Michigan Presents: Understanding Trauma & Levels of Care
Presented by River’s Bend, Newport Healthcare, Feinberg Consulting, and Henry Ford Health
A CEU Event for Behavioral Health Professionals
Location: Henry Ford Maplegrove Center, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Register Now on Eventbrite: Click here to reserve your seat
Invest in Your Clinical Growth While Deepening Your Trauma-Informed Practice
River’s Bend is proud to co-sponsor an upcoming CEU event that brings together thought leaders in trauma recovery, adolescent and family care, and integrated behavioral health treatment.
Whether you’re a therapist, social worker, school counselor, psychologist, or healthcare coordinator, this is an unparalleled opportunity to gain new insights, expand your referral network, and sharpen your approach to trauma treatment and care level alignment.
Event Highlights:
Understanding Trauma & Navigating Levels of Care
This full-day professional development event is packed with expert-led sessions designed to elevate your clinical practice and provide actionable tools to support your clients and patients through complex behavioral health challenges.
Featured Speakers & Presentations:
9:05 AM – 10:30 AM
Dr. Chantelle Thomas, PhD – Executive Clinical Director, The Manor
Session: From Walls to Bridges: Navigating Dissociation in Trauma and Substance Use Treatment
Learn how to effectively support clients who experience dissociation as a survival strategy and how to build a bridge back to connection and healing. Includes Q&A.
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Michelle D. Sherman, PhD, LP, ABPP – Board-Certified Couples & Family Psychologist Session: Supporting Youth Whose Parent Has a Mental Illness
Gain practical, evidence-based interventions to support young people affected by a parent’s mental illness. Includes Q&A.
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Navigating Levels of Care
Understand how IOP, PHP, inpatient, residential, and outpatient services align to support long-term healing. Moderated with live audience Q&A.
Full Event Schedule:
- 8:30 AM – Check-in, breakfast, and networking
- 9:00 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 9:05 AM – Dr. Chantelle Thomas
- 10:45 AM – Dr. Michelle Sherman
- 12:15 PM – Lunch & Optional Discussion Tables
- 1:00 PM – Panel: Navigating Levels of Care
- 2:30 PM – Final Q&A & Guided Mindfulness
Earn CEUs While Expanding Your Toolkit
Included with Registration:
- ✅ 4.5 CEUs (Social Work & MCBAP)
- ✅ Access to all sessions, panel, and Q&A
- ✅ Downloadable resources and clinical materials
- ✅ Complimentary breakfast, lunch & refreshments
- ✅ Invaluable networking with regional experts
💵 Cost:
- $60 for the first 60 registrants
- $75 thereafter, until full
Location:
Henry Ford Maplegrove Center
6773 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
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Why River’s Bend Supports Events Like This
At River’s Bend, we believe that trauma-informed care starts with informed professionals. Our collaborative approach to treatment—whether in Mental Health IOP, Substance Use Disorder IOP, PHP, or Adolescent programs—is built on the foundation of continuing education, integrated care, and clinical excellence.
This event directly supports our mission to partner with clinicians and referral partners in delivering evidence-based care for individuals and families across Michigan.
Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for:
- Therapists, social workers, psychologists, and counselors
- Discharge planners and case managers
- School-based mental health staff
- Graduate students and early-career professionals
- Anyone interested in learning how to better support trauma-impacted individuals across levels of care
Space Is Limited – Register Early!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with leaders in the behavioral health field.
Reserve your spot today:
👉 Register Now on Eventbrite
About River’s Bend
Since 1995, River’s Bend has been a trusted provider of evidence-based, compassionate outpatient care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. We specialize in Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and integrated dual-diagnosis treatment that promotes long-term healing.
Let’s Learn Together. Heal Together. Grow Together.
Join us on December 12 to be part of Michigan’s leading conversation on trauma and behavioral health care.
