Continuing Education
CE Schedule
October
Webinar: Decolonizing Grief: Indigenous Perspectives on Death, Loss, and Trauma
Friday, October 11, 2024
9:00 - 12:00 CST
3 CE Credits
$50
Speaker: Madi Day LMSW
There are over 570 unique tribal nations in the US. As practitioners, we must be prepared to interact with diverse populations. This training will offer foundational knowledge to empower your practice with indigenous peoples in the US. Trainees will learn the key issues related to grief with indigenous peoples and the strengths of tribal systems.
Webinar: Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, and Burnout: Issues Facing New and Seasoned Clinicians and Strategies to Address Them
Friday, October 11, 2024
1:00 - 4:00 CST
3 CE Credits
$50
Speaker: Jen Hartman, EdS, LPC
This session aims to describe perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and burnout and how these constructs overlap and vary; identify how these issues impact clinician wellness and clients; learn and practice mindfulness, sensory awareness, gratitude, and expressive arts activities; and make a plan to practice self-care and integrate wellness into organizational culture. Opportunities to collect data and use assessments will also be discussed.
Webinar: Growing up and Aging
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
11:00 - 12:30 CST
1.5 CE Credits
$30
Speaker: Amber Jewell
This webinar tackles the fascinating journey of child development! You'll gain insights into the physical, emotional, and intellectual stages children go through. Additionally, the session will equip you with valuable knowledge:
Developmental Milestones: Explore the different stages of growth, from physical coordination to emotional regulation and cognitive leaps.
Life Skills for Young Adults: Discover three crucial skills that can empower any young person for a successful transition into adulthood.
Supporting Traumatized Youth: Learn about resources and tools specifically designed to support children who have experienced trauma or come from foster care.
Webinar: DSM5=TR Updates
Friday, October 18, 2024
9:00 - 12:00 CST
3 CE Credits
$70
Speaker: Phelica Glass, LSCSW, FAAGC, GCCA-C
This course equips mental health professionals with the latest knowledge on the DSM-5-TR revisions.
Demystifying the Changes: Gain a solid understanding of the key updates in the DSM-5-TR, including new diagnoses like Prolonged Grief Disorder.
Assessing Prolonged Grief: Learn how to effectively assess and diagnose Prolonged Grief Disorder, ensuring accurate identification and appropriate treatment plans.
Understanding Self-Injury Coding: Develop the skills to determine when to utilize the new coding for Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Disorder, leading to more precise diagnoses and interventions.
Webinar: Foundations of Grief
Friday, October 18, 2024
1:00 - 4:00 CST
3 CE Credits
$50
Speaker: Susan Miller LCSW-S
Join us for an enlightening webinar on understanding and navigating the complexities of loss and grief. You will learn to identify different types of loss and grief, as well as various grieving styles. We'll explore and differentiate several models for conceptualizing the grief experience, helping you to apply these frameworks effectively. Gain insights into the predictors and mediators of mourning, and learn a basic, adaptable approach to grief counseling. Additionally, stay informed with the latest DSM updates on the diagnosis of Prolonged Grief Disorder. This webinar is designed to equip you with essential knowledge and skills to support yourself and others through the grieving process. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of grief and enhance your counseling capabilities.
Webinar: Grief over Death from Substance Poisoning: Special Considerations and Updates
Friday, October 25, 2024
9:00 - 12:00 CST
3 CE Credits
$50
Speaker: Emilie Smith, LPC, Grief Counselor
This training will discuss current thinking on death by substance poisoning, trends in law enforcement associated with the same, changes in language used, and their effects on grief and stigma associated with substance related deaths. Current brain science that looks at changes in free well as a result of addiction related changes in the brain, and how this contributes to the difficulties in recovering from addictions.
This training will review the process of grief, differences that grievers encounter when the death is due to substance poisoning, and ways to help people who are grieving their own addiction or the addiction and loss of another. Additional information will be reviewed about how to work with children who have lost a special person to substance poisoning.
Webinar: Ambiguous Loss: A common but unrecognized human experience
Friday, October 25, 2024
1:00 - 4:00 CST
3 CE Credits
$50
Speaker: Susan Miller, LCSW-S, Grief Counselor
Ambiguous Loss is all around us. The world we live in has changed after facing a global pandemic, and with it, the way we interact with the world and the way we cope with our emotional lives. In the wake of immense grief and loss, many individuals find themselves grieving not just death losses, but ambiguous losses that are harder to identify and address but have real implications on the grieving process. This webinar will address Ambiguous Loss as seen in the clients we are serving now.
November
Webinar: Treating Trauma in the Presence of Grief
Friday, November 1, 2024
9:00 - 12:00 CST
3 CE Credits
$50
Speaker: Joanna Majka, LPC, Grief Counselor
Navigating trauma in the midst of grief can be difficult for even the seasoned clinician. This workshop will explore various approaches to trauma treatment and provide strategies and assessments to be used with the griever with co-occurring trauma.
Webinar: Children Grieve too
Friday, November 1, 2024
1:00 - 4:00 CST
3 CE Credits
$70
Speaker: Phelica Glass, LSCSW, FAAGC, GCCA-C
"Children Grieve Too" tackles the important, yet often overlooked, topic of childhood grief. This webinar explores:
Understanding Childhood Grief: We'll delve into the unique nature of grief as it affects children, exploring how they might experience and express loss differently than adults.
