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The Ultimate Brief Therapies Training Bundle

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  • More than 26 hours of content
  • Up to 25.75 CE credits
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Aprilia West, PsyD, MT, PCC

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Aprilia West, PsyD, MT, PCC, is an internationally recognized psychologist, coach, trainer, author, and expert in the field of psychotherapy and coaching. Dr. West has trained thousands of therapists and coaches in applying contextual behavioral science worldwide. She is former president of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), Southern California chapter, part of the international ACT organization with over 8,000 members worldwide.

In addition, Dr. West is known for developing the construct of emotional efficacy, an integration of emotional intelligence, psychological flexibility, and resilience. She also developed and piloted an evidence-based protocol, Emotion Efficacy Therapy (EET), which combines novel emotion psychoeducation with components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and exposure therapy.

Dr. West is author of ACT for Your Best Life (2023), What You Feel Is Not All There Is (2021), coauthor of Acceptance and Commitment Coaching in the Workplace, (Springer 2021) and The Clinician’s Guide to Emotion Efficacy Therapy (2016).

Dr. West is a fellow with the Institute of Coaching, McLean, affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is credentialed as a professional certified coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation, and has additional training and certifications including: the Leadership Circle Profile 360 assessments, Systemic Team Coaching through the Academy of Executive Coaching, mediation and conflict resolution and through the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation (PON), Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Coaching from the College of Executive Coaching, and coach training from the Coactive Training Institute (CTI).

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Aprilia West maintains a private practice. She receives royalties as a published author and is a research advisor for Emotion Efficacy Training. Aprilia West receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Aprilia West is a member of the American Psychological Association, the International Coaching Federation, and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.
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Elliott Connie, MA, LPC

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Elliott Connie, MA, LPC, is a Texas-based psychotherapist in private practice and the founder/director of The Solution-Focused University, an online learning community that trains and provides resources for professionals who want to master the Solution Focused approach in their work. Over the course of his 15-year clinical career, Elliott has successfully worked with thousands of individuals, couples, and families using a solution-focused model to help them achieve their desired outcomes. He is an experienced speaker who has gained international recognition for training hundreds of practitioners throughout the United States, Australia, Europe and Asia on the solution-focused treatment model. Elliott is the author/co-author of four books, including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Clients Managing Trauma (Oxford University Press, 2018), The Solution focused Marriage: 5 Simple Habits That Will Bring Out the Best in Your Relationship (The Connie Institute, 2012), Solution Building in Couples Therapy (Springer, 2012), and The Art of Solution Focused Therapy (Springer, 2009).

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Elliott Connie is the founder of The Solution Focused Universe and maintains a private practice. He receives royalties as a published author. Elliott Connie receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Ellicott Connie is a member of the American Counselor Association and the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Association.

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Lillian Gibson, PhD

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Lillian Gibson, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience working with clients facing trauma, insomnia, nightmares, race-based traumas, minority stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic medical conditions. In addition to her clinical duties, she serves as a consultant to other licensed clinicians, and supervises psychology and medical residents on “gold star” evidenced-based psychotherapy treatments. Dr. Gibson is a highly recommended speaker, consultant, and clinician who is frequently engaged by non-profit agencies, community-based programs, and mental health agencies to inform and train their staff. Experienced in a variety of settings including inpatient mental health centers, outpatient behavioral care services, and primary care settings. Dr. Gibson’s professional footprints include places such as Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Quality Education for Minorities Network. Dr. Gibson has also conducted international research in Johannesburg, South Africa.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Lillian Gibson maintains a private practice and receives compensation as a consultant and speaker. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Lillian Gibson is a member of the American Psychological Association, the American Public Health Association, and the Mississippi Psychological Association.
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Brian P. Marx, PhD

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Brian P. Marx, Ph.D., is deputy director, Behavioral Science Division, National Center for PTSD and a professor of psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine. He is an expert in the assessment and treatment of PTSD. With Dr. Denise Sloan, he is the co-developer of Written Exposure Therapy (WET) and has spent the last 20 years conducting a systematic line of research which supports the development and efficacy of this treatment. Dr. Marx has published over 200 scientific articles and has received external funding for his work from numerous organizations including the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Defense, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Marx is on the editorial board of several professional journals. He is a previous winner of the Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Science of Trauma Psychology from Division 56 of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Marx obtained his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Mississippi.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Brian Marx has employment relationships with Boston University and the National Center for PTSD. He receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Marx receives grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Clinical Science Research. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties with PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Brian Marx is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the Anxiety and Depression Association for America and the American Psychological Association. Dr. Marx is an Ad hoc reviewer and editor for several peer review journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc.

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Denise M. Sloan, PhD

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Denise M. Sloan, Ph.D., serves as the associate director, Behavioral Science Division, National Center for PTSD and a professor of psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine. She is an expert on psychosocial interventions for traumatic stress disorders and has a specific interest in efficient treatment approaches for PTSD. Dr. Sloan conducted a series of studies that lead to the development of Written Exposure Therapy and has conducted multiple large-scale treatment studies examining the effectiveness of this treatment. She has published over 100 scientific articles and has received funding for her work from several organizations, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institute for Mental Health, Department of Defense. Dr. Sloan is editor of Behavior Therapy and editor elect of Journal of Traumatic Stress and a consulting editor for six scientific journals. Dr. Sloan has over 25 years’ experience treating individuals with PTSD, and she has extensive experience training mental health providers in the delivery of trauma-focused treatments. Dr. Sloan obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology from Case Western Reserve University in 1998.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Denise Sloan has employment relationships with Boston University School of Medicine and the VA National Center for PTSD, Behavioral Science Division. She receives grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, the Department of Defense, the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the NIMH, and the CSR&D. Dr. Sloan receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Denise Sloan is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and the Society of Clinical Psychology. She is a member of the International Society for Trauma and Stress Studies. She serves on research committees for the VA Boston Healthcare System and the Department of Veteran Affairs. Dr. Sloan serves on several editorial boards and is an ad hoc reviewer for several peer journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc.
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Melinda Marasch, LCSW, MINT

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Melinda Marasch, LCSW, MINT, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a social work/mental health consultant. Melinda has dedicated more than 20 years to her passion for helping others. She specializes in training, supervision/coaching and enhancement of programs for educators, therapists, case managers and other direct care workers. Melinda is a member of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and has completed a Traumatic Stress Studies course in Trauma Informed Care. She has supported numerous professional in several fields across the US on Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed Care, as well as on self-care, mental health issues, and more.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Melinda Marasch has employment relationships with Aspire Training & Consulting and R3 Continuum. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Melinda Marasch has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Media Type:
Online Course
Product Code:
CRS002337
Duration:
26 hours, 15 minutes
Copyright:
Dec 02, 2025

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