Copy of ODL _______: Video Course Template

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Ethics Continuing Education credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credit
Counselors 1 Contact or Ethics hour*
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 1 Contact hour or This course is not approved for NAADAC contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour or This course is not approved for nursing contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 CE Contact hour or This course is not approved for CCMC contact hours

* Some states do not require/accept ethics hours for counselors; for those cases contact hours will be awarded.

Created On:  xx/xx/xxxx                   

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Instructional Level:

Beginner

Counselor Skill Groups: 

1. Clinical Intake and Screening
2. Clinical Assessment
3. Treatment Plan
4. Counseling Services
5. Documentation
6. Case Management
7. Discharge and Continuing Care
8. Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
9. Pharmacology and Physiology

Overview:

xxxxxx

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • xxxxx

Presenter:

xxxxxx

xxxxxxx

Copy of ODL _______: Video Course Template

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Ethics Continuing Education credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credit
Counselors 1 Contact or Ethics hour*
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 1 Contact hour or This course is not approved for NAADAC contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour or This course is not approved for nursing contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 CE Contact hour or This course is not approved for CCMC contact hours

* Some states do not require/accept ethics hours for counselors; for those cases contact hours will be awarded.

Created On:  xx/xx/xxxx                   

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Instructional Level:

Beginner

Counselor Skill Groups: 

1. Clinical Intake and Screening
2. Clinical Assessment
3. Treatment Plan
4. Counseling Services
5. Documentation
6. Case Management
7. Discharge and Continuing Care
8. Legal, Ethical and Professional Development
9. Pharmacology and Physiology

Overview:

xxxxxx

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • xxxxx

Presenter:

xxxxxx

xxxxxxx

ODL 438: People-Pleasing, Perfectionism, and Anxiety: Clinical Strategies for Effective Treatment

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

3 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 3 Clinical Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 3 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 3 CE credits
Counselors 3 Contact hours
NBCC ACEP – 3 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 3 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – This course is not approved for Nursing Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – This course is not approved for CCMC Contact hours

Created On:  09/22/2026                   

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Instructional Level:

Beginner

Overview:

People-pleasing and perfectionism often appear in clinical settings as drivers of anxiety, burnout, relational distress, and persistent self-criticism. Clients struggling with these patterns frequently have difficulty setting boundaries, avoiding conflict, and separating their self-worth from performance or approval. While these behaviors may appear adaptive, they are often rooted in deeper fears of rejection, attachment dynamics, and longstanding relational conditioning.

This training provides clinicians with a practical framework for recognizing and addressing anxiety related to people-pleasing and perfectionistic tendencies. Participants will explore common behavioral and cognitive patterns, examine underlying psychological drivers, and identify barriers to change such as shame and conflict avoidance. Designed for mental health professionals working with adult clients, the training introduces evidence-informed interventions that promote self-compassion, healthier coping strategies, and assertive communication.

Participants will leave with practical tools to support clients in building boundaries, tolerating relational discomfort, and reducing anxiety linked to people-pleasing and perfectionism.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify common behavioral patterns, cognitive processes, and triggers associated with people-pleasing and perfectionism-related anxiety across multiple life domains.
  • Apply evidence-based clinical interventions to address anxiety driven by people-pleasing and perfectionistic tendencies.
  • Integrate therapeutic strategies that promote healthier coping mechanisms and cultivate self-compassion in individuals experiencing anxiety rooted in people-pleasing and perfectionism.
  • Analyze underlying clinical drivers of people-pleasing and perfectionism, including attachment dynamics, family-of-origin influences, and fear of rejection or disapproval.
  • Evaluate common barriers to change – such as shame, conflict avoidance, relational conditioning, and therapeutic alliance dynamics – and implement strategies to support clients in developing assertiveness and sustainable boundary-setting.
  • Develop treatment planning approaches and in-session interventions that effectively address people-pleasing and perfectionism using structured case conceptualization and clinical decision-making frameworks.

Presenter:

Bethany Comeau, MA, LPC

Bethany Comeau is a licensed professional counselor in private practice based in Americus, Georgia, with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. In addition to working with clients whose anxiety is rooted in perfectionism and people-pleasing, her clinical areas of focus include grief and loss, the Highly Sensitive Person, and women’s mental health during perimenopause.

Bethany is also a recovering perfectionist and people-pleaser, and is deeply passionate about helping others navigate these experiences and find their way back to themselves.

ODL 439: Clinical Approaches to Resilience, Identity, and Mental Health

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

3 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 3 Clinical Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 3 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 3 CE credits
Counselors 3 Contact hours
NBCC ACEP – 3 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 3 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 3 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – This course is not approved for CCMC Contact hours

Created On:  9/16/2026                  

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and nurses.

