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Presentations & Trainings

We invite you to check out our Therapist Lounge, a wonderful series of events run by the Guild's Events Committee.  These events are available for clinicians, and you do not have to be a Guild member to attend.  All events are free for Guild members and $15 for non-members.

Are you a Guild member interested in applying to present? Learn more below.

Non-members pay for events directly by clicking here.

PAST GUILD EVENTS

  • Buddhist Psychology: A Way of Being
    Buddhist Psychology: A Way of Being
    Past Event
    Tue, Aug 18
    Aug 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
    Therse Bimka discusses Buddhist psychology. It provides a practical and compassionate framework for understanding human suffering, cultivating resilience, and supporting healing.
  • Group Therapy: Interpersonal & Existential
    Group Therapy: Interpersonal & Existential
    Past Event
    Sat, Jan 31
    Jan 31, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
    Dr. Bender will present a hybrid relational-existential approach to group therapy. An event by Philip Bender, Ph.D.

Want to apply to host an event?

Review our Mini Grant and Presenter Proposal applications to see which option might be a fit for you. We offer competitive compensation.

Launched in 2024, the Hudson Valley Guild’s Mini Grant Program compensates member therapists for providing free mental health programming to the community. The program supports workshops, trainings, and collaborative initiatives that expand access to care, with most grants awarded at $500

The Presenter Program invites Guild members to apply to lead educational and experiential offerings for the Therapy Lounge, sponsored by the Events Committee. Presenters share their clinical expertise through workshops, discussions, and creative programming designed to foster connection, learning, and professional growth

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