ODL 305:  Communication Strategies for Cross-Cultural Care

by

Created on: 10/11/2024

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

“Communication Strategies for Cross-Cultural Care” by Shanice Rice, MSW, LCSW, explores effective communication strategies for bridging cultural and language barriers in eldercare settings. It emphasizes the importance of cultural competence, the role of non-verbal communication, and the use of interpreter services to ensure culturally sensitive interactions with seniors and their families. The presentation highlights practical tips, such as building rapport through respect and empathy, recognizing implicit biases, and addressing generational and cultural differences in caregiving. Additionally, it references ethical guidelines for social workers, providing a foundation for offering culturally informed services that empower marginalized groups​.

Course Objectives:

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

1. Identify and apply effective communication techniques, including non-verbal cues and interpreter services, to bridge cultural and language barriers when interacting with seniors and their families.

2. Recognize and manage implicit biases to promote culturally sensitive care, while respecting diverse cultural beliefs, values, and traditions in eldercare settings.

3. Apply strategies for building trust and rapport with older adults from diverse backgrounds by fostering respect, empathy, and active listening during care interactions​.

Presenters:

Shanice Rice, MSW, LCSW

Shanice Rice, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia. She has over 15 years’ experience in the fields of psychology, social work and mental health. Shanice obtained her master’s degree in social work in 2013 from Valdosta State University with clinical concentrations in psychopathology and mental health. She was awarded a graduate assistantship during this time where she researched and assisted twice exceptional learners; children who are highly gifted in areas like math/science who also have learning challenges to include ADHD, dyslexia or autism. Shanice has a fervency to serve others, beginning her experience as an investigator with Georgia’s Division of Children and Family Services where she served as an advocate for vulnerable populations. Shanice has worked as a forensic social worker within Georgia Regional State Psychiatric Hospital, assessing the competency of individuals to stand trial. Her passion for leadership was realized during her time as program manager and community liaison within DeKalb Community Service Board where she excelled, leading and inspiring her team to exceed the standard. Shanice also has management and leadership experience within the Veterans Administration where she has provided clinical interventions and oversight to Atlanta’s homeless population. Shanice is a breast cancer survivor and has been able to utilize this experience to empower others through her role as a professional in oncology social work and healthcare. Shanice began her private practice, Forward Faith Counseling and Wellness in 2020, where she has been able to provide therapeutic services that target individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, codependency, as well as men and women’s issues. Shanice is dedicated to growth and development and hopes to continue her impact through teaching, training, and consulting. 

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Ethics CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Ethics Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing –1 Contact Hour
Counselors – 1 Ethics Hour or 1 Contact Hour*
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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

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.

ODL 304:  Understanding Cultural Diversity in Aging

by

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Understanding cultural diversity in aging, particularly in the context of healthcare for older adults, emphasizes the importance of cultural competence, sensitivity, and humility in providing patient-centered care to diverse populations. In this training, Dr. Jasmine Dixon explores cultural diversity concepts,  like race, ethnicity, nationality, and social identities (e.g., age, language, gender identity) are explored. Intersectionality and U.S. demographic trends are also highlighted. Dr. Dixon also differentiates health inequities (systemic issues) from disparities (outcomes of social conditions) and explores how social determinants of health (e.g., economic stability, education, healthcare access) impact the aging population. This training encourages helping professionals to expand their perspectives and better meet the needs of older adults from diverse backgrounds, promoting health equity and reducing systemic barriers.

Course Objectives:

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

1. Recall the key definitions related to cultural diversity, such as race, ethnicity, nationality, and the social identities that impact aging experiences in the healthcare setting​.

2. Explain the demographic shifts in the aging population, including ethnicity, language, religion, and immigration status, to provide culturally appropriate care.

3. Consider strategies to overcome system and interpersonal barriers, enhance cultural competence, and integrate person-centered care for older adults from diverse backgrounds​.

Presenter:

Jasmine S. Dixon, PhD

Jasmine S. Dixon is a first-year postdoctoral fellow at the Mass General Brigham Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology within the Aging and Alzheimer’s Neuropsychology track. She completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and clinical internship at the Emory University School of Medicine, both with a focus in clinical neuropsychology. Her research interests include gender and racial disparities in risk for Alzheimer’s disease, as well as biopsychosocial risk and resiliency factors that impact cognitive aging and contribute to dementia disparities. Her clinical focus lies in Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias. 

1.5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1.5 Ethics CEs Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1.5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 1.5 Ethics Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1.5 Contact Hours
Counselors – 1.5 Ethics Hours or 1.5 Contact Hours*
NBCC ACEP – 1.5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1.5 Contact Hours

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

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.

Connect America ODL 238: There’s No Place Like Home: Debunking Myths and Exploring Best Practices to Help Clients Age in Place

by

Created on 05/25/2023 Revised on 10/7/2024

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

All of the nation’s 74 million baby boomers will be 65 and older by the year 2030. Combining this rapidly growing population with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are choosing to stay in their own homes or plan to stay in their homes as they reach their golden years. Triff Cook, MBA, CMC, Director of Client Services, Aging Life Care Expert, and Active Member of ALCA National Organization since 2009, will walk participants through best practices of helping our clients plan for aging in their own home. This training will debunk all the myths and provide many tried and true resources that helping professionals can use to assess the needs of their aging clients in the home. Triff will bring her years of experience and discuss topics such as the home environment, managing expectations, hoarding, occupational therapy services, technology, and much more!

Course Objectives:

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

  • Recognize the impact of COVID-19 and aging in the home
  • Give examples of myths and misconceptions regarding long-term care insurance
  • Identify the services that an occupational therapist can help with aging in place
  • List different types of technology that would be beneficial to clients and caregivers

Presenter:

Triff Cook, MBA, CMC 

Triff Cook has over 13 years of experience working with the senior population in the home care arena.  She is a certified case manager, Aging Life Care Expert, and has been an active member of the ALCA national organization since 2009. 

A seasoned researcher and speaker on many aging issues, she has authored and presented numerous Continuing Education Units in area hospitals.   She has been a speaker at the ALCA Annual Conference in 2015, the Georgia Gerontology Association Annual Meeting in 2014, and the National Association Social Workers Southeastern Conference 2013, 2014, and 2015.  In addition, she has presented at numerous CEU Creations presentations at various hospitals including Emory, Piedmont, and many others in the Atlanta area.  

With this unique topic of Ageism – Triff has “hands-on” experience with this topic as she has both dealt with this personally AND watched many of her clients/families struggle with this.  Through her real-life experience and additional research on the topic – she brings both worlds together and is a wealth of information on this topic.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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.

Connect America ODL 232: Bringing Joy and Purpose to the Frontlines of Caregiving

by

Revised on 09/27/2024

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

How often do you look through the lens of the care partner or caregiver of your clients? This thought-provoking course will cover all topics of being a care partner to someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Lisa Marshall, author of the NEW book Oh Hello Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Journey of Love, will share her experiences through an interview-style format. Lisa shares her story, including diagnosis, early denial, progression of the disease, how Lisa and her husband coped, and most of all how they continued to bring joy and purpose to their lives. As someone who lived through all the experiences, Lisa also shared practical tips that helped with the day-to-day care of her husband and herself. Lastly, Lisa shares where she is in life today and how this road has changed her. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Give examples of some practical strategies that could be used with clients
  • Describe the prevalence rates of early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s
  • List signs and symptoms of early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s

Presenters:

Lisa Marshall, Author of the NEW book Oh Hello Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Journey of Love, personal blogger on Facebook with over 29,000 followers 

Lisa Marshall was the primary caregiver for her husband, Peter Marshall, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2018 at the age of 53.  Lisa retired in 2020 from a professional sales career to care for her husband who could no longer be alone.  Peter passed away on December 26th, 2021, just three years and eight months after diagnosis. He was 56. 

She is passionate about advocating for support for caregivers and raises her voice to create awareness of the disease.  For over four years she has chronicled her and Peter’s daily journey at www.facebook.com/ohhelloalzheimers offering an honest, realistic, and raw look at Alzheimer’s disease, to followers all over the world.  Her book, Oh Hello Alzheimer’s, a love story and caregiver guide, is available on Amazon.  This book offers tips and tricks for caregivers, covering taboo topics not often talked about. She is also a contributing author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Navigating Elder Care and Dementia. Her chapter depicts just one of the many sad nuances of Alzheimer’s.

Lisa and Peter’s journey has been covered on CNN, The Washington Post, Today.com, CBS Evening News, On the Road with Steve Hartman, People.com, and more. 

Continuing her passion, she holds virtual Alzheimer’s discussions with followers as well as private consultations, offering her insight, tips, and coping skills. Participants discuss their own unique stories and realize a sense of community together in a safe space. 

She works with companies that offer continuing education credits to medical professionals helping them to understand the disease.  Lisa shares tips she’s learned to help professional caregivers cope which ultimately helps their Alzheimer’s patients. 

Lisa works closely with the Alzheimer’s Association and led a team with Walk to End Alzheimer’s helping fund research to find a cure. Her team was the largest fundraising team in CT in 2021, raising more than $55,000.

When Lisa isn’t writing, she spends time with her family. She has three grown children, two stepchildren, and two grandsons who she babysits whenever she can. Additionally, she enjoys a very active life hiking, swimming in the neighborhood lake, going to the beach, visiting with friends, traveling, and gardening. Lisa practices meditation and vibrates positive energy and love to everyone she meets.  Her mantra is to find joy in life and live each day with no regrets. 

Jessica Patterson, LMSW, DSW CEU Creations Educational Manager

Jessica Patterson, LMSW, DSW, is a licensed social worker with over ten years of experience working in different systems. Jessica has a strong passion for teaching, training, and professional development. She also has a strong background around creating trauma informed systems, social emotional behavioral health and the implementation of community and individual support systems. 

Jessica has created and facilitated many professional development trainings throughout her career. Jessica’s role at CEU Creations includes developing curriculum, working with licensure boards, and presenting at various CE trainings. 

Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in organizational management and sociology from Ashford University. She received her Master’s in Social Work from University of Iowa and her Doctoral degree in Social Work from Capella University. Jessica is a licensed Social Worker through the state of Iowa. Jessica currently lives in Iowa with her husband, four children, two dogs, and cat. Any spare moment that Jessica has is usually spent running or reading.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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.

ODL 285  Mindful Connections: Nurturing Gut and Brain Health for Holistic Well-Being

by

Created On: 10/2/24  Revised On: 2/4/25

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Many studies have been conducted showing high prevalence of burnout, compassion fatigue, and moral distress among helping professionals. Specifically, a study by the American Psychological Association found that about 75% of helping professionals reported experiencing burnout. There is also a growing body of research suggesting a connection between good gut health and overall well-being. Focusing on gut and brain health could contribute to a reduction in burnout and compassion fatigue. The gut-brain axis plays a crucial role in influencing various aspects of mental health and stress response. Rajitha Bommakanti, RN, BSN, NBC-HWC, CCM, FCN, will provide valuable insights into the intricate connection between gut health, brain health, and overall well-being. Participants will explore practical tips and strategies to enhance both gut and brain health, equipping them with the tools to foster a holistic approach in their personal and professional lives. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Discover the scientific foundations of how gut health impacts brain function and emotional well-being
  • Name actionable strategies to support and improve gut health
  • Apply the knowledge gained to enhance professional effectiveness in the helping field

Presenter:

Rajitha Bommakanti, RN, BSN, NBC-HWC, CCM, FCN

Rajitha Bommakanti, RN, BSN, NBC-HWC, CCM, FCN, and culinary coach, has been practicing nursing for over 30 years in various medical specialties. She currently works as nurse case manager and as national board-certified health and wellness coach. 

In her nursing journey, Rajitha has seen gaps in patient care and the impact chronic medical conditions had on her patients’ quality of life.  She wanted to make a difference, so she moved into a health coaching/transformation space where she is a health partner in educating, inspiring, and empowering people to make small changes to their lives to improve their health. Rajitha is a habit change specialist.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour

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.

