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The Oregon Board of Licensed 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).  

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Navigating High-Conflict Co-Parenting: Ethics and Strategies
Presented by Karalynn Royster, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2697Level: 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.

Ethics of Threat Assessment
Presented by James Andrews, PhD, LCSW, LICSW, BCD, CMFSW
Live WebinarMon, Mar 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm EDT
Course: #2692Level: Intermediate1 Hour

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This course equips mental health professionals with a principled, practical approach to evaluating risk in behavioral health settings. Participants explore core ethical principles, analyze common ethical challenges MHPs face in real-world threat assessment, and learn to apply decision-making frameworks such as, Structured Clinical Judgment (SCJ). This course blends theory, case analysis, and applied tools to strengthen ethical clarity and professional judgment.

The Highly Sensitive Person in Therapy: The Therapist-Client Dynamic
Presented by Ashley Hubbard, MS, NCC, LPC-Supervisor, LMHC, EMDR-Consultant
Live WebinarWed, Mar 11, 2026 at 11:00 am EDT
Course: #2669Level: 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, Empathy, and Clinician Resilience: A Neuroscience Perspective
Presented by Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD
Live WebinarFri, Mar 13, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #2707Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course challenges conventional notions of self-care by exploring the neuroscience of emotional contagion and the healing power of authentic connection. Participants will learn how trauma exposure, empathy, and early emotional conditioning shape stress regulation and relational health in professional practice. The session reframes self-care as a collective and relational process, essential for resilience and well-being.

Ethics Beyond Professional Codes: Wisdom from Buddhist Traditions for Behavioral Health Professionals
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #2688Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course examines how Buddhist principles can enrich ethical decision-making in mental health practice. Participants will explore how compassion (karuṇā), mindfulness (sati), impermanence (anicca), and non-harming (ahiṃsā) may be integrated with professional codes of ethics to promote more holistic and compassionate care.

Islamic Ethics in Mental Health Practice: Insights for Ethical and Culturally Informed Care
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #2645Level: 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
Live WebinarFri, Apr 10, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #2747Level: 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.

Ethics of AI for Clinical Assessments and Documentation
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
Live WebinarMon, Apr 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm EDT
Course: #2748Level: 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.

Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical Record Keeping: Balancing Concerns of Clients, Practitioners, and Other Stakeholders
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
Live WebinarWed, Apr 22, 2026 at 11:00 am EDT
Course: #2668Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This case-based webinar examines ethical dilemmas that emerge when behavioral health practitioners face conflicting duties regarding clinical documentation and record-keeping. Participants learn how to employ critical reflection and analysis to navigate the tensions between the rights and interests of clients, employers, clinicians, insurance companies, and other stakeholders.

A Comprehensive Introduction to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Presented by Johann D'Souza, PhD, LP
VideoAudio
Course: #2711Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course aims to provide therapists with an introduction Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), its assessment, and its treatment. We will cover common myths related to OCD, diagnosis as per the DSM-5 TR, and OCD subtypes. Evidence-based assessments will be reviewed. Finally, two evidence based treatments for OCD, both for adults and children, will be reviewed. Attendees will have opportunities for Q&A throughout this training.