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 National Board of  Forensic Evaluators

Live Training Events

    • 04 Jan 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    • 422 N. Atlantic Ave. | Daytona Beach FL | Daytona Grande Oceanfront Hotel
    • 40
    Register

    Pre-Conference Become a Certified Forensic 

    Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE)!

    The National Board of Forensic Evaluators, Inc. (NBFE) announces our exclusive forensic mental health evaluator certification training event on Thursday, January 4th 2024, Hybrid Event, enabling mental health professionals across the country to attend Remotely &  In-Person @422 N. Atlantic Ave. | Daytona Beach FL | Daytona Grande Oceanfront HotelNBFE is the only forensic certification organization officially endorsed by the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA).

       

     

    Forensic mental health evaluation is an impactful and lucrative area of specialization for licensed mental health professionals, yet few counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists are exposed to this unique specialty in their graduate training.  Whether you plan on working full time in forensics or just wish to supplement your practice with an additional funding stream, this credential can help you establish yourself as a forensic expert.  If you already work in the forensic field, this credential can boost your resume, sharpen your evaluation skills, and enhance your reputation as an expert.

    NBFE is offering an 8-hour forensic mental health certification training workshop for licensed mental health professionals.  Participants can attend in-person and online via Zoom.

    Join Our Elite Group of Certified Clinicians!

    Attendees who complete the entire certification process and are awarded the Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE) credential can use the credential to better establish themselves as experts in the forensic arena.

     

    NBFE’s all-inclusive certification fee includes:

    • The 8-hour workshop on the fundamentals of forensic mental health evaluation online via Zoom.
    • Free 24/7 access to several webinar recordings and study materials designed to help candidates prepare for the written and oral examinations for certification
    • One-on-one mentoring (via email, phone, or webcam) with an expert CFMHE who provides feedback on written evaluation reports
    • Written examination and oral examination fees
    • Complimentary participation in select NBFE webinars
    • Complimentary access to NBFE’s member portal, including use of our online forum for questions and answers about forensic mental health evaluation.

    Get Certified at a Reduced Rate!

    NBFE’s all-inclusive certification fee is $715, but we are offering a heavily discounted fee of $600 for all candidates who register for this event. Students and interns may attend at a reduced rate of $300 to start learning about forensic mental health evaluation.  However, students and interns cannot obtain the full certification until they have been licensed for a full year, at which time they may pay the remaining $300 balance and continue with the certification process, having enjoyed the benefits to free and reduced-cost forensic webinars in the interim.

    Learning Objectives

    Participants will:

    1. Learn about the National Board of Forensic Evaluators, the Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator credential, and the certification process.
    2. Participants will articulate an understanding of the certification and credentialing process for the Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE) credential.
    3. Participants will define "forensic mental health evaluation" and describe differences between forensic and clinical evaluations, ethical considerations for forensic evaluation, types of forensic mental health evaluations, and qualifications for administering and interpreting psychological tests.
    4. Participants will summarize subject matter incorporated into the CFMHE written examination, including Parental Alienation Syndrome and child custody cases, assessment and testing principles, psychopathic traits, domestic violence, competency to stand trial, malingering, civil commitment, laws and standards of forensic mental health evaluation, assessment of violence and suicide potential, interviewing techniques, personal injury cases, juvenile assessment, substance abuse evaluation, sexual abuse, expert witness standards, and resources to learn more.
    5. Participants will write a quality forensic evaluation report.
    6. Participants will describe tips and strategies for the oral examination and expert witness testimony. 
    7. Participants will identify tests that can be used for forensic applications.

    Note that attendance at this workshop is not the only step in the certification process.  Attendees must also complete an online application, submit three reference letters, submit proof of licensure for at least one full year (associate, intern, and provisional license status will not meet this requirement unless the applicant is legally permitted to diagnose and treat mental disorders without being under the supervision of another licensed mental health professional), submit proof of malpractice insurance, document 40 hours of forensic-related training and/or experience (e.g., CEs, time spent conducting evaluations, writing reports, court testimony, etc.), pass the written examination (administered at the end of the workshop), submit a sample report, and pass the oral examination (done via webcam online) as depicted in the graphic below and on our website.  Most attendees already have the 40 hours experience (i.e., work-related experience or training experience) prior to attending the workshop, but many do not.  If an attendee does not already have 40 hours of forensic experience, he or she may apply 8 hours from by attending this workshop and then obtain the remaining hours through other means after the workshop by attending training events on forensic mental health-related topics with any approved CE provider (NBFE is not responsible for any additional costs incurred during that process). 

    About the Presenters

     Norman Hoffman, Ph.D., Ed.D., LMHC, LMFT, CFMHE, CCCE, CFBA, CFP 

    A man who saw the potential, an innovator, pushing the boundaries to advance the cause of licensed professional counselor in the field of forensic mental health. He had the vision, the success in his field, sometimes overcoming great challenges to pave the way for those seeking status and professional recognition in a field of forensic mental health that has in the past been inaccessible.

    Dr. Hoffman had the boldness and courage to create a training and certification process paving the way for those seeking the status as psychiatrists and psychologists have. His dedication and persistence, despite systematic discrimination, made it possible for licensed professional counselors to have equal, if not elevated status in the field of forensic mental health.

    Dr. Hoffman is considered a pioneer with his passion and creativity to develop the pattern for those who pursue a role as an expert forensic mental health expert witness.

