PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
PUBLISH YOUR FIRST PAPER:
ETHICAL RESEARCH FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Have you ever thought about publishing but didn’t know where to start?
Turn your clinical experiences, interests, and ideas into a published paper - with practical guidance, interactive activities, and tools you can use beyond this training
September 5, 2026
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Rainbow Library
3150 North Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Eligible for 4 Board-approved interactive CEU Hours
You don’t have to be a researcher to start researching.
Do you have a clinical experience that made you curious? A question you’ve always wanted to explore? An idea you’ve thought could help other mental health professionals? You may already have the beginnings of a paper - you just need to know what to do next.
This training is for mental health professionals who:
Have an idea for a paper but aren’t sure where to begin
Want to learn how to turn an interest or clinical experience into a research project
Are interested in qualitative research
Want practical tools for developing a manuscript
Are curious about how AI can support the research process
Want to learn more about the path from research idea to publication
NO PRIOR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
From Idea to Manuscript
This interactive training will give you a practical roadmap for moving from an initial idea toward a publishable paper.
Find Your Research Idea
Learn how your clinical experiences, interests, and questions can become the foundation for research.
Develop Your Question
Learn how to transform an interesting idea into a focused research question
Explore Qualitative Research
Gain hands-on exposure to qualitative research approches and tools
Use AI Thoughtfully
Explore ways AI can support your research workflow while maintaining ethical research practices
Develop Your Manuscript
Learn practical strategies for organizing and developing your paper
Understand the Publication Process
Gain a clearer picture of what happens between your first idea and a published paper.
Leave With More Than CEUs
By the end of the training, you’ll have:
A better understanding of how to identify a viable research idea
Practical templates and resources
Experience with qualitative research tools
A roadmap for developing your manuscript
Ideas for how AI can support your research process
Connections with other professionals interested in research
Most importantly, you’ll leave knowing what your next step is.
Meet Your Instructor
Ashley Bloomberg, LMFT
Ashley Bloomberg, LMFT, is a mental health professional, researcher, and educator whose work combines clinical practice, qualitative research, and professional education. She is currently completing her PhD in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy and has experience conducting and publishing qualitative research.
Ashley brings both academic and practical experience to this training, with a focus on making research accessible to mental health professionals who may not consider themselves researchers.
Coming From Out of Town? Make a Weekend of It
Traveling from Southern California, Arizona, or elsewhere?
Turn your professional development into a Las Vegas getaway. Spend Saturday building your research skills and earn 4 board-approved interactive CEU hours, then enjoy the rest of your weekend in Las Vegas.
Event Details
Date: September 5, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Rainbow Library, 3150 North Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89128
CEUs: 4 board-approved interactive hours
Included: Pizza will be provided
Pricing
Students/Interns: $85/$100
Fully Licensed: $100/$120
Early-bird pricing ends August 21
CEU Information
This training provides 4 Nevada State Board-approved interactive CEU hours for councelors, therapists, and social workers.
Professionals licensed outside Nevada should verify with their licensing board whether these hours meet theri individual continuing education requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need research experience?
No. This training is designed to be accessible to professionals who are new to research and publication.
Do I need to already have a research idea?
No. Having an idea is helpful, but you don’t need to arrive with a fully developed research project
Is this training interactive?
Yes. The training includes interactive exercises, group activities, practical tools, and opportunities to explore your own research interests
Will I actually write a paper during the training?
The goal is not to complete an entire manuscript in four hours. Instead, you’ll develop a clearer understanding of your research idea and the next steps needed to move toward a publishable paper.
Are CEUs included in the registration price?
Yes. The training includes 4 board-approved interactive CEU hours.
Can professionals from outside Nevada attend?
Absolutely. However, professionals licensed outside Nevada should verify their CEU acceptance with their applicable licensing board.
Is food provided?
Yes. Pizza is provided, but bring your own drinks and snacks. There is a refrigerator available if you choose to bring your own lunch.
Is laptop computer and internet connection required?
In order to get the most out of this training it is recommended that you bring a laptop computer. Wifi connection will be available.
Your First Paper Could Start With One Idea
You don’t have to know exactly how to get from idea to publication. This training will guide you on your way.
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