Kristy Burton, PhD, LPC-S, AADC

06/04/2026

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

We are humbled to share our 2025 Domestic Violence in Arkansas report (see below). Arkansas victim service providers are facing unprecedented demand while navigating reduced funding after years of federal and state budget cuts. Behind every statistic is a person seeking safety, support, and a path forward—and the gap between need and resources continues to grow.

We can’t close that gap without community support. Help us help survivors find safety, stability, and hope.

Visit our website to access local resources and connect with Arkansas shelter programs: www.domesticpeace.com

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1.800.799.7233, by visiting www.thehotline.org, or text "START" to 88788

Your awareness matters. Your support saves lives.

03/20/2026

Don’t be fooled! Be sure you are using a qualified SAP in your state.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/1-in-85-the-cocaine-positive-truck-driver-turned-pretend-sap-cleared-1000-drug-violations?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQqYCdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEetVMGZMuG6yPi8SonVhe5QRF2bR5nki4WU4pfcXIjHFZKrVhmMQeYyCCrt1Q_aem_3Kh5-gSkY7P7DA04uta4zg

How a cocaine-positive truck driver exploited a federal self-certification loophole to clear 1,000 prohibted Clearinghouse violations

03/11/2026

We’re excited to host Resistance to Resilience: Counseling Clients with Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use at the Springdale Parks & Recreation Center in Springdale, Arkansas!

Clients with both mental health and substance use concerns often come into the counseling room carrying ambivalence, shame, and resistance. This training will help clinicians move beyond those barriers and build stronger engagement, motivation, and real change in the therapeutic process. 

In this practical, skills-focused training, we’ll explore:
✔ Understanding resistance and ambivalence in co-occurring disorders
✔ Trauma-informed approaches to engagement
✔ Motivational Interviewing strategies that reduce defensiveness
✔ Practical tools you can use immediately in sessions
✔ How to strengthen resilience and support lasting recovery

🗓 Date: March 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Springdale Parks & Recreation Center – Springdale, AR

💡 6 NBCC Continuing Education Hours Available

This training is designed for counselors, social workers, addiction professionals, peer specialists, and anyone working with co-occurring disorders who wants real-world strategies they can apply right away. 

Seats are limited, so grab your spot early!

👉 Register here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/ArkansasCounselingAndWellnessServices/ResistanceToResilienceCounselingClientsWithCoOccurringMentalHealthAndSubstanceUse

Come learn, connect with other professionals, and leave with tools that help move clients from resistance… to resilience.

02/28/2026

I had a lot of fun today!!

02/18/2026

CDL Drivers — Read This 👇

Ma*****na rescheduling does NOT protect your CDL.
It does NOT eliminate DOT drug testing.

Believing it does could cost you your license.

If you’re in a safety-sensitive position, make sure you have the facts before you get comfortable.

Tag or share with a driver who needs accurate info. 🚛

01/27/2026

Due to several requests related to the Arkansas Social Work Conference, I’ve been able to move From Resistance to Resilience: Counseling Clients with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders to March 27, 2026.

Thank you to everyone who reached out—hopefully this new date makes it easier to attend. Please note that all other training dates remain unchanged.

Registration details can be found here:

Enhance your counseling skills with our comprehensive training programs on Motivational Interviewing, ethics, trauma-informed care, and more. Earn CE credits.