OPS Family Care 2026 Annual CEU Summer Symposium

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"Cognitive Conceptualization: The Cornerstone of CBT Fidelity” -Learn the foundational principles and methods used to conceptualize clients in order to implement effective CBT with fidelity. With a specific focus on clients who are trauma survivors, this training will help clinicians better understand their clients preparing them to provide the most appropriate intervention.

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“Connecting the Bible and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy”-The workshop will explore sprirituality in the therapeutic process by merging the fundamental principles of an evidenced based practice with Biblical principles.

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr. Cassandra Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Approved Clinical Social Worker who has been credentialed with the State of Louisiana since 2000. She received her Bachelor of Social Work Degree from The Whitney M. Young Jr. Clark Atlanta University School of Social Work, her Master of Social Work Degree from Tulane University and her Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from the Ivy League institution, the University of Pennsylvania. Her research interests include Medicaid Behavioral Health policy and improving access to quality mental health services for vulnerable and disenfranchised populations. During her 25 years of diverse practice experience, her developed specialty area is the treatment of high-risk children and their families. With close to 10 years of experience as a former school social worker and 25 years as a clinical therapist, she has a specific expertise in treating children who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences, including experience with Custody Evaluations and Child in Need of Care Mediations. Dr. Smith received advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while attending the internationally renowned Beck Institute in Philadelphia under the tutelage of late Dr. Aaron Beck and his daughter Judith. She has also had extensive training and practice experience in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is a Nationally Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Child Therapist. Her teaching and training experiences have included a previous adjunct professorship at Southern University of New Orleans School of Social Work, as well as facilitating professional presentations and trainings for the National Association of Social Work (NASW) Louisiana State Conference and the NASW Continuing Education Yellow Book. She currently serves as President of the Louisiana Association of Clinical Social Workers and diligently serves as a member of their Legislative Committee. Dr. Smith founded and organized the “Raising the Bar” mental health forum that gathers stakeholders from systems across the region to create dialogue and action around improving quality and access to mental health care. Her expertise is utilized for clinical staff training and staff supervision for agencies, as well as clinical and business consultation to Behavioral Health providers, non-profits, and schools across the State of Louisiana. Viewing herself as a lifelong learner, she loves to share knowledge with others. Her humor, coupled with her engaging style will ensure that those who attend her speaking engagements will gain knowledge and leave with a desire to continue to learn. She is the Founder and Strategic Advisor at OPS Family Care as well as Founder and Principal Consultant at CDS Healthcare Consulting. Her passion for advocacy, her commitment to social justice, and her dedication to serving the underserved forged the vision that has driven her career. This has continued to fuel her commitment to the community and to the field of Behavioral Health.