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• BVPA Peer Consultation Group (Zoom), FALL 2026

  • Start
    18 Sep 2026
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  • End
    19 Feb 2027
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom link to be sent upon registration

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  Here we go again...

  ANOTHER ROUND OF THE

  BVPA Peer Zoom Consultation Group

  FALL 2026 SCHEDULE

  begins at 12PM CT on September 18

  Meetings are a free benefit for BVPA Members

  & Associate Members

  and are eligible for 1 CEU per meeting

  (Depending on content of discussion, could count towards Ethics or Diversity requirement)

  Registration is restricted to BVPA Full and Associate Members.

  Interested non-members are encouraged to join BVPA

  in order to attend.

  Peer Consultation Meetings provide an opportunity for members to provide one another with valuable information to increase the efficacy of our work, as well as provide an opportunity to engage in “best practices” for consultation about difficult cases.  As you may recall, one of the best risk management practices, when dealing with difficult clients or situations, is to document peer consultation in your notes. 

  In addition to consultations on individual cases brought by participants, issues of general concern that we address include professional liability questions, compliance with regulations, the impact of changes in legislation, insurance guidelines, and practical questions about the business of running a practice.  Additionally, you may have a specific area of expertise that you would be willing to share with the group, such as training in specific treatment modalities, expertise with certain populations, teletherapy expertise, or insights that come from years of practice. 

  Please join us and take advantage of this free membership benefit.  

  Our FALL 2026 meeting schedule begins at 12:00 PM Central Time, on Friday, September 18, and then continues at 12:00 PM every third Friday of each month, through February 19, 2027. (Note 1 EXCEPTION: Nov 13 instead of Nov 20, due to another event planned at that time).

   Meetings run for 1 hour. Registration is for the full series of meetings, but we understand that scheduling conflicts come up, so if you can't make a particular session, please notify info@bvpa-tx.org.

  Registration is limited, so please register early.

  
  

  Additional date changes may be required due to unavoidable conflicts,

  in which case registered participants will be notified via email, so please open all emails from BVPA.

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• BVPA September Social Event

  • When
    19 Sep 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    La Bougainvillea Kitchen & Lounge 2606 S Texas Ave, Bryan, TX 77802

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• The Role of the Behavioral Health Provider in Treating GI Disorders: Increasing Gut-Brain Competencies (3 CEUs)

  • When
    09 Oct 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online/Zoom (Zoom Link will be sent 2 days before the event & at midnight prior to the event)

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  The Role of the Behavioral Health Provider in Treating GI Disorders: Increasing Gut-Brain Competencies

  (3 CEUs)
  

  with:

  Ellen Joseph, PhD
  

  When: Friday, October 9, 2026 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. 

  Where: Online via Zoom (link will be sent 2 days before & at midnight prior to the event) 

  Cost: BVPA Members Free, Non-Members $80, TPA Members 10% discount at registration with TPA Member Number, Student Non-Members $10.

  Program Description: 

  The gut and brain are in constant conversation — and for many patients, that connection is at the heart of their gastrointestinal (GI) struggles. This presentation offers behavioral health providers a practical, engaging overview of common GI conditions and the gut-brain axis, including an introduction to the field of gastropsychology and its growing role in whole-person GI care. Attendees will also explore how sex, gender identity, and cultural norms shape the way patients experience and manage these conditions, and will walk away with concrete tools, patient-friendly language, and actionable strategies to integrate into their practice right away.

  Learning Objectives:

  By the end of the session, the learner will be able to: 

  1. Identify 3–5 GI disorders that fall within the scope of behavioral health treatment.

  2. Explain the gut-brain interaction in clear, accessible, patient-friendly language.

  3. Examine how sex, gender identity, social norms, and cultural background intersect with patients' lived experiences of GI conditions.

  4. Apply 2–3 targeted modifications to assessment and treatment approaches to better serve patients with GI conditions.

  5. Connect patients to 2–3 practical, patient-focused resources for living with GI conditions.

  
  

  About Our Speaker 

  

  Ellen Joseph, PhD (she/her) is a Counseling Health Psychologist and Partnership Liaison at GI Psychology, a virtual, national group psychology practice that specializes in treating GI disorders. Dr. Joseph has a wealth of experience working in integrated medical settings and has a passion for treating patients of all ages with chronic and acute medical conditions. She particularly enjoys treating patients with gastrointestinal disorders given the associated stigma and significant impact on valued areas of their lives. Dr. Joseph's passion is helping patients reclaim control over their lives and enhance overall satisfaction and meaning. With regard to research, Dr. Joseph explores the role of positive psychology, self-compassion, and acceptance-based interventions to address health psychology-related issues like IBD, chronic pain, and weight stigma. 

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• Systemic Thinking in Clinical Practice: An Introduction to Bowen Family Systems Theory (3 CEUs)

  • When
    22 Jan 2027
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online/Zoom (Link will be sent 2 days before & midnight prior to the event)

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  Systemic Thinking in Clinical Practice: An Introduction to Bowen Family Systems Theory (3 CEUs)

  with:

    Federico Mendez

  When: Friday, January 22, 2027 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. 

  Where: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed 2 days before the event & midnight on the morning of the event) 

  Cost: BVPA Members Free, Non-Members $80, TPA Members 10% discount at registration with TPA Member Number, Student Non-Members $10.

  Program Description: 

  Systemic family therapy asks clinicians to look beyond the individual client and see the emotional system they are embedded in. This 3-hour interactive workshop introduces Bowen Family Systems Theory as a practical lens for case conceptualization. This workshop covers differentiation, triangulation, and multigenerational patterns, applying these concepts hands-on in small groups using real clinical material. Participants will leave with a working framework for reading family process, not just content. 

  Learning Objectives:

  By the end of the session, the learner will be able to: 
  
  1. Define differentiation of self and distinguish it from popular misreadings

  2. Identify triangulation and emotional reactivity patterns in clinical case material. 

  3. Apply a Bowen Family Systems Theory lens to individual, couple, or family case conceptualization. 

  About Our Speakers 

  

  
  

  Federico Mendez is a licensed marriage and family therapist–supervisor

  and doctoral candidate specializing in couples therapy, ADHD, and

  chronic illness. His work examines the intersection of ADHD, chronic

  illness, and couple functioning, emphasizing relational adjustment,

  emotional regulation, and adaptive processes from a Bowen Family

  Systems Theory perspective.

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