Serna Solutions Counseling, Coaching & Consulting

02/24/2026

The return of the Serna Solutions Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/8e49c9221835/the-return-of-the-serna-solutions-newsletter

02/19/2026

Brian Serna is honored to be a speaker at this important event next month in Las Vegas NM. It's called "Transforming Trauma: Healing Our Community Together" and will take place March 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the New Mexico Highlands University Student Union Building ballroom. To RSVP, call Carmelita Sanchez, MBA; 505-454-3037.

Healing trauma – at an individual as well as at the community level – is the focus of a free event that welcomes mental health professionals and locals who are

02/17/2026

Shoutout to co-authors Brian Serna and Brianna Jacobson for their expert leadership in advancing online CRAFT for rural communities 👏

Brian delivered accredited CRAFT training to clinicians, while Brianna provided supervision and accreditation oversight ensuring high-quality, fidelity-driven implementation.

Their expertise in evidence-based family interventions and clinician training continues to strengthen access to effective support for families impacted by substance use.

Serna Solutions is proud to highlight their impact. 🌍✨

📖 To read more about their study check out the "Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports" for their peer reviewed journal article titled "Clinicians’ experiences of delivering online Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) for families affected by substance use in rural Australia"

02/12/2026

Ready to strengthen your clinical toolkit?

Join us for a 2-Day **Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Training** (12 CEUs) designed to deepen your understanding of this powerful, evidence-based approach.

Originally developed to support individuals struggling with mood and personality disorders, DBT is now widely used to treat mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and addictive disorders. Participants will gain an overview of DBT principles and explore practical applications focused on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

🗓 2-Day Online Training (March 5-6)
🕛 Includes a 1-hour lunch break each day (MST)
🎥 Working camera & microphone required
🎓 12 CEUs provided

Whether you're new to DBT or looking to refresh your foundation, this training offers practical, applicable skills you can bring directly into your sessions.

Sign up today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dbt-level-1-tickets-1981387442177?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/05/2026

Last night Serna Solutions was honored to receive a Behavioral Health Star Award from the State of New a Mexico’s Behavioral Health Planning Council. Good vibes, great people all night long! Congrats to all of the award recipients!

02/03/2026

Poder para los Padres 💛
Un grupo virtual gratuito para padres y cuidadores que están navegando conductas difíciles, emociones intensas y el estrés de la vida diaria.
🗓 Comienza el 25 de febrero
🕠 Miércoles 5:30–6:30 PM
📚Habilidades de DBT: para gestionar el estrés y las emociones y habilidades de CRAFT: herramientas para apoyar a sus hijos y reducir conflictos
📞 Llame al (505) 230-4949 para anotarse en la lista

01/28/2026

Poder para los Padres 💛
Un grupo virtual gratuito para padres y cuidadores que están navegando conductas difíciles, emociones intensas y el estrés de la vida diaria.
🗓 Comienza el 25 de febrero
🕠 Miércoles 5:30–6:30 PM
📚Habilidades de DBT: para gestionar el estrés y las emociones y habilidades de CRAFT: herramientas para apoyar a sus hijos y reducir conflictos
📞 Llame al (505) 230-4949 para anotarse en la lista

01/23/2026

📣 We still have room in our online training on Tuesday next week. The training is called Cultural Considerations in New Mexico, and will give you 6 CEUs in Culture.
The best part is, the cost is 100% covered by the amazing team at Presbyterian Community Health!

Click the link to register 🔗 https://sernasolutionsllc.zoom.us/meeting/register/9Yv_Ew7wSNGDaCgXb8XHsw?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPg5NZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeZQ1mw9FHXw0sW6e7atrXpYN8uATTiqT1O_bB7EvZPc5SgePUDfcfZ_Hefvg_aem_qRfnIYcdSZAEv8DGG0Ud5Q #/registration

01/16/2026

Supporting a loved one with addiction can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Join our Virtual CRAFT Group for Parents, a 10-week evidence-based program that teaches practical, non-confrontational tools to improve communication, protect your well-being, and increase the chances your loved one enters treatment.

✔ Proven success — nearly 70% of participants help their loved one engage in treatment
✔ Focus on safety, boundaries, and self-care
✔ Supportive, parent-centered approach

🗓 Thursdays | 12–1 PM
💻 Virtual | 10 weeks

01/05/2026

The QPR training is a su***de-prevention training broken down into three segments: question, persuade and refer.
This 1.5-hour virtual training focuses on youth su***de and is for professionals who work with youth and their families.

Sign up today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/question-persuade-refer-qpr-training-tickets-1978860250278?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/27/2025

🍁 As we head into Thanksgiving, I want to remind you that your mental health matters, even during the holidays. Take breaks, say no when you need to, and show compassion to yourself, not just everyone else.
To conect with us feel free to call (505) 207-8929 or visit our website at SernaSolutionsLLC.com
We will be back in office by Monday 12/1.

11/26/2025

Serna Solutions is hiring a Full-Time Clinical Supervisor to provide clinical care while guiding a multidisciplinary outpatient team.