    Today, as Clinical Director of the Counseling and Psychotherapy Center in Ormond Beach, Florida, Dr. Hoffman continues to break through conventional barriers to provide families with the help and guidance they need. But he has not forgotten his musical foundation. He credits music with inspiring his collaborative approach to working with parents and professionals, and he continues to perform and write the jazz that started it all.


    Aaron Norton, Ph.D., LMHC, LMFT, CFMHE, CFBA, CFP

    Dr. Aaron Norton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy with certifications in addictions, trauma treatment, forensic evaluation, rehabilitation counseling, psychometry, telehealth, and virtual reality therapy. He is the Executive Director of the National Board of Forensic Evaluators, Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida's Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, Southern Regional Director and Ethics Committee Liaison for the American Mental Health Counselors Association, and Chair of the Government Relations Committee for the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association. Dr. Norton co-authored the forensic evaluation section of the American Mental Health Counselors Association's "Standards for the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling" and assisted with revision of the forensic section of the "2020 AMHCA Code of Ethics." He has 20 years of clinical and forensic experience at Integrity Counseling, Inc., was awarded Mental Health Counselor of the Year by the American Mental Health Counselors Association and Counselor Educator of the Year by the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association in 2016, Researcher of the Year by Florida Mental Health Counselors Association and Public and Community Service Award by the American Mental Health Counselors Association in 2020, and has been published in several social science journals and professional magazines in clinical mental health counseling and related disciplines (e.g., American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, Psychotherapy and Politics International, Addiction Professional, Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, Journal of Individual Psychology, Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, The Advocate Magazine, Counselor Magazine, Counseling Today, InSession Magazine).

    Hotel and Travel Information

    Registration Cap and Hotel Reservations

    Disclaimer

    Please note that registration without payment does not guarantee your slot at the conference.  If you have not submitted payment by 9/30/23, your registration will be cancelled.

    Maximum attendance for the Pre-Conference Certification Workshop In-Person is limited to 50.  Maximum attendance for days 1 and 2 of the conference is limited to 100.  A hotel registration link for a discounted room rate of $169 plus taxes will be supplied in the registration confirmation you receive by email.  The discounted rate is available to conference registrants for the nights of 1/3/23 through 1/5/23 conference until our 40-room block is full, so we recommend reserving a hotel room as quickly as possible to ensure the lowest rate available.

    Parking and Resort Fees

    Room rates are subject to a $30 daily resort charge for in-resort services (e.g., pool chairs and towels, wireless internet access, fitness center access). The “self-parking” rate has been reduced from $15 a day to $10 a day plus tax per 24-hour period for conference registrants. Valet parking is available at a rate of $30 plus tax per 24-hour period.

    Conference Wifi

    Wifi will be covered for all attendees during the conference. Please bring your laptops/tablets to access handouts/links during the conference.

    Meals and Refreshments

    NBFE will not be providing meals during the conference. We will provide coffee and snacks during breaks.

    Air Travel

    Registrants are responsible for their own travel arrangements.  The airport nearest the conference is Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB). Click here to access the Daytona Airport website. Click here to access Mapquest instructions from the airport.  The drive from the Daytona Airport to the hotel is approximately 6 miles (13 minutes depending on traffic). 

    An alternative airport is Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Click here to access the Orlando Sanford International Airport website. Click here to access Mapquest instructions. The drive from the Orlando Sanford International Airport to the hotel is approximately 53 minutes depending on traffic. 

    Orlando International Airport (MCO). Click here to access the Orlando International Airport. Click to access Mapquest instructions. The drive from Orlando International Airport to the hotel is approximately 45 miles (1.25 hours depending on traffic). 

    If you have any questions about booking your hotel room please contact Valentino@nbfe.net or call or text 386-366-5761.

    Continuing Education Information

    NBCC ACEP

    # 6189

    Florida CE Broker Tracking

    # 20- 1122612

    CE Broker Provider

    #50-15823

                                   

              

    This workshop has been approved for 8 hours of continuing education (6 general hours, 1 domestic violence hour, and 1 hour ethics/professional boundaries) with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, & Mental Health Counseling and the Florida Board of Psychology, CE Broker Tracking # 20-1040408 (CE Broker Provider #50-15823).   

    The National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6189.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  NBFE is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. 

    NBFE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  NBFE maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    NBFE is recognized and endorsed by the American Mental Health Counselors Association.

    Click here for NBFE

    Cancellation/Refund Policy.

    • 05 Jan 2024
    • 06 Jan 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • 422 N. Atlantic Ave. | Daytona Beach FL | Daytona Grande Oceanfront Hotel
    • 59
    Register


      Description 

    The National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE) is proud to announce its first annual conference at the luxurious Daytona Grande Oceanfront Hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida, and you’re invited to participate in this historic event!

    This year’s conference offers mental health professionals an opportunity to train with experienced evaluators, attorneys, and an esteemed judge dedicated to launching an elite workforce of “dangerous” expert witnesses.

    So many mental health professionals develop the character, skill, passion, and discipline to provide quality forensic evaluations only to falter on the stand. Don’t succumb to the fear of court testimony—get the training and expertise to take the stand with confidence and finesse.

    On day 1 of the conference, you’ll learn from a variety of experienced witnesses and attorneys. On day 2, you’ll apply that knowledge by participating in realistic expert testimony simulations with attorneys and a judge.

