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State Approval Information for Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Board of Registration 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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Florida Laws and Rules
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
Video
Course: #2488Level: Introductory3 Hours
This 3-hour course is designed to meet the continuing education requirements for licensed behavioral health professionals in Florida, including social workers, psychologists, and licensed counselors. The course will provide an in-depth understanding of Florida’s legal and ethical requirements, focusing on Chapters 456 and 491, and other relevant statutes governing clinical practice. Participants will explore recent legislative changes, confidentiality standards, mandatory reporting requirements, and best practices for maintaining professional boundaries. Special emphasis will be placed on cultural competence and ethical considerations when working with diverse populations. The course will also address risk management strategies and scenarios involving high-risk situations, including suicidal ideation and dual relationships. Changes to telehealth standards are addressed.

Drug Culture and the Culture of Recovery
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
Live WebinarMon, May 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm EDT
Course: #2492Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course introduces the concepts of drug culture and recovery culture. Cultural norms, values, and attitudes in different drug cultures are defined. Broader cultural and societal factors are discussed as they relate to substance abuse, and the culture of recovery is explained in contrast to drug culture.

The Ethics of Principle of Respect in Mental Health Practice: Aspirations and Limits of Person-Centered Practice
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
Live WebinarWed, May 7, 2025 at 11:00 am EDT
Course: #2479Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This webinar explores the ethical principle of respect for the dignity and worth of all people as a cornerstone of behavioral health practice, including various notions of respect based on the philosophies of Aristotle, Kant, Gilligan, and Hume. Participants will gain insights into fostering the aspirations of honoring client autonomy, dignity, and individuality while navigating practice-based challenges posed by systemic, legal, and clinical factors.

Anticipating, Preparing, and Responding to School Crises
Presented by Stephanie Carnes, PhD, MSW, LCSW, LL.M
VideoAudio
Course: #2283Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Helping professionals in schools are increasingly tasked with possessing in-depth knowledge of clinical topics and having competence around school threats and crises, such as mental health emergencies, natural disasters, and violence. This course explores crisis response best practices and collaborative procedures. Additionally, participants will examine how this expanded role for helping professionals in schools and persistent concerns about safety in schools affects students and helps professional well-being.

Military Sexual Trauma: Gender, Mental Health Outcomes, and Clinical Interventions
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2282Level: Introductory1 Hour
The reported incidence of military sexual trauma has increased significantly in recent years, prompting investigation into systematic failures within the U.S. military. This course explores intersections with gender, its impact on mental health outcomes, and common clinical presentations seen in veterans with military sexual trauma. It identifies clinical interventions for working with veterans who have experienced sexual abuse during their service.

Strategies for Treating PTSD Part 2
Presented by Kelli Underwood, MSW, LCSW
Video
Course: #2486Level: Advanced1 Hour
This course dives more deeply into working with fight, flight, freeze, and collapse in PTSD with concrete, effective strategies. In Part 2 participants will gain competency in treating PTSD through video demonstrations and experiential learning.

The Power of Poetry to Enhance Therapeutic Efficacy: Creating and Conveying Meaning Through the Magic of Rhyming Words
Presented by Phillip Tietbohl, PhD, MEd, BS, LP
Video
Course: #2484Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Words have the power to improve the quality of life of those we work with and rhyming lines are particularly impactful. Discover the history and mystery of rhyme as a therapeutic tool and how sharing and creating poetry builds the therapeutic alliance and conveys understanding in long-lasting ways. This course will culminate with audience input to create a group poem for a sample of how rhymes produce meaningful messages and build cohesion and collaboration in the doing.

Ethical Boundaries in Rural Practice and Tight-Knit Communities
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
Video
Course: #2365Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course provides practical strategies for managing dual relationships ethically, especially in rural or small communities where prior or current client relationships are likely to arise.

Trauma & Suicide Risk in Veteran Populations
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #2281Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course provides an overview of the well-being of Veterans in America, including physical and mental health. The role of trauma is discussed in relation to mental health outcomes such as suicide and increased risk of adverse social determinants of health. Aspects of trauma-informed care that address the unique needs of the Veteran population are presented as they relate to individual and societal-level interventions.

Special Considerations When Working with LGBTQ+ Identified People
Presented by Valerie Velarde, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2449Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will provide a brief overview of major and unique topics to consider when working with LGBTQ+ People. A cursory overview of major themes will be detailed, including opportunities for assessment and treatment planning.

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