Instructional Level:

Beginner

Overview:

In this training, participants will examine the impact of ageism on mental health, identity, treatment engagement, and access to care in later life. It will also explore strengths-based, culturally responsive, and meaning-centered approaches to working with older adults experiencing transitions related to grief, loss, retirement, caregiving, illness, role change, and social isolation.

Through  clinical instruction, and case-based application, participants will strengthen their ability to identify age-related bias, recognize resilience and protective factors in older adulthood, and apply practical intervention strategies that support dignity, autonomy, meaning, and psychological well-being.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Analyze how ageism and cultural narratives about aging affect case conceptualization, diagnostic impressions, and treatment engagement.
  • Identify common psychosocial stressors and mental health concerns associated with later-life transitions.
  • Analyze resilience and protective factors that may mitigate depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and social disconnection in older adults.
  • Apply strengths-based, culturally responsive, and meaning-centered interventions to clinical scenarios involving older adult clients.
  • Differentiate between clinician bias and evidence-based assessment considerations when evaluating the needs of older adults.

Presenter:

Sara J. English, PhD, LMSW, CPG, and Associate Professor of Social Work at Winthrop University

Dr. English is an Associate Professor of Social Work and the faculty advisor for the Gerontology Minor Program at Winthrop University. She is a Certified Gerontology Professional (CPG) and AGE-SW fellow, and has presented her research at local, national, and international venues, including at the University of Bath and the University of Iceland, as well as in South Africa and New Zealand. She serves as the NASW-SC representative to the Alzheimer’s Advisory Board for the South Carolina Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging and was recognized by the NASW-SC as the Social Work Educator of the Year for 2022. Dr. English is the faculty representative for Phi Alpha social work honor society and serves as president of Winthrop’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi national honor society. 

Dr. English studies the power of non-familial relationships among staff and residents of institutional settings. Dr. English also explores how simple mindfulness practices can enhance mental health and well-being, and was selected as Winthrop University’s Thompson Scholar for the academic year 2023-2024, creating a student-focused mindfulness program. She is passionate about utilizing the arts and mindfulness practices to enhance the lives of older persons and those who love them.

ODL 437: Social Media Safety Across the Lifespan

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 General Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 5 CE credits
Counselors 5 Contact hours
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 CE Contact hours

Created On:  9/10/2026                   

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Instructional Level:

Beginner

Overview:

With the advent of social media, new realities have surfaced. There is a growing need to support continued attention and education to ensure positive mental health outcomes and overall well-being for individuals engaging in social media use. Key considerations must be addressed to promote safety and prevent online predation, exploitation, harassment, and cyberbullying.

This webinar will explore the prevalence, predictors, and cautions associated with adverse social media experiences among vulnerable populations. Rather than focusing on specific age groups, the session will examine these issues across the lifespan, recognizing that individuals at every developmental stage may encounter unique risks and challenges in digital environments.

Information and practical strategies related to online safety will be discussed, with an emphasis on equipping professionals to work effectively with consumers and their families to promote safe, informed, and positive engagement in social media use.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Recognize and be aware of populations that are particularly vulnerable for online safety challenges.
  • Describe current trends in social media use and their impact on mental health and well-being across the lifespan.
  • Identify common adverse online experiences, including cyberbullying, harassment, exploitation, and predation, and recognize associated risk and protective factors.
  • Examine key predictors and warning signs of problematic or unsafe social media engagement among vulnerable populations.
  • List strategies and resources to support clients and their families to prevent, mitigate, or address online safety issues and concerns.

Presenter:

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW

Dr. Marsack-Topolewski has served as the lead principal investigator on multiple grant-funded programs tailoring services for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. She is an appointed board member of the U.S. National Task Group (NTG) on Intellectual Disability and Dementia Practices. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski’s research has been featured on National Public Radio (NPR) and ABC News Detroit. Over the past five years, she testified before members of the Michigan Legislature to advocate for new laws that protect against the exploitation and abuse of adults with disabilities. Two of these house bills were signed into law in the state of Michigan in December 2023. In 2024, she received the Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Research Award for Research Excellence. In addition, she received the Arc of Oakland County’s Advocacy Hall of Fame Award in 2024. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband, their three daughters, and family and friends.

ODL 424: Keys to Effective Group Counseling: Cultural and Ethical Competencies

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

3 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 3 Clinical Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 3 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 3 CE credits
Counselors 3 Contact hours
NBCC ACEP – 3 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 3 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 3 Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – This course is not approved for nursing contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – This course is not approved for CCMC contact hours

Created On:  9/10/26                 

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, and counselors.

