Basic Psychopharmacology for People with Co-Occurring Diagnoses

This webinar takes a look at best practice as it applies to prescribing (or not prescribing) psychotropic medications for a person in recovery with both a mental illness and substance abuse (MISA) diagnosis. Each medication class will be discussed in terms of benefits and side effects and, whenever possible, recommendations of one medication type over another for the dually-diagnosed consumer. Introductory material relating to the neuroanatomy and physiology of the central nervous system will also be presented and linked to why some medications should be prescribed and why others should be avoided for this problem.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Clinical

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Instructor: Craig Strickland, PhD Date: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Addressing and Reducing Violence: Strengths-based Strategies that Work

Historically, most prevention efforts have focused too much on admonishment and knowledge transfer, despite years of evidence that such programs are ineffective. Effective prevention must be grounded in a broad understanding of what works, what does not, and how different forms of risky behavior share common elements. In this webinar we introduce a new model, the prevention portfolio model. This incorporates strategies from across many disciplines including behavioral economics and public health to create strengths-based practices for addressing violence, substance abuse, risky sexual behavior, and related problems. The webinar will help participants re-imagine prevention with protective factors at the center. We will present specific actionable steps practitioners can take to integrate material into their work.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

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Instructor: Victoria Banyard, PhD Sherry Hamby, PhD Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Beyond Checking and Washing: Understanding and Treating the Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum

Once thought to be a rare psychiatric illness, obsessive-compulsive disorder is now recognized to be quite common as 2-3 million Americans are believed to have it. Although they are not as well known as OCD, several other disorders share significant characteristics with it, and are now considered as part of the obsessive-compulsive spectrum. These include body dysmorphic disorder, illness anxiety disorder, hoarding disorder, trichotillomania, and excoriation disorder. The primary purpose of this webinar is to familiarize attendees with the various diagnoses on the spectrum, to review cognitive and behavioral manifestations of each, and to thoroughly explore forms of treatment.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Clinical

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Instructor: Scott Granet, LCSW Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

CBT with Anxiety Disorders

An estimated 40 million adults in the U.S. reportedly suffer from one of the anxiety disorders in a given year. The causes may be quite variable, ranging from reactions to life events to personality factors to neurobiology. Although normal anxiety is an adaptive emotional reaction, excessive anxiety if left untreated can create havoc with daily life. The anxiety disorders that bring clients to our offices often contribute to considerable life dysfunction, yet they are highly treatable. The primary focus of this webinar is to identify clinical manifestations of each disorder, and to thoroughly review the most effective treatment strategies for each.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Clinical

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Instructor: Scott Granet, LCSW Date: Friday, January 26, 2024 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Clinical, Ethical, and Risk Management Consideration for Online Supervision

Supervising online presents a number of challenges for the Supervisor, many of which we are just beginning to understand. This webinar will focus on Preparation for On-Line supervision, the possible effects of technology on the supervisory relationship, the development of Supervisory Protocols, and the need to incorporate a supervisory meeting structure that considers boundaries, cultural dynamics, and the socio-economic impacts that technology has on the supervisory communication and the supervisory relationship. *This webinar does not qualify for NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) clock hours in ethics.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 1.0 Clinical, 2.0 Ethics

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Instructor: Robert Hazlett, MSW, PhD Date: Friday, November 10, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Community Services and Supports for Adults with Disabilities: Evolving Approaches

Over the past years, the approach utilized in supporting adults with developmental disabilities has been evolving and changing from an institution-based service delivery system to a community-based system of supports and services. This has also led to shifting of roles and responsibilities for the professionals, from one of organizing services to working with a person to determine what they want in their life. In this webinar, participants will be presented with an overview of these changes, the current approaches to planning, and their impact on the delivery system. Participants will be given the opportunity to apply these planning methods as they look for ways to assist adults with developmental disabilities to plan their futures. [Required for Developmental Disabilities Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

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Instructor: Colleen McLaughlin, MEd Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Current Drug Trends and Emerging Drugs of Abuse

