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The New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners 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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Assessing and Treating Substance Use Disorders in LGBT Clients
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
Live WebinarMon, Sep 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm EDT
Course: #2599Level: Intermediate1 Hour
LGBT populations have unique presenting problems and treatment needs related to substance use disorders (SUD). This course identifies substance use issues commonly seen in LGBT clients, reviews DSM-5 criteria for SUDs, and addresses the intersection of co-occurring mental health disorders. Participants will learn how to assess and treat substance use disorders in an LGBT-affirming manner, incorporating best practices for culturally competent and integrated care.

Valuing Human Relationships in an Era of “Tech Rules”: The Ethics of PIE
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
Live WebinarWed, Sep 10, 2025 at 11:00 am EDT
Course: #2478Level: Intermediate1 Hour

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As behavioral health providers, when incorporating videoconferencing, artificial intelligence, electronic record keeping, chatbots, and other technology into practice, it is crucial to consider the value of human relationships and the impact of various technology uses on human relationships. This webinar examines how technology can facilitate and hinder essential aspects of human relationships in professional practice, including empathy, trust, person-centered care, and the person-in-environment perspective. This webinar will offer specific strategies to help behavioral health providers ethically integrate technology into practice while continuing to prioritize human connection and relational values.

The Ethics of Wokeness in Mental Health Practice
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
Live WebinarWed, Sep 17, 2025 at 11:00 am EDT
Course: #2547Level: Intermediate1 Hour
The term “woke” has evolved to hold different meanings and connotations for individuals and groups from various social, political, and professional contexts. This course uses the lens of professional values and ethics to delve into the meaning of wokeness, including how it aligns or contrasts with principles of social justice, cultural competence and humility, integrity, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and respect for the dignity and worth of all people. This course offers participants practical strategies for engaging professional colleagues, clients, and others in constructive conversations about their ethical responsibilities in light of the differing interpretations of wokeness.

Supporting Couples through the Postpartum Period
Presented by Jenna Miles, M.Ed, LPC, LPC-S, PMH-C
Live WebinarWed, Sep 17, 2025 at 1:00 pm EDT
Course: #2578Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course delves into evidence-based strategies designed to assist couples during the postpartum period, encompassing psychoeducation about symptoms and the identification of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Statistics related to PMADs, the importance of partner support, and the equitable division of labor are explored. In additions, this course emphasizes aspects of mental load and tools for effective communication to enhance partnership satisfaction during the postpartum period.

Depression and the Self: Integrating Cognitive Therapy with Self-Concept Theories
Presented by Benjamin Ampel, MA, PhD candidate
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Course: #2548Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course explores the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) through thelens of self-related theories and Aaron Beck's Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Clinicians will examine how self-complexity, self-esteem spillover, and self-verification theory contribute to MDD, and how these concepts can be integrated with CBT for more effective treatment strategies. By blending research on the self with Beck's foundational work in CBT, participants will gain deeper insights into how the self shapes depressive symptoms and recovery.

Understanding Autism and Trauma: A Primer for What Behavioral Health Providers Should Know
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, MSW, LMSW
Video
Course: #2552Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Individuals with autism have an increased tendency to experience trauma and post-traumatic disorder compared with the general population. Dealing with trauma and its effects can be multi-faceted and devastating for those who have experienced a traumatic event or circumstance. For those with autism, experiences with trauma may be different and processing and treating trauma may also require an added layer of specialized support. This training will discuss trauma experiences, as well as trauma expressions and responses among individuals with autism. Best practices and implications for practice will be discussed.

The Ethics of Interjurisdictional Clinical Supervision: When Supervisees Practice in Other States or Countries
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
Live WebinarFri, Oct 17, 2025 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #2621Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This webinar explores ethical issues that may arise when mental health professionals are supervising licensed practitioners who are practicing in different states or countries. Topics include legal compliance, professional competence, cultural competence, and reporting obligations.

Paternal and Post-partum Depression: Working Effectively with Latino Immigrant Fathers
Presented by Sherrie Segovia, PsyD
Live WebinarMon, Oct 20, 2025 at 2:00 pm EDT
Course: #2562Level: Intermediate1 Hour
While there has not been ample research related to paternal mental health, there has been enough anecdotal evidence to establish that fathers experience perinatal depression. With a significant call to serve Latino immigrant families, fathers present with a necessity for clinical interventions. Furthermore, there are many cultural norms, socio-political, and economic barriers that influence recognition of paternal depression and access to culturally appropriate services. This course reviews various cultural beliefs and socioeconomic barriers that prevent identification and treatment. Finally, there will be a discussion about potentially effective and non-traditional approaches to working with Latino fathers.

Treating Depression and Anxiety in Emotionally Parentified Adults: Addressing Relational Difficulties and Reducing Shame
Presented by Lauren Dennelly, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Live WebinarWed, Oct 29, 2025 at 11:00 am EDT
Course: #2506Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course highlights the specific clinical presentation of emotionally parentified adults who experience symptoms of MDD and/or GAD. In addition, this course explores strategies to address the associated relational difficulties this population faces.

Is it really empathy? Differentiating Empathy from emotional monitoring with Couples
Presented by Jenna Miles, LPC, LPC-S, PMH-C, NCC
VideoAudio
Course: #2522Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course distinguishes between empathy and emotional monitoring. It examines instances of their differences and offers strategies to help clinicians guide couples in identifying each. Additionally, the effects of empathy and emotional monitoring on the communication patterns and satisfaction of couples are explored.

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