Webinars

Whether it is online or in person, you can count on activities and interaction to keep the participants engaged! Handouts will be provided to participants to complete to remind and reinforce the learning.

Ethical Issues in Counseling Webinar (4 CE)

DATES AND TIMES: Friday, April 12, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CST

Friday, May 24, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CST

Friday, June 14, 2024 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. CST

Friday, July 12, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CST

(Friday, March 8, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST REGISTER for LIVE WORKSHOP!)

Audio Recording

LOCATION: Online

This program is for mental health practitioners and has now been expanded to meet the criteria of 4 CEs in Ethics for mental health practice.

The change to 4 hours meets the new Nebraska Licensure requirements as of July 12, 2021. It is our professional responsibility to deal with ethical issues on a daily basis in the mental health field which is the reason the licensure board now requires 4 CEs every 2 years.  Video and audio participation are required to earn credits.

This Live Webinar will help you meet your requirements and have some fun while addressing various ethical issues, including the new Nebraska Regulations as of July 12, 2021 and Telehealth requirements as this was the hot topic during the pandemic. What platforms can I use? Will insurance cover telehealth? We will also discuss the Counseling Compact and the “No Surprises Act” which surprised most of us. Do you have questions about an ethical situation that you have encountered? Are you aware of ethical issues such as having a professional will or how records should be handled? What about legal situations? We will discuss these issues, as well as many others.

The training will offer participants an opportunity to discuss specific ethical dilemmas, ethical decision making, understanding clinician and client boundaries, legal and liability issues, limitations of treatment and self-care. We will review the ethical guidelines of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as they relate to the issues that the participants want to address. We will cover as much as we can in 4 hours.

Seating is limited to 25 per session to allow for more discussion in a personal setting.

This program is being facilitated by Kolleen Meyer-Krikac, MSEd, LMHP, LPC, NCC. A Zoom link will be provided via email 24-48 hours before the webinar.

COMMENTS FROM RECENT ETHICS WEBINAR PARTICIPANTS:

*The best training I have experienced in many years! Wonderful presenter and awesome collaboration questions for breakout rooms.

*Not only does Kolleen provide an excellent training course, she shares extra resources as supporting evidence in which to glean more information beyond the 4 hour training session. Which is to say the training was “A Portal” to learn beyond what could be shared within our designated 4 hours. Kolleen's trainings offer opportunities to connect with other stellar professionals that care about their vocational calling as counselors. This was well worth the investment of money and time. Kolleen offered to stay beyond the time frame to answer any questions we had. It was impressive that over half of the participants stayed on afterward, continuing to glean and share with each other their professional experiences. Stellar!! I will definitely attend her ethics training again.

*I wish I had signed up earlier. This was the best webinar that I’ve ever attended.

*Training was great! Trainer very knowledgeable and personable. Made material relatable and interesting!

*I would highly recommend trainings offered by Balanced Life. The presenter is very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject matter.

*Kolleen is a delightful presenter who is able to bring life and fun to a topic that sometimes lulls participants to sleep!

*Kolleen is a great presenter. She is in the business, so she is invested in the subject matter. She is human, however, and welcomes additional information and opinions. Excellent ethics seminar.

*Great, practical training!

*Pertinent and user friendly.

*This was an engaging ethics session, definitely not boring as many ethics sessions can be.

*A must-see!

*Useful and applicable information. I would highly recommend it.

*Kolleen is well-informed and helpful in the area of the study and application of Ethics. I recommend the webinar.

*Excellent Training! Learned a lot!

*Reliable way to earn Ethics CEUs. Kolleen is very friendly and a good presenter.

*Kolleen has clearly done her research on the topic of ethics!

*Kolleen is a knowledgeable presenter!

*The ethics webinar allowed me to connect with other providers and explore ethical related questions surrounding current events such as the impact of COVID-19.

*Very helpful guidance on ethical topics in counseling.

*Presenter kind and accommodating to each participant’s questions and needs.