Instructional Level:

Intermediate

Counselor Skills Groups:

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

Becoming an effective group counselor or psychotherapist demands a wide range of skills. In this intermediate training, we will explore two central aspects of good group facilitation: cultural and ethical competencies. Cultural competencies, as displayed through cultural humility, cultural comfort, and the ability to capitalize on cultural opportunities, are central for effective practice with a range of people. The skill to work effectively across a range of cultural identities is even more important in group work, in which members with different identities interact with each other. Ethical competencies are also central to effective practice. 

Group work introduces unique ethical issues and challenges. In this training, which provides three  additional didactic hours toward certification as a group psychotherapist, participants will explore the key elements of cultural and ethical competencies.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Describe the core attributes of the Multicultural Orientation—cultural humility, culture comfort, and cultural opportunities—and how those apply to group counseling.
  • Identify three foundations of culturally competent group work, including setting the norm, processing microaggressions, and protecting vulnerable group members.
  • Apply ethical principles to unique group counseling situations that involve balancing the needs of individual members with the group, such as confidentiality, scapegoating, and dual roles.

Presenter:

Nathaniel G. Wade, PhD, Iowa State University, Boston College, Gather Psychotherapy and Consulting

Following his undergrad graduation, Dr. Wade worked for 4 years as an Addictions Counselor in both an abstinence-based agency and a methadone clinic. He then went to graduate school for Counseling Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University. He finished his PhD in 2003 and joined the Iowa State faculty where he was a Professor and Associate Chair of Psychology and Founding Director of Network Community Counseling Services. After 23 years at Iowa State, Dr. Wade made the move back east to be closer family. He now operates a private practice with his wife, Gather Psychotherapy and Consulting, and teaches at Boston College.

He is a licensed Psychologist in Iowa and Massachusetts and a Certified Group Psychotherapist. Nathaniel’s research interests center on the processes and outcomes of psychotherapy. Specifically, he has worked to develop and test interventions to promote forgiveness, to understand the impact of integrating religion and spirituality into psychotherapy, and to reduce the stigma associated with seeking counseling. His most recent interest is integrating exercise into psychotherapy. He has published three edited books, over 100 scholarly articles and chapters, and has received over 7 million in grant funding. He is an APA fellow of two divisions: Group Psychology and Psychotherapy and the Society of Counseling Psychology.

When not working, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking in the mountains of New England, and playing soccer each week with the “over the hill” crowd.

ODL 440: Beyond Resilience: Understanding Secondary Traumatic Stress in Military Spouses

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Clinical Continuing Education credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credit
Counselors 1 Contact hour
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – This course is not approved for nursing contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – This course is not approved for CCMC contact hours

Created On:  9/2/2026                  

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, and counselors.

Instructional Level:

Intermediate

Overview:

This 1-hour training is designed to increase awareness and understanding of secondary traumatic stress (STS) among military spouses, reframing it as a systemic and relational response rather than an individual deficit. Military spouses often experience ongoing exposure to their partner’s trauma, operational stress, and the cumulative demands of military life, including deployment cycles, reintegration challenges, relocation, and role strain. Despite this, their experiences are frequently underrecognized in both military and civilian behavioral health systems.

Through a trauma-informed and systems-based lens, this training explores how STS develops within the context of military family life and how it is shaped by structural factors such as stigma, confidentiality concerns, limited access to services, and service member–centric care models. Participants will examine common signs and manifestations of STS in spouses, including emotional exhaustion, anxiety, relational strain, and somatic symptoms, as well as the ways these experiences are often misinterpreted or minimized.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Define secondary traumatic stress (STS) and explain how it presents among military spouses within the context of indirect trauma exposure and military family dynamics.
  • Identify common signs and symptoms of STS in military spouses, including emotional, cognitive, relational, and somatic responses.
  • Explain how military culture, deployment cycles, and systemic factors (e.g., stigma, confidentiality concerns, access barriers) contribute to the development and underrecognition of STS.
  • Apply a trauma-informed, person-in-environment perspective to understand STS as a relational and systemic response rather than an individual pathology.
  • Recognize common barriers to care for military spouses and describe strategies to increase engagement, trust, and access to supportive services.
  • Implement practical, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approaches to support military spouses experiencing STS within clinical, community, or organizational settings.

Presenter:

Erika Wallgren, DSW, LMSW

Dr. Erika Wallgren, DSW, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Doctor of Social Work. She earned her Doctor of Social Work from the University of Kentucky, a Master of Social Work from Indiana University, a Master of Science in Applied Communication from Fitchburg State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Social Work from the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Wallgren serves as an Integrated therapist, providing outpatient treatment to individuals with co-occuring mental health and substance use disorders, with a particular focus on underserved and military-connected communities. In addition to her clinical work, she teaches graduate- and undergraduate-level social work and communication courses, bringing expertise in trauma-informed practice, interpersonal communication, and professional development. 

