ODL 389: Helping Women of Color Reclaim Their Economic Power

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

Created On:  2/18/26                  

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

From unpaid and forced labor to current pay gaps, women of color have seen little to no opportunities to grow their wealth in America. When helping a woman of color gain wellness, the conversation of her finances is often neglected, ignored, or forgotten, which can leave women of color in a never-ending cycle of debt and fear, coupled with feelings of inadequacy.  In this 3-hour course, participants will learn how the labor of women of color has been used to build America while simultaneously leaving them destitute, how those generational experiences have impacted women of color today, and how to help them reclaim their economic power.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Examine tools for financial wellness.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of systemic barriers in work and finances for women of color.
  • Identify money behaviors and habits and how they impact money relationships.
  • Apply mindfulness practices to encourage financial wellness.

Presenter:

Kendra O’Berry, LCSW

Kendra O’Berry is the founder of People United Counseling & Consulting, where the mission is to provide affordable and quality mental health services to individuals, families, and the community. Kendra is a wife, mother, and advocate who is passionate about the well-being of others. She hopes to educate as many people as possible on their rights and help people determine how they want to live their best lives.

ODL 387: Social Media Safety: Implications for Clinicians

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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:  2/12/26                  

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

With the advent of social media, new realities have surfaced. There is a dire need to support continued attention and education to ensure positive mental health outcomes and well-being for those engaging in social media use. For children, adolescents, and even adult populations, safety measures must be taken to prevent online predation, exploitation, harassment, and cyberbullying. This webinar will discuss the prevalence, predictors, and cautions of adverse social media experiences among vulnerable populations. Information, strategies, and resources concerning safety will be discussed, with a special focus on supporting individuals in promoting safe outcomes when engaging in social media use.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Name social media benefits and safety risks when engaging in social media use.
  • Identify specific mental health and wellness realities for those that are subject to cyberbullying, exploited, or abused online.
  • Recognize and be aware of populations that are particularly vulnerable to online safety challenges.
  • Apply strategies and resources to support clients and their families in preventing, mitigating, or addressing online safety issues and concerns.

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 386: From Discord to Harmony: Music Therapy and Music Approaches in Out-Of-Home Care

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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:  2/10/2026                 

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

Music provides a powerful medium for the transformative care of adolescents in the child welfare system. This session will provide an overview of music therapy, music applications in foster care communities with a focus on group homes, and strategies for the conscientious and ethical use of music in your professional practice. Chris Millett is a music therapist, educator, and returning CEU Creations presenter joining us to share his professional and personal experiences with foster care populations. Aside from serving group home populations for several years, Chris also directs community-based fieldwork at a local group facility for music therapy students and has been a foster / adoptive parent licensed in multiple states since 2017.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify the qualifications of and define the basic tenets of the profession of music therapy.
  • Explain at least two possible music-based approaches or interventions that could be used in child welfare settings (i.e., either for their own practice or in co-treatment with a music therapist).
  • Apply a trauma-responsive, ethically grounded framework to plan a brief music-based group session for youth in out-of-home care.

Presenter:

Chris Millett, MM, MT-BC

Chris 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.

ODL 385: Quieting Your Inner Critic: The Impact of Self-Compassion

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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 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:  2/4/2026                 

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

Is your internal monologue friendly? Calm, encouraging, and supportive of your wellbeing? Or is it critical? Full of shame and bullying? How we speak to ourselves matters. Researcher and psychologist Dr. Kristin Neff notes, “People are realizing that of course it would be helpful to have an inner friend rather than an inner enemy.” Join us and learn practical steps to tune into your internal voice and meet it with compassion.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify three main elements of compassion.
  • Differentiate between the myths and truths of self-compassion from the perspective of top researchers.
  • Apply multiple hands-on skills to improve self-compassion.

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 Postgraduate 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 384: Self-Forgiveness Interventions in Therapy

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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:  2/2/26                  

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

3. Treatment Plan
4. Counseling Services

Overview:

This training explores the process of self-forgiveness, focusing on how individuals can move forward after causing harm to others. Drawing on current research and clinical practice, the program examines the Four Rs of Self-Forgiveness—Responsibility, Remorse, Restoration, and Renewal—as a framework for guiding clients from being stuck in guilt and shame toward emotional healing and self-acceptance. Each component will be illustrated through personal stories and clinical vignettes, with practical interventions provided for promoting and practicing each stage. 