     Learning Objectives

    1. List and describe several emerging issues in forensic mental health evaluation.
    2. Provide expert witness testimony for a variety of family law and criminal court cases.
    3. Identify and avoid common ethical violations when testifying in court.
    4. Identify and avoid common “attorney traps” in court.

    Day 1 Schedule & Times

    8 am - 9 am 

    Keynote Speaker - Emerging Issues in Forensic Mental Health Evaluation, with Aaron Norton, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, CFMHE, CFBA, CFP

    9 am - 10 am 

    Expert Testimony for Family Law, with Donald Dempsey, Esq.

    10 am - 10:15 am 

    Break

    10:15 am - 11:45 am  

    Children's Issues and The Most Effective Use of an Expert Witness, with Dayanna Lopez, Esq.

    11:45 am - 12:45 pm 

    Lunch

    12:45 pm - 2:15 pm 

    Complex Ethical Issues in Forensic Evaluation, with Marissa Jordan, LPCC-S, CCTP-II, CFMHE

    2:15 pm - 3:15 pm 

    How to Prepare Forensic Mental Health Expert Witnesses for Cross Examination, with Leonard Ross Esq.

    3:15 pm - 3:30 pm 

    Break

    3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    What Every Mental Health Expert Witness Needs to Know About Divorce Law and Testifying in Florida, with Doug Kneller, Esq. 

    4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Stories from the Stand: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Challenges of Expert Witness Testimony and Lessons Learned), with Tom Black, PhD, LPC, CFMHE, CCCE, CFP

    Day 2  Schedule & Times

    8:00 am - 8:30 am

    Welcome and Introduction with Norman Hoffman, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, CFMHE, CCCE; the Honorable Judge Dawn Nichols; Kim Banister, Esq.

    8:30 am - 10:00 am

    Expert Witness Scenarios and Role Play, Part 1, with Norman Hoffman, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, CFMHE, CCCE; the Honorable Judge Dawn Nichols; Kim Banister, Esq.

    10:00 am - 10:15 am

    Break

    10:15 am - 12:00 pm

    Expert Witness Scenarios and Role Play, Part 2” with Norman Hoffman, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, CFMHE, CCCE; the Honorable Judge Dawn Nichols; Kim Banister, Esq.

    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch

    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Wrap-Up and Questions and Answers” with Norman Hoffman, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, CFMHE, CCCE; the Honorable Judge Dawn Nichols; Kim Banister, Esq.

    About the Presenters

    Norman Hoffman, PhD, EdD, LMHC, LMFT, CFMHE, CCCE, CFBA, CFP 

    A man who saw the potential, an innovator, pushing the boundaries to advance the cause of licensed professional counselor in the field of forensic mental health. He had the vision, the success in his field, sometimes overcoming great challenges to pave the way for those seeking status and professional recognition in a field of forensic mental health that has in the past been inaccessible.

    Dr. Hoffman had the boldness and courage to create a training and certification process paving the way for those seeking the status as psychiatrists and psychologists have. His dedication and persistence, despite systematic discrimination, made it possible for licensed professional counselors to have equal, if not elevated status in the field of forensic mental health.

    Dr. Hoffman is considered a pioneer with his passion and creativity to develop the pattern for those who pursue a role as an expert forensic mental health expert witness.

    Today, as Clinical Director of the Counseling and Psychotherapy Center in Ormond Beach, Florida, Dr. Hoffman continues to break through conventional barriers to provide families with the help and guidance they need. But he has not forgotten his musical foundation. He credits music with inspiring his collaborative approach to working with parents and professionals, and he continues to perform and write the jazz that started it all.


    Aaron Norton, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, CFMHE, CFBA, CFP

    Dr. Aaron Norton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy with certifications in addictions, trauma treatment, forensic evaluation, rehabilitation counseling, psychometry, telehealth, and virtual reality therapy.  He is the Executive Director of the National Board of Forensic Evaluators, Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida's Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, Southern Regional Director and Ethics Committee Liaison for the American Mental Health Counselors Association, and Chair of the Government Relations Committee for the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association.  Dr. Norton co-authored the forensic evaluation section of the American Mental Health Counselors Association's "Standards for the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling" and assisted with revision of the forensic section of the "2020 AMHCA Code of Ethics."  He has 20 years of clinical and forensic experience at Integrity Counseling, Inc., was awarded Mental Health Counselor of the Year by the American Mental Health Counselors Association and Counselor Educator of the Year by the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association in 2016, Researcher of the Year by Florida Mental Health Counselors Association and Public and Community Service Award by the American Mental Health Counselors Association in 2020, and has been published in several social science journals and professional magazines in clinical mental health counseling and related disciplines (e.g., American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, Psychotherapy and Politics International, Addiction Professional, Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, Journal of Individual Psychology, Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, The Advocate Magazine, Counselor Magazine, Counseling Today, InSession Magazine).


    Tom Black, PhD, LPC, CFMHE, CCCE, CFP

    Dr. Black is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in private practice since 1998. Currently he serves as a member of the Georgia Composite Board for Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists. He also serves as the Chair of the Rules Committee and on the Advisory Panel for the National Board of Forensic Evaluators.

    Dr. Black has extensive experience and training in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, REBT, and DBT. He works with a myriad of life issues but has particular expertise in Grief/Loss, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Impulse Control Issues, Relationship difficulties, and Adjustment Difficulties.