Her scholarship focuses on Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) among military spouses and the systemic factors that influence trauma exposure, access to care, and behavioral health outcomes within military family systems. Her doctoral capstone introduced the Trauma-Informed Military Family Systems (TIMFS) Model, a conceptual framework that integrates trauma-informed principal with the ecological systems theory to inform clinical practice, organizational policy, and service delivery for military connected families. 

Dr. Wallgren’s broader research interests include military cultural competence, trauma-informed care, family systems, behavioral health equity, and improving access to mental health services for underserved populations. Her work contributes to the growing body of scholarship examining how military culture, institutional systems, and social policies influence the well-being of service members, veterans, and their families. She has been an active member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) since 2024. 

ODL 436: Integrating Social Justice into Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Clinical Continuing Education credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credit
Counselors 1 Contact hour
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – This course is not approved for nursing contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – This course is not approved for CCMC contact hours

Created On:  8/13/26                   

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, and counselors.

Instructional Level:

Beginner

Overview:

This training supports child-centered play therapists in thoughtfully integrating social justice into their clinical work with children and families. We will explore how culture, identity, power, and systemic stressors show up in the playroom and influence children’s emotional and relational experiences. Through case examples and practical strategies, participants will learn how to remain grounded in CCPT while more intentionally honoring children’s lived experiences and supporting emotional safety, empowerment, and connection in therapy.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify at least three ways social context and systemic stressors may emerge in children’s play themes and relational patterns during CCPT sessions.
  • Demonstrate two developmentally appropriate, child-centered responses that support emotional safety and empowerment when social justice-related themes arise in the playroom.
  • Apply a social justice-informed lens to case conceptualization by articulating at least two ways identity and systemic factors inform treatment planning within a CCPT framework.

Presenter:

Lauren Chase PhD, LCMHC, NCC, BC-TMH

Dr. Lauren Chase is a clinical mental health counselor, counselor educator, and owner of Climbing Hills Counseling, a practice where she specializes in working with high-achieving women to raise self-esteem and set stronger boundaries to live a more fulfilling life. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her dog, read historical fiction novels, and explore nature.

Her education and professional career have been focused on culturally responsive child-centered play therapy with children and families. She has worked in various settings, including community mental health, high school, university disability services, homeless shelter, and residential facility over the course of 4 years. She has won awards for her commitment to the field of suicide prevention and for promoting creativity in the counseling profession. Her research interests include social justice advocacy, trauma, cultural humility, and play therapy.

ODL 435: When Celebrities Die: The Grieving Experience and Parasocial Relationships

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Clinical Continuing Education credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credit
Counselors 1 Contact hour
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – This course is not approved for nursing contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – This course is not approved for CCMC contact hours

Created On:  8/11/2026                  

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, and counselors.

Instructional Level:

Beginner

Overview:

Individuals form significant relationships with celebrities they admire, known as parasocial relationships, which they may hesitate to share about in session. When celebrities pass away, it leaves a lasting impact on individuals, family and society similar to social relationships such as family members and friends. Participants will learn about similarities and differences between parasocial relationships and social relationships, the impact of celebrity death on individuals, families, and society, and will apply Worden’s Four Tasks of Mourning to provide an understanding about how individuals are impacted by and navigate celebrity death. Participants will also be provided with a brief overview on the field of Geek Therapy and learn Geek Therapy-Informed interventions to utilize with clients when working through celebrity grief.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast parasocial relationships vs. social relationships.
  • Describe the impact of celebrity death on individuals, families, and society.
  • Explain the impact of grief policing and stigma on an individual’s disclosure of grief over celebrities.
  • Apply Worden’s Four Tasks of Mourning and Geek Therapy-Informed interventions to clinical work with celebrity grief.

Presenter:

Dawn Davis, LMFT, AAMFT-Approved Supervisor and Owner of Therapy That Gets Me, LLC

Dawn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and Texas. She has worked in community mental health since 2017 and has been in a supervisory position since 2020. Her supervisory experience includes supervising several clinicians at student-intern and master’s level and non-clinical providers, including certified peer specialists, nurse navigators, and behavioral health nurses. In 2020, Dawn opened her private practice, Therapy That Gets Me, LLC, where she currently serves as a full-time clinician and clinical supervisor. In addition, she is a Certified Geek Therapist with special training in applying geek concepts to the therapeutic process. She has also provided continuing education presentations for a variety of entities and organizations.

ODL 434: Restoration Over Optimization: Rebuilding Capacity When Self-Care Isn’t Enough

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE –  5 General Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 5 CE credits
Counselors 5 Contact hours
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 CE Contact hours

Created On:  8/10/2026                   

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Instructional Level:

Beginner

Overview:

Helping professionals are often socialized to believe that the answer to burnout is brief acts of self-care, better time management, increased efficiency, or pushing through with more discipline. In reality, burnout recovery is not about optimization, it is about restoration.

