"The Village" Networking Mixer & Continuing Education Event

Adversity University is committed to cultivating spaces where Black clinicians are empowered to heal, learn, and lead from their full, embodied selves.

This 1-hour training provided by Coty Martin, LPC, provides a culturally grounded, experiential learning opportunity that re-centers the wisdom of Black communities within clinical education.

This program is rooted in the belief that healing begins when our stories are not just heard—but honored as knowledge.

• Explain the organization’s mission and program initiative.
• Explain the benefits of Experiential Learning among BlackClinicians.
• Explain the Strength-Based Model.
• Explain the intersection between Strength-Based Model & Experiential Learning.
• Discuss Black cultural norms and how they support thetherapeutic process.
• Debrief experiential learning experience.

Coty Martin is a nationally recognized speaker, licensed therapist and the visionary founder of Adversity University — a transformative platform committed to equipping individuals, families, and professionals with the tools to thrive through adversity. With over a decade of experience in mental health education and therapeutic coaching, Coty is known for his dynamic, engaging, and deeply relatable facilitation style.

As a continuing education presenter, Coty brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, real-world application, and motivational storytelling. His sessions go beyond theory — guiding participants through interactive strategies that can be immediately implemented in practice. Whether addressing clinician burnout, building resilience in clients, or strengthening family systems, Coty creates a safe and empowering learning environment rooted in compassion, clarity, and action.

6:00pm - 7:00pm: Start of Networking Mixer

• Therapists Connect

• 6:15pm - 6:45pm: CE Check-in

7:00pm - 8:00pm: Continuing Education Workshop

• CE Presentation
• CE Evaluation

8:00pm - 10:00pm: Networking Mixer Continued

• Therapists Build Community

Adversity University: A Recognized Provider by the National Board of Certified Counselors for Live Event Delivery Format. 

Adversity University has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7699.

Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are identified. Adversity University is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Info: 6:15pm - 6:45pm: CE Check-in

Info: CE Presentation | CE Evaluation

Info: Therapists Build Community

Host or Publisher Coty Martin