This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 50 free webcasts that we could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health.
To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, they are now organized by the following categories: addiction, advocacy/anti-racism, aging/caregiving, career, child welfare, clinical practice, parenting, relationships, self-care.
If we’ve missed any free webcasts that you are aware of, please feel free to add them in the comments section below!
Please note:
- Most but not all provide CEs. A few providers may require a nominal fee.
- To register, click on the desired green webinar title link; this will take you to the registration area.
- To ask Qs or confirm CE details, please contact the sponsoring organization of the webinar that is of interest to you.
- To have your free mental health webinar considered for inclusion, please provide details below.
February Webinars 2023
Addiction
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders – ATTC/Feb 7 at 9 AM ET – “learn, practice, and receive feedback on the delivery of core DBT skills such as distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, and emotion regulation”
- Indigenous Behavioral Health Series- Fundamentals of Substance Use – ATTC/Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
- Integrating Mindfulness to Address Trauma in Addiction Treatment – ATTC/Feb 8 at 11 AM ET – “learn concrete skills to integrate mindfulness into traditional treatment modalities to ensure the best treatment outcomes”
- Substance Use Disorders, Suicide, and Recovery: Beyond Shame and Stigma – NAADAC/Feb 8 at 3 PM ET – “incorporates cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness strategies, along with creative process and relational neuroscience, into a more advanced set of resources to aid in sustained and successful recovery”
- Beyond 12-Steps: The Neuroscience of Recovery Coaching – NAADAC/Feb 23 at 3 PM ET – “explore and learn theory and applications to enhance your recovery coaching skills and professional practice.”
Advocacy/Anti-Racism
- So You Want To Be An Ally – MHTTC/Feb 1 at 1 PM ET – “The most important ways to fight against inequality and injustice are for us to show up as collaborators and to share the costs and risks of advocacy.”
- Antiracist Addiction Treatment Requires Decriminalization and Harm Reduction – NAADAC/Feb 1 at 3 PM ET – “detail proposed legislation for drug decriminalization that recognizes the humanity and agency of all people”
- Supporting Positive Black Youth Development within a Racialized Society – CTAC/Feb 6 at 11:30 AM ET – “aims to engage providers in learning ways to support Black youth within current societal contexts informed by trauma and triumphs in history”
- Mental Health and the LGBTQ+ Community – McLean/Feb 7 at 11 AM ET – “the most prevalent mental health challenges facing those who identify as LGBTQ+, shares tips for supporting someone in this community”
- Honoring Our Youth Through Ensuring Safe Housing and Access to Shelter – NIWRC/Feb 8 at 3 PM ET – “explore prevention strategies and what can be done to prevent youth homelessness [in indigenous communities]”
- How to Talk about Native Nations – PT/Feb 10 at 1 PM ET – “showcase the wide range of opinions on language and terminology”
- Care & Share for Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery – ATTC/Feb 15 at 2 PM ET – “guided discussion for participants to share their expertise, unique tribal and community practices, and offer peer-to-peer support for others serving Native people and tribal communities”
Aging/Caregiving
- Ethical Decision Making for Working with Older Adults – ASAging/Feb 1 at 1 PM ET – “learn more about the ethical considerations of working with older adults and the resources available to help support professionals and family caregivers”
- Sundowning Syndrome in Dementia – ALZOC/Feb 14 at 2:30 PM ET – “Strategies for minimizing and preventing behaviors associated with this syndrome will be presented.”
- Leading Difficult Aging Discussions: Conversation Strategies for the Best Care Plan – ASAging/Feb 20 at 1 PM ET – “provides practical, ready-to-use conversation starters and coaching tools to help you evaluate your patient’s cognitive, physical, social engagement and financial status and guide the family to the best care decisions for their older loved one”
Career
- Supporting Virtual Supervision as Part of a Hybrid Workforce – NCWI/Feb 8 at 2 PM ET – “focuses on strategies to support supervisors by offering evidence-informed tips and tools for effective supervision.”
- Balancing Work & Cancer: Making Key Decisions – Cancer + Careers/Feb 8 at 6 PM ET – “Creating a plan around balancing work and your diagnosis”
- Financial Struggles Contribute to Social Worker Burnout – FSW/Feb 9 at 2 PM ET – “explore strategies that support social workers, and all helping professionals understand their financial behavior and learn how to actively address the love-hate relationship with money”
- How to Get Published Webinar Series – How to write a cover letter – SAGE/Feb 15 at 11 AM ET – “provide essential guidance for anyone hoping to get published in an academic journal.”
