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Emotion Regulation & the Brain: Translating Neuroscience into Therapy

Feb. 7, 2026

10:00 AM - 1:15 PM (EST)

Virtual Event
3 CE Credits
Emotion dysregulation is a primary clinical focus for many professionals. Not only that, emotions are a primary issue amongst colleagues and in a variety of everyday interactions.  Utilizing the clinical framework of Interpersonal Neurobiology, this training will equip attendees with cutting-edge understanding of the function and messages of emotions as well as lay a foundation to improve regulation in a more efficient and effective manner while reducing shame and increasing engagement in the client.
What is an emotion? When seen through the lens of the whole-person, neuroscience-informed framework of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), the answer to this seemingly straightforward question can take us to new places in clinical treatment that can open doors that have long been shut, locked, and even barricaded. For far too long, emotions have been misunderstood, mislabeled, and mistaken for character flaws. This causes many to avoid, deny, push away, and refuse to discuss them. Whether it’s a therapist addressing everyday dysfunctions in communication with couples, a business person attempting to negotiate a deal with a CEO, or political pundits discussing an accord with a government leader, understanding the true nature of emotions, what they tell us, and how to regulate them can reduce shame, increase and enhance engagement, and improve outcomes. This short course will lay the foundation for this new understanding of emotions and regulation. As it stems from an “all-science” framework, the knowledge can be integrated into many popular approaches to hone and target their effectiveness. Participants will be introduced to the domains of integration, learn the specific messages of key emotions, and practical ways to recognize somatic and behavioral cues that affect and distort cognitive narratives. These will be applied in practical ways that will help practitioners reach those who traditionally resist clinical work in emotions.

This live interactive webinar is designed for behavioral health professionals, including:

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychotherapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Substance Use Disorders Counselors
  • Case Managers
  • Physicians
  • Other Mental Health Professionals
Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP

Hannah founded Potential Finders Network, LLC, a book author and blog writer, coach/consultant, international board-certified group psychotherapist (CGP), and nationwide trainer from the Seattle area.  As a neurodivergent person, how the brain works has always fascinated her. Over the last two decades, she has extensively studied neuroscience-informed clinical treatment and is certified by the Mindsight Institute in Interpersonal Neurobiology. She greatly enjoys applying this knowledge to all her clinical and educational work. Her experience, both personally and professionally, living & working both in the US and abroad, has allowed her to develop multi-modal, culturally competent, cutting-edge & relevant training programs.  Hannah guest lectures in academic, clinical, and corporate settings around the US and globally. She has developed an engaging presentation style that challenges attendees to stretch while making the learning of difficult information both accessible and fun! Her passion is to educate others on practical, whole-person approaches to personal and professional development to help those she works with reach their greatest potential!

After this training, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain emotion regulation as a function of consciousness and bilateral and vertical biological system integration.
  2. List and recognize the messages of emotion and the role of emotional granularity in the stories we tell ourselves to improve bilateral connection.
  3. Identify multiple ways to identify emotions to increase conscious and vertical integration.

10:00 -10:05 am – Introduction

10:05-10:30 am – Interpersonal Neurobiology and the Domains of Focus

10:30-11:00 am – The Neuroscience of Emotions

11:00-11:30 am – Functions and Messages of Emotions

11:30-11:45 am – Break

11:45-12:15 pm – The Process of Naming Emotions

12:15-12:45 pm – Places of Intervention & Redirection

12:45-1:05 pm  – Techniques to Build Agency/Case Studies

1:05-1:15 pm  – Q&A

Intermediate to advanced.

Registration Cost

Registration $67 | Feb. 7 | Virtual Event | 3 CE Credits | 10:00 am – 1:15 pm ET

Registration Deadline:  Feb. 7, 2026

Cancellation Policy

You may request to cancel your registration for a future credit up to 72 hours before the event’s date and time.  Cancellation requests made within 24 hours of the event date/time will not receive a transfer. When you register for an event, you agree to these terms.

A total of 3 CE credits are available.

Additional Approvals Pending.

ASWB ACE

Clinical Events, LLC, (provider # 2201) 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: 11/01/2024 – 11/01/2025.

NBCC

Clinical Events, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved   Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7643 Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Clinical Events, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NAADAC

This course has been approved by Clinical Events, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #320899, Clinical Events is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

NY State Board of Psychologists

Clinical Events, LLC 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-0292.

NY State Board of Social Workers

Clinical Events, LLC 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-0828.

NY State Board of Mental Health Counselors

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0329.

NJ State Board of Social Workers & Professional Counselors

New Jersey Social Work Examiners Board accepts ASWB ACE Provider credits.

New Jersey Professional Counselors Board accepts NBCC-approved CE provider credits.

All Other States

All other states accept ASWB ACE Provider credits and NBCC-approved CE provider credits. Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their jurisdictions. States and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Florida Certification Board

Clinical Events is approved by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) to offer continuing education programs (Provider # 5527-A).

Canada Social Workers

BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, and QC accept ASWB ACE-approved provider programs to meet licensure renewal requirements.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Canada Counsellors

Clinical Events is an NBCC-approved provider.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

 

Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP, receives royalties as a published author and a speaking honorarium from Clinical Events, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

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