by John Adams | Aug 25, 2026
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.
by John Adams | Aug 12, 2026
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.
by John Adams | Aug 12, 2026
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.
by John Adams | Aug 11, 2026
Rev. Dr. Karen Herrick explores how the American Psychological Association Book (Imants, 2023) has formally acknowledged life after death- as an Altered State of Consciousness. Though these developments in the mental health fields may be previously under-recognized to many practitioners, this recent book states there is consciousness after death due mainly to the many anomalous phenomena experienced as a result of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), named in 1975. Participants will explore the complex nature of consciousness through a culturally-informed lens showing beliefs and practices related to death and the afterlife. It has been found that this life-after-death concept aids greatly for people in chronic grief. Your Boggle Threshold will be explained. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Cultural Competence.
by John Adams | Aug 11, 2026
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 3 CE Credits – Ethics.
