TRAINING
Mental Health.
As an experienced counselor - and former professor - with a variety of experiences, Kirk has a catalog of trainings available on mental health topics like CBT, assessing and treating suicide, counseling ethics and supervision and more.
Chemical Dependency.
Kirk has taught hundreds of hours of classes on substance use disorders and has an extensive catalog of trainings about assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, and much more.
Motivational Speaking.
Kirk is an engaging and inspiring speaker who integrates his professional experiences as a counselor with fascinating and funny stories from his time as a professional wrestling personality.
He is also a stand up comedian, playwright, journalist, and theatre critic - and can motivate any audience into action.
Custom Trainings.
Do you need a dynamic and engaging training partner to help you communicate with your specific audience? Whether its faith-based, community-based, or corporate settings, Kirk would love to discuss how he can help you get your message across.
UPCOMING TRAININGS
UNCERTAIN: Ethical Considerations for Supporting Faith Deconstructing Clients
This 3-hour continuing education workshop from Kirk Sheppard, (author of Jesus & Me: Questioning God, Life, and Everything in Between) explores the complexities of supporting clients who are deconstructing their faith, particularly within Christian traditions. Deconstruction is a deeply personal and often challenging process that involves critically examining long-held religious beliefs and practices.
The training focuses on ethical considerations counselors may encounter, such as maintaining client autonomy, navigating confidentiality in the face of family or community pressure, and addressing power dynamics inherent in religious contexts. Utilizing the Feminist Ethical Decision-Making Model, participants will learn to apply ethical frameworks that emphasize collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and empowerment.
The workshop integrates practical therapeutic approaches, including Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT) to address relational disconnection, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to reframe cognitive distortions, and Narrative Therapy to help clients re-author their spiritual journey. Case studies and interactive exercises provide hands-on learning to equip counselors with tools to manage ethical dilemmas and personal biases in practice.
By the end of the training, participants will:
Understand the ethical challenges of supporting clients during faith deconstruction.
Apply feminist ethics and therapeutic frameworks to navigate these challenges.
Engage with practical strategies to foster client growth, autonomy, and well-being.
REGISTER HERE.
3 Hours of Ethics approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Approval #: MCST01258892
What people are saying.
“Kirk, is an excellent instructor with impeccable knowledge on the course curriculum. The classroom setting, handouts, interactive discussions and role plays, all motivated me to stay focused on gaining knowledge and learning some important skill techniques.”
— Linda M.
“The training that you provided was informational and motivating to my career.”
— Terrence G.
“[Kirk’s] training series was truly an experience where I was able to learn in depth about real life situations and encounters in chemical dependency counseling. I now feel prepared as an individual and I feel confident that I will be able to address whatever issues come my way with informed decisions and care.”
— Lauren L.
“My classes were thorough, and if for some reason there was a question on anything it was addressed. I would highly recommend Kirk Sheppard.”
- Stephanie M.