Next Event April 16th
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (CST)
FREE CE Events
Graceful Gathering Place
FREE CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENTS
PRESENTED BY GRACEFUL THERAPY
Connection, Coffee, and Continuing Ed
At Graceful Therapy, PLLC, we believe in the power of community,
because when we come together, we all grow stronger.
Event Overview
We’re thrilled to welcome local professionals —including therapists and social workers — to our upcoming Graceful Gathering, a four-part workshop series designed to support, connect, and celebrate the incredible work of mental health providers in our community.
What Is Graceful Gathering?
Beginning January 15, 2026, we’ll be hosting a series of free professional workshops for licensed mental health clinicians. These gatherings will offer:
→ Continuing education (CE) credits
→ Opportunities to build professional connections
→ A warm, grace-filled environment for
learning and growth
Each morning will begin with coffee, a light breakfast, and community connection.
Location:
Graceful Gathering Place
113 Main St
Suite 310
Oswego, IL 60543
Breakfast Sponsors:
→ April: MDW Cares
→ May: Konick and Associates
→ July: The Hive Wellness Center
→ October: Gateway Center
Session Topics
January 15th
Healing Beyond Words:
Art, Animals, and Ethics in Therapy
This presentation supports helping professionals in deepening their understanding and confidence in using art therapy and equine-assisted psychotherapy as creative modalities in clinical practice.
Presenter: Peggy Carstensen, ATR, LCPC
April 16th
Holistic Mental Health: Stress Reduction and Yoga Practices
Ashley blends trauma-informed care with somatic and evidence-based therapies, drawing from her training in EMDR, DBT, and mindfulness. As a Certified Yoga Teacher, Hypnotherapist, and published author of guided journals, she offers a holistic, practical approach that helps clients heal both in and beyond the therapy room.
Presenter: Ashley Starwood, LCSW, CCTP, CYT
May 7th
Autism in the Therapy Room: What Clinicians Miss, How to Differentiate, and What to Do Next
This one-hour continuing education training, led by child psychologist Dr. Lisa Konick, equips therapists with a practical, evidence-based framework to recognize subtle signs of autism in children, debunk common myths, and make informed decisions about support, intervention, and referral to improve outcomes for neurodiverse youth and their families.
Lisa Konick, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
July 16th
Nourishing Ourselves as Therapists: Reclaiming our Mind-Body Connection
This session is designed to help us, as therapists, reconnect with our own mind-body relationship. We will explore the intersection of self-care, body image, and nourishment, using a weight-inclusive and compassionate framework.
Bethlyn Johnson, MS, LCMHC, LCPC, NCC
October 15th
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: How Sleep Is a Crucial Clinical Foundation for Success
An introduction to CBT-I, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, and how it can break down barriers to discuss sleep in the clinical setting, as well as be mindful of our own barriers.
Mollie Swillum, MSW, LCSW
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