Workshops

Recognizing and Responding to Clients’ Use of Self-Focused Wellness Trends in Therapy

Recent wellness trends that emphasize over-assertiveness and unapologetic boundary setting can temporarily restore a sense of control for individuals, but often heighten disconnection and resentment, especially among clients with attachment or trauma histories. Many clients end up in therapy after such self-help tools and trends lose their effectiveness.

This workshop examines how self-focused theories such as the “Let Them” trend has shaped client expectations and relationships. Integrating attachment and cognitive-behavioral frameworks, it offers clinicians a structured approach to identify when self-focus serves adaptive regulation versus when it impedes relational growth. Participants will learn evidence-informed strategies to cultivate a curious, compassionate stance in their clients, that will motivate connection and sustainable change.

Date: Wednesday December 3rd 2025
Time: 12:30pm EST to 1:30pm EST

Registration: http://bit.ly/4npG6Mp

Understand the rise and cultural appeal of individualistic wellness models in mental health
Identify how individualistic narratives show up in client language, goals, and therapeutic dynamics
Challenge overcorrection when it occurs and use evidence-informed strategies to cultivate curiosity, tolerance, and connection

Court-Ordered Parenting Assessments (S.30)

Parents face numerous difficult decisions when they decide to separate. Sometimes, when parents are unable to come to a decision about child-related issues such as parenting time and decision-making, or when there are concerns about parenting capacity, a mental health professional is asked by the family court to provide recommendations on the matter.

A parenting assessment (or Section 30) is a comprehensive, in-depth evaluation of the children’s needs, the parents’ ability and functioning, and the various relationships and dynamics within a family.

My role as an evaluator is to gather information and make recommendations in the best interests of the child(ren). I provide recommendations to the court on parental decision-making (custody) and parenting time (visitation) that are in the best interests of the child(ren). I also answer specific questions posed by the court. The S.30 evaluation is a process, which does not guarantee an outcome for either party.

You can consult this document or contact me for further information about fees and availability.

“Dr. Pishva was an engaging speaker. She was clearly an expert and I appreciated her comments connecting content to research studies."

“I appreciated how prepared Dr. Rana was and how excited she was for the material. It's clear she has conceptualized this integrative approach a lot!"

“I appreciated that many practical skills/worksheets were included in the workshop. (tangible ideas we can bring into therapeutic sessions)"

“I appreciate the work Rana has put into this training, both theoretically and concretely. The workbook (and power point) is beautiful and handy. I look forward to referring to it and think I am more likely to than a typical power point handout."

When Wellness Trends Go Too Far

Join us for a focused workshop exploring how self-focused wellness advice—like rigid boundary-setting trends—can unintentionally harm connection and growth. Learn to recognize when these tools help or hinder, and gain practical strategies to guide clients toward more meaningful, sustainable relationships.

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Recognizing and Responding to Clients’ Use of Self-Focused Wellness Trends in Therapy

Court-Ordered Parenting Assessments (S.30)

When Wellness Trends Go Too Far

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