ODL 398: Embodied Masculinity: Supporting Men’s Mental Health Through Somatic Practice

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

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

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

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

Created On:  3/23/26                  

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

This 1-hour continuing education training introduces helping professionals to the Men’s Emotional Leadership Development (MELD) model, emphasizing a somatic, bottom-up approach to supporting men’s mental health. Grounded in Stephen Porges’ polyvagal theory, participants will explore how the nervous system hierarchy and physiological states, such as the freeze response and disassociation, impact a man’s capacity for emotional expression and authentic connection. The training examines how cultural conditioning, trauma, performance pressure, and a lack of community contribute to chronic stress and deeply ingrained shame in men. Through applied frameworks such as the Shake, Act, Connect (SAC) protocol and the Relax, Open, Connect (ROCK) formula, participants will learn practical techniques to help male clients release trapped survival energy, move out of cognitive performance, and into bodily awareness. Ultimately, practitioners will be equipped to foster co-regulation, honor vulnerability, and support men in building emotional resilience and meaningful, restorative communities.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Define the polyvagal theory principles and somatic approaches relevant to men’s emotional health.
  • Identify the components of the SAC and ROCK frameworks used in the MELD model.
  • Differentiate between traditional top-down cognitive approaches and bottom-up somatic approaches in clinical settings.

Presenters:

Owen Marcus, Director of Education and Development at MELD

Owen Marcus is the founder of MELD, a men’s wellness organization focused on building emotional resilience and mental health through somatic and community-based practices. With over 40 years of experience, Owen has been a pioneer in men’s group work, helping men reconnect with their bodies, develop emotional intelligence, and heal through authentic connection with others. His approach integrates mindfulness, somatic therapy, and community as core pillars for sustainable change. Owen is also the author of Grow Up: A Man’s Guide to Masculine Emotional Intelligence, and his work has helped shape a global movement supporting men in living with greater presence, purpose, and depth.

Sharlee R. Dixon, LMSW 

Sharlee Dixon is a dedicated behavioral health professional with nearly two decades of experience as a social worker. As the lead host of the Behavioral Health Today podcast and a key contributor to Triad’s educational team, she sits at the intersection of clinical practice and professional development. Sharlee holds dual master’s degrees in social work and trauma-informed education, bringing a rich, multifaceted perspective to every conversation she leads.

Currently practicing as a school clinician in North Carolina and a renal social worker, Sharlee has served communities across the Carolinas in diverse roles spanning child protective services and both public and postsecondary education. A passionate advocate for holistic well-being, she has presented at local and national conferences on critical topics including trauma-informed care, food deserts, and clinician self-care. Her work is grounded in a strengths-based approach.

Filed Under: PPP

ODL 397: Autism and Trauma: Understanding the Trends and Realities to Provide a Clinically Responsive Treatment Approach

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

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

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 Clinical Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 5 CE credits
Counselors 5 Contact hours
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 5 Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 CE Contact hours

Created On:  3/23/26                  

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

Individuals with autism have an increased tendency to experience trauma and post-traumatic disorder compared with the general population. Dealing with the effects of a traumatic event or circumstance can be multi-faceted and devastating. For those with autism, experiences with trauma may be different, and processing and treating trauma may require an added layer of specialized support. This training will discuss trauma experiences, as well as trauma expressions and responses among individuals with autism. Best practices and implications for practice will also be discussed.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Develop an awareness of the prevalence of trauma as experienced by individuals with autism.
  • Describe reasons for increased trauma experiences among individuals with autism.
  • Explain differences in trauma experiences for those with autism.
  • Summarize strategies to support individuals with autism who have experienced trauma.

