by John Adams | Jul 1, 2026
Dr. Monique Swift, PsyD, LMHC, LPC examines racism beyond individual prejudice, focusing on how policies, institutions, and systems create and sustain racial inequities. Participants will explore structural racism, its impact on access to resources and opportunities, and the concept of community trauma, particularly in Black communities. The session concludes by introducing structural competency as a practical framework for addressing systemic inequities and promoting equity. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.
by John Adams | Jun 23, 2026
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. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.
by John Adams | Jun 23, 2026
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.
by John Adams | Apr 19, 2026
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.
by John Adams | Apr 6, 2026
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.