Many new drugs are making local and national headlines such as K2/Spice and Bath Salts. This interactive webinar will discuss the latest developments and information regarding synthetic cannabinoids, MDPV, Mephedrone, Kratom, Salvia and other designer drugs that have been emerging over the past few years. Webinar participants will be introduced to the physiology of these drugs and how they can possibly impact, mimic and exacerbate mental health disorders such as anxiety and depressive disorders. Epidemiologic trends in drug abuse in both youth and adults will be discussed as will the latest trends from the New Jersey Division of Addiction Services. Webinar participants will participate in interactive discussions and exercises in differential diagnosis of similar symptoms produced by these emerging drugs of abuse and other mental health disorders. Patterns of use, abilities for urine detection, and other legal aspect regarding these emerging drugs will be discussed. (This webinar will complete your prescription opioid social work license requirement.)

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General, 3.0 Prescription Opioids

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Instructor: Glenn Duncan, LPC, LCADC, CCS, ACS Date: Friday, December 1, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Dear Black Males...

This webinar will focus on the depiction of Black males in today’s world, including the unique issues Black males go through and face. We will examine cultural mistrust, which influences perceptions and the quality of their relationships. Supporting Black males varies based on their individual needs and involves identifying supports that can be most effective. We will consider how efforts to adequately provide for Black males can be linked to the fight for larger social justice goals for individuals and their communities.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Social & Cultural Competence

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Instructor: Qur-an Webb, MSW Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Developing a Culture of Philanthropy for your Nonprofit

Every organization has it’s own giving history, philanthropic values and expectations. In order for any non profit to thrive, the culture of philanthropy needs to create an environment in which donors are engaged, excited and committed. A culture of philanthropy asks all members of the organization to understand, prioritize, encourage, model and celebrate philanthropy. This workshop will help participants assess their organization’s current culture of philanthropy and identify ways to strengthen and enhance philanthropic engagement including creating a strong Legacy giving program. [Elective for NonProfit & Public Management Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

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Instructor: Linda Meisel, LCSW Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Developing Cultural Competence in a Multicultural Society

Commitment to cultural competence is growing among healthcare professionals and providers. This webinar will explore cultural competence from a global perspective and demonstrate how all healthcare professionals, specifically social workers, care managers and mental health professionals, can infuse cultural competence into their practice. The webinar will also challenge our ability to embrace cultural humility. While continuing on the journey toward cultural competence, healthcare professionals must embrace the ongoing process of self-exploration and self-critique combined with a willingness to learn from others. This webinar will also provide comprehensive strategies to respond to the healthcare needs of a diverse population. Participants will ultimately learn to utilize cross-cultural skill based approaches that can be applied universally. [Elective for Case Management Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Social & Cultural Competence

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Instructor: Sophia Jones, PhD Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Directive Play Therapy Techniques with the Family: Fun and Effective Pathways to Achieve Goals

Directive play therapy which includes caregivers and other family members can be a highly effective treatment for children and adolescents. Through fun and often multi-sensory activities, clients build coping skills and develop the ability to express feelings and improve on a wide range of presenting issues. In this webinar, participants will learn to engage the child, caregiver, and family, in a variety of directive play therapy techniques including game play therapy, cognitive behavioral play therapy, use of creative arts, bibliotherapy, and playful role play among others. Challenges highlighted will include social skills impairment, emotion dysregulation, anger management, low self-esteem and more. Applications to teletherapy will be provided.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Clinical

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Instructor: Anne Marie Ramos, LCSW RPT-S Date: Friday, February 23, 2024 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Ethical Issues of Care with Older Adults

This webinar will focus on decision making capacity and tensions between personal values, the NASW Code of Ethics, and ethical principles, when working with cognitively compromised older adults. Participants will have the opportunity to apply learned skills in weighing the risks and benefits of actual case scenarios.