Chronic exposure to emotional and cognitive overload, trauma narratives, high caseloads, and systemic deficiencies and pressures gradually deplete the nervous system and reduce the brain and body’s capacity to recover. When we attempt to solve exhaustion with more productivity strategies, we often intensify the cognitive, emotional, and physical depletion we are trying to fix.

This 5-hour training reframes burnout recovery as a structured process of restoring capacity rather than another attempt to improve efficiency output. Participants will explore how ongoing work stress affects energy, mood, cognitive function, physical health, and professional effectiveness. Participants will examine how burnout develops, how to recognize warning signs, and why restoration, not efficiency, is the foundation of recovery.

The heart of the workshop introduces a practical, sustainable Restoration Plan built around small, realistic personal and workplace shifts. Participants will design micro-level recovery strategies such as reframing their relationship to work, clarifying values and priorities, developing boundary-setting language, protecting downtime, and making thoughtful workload adjustments. These changes are designed to reduce cumulative stress and rebuild resilience without requiring major life overhauls. Attendees will leave with a clear, personalized restoration framework that supports professional longevity, immune health, and renewed engagement in their work.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Differentiate between acute stress that is resolved naturally and chronic stress that accumulates when structured recovery is not integrated into daily routines.
  • Identify warning signs of chronic stress overload and burnout, including patterns of over-functioning, over-responsibility, and excessive multitasking.
  • Identify two micro-level recovery strategies.
  • Describe how ongoing, unrelieved stress affects energy, mood, cognitive function, physical health, and professional effectiveness.
  • Develop a personalized long-term Restoration Plan that includes realistic personal and workplace-based changes.

Presenter:

Rhonda DiNovo, LMSW, MSW, ADC-IP

Rhonda DiNovo serves as Clinical Assistant Professor, MSW Program Coordinator, and Coordinator of the Graduate Drug and Addictions Studies Certificate Program in the College of Social Work at the University of South Carolina. She teaches students important theoretical and practical approaches in interdisciplinary health and mental health, as well as principles and practices of motivational interviewing and cognitive behavior therapy. Rhonda also serves as Field Supervisor and Director of the West Columbia Outreach Program, a police social work outreach service offered through the West Columbia Police Department that provides brief screening, assessment, and referral to treatment services and community resources to those in mental health and substance use crises.  Prior to becoming a full-time faculty member in the College of Social Work, Rhonda served 3 years as Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Education for the University of South Carolina, and 8 years as Prevention Specialist for adolescents and their families at LRADAC.

ODL 433: Advanced Skills in Communication & Collaboration

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 General Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work –  5 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 5 CE credits
Counselors  5 Contact hours
NBCC ACEP –  5 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners –  5 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing –  5 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC –  5 CE Contact hours

Created On:  8/10/2026                   

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Instructional Level:

Intermediate

Overview:

This training strengthens communication and collaboration competencies for professionals working in human services and other high-relational, high-stakes settings. Participants examine why workplace conflict often feels personal in helping roles, how unresolved tension impacts staff wellbeing and client outcomes, and how trauma exposure, power dynamics, and cultural context shape communication patterns. The training emphasizes practical, ethically grounded strategies, including trauma-informed and culturally responsive communication, collaborative problem-solving for interdisciplinary teams, and self-regulation tools for high-stakes conversations. Participants leave with an applied toolkit for strengthening trust, resilience, and mutual respect in professional relationships.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify personal and organizational factors that influence conflict and communication breakdowns.
  • Consider trauma-informed and culturally responsive strategies for addressing conflict.
  • Examine collaborative problem-solving skills for interdisciplinary teams.
  • Apply stress management and self-regulation strategies during high-stakes conversations.
  • Develop a toolkit for fostering resilience, trust, and mutual respect in professional relationships.

Presenter:

Erika Wallgren, MS, LMSW, and Doctoral Candidate

Erika is an integrated therapist, educator, and doctoral candidate dedicated to advancing trauma-informed mental health care for underserved and military-connected populations. She currently serves as an integrated trauma therapist at Thrive Wellness & Recovery, where she provides evidence-based treatment for individuals navigating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

In addition to her clinical practice, Erika is an adjunct professor of communication, teaching courses in interpersonal communication, conflict management, rhetorical thinking, and professional public speaking across diverse higher-education platforms. Her teaching emphasizes experiential learning, effective communication strategies, and empowerment-oriented practice.

Erika is currently a doctoral candidate in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky with a concentration in Military Behavioral Health. Her research focuses on Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) among military spouses, exploring systemic barriers to care and developing trauma-informed, family-systems-based frameworks to promote resilience and access to culturally responsive support.

