The Hope Builders Clinical Training Collective is the continuing education arm of Arkansas Counseling & Wellness Services. Dr. Kristy Burton is solely responsible for all aspects of the program, which is approved by NBCC for continuing education credit (ACEP #7353).
We built Hope Builders because continuing education should feel energizing, practical, and deeply human, not like a box to check. Our trainings are interactive, grounded in current research, and designed for counselors, supervisors, peer professionals, and organizations committed to meaningful, ethical, compassionate care.
Training areas
Clinical ethics
Ethics live where boundaries and self-awareness collide. Our ethics trainings look at ethical decision-making through the lens of real practice, helping counselors spot red flags early, avoid ethical drift, and stay aligned with both the code and their values. Courses approved by NBCC for continuing education hours in ethics.
Motivational Interviewing
Dr. Burton is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). Our MI trainings range from foundational skill-building to advanced clinical application, with live coaching and practice opportunities.
Trauma-informed care
Trauma-informed practice is not a buzzword, it is a discipline. Our trauma-informed care trainings give clinicians the framework and the skills to recognize trauma presentations, avoid re-traumatization, and build safety into every stage of the therapeutic process.
Co-occurring disorders
Mental health and substance use almost never show up alone. Our co-occurring disorders training equips clinicians to assess, formulate, and treat when both are present, without fragmenting the care.
Reflective supervision
For supervisors and counselors supervising others, our reflective supervision trainings build the skills that make supervision transformative, not just procedural.
Who our trainings are for
- Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs, LPC-Ss, LACs)
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs, LMSWs)
- Addiction specialists (LADACs, AADCs, MACs)
- Peer support providers
- Marriage and family therapists (LMFTs, LAMFTs)
- Counseling interns and practicum students
- Organizations commissioning in-house training for their teams
Custom and on-site training
Agencies, private practices, and academic programs can commission Hope Builders to deliver custom training on-site or virtually. Past topics include ethical decision-making, MI for clinical teams, trauma-informed workplace culture, and supervision for emerging clinical leaders.
Sign up for trainings or mailing list
To join our mailing list for upcoming trainings, or to inquire about custom training for your organization, contact Dr. Burton directly at Kristy@arcounselingandwellness.com or call 501-464-2926.
Continuing education credit statement
Arkansas Counseling and Wellness Services has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7353. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Arkansas Counseling and Wellness Services is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.