    Marissa Jordan LPCC-S, CCTP-II, CFMHE

    Ms. Jordan has been in the counseling profession since 2015. During her tenure, she has sought specialties in trauma, crisis intervention, and forensic populations. Ms. Jordan has worked in community health settings, group practice, crisis management in both in-person and telehealth formats. She has served individuals, families, and groups in addition to advocating for her clients’ interests in the courtroom as a subject matter witness. Currently, Ms. Jordan works for R3 Continuum as a Disruptive Event Therapist serving as a consultant and therapist nationwide. She holds specialty certifications as a Natural Disaster Mental Health Responder, a Level 2 Trauma Specialist, and a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator.

    Ms. Jordan is currently enrolled in her PhD program at the University of the Cumberlands studying Counseling Supervision and Education, expecting to complete her program in December of 2023. This presentation was designed by Ms. Jordan with mentorship by one of her esteemed professors and mentor, Dr. Gary Patton, PhD. Ms. Jordan’s dissertation is scheduled to be a psychometric study hoping to develop the first objective measure of evaluating the effects of mental providers responding to Disruptive Events in the workplace setting.


    Kim Banister, Esq.

    Kim Bannister is a private attorney with a practice centering on family law, domestic violence, dependency and probate. She is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. She is the former managing attorney for the family law division of Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. (CLSMF). During her tenure at CLSMF, she managed seven attorneys and support staff in twelve counties across Central Florida and was named Outstanding Supervisor of the Year.

    Kim is also actively involved in a variety of community and professional organizations. She is the current President of the Volusia County Bar Association and a former Executive Board member. She is a past member of the Board of Directors for the Volusia Flagler PACE Center for Girls, serving for six years, and a past member of the Junior League of Daytona Beach.

    She has also served as a two-term President as well as Vice President and Board Member for the Volusia Flagler Association for Women Lawyers, and served on the State Board for the Florida Association for Women Lawyers. She has served on the steering committee for the formation of Sally’s Safe Haven Visitation Center in Flagler County. Ms. Banister is a past volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America and served in leadership with the Girl Scouts of America for over seven years. 


    Judge Dawn Nichols

    Dawn Nichols, Circuit Judge, Seventh Judicial Circuit, DeLand (2014-present). B.A. in Criminal Justice University of Florida (1987); J.D. University of Florida (1991). Former Partner, Law Office of Nichols & Ahmed (1994-2014); Associate Attorney Law Offices of Rice & Rose, P.A. (1994-1996); Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender, Seventh Judicial Circuit (1993). Board Certified Marital & Family Law (2002-present). Currently serving on the felony bench in DeLand, Volusia County, Florida. 


    Dayanna Lopez, Esq.

    Attorney Dayanna Lopez practices in the areas of family law, personal injury, civil litigation and criminal trial law. Ms. Lopez earned a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in English and Political Science in 2004, before pursuing a law degree from the same school. In 2009, she received her Juris Doctorate of Law from the Stetson University College of Law.

    While in law school, she received the Exemplary Leadership & Dedication Award and the Outstanding Service Award from the Law Student Division of the American Bar Association. Ms. Lopez continues to serve her Alma Mater, by participating every year with the Stetson University Model United States Senate, actively mentoring and encouraging those wishing to pursue a career in law or public service. 

    Before joining the Politis & Matovina, P.A. legal team, Attorney Lopez interned in Florida’s Office of the State Attorney. She also interned and worked in the criminal division of the Office of the Attorney General, the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court, and most recently, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida. During her career, she has also contributed to several published books and research projects.

    Ms. Lopez volunteers her time performing pro-bono legal services for Veteran’s Court in Volusia and Flagler counties along with victims of domestic violence. Ms. Lopez also serves on the Domestic Violence Advisory Committee for the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court. 

    Attorney Lopez is a member of several professional organizations, including the Florida Bar (2013 - present), Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida (2013 - present), the Volusia County Bar Association (2013 - present), the Flagler County Bar Association (2013 - present), the Putnam County Bar Association (2013 - present), Dunn-Blount American Inns of Court (2014- present), Volusia/Flagler Association for Women Lawyers, the Florida Justice Association (2020 - present) and American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (2021 - present). She founded the Tax Law Society and participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Attorney Lopez is fluent in both English and Spanish.


    Donald Dempsey, Esq.

    Mr. Dempsey is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh (1987), Southern Illinois University (Cum Laude 1990-1993).  He has served in several law positions, including Assistant State Attorney, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Volusia County, Florida (1993-1995); Associate Attorney, Landis, Graham, & French (1995); and solo practitioner, Law Office of Donald B. Dempsey, Jr. (present).


    Douglas Kneller, Esq.

    Mr. Kneller earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana in 1985. He earned a Juris Doctor with honors from the New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts in 1988. He became a Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law in 1995 by the Florida Bar. He became Board Certified in Marital and Family Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in 2015. He is the Managing Member of iFloridaDivorce.com LLC, which is a boutique Marital and Family Law Firm specializing in Marital and Family Law matters, comprised of three (3) attorneys and six (6) staff members. He has presented (and authored) Continuing Legal Education in Marital issues for the Florida Bar and private continuing education providers.

    Mr. Kneller has been interviewed on national television, local television, and national and local radio. He previously hosted a Marital Law radio show for two (2) years.

    He previously contributed to the initial development and presentation of a mandatory parenting class that parents must take during their divorce or other related child action.

