Events
Innova Recovery Center is a leader in trauma and mental health education offering outpatient, intensive outpatient groups, and residential levels of care. We offer a rotating, free monthly webinar series to provide mental health professionals, as well as the public, the knowledge and skills to help you to be the best for yourself and your clients. Join one of our specialized mental health professionals to gain one hour of CEU credit or simply to expand your knowledge about a valuable tool on the road to trauma recovery.
Upcoming Events
Navigating the Job Search Process
August 2, 2025 | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Innova Recovery Center is offering a virtual workshop designed to guide you through every step of the job search process. Learn how to find the right job, craft standout resumes and cover letters, ace interviews, and manage stress along the way.
Monthly Coffee & Chat
Every Second Friday of the Month | 10:00–11:00 AM
Join us for a warm cup of coffee and casual conversation at our monthly Coffee & Chat event! Whether you’re a fellow healthcare provider, community partner, or simply curious about what we do, this is a relaxed opportunity to meet the friendly faces behind Innova Recovery Center.
Compassion and the Use of Self as a Therapist
August 15, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 PM
The concept of “use of self” has long sparked discussion across clinical modalities, each offering different perspectives on the therapist’s role in the client relationship. Join Clinical Services Director Sarah Stricker, LPC, BCN, as she explores the use of self in therapy and how navigating your own healing journey can become an essential tool in the therapeutic process.
Canvas + Smoke: The Official Opening of The Innova Collection by Rex Hausmann
September 12, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of art, food, and Texas culture. Experience celebrated San Antonio artist Rex Hausmann’s Innova Collection and savor 21 Briskets, where 21 unique briskets will be prepared as a tribute to family traditions and community pride. Meet the artist and take home a signed copy of his new book, Notes Under the Texas Sun.
Innova in the Community
We take pride in our involvement in a greater purpose: our community. We believe that community support is vital to recovery, and we are honored to take part and lend a helping hand to our local organizations. Catch us around town at the amazing events listed below!
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Past Events
Art Therapy and Trauma Treatment
July 18, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 PM
Join Nishima Kaplan, M.A., LPC-A, ATR, Registered Art Therapist at Innova Recovery Center, for a practical and engaging look at how art therapy supports trauma recovery. Learn how creative expression can bypass defenses, activate bottom-up processing, and help clients access and process difficult experiences. This webinar will explore techniques like body outlines and the Expressive Therapies Continuum to enhance mindfulness, self-regulation, and somatic awareness.
Ethics of Choosing the Right Level of Care
June 20, 2025 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Determining the appropriate level of care for clients is not only a clinical decision—it’s also an ethical one. Join Dr. Kasi Howard, a leading expert in trauma-informed care and founder of Innova Recovery Center, as she explores the ethical assessment and referral of clients across various levels of care. This session will offer practical guidance grounded in professional codes of ethics, clinical best practices, and real-world case examples.
Moral Injury in the Helping Professions
August 12, 2022 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Moral injury is a wound to the soul. It can happen to anyone – including therapists. This is a MUST ATTEND webinar for those in the helping profession as it will address causes of moral injury and provide helpful solutions so you can resolve your own struggles as you serve others.