ODL 300: Mastering Motivational Interviewing: Advanced Techniques for Building Client Motivation and Commitment to Growth

by

Created On: 10/1/24  

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, relationship-centered approach that helps people explore and resolve their ambivalence to strengthen their own motivation, resources, and commitment to change and growth.  MI practitioners often encounter resistance and discord when guiding clients through the process from engaging to planning.  The Mastering Motivational Interviewing training is designed to equip social workers, case managers, nurses, and counselors who have intermediate knowledge of MI with advanced techniques and practice to enhance their skills in MI.  Building upon foundational MI principles, this comprehensive training will delve deeper into the effective strategies of client engagement to gain clarity on direction; resolve ambivalence, resistance, and discord; and elicit and amplify change talk.  You will explore the ways we can support and prepare clients for change and guide them to commitment for growth.  You will learn ways to effectively use peer feedback and practice self-reflection for continued growth in competency-based MI practice.  You will know how to integrate MI principles with other therapeutic modalities among diverse populations in a variety of settings.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Demonstrate engaging the client and appropriately respond to the client’s stage of change, ambivalence, and resistance.
  • Identify a variety of communication skills to soften client sustainability talk and elicit and amplify change talk.
  • Recognize and employ effective strategies for resolving relational discord.
  • Distinguish signs of readiness for change planning and offer strategies to assist clients in preparing for change and supporting their commitment for growth. 
  • Consider peer feedback and practice self-reflection and monitoring for professional growth in MI competency-based practice. 
  • Develop a plan to integrate MI principles with other evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), to enhance client engagement and outcomes in a variety of settings.

Presenter:

Rhonda DiNovo, LMSW, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina College of Social Work

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.   DiNovo 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 three years as Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Education for USC and eight years as Prevention Specialist for adolescents and their families at LRADAC.  Rhonda was recently awarded “Professor of the Year” for the College of Social Work at South Carolina by Garnet Media Group.

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 3 Clinical and 2 Ethics CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Counselors – 5 Contact Hours including 2 Ethics or 5 Contact Hours*
NBCC ACEP- 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours

* Some states do not recognize Ethics Hours for Counselors. In those cases, Contact Hours will be awarded.

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.

ODL 299: From Apathy to Opportunity: Thriving Together through Intergenerational Relationships 

by

Created On: 9/23/2024       Revised On: 

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Ageism and ableism, compounded by other forms of oppression, have fostered a sense of apathy in our communities around intergenerational relationship building. However, when generations do more than simply co-exist, but rather form bonds, synergy can be created to help communities thrive. In this presentation, participants will be guided to an approach that can be used to build more opportunities for our clients, communities, and ourselves to become energized around intergenerational relationship building.

Course Objectives:

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

  1. Identify at least one way that building intergenerational relationships connects with their professional or aspirational goals.
  2. Identify at least one reason why fostering intergenerational engagement enhances community well-being.
  3. Discover additional resources for further learning on intergenerational relationship building and the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being.

Presenter:

Colleen Beach, MSW, LSW

Colleen Beach, MSW, LSW, is a Specialist Professor at the School of Social Work, Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. She is a chair and co-chair for several committees at the university and school, e.g. Growing Together as Allies, and a member of the school’s Initiatives on Aging group, and the University’s Program for Gender and Intersectionality Studies. Prior to working in academic settings, her professional experience was in long term services and supports serving predominantly older adults in home and community-based care, nursing homes, and residential settings. Her areas of scholarly interest include elder justice, health and well-being, intergenerational relationship building, social determinants of health, and anti-oppressive social work practice. Recent presentations and panels include panel presentations such as Intergenerational connections, interprofessional collaborations, and the use of technology: Unifying goals through a global pandemic, and paired or individual presentations including Planting the Seeds for Climate Change Adaptation and Elder Abuse Prevention: Leave No One Behind, Identifying and Responding to an ‘Other’ Form of Adult Maltreatment: Bullying, and Confronting Ageism Head-On to Prevent Elder Abuse.  She is a member of organizations that advocate for social workers, elder justice, and elder abuse prevention, such as the National Association of Social Workers and the New York NGO Committee on Ageing.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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.

ODL 298 Dual Perspectives on Trauma: Exploring Post-Incarceration Syndrome and Presence Psychotherapy

by

Created On: 9/13/2024       Revised On: 

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

This five-hour training offers a dual exploration into trauma-informed care and Presence Psychotherapy, each addressing distinct yet interconnected aspects of healing. With approximately 1.9 million people incarcerated in the United States, the training delves into trauma’s impact within the criminal justice system, focusing on Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) and strategies for providing effective care during the transition from incarceration to community life. Concurrently, participants will delve into Presence Psychotherapy, an integrative approach rooted in spirituality, internal inquiry, and relational attunement aimed at helping clients transcend trauma and access their inner resources for healing. Through didactic presentations, experiential practice, and live demonstrations, this training equips helping professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate both realms of trauma intervention.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify characteristics of Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS)
  • Discover the impact of trauma on individuals involved with the criminal justice system
  • Describe an evidence-based practice that helping professionals can utilize when working with an individual who has been incarcerated
  • Identify Four Dimensions of Presence Awareness and how each is helpful in psychotherapy
  • Describe how to utilize a client’s existing Spirituality during trauma processing
  • Explain how Presence Orienting and Reflective View can reduce anxiety, depression and improve well-being

Presenters:

Nicole Wiesen, PhD, MSW, CCTS-I, is a dedicated professional serving as the Regional Coordinator for the Multifaith Initiative to End Mass Incarceration. With a passion for justice and advocacy, Nicole actively champions the rights of currently and previously incarcerated individuals, as well as their families. In her role, she collaborates with faith communities across Georgia, fostering a collective commitment to creating beloved and accepting spaces. Through these partnerships, Nicole strives to establish communities that warmly embrace returning citizens, facilitating a seamless transition into society. Her work not only addresses the challenges of mass incarceration but also seeks to promote understanding, compassion, and support for those affected by the criminal justice system. Nicole Wiesen is an invaluable asset to the Multifaith Initiative, embodying a steadfast commitment to social change and community resilience.

Michelle Lepak, LCSW, psychotherapist, meditator and trauma expert, developed the Presence Psychotherapy trauma treatment model and ORBITS for Everyone process. She has published in the Journal of Integrative Psychotherapy , the International Journal of Trauma Care, the Journal of Hospital and Community Psychiatry. Michelle served as clinical associate faculty at the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Psychiatry. She has trained in many trauma models and taught clinicians trauma therapy at Rutgers University, The Omega Institute, The National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP), and the Training Institute for Mental Health.

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE –3 Clinical and 2 Ethics CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Counselors- 5 Contact Hours including 2 Ethics or 5 Contact Hours*
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours

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

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.

ODL 297 Finding Purposefulness in Aging with a Firsthand Perspective 

by

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.

2 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE –2 CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 2 Contact Hours
Psychologists
This course is not approved for APA Contact hours.
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 2 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 2 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours.
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 2 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 2 Contact Hours

Created On: 9/11/2024       Revised On: 6/2/2025

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

As we enter a new chapter in history, our communities are recovering from trauma, grief, and the ripples of a health system that was upended from a global pandemic.  As many reflect on the lessons learned, they are reassessing what “aging”, well-being and purposefulness means to them. To this end, it is imperative that helping professionals share evidence-based practices and innovative strategies to improve the health and wellbeing of our aging communities. A key aspect of this includes embracing the concept of purpose in aging so we can better support individuals as they navigate life’s later stages with meaning, fulfillment and dignity.  This training includes a pre-recorded segment of a firsthand account of how one senior used music as his purpose and how it changed the lives of other seniors around him.  From there, Chris Millett, will explore how using strategies and resources to help seniors tap into their sense of purposefulness can help improve lives and outcomes for the clients we serve.  You will leave this training inspired and equipped with tools to help your clients explore purposefulness in their lives as well.  

Course Objectives:

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

  • Summarize the concept of purposefulness in relation to the aging process
  • Recognize the importance of connectedness, purposefulness, and joy in an individual’s development
  • Explain benefits, strategies and resources around using music and other creative arts as  tools when working with aging clients

Presenters:

Chris Millett, MM, MT-BC

Chris Millett, MM, MT-BC, is an Assistant Professor of Music Therapy at the University of Louisville. As a music therapy clinician and educator, Chris identifies from a Community Music Therapy (CoMT) – eclectic theoretical orientation. After nearly a decade, his clinical experience includes a wide range of populations including adolescents in group residential care, pediatric and adult medical populations, addiction recovery, senior living and memory care, exceptional education communities, neurodivergent populations, and more. As clinical and administrative coordinator of a non-profit community music therapy clinic, Chris also has experience in securing grant and philanthropy funding to serve marginalized communities.

Chris has a wide range of music therapy, music technology, and audio engineering experience and enjoys regularly teaching on those topics at regional, online-based, and national conferences. Of primary teaching interest to Chris is the use of electric and acoustic guitar in therapy, expanding music therapists’ music tech literacy (e.g. effects pedals, audio engineering, synthesizers, etc.), and increasing clinical musicianship.   Outside of direct clinical work, Chris hosts the podcast / media series Make More Music on podcast platforms and YouTube. He has collaborated with many top electric guitar effects companies including Chase Bliss, JHS Pedals, Wampler Pedals, Caulfield Cables, Yahama, Jamstik, Pedaltrain, Truetone, Strymon Engineering, and more.

Anne McSweeney, LCSW

Anne McSweeney, LCSW, President of CEU Creations, has a diverse background in medical social work, education, and community relations. With a social work career that spans over two decades, she has been planning continuing education trainings for over 17 years. Anne founded CEU Creations in 2010 to transform the CE landscape.  Her goal is to provide innovative trainings that keep the learner engaged, connect the learner with community resources/companies which allows for the CEs to be more affordable, and ultimately change best practices and outcomes.

Prior to founding CEU Creations, she practiced medical social work for over eight years – working primarily with the geriatric population in home health, hospice, and dialysis.  In 2015, she was appointed to the Fulton County Commission on Elderly Affairs where she served for five years as an advocate for seniors in Fulton County. She has served on the boards of The Aimee Copeland Foundation, The Atlanta Senior Care Network Niche and Ageless Interaction.   In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family – including her husband, two adult daughters, and two adorable pups, reading, and college football.

Sade Thompson, LMSW, CDACCT, CDP

Sade Thompson is an LMSW, CDACCT, CDP in the Pennsylvania area. Over the past decade Sade has worked in the gerontology and behavioral health industry with a focus in memory care, and mental health. Over the past five years Sade presented training on various memory care models and helped with development of Memory Care in a private CCRC community. In Sade’s free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Marv Weisbord, Author, Speaker, and Co-Creator of “The Senior Songbook”

Marvin Weisbord has journalism degrees from the Universities of Illinois and Iowa. He has been a business executive, magazine writer, organization development consultant for corporations and medical schools, and author or co-author of a dozen books. His best known work is Productive Workplaces, continuously in print since 1987. He founded, with Sandra Janoff, an international non-profit, the Future Search Network, in 1992. Their book Future Search is used by strategic planners around the world. He has had visiting appointments at University of Pennsylvania, Seattle University, Benedictine and Seattle Universities, The Norwegian Institute of Technology, and the Ashridge Business School in the UK. He lives with his wife Dorothy in Bryn Mawr, PA. They have four children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grands. He retired in 2013 to a late-career as a pianist with the Wynlyn Jazz Ensemble.
Most recently, Marv and his friend  Alan Tripp co-created The Senior Songbook, an album of songs focused on love, loss, and aging, selling out its first copies within days. Marv, Alan, and The Senior Songbook project was featured in People online.

ODL 296: CEU Creations 6th Annual Eldercare Symposium: Unity in Diversity: Building Culturally Competent Elder Care Communities

by

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

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.

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 Ethics CEs Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 5 CE Credits
Counselors- 5 Ethics Hours or 5 Contact Hours*
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours.
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Ethics Hours

Created On: 8/30/24 Revised On: 5/30/25

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Embark on a transformative journey with the 6th Annual Eldercare Symposium: Unity in Diversity: Building Culturally Competent Elder Care Communities, tailored for helping professionals. Through four insightful sessions led by seasoned facilitators, participants will explore the intricate dynamics of cultural diversity in aging, master effective communication strategies, confront health disparities prevalent among marginalized seniors, and navigate the ethical and legal complexities of eldercare practice within diverse cultural contexts. This training equips attendees with the knowledge and tools to foster inclusive, compassionate, and culturally competent care environments for older adults, empowering professionals to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.

