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Alabama SB 101: What Counselors Need to Know (Effective October 1, 2025)

Alabama SB 101: What Counselors Need to Know (Effective October 1, 2025)

Sep 19, 2025 | For Counselors, Telehealth, Therapy

What Changed? The age when a minor can say “yes” to their own medical or mental health treatment is now 16 (it used to be 14). This means most kids under 16 need a parent or guardian to give written permission before they can get ongoing counseling. Who Does This...
Alabama SB 101: What Private Practice and Group Practice Owners Need to Know (Effective October 1, 2025)

Alabama SB 101: What Private Practice and Group Practice Owners Need to Know (Effective October 1, 2025)

Sep 19, 2025 | For Counselors, Telehealth, Therapy, Uncategorized

1. Update Consent Policies and Forms Revise all intake paperwork and consent forms so that minors under 16 require written parent/guardian permission before starting ongoing counseling. Include clear language outlining exceptions (emergency, abuse, emancipation,...
10 Favorite Play Therapy Interventions For Adults

10 Favorite Play Therapy Interventions For Adults

Feb 3, 2023 | For Counselors, Play Therapy, Therapy, Uncategorized

Often when thinking of play therapy, people mainly think of how it benefits children, but research shows that play therapy can be beneficial for adults too! We got the Garrett Counseling team together to discuss how we utilize play therapy with our adult clients....

Enhancing Accessibility and Ethical Practices in Therapy for Clients with Disabilities – December 19th, 2025

Jan 6, 2025 | Brave Play, For Counselors, Past Event

Presenter: Jamie Thompson, LICSW & Dr. Ashley Garrett, PhD, LPCS Date & Time: Friday, December 19th, 2025:  8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Live Webinar – Google Meet Cost: $100.00 (Payment link will be emailed once you register) 6 NBCC Contact CE...

History and Foundations of Play Therapy – December 7th

Dec 2, 2024 | Brave Play, For Counselors, Past Event

Presenter: Dr. Ashley Garrett, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, ACS, NCC Date: Sunday, December 7th, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST Location: Live Webinar Cost: $80.00 (Payment Link: We will send you a payment link within a week after registering.) 5 NBCC / APT Contact...

DSM-5TR: A Comprehensive Overview of the DSM-5TR for Social Work & Counseling – September 22nd & 23rd, 2025

Dec 2, 2024 | Brave Play, For Counselors, Past Event

Presenter: Dr. Ashley Garrett, PhD, LPCS Workshop Level: Beginner, Intermediate Date: Monday, September 22nd, 2025 & Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 Time: 11:00AM – 2:00PM CST Location: Live Webinar Cost: $145 6.00 Clock Hours National Board for Certificate...

Solution Focused Play Therapy: Theory and Practice – August 29th, 2025

Dec 2, 2024 | Brave Play, For Counselors, Past Event

Presenter: Dr. Ashley Garrett, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, ACS, NCC Date: Friday, August 29th, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (1 hour for lunch on your own) Location: Garrett Counseling – Huntsville, AL Cost: $125 (Payment link will be sent once you have registered...

Play Therapy with Adults: Aging with Creativity – August 4th, 2025

Dec 2, 2024 | Brave Play, For Counselors, Past Event

Presenter: Dr. Ashley Garrett, PhD, LPCS, RPTS, EdS, NCC, ACS Date: Monday, August 4th, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST Location: Live Interactive Webinar Cost: $125.00 (Payment Link will be sent to you via Paypal once you complete registration.) REGISTER HERE...

Presence and Attunement in the Counseling Relationship – August 1st, 2025

Dec 2, 2024 | Brave Play, For Counselors, Past Event

Presenter: Dr. Ashley Garrett, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, ACS, NCC Date: Friday, August 1st, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM CST Location: Live Webinar Cost: $80.00 (Payment Link: We will send you a payment link within a week after registering.) 4.00 Clock Hours National...

Counseling Ethics: Tools to Ensure Ethics Standards Compliance – July 26th, 2025

Dec 3, 2024 | Brave Play, For Counselors, Past Event

Presenter: Dr. Ashley Garrett, PhD, LPCS, RPTS, NCC Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST Location: Live Webinar Cost: $110.00 (Payment link will be emailed once you register) 6 NBCC Contact CE Hours: NBCC ACEP Provider No. 6763 REGISTER...

Addressing and Treating Loneliness in Therapy: Effective Approaches for Mental Health Professionals – July 23rd & 24th, 2025

Dec 3, 2024 | Brave Play, For Counselors, Past Event

Presenter: Dr. Ashley Garrett, PhD, LPCS, RPTS, NCC Date: Wednesday, July 23rd & Thursday, July 24th, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST Location: Live Webinar Cost: $110.00 (Payment link will be emailed once you register) 6 NBCC Contact CE Hours: NBCC ACEP...

The Ethics of Cultural Humility in Play Therapy and Counseling: Ethical and Legal Considerations – July 20th, 2025

Dec 6, 2024 | Brave Play, For Counselors, Past Event

Presenter: Dr. Ashley Garrett, PhD, LPCS, RPTS, NCC Date: Sunday, July 20th, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST Location: Live Webinar – Quiz Required for APT Contact Hours Cost: $65.00 (Payment link will be emailed once you register) APT – Cultural...
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