Ellyn Bader, Couples Institute Co-Founder
Deb Dana, Leading Polyvagal Informed Therapy Innovator
Claudia Black, Expert in Adult Children of Addiction
Diana Fosha, developer fo Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Vienna Pharaon, “The Mindful MFT” and The Origins of You author
Janina Fisher, renowned trauma expert and author
David Kessler, Grief Expert
Abi Blakeslee, Somatic Therapy Trainer
Ramani Durvasula, Narcissism expert
Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt, Developers of IMAGO Therapy
Arielle Schwartz, author of The Complex PTSD Treatment Manual
Deran Young, Founder of Black Therapists Rock
Tammy Nelson, founder of The Integrative Sex Therapy Institute
Stan Tatkin, developer of PACT and author Wired for Love
Alexia Rothman, renowned IFS practitioner
Matthias Barker, psychotherapy educator
Elliott Connie, developer of Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Martha Kauppi, author Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit
David Grand, developer of Brainspotting
Peter Fraenkel, author Last Chance Couple Therapy
Lisa Ferentz, Founder of the Ferentz Institute
James Gordon, Founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine
Hilary Waller, Post-partum expert
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ~ Creativity Day - Full Day Intensive Deep-Dive Workshops
(Opportunities for Ethics CE, Cultural CE, and certification workshops!)
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM ~ Main Stage: Special Symposium Opening Keynote Address
Grand Opening of the Symposium Exhibit Hall & Conference Bookstore!
In this keynote address, Hemphill highlights what our bodies can show us about life beyond personal reactivity and armoring. How we can reshape our understanding of our inner and outer worlds. And how willing engagement with social change can help heal our individual and collective selves.
7:30 AM ~ Morning Yoga and Movement Sessions
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM ~ Welcome & Morning Keynote
11:00 AM - 1 PM ~ Morning Clinical Workshops
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM ~ Luncheon Keynote
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ~ Afternoon Clinical Workshops
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM ~ Evening of Comedy Dinner Event
9:00 PM ~ Symposium Dance Party
In this passionate keynote and follow-up conversation, Wilson explores the possibility of a spiritual revolution, a “soul boom,” to find healing transformation on both a personal and global level—and how therapists can play a role in deepening this experience. For him, this is a serious and essential pursuit, but he brings great humor and his own unique perspective to the conversation.
Nedra Glover Tawwab is a therapist, New York Times bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace and Drama Free, and the creator of a popular mental-health focused Instagram account with nearly 2 million followers. Her work has been highlighted in The New York Times, Red Table Talk, and Good Morning America, and on podcasts like The Good Life Project and Therapy For Black Girls.
In this keynote, she’ll remind us of why setting boundaries isn’t just another relationship issue—it’s often the issue underlying our clients’ distressing symptoms. Importantly, she’ll explore the tenuous line between keeping healthy boundaries and managing the potential fallout of doing so, which may mean navigating family cut-offs and other ruptures.
7:30 AM ~ Morning Yoga and Movement Sessions
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM ~ Welcome & Morning Keynote
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ~ Morning Clinical Workshops
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM ~ Luncheon Keynote
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ~ Afternoon Clinical Workshops
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM ~ Evening of Storytelling Dinner Event
Bryan Stevenson—executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and a founding leader of the movement against mass incarceration—has received over 50 honorary doctoral degrees and numerous awards for his work as a lawyer, including the MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant,” the Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize, and the National Humanities Medal. His TED Talk about the systemic racism and abuses within our criminal justice system has been named one of five key talks by The New Yorker and received one of the longest standing ovations of any TED event ever. He’s been the subject of an HBO feature documentary and a feature film based on his bestselling memoir Just Mercy. In this keynote, Stevenson will address the hard truths about a criminal justice system that, as he puts it, “treats you better if you’re rich and guilty than if you’re poor and innocent.” His stories will leave you with the inspiration and sense of mission to deepen your commitment to your work as a clinician and make a difference in the larger world.
Sara Kuburic, known by her 1.6 million Instagram followers as The Millennial Therapist, is an existential therapist, researcher, and columnist for USA Today. She’s also the author of the new book It’s on Me: Accept Hard Truths, Discover Yourself, and Change Your Life. Her modern perspective on existential therapy—one of the most long-standing, evidence-based therapeutic approaches—has led to features in popular publications such as Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, and The Guardian.
In her keynote address, Kuburic reminds us of the ways our human Self—unique, authentic, and yes, vulnerable—is the most important tool we can bring into our sessions, particularly when clients trigger us. By genuinely showing up as our Self, and appropriately disclosing our clients’ impact on us, we reaffirm our humanity and the inherently existential nature of therapy.
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM ~ Welcome & Morning Keynote
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ~ Clinical Workshops
Frank Anderson has dedicated his career to mastering the art of trauma healing. Through his personal journey, recounted in his upcoming book To Be Loved, and his professional endeavors—as a psychiatrist at Bessel van der Kolk’s Trauma Center, a key contributor to the development of the Internal Family Systems approach to trauma treatment, and a renowned psychotherapist and trainer—he aims to widen our possibilities for healing. But if it’s true that we can only lead our clients as far as we’ve gone ourselves, then bringing healing to the world starts with us.
While many of us have committed to our own healing journeys, sometimes for decades, we can still struggle to find our way beyond our own trauma reactions. In this keynote address, Anderson explores how we can move beyond simply managing symptoms and triggers to discover the true meaning of forgiveness, for ourselves and our perpetrators, and with it, what’s possible for us, our clients, and our world.
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Unlike any other conference, it offers an unparalleled array of practical workshops led by globally recognized clinical experts. These workshops have the potential to revolutionize the outcomes you achieve with your clients, providing you with valuable tools and strategies that can make a profound difference in your practice.