Course Objectives:

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

1. Summarize an understanding of cultural diversity’s impact on aging experiences.

2. Develop effective communication strategies for cross-cultural eldercare settings.

3. Identify and address health disparities experienced by seniors from marginalized communities.

4. Give examples of ethical and legal considerations in culturally competent eldercare practice.

5. Apply culturally responsive approaches to promote health equity and person-centered care for aging populations.

Presenters:

Jasmine S. Dixon, PhD

Jasmine S. Dixon is a first-year postdoctoral fellow at the Mass General Brigham Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology within the Aging and Alzheimer’s Neuropsychology track. She completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and clinical internship at the Emory University School of Medicine, both with a focus in clinical neuropsychology. Her research interests include gender and racial disparities in risk for Alzheimer’s disease, as well as biopsychosocial risk and resiliency factors that impact cognitive aging and contribute to dementia disparities. Her clinical focus lies in Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias. 

Shanice Rice, MSW, LCSW

Shanice Rice, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia. She has over 15 years’ experience in the fields of psychology, social work and mental health. Shanice obtained her master’s degree in social work in 2013 from Valdosta State University with clinical concentrations in psychopathology and mental health. She was awarded a graduate assistantship during this time where she researched and assisted twice exceptional learners; children who are highly gifted in areas like math/science who also have learning challenges to include ADHD, dyslexia or autism. Shanice has a fervency to serve others, beginning her experience as an investigator with Georgia’s Division of Children and Family Services where she served as an advocate for vulnerable populations. Shanice has worked as a forensic social worker within Georgia Regional State Psychiatric Hospital, assessing the competency of individuals to stand trial. Her passion for leadership was realized during her time as program manager and community liaison within Dekalb Community Service Board where she excelled, leading and inspiring her team to exceed the standard. Shanice also has management and leadership experience within the Veterans Administration where she has provided clinical interventions and oversight to Atlanta’s homeless population. Shanice is a breast cancer survivor and has been able to utilize this experience to empower others through her role as a professional in oncology social work and healthcare. Shanice began her private practice, Forward Faith Counseling and Wellness in 2020, where she has been able to provide therapeutic services that target individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, codependency, as well as men and women’s issues. Shanice is dedicated to growth and development and hopes to continue her impact through teaching, training, and consulting. 

Kalisha Bonds Johnson, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Kalisha Bonds Johnson is an assistant professor at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing in Atlanta, Georgia, and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Emory University’s Integrated Memory Care, a primary care clinic tailored to the care of persons living with dementia and their families. She is also the Principal Investigator of the DECIDE Research Lab. She graduated from The University of Tennessee at Martin with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University, and graduated with a PhD from Oregon Health & Science University. She completed her postdoctoral training (or training after completing a PhD) at Emory University. Dr. Bonds Johnson’s research focuses on improving health care decision-making processes for Black American persons living with dementia and their family care partners as well as improving the communication between primary care providers and these families. 

Lisa Bednarz, LCSW, CMAC, ACM-SW, ASW-G

Lisa began her career serving as a community guardian for incapacitated older adults before joining New York-Presbyterian’s distinguished geriatrics team, and ultimately moving fully into healthcare leadership. She has front-line experience navigating the intersection of the healthcare and legal systems and uses this knowledge to educate physicians on ethical issues in gerontology, including capacity assessments and elder abuse. She has developed and implemented screening tools and response protocols to address elder abuse within the acute care setting. Lisa has advanced training in trauma-focused care, family systems, and healthcare management. She is a former Hartford Fellow in Geriatric Mental Health and a former advisor for the Vulnerable Elder Protection Team at Weill Cornell Medical College. Lisa operates a small geriatric care management practice and acts as a consultant and speaker on psychosocial health in the aging population and ethical decision-making in work with cognitively impaired clients. Lisa lives in New York City with her family.

ALL- ODL 281: Artful Healing: The Power of Therapeutic Doodling

by

Created On: 6/25/24 Revised On: 11/20/24

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery that is both relaxing and energizing. In this engaging session, participants will explore the therapeutic benefits of doodling, unlocking a pathway to mindfulness and stress relief. Guided by the creator of Therapeutic Doodling, you’ll learn to channel your thoughts and emotions into creative expressions on paper, fostering a sense of calm and mental well-being. No artistic experience is necessary – just bring an open mind and a willingness to embrace the healing potential of doodling in this empowering and rejuvenating hour of self-care.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Summarize doodling as a tool for self-expression and stress relief 
  • Discover mindfulness through doodling, engaging in the present moment to reduce stress and enhance mental clarity
  • Demonstrate therapeutic doodling skills into their daily lives, personally and professionally, by applying practical techniques and insights for ongoing stress reduction and improved well-being

Presenter(s):

Carin Channing, LCSW, Certified Living Inquiries Facilitator, Somatic and Mindfulness-based Therapist, and Author

Carin Channing, LCSW, is a speaker, trainer, author, and therapist whose therapeutic doodling books and teachings have reached into schoolrooms, prisons, architecture firms, state parks, and other institutions. Southwest Airlines developed a doodling program based on Carin’s work. With over 17 years in the field, her focus is on practical tools, melding mindfulness, neuroscience, and creativity. Creator of The Therapy Booth (like Lucy from Peanuts), Doodle Outreach (Connecting the World through Simple Creativity), and other interactive public art projects, Carin leads people in the experience of living from their authentic, all-inclusive spirits. Carin has led programs for participants all over the world and continues to be surprised by the simple, fun, and exciting efficacy of her tools. Carin Channing is the author of 365 Days of Doodling: Discovering the Joys of Being Creative Every Day (2015, Intentional Publishing) and Doodle Book Junior – 101 Creative Prompts for Kids (2016, Intentional Publishing).

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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.

Care Patrol ODL 287: Easing Transitions in Caregiving

by

Created On: 7/8/2024     

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

For family caregivers, a loved one’s move to a care facility represents a significant shift in their role and responsibilities. Studies have shown that transitions in caregiving—particularly, and paradoxically, reductions in caregiving duties—can trigger guilt, anxiety, and even depression. This session will help staff members understand the profound stressors that affect family caregivers, gain insight into easing care transitions, and provide wraparound support to residents’ caregivers and the entire family system, helping family caregivers and residents alike thrive.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Define the five key factors that create stress for family caregivers and explain their impact on social, emotional, and physical wellbeing
  • Identify three signs that a family caregiver is struggling and would benefit from professional intervention or support during a care transition
  • Name three to five resources family caregivers can access for additional support during care transitions or in future

Presenter:

Kate Washington, PhD  is the author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout In America (Beacon Press, 2021) and a frequent speaker on the systemic challenges facing family caregivers. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, TIME, Eater, Catapult, and many other publications. She holds a PhD from Stanford University and lives in Sacramento.

 1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers

ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit

New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work- 1 Contact Hour

Case Managers

CCMC – 1 Contact Hour

Nurses

California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour

Counselors

NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour

New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners- 1 Contact Hour

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.

Filed Under: PPP

CarePatrol- ODL 263: An Overview of Motivational Interviewing With a Focus on Older Adults and Resistance

by

Created on 07/12/2023 Revised on 9/30/2024

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Motivational Interviewing is an ethical, effective technique for professionals in many practice settings to engage in meaningful conversations with clients to help facilitate attitude and behavior change.  This workshop examines a brief definition and history, theoretical framework, style and spirit, process, and techniques of motivational interviewing.  The workshop also explores how biases and diversity influences behavior and services, and provides tools for reflection, self-monitoring and regulation to manage personal values and maintain professional standards of practice. Participants will receive examples and tools for working with older adults and dealing with resistance. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Recall the basic terminology and framework of motivational interviewing
  • Examine utilizing motivational interviewing when working with older adults
  • Describe the motivational interviewing process

Presenter:

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. DiNovo 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 three years as Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Education for USC and eight years as Prevention Specialist for adolescents and their families at LRADAC.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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.

Filed Under: PPP

ALL- ODL 277: Dementia and Planning for the Future: Living Wills, Goals of Care, Advance Directives, and Honoring People’s Wishes

by

Created on 04/03/2024 Revised on 9/30/24

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Worldwide the number of people who will experience dementia is projected to increase from 47 million in 2015 to 132 million by 2050 (Gaster, et al. 2017). End-of- life planning is important for everyone, but standard advance directives are often not helpful for people who develop dementia. Standard advance directives generally address rare scenarios such as if someone were to fall into a permanent coma, but fail to provide guidance for the most common reason people lose decision-making capacity: dementia. This session will explore the many options available for helping guide advance care planning for dementia, with special attention to the use of dementia-specific advance directives. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Name the different components of the dementia directive and how it differs from forms which designate a health agent or power of attorney
  • Name two best practices and resources to improve advance care planning with seniors and their care partners
  • Identify the goal directed options for a dementia specific advanced directive

Presenter

Barak Gaster, MD, FACP, Professor of Medicine, University of Washington, Director of the Cognition in Primary Care Program 

Dr. Gaster has been an educator and primary care physician since 1998, where he has gained a national reputation for creating solutions to difficult problems in medicine. He is a member of the Hastings Center Workgroup on Ethics and Dementia, a member of the Washington Dementia Action Collaborative, and on the leadership team which developed the most recent edition of the CDC’s Healthy Brain Initiative. The Dementia Directive he helped develop has been downloaded more than 150,000 times and has been featured in The New York Times and on NPR.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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.

ALL- ODL 280: Exploring the Role of Spirituality in Aging

by

Created On: 7/9/2024

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

The aging process can certainly affect the spirit and one’s spiritual life. This workshop will explore how spirituality and religion impact the well-being, physical, and mental health of elders. Learners will gain information on how to obtain a spiritual history using various assessment frameworks. Therapeutic interventions such as a life review will be presented, and clinicians will have increased perspectives on the pivotal role of spirituality in aging and how to support clients in using their spirituality to enhance well-being.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify the impacts of spirituality on an aging person’s well-being, physical, and mental health.
  • Describe at least three methods of identifying and supporting elders’ spirituality in clinical practice
  • Examine assessment and intervention tools for enhancing client spirituality

Presenter(s):

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 80’s related.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour


Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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.

Home Care Assistance- ODL 255: End of Life Rituals and Ceremonies

by

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

In this one hour course  Gabrielle Jimenez, LVN, CHPLN, Hospice Nurse, End of Life Doula, Author, Educator, and Founder of the Hospice Heart with over 150,000 followers, shares powerful rituals and ceremonies that can provide comfort to both those who are dying and those who are saying goodbye. Do not miss this unique course where Gabby speaks openly about all aspects of end-of-life to empower you as a professional to navigate these difficult conversations with your clients and their loved ones.  Please note, it will be beneficial to have a candle and a lighting tool for the ritual presentation at the end of the course.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify one example of a ritual or ceremony that can be done at the end of life
  • Describe the benefits of performing rituals and ceremonies
  • Discover different ways one can honor their loved ones in the end of their life

Presenter:

Gabrielle Jimenez, LVN, CHPLN, Hospice Nurse, End of Life Doula, Author, Educator, and Founder of the Hospice Heart with over 98,000 followers

Gabrielle “Gabby” Jimenez is a hospice nurse, an end-of-life doula, and a conscious dying educator. She has written four books, writes a weekly blog, and has a hospice Facebook page which has 96,000 followers. Her focus is on trying to change the culture relative to death and dying, helping others to feel more comfortable talking about death. And while she sees a lot of death, what she really finds joy in are her lessons, which are about love, life, culture, tradition, and faith. She combines her experience as a hospice nurse with her in-depth doula training to help her to be more present at the bedside, bringing both patient and family together at that intimate moment of death. She teaches courses on end-of-life care which are helpful to anyone who works in this field, offering guidance to someone who is navigating or caring for someone who has a terminal illness. She also teaches two Ritual & Ceremony classes, one that focuses on grief and loss, and another that focuses on forgiveness of self and others. The legacy she hopes to leave behind is that she helped improve the way people are cared for when they die and that she inspired others to do this work well.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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.

