Scheduled Workshops

Below is a list and descriptions of seminars and workshop currently scheduled to be presented by Dr. Patterson.
If you would like to attend a workshop, please contact Dr. Patterson or complete the form below. Dr. Patterson is a National Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) approved provider, number 88736. Below the schedule for workshop in the 3 regions of TN is the Schedule for the 2026 Clinical Supervision Training Series, total of 36 hours is listed at the end of the training schedule
Date/Location
Workshop Topic
Sponsoring Organization
January 16, 20268:30am - 3:30pm CTPleiades Consulting Services, LLC45A Rutledge St. Nashville, TN 37210 March 6, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm ETThe Gateway530 W 5th Ave.. Knoxville, TN 37917 January 23, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm ETThe Gateway530 W 5th Ave.. Knoxville, TN 37917 January 30, 20269:00am - 1:00pm CTVirtual through Zoom February 13, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm CT Pleiades Consulting Services, LLC 45A Rutledge St. Nashville, TN 37210 February 21, 2026 8:00 - 6:00pm CT 417 Welshwood Dr. Suite 100 Nashville, TN 37211 May 15, 20269:00am - 4:00pm ETThe Gateway530 W 5th Ave.. Knoxville, TN 37917 September 25, 2026 8:30am-3:30pm CTThe Hart Center1384 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 February 27, 20268:30am-3:30pm CTThe Hart Center1384 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 March 13, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm CTPleiades Consulting Services, LLC45A Rutledge St. Nashville, TN 37210 May 8, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm CTPleiades Consulting Services, LLC45A Rutledge St. Nashville, TN 37210 August 24, 2026 8:30am-3:30pm CTThe Hart Center1384 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 December 10, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm ETThe Gateway530 W 5th Ave.. Knoxville, TN 37917 April 17, 20268:30am-3:30pm CT The Hart Center 1384 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 July 10, 2026 9:00am-4:00pm ET The Gateway 530 W 5th Ave.. Knoxville, TN 37917 July 24, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm CTPleiades Consulting Services, LLC45A Rutledge St. Nashville, TN 37210 June 19, 2026 8:30am-3:30pm CTThe Hart Center1384 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 September 8, 2026 Journey Together Conference Workshop Cool Springs Marriott Franklin, TN June 12, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm ETThe Gateway 530 W 5th Ave.. Knoxville, TN 37917 October 9, 2026 8:30-3:30 CT Pleiades Consulting Services, LLC45A Rutledge St. Nashville, TN 37210 November 6, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm CTThe Hart Center1384 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 October 30, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm ETThe Gateway 530 W 5th Ave.. Knoxville, TN 37917 November 13, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm CTPleiades Consulting Services, LLC45A Rutledge St. Nashville, TN 37210 December 4, 2026 8:30-3:30 ET Pleiades Consulting Services, LLC45A Rutledge St. Nashville, TN 37210 TRAINING LOCATIONPleiades Consulting Services All are 8:30am-3:30pm CT June 26thEffective, Responsible SupervisionJuly 31Fundamentals of Clinical SupervisionAugust 28Areas of Competent PracticeOctober 2Developing a Supervision ModelNovember 20 (tentative date)Supervision ChallengesDecember 4Ethical and Legal Issues in Addictions Supervision(Also for QCS Supervisor Ethics CE Hours)
Addiction Severity IndexWhile teaching the use of the ASI forms Dr. Patterson will explore probing questions in each section of the ASI and the “red flags” that prompt further questioning. Participants will learn how to use the ASI scoring method and will have the opportunity to practice scoring the ASI. Cultural Humility in the Therapeutic EnvironmentDuring this workshop, we explore our own cultural influences, what we bring into the therapeutic environment and the impact our own experiences have on our work as counselors. We discuss the difference between cultural competency and the concept of cultural humility. This workshop involves being willing to take a deeper look at ourselves from a cultural perspective. Preparing to Take the LADAC ExamPreparing for the licensure exam for addiction counseling can be daunting for some. This training will walk through preparing to take an exam, critical areas to study and practice questions. ASAM Criteria, 4th Ed., Adult Version