Live CE Webinars for Mental Health Professionals

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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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