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. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

Deborah Levinson, LCSW takes participants on a journey through the adjustment process following the loss of a spouse or life partner. Attendees will gain deeper comprehension surrounding the loss of an anchor, the impact on relationship quality, stages of adjustment, and the growth process, as well as variables for practitioners to consider including gender and age at the time of loss, and application of treatment models. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

Join practicing therapist, Lisa C. DeLuca, LCSW for a closer look at the myths and realities of assertiveness, its impact on relationships, practice, and ethical considerations. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

Examine the multilayered aspects of bullying with Clinical Social Worker Sarah Gugluizza, LCSW. This presentation will assist practitioners with the review of Bullying and its defining characteristics, the various manifestations of bullying, along with a deeper look into the social and emotional aspects of how and why bullying occurs to aid in assessment and intervention strategies, and an understanding of its broader impact. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

Alexa Donnelly shares unique insights and perspectives in working with survivors of domestic violence as well the offenders. Participants will review warning signs, learn where to find resources, and examine the ethical considerations and nuances that often surround the complex dynamics where family, social, cultural, and legal systems meet. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.