Live CE Webinars for Mental Health Professionals

Overview: Shoshana Averbach LMSW, MA, MSW, CCM, CDP, MT-BC, LCAT brings us into the world of empaths and sensitive souls. As we explore the impact these traits may have on clients, participants will take part in this meaningful discussion as we define empaths and sensitive souls as the concepts relate to practice with individuals navigating overwhelm and information overload, conceptualize theory surrounding empaths and sensitivity in the context of relationships, work, and life challenges, as well as consider coping strategies that may offer clients ways to create customized balance and boundaries essential to navigating a variety of life settings and situations as empathic individuals.

Overview: Explore authenticity with performer, author, and clinical social worker, Mark O’Connell! Discuss ethical scenarios in clinical practice with individuals and families, including questions around self disclosure, confidentiality in the therapeutic triad, as well as countertransference. Participants will study, from an ethical perspective, the vital practice of authenticity and the range of authentic versions of self for provider and client in session. Mark will guide us through stage and theatrical concepts of “characters” and “roles” within relationships and situations to gain perspectives on effective communication, ethical and clinical best practices. Discover all the ethics and truths your “inner performing artist” has to offer!

Overview: Discover the insights offered by Jung’s archetypes with Rev. Karen Herrick, PhD, LCSW! Participants will study the formulation of the Jungian concept of archetypes’ positive and negative characteristics and how these may be reflected in clients’ lives. Identifying traits that may be present as practitioners, providing helpful reference points in session, as well as between colleagues and peers in clinical and organizational settings will also be discussed, along with how archetype theory may help inform strategies in treatment. Join us and learn how archetypes can illuminate and deepen our experience!

Overview: Join CE You moderator, therapist, and founder of "Therapy Connection", Andrea Brognano, LMHC as we explore the ethics of professional boundaries. Participants will examine practitioners' ethical obligation to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and why these boundaries are important, defining and recognizing the potential dangers of dual relationships, as well as identifying circumstances that could impair objectivity and professional judgment. This webinar can also be used for fulfilling the New York State "Professional Boundaries" continuing education requirement for Social Workers.

Overview: Join Dr. Tim Victorella, DHPE, MSW, QMHP as we take a closer look at the concept of Biohacking. Participants will gain insight surrounding the definition of biohacking and understanding how this process can make lasting changes to mental wellness, tapping into how the body uses chemicals and systems to promote wellness and joy, as well as exploring simple “biohacks” to apply, which assist clients in maximizing their personal best.

Overview: Intergenerational trauma is also referred to as transgenerational trauma, historical trauma, and cultural trauma, although all four terms are distinct. This workshop will cover how trauma is transmitted from generation to generation, epigenetically and/or psychosocially. Research into intergenerational trauma first started with studies of children of Holocaust survivors, who were seen to exhibit most facets of PTSD, with the exception of flashbacks. This type of trauma is now understood to be applicable to populations as divergent as indigenous peoples, rape survivors, perpetrators of Nazi atrocities, and other genocide survivors. Karen Landmann, LCSW, will draw on state-of-the-art research to inform this dynamic and interactive presentation. The workshop will first establish a knowledge base around the topic and then provide practical tools to inform practitioners on how to assist clients affected by these issues.

Overview: Therapy meets technology! Andrea Brognano, LMHC guides participants through the multidimensional aspects of cyberspace as a therapeutic setting. Gain enhanced insight surrounding the origin and background of online therapy and applied technology platforms, contexts and circumstances to be examined in determining appropriateness of online therapy for different client populations, as well as challenges and safeguards for maintaining client privacy and the ethical responsibilities of clinicians providing services online.

Overview: Delve deep into the many aspects of anger with Shoshana Averbach LMSW, MA! Participants will discover both the destructive and beneficial aspects of anger, gaining a nuanced understanding of its complex dynamics. Through engaging discussions and practical exercises, attendees will learn effective strategies for addressing and navigating anger more constructively. By the end of this webinar, participants will have more tools to foster healthier emotional responses and promote well-being in themselves and their clients.

