The culture of striving, keeping up with the Jones’s out in suburbia, the “glamor trap” inherent in how we use social media, or the increased difficulty to attain middle class status today – a whole slew of modern forces combine to create a culture of perfectionism that has become a toxic cancer on well-being, relationships, and even how we define normal. It’s a classic problem of “too much of a good thing” often born out of good intentions to develop, succeed, differentiate, or otherwise evolve as a human being. We don’t talk about it enough, but it’s everywhere and the effects can be devastating for people, our clients included!

Have you ever worked with clients that struggle with being perfect and constantly feel defeated due to impossible self-expectations? This training will assist participants to learn to recognize the nature and impact of perfectionism on clients’ thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Learn classic rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) skills and approaches to effectively address the underlying irrational beliefs that fuel perfectionistic tendencies.

Participants will come away with increased knowledge of how perfectionism can be the underlying cause of depression, anxiety, and other behavioral disorders that impact daily functioning. This course will also teach participants the art of assisting clients to embrace imperfection to be more creative, stress free, and to live life to fullest without the hinderance of being perfect. Please join us for a creative and fascinating look at working with clients to free them from perfectionism!

• Ethical considerations when working with clients impacted by perfectionism.
• The importance of using assessments to inform and guide treatment goals using REBT.
• Monitoring progress by assisting clients to embrace imperfection as an opportunity to be creative and free in their thinking.
• Learning and understanding the concept of glimmers versus triggers, and how they physiologically impact clients in a positive manner.

Attendance and Location Details

Date and Time

**This is a 3-CE online seminar delivered virtually in real-time via an industry-standard webinar platform**

Friday, April 25, 2025

10:00am – 1:00pm CST 

11:00am – 2:00pm EST 

8:00am – 11:00am PST

*Live Webinar Attendees: Zoom link and course materials will be made available to you 24-48 hours prior to event date

Agenda:

0 – 1:00 – Explore the nature of perfectionism and explore the core principles of REBT.

1:00 – 2:00 – Apply two core principles of REBT and practical strategies to modify irrational beliefs about perfectionism when working with clients that struggle with it.

2:00 – 3:00 – Assist clients to set realistic goals, explore assessments used to treat perfectionism, and ethical considerations when assisting clients to release perfectionism and embrace imperfection.

Objectives:

This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:

a). Identify at least three aspects of functioning impacted by perfectionism and understand the the nature of perfectionism in thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors.

b). Identify at least two core principles of REBT and how they are used to assist clients to decrease distress and maladaptive behaviors caused by perfectionism.

c). Master and apply at least three practical strategies to challenge and modify irrational beliefs about perfectionism.

d). Identify at least two ways to assist clients to set realistic goals that include homework assignments to support progress toward goals outside of therapy sessions.

Target Audience:

Clinical Mental Health Professionals such as Counselors, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers.

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Instructor(s): Jodi Ann Geis-Crowder, MS, LPC, ACS

Material Author(s): Jodi Ann Geis-Crowder, MS, LPC, ACS  

Jodi Geis-Crowder is a dedicated professional with 27 years of experience in ensuring access to quality behavioral health care and substance use disorder services in rural areas of Northeast Colorado and Wyoming. She holds an Associate Degree in Education, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, and a Master’s Degree in Counselor Education with an emphasis in Leadership from institutions in Wyoming. Jodi also holds professional counseling licenses in Colorado and Wyoming and is an Approved Clinical Supervisor through the Center for Credentialing and Education, recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors. Jodi pioneered animal- assisted therapy and therapeutic horticulture programs at Centennial Mental Health Center and Peak Wellness Center, reflecting her commitment to culturally meaningful care in rural settings. She has held various leadership roles, including clinical supervisor and regional clinical director, and has expertise in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), telehealth supervision, and telehealth service delivery. Jodi currently serves as a clinical supervisor and professional trainer for Volunteers of America Northern Rockies. Jodi also offers webinars, professional training consultation, and professional speaking through JGC Enterprises, LLC, focusing on Ethics, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Clinical Supervision, Telehealth, Trauma Informed Care, and the Human/Animal Bond. Passionate about art, Jodi is a professional watercolor artist and photographer, selling her work in Wyoming boutiques as a member of the Sagebrush Artisans. “I am grateful and humbled by the opportunities I have to mentor and nurture professionals on their journey. I am passionate about behavioral health care and ensuring service delivery for some of the most vulnerable in our society. My goal is to focus on solutions, hope, gratitude, identifying and instilling resilience, and finding glimmers in daily lives to facilitate positive change, individually and organizationally.”

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Course Materials & Delivery Method:

• Course materials (including the link to view the scheduled live webinar) are made available to all registered attendees 24-48 hours before the event start time. 
• This training is interactive and provides opportunities to ask direct questions to the trainer as well as request immediate help from staff if needed. The attendee will view the presentation in real-time from their connected device via an industry-standard internet webinar platform.

CE Approvals:

Online CE Credits has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6795. Programs that do not quality for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Online CE Credits is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Mind Works Professional Education, Inc. DBA Online CE Credits, #1974, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: July 23, 2024 – July 23, 2025. Social workers completing this course receive [see advertisement] live interactive webinar continuing education credits.

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