*Kolleen always provides a relaxed and comfortable learning environment and encourages everyone to participate and interact while we are learning. I enjoy the open forum. Thank you.

*Very well presented and organized. Fun, interactive!

*This is a more personalized opportunity to interact around the topic of Ethics, which we all need to continue to be refreshed on.

*The open dialogue is a great way to process ethics.

*It was an awesome class! I’m looking forward to taking more from her!

*A good mix of review for ethical guidelines as well as new information for more recent challenges presented to clinicians.

*Kolleen is knowledgeable about her topic and very adaptive. She was able to use a ZOOM venue effectively and efficiently.

*This training was a helpful self-check on ethical obligations we have as providers!

*This training was interactive and the 4 hours went by quickly. Lots of good information some new and some reminders to keep us in line. But an enjoyable way to get 4 CEUs all at once and from the comfort of your office or home.

How to Create Your Balanced Life for Counselors Webinar (6 CE)

DATES AND TIMES: Friday, April 19, 2024 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CST with 1 hour lunch

Available via Audio Recording.

LOCATION:  Online

Do you sometimes feel drained from helping others? Do you ever feel like you are great at helping others but are not so good at following through on your recommendations to your clients? Creating balance for yourself may not be as easy as helping someone else to find it. It is easier to remain objective when you are the "helper" vs. the "helpee". As counselors, we are great at helping others to see their blind spots, but we don't always recognize when we may need a tune-up.

Kolleen published her book, How to Create Your Balanced Life in September 2017 and will use it as a spring board to focus on counselors (helping professionals) and their unique circumstances in finding balance. Take time out from giving to others and join us for this fun and relaxing webinar (until we can meet for a live workshop), earning 6 CEs while you do it!

Webinar begins at 9:00 and ends at 4:00 p.m. with a one hour lunch break. Seating is limited so register now before it fills up!

Handouts in pdf format will be emailed in advance. A Zoom link will be provided via email upon registration and payment, 24-48 hours before the webinar.

The cost is $150 per person. (If you are unable to attend, it can be listened to later online with a short quiz to get the CEs.) This webinar meets the requirements for 6 CEs for licensed mental health practitioners. Register above or call Kolleen at 402-499-5547 for more information!

Comments from Recent Webinar Participants:

*I loved this training. It was great information to hear and remember that I too need a break.

*I’ve attended two trainings so far and loved each of them.

 *Great training, very knowledgeable presenter!

*Important to look at your own self care and priorities specifically. "Thinking about it" is ok but not as effective as doing the worksheet and looking at how you spend your time.

Practical Information to Create a Successful Private Practice Webinar (3 CE)

 DATE:  Friday, April 5, 2024 1-4 p.m. CST

Also available via Video Recording through Balanced Life School.

LOCATION:  Online

Have you ever wanted to get out of agency counseling and go out on your own, into private practice?  Have you left the comfort of an agency to go out on your own just to find yourself back in an agency?  How do you make the break successfully?

In this webinar, you will gain useful tools and practical ideas on the basics of being successful in your own private practice.  Kolleen has been where you are and found her way into private practice with no regrets and no looking back.  She is ready and willing to answer your questions and to tell you how she did it, what she learned and what you need to do to get out of your rut and to take the risk of getting out on your own!

Make connections with others, learn from their experiences and successes, and find support and encouragement from like-minded professionals.  Seating is limited.  Handouts in pdf format will be emailed in advance. A Zoom link will be provided via email upon registration and payment, 24-48 hours before the webinar.

The cost is $99 per person and is non-refundable. (If you are unable to attend, it can be listened to later online with a short quiz to get the CEs.) This webinar is offered for 3 CEs for LMHPs, LIMHPs, Ph.Ds.

Register above. Or, for more information, call 402-499-5547. 

COMMENTS FROM RECENT WEBINAR PARTICIPANTS:

*The entire training was useful. Particularly appreciated the details about getting the practice set up, since I’m in the process of doing that at present.

*Kolleen is a wonderful presenter and excellent resource on all aspects of private practice.