Participants will learn strategies to help individuals acknowledge harm without defensiveness, process healthy remorse, take meaningful steps to repair damage, and embrace personal growth and resilience. By breaking down the self-forgiveness process into actionable steps, this training aims to equip professionals with tools that can improve mental health outcomes, strengthen relationships, and foster greater overall well-being.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Define self-forgiveness in a way that helps direct work with people who are seeking to forgive themselves for hurting others.
  • Describe each of the Four Rs of Self-Forgiveness: Responsibility, Remorse, Restoration, and Renewal
  • Identify at least one intervention to help promote each of the Four Rs.
  • Identify three specific ways to integrate self-forgiveness interventions into ongoing psychotherapy or counseling practice with clients.
  • Describe three contraindications for doing self-forgiveness work with clients.

Presenter:

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

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

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

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

ODL 383: Empowerment in Practice: Applying Feminist Theory to Counseling

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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 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- EXPIRES 1/21/27

Created On:  1/28/2026    

Attention Case Managers ONLY: CCMC expires on this course on 1/21/27 and will not be renewed. Please complete before this date.              

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

This 1-hour presentation explores the foundational concepts and clinical applications of feminist theory in counseling, with an emphasis on empowerment, social justice, and collaborative practice. Participants will examine how traditional power hierarchies in therapy are challenged by feminist approaches, which center on client voice, lived experience, and systemic awareness. The session will discuss the core values of feminist counseling, including egalitarian relationships, advocacy, and intersectional awareness. Through discussion, reflection, and case-based application, participants will learn how to integrate feminist techniques such as therapist self-disclosure, reframing internalized oppression, and promoting consciousness-raising within diverse client populations. The presentation is designed for mental health professionals seeking to foster more inclusive, empowering, and socially responsive therapeutic relationships.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Describe the foundational principles of feminist theory in counseling and how they challenge traditional models of therapy.
  • Analyze the role of power dynamics and gendered socialization in the counselor-client relationship through a feminist lens.
  • Apply feminist counseling techniques (e.g., self-disclosure, client collaboration) to a clinical case scenario involving a marginalized client. 

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 inclusion (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. She has been working in the mental health field for more than 9 years. She is actively involved in conducting consultations, workshops, and presentations to create awareness and destigmatize mental health and wellness for the BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) community on an individual and organizational level by increasing their access to effective and culturally responsive treatment. 

ODL 382: Serving Those Who Served: Understanding and Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Veterans and Their Families

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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.

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:  1/26/26                  

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

3. Treatment Plan
4. Counseling Services
6. Case Management

Overview:

Veterans and their families face unique psychological, social, and cultural challenges that can significantly impact mental health and well-being. This comprehensive 5-hour training is designed for mental health professionals – including social workers, counselors, psychologists, and case managers – who provide clinical and community-based services to veteran populations. Participants will gain insight into military culture, the psychological impact of service-related experiences, and evidence-based approaches to treatment.

Special attention will be given to screening and treating conditions common among veterans, such as PTSD, depression, suicide risk, substance use, and traumatic brain injury (TBI), while integrating cultural responsiveness and ethical considerations. The training will also address systemic barriers to care, family dynamics, and the role of community support.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Describe key elements of military culture and explain how these elements influence help-seeking behaviors and therapeutic engagement among veterans and their families.
  • Identify common mental health conditions among veterans, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, suicide risk, substance use disorders (SUD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI), and describe their clinical presentations.
  • Apply culturally responsive screening and assessment tools for identifying mental health conditions in veteran populations, with attention to suicide prevention strategies.
  • Demonstrate evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions for veterans and their families, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and motivational interviewing (MI).
  • Examine the ethical and systemic challenges that impact access to care for veterans, including stigma, confidentiality in military-connected systems, and social determinants of health, and apply relevant professional codes of ethics.
  • Evaluate the psychosocial impact of military service on families and caregivers, and identify strategies to support relational healing and reintegration.

Presenter:

Samantha Getha, LCSW and Owner of Waves of Courage Counseling LLC

Samantha “Sam” Getha is a licensed clinical social worker in Alaska and Virginia, specializing in trauma-focused care for military and veteran families, in addition to her experience working with healthcare workers and law enforcement. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, focusing on military mental health.

An expert in trauma, including complex PTSD and attachment trauma, Sam brings over 9 years of experience from her roles as a hospital social worker, mental health provider, family advocacy outreach manager, and domestic abuse victim advocate on military installations. Drawing from a lifetime immersed in military culture as a military brat and spouse, she brings a unique perspective and empathy to her work.

Samantha is a Certified EMDR Therapist and certified in trauma-sensitive yoga, valuing ongoing education and having taught mindfulness in inpatient and one-on-one settings. She strives to be culturally competent in all aspects of her practice. In her private practice, Waves of Courage Counseling LLC, Sam currently offers one-on-one online therapy sessions for adults 18+, as well as clinical supervision and consultation. She is a Virginia Board-approved supervisor for social workers and contracts with non-profit organizations to expand her reach.