Presenter:

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, LMSW, PhD

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, LMSW, PhD is a licensed social worker and an tenured Professor of Social Work at Eastern Michigan University. She received her bachelor’s of science in Special Education from Wayne State University, master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan, and her PhD in Social Work from Wayne State University. She has 20 years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities and their family caregivers. She has worked with individuals with disabilities with co-occurring conditions, including chronic pain. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski has worked as a professor, clinical therapist, teacher, consultant, and speaker. She has published over 90 research articles in scholarly journals and encyclopedias regarding individuals with developmental disabilities, family caregiving, and formal social supports.


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

ODL 396: Healing Hands in the Black Community

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

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

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

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

Created On:  3/20/2026                  

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Racially marginalized communities are disproportionately impacted by trauma due to historical, systemic, and ongoing inequities. This training provides foundational context related to trauma, PTSD, and culturally relevant considerations when supporting individuals in these communities. Participants will learn the three Es of trauma-informed care, review the stages of trauma and recovery, and explore practical ways to use this knowledge to build safety, trust, and supportive therapeutic relationships. The emphasis is on culturally aware practice that honors lived experience and supports healing.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify and describe the three Es of trauma within a trauma-informed care framework.
  • Identify and explain the three stages of trauma and recovery as outlined by Judith Herman.
  • Identify three practical skills for establishing safety when working with individuals from racially marginalized communities.

Presenters:

Jasmin Stephens, LMSW, CCTP, trauma educator and founder of My Favorite Therapist LLC

Jasmin Stephens, LMSW, CCTP, is a clinical therapist, trauma educator, and founder of My Favorite Therapist LLC in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With nearly a decade of experience, she specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma, manage anxiety and depression, process grief, and recover from substance use. Her approach centers on creating compassionate, supportive spaces where people can release what they’ve carried and reconnect with their resilience.

Jasmin has served in leadership roles with Sanford Behavioral Health and Cherry Health, where she guided residential and outpatient programs, supported clinical teams, and advanced initiatives to expand access to care in underserved communities. In her private practice today, she offers individual therapy, clinical supervision, consultation, and continuing education workshops designed to strengthen trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.

Her passion for healing extends internationally. As an educator with the International Center of Trauma Education and Care, Jasmin has provided training and support in refugee camps, orphanages, and post-disaster settings across Ethiopia, Cambodia, Puerto Rico, Madagascar, and beyond. These experiences have shaped her deep commitment to culturally grounded, globally relevant approaches to trauma recovery.

Whether working one-on-one with clients, mentoring clinicians, or leading professional training, Jasmin’s mission is clear: to foster healing, resilience, and meaningful growth.

Bob Smith, LCSW

Bob Smith is a clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, PTSD, and recovery from substance use disorders. He is a graduate of the Grand Valley State University School of Social Work, where he earned both his BSW and MSW. Bob spent much of his career serving the Grand Rapids community through his work and leadership at a local Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), providing care to some of the most underserved and marginalized populations in Kent County.

Bob believes deeply in the power of human connection, healing, and growth. His approach is eclectic and grounded in evidence-based models, guided by the understanding that every person carries strengths and a purpose worth honoring. With advanced training in trauma-informed care—including EMDR, Seeking Safety, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Mindfulness-Based Interventions—Bob has developed a practice, Life’s Pace Counseling, that recognizes the diverse ways trauma impacts individuals across the lifespan and the unique opportunities providers have to support healing and recovery.

Bob remains actively connected to the recovery community in Grand Rapids through service with the Kent County Opioid Task Force and the Grand Rapids Red Project. His commitment to harm reduction and inclusive, trauma-informed practice guides his work with individuals of all identities, genders, and orientations.

ODL 312: Managing Behaviors in Older Adults Presented by: A Place for Mom 4/2/26

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

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

 1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

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

Created on: 11/19/24 Revised on: 8/27/25

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Presented on 4/2/26 at 12:00 pm Eastern. Zoom link will be sent the day prior to view the video.

*This is an asynchronous CE credit. This is a group viewing, but CE credit is individual. You will need to log into your own CEU Creations account after the session to complete the require forms. After you’ve completed the required forms, you’ll be able to download your certificate.

