Events
Meetings are held once a month, generally on the first Monday of the month, unless there is a holiday, then we may meet the following Monday. We generally meet at the Sunny Street Cafe in Keller, unless otherwise noted. Come join us!
May 6, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: An Update on Suicide
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Dr. Mark DeYoung will present a summary of current data on the state of suicide in the US. We will discuss the implications for our work as therapists and formulate practical strategies for clients. Dr. DeYoung is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a PhD in Child Development. Mark has completed Level, 1, 2, and 3 training in Gottman Methods Couples Therapy. He currently provides online counseling services for families and relationships in the North Fort Worth area. For more information on Dr. DeYoung, and his private practice go to https://deyoungconsulting.com/.
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
April 1, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: The SPACE Approach to Parenting the Anxious Child
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Sadie Monge, LPC-S will explore how parents are an important part of supporting children struggling with anxiety. Learn how healthy patterns of support and connection can help children overcome anxious, thoughts and feelings. Identify natural patterns of parenting that might inadvertently increase anxiety in children. Sadie enjoys helping parents find their calm and confidence in parenting the anxious child. Sadie is an LPC Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist and a SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) trained clinician. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University. Learn more about Sadie and her practice at https://familyconnectionscounseling.com.
1 CEU for licensed providers will be available.
March 4, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: How to Integrate Creativity with Your Current Practice
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Heidi Tournoux-Hanshaw, LPC-S-AT, ATR-BCCS is the clinical director of the Art Station in Fort Worth. She is a graduate of Antioch University in Seattle where she earned master’s degrees in both family therapy and art therapy. She received her undergraduate training in Art and Psychology from Central Washington University. She has worked with children in child development and Montessori school settings as well as conducted art therapy support groups for teens receiving treatment for substance abuse. She has her own business, Heidi Tournoux Studios, where she combines her passion for art and healing. She has presented at the North Texas Art Therapy Association and the American Art Therapy Association. To learn more about her work, go to www.theartstation.org or www.heiditournouxstudios.com.
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
February 5, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Traumatic Stress-Related Disorders
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Dr. Alaina Kroes, PsyD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with adults and children of all ages. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology with an emphasis in chemistry and sociology from Alverno College in Wisconsin. She earned her Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology and completed a pre-doctoral internship at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Dr. Kroes research interests include parent-child relationships which was the subject of her dissertation. She has extensive knowledge in assessments in private practice and is licensed in both Texas and Wisconsin. To learn more about Dr. Kroes and her practice, go to https://mindpsych.org/
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
January 8, 2024 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Psychodrama: Action Methods in Individual and Group Therapy
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Darlene Vanchura, MA, LPC-S will give us an overview of Psychodrama with an experiential exercise in action methods utilized in therapy. You won’t want to miss this fun activity! Come willing and ready to participate. However, if your “brave willingness” is in remission, then being a witness might be the perfect spot for you. After all, the audience is one of the five major components of Psychodrama. All are welcome, please join us for this unique experiential approach to therapy. Darlene is a LPC Supervisor and a Certified Practitioner of Psychodrama, with decades of experience. To learn more about Darlene’s work, visit her website at www.VanchuraCounseling.com or www.HiddenLakesCounseling.com.
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
December 4, 2023, 11:30am – 1pm
Jingle and Mingle with the KCA
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
What to Bring: Bring a wrapped therapy-related book/gift to swap with another member. Inexpensive and/or used is preferred.
Come celebrate the holidays by sharing a quick meal and lots of conversations with your colleagues. This is a great time to connect with those who really understand what you do, AND talk about possibilities and opportunities for the New Year. The joy of the season is sharing and caring, so let’s spread that! Bring a book or resource for gift exchange, a used one is fine. Don’t spend a lot, just bring something that could be helpful to someone else. We’ll also share some ideas on how to keep the holidays less stressful.
November 6, 2023 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Professional Organizer Interventions
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Tammy O’Neil, CSSC, CPT is an ADHD Coach and a Professional Organizer who specializes in ADHD, chronic disorganization, and hoarding. Tammy’s Business and Communication degrees, continuing education and community volunteer work enhance her abilities to “think outside the box.” She is the mother of two adult children and five grandchildren, which enhances her unique gifts of creative coaching and organization. Tammy is the Co-Coordinator of North Tarrant County CHADD, and a member of Children & Adults w/Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD), Institute of Challenging Disorganization (ICD), International Coaching Federation (ICF) National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO), and Tarrant County Hoarding Task Force (TCHF). Tammy fosters a co-active coaching partnership with her clients and collaborates with them to reach their goals. In addition to owning her own business, the Organizer Coach, she is also an ADHD Coach and Certified Parent Trainer with Avant-Garde Counseling and Coaching Center. Find more information on Tammy at www.TheOrganizerCoach.com
1 CEU for licensed providers will be available.
October 2, 2023 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Improving Distress Tolerance – Roundtable Discussion
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Join Heather Vandygriff and Dr. Lisa Elieson for a discussion on Improving Distress Tolerance in clients. Heather Vandygriff is completing her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University, where she has been studying this topic. Heather serves as a CASA in Collin County and has over a decade of experience in teaching adolescents. Heather is working under the supervision of Lisa Elieson, LPC-S at Hidden Lakes Counseling. Dr. Elieson is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Certified Sex Therapist. To learn more about their practice, go to www.HiddenLakesCounseling.com
1 CEU hour will be available for licensed clinicians.
September 11, 2023 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Ethical Dilemmas in Counseling – Roundtable Discussion
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Join the KCA board and Members to discuss the ethical dilemmas we face in providing services. Dr. Mark DeYoung, Dr. Lisa Elieson, and Darlene Vanchura will share some of the issues they have come across during their decades of providing counseling services, and how they resolved them. Want feedback on a case? This is an excellent opportunity to discuss concerns with other professionals. To learn more about the Keller Counselors Association, go to www.KellerCounselors.com.
August 7, 2023 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Sylvia Hill, PhD, LPC-S will introduce us to using Internal Family Systems Therapy. Dr. Hill is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor. She received her bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland Global Campus and her master’s degree from Regis University. She earned her Doctorate in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Sylvia is trained in Gottman marriage counseling levels I & II. She is also Levels 1 and 2 trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and that is her primary focus when working with individuals. She is working on becoming a Certified IFS therapist. Sylvia is a Breast Cancer Survivor. She has a profound understanding of those who have experienced or are experiencing serious medical issues. To learn more about Dr. Hill and her practice, go to https://www.SylviaHillCounseling.com/
June 5, 2023 @ 11:30 – 1pm
Presentation: Developing the 12 Types of Intimacy
Where: Sunny Street Cafe, 242 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248
Lisa Elieson, PhD, LPC-S, CST will speak on the 12 Types of Intimacy in Relationships and share ideas on how to develop them. Feel free to add your thoughts to this discussion and see how we can all improve our skills. Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Professional Coach, Certified Sexologist, and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. She has a Masters in Counseling Psychology from TWU and a Doctorate from ULM in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has completed Level 1, 2 & 3 clinical training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. For more information on her work, go to www.HiddenLakesCounseling.com.