    He authored a portion of Chapter 39 of the Florida Statutes regarding Termination of Parental Rights based on incarceration during the majority of the minority of the child.

    Since 1988, Mr. Kneller has been involved in over three thousand (3,000) Marital and Family Law matters, ranging from representation, mediator, consultation, co-counsel, Guardian/Attorney Ad Litem, etc. There are over ninety-two thousand (92,000) attorneys licensed in the State of Florida, and of the over ninety-two thousand (92,000) attorneys, there are approximately two hundred seventy-four (274) that are Board Certified in Marital Law, and even less that maintain two (2) Board Certifications, which Mr. Kneller maintains as stated above. He attends Marital and Family law seminars on an annual basis averaging a minimum of 15 continuing legal education credit hours every year. He reads every new District and Supreme Court case relating to marital and family law.

    Mr. Kneller is responsible for the Appellate Cases of Janssens v. Janssens, 51 So. 3d 1183 (5th DCA 2010), which was the first case in the State of Florida to formally declare that the ability to pay alimony may be determined prior to deducting payment for unsecured credit cards; and Hull v. Hull, 273 So. 3d 1135 (5th DCA 2019), declaring that the relocation statute applies to the parents in addition to the child, and other matters. There are other Appellate decisions for further discussion.

    He has been accepted by the Circuit Court in the State of Florida as an Expert in Marital and Family Law. iFloridaDivorce.com LLC maintains an average of over fifty (50) Marital and Family Law matters pending at all times. Mr. Kneller represents Fiancés, Partners, Husbands/Wives, Former Husbands/Former Wives, Fathers/Mothers and Children.

    Mr. Kneller’s website is iFloridaDivorce.com.

    Hotel and Travel Information

    Registration Cap and Hotel Reservations

    Disclaimer

    Please note that registration without payment does not guarantee your slot at the conference.  If you have not submitted payment by 9/30/23, your registration will be cancelled.

    Maximum attendance for the Pre-Conference Certification Workshop In-Person is limited to 50.  Maximum attendance for days 1 and 2 of the conference is limited to 100.  A hotel registration link for a discounted room rate of $169 plus taxes will be supplied in the registration confirmation you receive by email.  The discounted rate is available to conference registrants for the nights of 1/3/23 through 1/5/23 conference until our 40-room block is full, so we recommend reserving a hotel room as quickly as possible to ensure the lowest rate available.

    Parking and Resort Fees

    Room rates are subject to a $30 daily resort charge for in-resort services (e.g., pool chairs and towels, wireless internet access, fitness center access). The “self-parking” rate has been reduced from $15 a day to $10 a day plus tax per 24-hour period for conference registrants. Valet parking is available at a rate of $30 plus tax per 24-hour period.

    Conference Wifi

    Wifi will be covered for all attendees during the conference. Please bring your laptops/tablets to access handouts/links during the conference.

    Meals and Refreshments

    NBFE will not be providing meals during the conference. We will provide coffee and snacks during breaks.

    Air Travel

    Registrants are responsible for their own travel arrangements.  The airport nearest the conference is Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB). Click here to access the Daytona Airport website. Click here to access Mapquest instructions from the airport.  The drive from the Daytona Airport to the hotel is approximately 6 miles (13 minutes depending on traffic). 

    An alternative airport is Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Click here to access the Orlando Sanford International Airport website. Click here to access Mapquest instructions. The drive from the Orlando Sanford International Airport to the hotel is approximately 53 minutes depending on traffic. 

    Orlando International Airport (MCO). Click here to access the Orlando International Airport. Click to access Mapquest instructions. The drive from Orlando International Airport to the hotel is approximately 45 miles (1.25 hours depending on traffic). 

    If you have any questions about booking your hotel room please contact Valentino@nbfe.net or call or text 386-366-5761.

    Continuing Education Information

    NBCC ACEP

    # 6189

    Florida CE Broker Tracking

    # 20- 1039928


    CE Broker Provider

    #50-15823

                                   

              

    This workshop has been approved for 12.75 hours of continuing education (11.25 general hours, and 1.5 hour ethics/professional boundaries) with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, & Mental Health Counseling and the Florida Board of Psychology.    

    The National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6189.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  NBFE is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. 

    NBFE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  NBFE maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    NBFE is recognized and endorsed by the American Mental Health Counselors Association.

    Click here for NBFE

    Cancellation/Refund Policy.

    • 12 Jan 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Live Webinar via Zoom
    • 93
    Register

    January 12th, 2024

    12PM - 1PM EST

    Online via Zoom


    Description

    "Catfishing" is a relatively new phenomenon.  As such, there are complex, and significant, psychological, ethical, and legal factors associated with evaluating both "Catfishing" perpetrators and victims. This webinar will provide in-depth information related to the conceptualization and evaluation of victims, but especially perpetrators, to assist mental health professionals to begin to navigate the "wild west" of digitalized manipulation.
    Learning Objectives
    1. Participants will identify predictors of Catfish perpetrators and victims.
    2. Participants will discuss implications regarding the evaluation and assessment of perpetrators and victims.