Overview: Rev. Dr. Karen Herrick explores how the American Psychological Association Book (Imants, 2023) has formally acknowledged life after death- as an Altered State of Consciousness. Though these developments in the mental health fields may be previously under-recognized to many practitioners, this recent book states there is consciousness after death due mainly to the many anomalous phenomena experienced as a result of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), named in 1975. Participants will explore the complex nature of consciousness through a culturally-informed lens showing beliefs and practices related to death and the afterlife. It has been found that this life-after-death concept aids greatly for people in chronic grief. Your Boggle Threshold will be explained.

Overview: This practical 2-hour training by Suzette Bray, LMFT gives clinicians DBT-informed strategies for helping clients navigate periods of acute emotional distress without making the situation worse. Participants will learn concrete distress-tolerance strategies, explore common barriers that interfere with skill use during high-arousal states, and consider how emotional avoidance can maintain distress. The training is designed to give clinicians practical tools that can be integrated into a wide range of therapeutic approaches.

Overview: From invitations to the prom, to sports team try-outs, to school applications, to the notorious theatre auditions… the prospect of Rejection can permeate multiple aspects of daily life, and moreover, the fear of Rejection can hinder our abilities to realize our true potential. Social Psychologist and Neuroscientist David Chester, PhD shares his original research and fascinating insights surrounding the human reaction to Rejection, and what we can do about it! We’ll explore the activation of the body’s pain center and physiological response elicited by personal rejection, (or the perception of rejection), short-term and long-term behavioral and social outcomes, both positive and negative, associated with the experience of rejection, as well as tools and interventions for leveraging the eye-opening capacity of rejection as a positive catalyst for building stronger relationships and human connections. This webinar is a companion course with Dr. Chester’s corresponding presentation, “A Dish Best Served Cold: Exploring the Real Science and Psychology Behind ‘Sweet’ Revenge”. Please consult the full schedule to enjoy both sessions!

Overview: Shame can be a powerful and confusing emotion. In this webinar, therapist Shira Sameroff, LCSW, offers mental health professionals a deeper understanding of shame’s origins and development in clients. We’ll explore how shame impacts emotional well-being and shapes relational patterns. Additionally, we’ll delve into the crucial distinctions between shame and guilt, equipping you to effectively guide clients through their experiences. Finally, the webinar sheds light on the significant influence of cultural and societal messages on shame expression, allowing you to provide culturally sensitive and effective support.

Overview: Join Clinical Social Worker Karen Landmann, LCSW, for a deeper look at what we know about Stockholm Syndrome here and now. Participants will gain enhanced knowledge surrounding the definition and identifying characteristics of Stockholm Syndrome and its underestimated and often overlooked prevalence in relationships as well as social structure. This course will also discuss the role of Post Traumatic Stress in the occurrence of Stockholm Syndrome, and help practitioners navigate its complexities as well as action steps for effective treatment

Overview: This workshop, led by Dr. NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks, DSW, LCSW, LCAC, will explore the systemic impact of losing a family member. This session will assess how such loss affects familial, workplace, and community roles and dynamics, including decision-making and familial cohesion. Participants will explore varied mental health responses and coping mechanisms within these systems. Utilizing the U.R.K.L.E. model, attendees will gain actionable strategies for managing mental health during familial grief and loss. This workshop equips clinical providers with essential insights and tools to effectively support families through complex emotional challenges.

Overview: In this new webinar, Joseph Goldfield, LCSW, introduces the “Defense Attorney” Technique, a structured, six-step approach for challenging a client’s troubling, irrational thoughts. Participants will learn how to screen clients to determine if they are likely to benefit from the technique and will be able to clearly state and apply the steps of the model. Furthermore, the course will guide participants on how to seamlessly integrate this method into their current therapeutic practice, offering discussions on varying the implementation of the technique based on the client’s unique clinical presentation.