ODL 432: Caregiver Assessment as a Safety Protocol (Not a Courtesy)

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

2 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 2 Ethics Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 2 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 2 CE credits
Counselors 2 Contact or Ethics hours*
NBCC ACEP – 2 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 2 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 2 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 2 Ethics CE Contact hours

* Some states do not require/accept ethics hours for counselors; for those cases contact hours will be awarded.

Created On:  8/6/2026                   

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Instructional Level:

Beginner

Overview:

This training examines caregiver assessment as an essential component of risk management and client safety within discharge planning, care transitions, and referral decision-making. Participants will review evidence-informed indicators of caregiver strain, capacity, and readiness, and learn how to operationalize a standardized caregiver assessment workflow to reduce preventable breakdowns in home placement. 

The training emphasizes practical application: developing a caregiver readiness scoring approach, matching assessed capacity to appropriate level-of-care recommendations, navigating respite and supportive service options, using boundary-setting to clarify roles and reduce caregiver burnout, and producing clear, objective documentation that supports continuity of care and ethically defensible decisions. Content is presented in an instructional, competency-based format aligned with professional practice standards for behavioral health and social work settings.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify at least three caregiver risk indicators that predict elevated likelihood of unsuccessful home placement during care transitions.
  • Apply a standardized caregiver assessment workflow to generate a caregiver readiness score.
  • Differentiate appropriate discharge/referral pathways.
  • Demonstrate documentation strategies by writing objective, behaviorally specific notes that summarize caregiver assessment findings and support level-of-care recommendations.

Presenter:

Sara J. English, PhD, LMSW, CPG, and Associate Professor of Social Work at Winthrop University

Dr. English is an Associate Professor of Social Work and the faculty advisor for the Gerontology Minor Program at Winthrop University. She is a Certified Gerontology Professional (CPG) and AGE-SW fellow, and has presented her research at local, national, and international venues, including at the University of Bath and the University of Iceland, as well as in South Africa and New Zealand. She serves as the NASW-SC representative to the Alzheimer’s Advisory Board for the South Carolina Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging and was recognized by the NASW-SC as the Social Work Educator of the Year for 2022. Dr. English is the faculty representative for Phi Alpha social work honor society and serves as president of Winthrop’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi national honor society. 

Dr. English studies the power of non-familial relationships among staff and residents of institutional settings. Dr. English also explores how simple mindfulness practices can enhance mental health and well-being, and was selected as Winthrop University’s Thompson Scholar for the academic year 2023-2024, creating a student-focused mindfulness program. She is passionate about utilizing the arts and mindfulness practices to enhance the lives of older persons and those who love them.

ODL 431: Grieving the Unseen: Coping with Non-Death Losses

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Clinical Continuing Education credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credit
Counselors 1 Contact hour
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 1 Contact hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour
Case Managers
CCMC – This course is not approved for CCMC contact hours

Created On:  7/30/2026                  

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and nurses.

Instructional Level:

Intermediate

Counselor Skill Groups: 

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

Many people continue to treat death and grief as forbidden topics. Even greater is the inability to name and process non-death losses and grieve the unseen. This course is designed to explore the often-overlooked realm of grief associated with significant life changes beyond death, delving into divorce, job loss, relationship breakdowns, health challenges, and other impactful transitions. Through a blend of theoretical insights, real-life case studies, and practical exercises, learners will gain a deeper understanding of how these losses affect individuals emotionally, psychologically, and socially. Participants will develop practical skills in supporting others through grief, fostering empathy, and employing effective communication techniques.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Examine what constitutes a non-death loss. 
  • Identify the emotional, psychological, and social impacts of these types of losses on individuals and communities.
  • Describe factors such as personal beliefs, cultural norms, and the nature of the loss that shape how individuals respond and grieve them.
  • Apply empathy and supportive communication skills to effectively help others experiencing non-death losses, including techniques for active listening and validation.

Presenter:

Clara Anderson Sainte, LCSW, LSCSW (she/her)

Clara is a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in grief and loss, chronic illness and cancer, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trained as a Grief Recovery Specialist. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, a clinical social work supervisor, consultant and executive coach, and continuing education presenter. CEU participants appreciate her ability to balance professionalism with humor, creating an engaging learning environment while equipping participants with practical, practice-ready strategies.

www.clarasainte.com

ODL 430: Ethical & Clinical Considerations in Suicide Risk Management

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

1.5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1.5 Ethics Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1.5 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 1.5 CE credits
Counselors 1.5 Contact or Ethics hours*
NBCC ACEP – 1.5 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1.5 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 1.5 Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – This course is not approved for nursing contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – This course is not approved for CCMC contact hours


* Some states do not require/accept ethics hours for counselors; for those cases contact hours will be awarded.

Created On:  7/20/26                  

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists and counselors.

