PROGRAM Description:
Adversity University is committed to cultivating spaces where Black clinicians are empowered to heal, learn, and lead from their full, embodied selves.
This 1-hour training provided by Coty Martin, LPC, provides a culturally grounded, experiential learning opportunity that re-centers the wisdom of Black communities within clinical education.
This program is rooted in the belief that healing begins when our stories are not just heard—but honored as knowledge.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the organization’s mission and program initiative.
- Explain the benefits of Experiential Learning among BlackClinicians.
- Explain the Strength-Based Model.
- Explain the intersection between Strength-Based Model & Experiential Learning.
- Discuss Black cultural norms and how they support thetherapeutic process.
- Debrief experiential learning experience.
PRESENTER
Coty Martin is a nationally recognized speaker, licensed therapist and the visionary founder of Adversity University — a transformative platform committed to equipping individuals, families, and professionals with the tools to thrive through adversity. With over a decade of experience in mental health education and therapeutic coaching, Coty is known for his dynamic, engaging, and deeply relatable facilitation style.
As a continuing education presenter, Coty brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, real-world application, and motivational storytelling. His sessions go beyond theory — guiding participants through interactive strategies that can be immediately implemented in practice. Whether addressing clinician burnout, building resilience in clients, or strengthening family systems, Coty creates a safe and empowering learning environment rooted in compassion, clarity, and action.
ORDER OF EVENT:
6:00pm - 7:00pm: Start of Networking Mixer
- 6:15pm - 6:45pm: CE Check-in
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Continuing Education Workshop
- CE Presentation
- CE Evaluation
8:00pm - 10:00pm: Networking Mixer Continued
- Therapists Build Community
NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider:
Adversity University: A Recognized Provider by the National Board of Certified Counselors for Live Event Delivery Format.
Adversity University has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7699.
Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are identified. Adversity University is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