Overview: Join Dr. Tim Victorella as we review the foundational principles of trauma-informed care (TIC) and how these principles can impact daily clinical practice by informing a practitioner’s ethical imperative to avoid client re-traumatization. Ethical considerations will be reviewed to examine the interplay of policy and systemic issues which may lead to conflict when seeking to implement measures designed to cultivate a TIC environment. There will be further discussion of how to balance working within a system that is not trauma-informed and the ethical obligations of being aware of your own trauma and resulting countertransference. We will also evaluate best practices for building a TIC organization and gain knowledge of tools to have awareness of and lower re-traumatization

Overview: In this webinar, Dr. Tim Victorella equips participants with a comprehensive framework for suicide prevention by bridging systemic data with individual care. Attendees will learn to analyze the intersection of public health trends and clinical warning signs to facilitate earlier and more effective intervention. The session provides practical strategies to execute trauma-informed risk assessments and professional protocols for managing immediate crisis workflows. Attendees will also learn to evaluate individual protective factors which help co-create collaborative and strengths-based long-term safety plans that foster lasting resilience.

Overview: Delve into the meaning and application of shared experience as we explore the unique benefits of group work with therapist and life coach, Shira Sameroff, LCSW! Participants will identify ways to foster safety, mutual support and empowerment of participants in a group, as well as draw upon clinical-based exercises to integrate a deeper comprehension of group dynamics, tools, and purposeful activities for effective facilitation. Awareness and skill in addressing the dynamics of oppression (racism, sexism, homophobia, etc.) that may present in interactions among participants and with the facilitator will also be studied. Concrete facilitation and group leadership skills will be explored, along with thoughtful discussion around how and why groups are so meaningful for practitioners and participants alike.

Overview: Ever wonder how mental health professionals end up on the wrong side of the law (or social media)? If so, this is the webinar for you! Of course it isn't just about the dry stuff (though we'll cover the important ethical codes, too). We'll dive into real-life, headline-grabbing cases where ethical lines got crossed, and dissect what went wrong in a way that's informative. Learn how to avoid becoming the next cautionary tale by identifying the ethical pitfalls that tripped up professionals before you. We'll explore the essentials of good client care, keeping you on the right side of both the law and your clients' well-being. Plus, we'll equip you with some important tools to help navigate when to seek out legal consultation. So, buckle up and get ready to traverse the ethical landscape of social work and mental health practice with confidence. (And enjoy some lively discussions along the way!)

Overview: Rev. Karen E. Herrick, PhD., LCSW, LMSW, CADC explains the characteristics and other factors of Near Death Experiences (NDEs), helping practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of the populations that experience NDEs and other types of Spiritually Transforming Experiences (STEs). With 15 million adult experiencers in the United States alone, (12% representing cardiac arrest patients), participants will explore different aspects of Mental Health professionals' responses to clients reporting a NDEs, and the impact of validating these experiences. From those working in healthcare settings, to those working through loss, bereavement and complex grief with families, we invite you to enjoy learning with us as Rev. Dr. Herrick shares her experiences and insights surrounding her groundbreaking work in this rapidly expanding field.

Overview: Alexa Donnelly, LCSW discusses the complexities of leadership. Participants will explore some of the common expectations surrounding leadership, methods and traits associated with positive leadership, and ethics-based tools when confronting difficult conversations and situations with authenticity.

Overview: Mental health professionals know that communication is key, and so we invite you to explore your communication style with Katie Bingner, MS, LCPC-S! Participants will study the pros and cons of many common communication styles and examine their own current communication styles in sessions and professional interactions to better determine areas of strength as well as identify opportunities for improvement. This webinar will also evaluate the relevant communication challenges providers face, and discuss best practices for Equity & Inclusion when connecting with diverse clients. Attendees will aIso gain insight around strategies for improving skill sets through interactive exercises to increase communication confidence.

Overview: Join Carolyn Gartner, LCSW for an essential webinar designed to strengthen mental health professionals’ skills in grief counseling. Explore the Holistic Grief Assessment, the evolution of grief models, death competency, and the complexities of ambiguous, non-death, and disenfranchised grief. Participants will gain practical strategies, including therapeutic writing and guided meditation, while addressing common issues such as medication use, social media, and DSM-5 considerations related to bereavement. Build the knowledge and confidence to more effectively support clients through grief and loss.

