Claritycon2026: Full Schedule

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10:10am CDT

Trauma Informed Care, Why It Matters: Repairing Harm & Restoring Safety & Belonging - 1 CE hour

Monday July 13, 2026 10:10am - 11:05am CDT

303 C

Objectives:

Define trauma-informed care (TIC) and explain its significance in clinical and non-clinical service delivery settings.
Discuss how a TIC implementation plan will improve employee satisfaction and improve retention rates
Analyze the impact of trauma on long term health outcomes and why the need for TIC is essential

Abstract
We have heard the phrase “first do not harm” written by Hippocrates in his work, Of the Epidemics. By pursuing certification in Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), our organization moves closer to the ideal goal of providing care that is safe, helpful, and comforting. The journey toward TIC certification offers far-reaching benefits beyond improved patient well-being. TIC organizations offer enhanced patient care by ensuring services are safe and avoid re-traumatization, TIC organizations have deeper operational insight as the process naturally reveals the hidden gaps in existing services, leading to process improvements, and these organizations benefit from additional staff retention since overall workplace environments are improved.
This presentation will dive into the TIC core principles, why they are important and offer tangible opportunities for improvement which were discovered as we became more fluent in the TIC process. We did not fully understand the far-reaching benefits of becoming a Trauma Informed Organization when we began our certification process, this presentation provides first-hand information on our organizations experiences and offers real-world insights.

CBMT & NCTRC Approved

Speakers

Carol Carver, MSN, RN

Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Clarity Child Guidance Center

Carol began her work at Clarity as an RN staff nurse in 1982. She obtained a Masters in Nursing at Walden University and has held several leadership positions over the past 42 years including Nursing Supervisor, Director of Nursing, Acute Care Program Director and Quality Assurance... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 10:10am - 11:05am CDT
303 C

Breakout session

12:50pm CDT

Therapeutic Recreation & the Power of Play: The Impact of Recreational Therapy - 1.5 CE hours

Monday July 13, 2026 12:50pm - 2:10pm CDT

303 C

Objectives:

Discuss how and why RT utilizes activity based interactions to connect with patients/clients
Discuss the relationship between automatic thoughts which trigger emotional responses
Demonstrate hands-on strategies for increasing stress tolerance that can be used by everyone.

Abstract:
While often mistaken for simple leisure, Recreational Therapy (RT) serves as a purposeful clinical intervention that bridges the gap between activity and recovery. This session explores how and why RT utilizes intentional, activity-based interactions to foster deep connections with patients and clients, transforming "play" into a vehicle for clinical change. Participants will examine the cognitive-behavioral framework of RT, specifically the relationship between automatic thoughts and the emotional responses they trigger during active engagement. Finally, the session transitions from theory to practice by demonstrating hands-on, universal strategies for increasing stress tolerance—tools designed for immediate application to improve resilience in both clinical settings and daily life.

CBMT & NCTRC Approved

Speakers

Bryan Mosier, CTRS

Lead Recreational Therapist, Clarity Child Guidance Center

Bryan Mosier, CTRS, is a dedicated, compassionate lead Recreational Therapist at Clarity Child Guidance Center, with over a decade of specialized experience in pediatric and adolescent mental health. A graduate of Texas State University with a BS in Recreation Administration with... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 12:50pm - 2:10pm CDT
303 C

Breakout session

2:40pm CDT

Ice Breakers, Energizers & More - 2 CE hours

Monday July 13, 2026 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT

303 C

Objectives:

Professionals will have a general understanding of the Facilitated Wave Model and the importance of sequencing interventions.
Professionals will learn how to engage your target audience using experiential interventions.
Professionals will walk away with a healthy knowledge of new experiential interventions.

Statement of need:
Whether you are a mental health professional directly working with clients or in a supervisory role, seeking new ways to engage your staff, this workshop is for you.

Abstract:
“Ice Breakers, Energizers & More” will provide practitioners with a foundational understanding of the Facilitated Wave Model. This model aims to guide the practice of adventure group therapy and outlines the steps facilitators take to intentionally plan and facilitate these experiences for change. This workshop will teach interventions that can be adapted to various populations and settings. In addition, this highly interactive workshop will invite participants to interact with each other in community building activities, providing them with the opportunity to engage as a facilitator and client.

CBMT & NCTRC Approved

Speakers

Roxanne Castillo-Beckett, MA, LPC-S

Founder, Adventure Mind, PLLC

Roxanne has extensive experience spanning over 16 years working with at-risk populations in various settings. Her background includes roles in residential treatment centers, providing bilingual services to unaccompanied minors, crisis assessment and intervention in hospital settings... Read More →

Araceli Marquez, MS, LPC

Adventure Mind, PLLC

Araceli is a proud Texas veteran and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with a focus in experiential and outdoor behavioral healthcare. Certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Araceli pioneered TF-CBT experiential groups at the Children’s Advocacy... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT
303 C

Breakout session