Ethical Practice in Play Therapy-Standards, Boundaries, and Decision Making

Counseling Supervision: Become a Qualified Supervisor

This 3-hour virtual training provides an overview of ethical practice in play therapy aligned with Association for Play Therapy standards, with specific focus on Tennessee licensure laws and regulations.

When: Saturday, June 12, 2026

Time: 9am – 12pm

Where: Virtual

Cost: $90 for professionals. Student Rate: $50

Led by: Dr. Jennifer Castner

Developing a Philosophy for Ethics in Counseling

Developing a Philosophy for Ethics in Counseling

This 3-hour virtual ethics training is designed for therapists seeking to strengthen their ethical foundation and decision-making in clinical practice. Participants will explore key ethical frameworks, including Principle Ethics and Virtue Ethics, and examine how these models inform real-world counseling scenarios. The training emphasizes the development of a personal philosophy of ethics, guiding clinicians in aligning professional standards with their own values.

When: Friday, July 17, 2026

Time: 9am – 12pm

Where: Virtual

Cost: $75; Student Rate: $50

Led by: Dr. Cris Cannon, D.Min., LPC/MHSP-S, CCMHC, ACS

Motivational Interviewing

Responding to Suicide: Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention

This 2-hour virtual training is designed for therapists seeking to strengthen their knowledge and use of Motivational Interviewing. More info to come!

When: Friday, August 14, 2026

Time: 9am – 11am

Where: Virtual

Cost: $75; Student Rate: $50

Led by: Dr. Cris Cannon, D.Min., LPC/MHSP-S, CCMHC, ACS

Counseling Supervision: Become a Qualified Supervisor

Advanced Sandtray

This comprehensive training is designed for Licensed Professional Counselors seeking to become qualified LPC-MHSP supervisors in the state of Tennessee. The course provides the required education and foundational competencies necessary to effectively supervise pre-licensed clinicians working toward licensure.

When: Ocotber 1st and 2nd

Time: 9am – 4pm

Where: IN PERSON at the Connect Counseling Center Office in Mt. Juliet.

Cost: $250 both days, $125 one day, $200 student* rate both days, $100 student* rate one day

Led by: Cris Cannon, D.Min., LPC/MHSP-S, CCMHC, ACS and Jennifer Castner, PhD, LPC-MHSP-S, ACS, NCC, RPT-S

Grief and Loss

Advanced Sandtray

This 2-hour virtual training is designed for therapists and students seeking to strengthen their comptency and confidence in grief and loss work. More info to come!

When: Friday, November 6, 2026

Time: 9am – 11am

Where: Virtual

Cost: $75; Student Rate: $50

Led by: Dr. Cris Cannon, D.Min., LPC/MHSP-S, CCMHC, ACS

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