Overview: This webinar, led by Lisa DeLuca, LCSW, explores the transformative power of bottom-up interventions like Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Rather than relying solely on cognitive processing, participants will learn to access the "body's scorecard" - the unconscious procedural patterns that store traumatic memory. Case studies will depict how shifting the client's focus to mindful awareness of physical sensations not only keeps clients in their window of tolerance but can also help clients move forward. See how to help clients reframe their troubling symptoms as adaptive wisdom and use the body as a primary resource for healing.

Overview: Please join us for a learning experience that will increase your knowledge of empowering clients challenged by behavioral healthcare issues with Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) interventions and skills. Discover how this powerful approach will assist you to confidently approach clients with an approach that focuses on solutions and assists them to meet treatment goals effectively and efficiently. In addition to the powerful tools you will gain, the training includes tools that empower you with assessments tools, a Safety Action Plan, a Mandatory Disclosure Check List, an Action Plan for Prevention and Recovery (APPA), and a bibliography of helpful reading material. Please don't miss this opportunity to transform your clinical skills and confidence to empower clients to focus on solutions.

Overview: Unleash a profound shift in your therapeutic practice with Shoshana Averbach LMSW, MA. This course moves beyond the conventional understanding of countertransference, viewing it not as an obstacle, but as a gateway to deeper insight and mutual growth. You'll learn to define its impact while simultaneously exploring the spiritual and metaphysical dimension of the client-therapist bond, turning emotional echoes into a catalyst for holistic healing. We'll equip you with new perspectives for navigating interactions with challenging clients and provide clarity on how your own attachment style shapes these dynamics. Finally, you'll master core operating principles to evaluate crucial moments of connection and disconnection, enabling you to integrate the subtle, spiritual dimensions of healing into every session. Transform from simply managing Countertransference to actively facilitating Counterhealing.

Overview: Explore and reflect on your own views of race and racial bias with Dr. Monique Swift, PsyD, LMHC, LPC! Participants will also learn how our brains have a natural proclivity toward bias, as well as gain strategies for developing anti-bias clinical practice from a place of cultural humility.

Overview: This course offers theory and tools for working effectively with youth. We will cover areas encompassing the challenges young people face including systems of oppression, seeing and bolstering their strengths, building relationships with young people based in connection, trust and respect, self-awareness as a practitioner, supporting young people to engage in social change and more.

Overview: Join Joseph Wilner, LCP, BCC, for a comprehensive exploration of Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT). Participants will gain a solid comprehension of MBT's theoretical underpinnings, including its key concepts and principles. Practical applications will be demonstrated, showcasing how mindfulness techniques can be effectively integrated into therapeutic sessions to address various mental health challenges. Additionally, we'll delve into the essential role of the therapist's mindful presence, emphasizing the importance of cultivating a calm, centered, and compassionate therapeutic stance. By the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be equipped with more knowledge and skills to help incorporate mindfulness-based interventions into their practice, enhancing their ability to support clients in achieving optimal mental health and well-being.

Overview: Victor Hugo is quoted as saying: "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words, and that which cannot remain silent." We invite you to enjoy an evening discovering the evidence-based therapeutic value of music with Shoshana Averbach, LMSW, MA, MT-BC, LCAT, CCM, CDP, CECP! Through theory and demonstration, Shoshana is our guide as we conceptualize music's effect on emotions and mood, examine the strong associative properties of music and its impact on experiences and recollections, as well as consider the contribution of music as a means of expression, and its application therapeutically for clients facing emotional, mental and physical challenges. Prepare to take your music appreciation to a whole new level!

Overview: Join Karina Van Brunt, LMSW for an in-depth look at the effects of Vicarious Trauma (VT). Whether serving clients in helping professions known to be susceptible to Vicarious Trauma or noting the challenges of individuals living with the repercussions of Vicarious Trauma, we'll engage strategies to help process and mitigate Vicarious Trauma symptoms.

Overview: This dynamic webinar lead by Lea Boriskin, LCSW, is designed to empower every therapist to effectively engage with families. It will first explore why mastering family therapy methods is essential for comprehensive clinical practice, even in a variety of specialties. Participants will gain a practical understanding of various core methods and techniques used in family therapy, providing actionable tools for immediate application. We will also focus on building clinical confidence, offering strategies and insights to help therapists feel comfortable and competent when shifting from individual to family sessions. This course will also offer a review of foundational knowledge to help facilitate change within the family unit.