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Providers may find themselves overwhelmed with responding to challenging behaviors from older adults. Whether as a result of neurocognitive disorders, medication side effects, or personality traits, challenging behaviors are stressful for staff to manage and appropriately respond to. Learn about how challenging behaviors may present in older adults, possible origins and key areas to assess, and best practices for responding in person-centered and effective ways. Provider self-management will be discussed as a key factor in appropriately responding to these types of challenging behaviors.

Course Objectives:

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

  1. Describe the dynamics of anxiety and anger in older adults.
  2. Examine various assessment methods for gathering data.
  3. Identify evidenced-based interventions for anger and anxiety in adults.

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 395: Attachment Trauma: Techniques and Strategies to Promote Awareness and Foster Healing

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

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

3 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

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

Created On:  3/11/26                  

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

Trauma has a heavy presence in counseling settings, and it is salient to find effective and efficient ways to help clients heal. As mental health professionals, it is our responsibility to not only work on our traumas but also help our clients identify their traumas and guide them on their healing journey. Individual trauma is an event or circumstance resulting in physical, emotional, and/or life-threatening harm. The event or circumstance has lasting adverse effects on the individual’s mental health, physical health, emotional health, social well-being, and/or spiritual well-being. 

Attachment trauma is one type of trauma that begins in childhood and can shift as individuals form other relationships. For clients to have healthy and meaningful relationships with themselves and others, and understand how they are showing up in those relationships, they must be aware of their attachment styles and heal the wounds creating insecurities within them. 

Integrating various cross-cultural techniques, such as trauma-informed narrative and mindfulness, allows clients to process trauma symptoms in the body, regulate their nervous system, and regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors while effectively meeting the needs of marginalized populations. This presentation will guide you in using specific tools to help increase your client’s awareness of their attachment traumas and insecurities, reduce reactiveness and negative cycles within relationships, and have more self-confidence and self-love.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify attachment formation, style, and trauma.
  • Discuss the concept of attachment wounds and inner child healing.
  • Examine physiological responses and triggers to attachment trauma.
  • Analyze the relationship between core beliefs formed from attachment trauma and unhealthy relationship cycles.
  • Apply mindfulness strategies to provide grounding and help clients address their triggers within personal relationships.
  • Apply trauma-informed narrative to reduce reactiveness and increase self-confidence, strength, and resilience. 

Presenter:

Shama Panjwani, PhD, LPC, ACS, NCC, CCMHC

Dr. Shama Panjwani is an Asian-Indian speaker and expert in trauma-informed care, focusing on attachment, immigration, cultural/racial, and intergenerational traumas while integrating holistic wellness approaches to addressing trauma in a culturally competent manner. She is currently a professor in the clinical mental health counseling program at Keiser University. Dr. Panjwani has a private practice, SoHolisticEnergy Counseling & Consultation, LLC, where she provides clinical services to clients and supervisees. She also provides consulting services to organizations and institutions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) and workplace wellness.

Dr. Panjwani has a PhD in counselor education and supervision with a specialization in cross-cultural psychology and organizational leadership. She is a national certified counselor, a certified clinical mental health counselor, a board certified telemental health provider, licensed professional counselor and an approved clinical supervisor. 

Her research presentations and publication focus on topics such as reducing mental health stigma, immigration, acculturation, trauma, social justice and advocacy, multiculturalism and diversity, psychedelic-assisted therapy, crisis counseling, as well as approaches used to increase cross-cultural awareness and wellness, and leadership skills within academia and other institutions. Dr. Panjwani has been working in the mental health field for more than 9 years. She is actively involved in doing consultations, workshops, and presentations to create awareness and destigmatize mental health and wellness for the Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) community on an individual and organizational level by increasing their access to effective and culturally responsive treatment.

