Diversity in CBT: A Therapist’s Guide to Effectively Serving Diverse Populations

Anti-Discrimination Statement

FGI stands against discrimination. We believe in acceptance, inclusion, and equality. Discrimination against people based on identify status (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ability status, country of origin, religion) is harmful and not tolerated. We understand the need for formative feedback and learning, thus we will make every effort to invite community members to humbly learn and grow when missteps occur. Hate speech, discriminatory practices, or harmful interventions (defined by clinician’s governing board) may result in removal from this training opportunity. This includes public statements or behaviors made outside of the trainings. I/we maintain the right to deny or revoke access to this training space if safety of the community cannot be maintained because of a person causing harm to others. In the case that this policy is invoked, we will follow guidelines to offer a learning opportunity and then determine whether safety of the community can be maintained or if the person will be removed from the training space. Guidelines include steps such as talking with the person, providing opportunities to learn (e.g., addressing the harm, renouncing a problematic statement or behavior), and consulting with other trainers.

Continuing Education Accreditation

*The Feeling Good Institute (FGI) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Feeling Good Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Feeling Good Institute Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0175. This course has been approved by FGI as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 8 CEs. NAADAC Provider #149212. The Feeling Good Institute (FGI) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6750. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. FGI is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Feeling Good Institute, #1442, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 05/30/2021-05/30/2024. Social workers completing this course receive 8 continuing education credits. Feeling Good Institute, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0678. A certificate of attendance will be emailed to attendees who attend 100% of the training within a week of completion of the workshop survey. Individuals with disabilities requiring special accommodations please contact Dr. Maor Katz at maor@feelinggoodinstitute.com.

Instructor Biographies

Magdalene Holtam, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California that specializes in providing evidence-based treatments, such as TEAM-CBT and ERP, to individuals with OCD, anxiety and other mood disorders. Dr. Holtam has more than 15 years of experience conducting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is a graduate of the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation's Behavior Therapy Institute and a member of the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation. Magdalene is a certified Level 5 Master Therapist and Trainer in TEAM-CBT therapy. Additionally, she trains and supervises other clinicians in implementing TEAM-CBT effectively with their clients. Magdalene is Co-Director of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee at the Feeling Good Institute and has a special interest in working with women, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ clients. 

Erika Roldan Hulse Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT @Feeling Good Institute. Erika Hulse, LMFT is the coordinator of the adolescent intensive therapy program at Feeling Good Institute. Erika is level 3 certified in TEAM-CBT. She provides therapy for anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns for families and individuals of all ages using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Feeling Good Institute in Mountain View.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Refunds are available for cancelations outside of a 14-day window prior to the beginning of a training event or course. All refunds are subject to a $50 processing fee. Within a 14-day window prior to the beginning of a training event or course, no refunds are available. For cancelations within this window, credit may be applied towards a future similar training within a year of the original purchase date.