Unite with thousands of colleagues and unlock the solutions to your current challenges. Discover the approaches that truly work!
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Yes, both in-person and virtual attendees will have the opportunity to ask or submit their questions live to get real expert responses. We will address as many questions as time allows.
No problem. Attend whatever sessions you are interested in. Please note that you can only receive CE credit for the sessions you attend live.
Symposium relies heavily on our volunteers, and we're grateful to have their continued support each year. Starting in November, we'll have Volunteer registration available. Be sure to check back soon.
Yes! While other conferences charge extra for CE, our registration passes include live CE hours as part of your ticket. After the event, an email will be sent to you that will explain how you will complete your electronic evaluation and access your certificate of completion.
YES! Attendees can save $250 off the official Conference Recording Package. You can add it right to your registration and it will be delivered to your account about 4-6 weeks after Symposium. The Recording Package includes self-study CE credits. CE hours and approvals on self-study products may differ from live CE approvals. Some credit approvals expire after a period of time and cannot be guaranteed for a lifetime.
You can stay right on site at the historic Omni Shoreham Hotel. Register for the conference and make your hotel reservations right away because our host hotel will fill up soon.
We love bringing in students and those new to the field to experience Symposium. We'll be announcing our student registration later in November. Be sure to check back soon.
Psychotherapy Networker is a non-profit educational organization. For over 47 years, we have featured the leading researchers, innovators, and developers in the field through our award-winning magazine, CE trainings, and our annual Symposium.
Our focus is on telling the stories of psychotherapy and being a place where clinicians of all licenses and backgrounds who practice psychotherapy can keep up on what's happening in the field, hear captivating stories from colleagues on what's really happening in their practices, learn through CE trainings from the best in the field, and enjoy the most celebrated annual gathering of psychotherapists in the world.
Some of the most stand-out and memorable parts of Symposium are our exclusive lunch and dinner keynotes and events.
All Attendees are invited to add these lunch and dinner events to your registration. You can earn extra CE, spend time in an intimate environment with speakers, have your meals covered, and enjoy some of the Omni Shoreham's finest cuisine.
Be sure to add these when you register.
Nedra Glover Tawwab is a therapist, New York Times bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace and Drama Free, and the creator of a popular mental-health focused Instagram account with nearly 2 million followers. Her work has been highlighted in The New York Times, Red Table Talk, and Good Morning America, and on podcasts like the Good Life Project and Therapy For Black Girls.
In this keynote, she'll remind us of why setting boundaries isn’t just another relationship issue—it's often the issue underlying our clients’ distressing symptoms. Importantly, she'll explore the tenuous line between keeping healthy boundaries and managing the potential fallout of keeping them, which may mean navigating family cut-offs and other ruptures.
Adam’s comedic resume is thicker than the DSM. In addition to doing stand-up alongside some of comedy’s biggest names, Adam currently plays the role of Vince McMahon in NBC’s Young Rock. He previously guest starred on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Arrested Development, worked opposite Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy in Paul Feig’s buddy comedy The Heat. He’s a former MADtv cast member, has been featured on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and hosts the popular About Last Night podcast, which has welcomed guests including Chevy Chase, Dana Carvey, Susan Sarandon, Lisa Kudrow, Tony Danza, and Henry. His sketches and standup comedy clips have over 50 million views on YouTube.
Those in the know—therapists, wink-wink—will tell you that the talking cure is the best medicine. But let’s face it: laughter comes in at a close second.
This dinner event is sure to SELL OUT – add it to your registration today!
Sara Kuburic, known by her 1.6 million Instagram followers as The Millennial Therapist, is an existential therapist, researcher, author and columnist for USA Today. She’s also the author of the new book It’s on me: Accept Hard Truths, Discover Yourself, and Change Your Life. Her modern perspective on existential therapy—one of the most long-standing, evidence-based therapeutic approaches--has led to features in popular publications such as Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, The Guardian, and ABC News.
With our field’s emphasis on acquiring skills, learning techniques, and absorbing old and new theories, it's easy to forget the critical importance of who we are. In her keynote address, Kuburic will remind us of the ways our human Self—unique, authentic, genuine, and yes, vulnerable—is the most important tool we can bring into our sessions, particularly when clients trigger us. By genuinely showing up as our Self, and appropriately disclosing our clients' impact on us, we reaffirm our humanity and the inherently existential nature of therapy.
You’re invited to an incredible evening of dinner and fun where our hand-selected storytellers from among therapy’s finest will be sharing three inspiring short stories from their clinical work.
Followed by the presentation of the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award to Janina Fisher & the Rich Simon Writing Award to David Treadway.
This is one of those events that stands out every year. Join in a piece of psychotherapy history as Janina Fisher accepts the lifetime achievement award and enjoy incredible story-telling over dessert with your friends and colleagues
I literally grew up with the Networker, accompanying me through every stage of my career. It is a community that provides belonging, information, and keeps me on my toes.
There's nothing like the Symposium! It's special because it's where therapists can feel a sense of belonging, stimulation, and excitement. We're stronger together.
The Networker is just a large, intellectual, and clinical playground. My friends and I continue to talk about it through the year. I highly recommend that people come. It's the gift that keeps on giving.
The Symposium is how the field finds community and connection. It's a fabulous opportunity to develop ourselves as people and professionals.
The Symposium offers so many useful ideas for your practice. It's the premier psychotherapy conference in the country.
As many others are creating complicated barriers to cancellations, we're making it easier.
If at any time you aren't 100% completely satisfied with your experience, in person or as a virtual attendee, just email us at symposium@psychnetworker.org and speak with one of our friendly customer service representatives. We'll make it right, guaranteed. We're that confident you'll find this learning experience to be all that's promised and more.