In this workshop participants will learn the role ASAM Criteria plays in appropriate treatment placement, continuing care and discharge. This training will include review of levels of care, introduction dimensional criteria and severity ratings, and the importance of the Continued Stay Review. Participants will practice using criteria and placement forms. Psychopharmacology of Addiction It is critical that addiction professionals know the biology of addiction, how drugs work in the body and brain, and current drugs that clients are using. This is a 10 hour in-depth workshop. Psychopharmacology of Addiction - 6 hour workshop It is critical that addiction professionals know the biology of addiction, how drugs work in the body and brain, and current drugs that clients are using. Prodependency and the Connection between Intergenerational Trauma and CodependencyThe traditional view of codependency can often cast a negative view in terms of enabling and "assisting" one in their addiction. Current views of these behaviors comes from an empowering stance to help one begin to look at themselves in a positive view and to gain personal insight. This workshop will begin to reshape how we present "codependent" behaviors to clients. Chronology of Addiction and TreatmentDuring this workshop, Dr. Patterson will explore the history of substance use, misuse and addiction, beginning over 5000 years ago. Discussion will include cultural and ritual use of drugs. A timeline of the evolution of efforts to address substance use problems and treatment for substance misuse and addiction will be presented, to include the development of self-help programs. Making Groups Engaging, Meaningful and Fun for Clients If you're bored, they are bored. This interactive workshop gives participants new ideas and activities to engage clients in group. Participants will practice each activity during the training. Personality Disorders and Dark EmpathyClinical work with persons with personality disorders can be difficult, especially when co-occurring with addiction. This workshop explores these disorders with emphasis on cluster C personality disorders. Additionally, the concept of dark empathy as it applies to these disorders will be explored. The Ethical Clinical Supervision: Enhancing Skills Effective clinical supervision requires continuous learning through training and interaction with other supervisors. During this workshop, participants will engage in meaningful discussion and explore case examples. Self-care for the Ethical Addiction Professional During this workshop, participants will explore personal self-care from a whole person perspective. Discussion will include modeling to clients to encourage self-care in recovery. Working with Criminal Thinking As counseling professionals, we often encounter persons who have involvement with the criminal justice system. Thought processes, for many of these people, are distorted through criminal thinking. This workshop will explore this type of thinking, how it is similar to addictive thinking, and how to work to modify thought processes in these individuals. Ins and Outs of Group Process This workshop will explore the components of group dynamics, how groups develop, how to facilitate groups effectively and how to help group participants to engage in discussions and sharing. Ethics of Clinical Supervision: How Supervisors and Counselors Manage Relationships During this training, clinical supervisors, and those working toward being supervisors, will explore ethical situations and issues regularly occurring in supervision. QUALIFIED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR (QCS)TRAINING 2026 36 HOUR QCSPREPARATION COURSE
Footprints Consulting Services, LLC Footprints Consulting Services, LLC Footprints Consulting Services, LLC Footprints Consulting Services, LLC Footprints Consulting Services, LLC in partnership with Kathy Benson/Karen Moran 8 Domain Class series Footprints Consulting Services, LLC Footprints Consulting Services, LLC Footprints Consulting Services, LLC Footprints Consulting Services, LLC Footprints Consulting Services, LLC MTAADAC Journey Together Conference 2026 September 7-10, 2026 Footprints Consulting Services, LLC Footprints Consulting Services, LLC Footprints Consulting Services, LLC Footprints Consulting Services, LLC Pleiades Consulting Services, LLC Presented by:Footprints Consulting, Frances Patterson, PhD, LADAC II, MAC, DAC,QCSPleiades Consulting,Kathryn Benson, LADAC II, NCAC II, QCS

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