Ethics are included in the conference! We are excited to have Stephanie Sternes present our Ethics portion of the conference this year! Stephanie will present 2 different sessions to help attendees obtain CEU’s on Ethics as well as Boundaries Training. Her 2nd session can be counted as either Ethics or Boundaries.

Stephanie Sternes is a dedicated and experienced therapist, dual licensed as both a LMFT and LCPC, with a MS degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwest Nazarene University (NNU). Her work reflects a genuine passion for supporting families through life’s challenges, especially within the unique dynamics of stepfamilies. Stephanie’s understanding is shaped by advanced training with respected experts like Ron Deal of Focus on the Family and Dr. Patricia Papernow.

As an adjunct educator at NNU, Stephanie enjoys teaching courses such as Careers and Complex Family Systems, where she strives to help students deepen their understanding of diverse family structures. She also serves her community by managing a rural clinic in Emmett, Idaho, and leading intensive 1-day training programs for clinics, helping professionals build skills to better support families.

Stephanie specializes in stepfamily dynamics, complex family systems, infant and toddler mental health (ages 0-5), and Brainspotting therapy. She is also a registered supervisor for counselors and therapists in Idaho, where she enjoys helping others grow in their careers.

On a personal level, Stephanie and her husband have created a blended family of their own, raising four sons, now aged 29 to 41, and two stepchildren, aged 15 to 20. With over 40 years of parenting experience, she understands the challenges and rewards of family life, particularly in complex situations.

Stephanie approaches her work with humility and compassion, always striving to help families find connection, understanding, and peace. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside others on their journey toward healing and growth.