1. The Ecumenical Center for Religion & Health is a not-for-profit, faith-based force for hope, dedicated to alleviating suffering and facilitating spiritual, physical and emotional healing and growth for our community and God's world. Since 1967, the Center has served as a resource for affordable mental health counseling, education and consultation services for people of all economic backgrounds. Recognition that the body, mind and spirit are interrelated, the Center is a place of hope in a hurting world. Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health

2. Methodist Healthcare Ministries is a private, faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing medical and health-related human services to low-income families and the uninsured of South Texas. It is one-half owner of the Methodist Healthcare System. The mission of the organization is "Serving Humanity to Honor God" by improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of those least served in the Southwest Texas Conference area of The United Methodist Church. Methodist Healthcare Ministries

3. Paris Goodyear-Brown’s Latest Book Play Therapy with Traumatized Children: A Prescriptive Approachis a practical, step-by-step guide for therapists using directive and nondirective play therapy intervention in their work with children who have suffered traumatic experiences. Introducing flexibly sequential play therapy (FSPT) and illustrating the protocol through clinical case histories and evidence informed prop-based interventions, this unique book provides detailed guidance for clinicians searching for a comprehensive model of treatment that incorporates solid theoretical constructs with effective strategies. Extensive case material dramatically illustrates each step of the therapeutic process.

4. September 15-16 Child Parent Relationship Training with Dr. Sue Bratton, Ph.D., LPC, RPT-S; Director of the Center for Play Therapy November 10 Self-Compassion With Kristin Neff, Ph.D., Associate Professor, UT-Austin, author of The Horse Boy and Self-Compassion October 13 The Art & Science of Building Bravery and Acceptance with John Paul Abner, Ph.D. UpcomingSeminars & Workshops

5. Register for upcoming workshops http://www.ecrh.org Education National Speaker Series Click on REGISTER for this event under the workshop you want to attend. Complete the registration form.

6. Online CEUs at www.ecrh.org You can now attend workshops virtually, via our online learning center! Two available right now: Counseling Through Forgiveness and Conflict with Richard Balkin, Ph.D. Psychological Resilience: Bouncing Back and Bouncing Forward with Shelley Carson, Ph.D. http://www.ecrh.org/education/online-ceus/