We’re actively working to offer CE credits for this event and will share more details soon, including the number of credits available and CE approvals. While attendance at the summit is free, there will be a small fee for those who wish to earn CE credits. Stay tuned for updates as we finalize this exciting opportunity to enhance your professional growth!.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Summit Producer by emailing us here.
CE Credits Are Available! Upon completion of the Summit, all attendees will have the opportunity to purchase 3 CE hours for $59.99 $29.99 (pricing is exclusive to attendees). The CE course will include videos for each presentation and CE Certificates.
The Wellness Institute, provider number 1581, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The Wellness Institute maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 5/30/22-5/30/25. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits.
The Wellness Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0132.
This program is approved for 3 CE by the FL Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counseling Professionals.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Educational Coordinators by emailing us here.
9:00–9:10am
Summit Welcome
David Hartman, LCSW & Diane Zimberoff, LMFT9:10–10:10am
Blending Internal Family Systems Therapy and Heart Centered Hypnotherapy
Gerard F. Pruziner, LCSW10:10–10:20am
Break
10:20–11:20am
Whole-ly Holy: from Spiritual Codependence to Becoming a Co-creator
Judith Johnson, LMHC11:20–11:25am
Break
11:25–12:25pm
Grief as an Altered State: Understanding the Psychological, Neurological, and Existential Impact
Theresa R. Gibson, LCSW12:25–12:30pm
Closing
David Hartman, LCSW
& Diane Zimberoff, LMFT
Founders of The Wellness Institute
Diane Zimberoff, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, specializing in trauma resolution and the use of altered states of consciousness for healing and spiritual growth. David Hartman, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in trauma resolution and the use of altered states of consciousness for healing and spiritual growth. David and Diane founded The Wellness Institute to train mental health professionals in Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, a highly effective and unique clinical model. With over 35 years of education experience and thousands of graduates in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the United States, The Wellness Institute is one of the oldest and most respected providers of hypnotherapy and hypnosis training.
Gerard F. Pruziner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in Commack, NY since 1984. Gerard specializes in treating addictions and trauma, as well as couples work and helping people to learn to take care of themselves through accessing their Spiritual Resources. Gerard has been part of the Wellness Community since June 2000 and has taught the Six-Day Hypnotherapy Course, Advanced Internship, and Supervision since 2009. Gerard trained in Internal Family Systems through the Center for Self Leadership, participating in their Teacher Training Program and gaining certification as an IFS Practitioner. Gerard has also completed post graduate training in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Gestalt Psychotherapy, Addictions Therapy, Barbara Brennan Energy Work, and Integrated Kabalistic Healing. His supervision practice specializes in using trance and parts work to help therapists work through their challenges with clients.
Judith Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and an ordained Lutheran pastor, having served congregations in South Dakota and Iowa for the past 43 years. Judith has been a therapist for 17 years and has been involved in the Wellness Institute for the past 15 years, as a student, assistant, and teacher. Judith’s two vocations — ministry and mental health — came together 5 years ago, when she was hired by her denomination to serve as a mental health consultant and resource for pastors and congregations.
Theresa R. Gibson is a Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in mental health services, specializing in trauma-focused therapy. She has an extensive background in school social work, supporting students with emotional impairments, inpatient psychiatric care, and outpatient psychotherapy.
Jennifer Morris created the “Heart of Healing”, a transformational psychotherapy practice that alchemizes challenging personal histories into growth opportunities. Jennifer moves trauma and shame into self-love and acceptance, embracing authenticity and all parts of one’s self. Jennifer provides virtual psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, Sex Therapy and Non-ordinary states of consciousness groups to those living in Maryland and Florida.
Judi Vitale, MA, CTC, CA, ACHT is a Transpersonal Life Coach and Teacher for The Wellness Institute. Her deep understanding of and experience with heart-centered therapies has allowed her to develop a practice that integrates a variety of modalities and accelerates the process of her clients’ healing. Having lived much of her life in New York City, Judi now resides in Pittsburgh, PA, from where she teaches the Six Day, Internship, and PTI Leadership Training programs online.
COL (US Army, retired) Jeffrey “Jeff” S. Yarvis, PhD is currently an expert and executive leader coach to the Veterans Health Administration High Reliability Organization Support Team and Senior Professor of Practice at the Tulane University School of Social Work. He is a 35-year veteran, awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge. He is a leader in student/soldier affairs, executive medicine, clinician, life-long educator, and highly published social work and military scholar in the field of psychological trauma. COL Yarvis is proud to announce the publication of his new book with Oxford University Press "Combat Social Work: Applying the Lessons of War to the Realities of the Human Services" with world renowned authors Drs. Charles Figley & Bruce Thyer. COL Yarvis published evidentiary support for Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy in a military setting in 2008.
Save the Date for Future Events
Triad will be offering a series of events throughout the year to advance learning and facilitate connections among mental health professionals. Mark your calendar for the dates below and stay tuned for more information.
August 19–21, 2025
October 18–19, 2025
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Learn from the leading experts in behavioral and mental health
Discuss innovative ideas and best practices
Come together and engage with the wellness community
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of transformative therapy practices. Connect with expert practitioners and gain valuable insights to enhance your personal and professional growth.