    3. Participants will describe testifying and legal complications regarding Catfishing cases.


    Presenter(s)

    Eric J. Camden, PhD,

    LPC, NCC, ACS

    Dr. Camden's extensive clinical journey began by supporting adolescents at the local Community Services Board. With a Master's degree in hand, he dedicated years to serving adolescents at a state acute hospital and later specialized in counseling adolescent males with intellectual disabilities at a residential treatment center. Having supervised the clinical team,

    Dr. Camden now thrives in a faculty position. His research spans burnout, attachment, online deception, and advocacy for adolescents with autism and intellectual disabilities. An active member of professional counseling organizations, Dr. Camden has provided counseling to diverse clients, including catfish perpetrators, and conducted assessments for the Social Security Administration.



    Derek Parker, PhD, LPC

    Dr. Derek Parker, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania, boasts a rich 15-year career as a master’s level clinician, Clinical Supervisor, and agency Director. Specializing in children, adolescents, families, and addiction, his dedication extends to the emerging age adult population, addiction, and clinical supervision.

    Currently serving as an assistant professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies, Dr. Parker actively contributes to state, regional, and national conferences. His research focuses on sexual shame, emerging age adulthood, and clinical supervision. In leadership roles, he is the President of the Pennsylvania Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (PACES), Communications Co-Chairman of the North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NARACES), and a member of the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association (JPCA).

    Cost

    $10 for NBFE members (i.e., CFMHEs and CFMHE applicants/candidates) and, for members of  our partnering organizations please see Professional Partners for current listing)
    $15 for Non-members


    Continuing Education Information

    ACEP No. 6189

    Florida CE Broker Tracking No. 20-

    CE Broker Provider No. 50-15823

                                   

              

    The National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6189.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  NBFE is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. 
    NBFE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  NBFE maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
    NBFE is recognized and endorsed by the American Mental Health Counselors Association.

    This workshop has been approved for 1 general hour(s) with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, & Mental Health Counseling and the Florida Board of Psychology, CE Broker Tracking # 20-1130350 (CE Broker Provider #50-15823).   

    Click here for NBFE Cancellation/Refund Policy.


      • 22 Feb 2024
      • 23 Feb 2024
      • 2 sessions
      • Online via Zoom
      Register

      Virtual Summit

      Become a Forensic Mental

      Health Evaluator (CFMHE)!

      In support of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA), the National Board of Forensic Evaluators, Inc. (NBFE) announces our exclusive forensic mental health evaluator certification training event on Online via Zoom, enabling mental health professionals across the country to attend remotely. NBFE is the only forensic certification organization officially endorsed by the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)

         

       

      Forensic mental health evaluation is an impactful and lucrative area of specialization for licensed mental health professionals, yet few counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists are exposed to this unique specialty in their graduate training.  Whether you plan on working full time in forensics or just wish to supplement your practice with an additional funding stream, this credential can help you establish yourself as a forensic expert.  If you already work in the forensic field, this credential can boost your resume, sharpen your evaluation skills, and enhance your reputation as an expert.

      Join Our Elite Group of Certified Clinicians!

      Attendees who complete the entire certification process and are awarded the Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE) credential can use the credential to better establish themselves as experts in the forensic arena.


       

      NBFE’s all-inclusive certification fee includes:

      • The 8-hour workshop on the fundamentals of forensic mental health evaluation online via Zoom.
      • Free 24/7 access to several webinar recordings and study materials designed to help candidates prepare for the written and oral examinations for certification
      • One-on-one mentoring (via email, phone, or webcam) with an expert CFMHE who provides feedback on written evaluation reports
      • Written examination and oral examination fees
      • Complimentary participation in select NBFE webinars
      • Complimentary access to NBFE’s member portal, including use of our online forum for questions and answers about forensic mental health evaluation.

      Get a Reduced Rate!

      NBFE’s all-inclusive certification fee is $715, but we are offering a heavily discounted fee of $600 for all candidates who register for this event in support of FMHCA.  Students and interns may attend at a reduced rate of $300 to start learning about forensic mental health evaluation.  However, students and interns cannot obtain the full certification until they have been licensed for a full year, at which time they may pay the remaining $300 balance and continue with the certification process, having enjoyed the benefits to free and reduced-cost forensic webinars in the interim.

      Learning Objectives

      Participants will:

      1. Participants will articulate an understanding of the certification and credentialing process for the Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE) credential.
      2. Participants will define "forensic mental health evaluation" and describe differences between forensic and clinical evaluations, ethical considerations for forensic evaluation, types of forensic mental health evaluations, and qualifications for administering and interpreting psychological tests.
      3. Participants will summarize subject matter incorporated into the CFMHE written examination, including Parental Alienation Syndrome and child custody cases, assessment and testing principles, psychopathic traits, domestic violence, competency to stand trial, malingering, civil commitment, laws and standards of forensic mental health evaluation, assessment of violence and suicide potential, interviewing techniques, personal injury cases, juvenile assessment, substance abuse evaluation, sexual abuse, expert witness standards, and resources to learn more.
      4. Participants will write a quality forensic evaluation report.
      5. Participants will describe tips and strategies for the oral examination and expert witness testimony.
      6. Participants will identify tests that can be used for forensic applications.

