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The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers accepts courses by ASWB ACE Providers. Continued Social Work is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (provider #1742).  

For all other professionals, please check with your state board for current requirements.

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Ethical, Empowering Ethical Practice Centered on Youth Leadership
Presented by Shira Sameroff, MSW, LCSW
Live WebinarWed, May 28, 2025 at 11:00 am EDT
Course: #2500Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course provides theoretical foundations and practical tools for practitioners to engage ethically with youth, fostering their empowerment and active participation in social change. Key topics will include ethical considerations in working with youth, understanding the needs and priorities of young people, building authentic youth-adult partnerships, and supporting youth voice and leadership as central components of social change initiatives.

Suicide Prevention for Health Professionals: Awareness and Screening
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
Live WebinarWed, May 28, 2025 at 1:00 pm EDT
Course: #2463Level: Introductory1 Hour
This introductory course offers healthcare professionals essential knowledge and resources for suicide prevention. It includes an evidence-based overview of suicide epidemiology, focusing on at-risk groups, risk factors, and warning signs. Participants will explore key considerations for implementing suicide screenings and review current screening tools. The course also covers best practices for suicide-related terminology and provides a comprehensive list of additional resources. By the end of the course, participants will have the foundational information and tools to begin developing a suicide prevention program in their workplace.

Personality Pathways to Substance Abuse: Understanding Traits, Risks, and Treatment
Presented by Benjamin Ampel, MA, PhD candidate
Live WebinarFri, May 30, 2025 at 11:00 am EDT
Course: #2505Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course examines how the formation of personality traits like sensation seeking, BIS/BAS orientation, and hemispheric lateralization contributes to substance abuse. It explores the underlying causes of these traits and their influence on substance use patterns, as well as the challenges they pose for treatment and prognosis. Participants will gain insight into how personality development impacts the course of substance abuse disorders and the effectiveness of various treatment strategies.

What to Know when Supervising Staff & Volunteers
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, MSW, LMSW
Live WebinarMon, Jun 2, 2025 at 2:00 pm EDT
Course: #2507Level: Introductory1 Hour
Supervising staff and volunteers can provide many mutually beneficial rewards but can be met with both challenges and unique scenarios. Providing a framework and organization to your approach as a supervisor can be helpful for staff, but also for you as a supervisor. This course provides information regarding understanding yourself as a supervisor (or supervisee), best practices in supervision, and other considerations to provide support.

Mastering Telehealth in Behavioral Health: Ethical Considerations, Clinical Interventions, and Building Human Connection
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
Live WebinarFri, Jun 6, 2025 at 11:00 am EDT
Course: #2520Level: Introductory1 Hour
This comprehensive course provides behavioral health clinicians with essential strategies and best practices for delivering effective and ethically compliant telehealth services. Participants will explore critical clinical interventions including trauma-focused approaches, EMDR, play therapy adaptations, and strategies for building authentic human connection in a virtual setting. The course addresses DEI considerations, emphasizing culturally competent virtual care practices to foster inclusivity and client trust.

Therapeutic Best Practices: Media Influence, Key Factors, and Ethical Considerations
Presented by Dawn Davis, MA, LMFT, LCMFT, CGT
Live WebinarMon, Jun 16, 2025 at 2:00 pm EDT
Course: #2516Level: Introductory1 Hour
Clinicians and clients are frequently exposed to various portrayals of therapy in TV shows, movies, books, and other media. This webinar will provide participants with an opportunity to examine these portrayals, highlighting examples of ethically sound treatment, unethical behavior, and their impact on our understanding of therapeutic best practices. Participants will gain a clear definition of Therapeutic Best Practice, understand its significance in the mental health field, and explore five key factors that contribute to effective and ethical clinical practice.

Understanding the Clinical Impact Parasocial Grief
Presented by Dawn Davis, MA, LMFT, LCMFT, CGT
Live WebinarMon, Jun 23, 2025 at 2:00 pm EDT
Course: #2532Level: Introductory1 Hour

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This course explores the clinical relevance of parasocial relationships—one-sided connections individuals form with celebrities—and how the death of a public figure can significantly impact individuals, families, and society. Participants will examine the parallels and differences between parasocial and social relationships, understand the psychological effects of celebrity loss, and review DSM criteria for depression and grief-related diagnoses. The course applies Worden’s Four Tasks of Mourning to guide clinical interventions and introduces Geek Therapy-informed strategies to support clients processing celebrity grief.

Protecting Vulnerable Populations: Human Trafficking Identification for Health Professionals
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
Live WebinarFri, Jul 18, 2025 at 11:00 am EDT
Course: #2508Level: Introductory1 Hour

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This course equips behavioral health clinicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and support victims of human trafficking, in compliance with Michigan's Administrative Rule 338.2929. Participants will explore the various types and venues of human trafficking in the United States, learn to recognize warning signs in healthcare settings for both adults and minors, and become familiar with resources for reporting suspected cases.

Comprehensive Suicide Prevention & Risk Management: Assessment, Intervention, and Ethical Considerations for Health Professionals
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
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Course: #2535Level: Introductory6 Hours
This 6-hour course equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and tools for suicide prevention, awareness, and the management of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Participants will learn to identify risk factors, warning signs, and at-risk groups, focusing on screening, assessment for imminent harm/risk, safety planning, and making informed referrals. The course also covers the distinctions between NSSI and suicidal behavior, best practices for intervention, and strategies for addressing self-injury in various clinical settings. Additionally, tailored approaches for specific populations, including veterans, ethical considerations, and collaborative methods to enhance patient safety, will be explored. By the end, attendees will be prepared to implement effective interventions in their professional settings.

How Childhood Abuse Impacts Adult Relationships
Presented by Kaytlyn Gillis, MSW, LCSW-BACS
Live WebinarMon, Jul 28, 2025 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #2509Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course explores the effects of childhood abuse on adult relationships, examining how early trauma in one's family of origin shapes interpersonal dynamics and attachment styles. Participants will learn about the psychological and emotional challenges faced by survivors, as well as strategies for fostering healthy relationships. Through case studies and group discussions, attendees will develop insights into promoting healing and resilience in individuals navigating the impact of past abuse. Mandated reporting and abuse/neglect will be explored.

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