The countdown to ClinicianFest has officially begun!

Next month, on May 6th and 7th, we’re bringing a dynamic lineup of wellness activities, guest speakers, and panel discussions to a home office near you. The virtual experience, customized to foster the ambitions of real clinicians, could be the push you need to get prepared for the post-Covid client surge. Register today for access to more than (#) of professional development opportunities over the course of just two days.

On day one, ease into the summit with a calming 8 am stretch led by Ajeenah Abdul, owner of Twists and Turns Fitness in Washington, D.C. Then at 9, join other attendees for a welcome from private practitioner, author, and public servant, Dr. Camille T. Jones, executive coach, diversity value index judge, and certified human capital strategist, Dr. Nicole Turner.

Check out the summit schedule and reserve your place for in-depth discussions on field-relevant topics: self-care for clinicians, personal branding, counseling during a pandemic, providing care to underserved communities, and much more.

Meet ClinicianFest's keynote speaker, Dr. Roz Aker-Black. Dr. Roz is an award-winning psychologist with over 14 years of experience providing psychological services in the public and private sector. She works as a professor while simultaneously gaining popularity as a consultant for several media outlets. She is a highly sought-after advice columnist, public speaker, and podcast host discussing practical relationship functioning, human trafficking, intimate partner violence, and organizational behavior management to name a few areas of expertise. As if all of that is not remarkable enough, Dr. Roz’s presentation “Surviving Betrayal” was featured at the 2019 Tedx U Street Women’s Conference.

On day 2, choose from another set of thought-provoking sessions by some of the nation’s most versatile mental health clinicians. For Session 1, explore organizational culture with the Culture Pro or learn the basics about private practice with Dr. Wendy Thelese Talley. Attendees have the opportunity to take a deep dive into topics of interest or explore a range of subjects. But whatever you do, be sure to tune in Friday night for our special guest speaker.

You don't want to miss the opportunity to become a part of the ClinicianFest network. Get your all-access pass today at https://summit2021.clinicianfest.com/tickets/.

Get Ready for ClinicianFest!

cli·ni·cian·fest

/kləˈniSHən fest/

a robust two-day virtual conference designed with the well-being of clinicians and their clients in mind.

ClinicianFest is a meeting of the minds, a collective gathering of mental health professionals with a shared passion for destigmatizing, spreading awareness, and improving mental health services for all. ClinicianFest is a space dedicated to exchanging ideas on ways to advance the mental health field. Clinicians across all industries and fields of discipline are invited to embark on this year's journey through a diverse lineup of inspiring and informative sessions.

This 10-session conference will cover topics ranging from self-care to diversifying your portfolio. With the help of keynote speaker, Dr. Roz Aker-Black, PsyD, and a host of other experienced service providers, ClinicianFest attendees will be challenged to discover innovative approaches to service delivery. Each will leave the conference equipped with new strategies to build mental resilience and increase awareness about mental health in the communities they serve.

For decades, clinicians all over the world have worked tirelessly to improve the public’s understanding of mental health and treatment, and that work has finally begun to show significant progress with the recent emergence of events like the 2020 pandemic and national racial and gender justice movements.

According to Mental Health America’s 2021 State of Mental Health in America, the prevalence of mental illness began increasing before the onset of the pandemic. Since then, we have seen a substantial increase in individuals seeking mental health treatment. MHA reports that from January – September 2020 alone, there was a 93% and 62% national increase in the number of people seeking assistance for anxiety and depression, respectively.

Clinicians of all kinds now face a unique opportunity to expand services to connect with the growing population of people that want and need the services we provide. ClinicianFest is every clinician’s chance to kickstart preparation for that surge.

Register today for an opportunity to network with clinicians across the country, sharpen your skills, broaden your knowledge, and redefine your identity as a mental health service provider in 2021.

To register, visit https://summit2021.clinicianfest.com/tickets/ .