 *Kolleen’s presentation was practical and insightful.

*Very useful and specific information about how to set up a Private Practice. Something NO ONE talks about in degree programs!

*I think that this webinar communicated useful information and that it was broken down into logical sections, each of which was well-connected to the others. …when we were finished, there was a clear, holistic idea of a private practice that emerged that included elements I’d not previously considered…

*Great information for those of us just starting out.

*Kolleen is very knowledgeable and passionate in her trainings.

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Finding Your Balanced Life Through the Enneagram Webinar Part 1: The Basics (6 CE)

DATES AND TIMES: Canceled - Friday, May 5, 2023 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST with one hour lunch break

Available via Audio Recording

LOCATION: Online

LOCATION: Online

With the ever-changing world events we are experiencing, we feel this webinar is more relevant than ever to help us get out of our habitual way of dealing with fear and stress.

Do you want to have deeper insights into yourself so you can have deeper insights into others? We can’t take people where we have never been.

Come learn why the Enneagram is considered a way to create awareness through the 9 personality types and why using this system has such a profound impact on transformational work.

• In this experiential workshop, you will:

•       Become familiar with the Enneagram types

•       Learn what motivates each type and what each type avoids

•       Learn how to move from poor coping strategies to more effective ones

•       Learn ways to find balance and self-care for each type

•      Discover tools to come back to center more grounded and calm

Class size is limited so register now before it fills up! Handouts in pdf format will be emailed in advance. A Zoom link will be provided via email upon registration and payment, 24-48 hours before the webinar. One hour lunch break is scheduled.

The cost is $150 per person and is non-refundable. (If you are unable to attend, it can be listened to later online with a short quiz to get the CEs.) This webinar meets the requirements for 6 CEs for licensed mental health practitioners and is open to anyone interested in personal development. This Live Webinar is being facilitated by Kolleen Meyer-Krikac, MSEd, LMHP, LPC, NCC and Devan Martin, ACC.

Register above or call Kolleen at 402-499-5547 for more information!

Comments from Recent Enneagram Webinar Participants:

*Finding Your Balanced Life through the Enneagram Part 1 is an engaging and informative webinar. The presenters are intelligent and knowledgeable as well as excited to share what they know. The day flew by. This is one of, if not the best, webinars I have attended in the past 10 years! I am very excited about Part 2 and Part 3! - Stephanie V.

* I thought it was great and already signed up for part 2!

*It was fantastic! One of the best trainings I have attended in the last 10 years!

*This course gave an excellent overview of the Enneagram types and also applicable insights to help as we integrate these concepts/perspectives into my counseling practice.

*Excellent introduction to the topic!

*Very informative for not only mental health practitioners but anyone wanting to work towards advancing their own emotional intelligence, self motivation, and/or personal/professional growth.

*Presenters were really knowledgeable and were able to make the webinar interactable allowing for a sense of connection!

*The training provided good useful information that can be used in practice right away .

*The presenters of Enneagram were very knowledgeable and have been trained by leaders in the field.

*This training was very helpful as I think about behavior patterns and helping individuals understand themselves and their unconscious and conscious motivations. It gives me an amazing tool to add to my therapy toolbox. I want to learn more about the Enneagram!

*The Enneagram is a fascinating tool for people to learn more about themselves and know how to have awareness of the people in their lives. It can help people have ways to recognize their own patterns and make changes.

*Great introduction into the enneagram. Incredibly smart and insightful instructors!

*Very informative for not only mental health practitioners but anyone wanting to work towards advancing their own emotional intelligence, self motivation, and/or personal/professional growth.

*Excellent introduction to the topic!

Finding Your Balanced Life Through the Enneagram Part 2: Path of Stress and Path of Growth Webinar (6 CE)

DATES AND TIMES: Canceled - Friday, May 19, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST with one hour lunch break

Available via Audio Recording

LOCATION: Online

This is the second in a series of three teachings on the Enneagram. Part 1 covers the basics about the types. Part 2 is a deeper dive into the types with teaching on how types are when they are under stress and how they become when integrating through personal growth. Part 3 will cover instincts and how they impact each type.