Filed Under: PPP

Home Care Assistance- ODL 278 Home Modifications and Resources to Know for Professionals Working with the Aging Population

by

Created On: 7/2/24

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Are you a helping professional looking to enhance your skills and better assist your clients? This training on home modifications and other resources is designed to empower you to make a significant difference in the lives of those you serve. Explore practical solutions for improving safety, enhancing independence, and reducing caregiver burdens through home modifications, such as structural changes and adaptive equipment. We’ll address the challenges and cost-effective options for making homes more accessible and comfortable. Additionally, you’ll learn creative strategies for helping clients who require 24/7 supervision and discover essential resources to overcome transportation barriers, ensuring your clients receive the best care. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and impact the lives of your clients. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Name at least three novel home modifications that improve safety and independence
  • Identify at least three area alternative transportation options and tips for maximizing their use
  • Discover multiple ways to help families create a plan for providing 24/7 supervision

Presenter(s):

Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP, CLVT

Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP, CLVT, received her doctorate in occupational therapy from Creighton University. She is certified in both Living in Place and Low Vision Therapy.  Dr. Archie has over 15 years of experience in home health and elder focused practice settings which led her to start AskSAMIE, a curated marketplace to make aging in place possible for anyone, anywhere! Answer some questions about the problems the person is having and then a personalized cart of adaptive equipment and resources is provided. She is also the founder of AccessAble Living, a company whose mission is also to adapt environments to fit the needs of older adults and serves clients in person in the Kansas City area.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour.

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.

Filed Under: PPP

Home Care Assistance- ODL 207: “I’m Still Me” – A Unique Lens at Keeping Personhood Alive in Dementia through Personal Perspectives

by

Revised on 06/09/2023

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

More than 16 million people in the United States are living with cognitive impairment. With age being the greatest risk factor, this number is expected to dramatically increase as the Baby Boomer generation passes the age of 65. As helping professionals, we often see the clients who are the human beings behind these statistics and wish to continue to live their life with meaning, dignity, and purpose.  This eye-opening discussion will include the personal perspectives of a social worker and others living with some form of cognitive impairment. Anne McSweeney, LCSW and CEU Creations Educational Director, will lead participants through a discussion on personhood and how helping professionals can truly help their clients continue to live quality lives with purpose even through a dementia diagnosis.

Course Objectives:

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

  • State several perspectives, resources, and ideas that were shared first-hand from persons with cognitive impairment. 
  • Identify ways to preserve personhood as a client/loved one is diagnosed with dementia.
  • Define the person-centered approach to care.

Presenter:

Lynn Ross, LMSW

Lynn Ross, LMSW, is a retired medical social worker that has found it hard to retire. From her experience as an Activity Director in a skilled nursing facility, to the director of an Alzheimer’s Day program, as a geriatric care coordinator with a local elder law attorney, and as a medical social worker for ten years, Lynn brings a wealth of knowledge to her part time work with Caring Companions of Atlanta, a home care agency.  In 2017, she retired from the Movement Disorders program in the Department of Neurology at Emory University, and since has volunteered with several organizations serving those living with dementia in Georgia.  Lynn serves on the Advisory Councils for Culture Change of Georgia, and Georgia Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias (GARD) State Plan.  With GARD, she is a member of the Outreach & Partnership Workgroup.  Her other interests include arts/crafts, Mixed Media especially, and card making.  Lynn lives in Atlanta. 

Anne McSweeney, LCSW – Owner/Founder CEU Creations

Anne McSweeney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a unique and diverse background
in medical social work, education and community relations. Anne is the owner and
Educational Director of CEU Creations. For over 10 years, CEU Creations has been providing
cutting-edge, educational trainings to clinicians throughout the United States through live
and online CE trainings. One of the main missions of CEU Creations is to remove boredom
from CE trainings and use innovative learning techniques to engage learners. Many of CEU
Creations’ trainings have been also been featured at professional conferences – on a state
and national level. Anne has been a Licensed Social Worker in GA since 1994. Prior to finding
her niche providing educational trainings, Anne practiced medical social work for over 8
years – working primarily with the geriatric population in home health, hospice and dialysis.
In 2015, Anne was appointed to the Fulton County Commission on Elderly Affairs. She
received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Auburn and her Masters in Social
Work from the University of Alabama. She resides in Alpharetta, GA with her husband and 2
daughters.

1 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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.

Home Care Assistance- ODL 200: Verbal and Emotional De-escalation

by

Revised on 05/17/2023

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Helping professionals serve on the front lines in every practice setting, dedicating themselves to assisting others in the most challenging and uncertain circumstances.  It is essential that clinicians acquire the skills and techniques necessary to de-escalate tense situations.  This one-hour course will be jam-packed with an overview of verbal and emotional de-escalation, the five levels of behavior, and how to best respond to de-escalate any situation. Participants will leave with many tips and techniques to use so they can feel confident in those sticky situations.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Name the five levels of behavior.
  • List at least one way to respond in each behavior level.
  • Describe the importance of nonverbal communication.

Presenters:

Jessica Patterson, LMSW, DSW, CEU Creations Educational Manager

Jessica is a licensed social worker with over ten years of experience working in different systems. Jessica has a strong passion for teaching, training, and professional development. She also has a strong background in creating trauma-informed systems, social-emotional behavioral health, and the implementation of community and individual support systems.

Jessica has created and facilitated many professional development training throughout her career. Jessica’s role at CEU Creations includes developing curriculum, working with licensure boards, and presenting at various CE training events.

Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in organizational management and sociology from Ashford University. She received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Iowa and is currently working on her Doctoral degree in Social Work. Jessica is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Iowa. Jessica currently lives in Iowa with her husband, four children, two dogs, and a cat. Any spare moment that Jessica has is usually spent running or reading.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1  Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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.

ODL 294: Navigating ADHD Across the Lifespan: Clinical and Ethical Insights for Helping Professionals

by

Created On: 8/1/24

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

This comprehensive training is designed to equip helping professionals in a clinical setting with the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively assess, diagnose, and intervene in ADHD cases across all age groups. The training will be divided into two parts, with the first half focusing on childhood ADHD and the second half delving into ADHD in adults. Through a clinically focused approach, participants will gain practical insights, evidence-based strategies, and interdisciplinary perspectives to enhance their ability to support individuals with ADHD throughout their lifespan.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Examine the diagnostic criteria and assessment tools for ADHD in children
  • Discover evidence-based interventions and therapeutic approaches tailored to children with ADHD, encompassing behavioral, pharmacological, and psychosocial modalities
  • Identify common challenges and co-occurring conditions associated with ADHD in adulthood
  • Describe strategies for conducting comprehensive assessments and differential diagnoses for ADHD in adults
  • Apply advanced intervention techniques and multidisciplinary collaboration strategies to effectively address the unique needs of adults with ADHD, promoting holistic treatment outcomes and long-term functional improvement

Presenters:

Ashley Bell, M.Ed., and School Counselor

Ashley Bell, M.Ed., and school counselor is the face behind Mrs. Bell, The Crafty Counselor. She is a Florida-based elementary school counselor and social-emotional curriculum designer who loves travel, going to the beach, and all things SEL and emotional regulation. Ashley has been a counselor for almost a decade and is passionate about creating resources that leave a lasting impact on children. She specializes in behavior management and helping children learn to self-regulate their emotions. Ashley loves implementing crafty interventions that teach practical skills that, once mastered, can change the course of a child’s life. Learn more about Ashley and her counseling programs at mrsbellthecraftycounselor.com.

Megan D’Angelo,  MA, LMHC, and ADHD Coach

Megan D’Angelo, MA, LMHC, is a licensed counselor with over 13 years of experience working within the mental health field. Over the past 13 years, Megan has worked with children and adults in a variety of settings including private practice, group practice, and community agencies.

Megan currently runs a solo private practice.  In her practice, Megan primarily serves neurodiverse individuals, new mothers, people struggling with bipolar disorder, and those loving a family member struggling with addiction.

Surrounded by ADHD in both her professional and personal life, Megan also practices ADHD Coaching for executive functioning challenges. In coaching, she combines her passion for helping people with a forward-focused, creative, and empowering way to understand, accept, and manage ADHD symptoms.

Megan holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Psychology from Augustana College. She earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. Megan is licensed to practice therapy in both Washington and Wisconsin.

Currently, Megan lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband, son, two Siamese cats, and senior dog (her first baby).  When she’s not in the office you can find her reading, hiking, eating spicy food, and laughing with family and friends.

Coaching IG:@whateverworksadhd

Coaching email: [email protected]

Therapy Email: [email protected]

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 Ethics CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Counselors – 5 Ethics Hours or 5 Contact Hours
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Ethics Hours

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


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.

ODL 293: Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression Using Behavioral Activation

by

Created On: 8/6/24   Revised On: 4/28/25

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Psychologists have found that there is a close relationship between our activity and our mood. People who are depressed tend to do less overall, and so they have fewer opportunities to feel pleasure, mastery, and connection. This workshop will present an overview of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder and discuss relevant assessment tools. Participants will be introduced to the tenets of behavioral activation as one of the most evidenced-based approaches for depression. Behavioral activation strategies such as activity scheduling, ACE, pacing yourself, and credits lists will be explored. Case studies and video demonstrations will highlight these core strategies. Participants will be empowered to employ behavioral activation strategies with their clients in a systematic and effective manner.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify and classify the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder.
  • Demonstrate ability to engage in differential diagnosis of depressive disorders.
  • Demonstrate ability to engage in differential diagnosis of depressive disorders.
  • Describe a clinical rationale for behavioral activation as a preferred treatment approach for depression.
  • Name at least five behavioral activation interventions and strategies.
  • Apply behavioral activation strategies with clients to treat depression.

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 80’s related.

6 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 6 CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 6 Contact Hours
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 6 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 6 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 6 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 6 Contact Hours

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.

ODL 292: Mental Wealth: How to Promote Mental and Financial Health & Resilience with Your Clients 

by

Created On: 7/29/24   Revised On: 3/31/25

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

There is an intrinsic relationship between mental health and financial health, and during these times of economic uncertainty, financial stress is triggering mental health conditions such as money anxiety, depression, substance misuse, financially triggered PTSD, and suicide. 

In this innovative and informative presentation, renowned financial therapist Joyce Marter teaches various components of the psychology of money including identifying one’s money script, recognizing common money biases, and understanding how our family and cultural beliefs around money shape our financial reality. You will learn about the impact of intergenerational financial trauma, financial abuse in relationships, and how to heal money anxiety. 

Attendees discover how to promote financial health for themselves and their clients, using techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness practices and more. Participants will leave with downloadable exercises, assessment tools, and resources to begin using with clients immediately. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Describe the relationship between mental health and financial health.
  • Explain how self-worth is related to net worth. 
  • Identify strategies to help clients heal from financial trauma, scarcity mindset, and money anxiety, and cope with financial stress. 
  • Examine how to help your clients improve their financial health by using tools and techniques from CBT, narrative therapy, and mindfulness practices. 

Presenter:

Joyce Marter, LCPC, Licensed Psychotherapist, Entrepreneur, International Keynote Speaker, and Author

Joyce Marter is a licensed psychotherapist, entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and a mental health thought leader. She founded, built, and successfully sold a multimillion-dollar mental health company. Joyce has served many leadership positions in the counseling profession including President of the Illinois Counseling Association, two terms as President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association, and Chair of the Midwest Region of the American Counseling Association. She worked as adjunct faculty for The Family Institute at Northwestern University for fifteen years. She is a contributor to Psychology Today, Choosing Therapy, and more. Joyce is the author of The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life, which has been published in four languages and received eight book awards. She is renown globally as a mental health thought leader specializing in the psychology of money and cultivating holistic success.  

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact Hours

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.

ODL 291:  Supporting Grieving Clients: Assessing Prolonged Grief Disorder and Facilitating Grief Interventions

by

Created On: 7/25/24

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

The new DSM-5-TR edition ushered in only one official new diagnosis, Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD). This workshop will present the new diagnosis and its criteria, explore the pros and cons of such a diagnosis, and examine methods of assessing for PGD. The use of diverse interventions and tools will be covered. Clinicians will feel more informed about this new diagnosis and better prepared to support clients who may have PGD. After discussing this new diagnosis, further exploration of grief dynamics will be presented. Complicated grief, disenfranchised grief, and non-death losses will be highlighted. Learners will be provided with grief screenings and assessments to enhance their assessment skills. Methods and models of supporting grieving clients with appropriate interventions will be discussed so that learners have increased confidence and skill in providing effective grief support to clients.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Explain the diagnostic criteria for Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) and analyze pros and cons of the diagnosis
  • Demonstrate an understanding of clients with PGD and formulate goals and treatment interventions
  • Explain concepts of disenfranchised grief, ambiguous losses, and dynamics of non-death losses
  • Identify methods of screening and assessment to formulate conceptualizations of grief in clients
  • Formulate methods of intervention to support grieving clients

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 80’s related.

