by John Adams | Aug 4, 2024

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 2 CE Credits.*
by John Adams | Jul 24, 2024

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.*
by John Adams | Aug 7, 2024

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 2 CE Credits.*
by John Adams | Dec 17, 2024

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.*
by John Adams | Aug 18, 2024

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. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits – Ethics.*