Instructional Level:

Beginner

Counselor Skill Groups: 

2. Clinical Assessment
4. Counseling Services
8. Legal, Ethical and Professional Development

Overview:

The proper management of suicide risk in clients is one of the most important skills for clinicians to possess. This course will highlight common ethical principles that relate to our responsibilities in working with suicidal clients, such as autonomy, confidentiality, and informed consent. Case studies will highlight both ethical and unethical approaches to working with suicidal clients and learners will be encouraged to assess these vignettes. The “Gold Standard” list for ethical suicide care will be presented. Areas such as confidentiality, assisted suicide, and clinician liability will be discussed. Learners will reflect on their own training and beliefs around suicide to enhance their ethical practice.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of three ethical principles related to supporting suicidal clients.
  • Explain proper ethical and clinical guidelines related to suicide.
  • Evaluate case studies to identify relevant social work ethics, values, and principles.
  • Examine unique suicide case studies and formulate clinical judgments about best practices.

Presenter:

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, owner of Diane Bigler Therapy Services, Inc. 

Diane Bigler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. She has over 20 years of experience in the social services field. Diane has held positions as a therapist (in-home and outpatient), private practice owner, trainer/facilitator, clinical supervisor, and professor of social work. She also has experience in corporate wellness training and coaching. Diane is most passionate about providing quality educational training to professionals. She enjoys spoiling her four dachshunds and anything 80s-related.

ODL 429: Perinatal Mental Health: What Every Provider and Parent Should Know

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Clinical Continuing Education credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credits
Counselors 1 Contact hour
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour
Case Managers
CCMC – This course is not approved for CCMC Contact hours

Created On:  7/16/26                   

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and nurses.

Instructional Level:

Beginner

Overview:

This 1-hour introductory training offers an overview of perinatal mental health, including common mood and anxiety challenges that can arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We will explore how perinatal mental health concerns often show up emotionally, physically, and within relationships, and why noticing these signs early can make a meaningful difference. This training focuses on increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and helping participants feel more confident in recognizing when extra support may be needed.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify at least three common perinatal mental health conditions and describe how they may present during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
  • List at least three risk factors that indicate when a pregnant or postpartum individual may benefit from additional mental health support.
  • Identify at least three supportive resources to assist individuals experiencing perinatal mental health concerns.

Presenter:

Lauren Chase, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, BC-TMH

Dr. Lauren Chase is a clinical mental health counselor, counselor educator, and owner of Climbing Hills Counseling, a practice where she specializes in working with high-achieving women to raise self-esteem and set stronger boundaries to live a more fulfilling life. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her dog, read historical fiction novels, and explore nature.

Her education and professional career have been focused on culturally responsive child-centered play therapy with children and families. She has worked in various settings, including community mental health, high school, university disability services, homeless shelter, and residential facility over the course of 4 years. She has won awards for her commitment to the field of suicide prevention and for promoting creativity in the counseling profession. Her research interests include social justice advocacy, trauma, cultural humility, and play therapy.

ODL 428: HIPAA: Clearing Up the Confusion You Pretend You Don’t Have 

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

3 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 3 General Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 3 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 3 CE credits
Counselors 3 Contact hours
NBCC ACEP – 3 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 3 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 3 Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 3 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 3 CE Contact hours

Created On:  7/23/26                  

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Instructional Level:

Beginner

Counselor Skill Groups: 

8. Legal, Ethical and Professional Development

Overview:

This training cuts through the noise and finally explains HIPAA in a way that makes sense for real mental health work. Most providers were never properly trained, yet are still expected to follow federal privacy laws that feel confusing, overwhelming, and written for medical systems with compliance departments, not for therapists juggling full caseloads. Most HIPAA trainings are boring, outdated, or designed for hospitals, which leaves mental health providers lost in the jargon, piecing together conflicting advice and hoping they are getting it right.

The truth is that many clinicians don’t know what they don’t know, and that gap becomes a form of Russian roulette with the practice they worked hard to build. This session gets honest about where the confusion comes from and walks you step by step through what the law actually does and does not require, and how to apply HIPAA to everyday clinical situations without guessing. You will learn practical, digestible, real-world steps you can use immediately so you can stop hoping you are compliant and actually feel confident that you are.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify common areas of HIPAA misunderstanding specific to mental health practice.
  • Explain the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules as they relate to everyday clinical workflows.
  • Develop practical step-by-step processes for managing client communication, documentation, electronic systems, and vendor relationships in a compliant manner.
  • Differentiate between allowed, required, and prohibited disclosures under the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
  • Apply HIPAA principles to real-world scenarios, including records requests, digital communication, telehealth, and standard operating procedures in private practice.