Overview: Curious to know what Freud might say? Explore the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mental health with Jodi Geis-Crowder! Participants will define Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is being used in Chatbots and phone apps as a primary therapist, discuss the ethical considerations that apply to the use of AI as a behavioral health care option, noting they are not regulated by licensing boards codes of ethics, but rather an AI Value Platform Policy Statement. We'll also examine the importance of mandatory disclosure regarding clients seeking services while utilizing adjunct AI, and the importance of working with a clinical supervisor/ clinical consultant and an information technology expert to navigate the clinical waters and to protect professional liability will also be discussed.

Overview: Rev. Dr. Karen Herrick explores how the American Psychological Association Book (Imants, 2023) has formally acknowledged life after death- as an Altered State of Consciousness. Though these developments in the mental health fields may be previously under-recognized to many practitioners, this recent book states there is consciousness after death due mainly to the many anomalous phenomena experienced as a result of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), named in 1975. Participants will explore the complex nature of consciousness through a culturally-informed lens showing beliefs and practices related to death and the afterlife. It has been found that this life-after-death concept aids greatly for people in chronic grief. Your Boggle Threshold will be explained.

Overview: Do you ever feel like some clients are presenting a puzzle with missing pieces? Traditional approaches might not be enough for those struggling with intense emotions, flashbacks, or avoidance behaviors. This could be a sign of underlying trauma. Led by professional counselor and clinical supervisor Jodi Geis-Crowder , this webinar is designed for busy mental health professionals seeking to elevate their practice skills and become leaders in trauma-informed care. We'll review recognition of trauma as well as delve deeper to enhance assessment techniques which help to identify the often-subtle presentations of trauma in clients. We'll discover how cultural beliefs profoundly influence responses to trauma, and discuss effective treatment modalities. Macro practice will also be addressed, exploring ways to become change agents within our systems, identifying and advocating against retraumatizing policies, fostering collaboration with colleagues to build a robust support network for clients and communities. We will also focus on solutions and envisioning a life absent of trauma responses.

Overview: Shoshana Averbach, LMSW, MA, social worker and music therapist, shares how the world of creative arts and creativity offers tools for resilience and healing from trauma. While trauma shuts a person down, creativity infuses life-enhancing energies for reclaiming, healing, and nurturing the self. The webinar will focus on recognizing creative means to nurture client spirit, enhance sense of self, and address the detrimental effects of stress. Participants will gain insight into the role and importance of creativity in resilience and the healing process, creativity and the brain, and overcoming resistance and barriers to creative expression. Several user-friendly techniques from various creative-arts modalities (e.g., music therapy, art therapy) will be discussed as well so clinicians can easily implement them into their clinical practice.

Overview: Katie Bingner, MS, LCPC, brings us an ethics-centered and trauma informed approach to managing treatment expectations for clients and practitioners. We'll discuss the impact of treatment expectations on the therapeutic alliance and clinician effectiveness, as well as corresponding ethical perspectives around managing these expectations and recognizing how they influence clinical outcomes and client-centered practice.

Overview: Join therapist and author Lea Boriskin, LCSW as we examine and review many concrete tools available to practitioners working to facilitate significant progress in treatment that demonstrates clients internalizing concepts through applying educational mindsets, motivating clients to utilize helpful methods in and between sessions, and developing greater capacity for clinicians to create effective ways to convey and apply therapeutic techniques in treatment.

Overview: Take a deep breath and dive into a calm oasis with Shoshana Averbach, LMSW; MA! This webinar is your passport to equipping clients with powerful tools to combat stress and cultivate inner peace, even when the world feels like it’s spinning out of control. Participants will conceptualize the benefits and harmful effects of stress on the brain and body, differentiate between the characteristics of eustress (helpful) vs harmful stress, and study resilience and creativity as protective factors against the harmful effect of stress.

