Power Hour: A Walk in the Woods: A Survivor’s Path to Healing 1/21/26

CEU Creations presents:
Power Hour: A Walk in the Woods: A Survivor’s Path to Healing 1/21/26

FEATURING:

• A powerful firsthand account of healing from childhood sexual abuse that offers hope, insight, and professional relevance
• Practical tools and survivor-informed resources to support trauma recovery in both personal and client-centered contexts

EVENT INFO:

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern time
Events open 15 minutes before the hour. Registration ends 30 minutes before the event opens.
This training will be a previously recorded training proctored by a live, licensed professional

COST:

Registration: $19.99
Unlimited CE Bundle Members: FREE

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

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
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 1 Contact hour (Pending)
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact hour

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.

Target Audience: Social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, and case managers

Counseling Skill Group:
4. Counseling Services
5. Documentation
6. Case Management

OVERVIEW:

Childhood trauma can cause long-lasting effects that continue through adulthood. These effects can manifest in many different ways. In this powerful 1-hour interview with a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Nan O’Connor will walk participants through her healing journey, from how her trauma manifested into adulthood, to the steps she took and the tools and resources used to overcome the trauma and live a healthier life. Participants will gain incredible insight and a phenomenal resource to use when working with their clients who have also experienced trauma.

OBJECTIVES:

By attending this training, you will be able to:

• Give examples of ways trauma can manifest into adulthood
• Identify two resources that can be beneficial to people who have experienced trauma
• Recognize the effects that trauma can have on people

AGENDA (all times are Eastern):

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Log in and Networking
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Presentation

PRESENTER BIO:

This training will be a previously recorded training proctored by a live, licensed professional

Nan O’Connor, MCC

Nan O’Connor, MCC, is a Master Certified Coach and author of A Walk in the Woods: An Incest Survivor’s Guide to Resolving the Past and Creating a Great Future. As a sexual abuse survivor, Nan has one simple intention: to promote healing for other survivors. Nan has developed a free website with resources for anyone who is on their path of healing.

Professionally, Nan has built a successful business guiding small business owners and corporate executives on creating sustainable growth. Nan is a past president of the Georgia chapter of the International Coach Federation, and certified by the Arbinger Institute. In addition, she has lectured on professional development at Emory University and speaks to audiences around the world. Nan is also the creator of LeaderSkills, a training program that helps turn managers into leaders.

Jessica Patterson, LISW, DSW

Jessica Patterson, LISW, DSW, is a licensed social worker with over 10 years of experience working in different systems. Jessica has a strong passion for teaching, training, and professional development. She also has a strong background around creating trauma informed systems, social emotional behavioral health and the implementation of community and individual support systems.

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

Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational management and sociology from Ashford University. She received her master’s in social work from University of Iowa and her doctoral degree in social work from Capella University. Jessica is a licensed social worker through the state of Iowa. Jessica currently lives in Iowa with her husband, four children, two dogs, and cat. Any spare moment that Jessica has is usually spent running or reading.

COURSE PARTICIPATION INFORMATION:

To ensure you are ready to participate, please review these tips and tricks to ensure a better webinar experience.

This live webinar is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions. A computer or mobile device is required. Zoom account is not required.

You will receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the start of the training and a link to join the webinar will be in your CEU Creations account under Member Profile.

To receive credit, you must log in on time, attend the entire presentation, and interact.

POST EVENT: When the training ends, your attendance will be processed using Zoom analytics. Once processed, the evaluation link will be available in your account and we ask that you complete it within 3 days of the training. Once your evaluation is complete, your certificate will be available in your CEU Creations account within 24-72 hours.

Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

FINE PRINT

SOCIAL WORKERS: CEU Creations, #1239, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/24-11/22/27. Social workers completing this course receive 1 General continuing education credit.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0616. This activity is approved for 1 Contact hour.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: 1 CE Credit
CEU Creations is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CEU Creations maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

COUNSELORS: 1 Contact hour
 CEU Creations has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6941. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  CEU Creations is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0199. This activity is approved for 1 Contact hour.

ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS:  PENDING This course has been approved by CEU Creations, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 1 CE. NAADAC Provider #324725, CEU Creations is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

NURSES: 1 Contact hour. CEU Creations is an approved provider of nursing CEs through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number: CEP17905. All states retain their own licensing authority through their own boards. Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure transferability of the CE credits.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants must cancel their registration in their CEU Creations account. No email, faxes, or mail cancellations will be accepted. Cancellation fee: $25. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within five (5) business days prior to the workshop date. 

Accessibility Accommodations: At CEU Creations, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all individuals. We strive to ensure our continuing education content, website, and services are usable by everyone, regardless of ability. We are continually working to enhance accessibility and user experience for all of our users. If you encounter any barriers, have questions, or wish to request accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us at [email protected] and a member of our team will review your message and respond promptly.

Event Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: In the event that CEU Creations cancels or reschedules an event, registered participants will be given the option to receive a full refund, a credit toward a different event of the same value, or to transfer their registration to the rescheduled date.