 5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours

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.

ODL 290: From Recognition to Respect: Addressing Elder Abuse and Informed Consent in Healthcare

by

Created On: 7/24/24 Revised On: 5/1/2025   

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Elder abuse remains a significantly underreported issue within healthcare systems, directly impacting emergency rooms, rehabilitation programs, and long-term care facilities. This presentation highlights the crucial role of frontline healthcare workers in identifying and addressing elder abuse during discharge planning processes. We’ll explore forensic biomarkers indicative of elder abuse and equip professionals with assessment and intervention strategies.

Moreover, informed consent stands as a cornerstone of patient autonomy and dignity in healthcare. In an era characterized by virtual interactions and fast-paced environments, the art of informed consent often gets overshadowed. This session delves into the nuances of high-quality informed consent, emphasizing patient comprehension and decision-making abilities. Attendees will learn to navigate capacity assessments, ethical considerations, and legal principles, empowering them to uphold patient autonomy while navigating complex decision-making scenarios.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Recognize factors that contribute to abuse going undetected within health care settings.
  • Identify forensic biomarkers that can indicate abuse.
  • Demonstrate current practice to include elder abuse assessment techniques and reporting procedures.
  • Define the principles of informed consent.
  • Describe the triggers for a capacity assessment.
  • Examine the ethical principles at play when assessing decision-making capacity.

Presenter:

Lisa Bednarz, LCSW, CMAC, ACM-SW, ASW-G, Regional Director of Case Management for Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health

Lisa began her career serving as a community guardian for incapacitated older adults before joining NewYork-Presbyterian’s distinguished geriatrics team, and ultimately moving fully into healthcare leadership. She has front-line experience navigating the intersection of the healthcare and legal systems and uses this knowledge to educate physicians on ethical issues in gerontology, including capacity assessments and elder abuse. She has developed and implemented screening tools and response protocols to address elder abuse within the acute care setting. Lisa has advanced training in trauma-focused care, family systems, and healthcare management. She is a former Hartford Fellow in Geriatric Mental Health and a former advisor for the Vulnerable Elder Protection Team at Weill Cornell Medical College. Lisa operates a small geriatric care management practice and acts as a consultant and speaker on psychosocial health in the aging population and ethical decision-making in work with cognitively impaired clients. Lisa lives in New York City with her family.

 5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 3 General and 2 Ethics CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Counselors – 5 Contact Hours including 2 Ethics*
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact Hours

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

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.

ODL 287: Easing Transitions in Caregiving

by

Created On: 7/8/2024     Revised On: 3/11/2025

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

For family caregivers, a loved one’s move to a care facility represents a significant shift in their role and responsibilities. Studies have shown that transitions in caregiving—particularly, and paradoxically, reductions in caregiving duties—can trigger guilt, anxiety, and even depression. This session will help staff members understand the profound stressors that affect family caregivers, gain insight into easing care transitions, and provide wraparound support to residents’ caregivers and the entire family system, helping family caregivers and residents alike thrive.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Define the five key factors that create stress for family caregivers and explain their impact on social, emotional, and physical wellbeing
  • Identify three signs that a family caregiver is struggling and would benefit from professional intervention or support during a care transition
  • Name three to five resources family caregivers can access for additional support during care transitions or in future

Presenter:

Kate Washington, PhD  is the author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout In America (Beacon Press, 2021) and a frequent speaker on the systemic challenges facing family caregivers. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, TIME, Eater, Catapult, and many other publications. She holds a PhD from Stanford University and lives in Sacramento.

 1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers

ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit

New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work- 1 Contact Hour

Counselors

NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour

New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners- 1 Contact Hour
Nurses

California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers

CCMC – 1 Contact Hour

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.

ODL 289: Aging and End-of-Life:  Thoughts from a Hospice Nurse

by

Created On: 7/22/24   Revised On: 3/6/25

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Helping professionals (social workers, counselors, case managers, nurses and the like) often work with both clients and their care partners in navigating the complex challenges around aging and end-of-life.  So many different dilemmas can arise where a helping professional may need to intervene – dilemmas around autonomy vs safety, preserving dignity, advocacy and much more. Hospice nurse and author Gabby Jimenez will be sharing her expertise on these different situations.  How do you preserve a client’s independence while also keeping them safe?  How do you set realistic expectations around the possible decline so that both the client and care partner understand the changes physically, mentally and emotionally that are to come? How do you prepare and plan for these changes so that the client is safe and the care partner is not overwhelmed?  What about managing different family dynamics during this emotional time?  In addition, how do you cope with the grief throughout this process from the loss of independence to the loss of a loved one for the care partner? Don’t miss this informative training where you will learn practical, firsthand information to share with your clients and their care partners.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify at least two dilemmas or challenges that could arise in an aging client and how to effectively intervene and create a safe long range care plan.
  • Restate ways to have difficult conversations with the client and care partner around planning for physical, mental and emotional declines.
  • Summarize some of the different family dynamics and grief/loss that the client and family may be dealing with and different ways to help them cope.

Presenter:

Gabrielle “Gabby” Jimenez is a hospice nurse, an end-of-life doula, and a conscious dying educator. She has written four books, writes a weekly blog, and has a hospice Facebook page which has 143,000 followers. Her focus is on trying to change the culture relative to death and dying; helping others to feel more comfortable talking about death. And while she sees a lot of death, what she really finds joy in, is her lessons, which are about love, life, culture, tradition, and faith. She combines her experience as a hospice nurse with her in-depth doula training to help her to be more present at the bedside, bringing both patient and family together at that intimate moment of death. She teaches courses on end-of-life care which are helpful to anyone who works in this field, offering guidance to someone who is navigating or caring for someone who has a terminal illness. She also teaches two Ritual & Ceremony classes; one that focuses on grief and loss, and another that focuses on forgiveness of self and others. The legacy she hopes to leave behind is that she helped improve the way people are cared for when they die, and that she inspired others to do this work well. 

2 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 2 CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 2 Contact Hours
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 2 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 2 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 2 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 2 Contact Hours

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.

ODL 286: Diagnosis and Treatment of Hoarding Disorders

by

Created On: 7/7/2024   Revised On: 2/8/2025

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Individuals with hoarding behaviors can be puzzling for clinicians to understand and work with. This workshop will present methods of assessing hoarding and diagnosing Hoarding Disorder in a systematic and compassionate manner. Differential diagnosis will also be discussed, along with additional factors to consider when conceptualizing hoarding behavior. The treatment of hoarding disorder will be explored by examining Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ERP, and skill building. Attendees will gain knowledge, insight, and clinical skills in their work with clients who hoard.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Discover methods of thorough assessment of hoarding behaviors and Hoarding Disorder according to DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria.
  • Demonstrate contextual knowledge in understanding the etiology of hoarding and special considerations.
  • Explain at least three challenges in treating hoarding disorder.
  • Summarize at least two evidenced-based treatment approaches for Hoarding Disorder.
  • Select appropriate treatment approaches and strategies based on client diversity and needs.
  • Recall five best practices considerations in the treatment of Hoarding Disorder.

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 80’s related.

 6 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 6 CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 6 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 6 Contact Hours
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 6 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 6 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 6 Contact Hours

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.

ODL 283: Incorporating Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Humility Into Practice: Clinical & Ethical Considerations 

by

Created On: 6/25/24 Revised On: 1/24/25

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Spirituality can be an integral component of people’s lives and a useful tool in therapy. This training will provide a rationale for integrating a spiritual approach into therapy, along with the ethical role of the therapist in working with diverse populations. Practical strategies for incorporating spiritual assessments and interventions into the therapeutic setting will be presented. A grand case study video will demonstrate therapeutic skills and provide an example of how individuals can be supported in exploring their religion and spirituality.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Describe and implement an ethical practice of spirituality in therapy
  • Identify at least three clinical benefits of incorporating spirituality into treatment
  • Integrate spiritual practices to meet the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients
  • Formulate client strengths, capacities, and opportunities using spirituality tools
  • Examine assessment and intervention tools for enhancing client spirituality

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 80’s related.

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 Ethics CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Counselors
5 Ethics Hours*
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Ethics Hours

NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours

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

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.

ODL 284 Promoting Independence through Assistive Technology for the Aging

by

Created On: 6/27/2024      Revised On: 12/4/2024

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

This innovative course is meticulously curated to provide professionals in the healthcare and social service sectors with cutting-edge insights into the transformative world of assistive technology and its profound impact on aging individuals. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements and practical technologies promoting independence and quality of life. We will discuss and demonstrate over 50 different assistive technology solutions that can maximize independence in the home for aging in place. Discover how assistive technology acts as a catalyst for promoting autonomy among the elderly. Through real-life case studies and interactive discussions, attendees will explore how these innovations empower aging individuals to maintain their independence, engage in meaningful activities, and enjoy an enhanced quality of life.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify at least 50 different solutions to maximize independence at home.
  • Identify at least 10 different tools and materials for rapid creation of assistive technology solutions in the home.
  • Identify at least 10 innovative ways that smart home technologies can maximize independence for seniors with physical, sensory or cognitive impairments.

Presenter(s):

Therese Willkomm, PhD, ATP, Director of the New Hampshire Statewide Assistive Technology Program, and Author

Therese Willkomm, PhD, is the Director of New Hampshire’s State Assistive Technology Program with the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). Dr. Willkomm is a clinical associate professor emeritus in the Department of Occupational Therapy. She developed, coordinated and taught the assistive technology courses for the Graduate Certificate Program in Assistive Technology for 23 years. She is known nationally and internationally for her innovative strategies for creating solutions in minutes. She has designed and fabricated over two thousand solutions for individuals with disabilities to maximize independence in all life functions. She has presented her work in 42 states, ten foreign countries and three U.S. Territories and has authored over 22 publications including her recent book Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes Book 3: – “Make Stuff and Love People”.

2 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE –2 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 2 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 2 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 2 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 2 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 2 Contact Hour

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.

ODL 281: Artful Healing: The Power of Therapeutic Doodling

by

Created On: 6/25/24 Revised on: 11/20/24

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery that is both relaxing and energizing. In this engaging session, participants will explore the therapeutic benefits of doodling, unlocking a pathway to mindfulness and stress relief. Guided by the creator of Therapeutic Doodling, you’ll learn to channel your thoughts and emotions into creative expressions on paper, fostering a sense of calm and mental well-being. No artistic experience is necessary – just bring an open mind and a willingness to embrace the healing potential of doodling in this empowering and rejuvenating hour of self-care.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Summarize doodling as a tool for self-expression and stress relief 
  • Discover mindfulness through doodling, engaging in the present moment to reduce stress and enhance mental clarity
  • Demonstrate therapeutic doodling skills into their daily lives, personally and professionally, by applying practical techniques and insights for ongoing stress reduction and improved well-being

Presenter(s):

Carin Channing, LCSW, Certified Living Inquiries Facilitator, Somatic and Mindfulness-based Therapist, and Author

Carin Channing, LCSW, is a speaker, trainer, author, and therapist whose therapeutic doodling books and teachings have reached into schoolrooms, prisons, architecture firms, state parks, and other institutions. Southwest Airlines developed a doodling program based on Carin’s work. With over 17 years in the field, her focus is on practical tools, melding mindfulness, neuroscience, and creativity. Creator of The Therapy Booth (like Lucy from Peanuts), Doodle Outreach (Connecting the World through Simple Creativity), and other interactive public art projects, Carin leads people in the experience of living from their authentic, all-inclusive spirits. Carin has led programs for participants all over the world and continues to be surprised by the simple, fun, and exciting efficacy of her tools. Carin Channing is the author of 365 Days of Doodling: Discovering the Joys of Being Creative Every Day (2015, Intentional Publishing) and Doodle Book Junior – 101 Creative Prompts for Kids (2016, Intentional Publishing).

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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.

