The Mental Health Conference You Can’t Afford to Miss – Earn Continuing Education & Get Inspired with David Diana of the Low Country Mental Health Conference
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
Release Date: 03/05/2025
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
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If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings (all NBCC approved).
I’m so excited to share this conversation with David Diana, the Director of the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference—one of the most unique and inspiring conferences for mental health professionals.
In this episode, David takes us behind the scenes of how this conference started and why it has become a must-attend event for therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals.
We talk about:
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What makes this conference different (hint: it’s not your typical lecture-heavy event!)
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This year’s incredible speakers
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How you can earn CE credits in-person or virtually
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Why Charleston is the perfect backdrop for this event
If you’re looking for a way to earn your continuing education contact hours without sitting through hours of recorded trainings, this is for you! Whether you attend in person or virtually, you’ll walk away feeling inspired and re-energized in your work.
🔗 Learn more & register for the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference
The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own licensed mental health provider or medical professional regarding your specific situation.
While I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my guests are also professional counselors, the discussions in this podcast are meant to offer general insights and should not be taken as personalized therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship with me or any of my guests.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact a mental health professional, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You can also reach out to a crisis hotline, such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, for immediate support.
Every individual’s journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Please use discretion and seek appropriate care as needed.