Presenter:

Samantha Schalk, LMSW, CAADC, CIMHP, BCP3 

Samantha is a compliance strategist, administrator, group practice owner, and mental health clinician with nearly 25 years of experience in the field. She has served in supervisory and leadership roles focused on policy development, documentation standards, risk management, and staff training, giving her a deep, real-world understanding of how HIPAA actually plays out in mental health settings. 

Samantha is the founder of Guardian Clinical Essentials, where she helps private practice owners and group practices strengthen their systems through clear, practical HIPAA and digital privacy guidance. She specializes in making complex rules understandable and giving clinicians the tools they need to protect their practice with confidence. For more information about her work or to access free compliance resources for mental health providers, visit www.guardianclinicalessentials.com. 

ODL 427:  Home Alone: Addressing Social Isolation and Effective Interventions

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 General Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 5 CE credits
Counselors 5 Contact hours
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 CE Contact hours

Created On:  7/13/2026                 

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Instructional Level:

Beginner

Overview:

Social isolation and loneliness have long been recognized as significant social and public health concerns. The COVID-19 pandemic intensified these challenges, serving as a critical wake-up call for professionals, families, and individuals most vulnerable to isolation and marginalization within mainstream society. As a result, there is an increasing need for innovative, inclusive approaches that foster connection, belonging, and community across the lifespan, from children to older adults. Grounded in empirical research, this course will examine populations most at risk for loneliness, key indicators of social isolation, and evidence-informed strategies to reduce loneliness while promoting positive mental and physical health outcomes for clients and consumers.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Differentiate between social isolation and loneliness. 
  • Identify the signs and assess loneliness. 
  • Recognize populations at risk for social isolation, exclusion, and loneliness. 
  • Identify protective factors and resilience-building strategies that promote social connection and belonging.
  • Evaluate the role of technology and virtual engagement in mitigating or exacerbating loneliness.  
  • Summarize effective strategies and interventions to address loneliness.

Presenter:

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW

Dr. Marsack-Topolewski has served as the lead principal investigator on multiple grant-funded programs tailoring services for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. She is an appointed board member of the U.S. National Task Group (NTG) on Intellectual Disability and Dementia Practices. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski’s research has been featured on National Public Radio (NPR) and ABC News Detroit. Over the past five years, she testified before members of the Michigan Legislature to advocate for new laws that protect against the exploitation and abuse of adults with disabilities. Two of these house bills were signed into law in the state of Michigan in December 2023. In 2024, she received the Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Research Award for Research Excellence. In addition, she received the Arc of Oakland County’s Advocacy Hall of Fame Award in 2024. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband, their three daughters, and family and friends.

ODL 426: Building Bridges – Conflict Resolution & Communication Skills for Helping Professionals

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Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.

3 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 3 Ethics Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 3 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 3 CE credits
Counselors 3 Contact hours or Ethics hours
NBCC ACEP – 3 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 3 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 3 Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 3 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 3 Ethics CE Contact hours

* Some states do not require/accept ethics hours for counselors, for those cases contact hours will be awarded.

Created On:  7/8/2026                   

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Counselor Skill Groups: 

8. Legal, Ethical and Professional Development

Overview:

This 3-hour training will strengthen the conflict management and communication skills of helping professionals in both clinical and workplace settings. Participants will explore common sources of conflict (values, roles, communication breakdowns, and systemic barriers) through an ethical and culturally responsive lens, with different professions’ codes of ethics woven throughout. 

Using self-assessments, role-plays, case studies, and organizational mapping, learners will practice active listening, reframing, validation, and evidence-informed resolution approaches (including Thomas-Kilmann conflict styles, interest-based negotiation, and restorative practices). The session will conclude with action planning so participants leave with concrete strategies to implement immediately in their agencies and teams.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify common sources of conflict in social work and helping professions.
  • Apply evidence-based conflict resolution models in practice.
  • Discover interpersonal and organizational communication skills.
  • Examine self-awareness in navigating coworker dynamics.
  • Identify strategies to promote a healthy organizational climate.

Presenter:

Erika Wallgren, MS, LMSW

Erika Wallgren, MS, LMSW, is an integrated therapist, educator, and doctoral candidate dedicated to advancing trauma-informed mental health care for underserved and military-connected populations. She currently serves as an integrated trauma therapist at Thrive Wellness & Recovery, where she provides evidence-based treatment for individuals navigating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

In addition to her clinical practice, Erika is an adjunct professor of communication, teaching courses in interpersonal communication, conflict management, rhetorical thinking, and professional public speaking across diverse higher-education platforms. Her teaching emphasizes experiential learning, effective communication strategies, and empowerment-oriented practice.

Erika is currently a Doctoral Candidate in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky with a concentration in Military Behavioral Health. Her research focuses on Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) among military spouses, exploring systemic barriers to care and developing trauma-informed, family-systems-based frameworks to promote resilience and access to culturally responsive support.