Working With Katie
Having completed certification trainings in compassion fatigue, complex trauma, and applied neuroscience for the treatment of anxiety disorders, I speak with authority and irreverence on a multitude of mental health topics. With a background in performing arts and activism, my passion for mental health education comes through with excitement and interactive engagement.
My goal is to spark passion for these important topics in others by sharing content in a fun and unique way, that appeals to traditional and non-traditional learning styles.
Training & Continuing Education Courses
Education is one of my greatest passions!
Over the past three years I have worked with the Wisdom Studio to develop and teach continuing education classes for my colleagues in the U.S. and around the world.
I strive to teach on relevant topics and offer effective strategies for personal and professional growth. My approach focuses on normalizing the struggles we all face, so that learning and engaging feels safe and fun.
The courses I offer are customizable to meet your educational needs. From concise, 1-2 hour hour introductory trainings, to 2-4 hour trainings on more specific and detailed content.
I am approved of offer continuing education credits through the Maryland Board of professional counselors and therapists.
Current Offerings
“Category A” CE Trainings:
- Pride In Our Practice: Offering safe spaces and affirming care to LGBTQIA+ Communities (2 CEU)
- Communicating Care: Developing effective communication skills In clinical settings (3 CEU)
- All over the Place: Concrete strategies for practicing flexible structure in treatment (2 CEU)
- Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day: A trauma-informed approach to ethics and expectations (2 CEU)
I also offer the following paid and pro-bono compassion fatigue trainings to animal shelters and rescues.
- When Caring Hurts: Education, Support & Resources for animal care providers dealing with compassion fatigue and burnout
Speaking Engagements
One of my most important personal values is connection. Creating meaningful connection with my audiences is my #1 goal. When audiences feel connected, they are more likely to understand and consider the content being shared. My goal is that attendees will walk away with something that is both useful and meaningful.
I speak on topics related to mental health and effective communication. When to? How to? Why to? Communication is a universal behavior, one that is pivotal for helping us meet that vital need for connection.
I will have the pleasure of speaking at the upcoming SMART Recovery National Conference in Utah on April 5, 2024.
If you’re interested in hiring me for a speaking engagement, please complete this brief request form.
Content Contributor
Throughout my career I have come across endless research findings, fascinating advances in treatment, quotes, and all kinds of other invaluable content that I’m always eager to share with my clients – and now, you too!
I offer blog articles, a weekly newsletter, awesome free resources, and have guested on various podcasts, in order to share my knowledge on important and relevant mental health topics that impact all our lives.
I take pride in my writing and, therefore, hold a high standard of integrity regarding the citing of reliable, fact-based sources. I also share meaningful, lived experiences of mine because I believe that real connection must include vulnerability and authenticity.
Do you need a quote from or interview with a licensed mental health professional? It would be my pleasure to provide professional source content for your project!
Content Examples
This free Compassion Fatigue Training for Animal Care Workers was created in 2021 (not my current CF training) as a resources for animal rescue and welfare organizations to support their staff and volunteers.
*Disclaimer Note: At the time of aforementioned recording, I was formally certified as a Clinical Compassion Fatigue Professional or CCFP. While I still utilize the valuable education I gained, I do not presently hold the CCFP certification title.
Learn about the important aspects of first responder decompression time with Responders for Pride President (and EMS Lieutenant) Nicola Maguire and RFP Mental Health ambassador Katie Bingner, MS, LCPc.
Check out the Responders for Pride YouTube channel for more First responder content!
The gracious host of 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕, Christina Fraling, and I had the pleasure of talking about mental health, trauma healing, and the holistic ways we can (and should) incorporate the body in the healing process.
Available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and more!