ODL 394: Cyberbullying in Your Professional Space: Dealing with the Emotional Impact

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

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

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 General Continuing Education credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credit
Counselors 1 Contact hour
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 1 Contact hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact hour

Created On:  3/5/2026                  

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

8. Legal, Ethical and Professional Development

Overview:

For mental health professionals, online hostility is no longer rare. From aggressive client reviews to targeted harassment, cyberbullying creates stress that extends beyond the screen, fueling anxiety, burnout, and ethical strain. This training goes beyond awareness and offers actionable strategies to help clinicians stabilize in the moment, restore focus, and support colleagues when a team is under pressure. Participants will leave with evidence-based tools they can apply immediately to safeguard both personal well-being and professional effectiveness.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify the psychological, physiological, and occupational impacts of cyberbullying on clinicians.
  • Apply evidence-based self-regulation techniques proven to reduce stress responses.
  • Apply team stabilization strategies to reduce collective distress and strengthen cohesion.
  • Identify practical coping tools to support ethical and values-driven decision making under pressure.

Presenter:

Krista Martin, MSSW, LISW-CP, LCSW, C-AAIS

Krista Martin is a clinical social worker who is passionate about embracing the human-animal bond and walking with others as they develop the skills necessary to prioritize their own wellbeing and then leverage those skills to build a better system for all.

Krista currently serves as the Special Projects Director for Veterinary Hope Foundation and operates M3 Counseling, a private social work practice specializing in veterinary social work.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioral Sciences from East Texas Baptist University and her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. Krista completed the Post Graduate Veterinary Social Work Certificate Program through the University of Tennessee Knoxville and is a Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist through the Association of Animal Assisted Intervention Professionals.

ODL 393: The Calm Within: Building Inner Peace & Emotional Resilience

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

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

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Clinical Continuing Education credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credit
Counselors 1 Contact hour
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 1 Contact hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact hour

Created On:  3/4/2026                  

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

In this 1-hour course, you will be guided on a journey inward to discover your deeper purpose and joy that fuels you from within. By exploring the connection between your mind and body, you’ll learn how to better understand and manage emotions, strengthen resilience, and build lasting inner peace.

Together, we’ll explore how the limbic system influences your emotional responses and how practical techniques such as naming your emotions, identifying what lies beneath them, and using pranayama breathing can help release tension and restore balance. You will also learn how managing emotions enables you to activate the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for focus, clarity, and wise decision-making.

This session will also help you recognize what is and isn’t within your control. While the outer world cannot always be changed, you can transform your inner world by choosing how you think, feel, and act. By letting go of “unenforceable rules” about how life should be, you’ll step into greater peace, resilience, and freedom. The skills and strategies helping professionals will learn, will be easily transferable to use with their clients. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify their personal “why” and sources of inner joy as a foundation for resilience and purpose-driven living.
  • Explain the role of the limbic system in shaping emotional responses and describe how emotions influence behavior and decision-making.
  • Apply practical strategies for emotional regulation, including naming emotions, uncovering underlying causes, and using pranayama breathing techniques to release tension.
  • Demonstrate ways to cultivate clarity and focus by accessing the prefrontal cortex, letting go of unenforceable rules, and shifting attention toward what is within their control.

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 a national board-certified health and wellness coach. 

In her nursing journey, Rajitha has seen gaps in patient care and the impact chronic medical conditions have 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.

ODL 392: Ethical Considerations in Emergency Mental Healthcare: Navigating Involuntary Commitment and Crisis Response

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* 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.

