Upcoming Events
Delve into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental healthcare with Alexis Cate, LCSW, CCTP, CASAC. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of AI’s capabilities and limitations in this field. We will explore the potential benefits AI offers in improving patient outcomes, diagnostic accuracy, and treatment efficacy. Additionally, we will critically examine the ethical implications and challenges associated with AI implementation in mental healthcare. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
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. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits*
Can two wrongs ever make a right? Spend an evening with Social Psychologist and Neuroscientist David Chester, PhD as he shares his original research and fascinating insights surrounding the mechanism of Revenge! Participants will enjoy Dr. Chester’s perspectives around identifying the temporary “sweetness” of revenge and the corresponding physiological response. We’ll also study the worsening mid and long term effects on the revenge seeker’s emotional state, as well as evidence and neuroscience -based interventions geared to promote helpful coping strategies and positive outcomes for individuals who feel “wronged”. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Ethics.*
Alexis Cate, LCSW, CCTP, CASAC brings attendees helpful perspectives on Suicide risk assessment and intervention techniques. Attendees will gain insight with respect to confronting the uncomfortable aspects of addressing suicide risk when engaged in direct conversation with clients, developing tools to take action and safety planning strategies surrounding client disclosures, and identifying and/or monitoring high risk individuals in the context of emotional symptoms and behavioral presentation. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
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”. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
Is there a recipe for the ability to apologize with sincerity or for letting go of anger and choosing the path of forgiveness? Explore contemporary research on apologies and forgiveness with Deborah Levinson, LCSW! In this moving presentation participants will contemplate the magical words “I’m Sorry”, we’ll identify hindrances as well as helpful components about the value and process of apologizing, effective vs ineffective apologies and cultural norms, as well as forgiving old hurts. New strategies for helping clients seeking to offer apologies or to choose forgiveness for their own growth and development will be presented. In marriage, family relationships, co-workers, and more, we will explore in depth examples of how apology and forgiveness works in our lives. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
Feeling sentimental? Join Simple Spaces founder, and Certified Professional Organizer Katie Tracy as we discuss some of the emotions behind many common ways contemporary American families are impacted by clutter. Participants will gain insight surrounding emotional attachment to “stuff”, decision making processes, as well as strategies for addressing the different and varied manifestations of emotional attachment that make “letting go” so difficult. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
Join practicing therapist, Lisa C. DeLuca, LCSW for a closer look at the myths and realities of assertiveness. Participants will examine correlations between assertiveness and client healing, gain deeper comprehension of definitions along with myths and misconceptions concerning assertiveness as well as the Ethical concepts surrounding assertiveness in the therapeutic setting, hindrances to assertiveness, and the impact of transference and countertransference in relation to assertiveness. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Ethics*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
Alexis Cate, LCSW, CCTP, CASAC invites clinicians to get comfortable with vulnerability and discuss it in the therapeutic space, helping to build emotionally resilient clients. Participants will gain insight into the scope of shame and how it impacts their practice, build upon their competence in discussing shame and assessing for resiliency, as well as consider therapeutic interventions to facilitate building emotional resilience with their client population. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits – Ethics.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Ethics.*
Your work with your individual or couple client(s) and their family members (even if their family is not in the room) is indeed its own “system”. Lisa DeLuca, LCSW-R will help us understand linear vs. systems thinking. You will learn to apply Family Systems to structure session work, to prevent common ethical hazards like triangulation and alliances that only serve to disempower clients and derail the work. Understand how to de-triangulate, and teach your client to do the same. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Ethics.*
Increasingly, cultural sensitivity is of paramount importance in the clinical space. Current discourse, appropriately, has centered on marginalized groups finding a voice. In this workshop, Karen Landmann, LCSW aims to stretch the present dialogue into fascinating aspects of culture that mental health practitioners encounter in the clinical setting including immigration status, country of origin, subculture/tribe of origin, mother tongue, ethnicity, race, and skin color. Attendees will reflect upon their own culture, in which each of us is a unique individual, in order to understand processes that clients go through more deeply and to ascertain the impact of their own culture on the professional relationship, whatever it may be. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Cultural Competence*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Ethics.*
Your Family Matters: Dynamics and Systemic Impact of Grief and Loss, Tuesday, 6-24-25 (Live Webinar)
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
Join clinical social worker and leading advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities, 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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Ethics.*
Alexis Cate, LCSW, CCTP, CASAC offers mental health professionals and social workers a deep dive into the multifaceted challenges faced by mothers in today’s society. Participants will acquire in-depth knowledge of specific clinical conditions linked to maternal stress, and through practitioners will enjoy skill-building to help gain the vital tools needed to effectively support mothers across their lifespan, promoting optimal maternal well-being. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits – Ethics.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
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! *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
Discover adulthood with Alexis Cate, LCSW, CCTP, CASAC! Participants will gain insights into strategies for building life skills designed to equip clients with the personal and social demands of everyday life, address often unrecognized daily stressors stemming from lack of support or resources, as well as the role of news, violence and social climate affecting client function. Directing clinical interventions back to clients’ most pressing needs, Alexis discusses ways to prepare a young adult population for the complexities of adulthood responsibilities in a post-high school world. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits – Ethics.*
The Marvel of Motherhood: Exploring the Dimensions of Matrescence, Wednesday, 7-23-25 (Live Webinar)
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 webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
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! *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
