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Professional Training for New Mexico Counselors

Let's advance the mental health field together.

  • About Training at The Family Connection

    The Family Connection believes in the value of education and personal growth. We are intentional in creating training opportunities that meet the needs of the communities we live and work in. We work to empower the community by sharing information that will help increase insight and understanding.

  • Practicum and Internship Program

    We invest in the next generation of mental health clinicians through our practicum and internship program. Students follow a structured intern plan that supports their professional development throughout the semester. Interns work closely with their Clinical Supervisors to develop essential clinical skills that enhance their ability to make a difference in their clients lives. Interns participate in weekly individual and group supervisions.

  • CEU Opportunities

    We invest in the next generation of mental health clinicians through our practicum and internship program. Students follow a structured intern plan that supports their professional development throughout the semester. Interns work closely with their Clinical Supervisors to develop essential clinical skills that enhance their ability to make a difference in their clients lives. Interns participate in weekly individual and group supervisions.

  • Community-Based Training

    Training for the general public takes place through interviews with local news stations and intentional postings on our Social Media accounts. We provide overviews of mental health, trends and issues in addition to sharing effective coping skills. Team members have provided training on billing and coding to local chapters of the American Academy of Professional Coding. CEO Amanda Davison has provided multiple trainings for the Women’s Economic Self-Sufficiency Team (WESST).

What Our Participants Are Saying

At The Family Connection, we’re proud to support counseling professionals with high-quality training. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from counselors and mental health professionals who have experienced our courses firsthand. Their feedback reflects the real-world impact, practical tools, and professional growth our training provides.

"The layout was excellent. The breakout rooms were super beneficial and the opportunity to utilize the Code of Ethics based on Case Studies."

"Break out rooms were so helpful and informative. The trainer was so knowledgeable in this topic. There are so many things that I learned about myself and how to be a good supervisor."

"The support-challenge matrix, was really helpful in being able to evaluate my own patterns."

"Growth, Accountability, Ethical Obligation, and Self-care. Breakout rooms was great. Great handouts and document to enrich supervisor's experience."

"The entire presentation was so helpful. I was unaware of the stages of compassion fatigue. Also I was unaware of the 24 hour for signing. Thank you!"

"This trainer kept this training very interactive and there was so much good knowledge. I would absolutely recommend this training."