About This In-Person Seminar

This seminar will explore the emotional hurt commonly experienced across all populations. Attendees will gain awareness of the invalidation that can occur both in professional work with clients and within society as a whole.

# of CEs for Completion

3.0





Seminar Length

3-hour in-person session








Seminar Objectives
  • Recognize the various ways invalidation can present.
  • Learn about the common environments where invalidation is experienced.
  • Understand the traumatizing effects of chronic invalidation and the significant impact of validation.
  • Apply this knowledge in clinical practice.

Meet the Presenter

Megan Losik, LCSW


Megan Losik, LCSW, is a clinical social worker with extensive experience in treating complex trauma. Her career began in Detroit, MI, where she worked with clients using CBT, DBT, CPT, PE, and RO-DBT. She has since returned to Illinois, where she serves as a clinical therapist in an inpatient psychiatric unit and works in a fully remote group practice. Megan specializes in treating disorders of the gut-brain interaction and complex medical conditions, utilizing CBT and clinical hypnosis.


Family Counseling Service's Continuing Education Network

The Continuing Education Network is FCS's way of helping you meet your need for continuing education. We bring you thought-provoking and informative seminars to keep you up-to-date with our profession's best practices and newest ideas.

As a nationally licensed CEU sponsor, Family Counseling Service is able to offer continuing education credits to Illinois Social Workers, Illinois Professional Counselors, and Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists:

  • IL Social Workers License #197.000145
  • IL Professional Counselors License #159.001.044
  • IL Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists License #168.000189
  • IL Licensed Clinical Psychologist License #268.000119
  • Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional Site
  • NBCC ACEP Number: 7149
  • APT Approved Provider 20-617


If you have any questions, please contact us at (630) 844-2662 or at [email protected]

What You Can Expect From Our
In-Person Seminars:

Deep Expertise

Our Continuing Education Network offers a vibrant collection of seminars delivered by leading experts in the field of mental health. Dive into a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from innovative therapeutic techniques to the latest research findings. We only partner with the best presenters who offer a variety of different voices and perspectives.


High-Quality, Diverse Offerings

Experience the highest quality professional development through our live webinars, tailor-made for mental health professionals seeking to enrich their knowledge and practices. Each webinar is designed with precision and attention to detail, ensuring you receive directly applicable knowledge for your everyday practice. 


Earn CEUs

As a licensed CEU sponsor, we provide continuing education credits for all our seminars. Join us for an educational journey that promises to elevate your professional capacity, all from the comfort of your own home or office.


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