The following Course Accreditation Programs, approved by the NASW-Virginia Chapter are accredited for Continuing Education Hours. For more details or to express interest in any of these programs, please contact the sponsoring organization using the information provided.
"Introduction to IFS Basic Skills"
This experiential three-weekend workshop is designed for therapists who have foundational knowledge of Internal Family Systems (IFS) through prior coursework but have not yet completed the IFS Institute’s Level 1 training. Led by a Certified IFS Therapist—Level 3 trained and an approved IFS Consultant—this program offers a rich opportunity to deepen your understanding and strengthen your clinical use of the model.
Through a blend of lecture, guided discussion, experiential exercises, and self-reflection, each weekend builds on the last to progressively expand your skills.
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Weekend 1 covers core IFS concepts, including Parts, Self, Burdens, the Systems Perspective, and the 6 F’s.
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Weekend 2 focuses on identifying and unblending Protectors, cultivating safety, and mapping clients’ internal systems.
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Weekend 3 explores working with Exiles and the model’s healing processes, including Direct Access, Insight, Unburdening, and Polarizations, while also supporting therapists in exploring their own parts.
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🗓Date(s): November 7th-9th 2025 (Weekend 1), December 5th-7th 2025 (Weekend 2), January 9th-11th 2026 (Weekend 3)
⏱ Time: Fridays 6:30 p.m. -9:00 p.m., Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sundays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
📍Location: 5821 staples mill rd henrico va 23225 - In Person
CE Hours: 37.5.0 Category I Contact Hours
Sponsor: The Westwood Group
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Jesse Pearlstein, Therapist, at Jessepearlstein@thewestwoodgroup.org or call 804-264-0966.
"DBT Informed Individual Therapy"
This five-session Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training provides a clear and practical introduction to DBT’s core principles, structure, and clinical application. Participants will build foundational knowledge in behavioral science, acceptance, and dialectical theory, and learn key concepts such as the biosocial model of emotional dysregulation, skills deficits, and core assumptions about clients and therapists.
The program then introduces essential components of comprehensive DBT, including pretreatment, individual therapy, skills groups, team consultation, and the hierarchy of treatment targets. Core therapeutic strategies—validation, problem solving, contingency management, cognitive techniques, and exposure—are taught with a focus on real-world implementation. Advanced sessions highlight dialectical strategies that enhance balance, flexibility, and engagement, along with case management and environmental interventions. The training concludes with best practices for suicide risk assessment, management, and postvention. By completion, participants will have a strong, applied understanding of DBT and its evidence-based approach to complex clinical challenges.
🗓Date(s): January 9, 2026, January 16, 2026, January 23, 2026, January 30, 2026, February 6, 2026
⏱ Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
📍Location: 4801 Cox Rd. Ste. 205 Glen Allen, VA 23060 - In Person
CE Hours: 20.0 Category I Contact Hours
Sponsor:Aspect Counseling and Psychiatry
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Jennifer McCauley at jmccauley@aspectcounseling.com or call 804-774-7988.
"Pathways to Presence: An Enneagram and Mindfulness Retreat"
Join us for a weekend of deepening your connection—to yourself, to others, and to your work. Through experiential learning, reflective practices, and guided conversations, we’ll explore the transformative insights of the Enneagram alongside mindfulness-based practices.
Set against the serene backdrop of Meadowkirk, you’ll enjoy beautiful accommodations, exquisite farm-to-table meals, and sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and peaceful woodlands.
As one past participant described it, this retreat is “the perfect integration of knowledge, practice, and personal well-being.”
🗓Date(s): January 16 -18, 2026
⏱ Time: January 16th at 5 p.m. - January 18th at 1:00 p.m.
📍Location: Overnight Retreat - Meadowkirk Retreat Center, Middleburg, VA - In Person
CE Hours: 12.0 Category I Contact Hours
Sponsor: Cabush, Paul, and Associates
Contact/Registration Information: Contact David Paul at davidp@theracpa.net or call 202-294-4199.
The following Course Accreditation Programs, approved by the NASW-Virginia Chapter are accredited for Continuing Education Hours. For more details or to express interest in any of these programs, please contact the sponsoring organization using the information provided.
