• Family Connection as a Protective Factor in LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Risk

    This webinar examines the elevated risk of suicide among LGBTQ+ youth through a family systems and attachment-based lens, emphasizing the powerful role of caregiver response in shaping outcomes. Learn concrete, evidence-based strategies and language to strengthen family connection and reduce risk. After attending this webinar, participants will be able to: CE credits available for addiction … Continued

    Presented By

    Title National Director of Family Therapy Services
    Organization Newport Healthcare

    Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity OCD: Unique Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges

    This workshop addresses OCD presentations involving sexual orientation (SO) and gender identity OCD, reviewing current research on differential diagnosis between normative LGBTQ+ identity development and the obsessive concerns characteristic of OCD. The presentation extends standard exposure and response prevention (ERP) to include justice-oriented treatment modifications that reduce potential stigma and bias toward LGBTQ+ individuals. Empirically … Continued

    Presented By

    Title Medical Director for National OCD Services and Southern California Programs
    Organization Newport Healthcare
    Title Vice President of Clinical Services
    Organization Acadia Healthcare
  • The Moment Everything Shifted: What One Patient Taught Me About Connection in Therapy 

    What actually drives change in psychotherapy? This presentation describes a clinical moment in which a chronically suicidal patient experienced a sudden and lasting shift, prompting a reconsideration of how therapy works. We’ll look at the role of the therapeutic alliance and patient expectations, while also recognizing the importance of structured intervention, and consider whether the field … Continued

    Presented By

    Title Senior Director of the Center for Research and Innovation
    Organization Newport Healthcare

    Alumni Panel: How Community Heals

    Join us for an inspiring discussion with Newport Healthcare alumni about the role connection and community play in the healing journey. Hear first-hand about their experiences in treatment and beyond, and how their relationships with family, peers, and the Newport community supported their recovery and growth. The event will be facilitated by Michael Dzwil, Senior … Continued

    Presented By

    Title Senior Director of Clinical Outreach
    Organization Newport Healthcare

    ‘Do You Love Your Phone More Than Me?’ How Caregiver Device Use Disrupts Attachment Security

    Numerous studies look at the impact of teen tech use on adolescent mental health, but how are kids affected by their parents’ device use? The presenters of this webinar just published new research on the link between caregiver device use and attachment security. Their findings shows that teens feel more insecure when they perceive their … Continued

    Presented By

    Title National Advisor of Healthy Device Management
    Organization Newport Healthcare
    Title Chief Clinical Officer
    Organization Newport Healthcare
  • When It Looks Like OCD But Isn’t: Differential Diagnosis in OCD

    Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is frequently missed, misunderstood, or misdiagnosed because its symptoms overlap with a wide range of other psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions. This presentation will help clinicians distinguish OCD … Continued

    Presented By

    Title National Director of OCD and Anxiety Program
    Organization Newport Healthcare