Overview: Join Dr. Michell A. Greenidge as we explore the features and corresponding behaviors associated with Implicit Bias. In this eye-opening discussion, participants will identify the social and systemic ramifications of Implicit Bias, including its impact on healthcare and related systems, study the historical and biological context and origin of biases and their impact on daily personal and professional interactions, as well as gain tools to help bring implicit biases into conscious awareness.

Overview: Join Angela B. Duncan PhD, as we navigate the ethics-based obligation to optimize client care. Participants will define and examine risk factors associated with deficient therapist self awareness of limitations, evaluate potential effects on the therapeutic relationship, discuss ethical standards and practices to heighten awareness of physical or emotional barriers and related decision-making processes, and identify when outside referral may be necessary to ensure fidelity to client interest and promote optimal client outcomes.

Overview: Join Dr. Tim Victorella, as we take a closer look at crisis. Participants will gain deeper insight surrounding deconstructing the "crisis brain", effective formulas for de-escalation, helping practitioners approach crisis situations with confidence, and explore the role of nonverbal cues in overcoming crisis events.

Overview: Design and align the building blocks of client session plans with Katie Bingner, LCPC! In this live-interactive webinar, Katie shares her experience and methods for navigating chaos, and creating a vital framework for effective client sessions. This course will help practitioners from a variety of backgrounds conceptualize the direct impact of flexible structure on clinical outcomes, identify and express clinical terminology for specific client behaviors that can derail a session, and draw upon key therapeutic interventions to assist with focus and redirection. Participants will also enjoy an opportunity to come away with a customized session structure template of your own!

Overview: Holding an effective and healing space for clients requires practitioners to remain grounded, present, and fully supported to offer the highest quality of care. This interactive webinar addresses professional resilience by focusing on whole person care -a deeper, approach designed to foster sustainable clinical practice and combat professional burnout. Led by Dr. NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks, participants will explore gelotology (the study of humor and laughter) and discover how incorporating intentional joy and connection into daily life promotes emotional healing and resilience. Attendees will learn actionable, evidence-informed strategies to build meaningful support networks and will walk away with a personalized multidimensional plan to nourish collaborative allyship for client and practitioner.

Overview: CE You! welcomes back therapist, author and lecturer Rev. Dr. Karen Herrick as we study the spiritual side of Jungian psychology. Participants will be able to better comprehend differences between Freudian Psychology and Jungian Analytical Psychology, the relevance of Jungian Analytical approaches in understanding the life problems social workers address, Jung’s views on religion and the spiritual experience.

Overview: Broaden your crisis response repertoire with Dr. Tim Victorella, DHPE, MSW, QMHP! This three-hour interactive course will offer participants insight and perspectives around the heightened state of crisis as it relates to as well as brain-body connection, verbal vs non-verbal communication, rapport building & motivational interviewing, as well as techniques surrounding trauma informed practices, and additional ways to engage with children and adolescents in crisis situations. The importance of multidisciplinary collaboration will also be discussed, in addition to helpful modalities for incident de-briefing.

Overview: Join Dr. Michell A. Greenidge as we explore the features and corresponding behaviors associated with Implicit Bias. In this eye-opening discussion, participants will identify the social and systemic ramifications of Implicit Bias, including its impact on healthcare and related systems, study the historical and biological context and origin of biases and their impact on daily personal and professional interactions, as well as gain tools to help bring implicit biases into conscious awareness.

Overview: Join practicing counselor and clinical supervisor, Jodi Geis-Crowder, LPC, ACS, for a thought provoking evening of discussion around ethics in mental health-based practice. Participants will study distinct areas of moral and ethical principles surrounding practitioner decision making models, what clinicians need to know to practice ethically in the technology age, and related practice considerations surrounding ethical vs legal obligations.

Overview: Explore the ethics of treating substance use disorders with Jodi Geis-Crowder, LPC, ACS! In this interactive presentation, participants will discuss the ethics of varying attitudes and beliefs surrounding abstinence versus harm reduction treatment models around substance use. We will identify known facts regarding the etiology of Opioids such as fentanyl, methods used for screening, narcan intervention, and corresponding qualifications for safe administration. Participants will also consider ethical aspects of mandatory disclosure relevant to SUD treatment for clients addicted to opioids like fentanyl and other substances.

