September 6th - September 11th 2025

5 Night W Caribbean - Galveston, TX

Day 1 Sat, Sep 6 Galveston, Texas Departs at 4:00 pm

Day 2 Sun, Sep 7 Day at Sea 

Day 3 Mon, Sep 8 Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico Docked from 11:59 am - 7:00 pm

Day 4 Tue, Sep 9 Cozumel, Mexico Docked from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 5 Wed, Sep 10 Day at Sea 

Day 6 Thu, Sep 11 Galveston, Texas Arrives at 7:00 am

Lisa Kimbrell is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky and a Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Florida.  Both licenses are the result of a Master of Arts degree in counseling.  She retired from public education in KY after 26 years as a teacher and school counselor.

After retirement she opened her private practice, Kimbrell Counseling Services, in October of 2019. She works with clients across a broad spectrum, including adolescents to adults, both individuals and couples, as well as parents and children. She works most often and effectively with those in need of help with anxiety, ADHD and neurodivergence, overall life stress and depression, and relationship difficulties either in romantic couples or within families.

Phaedra A. Creed is a Sales Development Representative at Smart Start Inc., where she contributes to the advancement of ignition interlock and personal alcohol monitoring solutions aimed at preventing impaired driving. Her commitment to advocacy stems from her personal journey: in 1996, Phaedra was struck by a drunk driver, an incident that left her paralyzed and set her on a lifelong mission to support victims and promote safer communities.

As the former Tennessee State Program Director for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Phaedra worked tirelessly to support victims, advance underage drinking prevention, and foster collaborative efforts with law enforcement. Her work reflects her resilience, making her an inspiring figure in the fields of addiction prevention and victim support.

Honored as Ms. Wheelchair International USA 2022-2023, Phaedra has shared her story worldwide, addressing diverse audiences and appearing in publications across multiple nations. Known for her powerful storytelling and humor, she offers unique insights to therapists, addiction counselors, and prevention specialists, advocating for comprehensive approaches to tackling addiction and impaired driving on a global scale.

Workshop Objectives:

• The role of empathy in ethical decision-making and how it contributes to effective trauma-informed care.
   
• How trauma impacts brain function, emotional regulation, and relational dynamics—shaping clinical responses and ethical considerations.
   
• The importance of safety, trust, and choice in trauma-informed ethical frameworks.
   

• Strategies for maintaining ethical boundaries while offering compassionate, supportive, and trauma-sensitive interventions.
   
• How to incorporate trauma-informed principles into informed consent, confidentiality, and mandated reporting.
   
• Techniques to balance professional detachment with authentic therapeutic presence.
   

• Real-world scenarios and clinical case studies to deepen ethical reasoning in trauma-related counseling situations.
   
• Dilemmas involving dual relationships, vicarious trauma, and clinician bias when working with trauma survivors.
   
• The ethical complexity of supporting clients through dissociation, emotional dysregulation, and trauma reenactment in session.
   

• On personal emotional responses, professional responsibilities, and how they influence ethical decisions when supporting trauma survivors.
   
• On how one’s own trauma history, countertransference, or burnout may impact boundary-setting and empathy.
   
• On how to strengthen cultural humility and client empowerment in ethically complex trauma work.
   

• Tools and frameworks for fostering trust, promoting client resilience, and ethically supporting individuals through trauma recovery.
   
• Practical interventions that prioritize client autonomy, emotional safety, and collaboration.
   
• Resources for self-care, peer consultation, and ongoing ethical learning in trauma-informed practice.

 Workshop Objectives:

Describe:

• The neurobiological basis of ADHD, including executive function deficits, dopamine regulation, and brain imaging findings.
   
• DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and the distinct subtypes of ADHD (Hyperactive-Impulsive, Inattentive, Combined).
   
• Common myths and misconceptions about ADHD and how they differ from clinical realities.
   
• How ADHD presents across the lifespan, including unique developmental challenges in children, adolescents, and adults.
   
• The impact of gender differences and cultural factors on ADHD diagnosis and treatment access.
   
