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Managing Vicarious Trauma in High-Demand Settings
Presented by Katrinna M. Matthews, DSW, MEd, LAPSW
Live WebinarThu, Aug 6, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #2695Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course investigates the neurobiological drivers of Vicarious Trauma, distinguishing it from burnout and secondary traumatic stress by examining the physiological cost of empathy on the nervous system. Through "bottom-up" somatic and "top-down" cognitive interventions, participants will acquire actionable strategies to regulate their stress response and sustain professional longevity in high-demand settings. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Geek Therapy in Clinical Supervision: Theoretical Applications for Professional Guidance
Presented by Dawn Davis, MA, LMFT, LCMFT, CGT
Live WebinarWed, Aug 26, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #2771Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course explores the multifaceted leadership roles of clinical supervisors as models, managers, educators, and gatekeepers through the lens of Geek Therapy. Participants will examine how Geek Therapy principles enhance supervisory practice, professional development, and collaboration within interprofessional care teams. The curriculum introduces specific leadership interventions grounded in Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and leadership lessons from Star Trek: The Next Generation, giving supervisors practical, Geek-Therapy-informed tools for effective guidance and mentorship. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Hormones and Mental Health: Evidence-Based, Interprofessional Approaches to Perimenopause and Menopause
Presented by Allison Nilsen, AM, LCSW
Live WebinarThu, Sep 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #2702Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course equips professionals with an evidence-based, non-pathologizing understanding of how perimenopause and menopause interact with mental health, including common DSM-5 diagnoses and differential diagnosis. Participants will learn practical strategies for interprofessional collaboration and shared decision-making around hormonal and non-hormonal interventions, emphasizing health equity and culturally responsive, client-centered care for diverse groups. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

HIV in Sociological Perspective: Evidence-Based Care, Stigma, and Intervention
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #2788Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course introduces the sociological factors in HIV prevalence and treatment, including stigma, structural inequality, and political influences on care. Participants will learn how these factors shape mental health outcomes and engagement in care, with a discussion on trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based interventions to support individuals living with or at risk for HIV.

Trauma, Addiction, and Victimization: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Human Trafficking
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, MSW, LMSW
Live WebinarTue, Oct 6, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #2777Level: Introductory1 Hour
Human trafficking and substance use disorders are deeply interconnected, often creating complex cycles of exploitation and dependency. This course examines the multifaceted relationship between these issues, exploring how substance misuse serves as both a primary vulnerability factor and a tactical tool of coercion utilized by traffickers. Drawing on current empirical literature, the curriculum equips behavioral health, public health, and criminal justice professionals with a shared framework for identifying these dynamics and collaborating across disciplines to improve outcomes for highly vulnerable populations. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Trauma, Empathy, and Clinician Resilience: A Neuroscience Perspective
Presented by Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD
VideoAudio
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.

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.

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace for Allied Health and Behavioral Health Professionals
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
VideoAudio
Course: #2729Level: Introductory1 Hour
This compliance course for sexual harassment in the workplace equips allied and behavioral health professionals with the essential knowledge to identify, prevent, and respond to harassment. Grounded in federal law, including Title VII and EEOC guidelines, the training covers the definitions of quid pro quo and hostile work environment, outlines employer responsibilities, and details employee rights, including protection from retaliation. Through practical examples and case studies, participants will gain the skills needed to foster a safer and more respectful professional environment. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

The Sociology of Child Abuse & Evidence-Based Prevention
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #2661Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course introduces societal and social factors that impact rates of child abuse and neglect. It covers the identification and assessment of child abuse in relation to mandatory reporting law. Evidenced-based strategies are discussed at both individual and community levels.

Transformative Communication
Presented by Robin Arthur, PsyD
Video
Course: #2673Level: Introductory1.5 Hours
This course explores transformative communication in healthcare and leadership, contrasting it with transactional approaches. It covers communication barriers and application of the CONNECT model. It also includes evidence-based strategies for emotional regulation, respect, and validation, to foster trust and improve outcomes in challenging interactions. The focus is on developing practical skills to enhance collaboration and psychological safety in daily clinical and leadership practice in healthcare settings.