ODL 280: Exploring the Role of Spirituality in Aging

by

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.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE Credit
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour

Created On: 7/9/2024 Revised On: 1/9/2025

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups:

4. Counseling Services
6. Case Management

Overview:

The aging process can certainly affect the spirit and one’s spiritual life. This training will explore how spirituality and religion impact the well-being, physical, and mental health of elders. Learners will gain information on how to obtain a spiritual history using various assessment frameworks. Therapeutic interventions such as a life review will be presented, and clinicians will have increased perspectives on the pivotal role of spirituality in aging and how to support clients in using their spirituality to enhance well-being.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify the impacts of spirituality on an aging person’s well-being, physical, and mental health.
  • Describe at least three methods of identifying and supporting elders’ spirituality in clinical practice
  • Examine assessment and intervention tools for enhancing client spirituality

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 80’s related.

ODL 282: Empowering Independence: An Overview of Free or Low-Cost Assistive Technology Resources for Aging and Disabled Individuals

by

Created On: 6/25/24

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Throughout all phases of our clients’ lifespans, helping professionals are tasked with understanding and locating appropriate resources (especially resources that are free or affordable) for their clients who are aging and/or disabled.  In this comprehensive overview of assistive technology (AT) resources, helping professionals will enhance their knowledge of free or low-cost options to help their clients of all ages who are disabled or aging. Using a case study model, this training will focus on Georgia’s Tools for Life program as a representative example of AT services and will also show participants how to locate programs in their states. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of AT, its applications, and how it can significantly improve the lives of individuals with disabilities, including the aging population. Additionally, the course will explore various funding options and provide real-life case scenarios to illustrate the practical use of AT in different situations.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Define Assistive Technology (AT) and its role in enhancing independence and improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, including the aging population.
  • Identify key AT programs and services provided by AT Resource Centers, with a specific focus on Georgia’s Tools for Life program and understand the range of AT options and funding sources available.
  • Apply knowledge of AT to real-life case scenarios involving individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions, demonstrating the ability to recommend suitable AT solutions, make appropriate referrals, and assess potential funding needs for clients.

Presenter:

Triff Cook, MBA, CMC served as the Director of Client Services for over 15 years at a large home care company.  In addition, Triff is also a Geriatric Care Manager.  A Geriatric Care Manager is a health and human services specialist who helps families who are caring for older relatives. The Geriatric Care Manager is trained and experienced in any of several fields related to care management. Triff is certified in Alzheimer’s Care and is a resource for families of older adults and others with chronic needs, including helping those suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or Parkinson’s or exhibiting symptoms of dementia.  She speaks often to groups on topics related to healthy aging. 

Triff  is a graduate of Dartmouth College and has an MBA from Emory University.  She received her certification in Geriatric Care Management in 2009 from the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, now known as Aging Life Care Association.  A resident of Atlanta since 1980, Triff paints gardens and is learning to play bridge-a game long associated with healthy aging!

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit**
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

** ACE individual course approval meets the NJ Board of Social Work Examiners requirements for individual course approval pursuant to NJ Code 13:44G-6.4.16

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.

ODL 278 Home Modifications and Resources to Know for Professionals Working with the Aging Population

by

Created On: 7/2/24

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Are you a helping professional looking to enhance your skills and better assist your clients? This training on home modifications and other resources is designed to empower you to make a significant difference in the lives of those you serve. Explore practical solutions for improving safety, enhancing independence, and reducing caregiver burdens through home modifications, such as structural changes and adaptive equipment. We’ll address the challenges and cost-effective options for making homes more accessible and comfortable. Additionally, you’ll learn creative strategies for helping clients who require 24/7 supervision and discover essential resources to overcome transportation barriers, ensuring your clients receive the best care. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and impact the lives of your clients. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Name at least three novel home modifications that improve safety and independence
  • Identify at least three area alternative transportation options and tips for maximizing their use
  • Discover multiple ways to help families create a plan for providing 24/7 supervision

Presenter(s):

Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP, CLVT

Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP, CLVT, received her doctorate in occupational therapy from Creighton University. She is certified in both Living in Place and Low Vision Therapy.  Dr. Archie has over 15 years of experience in home health and elder focused practice settings which led her to start AskSAMIE, a curated marketplace to make aging in place possible for anyone, anywhere! Answer some questions about the problems the person is having and then a personalized cart of adaptive equipment and resources is provided. She is also the founder of AccessAble Living, a company whose mission is also to adapt environments to fit the needs of older adults and serves clients in person in the Kansas City area.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour.

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.

ODL 279: Mental Health Treatment for Adolescents

by

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.

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 5 CE Credits
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact Hours

Created On: 7/1/2024 Revised On: 1/7/25

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

1. Clinical Intake and Screening
2. Clinical Assessment
3. Treatment Plan
4. Counseling Services
5. Documentation
7. Discharge and Continuing Care

Overview:

Do you work with adolescents and are searching for valuable perspectives and tangible mental health interventions? Adolescents require unique therapeutic engagement and relational strategies to ensure maximum treatment engagement and success. This training will begin with a summary of adolescent psychosocial development, elements of clinical case conceptualization, and present key recommendations for increasing engagement with this age group. The use of Motivational Interviewing skills will be highlighted to encourage MI skill-based dialogue with youth around substance use. Practical clinical interventions to address anxiety and mood disorders will be presented from the therapeutic models of CBT, DBT and ACT. Video demonstrations and case studies will encourage learners to evaluate best practices in mental health treatment for adolescents and provide a wide range of therapeutic options to use immediately with this group.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Discover a broad understanding of adolescent mental health issues and influences of psychosocial development on substance use, anxiety, and depression.
  • Explain how the spirit of Motivational Interviewing enhances adolescent engagement around discussions related to substance use.
  • Recognize the unique treatment needs of each adolescent client to formulate treatment strategies and interventions.
  • Plan and implement intervention strategies that are evidenced-based, stress practicality, and engage the adolescent client.
  • Name at least five concrete clinical therapeutic interventions that are appropriate and recommended for use with adolescent clients.

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 80’s related.

CA-ODL 260: Managing Resistance when Working with Seniors and Their Loved Ones

by

Created on 09/28/2023 Revised on 9/30/2024

Sponsored By: Connect America

Target Audience:

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

Overview

Working with seniors and their loved ones can be challenging yet rewarding work. Presented by Rebecca Abenante, MA, MSW, LSW ASW-G, Healthy Aging Coordinator and Geriatrics Fellowship Program Coordinator at Atlantic Health System, this course engages in a discussion around managing resistance when working with seniors and their care partners. Participants will leave with new insights, tools, and resources for your work with older adults and their loved ones. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify some of the challenges faced by caregivers and solutions that can be implemented
  • Name some ethical principles/dilemmas that can arise around caregiving, care partner mental health and advanced care planning and how the helping professional can assist in resolving these  
  • Restate two best practices and resources around Advance Care Planning with seniors and their care partners

Presenter:

Rebecca Abenante, MA, MSW, LSW, ASW-G

Rebecca Abenante coordinates the Healthy Aging Program at Atlantic Health System and has been involved with a wide variety of geriatric services at Morristown Medical Center since 2009.  With the addition of a second fellow position in 2021, Rebecca also became the Geriatrics Fellowship Program Coordinator at Morristown Medical Center. Rebecca has been working with seniors and their families for more than 20 years in a variety of settings, including senior affordable housing, assisted living, skilled nursing and acute care.  Through the Healthy Aging Program’s hotline, community presentations and outpatient social work consultation at the David and Joan Powell Center for Healthy Aging’s Geriatric Assessment Center, she has experience educating and guiding older adults and their caregivers towards appropriate services and supports.

In addition to her work with Atlantic Health System, Rebecca has been an adjunct professor at William Paterson University in the Department of Public Health since 2014 and teaches undergraduate students about social gerontology.  She has a Bachelor’s of Sociology and Certificate in Gerontology from Kean University, a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a Masters of Social Work degree and Certificate in Aging from Rutgers University and is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of New Jersey. Rebecca is also certified by the National Association of Social Workers as an Advanced Social Worker in Gerontology.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Ethics CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Ethics Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors: 1 Ethics Hour or 1 Contact Hour*
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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

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.

ODL 276: Culturally Proficient Leadership for Helping Professionals

by

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

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.

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 Ethics CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 5 CE Credits
Counselors – 5 Contact Hours or 5 Ethics Hours*
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Ethics Hours

Created on 04/26/2024

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:

Being a culturally proficient leader is more than your professional role, this is learning for all of us as helping professionals. Whether a leader in the workplace or in the community, your title is not of importance. What is important is the difference you want to make and are making in the lives of your community, workplace, and clients. A culturally proficient leader is one who intentionally focuses on equity, diversity, and resources to guide others on their own journey of cultural proficiency. The journey to becoming a culturally proficient leader is an individual journey that will lead to organizational change. This full day event will cover the beginning steps of starting that individual journey, as well as many resources and tools. We will discuss how individuals become culturally proficient leaders and make systemic organizational change. Throughout the day, we will discuss our ethical obligation as  helping professionals regarding cultural proficient leadership. By the end of this interactive workshop, participants will have a new perspective on their role as culturally proficient leaders and on building a culturally proficient and equitable community within their organization. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Describe a culturally proficient leader
  • Identify leadership theories that support culturally proficient leadership and our ethical obligations
  • Discover three essential elements of being a culturally proficient leader
  • Examine two barriers to becoming a culturally proficient leader
  • Discover two individual steps that an individual can take to becoming a culturally proficient leader

Presenter:

Dr. Jean Ferguson Ruffin is an assistant professor in the Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia. She teaches graduate courses in educational leadership, specializing in school law and ethics, educational equity, and culturally proficient leadership. Her research agenda is primarily focused on culturally proficient leadership. Prior to her work in higher education, she worked in K12 education as a consultant, an associate superintendent of schools, and a school improvement specialist.    

ODL 268: Ethical Leadership Institute: An Exploration of Leadership Principles and Ethics for Helping Professionals to Improve Outcomes

by

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

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.

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 Ethics CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 5 CE Credits
Counselors  – 5 Ethics Hours or 5 Contact Hours*
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact Hours

Created on: 4/26/2024 Revised on: 5/6/2025

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:

According to recent research, Ethical Leadership is “leadership demonstrating and promoting normatively appropriate conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships.”  This definition embodies the ethical codes of social workers, counselors, nurses and case managers.  In this dynamic training we explore the traits and best practices of ethical leaders, servant leaders, and practical ways to implement these in your daily jobs and lives.  Our training begins with discussions of ethical standards around leadership and examining ethical principles from our various codes that correspond with strong ethical leadership.  Then, we explore the qualities of servant leadership which can serve as a firm foundation of ethical leadership and best practices to implement ethical leadership principles.  Finally, this training ends with discussions around new ethical perspectives we may have gained. As we strive for excellence in our professions, this training allows you to explore best practices in ethical leadership with the goal of ultimately improving outcomes for our clients.  

Course Objectives:

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

  • Name five ethical standards (from social work, counseling, case management and nursing) and state how they overlap the principles of ethical leadership in the different disciplines 
  • Discover three ethical principles and traits that can assist as you may move into a leadership role 
  • Identify three standards from servant leadership as they apply to ethical leadership
  • Examine the five qualities necessary and ethical perspectives to cultivate leadership skills
  • Summarize their role in becoming or remaining active leaders who serve their profession, the public and allied professionals.

Presenters:

Jean Ferguson Ruffin, J.D., Ed.D, Assistant Professor in the Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement at the University of West Georgia

Dr. Jean Ferguson Ruffin is an assistant professor in the Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia. She teaches graduate courses in educational leadership, specializing in school law and ethics, educational equity, and culturally proficient leadership. Her research agenda is primarily focused on culturally proficient leadership. Prior to her work in higher education, she worked in K12 education as a consultant, an associate superintendent of schools, and a school improvement specialist.

Jessica Patterson, LMSW, DSW, and CEU Creations Educational Manager

Jessica Patterson, LMSW, DSW, is a licensed social worker with over ten years of experience working in different systems. Jessica has a strong passion for teaching, training, and professional development. She also has a strong background around creating trauma informed systems, social emotional behavioral health and the implementation of community and individual support systems. 

Jessica has created and facilitated many professional development trainings throughout her career. Jessica’s role at CEU Creations includes developing curriculum, working with licensure boards, and presenting at various CE trainings. 

Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in organizational management and sociology from Ashford University. She received her Master’s in Social Work from University of Iowa and her Doctoral degree in Social Work from Capella University. Jessica is a licensed Social Worker through the state of Iowa. Jessica currently lives in Iowa with her husband, four children, two dogs, and cat. Any spare moment that Jessica has is usually spent running or reading. 

ODL 277: Dementia and Planning for the Future: Living Wills, Goals of Care, Advance Directives, and Honoring People’s Wishes

by

Created on 04/03/2024 Revised on 9/30/24

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Worldwide the number of people who will experience dementia is projected to increase from 47 million in 2015 to 132 million by 2050 (Gaster, et al. 2017). End-of- life planning is important for everyone, but standard advance directives are often not helpful for people who develop dementia. Standard advance directives generally address rare scenarios such as if someone were to fall into a permanent coma, but fail to provide guidance for the most common reason people lose decision-making capacity: dementia. This session will explore the many options available for helping guide advance care planning for dementia, with special attention to the use of dementia-specific advance directives. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Name the different components of the dementia directive and how it differs from forms which designate a health agent or power of attorney
  • Name two best practices and resources to improve advance care planning with seniors and their care partners
  • Identify the goal directed options for a dementia specific advanced directive

Presenter

Barak Gaster, MD, FACP, Professor of Medicine, University of Washington, Director of the Cognition in Primary Care Program 

Dr. Gaster has been an educator and primary care physician since 1998, where he has gained a national reputation for creating solutions to difficult problems in medicine. He is a member of the Hastings Center Workgroup on Ethics and Dementia, a member of the Washington Dementia Action Collaborative, and on the leadership team which developed the most recent edition of the CDC’s Healthy Brain Initiative. The Dementia Directive he helped develop has been downloaded more than 150,000 times and has been featured in The New York Times and on NPR.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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.

ODL 271: Helping at the Crossroads:  End-of-Life, Ethics, Grief, Rituals and Much More

by

Created on 03/29/2024

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Grief is a normal response of sorrow, heartache, and confusion after losing someone or something important to that person. Helping professionals are often called upon to help others through their grief and loss even when they are experiencing those same feelings. Feelings of grief and loss can be compounded when circumstances surrounding the loss are traumatic as well. In this course, hospice and palliative care nurse Jenny Buckley, RN, BSN, CHPN, will guide participants through a discussion on the ethics of end of life care through a complex case scenario review. Then Gabby Jimenez, creator of The Hospice Heart, will lead participants through rituals that bring comfort and care to patients, their families, and helping professionals, as well as discuss other tools professionals can use to deal with grief and loss in traumatic situations. To fully participate in this workshop,  participants will need to have a candle, lighter, something to take notes with, and journal. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify symptoms of grief
  • Describe how rituals can be beneficial in comforting people dealing with grief and loss
  • Name three emotional and physical effects of grief
  • Name one ethical principle that is important to adhere to during the end-of-life stage
  • Recognize the importance of following your professions ethical code when dealing with end-of-life circumstances

Presenters:

Jenny Buckley, RN, BSN, CHPN

Jenny Buckley is a hospice and palliative care nurse with over twenty years of experience caring for individuals with serious advanced illness and their families. Driven by her passion for helping patients navigate their illness experience while keeping their quality of life in mind, Jenny takes pride in providing the best complete care planning and decision assistance for those she serves. As founder of Jenny Buckley Care Matters, which she started in 2020, her goals include using her extensive personal and professional experience to provide guidance and resources during a family’s serious illness experience. In addition to providing support and presence for those in her care, Jenny is also a cancer survivor, blogger on her site HOPEspot and a national speaker on topics surrounding hospice and palliative care. Jenny lives in Roswell, Georgia with her husband, Kevin, and her two sons, Ryan  and Sean.  You can best keep up with Jenny’s activities on her website, www.jennybuckleycarematters.com.

Gabrielle Jimenez, LVN, CHPLN, Hospice Nurse, End of Life Doula, Author, Educator, and Founder of The Hospice Heart with over 143,000 followers

Gabrielle “Gabby” Jimenez is a hospice nurse, an end-of-life doula, and a conscious dying educator. She has written four books, writes a weekly blog, and has a hospice Facebook page which has 143,000 followers. Her focus is on trying to change the culture relative to death and dying; helping others to feel more comfortable talking about death. And while she sees a lot of death, what she really finds joy in, is her lessons, which are about love, life, culture, tradition, and faith. She combines her experience as a hospice nurse with her in-depth doula training to help her to be more present at the bedside, bringing both patient and family together at that intimate moment of death. She teaches courses on end-of-life care which are helpful to anyone who works in this field, offering guidance to someone who is navigating or caring for someone who has a terminal illness. She also teaches two Ritual & Ceremony classes; one that focuses on grief and loss, and another that focuses on forgiveness of self and others. The legacy she hopes to leave behind is that she helped improve the way people are cared for when they die, and that she inspired others to do this work well.

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 2 Ethics and 3 Clinical CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work –  5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Counselors
5 Contact Hours or 2 Ethics and 3 Contact Hours*
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours

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

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.

ODL 275: Too Much Stuff: Hoarding Disorder in Older Adults

by

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.

2 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 2 CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 2 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 2 CE Credits
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 2 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 2 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 2 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 2 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 2 Contact Hours

Revised on 05/16/2024

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups:

1. Clinical Intake and Screening
2. Clinical Assessment
3. Treatment Plan
4. Counseling Services
6. Case Management

Overview:

What do providers need to know and understand about hoarding disorder in older adults? This training will focus on the etiology of hoarding in older adults, including diagnostic criteria and assessment. Treatment approaches and strategies for supporting older clients and families will be discussed. Learners will obtain increased knowledge, perspective, and confidence in working with older adults who hoard.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Describe the etiology of hoarding in older adults and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for hoarding disorder
  • Discover best practices and treatment approaches for managing hoarding disorder in older adults
  • Identify methods of supporting family members and hoarding resources

Presenter:

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, and 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 80’s related.

ODL 273: Promoting Resilience and Growth: Practicing through a Trauma Informed Lens

by

Created on 4/25/2024

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

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.

3 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 3 Ethics CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 3 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 3 CE Credits
Counselors 3 Ethics Hours or 3 Contact Hours*
NBCC ACEP – 3 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 3 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 3 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 3 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 3 Ethics Hours

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups:

4. Counseling Services
6. Case Management

Overview:

Trauma Informed Care has been all the buzz with organizations being trauma informed and practitioners utilizing a trauma informed approach, but have you wondered what this actually looks like? Do you want to know how you can be trauma informed or how to assess your own trauma informed approach? If you answered “yes”, then this course is for you! Participants learn how to implement a framework in which they  recognize, respond, and empower the populations they work with. Throughout the course we discuss the importance of relationships, regulation, and resilience and learn about many different strategies to promote the three R’s.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Describe the three R’s of trauma informed care
  • Discover strategies that are trauma informed to use in practice
  • Evaluate their own practice and whether it is trauma informed

Presenter:

Jessica Patterson, LMSW, DSW, is a licensed social worker with over ten years of experience working in different systems. Jessica has a strong passion for teaching, training, and professional development. She also has a strong background around creating trauma informed systems, social emotional behavioral health and the implementation of community and individual support systems. 

Jessica has created and facilitated many professional development trainings throughout her career. Jessica’s role at CEU Creations includes developing curriculum, working with licensure boards, and presenting at various CE trainings. 

Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in organizational management and sociology from Ashford University. She received her Master’s in Social Work from University of Iowa and her Doctoral degree in Social Work from Capella University. Jessica is a licensed Social Worker through the state of Iowa. Jessica currently lives in Iowa with her husband, four children, two dogs, and cat. Any spare moment that Jessica has is usually spent running or reading.

ODL 272: Women and Trauma for Helping Professionals

by

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.

2 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 2 CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 2 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 2 CE Credits
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 2 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 2 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 2 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 2 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 2 Contact Hours

Created on: 2/8/2024 Revised on: 12/3/2024

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups:

4. Counseling Services
6. Case Management

Overview:

This presentation will help individuals understand the variety of causes of trauma throughout a woman’s lifetime, and how trauma manifests in women throughout their lifetime and in different roles. There will be a specific focus on understanding the long-term impacts of childhood abuse and neglect on a woman’s self-esteem and ability to advocate for herself, as well as acute traumas resulting in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Participants will learn risk factors that contribute to repetitive trauma, including the ACE study. Participants will leave the training with a better understanding of the “domino effect” of trauma in women and how it impacts generations, as well as how to best provide compassionate support and referral when appropriate and necessary.

Course Objectives:

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

  •  Recognize how trauma manifests as a woman ages, as well as the generational impacts
  •  Discover how to interact and assess people with different levels of trauma
  •  Identify the stages of change and how to support individuals in different parts of their life journey

Presenter:

Marie Selleck, LMSW, CAADC, and Owner of Marie E Selleck Therapy and ME Selleck Coaching

Marie is a licensed therapist in the state of Michigan and specializes in the treatment of PTSD, substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, self-esteem. She helps her clients find confidence, happiness, and security by equipping them with the tools they need to better understand their history, and how it has impacted their conditioning and thinking patterns, so they can better understand themselves and make the change they want.

Marie is also an online empowerment coach for women who want to recover from the impacts of a mother who was/is not emotionally present in their lives. She focuses on empowering women to recognize that their worth is not determined by their mother’s reactions, affection, or approval, but is determined by how they wholeheartedly live out their values. Marie helps women gain a deeper understanding of how the attachment to an unhealthy mother can lead to challenges with self-esteem, boundaries, and relationship; as well as how to re-define themselves the way THEY want to be, connected to their own emotions, so they can live their most sincere life.

www.meselleckcoaching.com
www.mariesellecktherapy.com

ODL 267: Sharing the Care and Improving Family Dynamics

by

Created on 9/7/23

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Caregiving responsibilities piled on top of existing family, work, and personal responsibilities can be overwhelming. Family caregivers need more help but have difficulty articulating what is needed from family members. Elizabeth Miller, founder of Happy Healthy Caregiver and Certified Caregiving Consultant, will share how helping professionals can support caregivers with tried and true resources.  The overall goal is to create a sustainable caregiving environment while preserving the independence of the care recipient and the helping professionals typically serve as advocates to achieve that goal. Attendees will examine different ways to elevate that advocacy, while serving on the care team. 

Course Objectives:

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

  •  Define the term ‘care team’ and the vital components
  •  Describe effective care team communication for helping professionals
  • Identify components that helping professionals should address in order to have a productive family meeting that aligns with caregiving responsibilities

Presenter:

Elizabeth Miller, Happy Healthy Caregiver, Caregiving Expert and Coach

Elizabeth Miller is a family caregiver advocate, speaker, author, and Certified Caregiving Consultant. Elizabeth’s firsthand experiences caring for aging parents with chronic and terminal illnesses and for a sibling with developmental disabilities inspired her to create Happy Healthy Caregiver in 2015. Through her coaching services, speaking, award-winning podcast, book, and online community, Elizabeth helps family caregivers infuse caregiving and self-care with their busy lives. She is the host of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast on the Whole Care Network, author of Just for You: a Daily Self-Care Journal and facilitates an Atlanta support group for family caregivers called the Atlanta Daughterhood Circle. Elizabeth is also an ally and caregiver retreat program guide for the Brutally Beautiful Foundation.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
National Association of Social Work- New Jersey- 1 CE Credit
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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.

ODL 265: Maintaining Ethics and Boundaries for Helping Professionals with a Focus on Technology and Self-Care

by

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

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.

