Continuing Education Event: Day of Innovation
Serin Center proudly invites you to come and join us for a forward-thinking day featuring three innovative presentations on cutting-edge therapeutic approaches. Explore advanced techniques in neuropsychology, experiential therapy, and holistic trauma care, perfect for clinicians looking to expand their toolkit with evidence-informed, creative interventions.
This upcoming continuing education program organized by Arizona Psychological Association (APA). Among the facilitators and presenters is no less than our center’s very own Dr. Serin. In this program, you’ll learn and discover the recent advances and developments in the transcranial photo biomodulation (tPBM) and bi-lateral tactile stimulation (BLS)
Program Details:
- CE Event: Day of Innovation
- Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (registration opens at 8:30 AM)
- Location: Venue8600, 8600 E Anderson Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- CE Credits: Up to 6 CE credits available (2 credits per session, intermediate level)
Schedule of Activities
| TIME | ACTIVITY | DETAILS |
| 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | Registration | – |
| 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Continuing Education Presentation | Cutting Edge Use of Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) Bi-Lateral Tactile Stimulation (BLS): Mechanisms of Action and Innovation in Clinical Applications |
| 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | Lunch | 🌮🍕🥪😋🍽️ |
| 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 a.m. | Continuing Education Presentation | A Novel Experiential Therapy Technique: The Layered Symbolic Narrative (LSN) |
| 1:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Break | 🌮🍕🥪😋🍽️ |
| 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Continuing Education Presentation | Shifting Paradigms: Integrating Somatic, Energy, and Cultural Therapies to Address Medical Trauma |
Presenters and Program
I. Cutting Edge Use of Transcranial Photobiomodulation (tPBM) and Bi-Lateral Tactile Stimulation (BLS): Mechanisms of Action and Innovation in Clinical Applications
Dive into the science behind tPBM and BLS, including mechanisms of action, EEG pattern changes, clinical integration with therapy/neurofeedback, contraindications, and ethical considerations. Learn applications for specific patient populations.
The topic will earn you two (2) CE credits and will be presented by Dr. Serin, PhD, BCN.
The main objectives of this program is to help in:
- Describing mechanisms,
- Identifying EEG changes; and
- Applying to at least 2 populations.
II. A Novel Experiential Therapy Technique: The Layered Symbolic Narrative (LSN)
Discover the innovative, cross-cultural experiential method using layered symbols and metaphors to process thoughts, emotions, trauma, addiction, grief, and more—drawing from Emotion-Focused Therapy and Psychodrama principles.
The lesson includes live demonstration and will be conducted by Erin J. Buggy, PsyD of Pyschological Counseling Services in Scottsdale. This will earn you two (2) CE credits as well.
The main objectives of this program is to help in:
- Defining LSN,
- Describing its implementation stages; and
- Identifying the impact of symbolic objects across diverse clients.
III. Shifting Paradigms: Integrating Somatic, Energy, and Cultural Therapies to Address Medical Trauma
In this lesson, you’ll explore a holistic, trauma-informed framework which incorporates somatic, energy psychology, Ayurvedic influences, and cultural humility to heal medical trauma. It primarily addresses epigenetics, intergenerational effects, and inclusive practives for diverse communities.
Dr. Sarette Zecharia, PhD, DCEP, C-EHP, CIHMP of Lighthouse Psychology will be facilitating this lesson and all attendees shall earn two (2) CE credits upon attendance.
The learning objectives for this lesson is to:
- Identify trauma-culture-biology intersections,
- List evidence-based interventions; and
- Apply cultural humility principles.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity and register now!