3 Hour Course! Ethics in Complementary and Alternative Interventions (CAI) in Clinical Mental Health Practice
Date/Time
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Date: Thursday, 2/6/25 Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET Location: LIVE STREAM Cost: Early Bird Registration: $44.99 Registration (After January 23rd) $59.99 Credits: 3 Ethics CE Credits |
Presenters
Presented by:
Tina Vitolo, LCSW, DSW, Founder and CEO of Dimensional Wellness and The Black Sheep Therapist
Dr. Tina Vitolo, a Doctor of Social Work and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost two decades of experience in the mental health field, serves as a Qualified Supervisor and operates her private practice, Dimensional Wellness. As the founder and CEO of The Black Sheep Therapist, she also specializes in supporting unconventional mental health therapists in redefining and relaunching their practices within ethical and regulatory standards while preserving their unique skills and passions. Driven by a love for spiritual and holistic interventions, she acknowledges the importance of bridging clinical research with alternative healing methods. Her research, notably published in the Research on Social Work Practice Journal, explores “Licensed clinical social workers' perceptions of Complementary and Alternative Interventions”. Additionally, she was a co-author on the manuscript “Social work and human rights: Learning from COVID-19,” published in the Journal of Human Rights and Social Work. Dr. Vitolo's commitment extends to assisting therapists in aligning their experiences and stories to build an integrative clinical framework, incorporating non-empirically supported interventions within evidence-based practices, and upholding ethical standards in clinical practice. Dr. Vitolo’s teaching experience includes a social work adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL, focusing on Global Studies. Dr. Tina Vitolo hosts free online webinar training focused on bridging clinical and complementary and alternative interventions in her Black Sheep Therapist Facebook Group. Dr. Tina Vitolo teaches an Innovative Practitioner Accelerator Program teaching unconventional therapists redefine and relaunch their private practices within ethical and regulatory standards while preserving their unique skills and passions. Focused on building an integrative clinical framework and aligning non-empirically supported interventions within an evidence-based framework.
Ethics in Complementary and Alternative Interventions (CAI) in Clinical Mental Health Practice
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ET: Registration / Networking
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET: Presentation – See event flyer for detailed agenda
12:00 p.m. ET: Closing/Evaluation
COST:
Early Bird Registration: $44.99
Registration $59.99 (After January 23rd)
Registration FREE for CEs Plus U Bundle Members
Continuing Education Credits
Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 3 Ethics CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 3 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 3 Ethics Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 3 Contact Hours
Counselors – 3 Ethics Hours or 3 Contact Hours*
NBCC ACEP – 3 Contact Hours
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 3 Contact Hours
* Some states do not recognize Ethics Hours for Counselors. In those cases, Contact Hours will be awarded.
Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.
Overview:
Complementary and Alternative Interventions (CAI) are increasingly gaining recognition as effective tools to enhance mental health treatment. Moving beyond traditional therapeutic approaches, CAIs offer holistic, client-centered strategies that integrate mind-body connections, innovative healing modalities, and culturally diverse practices. As healthcare continues to evolve, professionals are increasingly called to explore these non-conventional interventions to better meet the unique needs of individuals and communities. This engaging three-hour session will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of CAIs, emphasizing their impact, ethical considerations, and practical application within clinical practice. Through evidence-based discussions and reflective exercises, attendees will gain insights into how CAIs can complement existing therapeutic frameworks while maintaining professional and ethical integrity. Whether you are curious about incorporating mindfulness, expressive arts, or other alternative therapies, this training will equip you with the knowledge and skills to thoughtfully expand your professional toolkit.
By Attending Our Workshop, You Will Be Able To:
- Examine the attitudes, perceptions, and impact of CAI in mental health treatment.
- Identify & Apply ethical considerations and guidelines related to the use of CAI in mental health practice.
- Develop theoretical justification for incorporating CAI in clinical practice.
- Formulate a personalized plan for ongoing professional development for integrating CAI into mental health.