinicians seeking evidence-informed approaches to foster healing, regulation, and connection through the arts.

Motivational Interviewing 101: Skills to Get Started

This live webinar introduces the core principles and practical strategies of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a person-centered approach to supporting positive change. Participants will learn foundational MI skills and how to apply them effectively in professional settings. The training also features an optional, AI-powered practice client—an innovative tool for building confidence and refining MI techniques through self-paced, real-time feedback.

Solving the Puzzle of Addiction Treatment: Piecing Together a Path to Recovery

This live webinar provides an in-depth exploration of effective approaches to treating individuals with addictions, emphasizing both shared and unique factors in treatment planning. Participants will enhance their awareness of personal biases, explore a range of evidence-based strategies, and apply techniques through case-based learning to develop individualized treatment plans.

Breaking the Cycle: Therapy and Medication Management for Opioid Addiction Treatment

This live webinar offers a clear overview of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), highlighting its effectiveness, addressing common stigma, and outlining the treatment process to promote informed, compassionate care for individuals with substance use disorders.

Introduction to Somatic Experiencing

This in-person training introduces an overview of Somatic Experiencing (SE) therapy. Participants will learn to distinguish activation from deactivation cycles, identify signs of fight, flight, and freeze responses, and practice basic SE interventions through guided demonstrations.

Beyond TikTok: Adult Neurodivergence in the Real World

This live webinar will provide a foundational understanding of neurodivergence in adults, the impact of late diagnosis, and common misdiagnoses and differentials. Emphasis will be placed on therapeutic considerations and affirming care practices. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to support neurodivergent adults in outpatient therapy settings and an understanding of when to refer for evaluation.

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