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State Approval Information for Massachusetts

For Mental Health Counselors licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions, the Board accepts courses by NBCC approved providers. Continued has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7484. To find approved courses, select NBCC from the Association menu.

For Marriage and Family Therapists licensed through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions, the board accepts courses approved by AAMFT. Continued does not currently offer approved courses. However, feel free to use Continued courses for your professional development.

For addiction professionals licensed by the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), the board accepts courses by NAADAC approved providers. Continued is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, #283836. To find approved courses, select NAADAC from the Association menu.

For addiction professionals certified by the Massachusetts Board of Substance Abuse Counselor Certification (MBSACC), the board requires individual course approval; however, they do not approve courses held outside of Massachusetts. All of the courses Continued offers are held online and not in the state of MA. You can take courses on Continued; however, per the board rules, be advised that MBSACC is under no obligation to accept training hours approved by other organizations.

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

Professionals are responsible for ensuring that they complete courses relevant to their credential and scope of practice.

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Culturally Responsive Care: Evidence-Based Strategies for Health Professionals
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
VideoAudio
Course: #2346Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course equips behavioral health and allied health professionals with evidence-based knowledge, self-reflective frameworks, and practical strategies necessary to meet cultural competency continuing education requirements across licensed disciplines. As a compliance course for cultural competence for behavioral health and allied health providers, it addresses definitions of cultural and linguistic competence, structural and social determinants of health disparities, the role of implicit bias and self-awareness in clinical practice, evidence-based communication strategies for diverse populations, telehealth standards, and organizational approaches aligned with the HHS Enhanced CLAS Standards. Participants engage with real-world case studies, current peer-reviewed research, and discipline-specific ethical standards to strengthen their capacity to deliver equitable, culturally responsive care. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Ethical Integrity in Mental Health: A Framework for Proactive Decision-Making
Presented by Rachel Singer, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #2353Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course emphasizes the use of structured ethical decision-making models to reduce ambiguity and strengthen clinical judgment. Participants will explore strategies for preventing ethical errors, applying a comprehensive decision-making framework, understanding the interplay between legal and ethical considerations, and effectively managing threats to confidentiality. The training highlights practical, clinically relevant applications across individual, family, couples, and group therapy contexts. Clinicians will leave with enhanced tools for navigating complex ethical challenges in diverse treatment settings. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Applying Couples Counseling Theories in Clinical Practice
Presented by Jenna Miles, LPC, LPC-S, PMH-C, NCC
Live WebinarThu, Nov 12, 2026 at 3:00 pm EST
Course: #2351Level: Introductory1 Hour
Couples therapy is often perceived as a complex and demanding modality, even for experienced practitioners. This foundational course provides a comprehensive overview of prominent theoretical frameworks, including the Gottman Method, Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), and Imago Relationship Therapy. Participants will examine core concepts from each approach and analyze their application through clinical case studies to bridge the gap between theory and practice. This training is designed to enhance clinical confidence and provide the essential competencies required for effective engagement in couples counseling. It was designed for an interprofessional audience.

The Highly Sensitive Person in Therapy: The Therapist-Client Dynamic
Presented by Ashley Hubbard, MA, NCC, LPC-Supervisor, LMHC, EMDR-Consultant
VideoAudio
Course: #2234Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Sensory Processing Sensitivity is widely unknown, despite affecting nearly 20 percent of the population. This course focuses on identifying the sensitivity trait, recognizing different styles of sensitivity, exploring the history of the HS Person, examining the neurological process, learning how to implement strategies to calm the nervous system, and protecting against overstimulation. We will examine how having a highly sensitive nervous system can be used as a strength for the individual.

Trauma-Informed Supervision: An Authentic and Reflective Model
Presented by Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #2301Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course reimagines supervision as more than oversight—it is a relational stage where the unresolved stories of both supervisee and supervisor can emerge, interact, and heal. Drawing on trauma-informed and narrative frameworks, participants will explore how authenticity, vulnerability, and reflection can transform supervision into a space of growth and co-regulation rather than performance and compliance.

Ethics of AI for Clinical Assessments and Documentation
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #2318Level: Advanced1 Hour
This course examines key ethical issues associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical assessment and documentation. Participants will explore challenges related to professional integrity, competence, confidentiality, and informed consent, and will learn practical strategies for ethically integrating AI tools into clinical practice.

Islamic Ethics in Mental Health Practice: Insights for Ethical and Culturally Informed Care
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #2172Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course provides examples of how Islamic ethics can be used to inform ethical decision-making and conduct in behavioral health practice. Learn how community responsibility, holistic wellbeing, mercy, dignity, beneficence, and other Islamic principles can be integrated with duties from professional codes of ethics.

Misophonia and Sensory Disabilities: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Clinical Accommodations
Presented by Cris Edwards, MFA, CPS, Jennifer Jo Brout, PsyD, LPC
VideoAudio
Course: #2312Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to misophonia and related sensory disabilities, which often present with higher prevalence than more widely recognized neurodevelopmental conditions. Participants will learn to identify diagnostic markers and understand the significant psychosocial impact these sensory processing challenges have on client functioning. The curriculum focuses on evidence-informed strategies for accurate recognition, clinical accommodation, and effective therapeutic engagement. Clinicians will leave equipped with the specialized knowledge necessary to support clients navigating these frequently misunderstood disorders.

Neurodivergent Children in Two Homes: Clinical, Ethical, and Systems Considerations in Co-Parenting
Presented by Karalynn Royster, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2289Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course addresses the unique vulnerabilities of neurodivergent children navigating the complexities of two-home family systems. Participants will explore developmentally informed, neurodiversity-affirming interventions designed to support emotional regulation, attachment, and overall functioning within co-parenting dynamics, with a specific focus on high-conflict cases. The curriculum also provides strategies for clinicians to maintain professional boundaries, effectively avoiding triangulation and associated ethical pitfalls. This course equips practitioners with the specialized tools necessary to facilitate stability for neurodivergent youth across multiple environments.

Navigating High-Conflict Co-Parenting: Ethics and Strategies
Presented by Karalynn Royster, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2258Level: Intermediate2 Hours
When therapy intersects with custody disputes, clinicians face heightened legal and ethical risk. This practical training clarifies the treating-therapist role versus evaluator functions; demystifies privilege, consent, and disclosures across two-home families; and provides concrete tools such as scripts, and documentation do’s/don’ts to navigate court orders, collateral requests, and high-conflict communication without drifting into forensic opinions.