Behavioral Wellness Clinic

04/10/2026

04/07/2026

We are excited to share an upcoming Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Training Retreat taking place August 20–23, 2026 at West Rock Wellness in New Haven, Connecticut.

This immersive, multi-day program is designed to help clinicians develop both the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to safely and ethically deliver ketamine-assisted therapy. The program brings together internationally recognized faculty including Dr. Monnica Williams, Dr. Dominique Morisano, and Dr. Jordan Sloshower, and combines multiple learning formats to support deep professional development.

Participants will engage in:
- Didactic learning sessions covering pharmacology, safety protocols, clinical applications, and ethics
- Experiential training focused on preparation, facilitation, and integration practices
- Supervised ketamine sessions (for eligible participants) to better understand the therapeutic experience
- Clinical consultation and discussion on implementing ketamine-assisted therapy in practice.

If you are a licensed or pre-licensed mental health professional, medical professional, or graduate-level trainee interested in this work, you can learn more here:

https://training.bewellct.com

04/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating our master’s-level associate, Jade Gallo, in being accepted into Hofstra University to work towards her Doctorate Degree!

This accomplishment reflects her dedication and commitment to advancing her field. We are proud to have Jade as part of our team and look forward to supporting her continued growth and contributions.

03/25/2026

We are excited to share an upcoming Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Training Retreat taking place August 20–23, 2026 at West Rock Wellness in New Haven, Connecticut.

This immersive, multi-day program is designed to help clinicians develop both the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to safely and ethically deliver ketamine-assisted therapy. The program brings together internationally recognized faculty including Dr. Monnica Williams, Dr. Dominique Morisano, and Dr. Jordan Sloshower, and combines multiple learning formats to support deep professional development.

Participants will engage in:
- Didactic learning sessions covering pharmacology, safety protocols, clinical applications, and ethics
- Experiential training focused on preparation, facilitation, and integration practices
- Supervised ketamine sessions (for eligible participants) to better understand the therapeutic experience
- Clinical consultation and discussion on implementing ketamine-assisted therapy in practice

Learn more here: https://training.bewellct.com

03/20/2026

At Behavioral Wellness Clinic, we’re passionate about providing thoughtful, evidence-based care in a space where clients feel truly seen and supported. Using approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), we help clients build practical skills for lasting change. CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is a strategy that focuses on the connection between our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and helps to change our habits for the future.

Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking for more specialized support, we’re here to help every step of the way.
Reach out to learn more about how we can support you: https://bewellct.com/

03/20/2026

Join Monnica T. Williams, PhD, ABPP for a live interactive training exploring the UnRESTS Protocol, a culturally informed approach to addressing race-based stress and trauma in therapy.

The training takes place March 30th, from 10 AM – 2 PM ET, LIVE online.

Register here: bewellct.com/services/treating-racial-trauma-training

03/17/2026

Join Dr. Monnica T. Williams for Treating Racial Trauma, an on-demand training rooted in the clinical framework from her acclaimed book, Healing the Wounds of Racial Trauma.

This on-demand course equips clinicians with practical tools such as the UnRESTS interview, CBT-based strategies, and culturally responsive interventions to help clients move from trauma to empowerment.

Learn more: https://app.tpn.health/education/treating-racial-trauma-19b225f4?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=direct

02/20/2026

When anxiety, racing thoughts, or dissociation take over, sensory grounding can help tether you back to the present moment. 🌿

Sensory grounding is a practical, accessible tool that brings attention back to what’s happening right now through the five senses.

Here are a few simple techniques to try:

✨ Describe an object nearby
What does it feel like? Is it warm or cold, light or heavy, smooth or rough? What does it look like? Smell like?

🔤 Engage your focus
Find every letter from A to Z in the room — on signs, books, artwork, or labels. A simple challenge that redirects racing thoughts.

🎶 Listen intentionally
Turn on music and identify different instruments. Notice when the volume shifts or when the rhythm changes.

🐾 Connect through touch
Cuddling a pet and paying attention to warm fur, purring, and the rise and fall of breathing can be deeply grounding.

🍋 Use strong sensory input when needed
An intense sensory experience — like a very sour candy — can provide an extra boost for stress tolerance during overwhelming moments.

Grounding doesn’t have to be complicated. It just needs to reconnect you with your senses and the present moment.

Save this for when you need a reset. 💛

02/17/2026

Heal. Reconnect. Remember who you are.

This spring, join us in Negril, Jamaica for a 7-day retreat focused on deep healing, cultural connection, and personal transformation. Through guided ceremonies, integration circles, workshops, and community, participants are supported in releasing intergenerational trauma, reconnecting with ancestral wisdom, and rediscovering inner peace.

Come as you are. Leave grounded, connected, and renewed.

Learn more: https://bewellpsych.ca/event/racial-trauma-healing-jamaica-this-summer/

02/10/2026

This is not your typical training—and that’s the point.

Join us March 19–22, 2026 in Montego Bay, Jamaica for Treating Racial Trauma & Anti-Racism with Dr. Monnica Williams. Designed for clinicians seeking both depth and restoration, this experience offers focused, anti-racist clinical training in the mornings and unstructured afternoons to rest, explore, and reconnect with yourself.

The program includes 12 CEs and counts toward Certification in Treating Racial Trauma (Level 1). Early bird pricing is $775 through January 22.

Spots are limited and this event is expected to sell out.

Learn more and secure your spot:
https://ebtrainingsolutions.com/event/2026-03-19/treating-racial-trauma-anti-racism

02/06/2026

When someone lives with Body Dysmorphic Disorder, the fear they feel about their appearance isn’t vanity—it’s an internal alarm that feels real, urgent, and overwhelming.

Avoidance, reassurance, and constant self-monitoring can become exhausting, and many people struggle in silence, feeling misunderstood or alone.
With compassionate, evidence-based care, it’s possible to rebuild a sense of safety, challenge the patterns that keep fear in place, and reconnect with life in meaningful ways.

If appearance-based fear is affecting your life, support is available—and change is possible.

Learn more: https://bewellct.com/blog/when-appearance-becomes-fear/

Learn how Body Dysmorphic Disorder turns appearance concerns into fear, avoidance, and distress—and how evidence-based treatment can help.

01/29/2026

Social relationships aren’t just about close friends or family. They can be found in small, everyday moments too—like a familiar barista or the voice at a local game.

Connection builds safety, invites vulnerability, and reminds us of something important: mental health is a group activity.

Keep nurturing your relationship with yourself and with others—they help us practice being ourselves.