Grief Across Ages: Learn about the various ways children at different developmental stages may react to grief. This will help you understand their behavior and emotions.
Supporting Grieving Children: Discover practical strategies and techniques to effectively meet the needs of grieving children, providing them with the support they need to navigate this challenging time.
Webinar: DBT Skills for Everyone!
Friday, November 8, 2024
9:00 - 12:00 CST
3 CE Credits
$50
Speaker: Emilie Smith, LPC, Grief Counselor
This training will focus on an overview of DBT and ways it can be used in a general practice setting to help clients with a wide range of emotional difficulties and challenges, including working with depression, anxiety disorders, addictions, Borderline Personality Disorder, relationship challenges, setting boundaries, and reducing the risk of engaging in harmful behaviors, among many others.
Webinar: Ethics in Grief Counseling
Friday, November 8, 2024
1:00 - 4:00 CST
3 CE Ethics Credits
$70
Speaker: Susan Miller, LCSW-S, Grief Counselor
When treating the bereaved many ethical questions can arise. This workshop will address a multitude of concerns including assessment and treatment, multicultural considerations, differences between grief and depression, and therapeutic techniques for use with bereaved clients.
Webinar: Brain Fog and Chest Pain: The Neurobiology and Physiology of Grief
Friday, November 15, 2024
9:00 -12:00 CST
3 CE Credits
$50
Speaker: Jen Hartman, EdS, LPC
This session aims to describe grief’s impact on the brain and body; explore the relationship between neuroscience and mindfulness; and practice exercises to support awareness, emotion regulation, and wellness. Additional considerations and contraindications will also be discussed.
Webinar: Ethical Responsibilities to the Client
Friday, November 15, 2024
1:00 - 4:00 CST
3 CE Ethics Credits
$70
Speaker: Phelica Glass, LSCSW, FAAGC, GCCA-C
This webinar dives into the crucial topic of ethical boundaries in client relationships. Building Trust Through Boundaries: We'll explore the ethical standards that define appropriate professional boundaries, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for clients. Navigating Challenges: Learn to identify potential challenges that can arise in maintaining healthy boundaries, such as emotional over-involvement or dual relationships. Promoting Accountability: Discover practical strategies for holding yourself accountable and maintaining clear boundaries, fostering a strong foundation of trust and ethical practice.
December
Webinar: Suicidality for Aging Population
Friday, December 6, 2024
9:00 -12:00 CST
3 CE Credits
$50
Speaker: Amber Jewell
This webinar focuses on understanding and preventing suicide in older adults. Here's a breakdown of the key areas covered:
Understanding Risk Factors: Explore the common contributing factors that can lead to suicidal thoughts and behaviors in older adults. This might include factors like health issues, loss of loved ones, or social isolation.
Intervention Strategies: Learn practical skills and interventions to effectively work with older adults in crisis situations. This could involve communication techniques, de-escalation methods, and safety planning.
Connecting with Resources: Discover valuable resources and tools for assessing suicide risk and providing support to older adults in need. This might include helplines, mental health professionals, or support groups specifically for older adults.
Webinar: Ethical Woes and Dilemmas
Friday, December 6, 2024
1:00 -4:00 CST
3 CE Ethics Credits
$70
Speaker: Phelica Glass, LSCSW, FAAGC, GCCA-C
This workshop equips social workers with the knowledge and skills to navigate ethical dilemmas and ensure best practices.
Ethical Framework: Gain a foundational understanding of the core ethical principles that guide social work practice, as outlined by the BSRB Regulations, NASW guidelines, and relevant federal laws.
Moral Compass: We'll delve into the specific ethical principles that define social work, such as self-determination, client confidentiality, and social justice.
Ethical Responsibilities: Learn about your ethical obligations towards clients and colleagues, fostering a professional and trustworthy environment.
Webinar: Group Counseling Ethics: What you didn't learn in Grad School
Friday, December 13, 2024
9:00 -12:00 CST
3 CE Ethics Credits
$70
Speaker: Emilie Smith, LPC, Grief Counselor
Join us for an informative webinar on ethics in group practice. We'll define "Ethics" and explore the differences in ethical expectations among Support, Psychoeducational, and Therapy Groups. Learn about the crucial role of supervision and consultation, the reasons for screening clients, and five key aspects of informed consent. Understand confidentiality in groups and its limitations, and discover when ethical violations can become legal issues. Finally, identify the four most common areas for ethical violations in groups. Enhance your ethical knowledge and skills in this essential webinar.
Webinar: To self-disclose or not to self-disclose? Ethics and self-disclosure in clinical practice
Friday, December 13, 2024
1:00 -4:00 CST
3 CE Ethics Credits
$70
Speaker: Susan Miller, LCSW-S, Grief Counselor
“To self-disclose or not to self-disclose?" Is a question that requires more than a simple yes or no answer. Most clinicians were taught not to self-disclose and that self-disclosure has dangerous ethical consequences. When clinicians self-disclose they often have a nagging feeling they shouldn't have. Few clinicians have had the opportunity to intentionally consider: Can self disclosure be ethical? Can self-disclosure be therapeutic? If so, who, what, where, and when would a clinician self-disclose? A review of the research and exploration of resources for intentional consideration of self-disclosure will enable participants to develop confidence in their discernment and understanding of self-disclosure in clinical practice.