      Note that attendance at this workshop is not the only step in the certification process.  Attendees must also complete an online application, submit three reference letters, submit proof of licensure for at least one full year (associate, intern, and provisional license status will not meet this requirement unless the applicant is legally permitted to diagnose and treat mental disorders without being under the supervision of another licensed mental health professional), submit proof of malpractice insurance, document 40 hours of forensic-related training and/or experience (e.g., CEs, time spent conducting evaluations, writing reports, court testimony, etc.), pass the written examination (administered at the end of the workshop), submit a sample report, and pass the oral examination (done via webcam online) as depicted in the graphic below and on our website.  Most attendees already have the 40 hours experience (i.e., work-related experience or training experience) prior to attending the workshop, but many do not.  If an attendee does not already have 40 hours of forensic experience, he or she may apply 8 hours from by attending this workshop and then obtain the remaining hours through other means after the workshop by attending training events on forensic mental health-related topics with any approved CE provider (NBFE is not responsible for any additional costs incurred during that process).  

      About the Presenters

       Norman Hoffman, Ph.D., Ed.D., LMHC, LMFT, CFMHE, CCCE, CFBA, CFP 

      A man who saw the potential, an innovator, pushing the boundaries to advance the cause of licensed professional counselor in the field of forensic mental health. He had the vision, the success in his field, sometimes overcoming great challenges to pave the way for those seeking status and professional recognition in a field of forensic mental health that has in the past been inaccessible.

      Dr. Hoffman had the boldness and courage to create a training and certification process paving the way for those seeking the status as psychiatrists and psychologists have. His dedication and persistence, despite systematic discrimination, made it possible for licensed professional counselors to have equal, if not elevated status in the field of forensic mental health.

      Dr. Hoffman is considered a pioneer with his passion and creativity to develop the pattern for those who pursue a role as an expert forensic mental health expert witness.

      Today, as Clinical Director of the Counseling and Psychotherapy Center in Ormond Beach, Florida, Dr. Hoffman continues to break through conventional barriers to provide families with the help and guidance they need. But he has not forgotten his musical foundation. He credits music with inspiring his collaborative approach to working with parents and professionals, and he continues to perform and write the jazz that started it all.


      Aaron Norton, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, CFMHE, CFBA, CFP

      Dr. Aaron Norton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with certifications in addictions, alcohol and drug counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical mental health counseling, trauma treatment, forensic mental health evaluation, forensic behavioral analysis, and forensic psychometry. He serves as executive director of the National Board of Forensic Evaluators, assistant professor of instruction at the University of South Dept. of Mental Health Law & Policy, southern regional director, Ethics Committee liaison, and International Counseling Task Force chair for the American Mental Health Counselors Association, chair of the Government Relations Committee for the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association, and consulting editor for AMHCA’s The Advocate Magazine. He co-authored the Forensic Evaluation section of the "AMHCA Standards for the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling,” authored the proposal for AMHCA’s Clinical Mental Health Specialist in Forensic Evaluation (CMHS-FE) credential, authored the DSM-5 to DSM-5-TR update article published in the American Counseling Association's Counseling Today magazine, and served on the expert panel that created the standards and written exam for the Florida Certification Board’s Certified Telehealth Practitioner (CTP) credential. He has 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, was awarded Mental Health Counselor of the Year by the American Mental Health Counselors Association in 2016, Counselor Educator of the Year by the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association in 2016, Researcher of the Year by the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association in 2019, and he was awarded AMHCA’s Public and Community Service Award in 2020. An experienced writer, presenter, and trainer, he has been published in several academic journals and professional magazines in the counseling profession.


      Continuing Education Information

      ACEP No. 6189

      Florida CE Broker Tracking No. 20-1122612

      CE Broker Provider No. 50-15823

                                     

                

      The National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6189.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  NBFE is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. 

      NBFE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  NBFE maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

      NBFE is recognized and endorsed by the American Mental Health Counselors Association.

      This workshop has been approved for 2 general hours with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, & Mental Health Counseling and the Florida Board of Psychology, CE Broker Tracking # 20-1122612 (CE Broker Provider #50-15823).   

      Click here for NBFE Cancellation/Refund Policy.