This course explores the complex nature of consciousness through a culturally informed lens. Participants will join Rev. Dr. Karen Herrick will define and examine the Boggle Threshold, a cognitive concept influencing openness to new ideas, considering the role of cultural beliefs in shaping these responses. By analyzing Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) from diverse cultural perspectives, students will investigate the universal and culturally specific aspects of consciousness. As noted by Dr, Herrick, a recent American Psychological Association (APA) book (2023) states there is consciousness after death due mainly to the many anomalous phenomena experienced as a result of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs).*This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Ethics.*
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! *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
Dr. Anne Redelfs is our guide as we study ways in which unexpressed, authentic emotions and thoughts lodge in our bodies and, over time, express themselves indirectly through injury and illness. Join us as we discover new concepts and theory around the metaphoric language of the psychological body which speaks through the physical body—an invaluable skill for working with clients! Participants will gain insight into physical symptoms and how they may reveal not only deeper psychological issues but also interventions to correct them. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
Alexis Cate LCSW, CCTP, CASAC, guides participants into the corridor of how trauma memories are processed and the key component the body plays in trauma response. A review of assessment as it relates to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder diagnosis, as well as trauma reactions coexisting with fellow mental health diagnoses will be discussed, as well as insights surrounding the application of trauma informed therapy and related practices. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
Alexis Cate, LCSW, CCTP, CASAC brings attendees helpful perspectives and insights surrounding incidence of adolescent substance use and related co-morbidity, the impact of adolescent substance use on clinical care, especially when addressing ambivalence, as well as treatment considerations and interventions including Motivational Interviewing, DBT, CBT, and family therapy. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
Trauma Informed Care: The Ethical Mandate to Employ Best Practices, Wednesday, 9-3-25 (Live Webinar)
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Ethics.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
Join us for Money and Psychotherapy: Ethics and Clinical Issues, a crucial webinar presented by Wayne Barnstone, LCSW ! Delve into the complex ethical and psychological landscape surrounding therapy fees, exploring the nuanced meaning of money for both therapist and patient. Gain valuable insights into the ethical and psychodynamic interactions that informs the therapeutic relationship through the lens of financial exchange. This session will equip you with a deeper understanding of how to navigate fee discussions ethically and effectively, enhancing your clinical practice and fostering healthier client relationships. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits – Ethics.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
Ever wonder how mental health professionals end up on the wrong side of the law (or social media)? If so, join us with presenter Jodi Geis-Crowder, LPC, ACS, as we dive into real-life, headline-grabbing cases where ethical lines got crossed, and dissect what went wrong in a way that’s informative, and aimed to equip you with 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!) *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Ethics.*
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. 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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
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, 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. *This webinar can also be used for credits towards fulfilling the NEW Implicit Bias requirement for Michigan and Maryland licensees. This Live Webinar will include a pre and post test for Michigan Licensees to meet Michigan Implicit Bias Training Guidelines. This webinar meets the *NEW* Maryland Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement for Social Workers. This webinar can also be used for credits towards fulfilling the DC “Key Public Health Priorities” training criteria for DC licensees. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits – Ethics.*
Please join Jodi Geis-Crowder, LPC, ACS 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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
Journaling is an active form of meditation. It can serve as a powerful release valve for internalized pressure and everyday stress. Delve into the transformative journey of the journal with Jennifer Convissor, LCSW. Participants will enjoy an overview of four specific types of journaling techniques and their corresponding therapeutic properties, helping clients to become more joyful and connected to themselves and others. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
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. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits*
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. *This webinar meets the *NEW* Maryland Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement for Social Workers. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
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, 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. *This webinar can also be used for credits towards fulfilling the NEW Implicit Bias requirement for Michigan and Maryland licensees. This Live Webinar will include a pre and post test for Michigan Licensees to meet Michigan Implicit Bias Training Guidelines. This webinar meets the *NEW* Maryland Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement for Social Workers. This webinar can also be used for credits towards fulfilling the DC “Key Public Health Priorities” training criteria for DC licensees. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
Proceed With Caution: Navigating Professional Boundaries and Ethics, Monday, 10-27-25 (Live Webinar)
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Ethics.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
Shoshana Averbach, LMSW, MA, social worker and music therapist, shares how the world of creative arts offers tools for resilience. Participants will gain insight around the role and importance of creativity in resilience and the healing process, techniques from various creative modalities for healing, and recognizing creative means to nurture client spirit, enhance sense of self, and address the detrimental effects of stress. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
Join us for an evening with Nisha Tumber, MSW, as we explore Emotional Intelligence! Enjoy a thought provoking and fascinating conversation with Nisha as participants will define Emotional Intelligence and its unique features in contrast to other forms of intelligence, distinguish how Emotional Intelligence plays a role in life and relationships, managing emotional reactions, as well as ascertain core skills associated with healthy Emotional Intelligence. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
Wayne Barnstone, LCSW is our guide through this comprehensive webinar that will explore the evolution of dreamwork in psychotherapy. Providing participants with a deeper grasp of its historical and theoretical foundations, We’ll explore a variety of methods and tools, learning to effectively utilize dreams in therapeutic practice settings. Participants will enjoy a nuanced comprehension of the therapeutic potential of dreams and be equipped with tools to help integrate dreamwork into their sessions. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*