Colorado Association of Psychotherapists

Peer Consult Group
2026-03-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-27 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-22 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-19 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver) and 13 more dates
This Peer support group is a long-standing and well-established group that has been bringing together therapists from diverse backgrounds for many years. It welcomes a wide variety of therapeutic approaches and methods, creating a rich environment for professional dialogue and growth. Whether you are just beginning your journey as a therapist or have years of experience in practice, you’ll find this group to be a supportive and beneficial space to learn, share insights, and deepen your skills. If you’re interested in participating, please email me at mariana@marianaiurcovich.com.

AI Practice Kit Lab: Using AI Ethically and Effectively in Coaching & Counseling
2026-03-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
A hands-on training to build your “AI Practice Kit” and complete a real project in 60 minutes
Event Details:
Date: Friday, March 13th 2026
Time: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3032553503
Contact: shari@coloradopsychotherapists.org
Curious about AI but unsure how to use it responsibly in a helping profession? This interactive 1-hour lab is designed for coaches, counselors, and mental health practitioners who want practical ways to use AI for support tasks—without compromising confidentiality, ethics, or clinical judgment.
This is not a lecture-style class. You’ll build a reusable “AI Practice Kit” (Persona + DNA + Playbook) and use it to create one finished deliverable you can use right away.
What we’ll cover:
In this session you’ll learn how to:

Use ChatGPT settings and basic habits to reduce risk and protect privacy
Create your AI Practice Kit: Persona (your role, audience, boundaries), DNA (tone, values, language preferences, Playbook (your workflow, safety rules, and output preferences)

Add a short sample of your own writing (de-identified) so AI can better match your tone
Use voice input to capture ideas quickly and turn them into clean drafts
Search chats to reuse your best prompts and save time
Apply the Practice Kit to a real “project” (choose one): client worksheet / reflection prompts, between-session message templates, role-play scripts for difficult conversations. group session outline or psychoeducation handout

What you’ll leave with
You’ll walk away with:

A copy/paste AI Practice Kit you can reuse for any future prompt
A simple method for de-identifying information and staying within scope
One completed draft deliverable tailored to your voice and practice style

Who this is for

Coaches, counselors, therapists, case managers, and other helping professionals
Anyone who wants to use AI for writing, planning, and communication support—while keeping boundaries clear

What to bring

A laptop (recommended)
One short sample of your writing you’re comfortable sharing without identifying client information (a de-identified email, handout paragraph, or script works well)

Tap Superpowers for Aging Well
2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Tap Superpowers for Aging Well and a time to connect
Event Details:
Date: Friday, June 12th 2026
Time: 10 AM – 11 AM
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3032553503
Contact: shari@coloradopsychotherapists.org
Are your clients elders or do you have concerns about aging? Join a meeting to explore how you and your clients can tap superpowers to age with joy. The session will explore the superpowers elders use to stay connected fully with life, even during challenging times. Carol, an elder herself, will share ways to use the superpowers elders and you possess for living and dying well. The practices offered will be from her new book, Elderrific…. Accessing Superpowers for Living and Dying Well. After a short talk, engage in some exercises for tapping your superpowers to be great!

Carol O’Dowd, MPA, M.Div., MI is a trauma and transition therapist, life coach, and spiritual counselor. A significant focus of Carol’s work centers on elders and aging. She helps individuals reconnect with gratitude, awareness, and a deeper appreciation for life. Her work is informed by certifications in Horticultural Therapy, Energy Psychology, Japanese Psychology, Applied Existential Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness Instruction. She has led workshops in the United States, Thailand, and Indonesia.

This meeting is both an educational opportunity and a time to connect as a community. Along with Carol’s presentation, we will set aside time for members to reconnect, share updates, and enjoy conversation with one another.