    Past events

    08 Dec 2023 Cannabis Induced Psychosis: Recent Trends in Cannabis Use 3CEs - ACEP No. 6189 Florida CE Broker Tracking No. 20-1117010 CE Broker Provider No. 50-15823
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    10 Nov 2023 NBFE's Psychosocial Software 1CEs - ACEP No. 6189 Florida CE Broker Tracking No. 20-1122444 CE Broker Provider No. 50-15823
    01 Nov 2023 Forensic Mental Health Evaluation Workshop (IS23) 8 CEs - CE Broker Tracking No. 20-1122612 - ACEP #6189
    15 Sep 2023 Forensic Mental Health Workshop Online Event (SC23) CE Broker Tracking # 20-1049372, ACEP #6189
    25 Aug 2023 Sound Preparation To Avoid Disqualification as an Expert Witness (CE Broker Tracking #20-1048578 (CE Broker Provider #50-15823) ACEP No. 6189
    04 Aug 2023 2023 Virtual NBFE-HCA Certification Workshop 2 day Live Event (CE Broker Tracking # 20-1036798, ACEP #6189)
    26 Jun 2023 2023 NBFE-AMHCA Certification Workshop Hybrid Event (CE Broker Tracking # 20-1038620, ACEP #6189)
    16 Jun 2023 NBFE & LPCA-GA Summer Virtual 2023 Certification Workshop
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    10 Mar 2023 Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, Resiliency, and Law Enforcement
    02 Feb 2023 2023 NBFE-FMHCA Certification Workshop
    14 Dec 2022 Implementation of Counseling Services in the School System
    09 Dec 2022 Winter NBFE-AMHCA 2022 Certification Workshop
    28 Oct 2022 2022 NBFE-MMHCA Certification Workshop
    14 Oct 2022 Ethics Update: The Role of Clinician Bias in Forensic and Therapeutic Assessment (and What to Do About It)
    29 Sep 2022 2022 NBFE-LPCANC Certification Workshop
    24 Sep 2022 2022 NBFE-LCA Virtual Certification Workshop
    14 Sep 2022 The Forensic Evaluator’s Guide to Parental Reunification
    15 Jun 2022 Testing for Forensic Populations, Phase 1: Overview of Ethical and Professional Guidelines for Testing, Malingering, and Personality Testing
    10 Jun 2022 2022 NBFE-AMHCA Certification Workshop
    09 Jun 2022 Ethics Panel: Addressing Ethical Concerns Involving Other Professionals
    13 May 2022 Parenting in the Age of Digital Adversity
    03 May 2022 2022 NBFE-LPCA GA Certification Workshop
    30 Apr 2022 2022 NBFE-UMHCA Certification Workshop
    11 Mar 2022 2022 Cannabis Update, Part 2: Evaluation and Clinical Decision-Making
    25 Feb 2022 2022 Cannabis Update, Part 1: Cannabis Basics, Adverse Effects, Medicinal Uses
    03 Feb 2022 2022 NBFE-FMHCA Certification Workshop
    28 Jan 2022 Evaluation of Competency: Tools & Process
    17 Dec 2021 NBFE-IICS 2021 Virtual Certification Workshop
    10 Dec 2021 Outsmarting the Liars: An Introduction to the Verbal Lie Detection Tool Cognitive Credibility Assessment
    29 Oct 2021 NBFE-SFACC 2021 Virtual Certification Workshop
    27 Oct 2021 The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health: What the Research Tells Us, and What to Do About It
    08 Oct 2021 2021 Update: The Mental Health Professional's Role in Evaluating the Need for Emotional Support Animals
    17 Sep 2021 Dr. Marc J. Ackerman Presents "Parental Alienation and Forensic Evaluation: Variables to Address and How to Address Them"
    20 Aug 2021 Dr. Marc J. Ackerman Presents "Your Day in Court: Preparation and Challenges"
    06 Aug 2021 Dr. Marc J. Ackerman Presents "Risk Management and Ethics in Forensic Mental Health"
    09 Jul 2021 The Importance of Uniformity and Consistency of Forensic Evaluations: A Judge's Perspective
    30 Jun 2021 Suicide Risk Assessment
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    25 Jun 2021 The Mental Health Professional's Role in Prevention and Mitigation of Police Violence and Burnout
    11 Jun 2021 NBFE-AMHCA 2021 Virtual Certification Workshop
    13 May 2021 The Satanic Panic: Understanding the Role of the Mental Health Professional
    07 May 2021 Working With Families in the Florida Family Court System: Roles, Boundaries, and Limitations
    23 Apr 2021 NBFE-LPCA 2021 Virtual Certification Workshop
    21 Apr 2021 How to Communicate With a Serial Killer
    05 Mar 2021 Alcohol Assessment and Treatment Profile
    26 Feb 2021 NBFE-FMHCA 2021 Virtual Certification Workshop
    18 Dec 2020 How Records Reviews Can Make or Break a Forensic Evaluation
    30 Oct 2020 NBFE/WVLPCA Certification Workshop
    16 Oct 2020 Ethics, Hearsay and Ex parte Issues when conducting a Forensic Mental Health Evaluation
    25 Sep 2020 "Good" Reports vs. "Bad" Reports: A Judicial Perspective
    21 Aug 2020 The Counselor’s COVID-19 Survival Guide: Safety Precautions, Best Practices, and Telehealth During a Pandemic
    20 Aug 2020 NBFE/FMHCA Summer Certification Workshop
    10 Jul 2020 Parental Alienation Syndrome How to Assess the Brainwashed Child for Court
    24 Jun 2020 NBFE/AMHCA Forensic Mental Health Evaluation Certification Training
    29 May 2020 Bonding and Attachment: Theory and Application for Court
    05 May 2020 NBFE/LPCA-GA Forensic Mental Health Evaluation Certification Training
    28 Feb 2020 DSM-5 Resources for Differential Diagnosis
    06 Feb 2020 NBFE/FMHCA Forensic Mental Health Evaluation Certification Training
    10 Jan 2020 Ethics Update: Ethical Issues in Forensic Mental Health Evaluation
    06 Dec 2019 The Clinician's Guide to Conceptualizing and Assessing Personality Disorders
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    04 Oct 2019 NBFE/WMHCA Forensic Mental Health Evaluation Certification Training
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    16 Aug 2019 NBFE/MHCAPB Forensic Mental Health Evaluation Certification Training
    26 Jul 2019 Introduction to Comprehensive Psychosexual Evaluations
    31 May 2019 NBFE/FMHCA/GCMHCA Forensic Mental Health Evaluation Certification Training
    17 May 2019 A Unified Partnership Between Attorney and Mental Health Counselor
    05 Apr 2019 How to Write a Successful Clinical or Forensic Report
    22 Mar 2019 Fun with Z-Codes: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosing Non-Disorders
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    31 Jan 2019 NBFE/FMHCA Forensic Mental Health Evaluation Certification Training
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