Originally from North Carolina, Sam is a second-generation Filipino American who now resides in Northern Virginia, enjoying outdoor adventures with her husband and dogs.

ODL 381: The Clinician’s Guide to Supporting Children and Adolescents with Chronic Pain & Co-Occurring Conditions

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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:  1/23/26                   

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

3. Treatment Plan
4. Counseling Services
7. Discharge and Continuing Care

Overview:

Estimates indicate that approximately 30% of children and adolescents are impacted by pain. The adolescent population is particularly at risk for pain. Pain, particularly chronic pain, can have adverse outcomes on children and adolescents across multiple facets of life. This training course provides a framework to understand the nature and derivation of pain. A special focus will be devoted to varying understandings of pain, options for assessing pain, and treatment options. Co-occurring, comorbid conditions will be discussed with an emphasis on at-risk populations who may experience chronic pain. Supports and strategies will be discussed aimed to improve quality of life and enhance comfort for children and adolescents living with chronic pain.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Describe multiple understandings of pain and the derivation of pain.
  • Explain the prevalence of chronic pain in children and adolescents.
  • Define chronic pain and the impact on clients.
  • Identify how co-occurring health and mental health conditions may exacerbate chronic pain experiences.
  • Examine the impact of chronic pain on family systems.
  • Explain five different treatment options and strategies to support children and adolescents living with chronic pain.
  • Identify resources for people living with chronic pain and their families.

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 380: EMDR Essentials: An Introductory Overview for Helping Professionals

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

2 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 2 Clinical Continuing Education credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 2 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 2 CE credits 
Counselors 2 Contact hours
NBCC ACEP – 2 Contact hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 2 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 2 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 2 Contact hours- expires 1/9/27

Created On:  1/20/26       

(Attention Case Managers ONLY: CCMC expires on this course on 1/9/27 and will not be renewed. Please complete before this date.)            

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based, trauma-focused psychotherapy approach used to help clients process distressing memories and reduce associated symptoms. This 2-hour introductory training is designed for social workers, counselors, nurses, case managers, psychologists, and other helping professionals who want a clear, accessible overview of EMDR.

Participants will explore the basic theory behind EMDR, including the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, key terminology, and the structure of the standard eight-phase protocol. Through lecture, case examples, and guided discussion, attendees will gain a foundational understanding of when and why EMDR may be indicated, what it looks like in practice, and how it fits within a broader trauma-informed treatment plan.

This session is intended as a “taste” of EMDR and does not provide the level of training required to independently practice EMDR. Participants will, however, leave with a clearer sense of whether they wish to pursue more in-depth education through an EMDR basic training.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Describe the basic principles of EMDR and the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model in relation to trauma and memory.
  • Identify at least two proposed mechanisms of action underlying EMDR therapy.
  • Outline the eight standard phases of EMDR treatment and the general flow of an EMDR session.
  • Differentiate EMDR from at least one other trauma-focused intervention.

Presenter:

Crystal Whitlow, LCSW, and Certified EMDR Therapist, Consultant, and Trainer

Crystal Whitlow is a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice called Open Mind, LLC, in South Bend, Indiana. Since 2015, she has been a trainer with EMDR Consulting, LLC, where she teaches EMDR to clinicians and offers advanced workshops and consultation. Crystal is a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and teaches the integration of IFS and EMDR through the Syzygy Institute. She is also certified in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.

ODL 379: Human Sexuality Across the Lifespan

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

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:  1/15/26                   

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

This course will present human sexuality across the lifespan, because understanding sexual development from childhood through later adulthood supports a clinician’s ability to assess and intervene with concerns related to sexual health and wellbeing. As a central aspect of human experience, identity, and wellness, clinicians should understand sexuality as part of holistic work across disciplines.  

This course will provide a review of physical markers of sexual development, as well as accompanying emotional and behavioral development.  Gender identity and sexual orientation, two related but separate concepts, will be explained and connections between attachment and sexual development explored.  The course will present up-to-date research and vocabulary around sexuality and relationships through all life phases.  Participants will be encouraged to consider the ways that their own experiences of sexual development, identities, contacts, experiences, and beliefs influence their understanding of client sexuality. Case examples will encourage interrogation of biases, cultural contexts, and areas of inexperience.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Describe development of sexuality during childhood and adolescence.
  • Describe physiological and psychological development during the period of puberty.
  • Identify how culture, gender, and sexual orientation affect sexual development.
  • Explain how sexuality changes in young, middle, and later development.
  • Identify elements of adult sexuality, including the role of relationship contexts.

