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2025 Summer Conference Day 1

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$100.00 USD Cost For Member: $0
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2025 Summer Conference - Day 1

July 22nd, 2025 | Online Event

Join us for Day 1 of our Annual Summer Conference!

This program is packed with live interactive CE credits. Register for individual classes below or for full conference access.

Summer Conference SponsorsTo register for just one class, click on the class link below.

All class times listed are Eastern Time

Day 1 - July 22nd, 2025

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST

From Craving to Connection: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Pornography Addiction & Recovery

This presentation explores the intersection of trauma and pornography addiction, highlighting how unresolved emotional wounds contribute to compulsive sexual behaviors. Participants will examine the neurobiological mechanisms underlying addiction, the role of shame and isolation in reinforcing compulsive cycles, and the impact of pornography use on emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships.

Using a trauma-informed and attachment-focused lens, the presentation will introduce evidence-based treatment strategies—including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness—to support clients in shifting from escapism to authentic connection. Practical tools for working with individuals, couples, and families will be provided, with attention to cultural and religious considerations in treatment planning.

Presenter: Yechiel S Aharonof, LCSW, CASAC-T

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST

Adolescent Suicide and Deaths due to Opiate Overdose, Alcohol-Related Diseases, and Suicide (Deaths of Despair): Two Epidemics? or One?

This webinar explores the rising rates of adolescent suicide and how they intersect with broader social trends labeled "Deaths of Despair" (DoD), which include suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol-related deaths. Dr. Brent presents national and international data comparing teen suicide trends, examines the psychological and social antecedents of DoD, and evaluates the evidence linking these trends in adults to increasing suicidal behavior in adolescents.

Presenter: David Brent, MD, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST

Mental Health Apps for Teens: Treatment of Depression and Suicidal Risk

This webinar explores the growing role of mobile applications in addressing adolescent depression and suicide prevention. Dr. David Brent presents a comprehensive overview of the current digital mental health landscape, highlights what features are most effective and desirable for teens, and showcases the development, testing, and efficacy of the BRITE app, a safety planning tool for suicidal youth.

Presenter: David Brent, MD, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

The WHY Does Not Matter: A Discussion About School Refusal

This presentation addresses the critical issue of school refusal, exploring the underlying causes including anxiety, trauma, and neurodivergence, while providing practical strategies for early identification and intervention. The session offers a comprehensive approach that equips schools and caregivers with tools to support struggling students and help them reintegrate successfully into the classroom.

Presenter: Michelle Steinberg Halon, LMHC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST

THE NEFESH Connect! A Facilitated Professional Networking Event

Meet your colleagues. Put a face to the name! Speed Networking! A NEFESH meet and greet event.

Important Note: Once you register for the conference, there is no need to pre-register or select your classes prior to the conference. At the time of each class, you will select the class from the time slot that you want to enter.

Number of CEs in this bundle: 5

These workshops offer 5 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: beginner
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
Not all sessions share the same accreditation. Please see accreditation for each individual class below.
Refund Policy:
Full Refund until 48 hours before scheduled date.
48 hours before: full refund less $5.00 processing fee. After event no refund will be given.
*exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.