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

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 Ethics Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 5 CE credits
Counselors 5 Contact hours or 5 Ethics hours
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 5 Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Ethics CE Contact hours

Created On:  3/2/26                  

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

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

Overview:

Many helping professionals face uncertainty about how to respond in a mental health crisis. Ideally, clients experiencing acute psychiatric distress will consent to evaluation and treatment. Unfortunately, barriers such as fear, prior negative experiences, systemic challenges, or psychiatric symptoms (paranoia, delusions, hallucinations, etc.) may prevent individuals from voluntarily seeking help. In such cases, states across the US have legal processes that allow for involuntary evaluation or hospitalization when a clinician determines there is a substantial risk of imminent harm to the self or others, or an inability to provide for one’s own safety. While these processes are designed to protect clients and communities, they are also filled with ethical dilemmas. This course will provide an overview of how to identify and respond to a mental health emergency, explore common clinical and legal considerations in emergency settings, and highlight the ethical standards that guide decision-making when involuntary measures are necessary.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify signs of a mental health emergency.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of suicide/homicide risk assessment, mental status exams, and substance use evaluations.
  • Differentiate between commonly used legal mechanisms for involuntary psychiatric evaluation and treatment across states.
  • Communicate clear expectations for clients and families who may be placed under involuntary hold or evaluation.
  • Apply professional ethical standards when navigating dilemmas in emergency mental health settings.

Presenter:

Ralph Menard, MS, LPC, CPCS, PhD(c)

Ralph Menard has 7 years of experience working in crisis assessment and stabilization.  He currently serves as the Director of Social Services for Coastal Harbor Health Systems in Savannah, GA, and is an adjunct professor at South University.  Ralph is a graduate of Auburn University with a BA in Psychology, an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and is in the dissertation phase of a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Mercer University.  Mr. Menard has conducted several seminars on topics related to trauma, mental illness, and crisis intervention at conferences and seminars in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania.  Mr. Menard has published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Counseling Research and Practice.

ODL 391: Ethical Responsibilities in Risk Assessment: Suicide, Homicide, and Duty to Protect

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* 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.

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

6 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 6 Ethics Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 6 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 6 CE credits
Counselors 6 Contact hours or 6 Ethics hours
NBCC ACEP – 6 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 6 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 6 Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 6 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 6 Ethics CE Contact hours

Created On:  2/27/2026                 

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
8. Legal, Ethical and Professional Development

Overview:

Helping professionals frequently encounter situations where clients express suicidal ideation, threats of violence, or risk of harm to others. These circumstances place practitioners at the intersection of ethical principles, legal mandates, and clinical judgment. This training explores the duty to warn and protect, suicide risk management, and homicide risk assessment through the lens of ethics and professional responsibility. Participants will review key legal cases (such as Tarasoff), professional codes of ethics, and the CCMC Standards of Practice. Case studies and applied tools will guide learners in ethically and clinically sound decision-making, enhancing their confidence and competence in supporting clients while upholding responsibilities to the larger community.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify state laws, legal precedents (e.g., Tarasoff), and professional codes of ethics,  relevant to duty to warn, suicide prevention, and homicide risk assessment.
  • Describe ethical principles as they apply to managing client risk.
  • Apply structured methods for assessing suicide and homicide risk, incorporating validated tools, warning signs, and contextual factors.
  • Evaluate case vignettes to determine ethically appropriate interventions when clients present risks of self-harm or harm to others.
  • Demonstrate decision-making skills that balance client rights with societal protection, documenting interventions in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
  • Formulate ethically sound risk management and intervention strategies to reduce liability and improve client outcomes.

Presenter:

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

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

CarePatrol – ODL 320: Finding Purposefulness in Aging: Using Musical Strategies for Fulfillment

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

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
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour

Created on: 1/24/2025 Revised on: 10/29/2025

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

As our communities recover from the challenges brought on by the global pandemic, many older adults are rethinking the concepts of aging, well-being, and purposefulness. This 1-hour training session will focus on how helping professionals can support seniors in finding meaning, fulfillment, and dignity in their later years. Chris Millett, MM, MT-BC, will provide evidence-based practices and innovative strategies for improving the health and well-being of aging clients by fostering a sense of purpose. You will leave equipped with tools to help your clients explore purposefulness in their lives, improving both emotional and physical outcomes. 