Presenter:

Jessie Timmons, LCSW, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Adjunct Instructor at Temple University 

Jessie Timmons, LCSW, is a seasoned therapist, clinical supervisor, and teacher of social work with experience in addressing both mental illness and addictive disorders.  She has been an adjunct and full-time instructor at Temple University and served for 10 years on the board of the Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work (PSCSW), including one term as president. Her teaching and professional development have focused on ethical and competent clinical social work practice, social determinants of health, and effective treatment and assessment of presenting client concerns.

ODL 378: Mind-Body Strategies to Enhance Clinical 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.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Clinical Continuing Education credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credits
Counselors 1 Contact hour
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact hour- EXPIRES 1/7/27

Created On:  1/15/26   

Attention Case Managers ONLY: CCMC expires on this course on 1/7/27 and will not be renewed. Please complete before this date.               

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

This course explores the neuroscience of yoga and the benefits of movement, breath, yoga, and meditation. It also encourages using yoga and mindfulness as self-care practices in the life of the clinician in order to prevent compassion fatigue and burnout.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Identify simple yoga and mindfulness practices to offer as techniques to regulate the nervous system.
  • Apply breathing practices to use as interventions to reduce anxiety and depression.
  • Demonstrate several body awareness techniques.
  • Use self-compassion mantras to help regulate clients thoughts and emotions.
  • Analyze the neuroscience of yoga and mindfulness and why it is efficacious.

Presenter:

Christy Bonner, LMFT, MDiv, Doctor of Ministry, Private Practitioner, and Co-host of Enneagram+Yoga Podcast

Christy Bonner is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a certified yoga instructor, and a board-certified chaplain. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Emory and Henry College, a Master of Divinity from Emory University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She has a private practice, teaches yoga, and co-hosts the Enneagram+Yoga podcast. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, antiquing, and spending time with her family, friends, husband, and daughter.

ODL 377: Understanding Executive Functioning: What It Is and What It Is Not

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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 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- EXPIRES 1/6/27

Created On:  1/14/26      

Attention Case Managers ONLY: CCMC expires on this course on 1/6/27 and will not be renewed. Please complete before this date.             

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

4. Counseling Services

Overview:

Executive functioning skills are the brain-based abilities that allow individuals to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, manage time, and regulate emotions and behavior. These vital skills affect how people learn, work, and interact in everyday life, but they are often misunderstood or mislabeled as laziness, defiance, or lack of motivation.

In this engaging 1-hour training, participants will gain a clear, research-informed understanding of what executive functioning is – and, just as importantly, what it is not. Presented by an experienced school social worker, the course will highlight real-world examples across settings and offer practical insights applicable to children, adolescents, and adults.

Whether you work in schools, clinics, hospitals, or community settings, this training will help you better recognize executive functioning challenges and support those you serve with empathy, clarity, and evidence-based strategies.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Define executive functioning and its core domains.
  • Differentiate executive functioning skills from general intelligence, motivation, and behavioral problems.
  • Recognize signs of executive functioning challenges across age groups.
  • Identify interventions and supports that help professionals integrate into practice.

Presenter:

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 served as a school social worker for over 10 years. Prior to his work in schools, he was a mental health professional at a residential facility for at-risk youth. He is also an adjunct professor at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. 

Nick’s focus in schools includes building systems to support students’ social-emotional behavioral needs, 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.

ODL 376: Play with Purpose: A Beginner’s Guide to Child-Centered Therapy

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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.

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 – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact hours – EXPIRES 1/2/27

Created On:  1/12/26         

Attention Case Managers ONLY: CCMC expires on this course on 1/2/27 and will not be renewed. Please complete before this date.          

Target Audience:

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

Overview:

This training offers a foundational understanding of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), an evidence-based approach grounded in the belief that children have an innate capacity for growth and self-direction when provided with a safe, accepting, and therapeutic environment. Participants will explore the core principles, theoretical foundations, and essential skills of CCPT. Through discussion, demonstration, and hands-on practice, attendees will learn how to facilitate healing and emotional expression through the language of play. This workshop is ideal for mental health professionals, school counselors, and graduate students seeking to incorporate developmentally appropriate and child-focused interventions into their work.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Define at least three core tenets of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT).
  • Describe the therapist’s role in CCPT by identifying and explaining three ways to apply the principles of genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding in a clinical setting.
  • Identify five developmentally appropriate toys and materials that support therapeutic play, explaining their purpose within CCPT.
  • Demonstrate three key CCPT skills—tracking, limit setting, and reflecting feelings—through guided practice and role-play scenarios.
  • Differentiate CCPT from at least two other play therapy models by comparing theoretical approaches and intervention strategies.
  • Explain at least three ethical considerations involved in CCPT practice through case-based discussions.

Presenter:

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

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

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