The Power of Cognitive Science & Positive Psychology in Clinical Practice

The Power of Cognitive Science & Positive Psychology in Clinical Practice: An Integrated Evidence Based 3-Day Intensive Certification is an 18 hour six day virtual event that explores the integration and practice of cognitive science and positive psychology in clinical settings. Join us for insightful discussions, practical strategies, and expert-led sessions to enhance your clinical practice. Discover how these two disciplines can work together to improve person centered outcomes and well-being. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leading professionals in the field and elevate your practice to the next level!

• Beginning level learners
• Intermediate level learners to build on knowledge you already have. This course focuses on skill-building and integration.
• Advanced level learners who require a "refresher" in cognitive rational emotive behavioral theory and practice and wish to learn how to integrate positive psychology into the intervention.

• Explain the core principles and theories of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), including its key contributors.
• Describe the foundational concepts of Positive Psychology, including its focus on strengths, well-being, and human flourishing.
• Identify the cognitive processes and biases that influence rational and irrational thinking.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify and challenge irrational beliefs and cognitive distortions in various scenarios.
• Apply Positive Psychology principles to enhance personal and professional well-being, including practices related to gratitude, kindness, and optimism.
• Create a personal action plan to incorporate rational thinking techniques and positive psychological practices into daily life.

Sherry is the founder of Sherry Blair Institute, a learning organization which has been serving individuals, children and familes and organizations for 25 years. Coming from humble working class roots, Sherry lives everything she teaches for succeeding in life and happiness. She is highly credentialed and also during this time, she served as a professor for close to 10 years teaching graduate students in Human Behavior & The Social Environment, Leadership & Management, Consultation & Supervision, Social Entrepreneurism, Coaching & Consulting. She also served within the consortium of New Jersey's Training Academy to enhance services and outcomes for child protective service teams.

Sherry takes most pride in achieving her first degree from Rutgers University as single parent who bartended at night achieving her BA, Psychology/Women’s Studies. She also studied for a year in a child/adolescent master’s program before transferring to Columbia University.

She continued on to aquire her MSSW, International Social Welfare/Clinical Social Work from Columbia University with a dream of changing the world to make it a better place with more peace and love. Yearning to be a better leader, she completed another graduate degree and recived an MA, Industrial Organizational Psychology. With her love of learning, coaching and training, she serves and supports other leaders, managers and organizations as a consultant/coach to create more positive and productive workplaces.

Sherry is the author and co-author of numerous books for organizations, individuals, children and teens in additon to the creator and co-creator of digital course materials. She is excited to be a co-author with her co-worker, Connie Masullo in their book to be released this Fall 2025, Free Your Mind: How to Stay Happy & Sane in a Crazy World.

Sherry has many post graduate certifications and most notably are:

• Basic/Advanced Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)/Coaching – Albert Ellis Institute. Sherry says: "I am proud to say I was there when Ellis, considered one of the greatest psychologists of all time, was still training and teaching. I even performed in front of him and did well!!"
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Dr. David Burns, Stanford University of Medicine
• Authentic Happiness: Positive Psychology – Dr. Martin Seligman, University of Penn Mentor Coach: "I am super excited to report that I am one of the first 300 people in the world to be trained in positive psychology before it became popular."
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Thought Field Therapy
• Trauma & Addiction, Trauma Informed CBT
• The Mindsight Approach to Well-Being: A Comprehensive Course in Interpersonal Neurobiology

Connie has served children and families for over 20 years and also in the capacity of Chief of Operations at Sherry Blair Institute's Behavioral Health Services. Connie is passionate about delivering evidence based treatment and believes in the research which consistently shows that a therapist’s credentials and techniques mean little without a strong connection for the person seeking help. Her work as a therapist, trainer and supervisor emphasizes the significance of connection and relationship.

Connie is equally committed to continuously learning and studying research and theory to ensure she provides the highest standard of care. Connie received her Bachelor's degree n Psychology from Montclair State University and acquired her Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University.

Demonstraing her committment to professional development after spending years studying, earning degrees, and obtaining state licenses, Connie is unwavering in her pursuit of additional certifications to provide the best possible care as a clinician and supervisor. As a lifelong learner, she can be found constantly immersing herself in books, podcasts, and trainings – often multitasking by learning while she cleans! Her collection of books is endless, and is always adding more to expand her knowledge.

