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State Approval Information for North Dakota

The North Dakota 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). 

Continued Social Work will report course completions to CE Broker for approved courses when members request this at the time of course completion. You may also self-report to CE Broker. For more information about self-reporting, visit CEBroker.com. The Continued Social Work provider number for CE Broker is 50-29950.

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

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Engineered Risk: A Sociological Perspective on Gambling Disorder
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #2793Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course examines gambling disorder through a sociological lens, highlighting how social and economic factors shape addiction risk, including how digital gambling platforms are designed to increase engagement and how policy influences exposure. Participants will learn to apply these insights to clinical assessment and intervention.

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.

A Human Rights-Based Approach to Ethics in Clinical Practice
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #2803Level: Introductory1 Hour
This webinar demonstrates a practical approach to integrating human rights into ethical decision-making in clinical practice. Participants will explore how rights derived from international instruments, national laws, and state regulations can guide responses to complex issues such as autonomy, access to care, discrimination, dignity, equity, and confidentiality. Through applied examples and case discussions, attendees will learn how to translate abstract rights into concrete clinical actions, strengthening both ethical reasoning and advocacy.

Navigating Perimenopause: Hormonal Transitions and Mental Health Implications
Presented by Jenna Miles, M.Ed, LPC, LPC-S, PMH-C
Live WebinarWed, Oct 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #2810Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course examines the neurobiological and psychological transitions associated with perimenopause, focusing on their influence on anxiety, depressive symptoms, sleep architecture, and emotional regulation. Participants will analyze the complex intersection of hormonal fluctuations, psychosocial stressors, and identity shifts inherent in this developmental stage. The curriculum emphasizes enhancing clinical diagnostic accuracy, assessment protocols, and evidence-informed support strategies. Clinicians will leave equipped with a comprehensive framework to address the specialized mental health needs of clients navigating the perimenopausal transition. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Medical Cannabis in Integrated Care: Patient-Informed Strategies for Emotional Regulation and Therapeutic Dialogue
Presented by Paulette Smith, DSW, MS, LCSW-C
VideoAudio
Course: #2768Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course presents initial findings from an IRB-approved qualitative study exploring how medical cannabis patients incorporate mindfulness practices to support emotional regulation and self-awareness. The course examines patient-informed insights on intentional use, autonomy, and communication with clinicians, providing interdisciplinary professionals with practical guidance for engaging in cannabis-related conversations within integrated, holistic care settings. Emphasis is on trauma-informed, harm-reduction–focused dialogue that fosters ethical, collaborative practice across disciplines. This course reflects preliminary, evolving qualitative insights intended to inform clinical dialogue and interdisciplinary approaches and does not represent definitive or broadly applicable research findings. 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.

Neurodivergent Children in Two Homes: Clinical, Ethical, and Systems Considerations in Co-Parenting
Presented by Karalynn Royster, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2782Level: 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.

A Capability Approach to Ethics in Clinical Practice
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #2758Level: Introductory1 Hour
This workshop examines key concepts in the Capability Approach to ethical decision making, and how it differs from utilitarian and principle-based ethics. Participants will learn how to apply the strengths and justice-based approach to ethical issues that may arise in clinical practice.

Assessing and Treating Intimate Partner Violence: A Developmental and Personality-Based Approach
Presented by Benjamin Ampel, MA, PhD candidate
VideoAudio
Course: #2756Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course examines intimate partner violence through a clinical lens that integrates screening, risk assessment, referral, and intervention strategies with an emphasis on underlying personality, attachment, and self-regulatory processes. Participants will explore how individual and interpersonal dynamics contribute to IPV risk, escalation, and recovery across diverse relationship contexts.

Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical Record Keeping: Balancing Concerns of Clients, Practitioners, and Other Stakeholders
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
Video
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.