2 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 2 Ethics CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 2 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 2 CE Credits
Counselors – 2 Ethics Hours or 2 Contact Hours*
NBCC ACEP – 2 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 2 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 2 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing –  2 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 2 Ethics Hours

Created on: 08/10/2023 Revised on: 5/27/25

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:

Establishing and maintaining boundaries as a helping professional is essential, aiming to protect the  client, the professional, and the professional’s employer. These boundaries help to avoid or reduce emotional distress and facilitate open, safe, and transparent communication that prioritizes the needs of the client while maintaining necessary boundaries for all.  Understanding these boundaries is also part of our ethical code for social workers, counselors, case managers, and nurses.  This training will focus on boundary issues around social media, internet searches, and electronic record keeping. In addition, we will discuss the importance of ethics and boundaries in maintaining our own mental health as helping professionals. This training will provide many tips and resources for helping professionals to take and utilize in the field right away! 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Describe the importance of social media policies for boundaries
  • List examples of when searching for client data online may or may not be acceptable
  • Identify the ethical standards and ethical decision-making models used by mental health professionals in relation to compassion fatigue, burnout, and self-care

Presenter:

Jessica Patterson, LMSW, DSW, and CEU Creations Educational Manager

Jessica Patterson, LMSW, DSW, is a licensed social worker with over ten years of experience working in different systems. Jessica has a strong passion for teaching, training, and professional development. She also has a strong background around creating trauma informed systems, social emotional behavioral health and the implementation of community and individual support systems. 

Jessica has created and facilitated many professional development trainings throughout her career. Jessica’s role at CEU Creations includes developing curriculum, working with licensure boards, and presenting at various CE trainings.

Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in organizational management and sociology from Ashford University. She received her Master’s in Social Work from University of Iowa and her Doctoral degree in Social Work from Capella University. Jessica is a licensed Social Worker through the state of Iowa. Jessica currently lives in Iowa with her husband, four children, two dogs, and cat. Any spare moment that Jessica has is usually spent running or reading.

ODL 264: An Overview of Ethics and Boundaries for Helping Professionals with a Focus on the Intersection of Ethics and the Law

by

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

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.

2 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 2 Ethics CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 2 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 2 CE Credits
Counselors – 2 Ethics Hours or 2 Contact Hours*
NBCC ACEP – 2 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 2 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 2 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 2 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 2 Ethics Hours

Created on: 7/25/2023 Revised on: 5/2/2025

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Establishing and maintaining boundaries as a helping professional is essential, aiming to protect the client, the professional, and the professional’s employer. These boundaries help to avoid or reduce emotional distress and facilitate open, safe, and transparent communication that prioritizes the needs of the client while maintaining necessary boundaries for all.  Gaining knowledge of the relevant laws and ethics that inform and guide our practice is crucial for all helping professionals.  This training will focus on our ethical obligations around communication/boundaries as helping professionals and the unique challenges we may face in healthcare settings. We will take a deeper look at the intersection of our ethics and laws through case scenarios and various activities. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Explain how ethics and the law intersect to complicate ethical dilemmas
  • Identify the concepts of duty to report and duty to evaluate
  • Summarize a decision-making model when an ethical or boundary issue occurs

Presenter:

Jessica Patterson, LMSW, DSW, and CEU Creations Educational Manager

Jessica Patterson, LMSW, DSW, is a licensed social worker with over ten years of experience working in different systems. Jessica has a strong passion for teaching, training, and professional development. She also has a strong background around creating trauma informed systems, social emotional behavioral health and the implementation of community and individual support systems. 

Jessica has created and facilitated many professional development trainings throughout her career. Jessica’s role at CEU Creations includes developing curriculum, working with licensure boards, and presenting at various CE trainings. 

Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in organizational management and sociology from Ashford University. She received her Master’s in Social Work from University of Iowa and her Doctoral degree in Social Work from Capella University. Jessica is a licensed Social Worker through the state of Iowa. Jessica currently lives in Iowa with her husband, four children, two dogs, and cat. Any spare moment that Jessica has is usually spent running or reading.

ODL 260: Managing Resistance when Working with Seniors and Their Loved Ones

by

Created on 09/28/2023 Revised on 9/30/2024

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

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

Overview

Working with seniors and their loved ones can be challenging yet rewarding work. Presented by Rebecca Abenante, MA, MSW, LSW ASW-G, Healthy Aging Coordinator and Geriatrics Fellowship Program Coordinator at Atlantic Health System, this course engages in a discussion around managing resistance when working with seniors and their care partners. Participants will leave with new insights, tools, and resources for your work with older adults and their loved ones. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify some of the challenges faced by caregivers and solutions that can be implemented
  • Name some ethical principles/dilemmas that can arise around caregiving, care partner mental health and advanced care planning and how the helping professional can assist in resolving these  
  • Restate two best practices and resources around Advance Care Planning with seniors and their care partners

Presenter:

Rebecca Abenante, MA, MSW, LSW, ASW-G

Rebecca Abenante coordinates the Healthy Aging Program at Atlantic Health System and has been involved with a wide variety of geriatric services at Morristown Medical Center since 2009.  With the addition of a second fellow position in 2021, Rebecca also became the Geriatrics Fellowship Program Coordinator at Morristown Medical Center. Rebecca has been working with seniors and their families for more than 20 years in a variety of settings, including senior affordable housing, assisted living, skilled nursing and acute care.  Through the Healthy Aging Program’s hotline, community presentations and outpatient social work consultation at the David and Joan Powell Center for Healthy Aging’s Geriatric Assessment Center, she has experience educating and guiding older adults and their caregivers towards appropriate services and supports.

In addition to her work with Atlantic Health System, Rebecca has been an adjunct professor at William Paterson University in the Department of Public Health since 2014 and teaches undergraduate students about social gerontology.  She has a Bachelor’s of Sociology and Certificate in Gerontology from Kean University, a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a Masters of Social Work degree and Certificate in Aging from Rutgers University and is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of New Jersey. Rebecca is also certified by the National Association of Social Workers as an Advanced Social Worker in Gerontology.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Ethics CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Ethics Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors: 1 Ethics Hour or 1 Contact Hour*
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

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

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.

ODL 263: An Overview of Motivational Interviewing With a Focus on Older Adults and Resistance

by

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.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE Credit
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour

Created on 07/12/2023 Revised on 4/22/2025

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups:

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

Motivational Interviewing is an ethical, effective technique for professionals in many practice settings to engage in meaningful conversations with clients to help facilitate attitude and behavior change.  This workshop examines a brief definition and history, theoretical framework, style and spirit, process, and techniques of motivational interviewing.  The workshop also explores how biases and diversity influences behavior and services, and provides tools for reflection, self-monitoring and regulation to manage personal values and maintain professional standards of practice. Participants will receive examples and tools for working with older adults and dealing with resistance. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Recall the basic terminology and framework of motivational interviewing
  • Examine utilizing motivational interviewing when working with older adults
  • Describe the motivational interviewing process

Presenter:

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. DiNovo 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 three years as Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Education for USC and eight years as Prevention Specialist for adolescents and their families at LRADAC.

ODL 269: Healthcare Decision-Making: Informed Consent, Capacity, and Free Will (oh my!)

by

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

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.

2 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 2 Ethics CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 2 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 2 CE Credits
Counselors – 2 Ethics Hours or 2 Contact Hours*
NBCC ACEP – 2 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 2 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 2 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 2 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 2 Ethics Hours

Created on 08/24/2023 Revised on 5/29/2025

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Informed consent is a critical aspect of patient autonomy and respecting the dignity and worth of our patients. The consent process empowers patients to make informed decisions about their own care, treatment, and participation in medical research. There is an art and craft to high quality informed consent, often lost in the increasingly virtual, fast-paced healthcare environment. Within the informed consent process, there is an assumption that the patient has the ability to process the information they are receiving, weigh the benefits and consequences, and make a knowledgeable decision. When there is concern about the patient’s insight and judgment during this process, the next step is a capacity assessment. This presentation will begin with a discussion of best practices and principles of informed consent and then move into a discussion of how to assess decision-making capacity. The speaker will also explore legal and ethical principles at play when discussing decision-making capacity, and how a clinician can move forward when a patient makes an “unwise” decision.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Define the principles of informed consent
  • Describe the triggers for a capacity assessment
  • Discover the ethical principles at play when assessing decision-making capacity
  • Identify complex situations that require additional system support

Presenter:

Lisa Bednarz, LCSW, CMAC, ACM-SW, ASW-G, Regional Director of Case Management for Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health

Lisa began her career serving as a community guardian for incapacitated older adults before joining NewYork-Presbyterian’s distinguished geriatrics team, and ultimately moving fully into healthcare leadership. She has front-line experience navigating the intersection of the healthcare and legal systems and uses this knowledge to educate physicians on ethical issues in gerontology, including capacity assessments and elder abuse. She has developed and implemented screening tools and response protocols to address elder abuse within the acute care setting. Lisa has advanced training in trauma-focused care, family systems, and healthcare management. She is a former Hartford Fellow in Geriatric Mental Health and a former advisor for the Vulnerable Elder Protection Team at Weill Cornell Medical College. Lisa operates a small geriatric care management practice and acts as a consultant and speaker on psychosocial health in the aging population and ethical decision-making in work with cognitively impaired clients. 

ODL 262: An Overview of Ethical Leadership:  An Exploration of Leadership Principles and Ethics for Helping Professionals

by

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

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.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Ethics CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE Credit
Counselors – 1 Ethics Hour or 1 Contact Hour*
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Ethics Hour

Created on 07/18/2023 Revised on 4/23/2025

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:

According to recent research, Ethical Leadership is “leadership demonstrating and promoting normatively appropriate conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships.”  This definition embodies the ethical codes of helping professionals.  In this dynamic training we will explore the traits and best practices of ethical leaders, servant leaders and practical ways to implement these in your daily jobs and lives. As we strive for excellence in our professions, this training will allow you to explore best practices in ethical leadership with the goal of ultimately improving outcomes for our clients.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Discover three ethical principles and traits that can assist as you may move into a leadership role 
  • Identify three standards from servant leadership as they apply to ethical leadership
  • Examine the five qualities necessary and ethical perspectives to cultivate leadership skills

Presenter:

Jean Ferguson Ruffin, J.D., Ed.D, Assistant Professor in the Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement at the University of West Georgia

Dr. Jean Ferguson Ruffin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia. She teaches graduate courses in educational leadership, specializing in school law and ethics, educational equity, and culturally proficient leadership. Her research agenda is primarily focused on culturally proficient leadership. Prior to her work in higher education, she worked in K12 education as a consultant, an associate superintendent of schools, and a school improvement specialist.   

ODL 261: Effective Practices in the School Setting for Helping Professionals Symposium

by

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

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.

4 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 4 Ethics CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 4 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 4 CE Credits
Counselors – 4 Ethics Hours or 4 Contact Hours*
NBCC ACEP – 4 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 4 Contact HoursSubstance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 4 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 4 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 4 Ethics Hours

Revised on 10/10/2024

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups:

4. Counseling Services
6. Case Management
8. Legal, Ethical and Professional Development

Overview:

A child spends the second largest amount of time in school, right behind sleep. Therefore, it is imperative that schools are able to serve the whole child while they are there. This course will focus on how school social workers and other professionals can collaborate with school staff to make sure the whole child is being served. This course focuses on attendance. There is a discussion about causes of poor attendance and addressing barriers for students and their families. Innovative interventions will be discussed, and participants will leave with new ideas. There is a discussion about what restorative practices are, how to implement them, and the importance of implementing restorative practices in the school setting. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Name three causes of poor attendance
  • Give examples of attendance interventions
  • Describe how restorative practices are beneficial in the school setting

Presenters:

Ashley Bell, M.Ed., and School Counselor

Ashley Bell, M.Ed. and school counselor, is the face behind Mrs. Bell, The Crafty Counselor. She is a Florida-based elementary school counselor and social-emotional curriculum designer who loves travel, going to the beach, and all things SEL and emotional regulation. Ashley has been a counselor for almost a decade and is passionate about creating resources that leave a lasting impact on children. She specializes in behavior management and helping children learn to self-regulate their emotions. Ashley loves implementing crafty interventions that teach practical skills that, once mastered, can change the course of a child’s life. Learn more about Ashley and her counseling programs at mrsbellthecraftycounselor.com

Nick Swanson, LMSW, School Social Worker and Adjunct Professor

Nick Swanson, LMSW, is a school social worker for the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency, based out of Bettendorf, Iowa. He has been a school social worker, serving schools for over ten years. Prior to his work in schools, he was a mental health professional at a residential facility for at-risk youth. He is an adjunct professor at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. Nick’s focus in schools includes building systems to support social-emotional behavioral needs of students, providing direct services to students and families, and evaluating and supporting students within special education. His work has included great attention on improving practices and policies within districts, and increasing therapeutic supports in schools.