Class size is limited so register now before it fills up! Handouts in pdf format will be emailed in advance. A Zoom link will be provided via email upon registration and payment, 24-48 hours before the webinar. One hour lunch break is scheduled.

The cost is $150 per person and is non-refundable. (If you are unable to attend, it can be listened to later online with a short quiz to get the CEs.) This webinar meets the requirements for 6 CEs for licensed mental health practitioners and is open to anyone interested in personal development. This Live Webinar is being facilitated by Kolleen Meyer-Krikac, MSEd, LMHP, LPC, NCC and Devan Martin, ACC.

Register above or call Kolleen at 402-499-5547 for more information! Part 3 is now also available!

Finding Your Balanced Life Through the Enneagram Part 3: Instincts Webinar (6 CE)

DATES AND TIMES: Canceled - Friday, May 26, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST with one hour lunch break

Available via Audio Recording

LOCATION: Online

This is the third in a series of three teachings on the Enneagram. Part 1 covers the basics about the types. Part 2 is a deeper dive into the types with teaching on how types are when they are under stress and how they become when integrating through personal growth. Part 3 will cover instincts and how they impact each type. Part 3 dives into the subtypes of each type through the lens of the instincts: self- preservation, social, or sexual. Each type can look different depending upon which instinct is dominant.

Class size is limited so register now before it fills up! Handouts in pdf format will be emailed in advance. A Zoom link will be provided via email upon registration and payment, 24-48 hours before the webinar. One hour lunch break is scheduled.

The cost is $150 per person and is non-refundable. (If you are unable to attend, it can be listened to later online with a short quiz to get the CEs.) This webinar meets the requirements for 6 CEs for licensed mental health practitioners and is open to anyone interested in personal development. This Live Webinar is being facilitated by Kolleen Meyer-Krikac, MSEd, LMHP, LPC, NCC and Devan Martin, ACC.

Register above or call Kolleen at 402-499-5547 for more information!

COMMENTS FROM PAST ATTENDEES:

*The training will assist me on continuing to grow a personally and professionally. I have gained knowledge about my own strengths as well as areas to be watchful for when I’m not in my healthiest mindset.

*Getting an understanding of the enneagram gives my personality specific ways to grow to be the best version of me!

Finding Your Balanced Life Through the Enneagram Part 4: Passions and Virtues Webinar (4 CE) NEW!!

DATES AND TIMES: Canceled - Friday, June 2, 2023 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. CST

Available via Audio Recording

LOCATION: Online

We've had a lot of requests for the next level of Enneagram class. The new one, Part 4, is on the Passions and Virtues. "Virtues are not something we are supposed to do...Virtues are more the result that come to a human being when she has learned to hold in grace, in presence, in kindness her inner contradictions, the virtues begin to precipitate, not all at once, but over a period of time" - Russ Hudson. The Enneagram Institute says "The Passions can also be thought of as our untamed animal nature before it is transformed by contact from higher influences—awareness and Grace... The Virtues are the natural expression of the awakened heart."

For those of you who are interested, you must have a basic understanding of the Enneagram. Therefore, we are requiring that you take Part 1 before you register for Part 4.

Class size is limited so register now before it fills up! Handouts in pdf format will be emailed in advance. A Zoom link will be provided via email upon registration and payment, 24-48 hours before the webinar. One hour lunch break is scheduled.

The cost is $125 per person and is non-refundable. (If you are unable to attend, it can be listened to later online with a short quiz to get the CEs.) This webinar meets the requirements for 4 CEs for licensed mental health practitioners and is open to anyone interested in personal development. This Live Webinar is being facilitated by Kolleen Meyer-Krikac, MSEd, LMHP, LPC, NCC and Devan Martin, ACC.

Register above or call Kolleen at 402-499-5547 for more information!

We will be adding more information soon!!