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The Massachusetts Board of Registration of 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). 

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

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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 Queer and Trans Clients in the Current Political Climate: Ethical Dilemmas and Interventions in Trying Times
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
Live WebinarMon, Oct 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm EDT
Course: #2623Level: Intermediate1 Hour

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Treating queer and trans clients, once a standard element of mental health practice, has now become deeply political. Increasing anti-LGBT legislation and rhetoric, especially targeting transgender individuals, has resulted in an uptick in comorbid psychiatric problems in LGBT clients. This course guides mental health clinicians in understanding the impact of the current political climate on LGBT clients and their families, mitigating mental health impacts, and centering in ethical standards.

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.

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

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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.

Evidence-Based Screening for Gambling Disorder: Selection, Dialogue, and Clinical Application
Presented by Heather Moshier, MBA, CAADC, LSW
Live WebinarFri, Nov 7, 2025 at 3:00 pm EST
Course: #2625Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course equips mental health professionals with the skills to effectively choose evidence-based screening for problem gambling and gambling disorder. Participants will review validated tools, their strengths, limitations, administration considerations, and cut scores. Participants will also learn skills to initiate nonjudgmental conversations, interpret results, and integrate screenings into assessment and referral pathways.

Ethics of Clinical Supervision in High-Risk Settings
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
Live WebinarMon, Nov 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm EST
Course: #2627Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This webinar examines challenging ethical situations faced by mental health supervisors in high-risk contexts, including child protection, suicide, threats of violence, and substance use. It also highlights practical strategies supervisors can apply to navigate these complex situations with professionalism and care.

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.

Understanding and Managing Hope Fatigue: Practical Strategies for Behavioral Health Professionals
Presented by Taeler Hammond, MA
Live WebinarWed, Nov 26, 2025 at 11:00 am EST
Course: #2545Level: Intermediate1 Hour
In the fast-paced and emotionally demanding field of behavioral health, it’s easy to focus on supporting others while neglecting our own well-being. One silent, yet critical challenge that both professionals and clients face is hope fatigue—a state of emotional exhaustion that arises from persistent adversity and lack of progress. This interactive course dives deep into the emotional toll hope fatigue takes on your clients, how it disrupts the therapeutic relationship, and more importantly, the evidence-based techniques you can use to combat it.

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