• Key co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, ASD, learning disabilities, and bipolar disorder, and how to differentiate them from ADHD.
   

• The ability to adapt CBT and DBT techniques to address inattention, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation in ADHD clients.
   
• Use of mindfulness practices and therapeutic tools to improve focus and self-regulation.
   
• Strategies for structuring therapy sessions to be ADHD-friendly, including visual aids, shorter tasks, and external accountability.
   
• Practical use of apps, planners, and digital tools to support clients with ADHD.
   
• Competence in delivering psychoeducation about ADHD to clients, families, and schools.
   

• Evidence-based behavioral strategies, including parent training and classroom interventions, to support ADHD in children and teens.
   
• Medication knowledge to inform referrals, including stimulant vs. non-stimulant options and potential side effects.
   
• Lifestyle interventions (e.g., sleep hygiene, nutrition, exercise routines) to promote better symptom management.
   
• Executive function coaching tools to support time management, organization, and planning in clients of all ages.
   
• Culturally responsive practices that honor diverse experiences of ADHD and remove barriers to care.
   

• On personal biases and assumptions about ADHD that may impact diagnosis or treatment planning.
   
• On challenges faced when working with ADHD clients who struggle with motivation, follow-through, or emotional intensity.
   
• On one's own clinical style and how it can be adjusted to better serve neurodivergent clients.
   
• On the long-term impact of untreated ADHD and the clinician’s role in fostering hope, functionality, and self-advocacy.
   

Workshop Objectives: 

• Core ethical principles in mental health practice (autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, fidelity, justice)
   
• Common ethical challenges including boundary issues, dual relationships, implicit bias
   
• Emotional dysregulation in clients and clinicians affecting clinical judgment
   
• Documentation pitfalls such as omissions, biased/vague language, and incomplete emotional/behavioral reporting
   
• Effects of clinician burnout, countertransference, and stress on ethical decision-making and boundaries
   

• How core ethical principles guide clinical practice and decision-making
   
• The impact of emotional dysregulation on ethical judgment and client care
   
• Risks associated with poor or incomplete clinical documentation
   
• The influence of clinician emotional states (burnout, countertransference) on maintaining ethical boundaries
   
• The importance of clear, objective, respectful documentation in ethical and legal contexts
   

• Application of ethical principles in clinical judgment and documentation
   
• Techniques for improving documentation quality and clarity
   
• Self-care and emotional regulation strategies that support ethical practice
   

• On personal values and emotional responses affecting ethical decisions
   
• On documentation style and its role in professional integrity
   
• On self-care practices that sustain ethical clinical work
   

 Ocean View - $758.80 

Interior - $557.80 

Other room options available - Call for pricing *

Other rates and discounts may apply (i.e military, past cruiser etc)CE 

Workshop Fee is Separate ($250.00) *Pricing is based on double occupancy – includes stateroom, taxes and fees Pricing does not include gratuities, insurance, specialty dining packages, drink packages, excursions, or transfers.

Final Payment due.

If you need PRE or POST hotel or excursions, Ronald or Pamela can assist with those request.  Contact them at  770.430.2260 or email them at ronald@aperioadventures.com. 

CE Workshop Fee ($250.00)  

Workshop Layout

Workshops are held in the Bermuda Conference room, typically the lower level

Day 1—Board the ship Meet and greet after the ship sets sail Bermuda Conference room

Day 2—Workshop during Day at Sea

8:00-10:00 Lisa Kimbrell

The neurobiological basis of ADHD, including   executive function deficits, dopamine regulation, and brain imaging findings.

10:15-12:15 Lisa Kimbrell

DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and the distinct subtypes   of ADHD (Hyperactive-Impulsive, Inattentive, Combined)

1:15-3:15 Phaedra Creed

How trauma impacts brain function, emotional   regulation, and relational dynamics—shaping clinical responses and ethical   considerations.

