New Mexico Mental Health Counselors Association - NMMHCA

11/03/2025

Reminder! Our November training is 11 days away! See you there!

Join us for our November 2025 Training and Earn Ethics 1 CE!

TITLE: Rural-School Based MH Considerations

Sign up at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rural-school-based-mh-considerations

Session Description: Dr. Christine Herzog is presenting the results from her dissertation, a generic qualitative study, that interviewed ten LPCs from across the United States about their experiences with advocacy engagement in rural school settings. The four themes that will be discussed are creating advocacy role expectations, focusing on clients' basic and mental health needs, overcoming resistance to build relationships and trust, and reducing rural barriers to increase service access.

By attending this training, you will be able to:
1. Discuss findings that contribute to the existing body of research in the counseling field to advance the understanding of advocacy in rural mental health.
2. Identify important issues related to school-based counseling, rural mental health and advocacy competencies.
3. Apply the research findings into mental health professionals' advocacy engagement.

Presented by:
Christine Herzog, PhD, LPCC, NCC
NM LPCMHC PCMHC -2022-0079, expires 9/30/2027
MN LPCC #1179, expires 2/28/2026
AZ LPC #22022, expires 3/31/2027
CT LPCC #46.007708, expires 8/31/2027

Bio: Dr. Christine Herzog is a nationally certified counselor through NBCC, a board-certified supervisor, and a licensed professional clinical counselor. Her clinical work has included providing a range of service intensities and modalities including telehealth, in-home, school-based, day treatment/intensive outpatient services, and outpatient individual and family therapy. Current research interests include furthering her research in the areas of school-based mental health programs, rural mental health, perinatal mental health, and gatekeeping in clinical supervision.

1 NBCC Approved CE: $20 -To get membership discount and save 50%, use code provided in the newsletter
No CE: Free - Students or folks who do not want to obtain CE's are welcome to attend for free!

10/31/2025

Join TGRCNM for 2025's Trans Day of Remembrance

We welcome NICO LANG (They/Them), nonbinary award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience covering the transgender community's fight for equality.

Nico is the author of American Teenager, a vivid and moving portrait of eight trans and nonbinary teenagers across the country, following their daily triumphs, struggles, and all that encompasses growing up trans in America today.

When: November 20th, 2025, 6-8PM
Where: CNM Smith Brasher Hall
Lecture and FREE dinner

ACLU of New Mexico ProgressNow New Mexico Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Indigenous Women Rising Bold Futures NMCSAP Strong Families New Mexico Equality New Mexico Tewa Women United NM Commission on the Status of Women GLSEN New Mexico

10/28/2025

The New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board will hold a rule hearing on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Immediately following the rule hearing, the Board will convene a regular board meeting to consider adoption of rules and take care of regular business. The rule hearing and board meeting will be held at the Regulation and Licensing Department, located at 2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM in Hearing Room 1.

The hearing and subsequent Counseling and Therapy Practice board meeting may also be accessed virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 274 855 495 5149
Passcode: WF2wb2Y7

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New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department

10/27/2025

Join us for our November 2025 Training and Earn Ethics 1 CE!

TITLE: Rural-School Based MH Considerations

Sign up at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rural-school-based-mh-considerations

Session Description: Dr. Christine Herzog is presenting the results from her dissertation, a generic qualitative study, that interviewed ten LPCs from across the United States about their experiences with advocacy engagement in rural school settings. The four themes that will be discussed are creating advocacy role expectations, focusing on clients' basic and mental health needs, overcoming resistance to build relationships and trust, and reducing rural barriers to increase service access.

By attending this training, you will be able to:
1. Discuss findings that contribute to the existing body of research in the counseling field to advance the understanding of advocacy in rural mental health.
2. Identify important issues related to school-based counseling, rural mental health and advocacy competencies.
3. Apply the research findings into mental health professionals' advocacy engagement.

Presented by:
Christine Herzog, PhD, LPCC, NCC
NM LPCMHC PCMHC -2022-0079, expires 9/30/2027
MN LPCC #1179, expires 2/28/2026
AZ LPC #22022, expires 3/31/2027
CT LPCC #46.007708, expires 8/31/2027

Bio: Dr. Christine Herzog is a nationally certified counselor through NBCC, a board-certified supervisor, and a licensed professional clinical counselor. Her clinical work has included providing a range of service intensities and modalities including telehealth, in-home, school-based, day treatment/intensive outpatient services, and outpatient individual and family therapy. Current research interests include furthering her research in the areas of school-based mental health programs, rural mental health, perinatal mental health, and gatekeeping in clinical supervision.

1 NBCC Approved CE: $20 -To get membership discount and save 50%, use code provided in the newsletter
No CE: Free - Students or folks who do not want to obtain CE's are welcome to attend for free!

10/20/2025

REMINDER! Get 1 CE for attending our Training THIS FRIDAY 10/24/2025 at 12pm. Link below!

Join us for our October 2025 Training and Earn Ethics 1 CE!

Asexuality and Ethics: Supporting Clients Exploring the ACE Spectrum
Friday, October 24, 2025: 12pm-1pm MST

Session Description: In this session we will review the differences between gender, romanticism, and sexuality. We will then cover harmful misconceptions about asexuality and apply our ethical principles to challenge these conceptions and be more effective for our clients. Finally, we will prepare you to support clients exploring the ace spectrum.