*This webinar does not qualify for NBCC clock hours in ethics for Licensed Professional Counselors. [Elective for Gerontology Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Ethics

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Instructor: Dr. Ted Alter, PhD, MSW Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Generating Ease in Troubled Times: Lessons from Neuroscience

During this pandemic, all of us are facing challenges and stressors we never imagined we would experience in our lifetime. We need simple, quick “hacks” to regulate our stress response and bring us to a calmer place. This webinar will provide just that: a review of breakthroughs in neuroscience that give us tools to rewire and regulate our body-brain (and those of our clients) for reduced stress, greater well-being and improved relationships. Participants will be given the opportunity to practice empirically validated techniques that activate brain states of calm, relaxation, compassion and gratitude.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

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Instructor: Lori Schlosser, PhD, MSW Date: Friday, November 17, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

How to Deal with Trauma Anniversaries: Shootings, Deaths, Suicides, and Pandemics

This webinar is designed to deal with the reality that traumatic events do not disappear with the passage of time and the original trauma can be retriggered by anniversaries. We need quality ways in which to deal with trauma anniversaries that recognize their power and do not exacerbate the trauma symptoms evoked. This webinar will provide concrete examples of effective strategies for remembering traumas among individuals, families, communities and organizations. The examples will address the reality that anniversaries affect and must be remembered differently among children and adults, those located near and far during and after the original trauma, and those with other intervening trauma triggering experiences. We will also address differences between first anniversaries and those that occur after the passage of time (five years; ten years). Special attention will be paid to how educational institutions and social service organizations can deal with trauma anniversaries. [Elective for Trauma Response & Crisis Intervention Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

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Instructor: Karen Gross, JD, D.H.L. Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Incorporating Cultural Competence into Ethical Decision Making

This interactive webinar will explore several different perspectives regarding ethical decision making. It will examine the role of cultural competence in making ethical decisions and outline how the social worker can synthesize ethical decision making and cultural competence into their practice. The workshop will utilize varied learning methods including short lectures, discussions and case examples. By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to identify cultural competence issues in several areas of their work and how to apply ethical decision making models to guide their practice.

*This webinar does not qualify for NBCC clock hours in ethics for Licensed Professional Counselors

Fee: $100.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 2.5 Social & Cultural Competence, 2.5 Ethics

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Instructor: Robert Hazlett, MSW, PhD Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Limiting the Disruption: Parents with Personality Disorders

Recognize the personality disorder traits (features) for dependent, borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Identify and understand impact of disordered parent/caretaker on child and family functioning. Understand strategies to engage and diffuse problematic character behaviors. This webinar will include didactic presentation and case centered group exercises. Participants are encouraged to bring relevant cases to discuss.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Clinical

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Instructor: Janis Falvey, MS, LPC, DVS Date: Monday, January 29, 2024 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

LSW/LCSW Examination Preparation Course

This is a full-day webinar. It is wise to do everything you can to pass the exam the first time. This popular interactive webinar will give participants the opportunity to learn test-taking strategies, practice test-taking with sample questions, and identify those content areas of the test where they have strengths as well as content areas where they need to improve their knowledge base. The workshop will include hands-on activities, practice test questions, discussions, PowerPoint presentations, and short lectures. Note: This course is not eligible for CEHs and it does not qualify for NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) clock hours.

Fee: $100.00

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Instructor: Robert Hazlett, MSW, PhD Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Medical and Legal Marijuana in NJ: Practice and Policy Issues

The goal of this interactive webinar is to identify the changes that have occurred in the NJ Medical Marijuana Program. The history of marijuana legalization and major events that have shaped this history are discussed. Known scientific research on the benefits of medical marijuana and the risks associated with marijuana usage are covered, as well as the continued barriers to better scientific research on this topic. Interactive exercises are incorporated in order to have participants analyze child custody issues for clients who are on the NJ medical marijuana program. Other exercises include the participants discussing how treatment is impacted by medical marijuana and participants will analyze under what conditions there would be a "duty to report" a coworker on medical marijuana.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

Click Here to Enroll	Instructor: Glenn Duncan, LPC, LCADC, CCS, ACS Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details
Click Here to Enroll	Instructor: Glenn Duncan, LPC, LCADC, CCS, ACS Date: Friday, February 23, 2024 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Not Just Benzodiazepines: Alternative Treatments of Anxiety and Depression

The primary goal of this webinar is to explore non-pharmaceutical treatment of depression and anxiety. The number of people looking for non-pharmaceutical interventions is increasing in both the psychiatric and addiction fields. One need look no further than the desire to decrease benzodiazepine (BZD) use. Treatments to be discussed include herbal and amino acid substances as well as vagal nerve stimulation.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 1.0 General, 2.0 Clinical

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Instructor: Craig Strickland, PhD Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Opioids: How Do They Work and How Do We Help?