Course Objectives:

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

  • Summarize the concept of purposefulness as it relates to the aging process.
  • Recognize the importance of connectedness and fulfillment in supporting emotional and physical health in older adults.
  • Identify strategies and resources to help seniors explore purpose through creative arts, social engagement, and meaningful activities.

Presenter:

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.

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CarePatrol – ODL 337: Beyond Isolation – The Science of Social Connection and Scalable Solutions for Ending the Loneliness Epidemic

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1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 General 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
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours.
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 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.

Created On: 4/25/25 Revised On: 1/26/26

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Loneliness is more than just a feeling—it has profound impacts on whole health, comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Understanding the mechanisms of loneliness and effective interventions is crucial for improving client well-being. This session will explore the latest research on loneliness, its effects, and how we can help others foster meaningful social connections. We will also discuss scalable solutions, including peer support, technology-driven interventions, and innovative community-based approaches that professionals can integrate into their practice.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Analyze the science of loneliness and its impact on whole health
  • Evaluate different modern interventions that help combat loneliness
  • Identify practical strategies to help clients build meaningful social connections using virtual tools

Presenter:

Weston Ballard, MBA, Founder and CEO of Goldie

Weston Ballard is the founder and CEO of Goldie, a mental health platform leveraging AI to deliver personalized group support for family caregivers across America. Prior to launching Goldie, Weston served as a research fellow with the Stanford Center on Longevity’s New Map of Life initiative, where he examined how social connections evolve with age and advanced public-private strategies to address the loneliness epidemic. Weston received his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and was honored with the Miller Social Change Leadership Award for his work in longevity and social innovation.

His leadership experience spans roles as a partner at Prufrock Ventures, an engagement leader in Deloitte Consulting’s applied innovation practice, and a board member at The Center on Colfax, the largest LGBTQ+ community center in the Rockies. Weston now joins the Stanford Center on Longevity advisory council, bringing a proven record of mission-driven innovation and a commitment to fostering healthier, social capital-rich communities.

ODL 390: Understanding and Integrating Client Spiritual Background and Worldview

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

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

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 Clinical Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 5 CE credits
Counselors 5 Contact hours
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 5 Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact hours

Created On:  2/23/26                  

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

When seeking to understand those we serve, spirituality is often relegated to a single question on intake forms. Though it is an important aspect of complete wellness, spirituality is an often-overlooked dimension of client well-being. In this 5-hour training, we will restore client spiritual background and worldview as an essential piece of client understanding and framework for care. 

From spiritual trauma to strong convictions, to disparities and barriers experienced by some populations, understanding the spiritual background of clients can deepen client conceptualization and improve outcomes. Through case studies, discussion, and interactive components, we will engage in a fresh approach to ethically and competently understand and integrate a client’s spiritual beliefs, background, practices, and worldview into ongoing care.  

Course Objectives:

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

  • Describe a wider framework for spirituality and worldview as an important component of wellness 
  • Explain the rationale and importance of spiritual background and worldview for client conceptualization 
  • Identify points of care when spiritual background or worldview are especially important to know and utilize 
  • Recognize the role of spiritual wounds in client care, including spiritual trauma and crises of faith as well as barriers to spiritual support in some marginalized communities 
  • Develop strategies for understanding and integrating client spiritual background and worldview into ongoing care 

Presenter:

Charity Muse, MS, BCC

Charity Muse, MS, BCC, provides coaching, consultation, and training in spiritual wellness, leadership, and inclusivity. Previously, she worked as a therapist in private practice in North Georgia where she specialized in serving the LGBTQ+ community. Charity’s additional background in collegiate & community mental health included leading the counseling center at a small liberal arts college where she also designed outreach and workshops for a variety of diversity and mental health topics. As a sought-after speaker, Charity has a relaxed yet professional approach to teaching which combines theory, competencies, personal stories, and clinical experience as a therapist. She has written for LGBTQ+ spiritual resources and has published LGBTQ+ fiction and poetry. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her wife, kids, and friends, songwriting, cooking, and hiking.