3:45-5:15 Phaedra Creed

Ethics with Empathy: Supporting Clients with   Integrity and Compassion

Total hours 7.5

Day 3—Enjoy your day in Port

Day 4—Enjoy your day in Port

 We will meet up before dinner 

Day 5—Workshops during day at sea

8:00-10:00 Phaedra Creed

Tools for ethically supporting clients through   trauma recovery, focusing on trust-building and resilience.

10:15-12:15 Phaedra Creed

On how to strengthen cultural humility and client   empowerment in ethically complex trauma work

1:15-3:15 Lisa Kimbrell

Strategies for structuring therapy sessions to be   ADHD-friendly, including visual aids, shorter tasks, and external   accountability. Review assessments used with clients to diagnosis

3:45-5:15 Lisa kimbrell

Practical use of apps, planners, and digital tools   to support clients with ADHD. Assessments used to diagnosis clients

Total hours 15

Day 6—Disembark

Day 1 Sun, Nov 9 Miami, Florida Departs at 4:00 pm

Day 2 Mon, Nov 10 Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas Docked from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 3 Tue, Nov 11 Nassau, Bahamas Docked from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Day 4 Wed, Nov 12 Day at Sea Independence of the Seas

Day 5 Thu, Nov 13 Falmouth, Jamaica Docked from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day 6 Fri, Nov 14 George Town, Grand Cayman Tendered from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day 7 Sat, Nov 15 Day at Sea Independence of the Seas

Day 8 Sun, Nov 16 Miami, Florida Arrives at 6:00 am

 Workshop Objectives:

• Describe the characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), signs of narcissistic abuse, and the psychological impact on victims.
   
• Describe the types and sources of conflict—interpersonal, intrapersonal, and organizational—and the role of communication in escalation or resolution.
   
• Describe evidence-based therapeutic approaches (CBT, DBT, trauma-focused therapy) used in treating survivors of abuse and managing conflict.
   

• Identify behavioral patterns of narcissistic abuse, including gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and control.
   
• Identify appropriate assessment tools and indicators for evaluating narcissistic traits and abuse severity.
   
• Identify culturally relevant conflict dynamics and how cultural norms influence resolution styles and communication.
   

• Demonstrate clinical strategies for helping survivors of narcissistic abuse set boundaries, rebuild self-worth, and process trauma.
   
• Demonstrate conflict resolution techniques such as mediation, collaborative problem-solving, and cognitive-behavioral interventions.
   
• Demonstrate how to educate clients on narcissistic behaviors, emotional regulation, and self-care planning.
   

• Reflect on your emotional responses and clinical challenges when working with narcissistic abuse survivors.
   
• Reflect on personal conflict resolution styles and how they influence your therapeutic relationships.
   
• Reflect on how integrating trauma-informed care principles strengthens ethical and culturally responsive interventions.

Beverly McManus is a Nationally Certified Counselor by the NBBC. She is also licensed by the State Of Tennessee Health Related Boards as a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service provider designation. She achieved her Masters in Psychology and her Doctorate in Education. In addition to her work in private practice as a counselor, she teaches seminars, marriage conferences, women’s retreats and has written two books.

Beverly began her private practice soon after gaining licensure in 2001. Being certified by Prepare-Enrich, She’s experienced in premarital and newlywed counseling. She’s also trained in Gottman’s approach to marriage therapy. Her style is goal oriented with a problem solving focus. She uses a variety of techniques learned over two decades of practice in helping people change habits prohibiting healthy relationships, and contributing to higher levels of anxiety and insecurity.

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Ocean View - $1,098.54
Interior - $772.54
Other room options available - Call for pricing *Other rates and discounts may apply (i.e military, past cruiser etc) 

*Pricing is based on double occupancy – includes stateroom, taxes and fees

Pricing does not include gratuities, insurance, specialty dining packages, drink packages, excursions, or transfers.

Final Payment due by August 10, 2025 

If you need PRE or POST hotel or excursions, Ronald or Pamela can assist with those request.  Contact them at  770.430.2260 or email them at ronald@aperioadventures.com. 

CE Workshop Fee ($250.00)  

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