At Santa Clara University’s Center for Professional Development, our Mental Health Workshops create opportunities for licensed clinicians to expand their expertise, earn APA-accredited CE credits, and connect with a vibrant professional community.
Our workshops are led by renowned experts and focus on equipping participants with innovative approaches to address the evolving needs of their clients. Join us to deepen your knowledge, build lasting networks, and engage in a community dedicated to supporting mental health with competence, conscience, and compassion.
Workshops are also open to community members (18+) and SCU students, faculty, and staff, offering a welcoming space for learning and connection.
Please note that certificates of attendance are only issued to licensed clinicians registered for CE credit, per APA regulations.
Past Events
Suicide Prevention Summit - April 5, 2024
From left to right: Dr. Carmina Mendoza, Director of the Center for Professional Development; Dr. Greg Hajcak, Sheri Sobrato Endowed Chair and Professor of Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Dr. Suzanne Levy, Co-Developer of the ABFT International Training Institute; and Dr. Sabrina Zirkel, Dean of the School of Education and Counseling Psychology.
On April 5, 2024, the Center for Professional Development was honored to collaborate with the Counseling Psychology Department to host a well-attended and impactful workshop. This event was made possible through the support of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Emphasis at the Santa Clara University School of Education and Counseling Psychology.
Attendees—including mental health providers, SCU faculty, staff, and students—gained valuable insights into empathetic and effective suicide prevention strategies and risk assessment tools for supporting at-risk adolescents. Despite the inherent complexity of this subject, Suzanne Levy, Ph.D., from the Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) International Training Institute, delivered an especially insightful presentation.
Latinx Education Summit - September 28, 2024
Dr. Carmina Mendoza, Director of the Center for Professional Development (second from the left), with the team from Hillsdale High School, who shared their experiences with the Empowerment Through Action Program (ETA): DeShawn Mitchell, Student Success Coordinator; Rachel Lauderdale and Brett Stevenson, ETA Co-Executive Directors; and Jeff Gilbert, Principal of Hillsdale High School.
A cherished annual event at ECP, this year’s Latinx Education Summit, "Juntos Apoyando a Nuestras Familias," was co-hosted by the Center for Professional Development and the Latinx Research Center. The event brought together teachers, school administrators, and licensed mental health providers to explore how community-based practices can promote equity and support families within the Latinx community.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors, the Latino Education Advancement Foundation and SCU Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education's Thriving Neighbors. Your generous support made this meaningful gathering possible!
A special thank you to our attendees and incredible speakers from ECP, The Foundation for Hispanic Education, The Primary School, and San Mateo Union High School District’s Empowerment Through Action. Your leadership and expertise helped foster powerful conversations on community-driven solutions in education and mental health.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Mental Health Symposium - November 8, 2024
Dr. Sabrina Zirkel, Dean of the School of Education and Counseling Psychology, presents a recognition award to Janet Sims, LMFT, in honor of her outstanding contributions as the former Coordinator of the LGBTQ+ Emphasis.
Co-sponsored by the Center for Professional Development and the LGBTQ+ Emphasis at Santa Clara University’s School of Education and Counseling Psychology, our 3rd annual LGBTQ+ Affirming Mental Health Symposium was a powerful day of learning, connection, and growth. Nearly 200 attendees, including mental health providers, students, and community organizations, came together to engage in critical discussions on supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and communities.
A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed presenters: Irene Van, Niki Khanna, Dominique Oster, Gabrielle Antolovich, and Cybele Lolley, LMFT. Your impactful sessions covered working with South Asian, Intersex, and Senior clients, as well as an enlightening discussion on Sexual Health. Your expertise and dedication enriched the experience for all.
This event also served as a moment to honor Janet Sims, our incredible co-organizer, whose steadfast work and dedication over the past three years have helped shape this symposium into a vital annual gathering. Janet, your contributions to the LGBTQ+ community continue to inspire us all!
Testimonials
- "The knowledge of the speakers and relevance of the topics. The level of the presentations was just right: neither too basic nor too detailed/specific/advanced." -Mental Health Provider
- "The event was excellent! I greatly enjoyed hearing from all the presenters and getting the chance to connect with other local professionals engaging in this work." -Mental Health Provider
Have an Idea for a Future Workshop?
We are currently putting together our series of lectures, courses, and workshops for 2024. If there is a particular topic you'd like to see us offer or you'd like to teach, please submit a proposal following these CPD Proposal Guidelines. We are excited to keep growing our programming and continuing to offer high-level workshops on relevant topics to the psychology and therapist community. Reach out to cpd@scu.edu with any further questions!