Partner Event | TCA’s 69th Annual Professional Growth Conference
November 20 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Join us on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 8 – 9:30 AM at Texas Counseling Association’s 69th Annual Professional Growth Conference in Houston, Texas! PHT’s CEO, Drew Dutton, M.Ed., MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS, will be presenting Project Empathy: The Neuroscience of Addiction Meets Positive Psychology.
Project Empathy is a transformative workshop designed to reduce stigma and reshape how we understand substance use disorders. Grounded in neuroscience, this session explores how addiction affects the brain and why traditional approaches often fall short. Participants will learn practical strategies rooted in solution-focused therapy, strength-based practices, Positive Psychology, and empathy. Whether you’re in a professional setting or everyday conversation, discover how to bring compassion and effectiveness into substance use-related interactions. This workshop also highlights the unique challenges adolescents face with substance use, offering up-to-date data and developmental insight. Participants walk away with tools to build more meaningful, supportive, and evidence-informed responses
CEs will be available. The conference is being held from November 19-21, 2025 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas. To learn more and register, visit the conference website.