Overview: Become a champion for maternal well-being and celebrate the journey of motherhood as much more than a linear path. Join Christina Muller, LCSW as we delve into the concept of Matrescence, a lifelong psychological and emotional journey. We’ll move beyond the traditional focus on pregnancy and childbirth to explore the rich tapestry of Matrescence, examining its multifaceted nature through the lens of diverse cultural contexts. This session is designed to equip social workers and mental health professionals to better examine the social, emotional, as well as internal and external determinants that significantly impact the maternal experience. By delving into these complexities, we’ll gain valuable insights, strategies, and practical tools to help meaningfully support clients and families around Matrescence across all stages of life.

Overview: Structural racism has been endemic in North America since before the formation of the United States of America. Even though structural racism, most particularly anti-Black structural racism, is historically rooted and systematically sustained, we continually seek to combat it with the “one bad apple” approach. This presentation will expand our view from a micro, or individual level, to a macro, or group level, understanding of racism. Participants will examine structural racism as a form of inequity and systemic disadvantage that yields disparate access to resources, opportunities, and life outcomes. Participants will be guided in defining and framing structural racism in association with the ways in which policies, practices, and institutions produce and sustain racial disparities. Particular attention will be given to the concept of community trauma, highlighting how structural inequities adversely impacts predominately Black communities. Structural competency will be introduced as a practical framework for combating structural racism, mitigating its impact, and promoting equity.

Overview: Join Alexa Donnelly, LCSW, as we define and explore the ethical mandate governing professional practice and promotion of Disability Justice & Culture! Participants will enjoy an overview of the ethical, historical, social and legislative framework surrounding developmental disabilities, the importance of language and promoting person-centered practice with the developmentally disabled population, and identifying ways to address ableism and advance neurodiversity, especially within the context of its importance to ethical standards and social justice.

Overview: In this course, Karen Landmann, LCSW, will explore the multifaceted issue of video game addiction, examining its impact on individuals, families, and society. Participants will delve into the psychobiology of gaming and addiction, understanding how these factors influence client behavior. The course will also analyze the socio-economic implications of video game addiction and its impact on various segments of society. Furthermore, participants will gain insights into the countertransference phenomenon in treating gaming addiction, learning to recognize and manage their own emotional responses. Finally, the course will equip participants with a practical framework for developing effective treatment plans to assist clients struggling with video game addiction.

Overview: This essential course equips social workers and mental health professionals with the tools to create truly inclusive and affirming services. With therapist Katie Bingner, MS, LCPC as our guide, we’ll delve into recognizing diverse cultural values, beliefs, and practices within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Learn culturally sensitive communication and intervention strategies to ensure effective service delivery for all your clients. But inclusion goes deeper. We’ll explore how to identify and dismantle systemic barriers that create inequities for clients. You’ll gain the skills to advocate for policies and practices that promote social justice and dismantle discriminatory structures within systems and the broader community. We’ll also critically analyze the concepts of power, privilege, and oppression. Understanding how these factors impact your clients and how your own practice empowers you to be a more effective advocate and champion for positive change. Join us and build a practice that is truly inclusive and helps all clients to thrive!

Overview: This live webinar explores the intersection of behavioral health and emerging technology, focusing specifically on the ethical integration of Artificial Intelligence in clinical documentation. Attendees gain perspectives on the current landscape of AI tools and study the vital role of mandatory disclosure as a cornerstone of client care. The session highlights how these technologies serve to augment clinical care and increase efficiency rather than replacing the human element of therapy. Participants examine specific ethical considerations necessary for maintaining professional standards while adopting automated documentation solutions.

Overview: This intensive training, led by Karen Landmann, LCSW, will empower participants with the knowledge and practical skills to effectively apply Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to the unique needs of refugee trauma survivors. Through a blend of didactic instruction, experiential exercises, and case-based discussions, participants will gain a deep familiarity with DBT principles and their application to refugee populations. The training will focus on core DBT skills, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, and explore how to adapt these skills to address the specific challenges faced by refugees. Participants will leave the training with a robust toolkit of practical strategies to enhance their clinical practice and improve outcomes for this vulnerable population.

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