Sex, Divorce, & Death: Taboo Topics in Therapy Conference
Therapists are trained to hold space for life’s most complex emotions, yet certain topics remain shrouded in discomfort—even within the therapy room. Sex, Divorce, & Death: Taboo Topics in Therapy is a bold, thought-provoking conference designed to challenge the unspoken rules of clinical practice. From navigating high-conflict divorce to working with suicidal ideation beyond risk assessment to confronting the realities of death and dying, we’re diving deep into the conversations many clinicians hesitate to have. Join us as we break the silence, rethink traditional approaches, and gain the tools to support clients through life’s most stigmatized struggles.
Speakers include:
Death & Dying in Therapy - Meri-Ellen Morgans, LICSW
Death is a universal human experience, yet it often remains one of the most emotionally charged and clinically complex topics in therapy. This training invites mental health professionals to deepen their capacity to support clients facing terminal illness, end-of-life transitions, or existential concerns about mortality.
Suicidality in Therapy - Emily Siegel, LICSW
Working with suicidal clients is one of the most challenging—and often isolating—experiences in clinical practice. This training moves beyond basic risk assessment and safety planning to explore the deeper emotional and relational roots of suicidality.
Coercion is NOT Consent - Cindi Miller, LMHC
This training helps clinicians untangle the nuanced differences between consent and coercion, with particular attention to how emotional manipulation, people-pleasing, and fear of conflict can mask dynamics of entitlement and pressure. Participants will explore how to help clients identify their own boundaries, communicate them clearly, and challenge patterns rooted in past trauma, shame, or social conditioning.
Psychology of Divorce - Candace Morey, LMHC
Divorce is never just a legal process—it’s a layered experience that can unravel a person’s identity, stability, and sense of belonging. In this training, clinicians will gain a comprehensive framework for understanding the psychological dimensions of divorce and how to support clients navigating its many complexities.
Early Bird registration fee is $125 (register by 7/1/2025)
The registration fee after 7/1/2025 is $149
Continuing Education Credit Available: 5 NBCC credit hours | (ASWB CEs pending)
413 Theraworks, LLC. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7398. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. 413 Theraworks, LLC. is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
