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When family secrets surface, therapists need practical strategies to guide clients through DNA discoveries and the relational challenges they bring. In this virtual course, Sheridan Anderson, LPCC, delves into the complexities of DNA surprises. This course addresses the emotional and relational impacts of misattributed parentage, donor conception, and adoption, providing practical tools for therapists to guide clients through identity shifts, shame, and family dynamics. Gain strategies to create a supportive therapeutic environment and foster client growth, while earning CEs. About the Speaker: Sheridan Anderson, LPCC, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in high-conflict family dynamics, divorce, and co-parenting challenges. She combines her clinical expertise with personal experience of misattributed parentage to bring a compassionate and informed perspective to her work. Sheridan is also actively involved in mediation, training, and advocacy, contributing to organizations like Right to Know and the Dispute Resolution Center in St. Paul. Her dedication to supporting individuals through challenging revelations makes her an insightful guide for this seminar. This talk is pre-approved for: - 2.5 hours from the MN Board of Social Work, and meets the standards for 2.5 Cultural Responsiveness credits (CEP-2403) - 2.5 Cultural Competency hours from the MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy (2026-101) - 2.5 hours from the MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy for LPCs & LPCCs (2026.CE.069)