Some of her most significant certifications include:

• Basic Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) for Children – Albert Ellis Institute
• The Science of Well-Being – Yale University
• Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) – Eli Lebowitz: A parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems.
• Child and Adolescent Therapy Certification – Rutgers University
• Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP) – Evergreen Certification
• Clinical Supervision Course – NASW

Connie has numerous publications and is excited to release her first book as a co-author with Sherry Blair titled Free Your Mind: How to Stay Sane and Happy in a Crazy World coming in the Fall of 2025.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

10:00am Introduction and Welcome

10:15am Values: Creating Purpose & Urgency

10:45am Building Trust & Authentic Connection in Therapeutic Relationships

11:00am Guiding Yourself & Your Client to Explore How Judging, Mental Health Stigma and Labeling Impedes Progress

11:30am Break

11:45am Introduction of the Use of Journaling, Its' Benefits and Step-By-Step Tips to Application

12:15pm Interactive Group Activity

12:45pm Questions & Answers

1:00pm Day 1 Concludes

Thursday, October 2, 2025

10:00am Welcome and Review

10:15am The Power of Positivity and Rational Living

11:00am The Science of Kindness Practice

11:30am Break

11:45am The Science & Power of PERMA For Flourishing in Life

12:00pm Teaching the Power of Perspective to Increase a Growth Mindset

12:45pm Questions & Answers

1:00pm Day 2 Concludes

Wedsday, October 8, 2025

10:00am Welcome and Review

10:15am The Foundation & Power of REBT: Unconditional Acceptance of Self and Others

11:00am The Benefits of Unconditional Life Acceptance

11:30am Break

11:45am Discover the Difference Between Practical Solutions vs Emotional Solutions

12:00pm Activity

12:45pm Questions & Answers

1:00pm Day 3 Concludes

Thursday, October 9, 2025

10:00am Welcome and Review

10:15am Distinguish Between Healthy and Unhealthy Negative Emotions

11:00am The Cause of Distorted Thinking: Irrational Beliefs

11:30am Break

11:45am The Serenity Mantra as a Daily Tool

12:15pm Activity

12:45pm Questions & Answers

1:00pm Day 4 Concludes

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

10:00am Welcome and Review

10:15am The Power to Retrain Your Brain

11:00am Exploring Irrational Beliefs in Depth

11:30am Break

11:45am The How of the Socratic Method: Challenging & Disputing Irrational Beliefs

12:15pm Handle With Care: Avoiding Toxic Positivity when Integrating with C-REBT

12:30pm Brief Activity

12:45pm Questions & Answers

1:00pm Day 5 Concludes

Thursday, October 16, 2025

10:00am Welcome and Review

10:15am Discover the Depths of Values in Context of Integrating with C-REBT

11:00am Identifing Purpose and a Client's Why in Treatment and in Life

11:30am Break

11:45am Identifying Personal & Professional Values

12:00pm How to Empower Your Clients to Live in Accordance with Their Values

12:15pm Values Activity

12:45pm Questions & Answers/Evaluations

1:00pm Certification Training Concludes

The cost to attend this event is:

• $495 Live participation which includes CE certification
• $695 Live participation which includes access to recorded presentions for review, handouts for interactive use with your clients and protocol manual.
• $995 includes all of the above and one year of access to our support group and other bonuses.

Registration closes on September 26, 2025

Early bird registration closes on August 31, 2025. (20% Discount)

Cancellations must be received prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund.

• 30+ days prior to event, 100% refund minus $75 processing fee.
• 29 -1 day prior to event, 100% credit minus $75 processing fee to be used for any future events, services, products.

Please contact 973-746-0333 or email us at [email protected] if you have questions, concerns, grievances about this course or have accessibility questions. We are happy to help.

Course completion requirements: Social workers are required to attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for CE credit.

Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.

The Power of Cognitive Science & Positive Psychology in Clinical Practice: An Integrated Evidence Based 3-Day Intensive Certification, course #0000, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by Social Work World as an individual course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: 00/00/2026 – 00/00/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 16.5 clinical continuing education credits.

Host or Publisher Sherry Blair Institute for Inspirational Change