Opioid use has increased dramatically in the United States and across the globe. It is an issue for entire communities, not just for those professionals working in addiction medicine. This webinar will look at how opioids affect the human nervous system as well as the human body. Specific pharmacologic interventions, especially methadone and buprenorphine, will be discussed in opioid addiction. Finally, the use of Narcan for opioid overdose will be discussed. [This webinar will complete your prescription opioid social work license requirement.]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Prescription Opioids

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Instructor: Craig Strickland, PhD Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

The Community Empowerment Model

The (CEM) Community Empowerment Model is a model utilizing existing systems and infrastructures to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing social issues. Traditional models often start with the formation of a coalition, without consideration for existing groups, coalitions and collaboratives often creating competition resulting in duplication of services and wasted effort. This interactive webinar will introduce participants to this model that encourages the development of coordinated collaboration, better alignment of existing community organizational structures that increases the capacity to create communities we want to live in. [Elective for Nonprofit and Public Management Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

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Instructor: John Kriger, MSM, LCADC, CPS Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

The Opioid Crisis in NJ: Current Trends and Evidence-Based Treatment Options

This interactive webinar will discuss the latest developments and trends regarding natural opiates, semi-synthetic opioids, and synthetic opioids. Participants will be able to identify national and local NJ trends with regards to prescribing practices and new legislation, opioid overdoses and trends with opioid use. Participants will be able to distinguish the difference between which drugs are considered naturally occurring opiates, which are considered semi-synthetic opioids and which are considered synthetic opioids. Participants will be introduced into the assessment of and treatment of Opioid Use Disorders via the DSM 5 criteria, the latest nationally recognized medicated assisted treatment and the non-medication assisted treatment approaches when working with clients. Participants will be able to identify three different medicated assisted treatments (MAT), and discussion of medicinal marijuana being added as an MAT option. Webinar participants will be introduced to a harm reduction treatment paradigm and will be able to identify at least 3 different harm reduction principles when working with clients. Finally, participants will engage in an interactive case that will develop throughout the webinar and have different objectives (e.g., assessing a proper level of care, and then incorporating a harm reduction treatment orientation with the client in regards to their MAT decision process). [This webinar will complete your prescription opioid social work license requirement]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 2.0 General, 1.0 Prescription Opioids

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Instructor: Glenn Duncan, LPC, LCADC, CCS, ACS Date: Monday, October 16, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

This is a Time of Suffering: Comforting Ourselves through Self-Compassion

There is no denying that this time in our history is one of the most stressful in our lifetime. Prolonged exposure to stress is scientifically proven to be detrimental to our physical and emotional health. It is more important now than ever to understand the power of self-acceptance and self-compassion in buffering the stress response and the psychological and physiological impact it has on our health. Neuroscientists have proven that critical self-talk is perceived by the brain as a threat to our survival and generates a similar stress response to an external traumatic event. These webinars will allow participants to assess their own level of self-compassion. This webinar will discuss the definition and elements of self-compassion, the stages of self-compassion and obstacles to self-compassion. Also, this will is primarily experiential and will introduce participants to a variety of self-compassion exercises that they can easily practice themselves or teach to their clients.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

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Instructor: Lori Schlosser, PhD, MSW Date: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Waiting for the Mud to Settle: Mindfulness as a Coping Strategy During Chaotic Times

During times of uncertainty and chaos, feelings of fear, anxiety, overwhelm and grief are likely to rise to the surface and dominate our awareness. Mindfulness involves focusing awareness and non-judgmental attention to the experience of the present moment. When practicing mindfulness, we do not push our emotions aside, but notice them without judgment, with acceptance and curiosity instead. It has been noted that what we resist persists and this gentle allowing of our experience in the present moment has been scientifically proven to improve physical and emotional health. This webinar will provide participants with a basic foundation of the principles of mindfulness in addition to experiential practice of a variety of mindfulness exercises. Jon Kabbat-Zinn, a pioneer in bringing mindfulness to Western culture stated: “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” At this unprecedented time in our history, mindfulness can be an effective coping strategy for helping professionals, their loved ones and their clients.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General

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Instructor: Lori Schlosser, PhD, MSW Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details