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Global Perspectives on Death and Dying for Culturally Competent Care
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
Live WebinarFri, Feb 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm EST
Course: #2681Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course provides an overview of beliefs and practices around death and dying in different regions of the world. The influence of cultural factors on grief are discussed in relation to coping and mental health care. It describes cultural competent approaches to supporting diverse clients, including how personal reflection impacts practice.

Feminist Ethics in Clinical Mental Health Practice: A Relational Approach to Professional Care
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
Live WebinarWed, Mar 4, 2026 at 11:00 am EST
Course: #2670Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This webinar examines how feminist ethics can inform ethical decision-making and professional conduct in mental health practice. Participants will engage with core principles such as the ethics of care, relational ethics, and intersectional perspectives that highlight the unique experiences and needs of women.

The Ethics of Wokeness in Mental Health Practice
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
VideoAudio
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
Video
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.

Assessing and Treating Substance Use Disorders in LGBT Clients
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
Video
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.

Child Abuse, Neglect, and Mandated Reporting: Ethical and Trauma-Informed Approaches for Behavioral Health Professionals
Presented by Karalynn Royster, PsyD
Video
Course: #2542Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course equips behavioral health professionals with essential knowledge and skills to recognize, assess, and report child abuse and neglect. Participants will explore ethical responsibilities, mandated reporting procedures, and trauma-informed strategies to support child abuse survivors. The course emphasizes cultural considerations and practical tools for ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards while providing effective, compassionate care.

Ethical and Practice Considerations for Working with Chronically Ill Clients
Presented by Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC
VideoAudio
Course: #2550Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course equips mental health professionals with the skills to effectively support clients with chronic illness while maintaining clear professional and ethical boundaries. Participants will explore both evidence-based treatments (CBT, ACT) and emerging approaches (Somatic Experiencing, IFS) while examining the ethical considerations of working with medically complex clients. The course provides practical strategies for distinguishing between mental health support and medical guidance, ensuring clinicians practice within their scope of expertise. Additionally, participants will learn to implement collaborative care strategies with healthcare providers while upholding ethical standards, client autonomy, and best practices for integrated care.

The State of Caregiving: Thinking Beyond the Surface to Better Address Complex and Compound Caregivers
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, MSW, LMSW
VideoAudio
Course: #2541Level: Introductory1 Hour
The recent pandemic has only exacerbated the challenges for care recipients and their family caregivers when considering the need for services, lack of providers, and service navigation challenges. Family caregivers often face many challenges that may be compounding by their own aging, caring for multiple loved ones, and balancing their caregiving responsibilities with other roles (e.g., employment, family life). This webinar provides a current look a the state of family caregiving in the United States and will equip attendees with the knowledge of trends and pragmatic strategies to support caregivers and care recipients in today's evolving world. Telehealth standards will be addressed.

Achieving Health Equity in Pain Management: What you need to know
Presented by Susan Holmes-Walker, PhD, RN
Video
Course: #2540Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course explores ways to improve health equity for people who experience pain. This course explores how appropriate pain assessment and access to multimodal pain management tools can improve the quality of life for people in pain. Additionally, the course will address the intersection of substance use disorders and pain management, offering strategies to ensure effective care for this population.

Depression and the Self: Integrating Cognitive Therapy with Self-Concept Theories
Presented by Benjamin Ampel, MA, PhD candidate
VideoAudio
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.