By attending this training:
1. Participants will be able to differentiate between gender, romanticism, and sexuality.
2. Participants will explore common harmful misconceptions about asexuality and apply ethical codes to the implications around treatment for ace clients.
3. Participants will be able to explain the ace spectrum in preparation to support exploring clients

Presented by:
Laura Barker, MS, LPCC
Lic. CTB-2022-0219; Exp. Date 9/30/27

SIGN UP HERE:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/asexuality-and-ethics-supporting-clients-exploring-the-ace-spectrum

10/01/2025

Join us for our October 2025 Training and Earn Ethics 1 CE!

Asexuality and Ethics: Supporting Clients Exploring the ACE Spectrum
Friday, October 24, 2025: 12pm-1pm MST

Session Description: In this session we will review the differences between gender, romanticism, and sexuality. We will then cover harmful misconceptions about asexuality and apply our ethical principles to challenge these conceptions and be more effective for our clients. Finally, we will prepare you to support clients exploring the ace spectrum.

By attending this training:
1. Participants will be able to differentiate between gender, romanticism, and sexuality.
2. Participants will explore common harmful misconceptions about asexuality and apply ethical codes to the implications around treatment for ace clients.
3. Participants will be able to explain the ace spectrum in preparation to support exploring clients

Presented by:
Laura Barker, MS, LPCC
Lic. CTB-2022-0219; Exp. Date 9/30/27

SIGN UP HERE:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/asexuality-and-ethics-supporting-clients-exploring-the-ace-spectrum

09/22/2025

Seeking: Treasurer for incoming 2026 NMMHCA Board

The New Mexico Mental Health Counselors Association (NMMHCA) is currently seeking a dedicated volunteer to serve as Treasurer. Some financial or bookkeeping experience is preferred, but not required—training and support will be provided. If you are passionate about advancing mental health and are interested in contributing your skills, please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to nmmhcatreasurer@gmail.com.

Treasurer Position – New Mexico Mental Health Counselors Association (NMMHCA)
Role Summary: The Treasurer will be responsible for managing the financial operations of NMMHCA, ensuring transparency and compliance with state and federal regulations

Key Responsibilities:
* Provide a 5-minute financial snapshot at monthly board meetings
* Close financial books on a monthly basis, maintain records and corporate book
* Pay invoices, annual payments including checking for mail in system
* Will be responsible for monthly and annual banking reconciliation
* Manage association funds and oversee the Zeffy donation/collection system
* Collect all funds for the association, including membership and event payments (processing handled by other board members)
* Meet one-on-one with board members as needed
* Present one training for members during the term
* Attend at least one association-sponsored event during the term
* Complete annual filings including:
* File IRS Form 990-N which maintains the 501c3
* New Mexico Secretary of State (SOS) filings
* NMCOROS filings
* Any applicable Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) requirements
* Update W-9
Time Commitment: Approximately 5-7 hours per month (including monthly and annual responsibilities)
Eligibility Requirements:
* Must not serve on any other American Counseling Association (ACA) boards to avoid conflict of interest
* Must not currently hold a Treasurer position on another board
* Must sign the NMMHCA Conflict of Interest Policy
* Must live in New Mexico
* Must be a licensed professional counselor or student obtaining graduation within a year
* Must pass background check
This role is essential for the operational and fiscal health of the association and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the mental health counseling community in New Mexico. Please reach out if you are interested!

09/22/2025

It is and we are spotlighting AATBS by Triad! Triad provides AMHCA members generous discounts on Counseling Exam Prep Packages and Continuing Education Subscriptions. Check out those member benefits and more at https://www.amhca.org/members/benefits!

09/15/2025

09/12/2025

1 Week away! Register Now!

Join us Friday, September 19, 2025: 9m-12pm MST for a training in the Ethics of Burnout, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Counselor Self-Efficacy!

This virtual training explores the ethical implications of burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and counselor self-efficacy. Participants will examine how these factors intersect and impact clinical judgment, professional responsibility, and client care.

SIGN UP HERE:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ethics-of-burnout-secondary=traumatic-stress-and-counselor-self-efficacy

3 NBCC Approved CE: $60 - To get membership discount and save 50%, use code provided in the membership newsletter.

No CE: Free - Students or folks who do not want to obtain CE’s are welcome to attend for free!

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) - Provider #2092.

08/20/2025

Membership Reminder:

Don’t miss out on discounted training and CE opportunities, liability insurance, and more!

If you have a membership that is expiring soon, please visit our new membership link:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/new-mexico-mental-health-counseling-association-membership-nmmhca

We are also excited to share that we are now offering discounted combined membership with AMHCA. More information can be found here:
http://connections.amhca.org/about/memberships

Please reach out to nmmhca@gmail.com with any questions!

08/19/2025

We’re collaborating with Mental Health Academy and other organizations to present the virtual 2025 Su***de Prevention Summit from Aug. 23–24. Meet mental health experts from across the U.S. as we learn about clinical tools for managing su***de risk. Register for free at https://www.mentalhealthacademy.net/su***deprevention/nbcc.

Professionals can earn up to 10 continuing education hours for attending live sessions and watching sessions on demand.

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