2025 ANNUAL LCPCM FALL CONFERENCE
Morning Presentation
“Treating Chronic Suicidality in Outpatient: Current and Future Directions”
Chronic suicidality presents unique clinical, ethical, and logistical challenges in outpatient mental health care, where the balance between safety and autonomy is paramount. This presentation will explore the evidence-based framework of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and its BioSocial Theory underpinnings, offering practical strategies to reduce risk, strengthen coping skills, and foster “life worth living” goals.
Attendees will gain insight into managing complex risk scenarios, overcoming therapeutic barriers, and using behavioral chain analysis to target suicidal behaviors. The session will also highlight emerging innovations—such as psychedelic-assisted therapies—that may shape the future of chronic suicidality treatment.
Dr. Jeffrey LaPratt, Psy.D is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with the Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics at Sheppard Pratt, where he specializes in research on psychedelic-assisted treatments for difficult-to-treat psychiatric disorders. His clinical and research efforts span treatment-resistant depression (including severe TRD), Bipolar II disorder, anorexia nervosa, suicidal ideation, and anxiety disorders.
Afternoon Presentation
“Psychedelic Therapy in Practice: Accessing Healing Through Expanded States”
This session explores how therapists can skillfully engage with the emerging field of psychedelic therapy. This workshop provides an overview of the history, research, and future directions of psychedelic therapy, including mechanisms of action, benefits, and important contraindications.
Attendees will examine Indigenous perspectives, harm reduction approaches, and essential preparation and integration skills for supporting clients in psychedelic experiences. Participants will also engage in a guided breathwork session to directly experience an expanded state similar to those cultivated in a psychedelic assisted therapy session.
Lauren Going, LCSW-C is a leader in the burgeoning field of ketamine assisted and psychedelic assisted therapies. She is committed to supporting healing on both an individual and collective level. She brings a unique set of skills to help catalyze shifts in clients, systems, and organizations. Lauren specializes in trauma, and is committed to facilitating deep growth and transformation.
SCHEDULE
Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 AM
Business Meeting: 9:00 AM
Morning Presentation: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Networking Lunch: 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Afternoon Presentation: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Registration (and payment) deadline is 11:59pm October 10, 2025.
Attendees will be required to turn in a signed attendance form (which will be provided) before leaving in order to receive a CEU certificate. Both morning AND afternoon sessions must be attended. Partial credit will not be given. A link will be sent to an evaluation form and the certificate on Tuesday, October 28.
Cost:
Conference Fees:
LCPCM Members: $125
Non-Members: $165
LGPC/Retired: $75
Student: $65 (not for LCPCs or LGPCs)
Membership Fees*:
LCPC: $90
Retired: $55 (not working as an LCPC)
LGPC: $45
Student: $25 (not for LCPCs or LGPCs)
*If you join when you register, you are eligible for the membership rate.
Note: Late registrations and walk-ins will be charged an additional $20 (if space is available)
A $15 cancellation fee will be charged for all refunds
Other Information:
A buffet lunch will be served.
6 CEU’s Approved by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors.
LOCATION
Doubletree Hilton
5485 Twin Knolls Road
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-1060
Directions
From 495 to I-95 North towards Baltimore:
Take 32 West toward Columbia and exit 16A for 29 North. Then take exit 20A for 175 East. Keep right on 175 East and turn right at light onto Thunder Hill Road. Take next Right onto Twin Knolls Road and turn right at hotel sign into parking lot.
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