Courageous Story Counseling PLLC

10/14/2024

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!

Today, we honor and celebrate Indigenous peoples' rich histories, cultures, and contributions. Let us recognize their enduring strength and resilience while committing to justice and respect for Indigenous rights. Together, we work toward a future rooted in equality and understanding.

08/21/2024

Shannon is a published author! We are extra excited for the inclusion of a case study they wrote about an LGBTQiA2S+ person with other marginalized, intersectional identities 🩵

06/29/2024

“Intersectional Counseling Skills: The Journey to Becoming a Culturally Inclusive Counselor” Book Launch ‼️

Please join S. Kent Butler, M. Ann Shillingford, and their fellow contributing authors (including Shannon Kratky of Courageous Story Counseling!) for a live and engaging online conversation about the themes, insights, and takeaways from their brand-new book, Intersectional Counseling Skills: The Journey to Becoming a Culturally Inclusive Counselor.

This free event will introduce our new culturally responsive text to the counseling world! If you are looking for a new Techniques Textbook this is definitely the place to be! Please register at the link below for access to the webinar and the ability to interact with the authors.

DATE: July 10, 2024
TIME: 2:00 PM EDT
EVENT LINK:
https://ucf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YqNI6JJGQOKaksKr3ZOOow

*This event will be live but will be recorded. Dr. Butler will also broadcast via his Facebook Live account.

01/06/2024

We are grateful to wrap up another year in business!

06/07/2023

FREE WEBINAR TOMORROW with brought to you by yours truly (Shannon Kratky) & Eliza J. Harris! 🏳️‍🌈🧡

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse in 2018, substance use patterns are higher for those with LGBTQiA2S+ identities than those who identify as heterosexual adults. Folx with LGBTQiA2S+ identities experience social stigma, discrimi...

05/09/2023

https://www.fentanylawarenessday.org/

A day of action to raise public awareness about an urgent problem: illegally made fentanyl. Join our effort on May 9, 2022.

04/19/2023

* Content Warning *
* Sexual Violence *

Questions for LGBTQiA2S+ survivors of childhood sexual abuse! Feel free to answer as a comment or send me a private message!

What was/is missing for you in your healing journey?
What could have/would support you and help you to heal?
What do you need more of?
What do you not need?
What hasn't worked for you?

Looking forward to hearing from you!

04/19/2023

Join Dr. Ajita Robinson TONIGHT, fellow counselors, dreamers, doers, and creators!

Looking forward to joining THE Dr. Ajita Robinson for her Profitable Pivot Challenge, April 17-21, 2023! You can register for FREE here: https://www.profitablepivotchallenge.com/new-opt-in1680250971546 Dr. Ajita Robinson
My WHY?!
* To sustainably and compassionately serve my fellow humans!
* To eradicate mental health stigma!
* To advocate for LGBTQiA2S+ individuals!
* To advocate for disability social justice!
* To teach and empower mental health professionals!
* To teach and empower non mental health professionals!
* To build an unshakable foundation and a full life worth living!

04/04/2023

Looking forward to joining THE Dr. Ajita Robinson for her Profitable Pivot Challenge, April 17-21, 2023! You can register for FREE here: https://www.profitablepivotchallenge.com/new-opt-in1680250971546 Dr. Ajita Robinson
My WHY?!
* To sustainably and compassionately serve my fellow humans!
* To eradicate mental health stigma!
* To advocate for LGBTQiA2S+ individuals!
* To advocate for disability social justice!
* To teach and empower mental health professionals!
* To teach and empower non mental health professionals!
* To build an unshakable foundation and a full life worth living!

01/10/2023

Hello and Happy 2023!



We hope that you will join us for "Private Practice 101: What We Wish We Knew Then..." on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 9am-1pm CT by Zoom.

This workshop will also be available by recording 24 hours following the live workshop (through December 28, 2023).

4 CE's will be provided for LPCs licensed in Texas.

We will be covering tips for private practice on the following topics, both from our research and personal experiences as private practice owners:

· Steps to setting up a private practice

· Fee-setting, insurance, and private pay

· Marketing and referral sources

· Building a caseload

· Taxes

· Do's and don'ts we learned the hard way

· ... and MORE!

For those of you who attended last year, we have integrated your feedback and added even more information! If you attended this event in 2022, please use the discount code "PP1012022" for a 20% discount!



Discounted rates are also available for LPC Associates and Students!



Here is the registration link: https://privatepractice.eventbrite.com



If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us (Shannon or Nancy) at csc@courageousstorycounseling.com.



We hope to see you later this month!

This 4-hour workshop will provide tips for starting and growing a private practice! For those who cannot attend live, it will be recorded.

12/04/2022

This semester, I (Shannon) had the incredible opportunity to volunteer with SAMMinistries as part of a service-learning project in my Advanced Diversity and Social Justice class. I wanted to share this incredible opportunity to ensure that all 600 of these kiddos who have experienced houselessness have a gift to open on Christmas morning this year! It's so simple - donate directly (any amount) by clicking on the link, or follow the link on the webpage to "shop and ship" directly through Amazon! For more information, visit: https://www.samm.org/give/holidaywishes2022/

09/27/2022

We hope that you will join us live (virtually by Zoom*) this Saturday, October 1, 2022, for “Navigating the Gray: Ethical Decision-Making in a Divided World.”

*For those who cannot attend live, we will be recording the workshop and access will be provided 24 hours following the event, through December 31, 2022.

4 CE’s (Ethics) will be provided to LPC (TX) registrants!

Discounted rates for LPC Associates and Students are provided!

This workshop will explore the complexity of ethical decision-making for professional counselors, review ethical decision-making models, and highlight the importance of cultural factors when faced with ethical dilemmas.

You can register here: https://ethicsforLPCs.eventbrite.com

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Shannon or Nancy at csc@courageousstorycounseling.com.

Ethical Decision-Making for Professional Counselors