Live CE Webinars for Mental Health Professionals

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: While the detrimental consequences of social isolation have always been acknowledged, the emergence of COVID-19 placed a spotlight on the suffering associated with this kind of isolation. Dr. NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks, DSW, LCSW, LCAC reflects on the lasting impact of social isolation through the lens of the pandemic and beyond. Dr. NaKaisha will guide participants through the definitions of social isolation, identifying the role of empathy in how we respond to social isolation among individuals and communities, as well as applying interventions to support those experiencing social isolation in a variety of contexts.

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: 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: Explore the unique and fascinating elements of character with Anne Redelfs, M.D.! Participants will gain new insight surrounding often overlooked sources of deep-seated trauma that explain common dysfunctional character traits as well as extremes of asocial and antisocial behavior. We'll examine the extensive consequences of unresolved childhood trauma and how these can be remedied through relating to this "inner rebel" and uncovering its "cause". Tools and strategies for enlivening clients and loved ones by identifying their hidden traumas as well as the recovery steps that might progress their developmental journeys will also be discussed.

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.