The SITH Conference is a transformative event for mental health professionals, focusing on ethics, advocacy, and culturally responsive care. Attendees can expect engaging workshops, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities. The conference aims to empower therapists to become guardians of their systems, enhancing their practice and client care. The agenda includes workshops on family dynamics, legal advocacy, and cultural responsiveness, led by renowned experts. Participants will also enjoy movement breaks and community-building activities.
Mental Health Conferences
Supportive Innovations for Therapeutic Heroes Conference
The SITH Conference is held in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and focuses on empowering mental health professionals through workshops and networking opportunities.
October 9–11, 2025 Las Cruces, New Mexico In-person Event CEUs Available
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates
October 9–11, 2025
Location
Blue Door Venue
City/State
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Address
1750 Calle de Mercado, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Event Format
In-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
A New Hope Academy
A New Hope Academy focuses on providing innovative training and support for mental health professionals, emphasizing ethics, advocacy, and culturally responsive care.
Email: info@anewhopeacademy.org Phone: (575) 201-3025
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $375.00 | Master Guardian Professional Pass | Full Conference, all day Oct 9-11th (lunch included all 3 days) |
| $350.00 | Master Guardian Professional Pass | Thursday and Friday, all day Oct 9-10th (lunch included both days) |
| $200.00 | Master Guardian Professional Pass | Thursday Only, all day Oct 9th (lunch included) |
| $200.00 | Master Guardian Professional Pass | Friday Only, all day Oct 10th (lunch included) |
| $200.00 | Master Guardian Professional Pass | Saturday Only, all day Oct 11th (lunch included) |
| $250.00 | Emerging Guardian Student Pass | Full Conference, all day Oct 9-11th (lunch included all 3 days) |
| $200.00 | Emerging Guardian Student Pass | Thursday and Friday, all day Oct 9-10th (lunch included both days) |
| $110.00 | Emerging Guardian Student Pass | Thursday Only, all day Oct 9th (lunch included) |
| $110.00 | Emerging Guardian Student Pass | Friday Only, all day Oct 10th (lunch included) |
| $110.00 | Emerging Guardian Student Pass | Saturday Only, all day Oct 11th (lunch included) |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference runs from October 9-11, 2025, with daily sessions starting at 9:00 AM MT. Workshops cover topics like family dynamics, cultural care, and legal advocacy, with breaks for lunch and networking.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
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Jen Shivey
LPC, RPT-S, expert in navigating challenging family dynamics through play therapy.
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Liliana Baylon
LMFT-S, RPT-S, specializes in culturally responsive and ethical care in play therapy and mental health.
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Val Bruno
LPC, RPT-S, focuses on legal advocacy for clients through play therapy and clinical expertise.
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JoAnna Hubbard
LMHC, JD, NCC, provides insights on testifying as a therapist.
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Maria Laquerre-Diego
LMFT, RPT-S, leads reflective gatherings and sessions on healing systems.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
All listed workshops offer CEs from the NM Counseling and Therapy Board. Some workshops may be eligible for specialty Play Therapy CEs from APT and Culture CEs from NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay (unless you live relatively close).
We are working on securing a block of rooms close to the venue, so stay tuned for more details!
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Our sponsorship opportunities offer a chance to promote your business to mental health clinicians throughout New Mexico. Join our Sith Counsel to support scholarships for apprentice clinicians. Find out more!
Other Links and Information
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
Reminder: This is an overview of this conference, and you should consult the official website for details on registration, fees, deadlines, and other details. Quill Therapy Solutions is maintaining this information to make it more accessible to the therapist and mental health professional community.
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