- “Invisible” Disabilities at Work: How to Foster Neurodivergent Advocacy and Acceptance – ADDitude/Feb 23 at 1 PM ET – “explores how to approach disclosure in the workplace and provides research-driven strategies that cultivate acceptance from colleagues and supervisors”
Child Welfare
- Mitigating Safety and Risk for Children Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorders Involved in the Child Welfare System – SAMHSA/Feb 16 at 1 PM ET – “a collaborative approach with substance use treatment professionals and other service providers can strengthen safety planning to enhance child and family well-being.”
- Sing & Sign: Supporting Emerging Language through Music, Sign Language, and Play – ECI/Feb 16 at 2 PM ET – “Teaching hearing children to sign is an extension of the types of nonverbal communication they already use to get your attention, including facial expression, gesturing, making noise, crawling, toddling toward an object of desire, and more. “
- Magic Moments: Active Problem Solving with Young Children – ECI/Feb 22 at 2 PM ET – “explore how early childhood educators can take the problems, mistakes, and accidents that inevitably occur in every early childhood program, and turn them into teachable moments.”
- Essential Elements of Leading a Nature-based Early Childhood Program – ECI/Feb 23 at 2 PM ET – “will share the core principles and benefits of a nature-based approach”
- Ending Teen Dating Violence and Cultivating Healthy Relationships – NIWRC/Feb 23 at 3 PM ET – “discuss what Teen Dating Violence is, what it looks like, and some supports and tools you can offer young folks in your life”
Clinical Practice
- Bipolar Affective Disorder – Screening, Diagnosis, Intervention and Treatment – MHTTC/Feb 1 at 1 PM ET – “include criteria for diagnosis, common differential diagnoses, as well as medication and non-medication therapies”
- Deep Dive into Prevention Ethics: Competency – PTTC/Feb 2 at 10 AM ET – “deep dive into principles of the Substance Misuse Prevention Code of Ethics”
- Think Trauma Training Overview – MHTTC/Feb 2 at 2 PM ET – “This training was designed to be implemented in any residential/correctional facility or justice-based organization for juveniles (i.e., probation, diversion programs etc.) that aims to develop a trauma-informed workforce. “
- Introduction to Illness Management and Recovery – MHTTC/Feb 8 at 12 PM ET – “overview of the Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) practice including the importance of integrating a recovery-oriented philosophy into their practice. “
- Polyvagal Theory & Expressive Arts Therapy – MHTTC/Feb 8 at 6 PM ET – “practices can be used to soothe and/or energize the nervous system, employ co-regulation in helpful ways, promote self-awareness, and support the agency, empowerment, and well-being of many populations”
- Psychoeducation and Psychosis – MHTTC/Feb 21 at 11 AM ET – “review psychosis psychoeducation, including various models and approaches, as well as specific considerations for special populations”
- Introduction to Nutritional Psychiatry – MHTTC/Feb 21 at 12 PM ET – “review the scientific evidence behind Nutritional Psychiatry and the clinical application of using this in clinical care.”
Parenting
- Supporting Parents: The Key to Building Family Resilience – MHTTC/Feb 9 at 1 PM ET – “how parenting effects child outcomes and how clinicians can work with parents to strengthen their skills to impact on a child’s self-regulation”
- Choosing the Best Summer Camps for Your ADHD Child – ADDitude/Feb 16 at 1 PM ET – “provide caregivers with practical approaches that will help them make an educated decision about the best summer camp for their child”
- How to Engage Parents in the Role of Collaboration Parent Leader – IAC/Feb 28 at 11 AM ET – “gain practical steps to engaging parents as Collaboration Parent Leaders”
Relationships
- The ADHD Love Languages: How to Communicate Better to Solve Relationship Problems – ADDitude/Feb 7 at 1 PM ET – “Repeated misunderstandings and emotional outbursts can negatively affect romantic relationships touched by ADHD—and by the weak communication skills that often accompany it”
- Relational Care Grounded in Music – Room217/Feb 8 at 3:30 PM ET
- Maintaining a Mentally Healthy Relationship – McLean/Feb 14 at 12 PM ET – “highlights the effects of mental wellness on relationships, explores the ways in which communication can positively impact the relationship’s dynamic”
Self-Care
- Filling Your Cup: Self Care with and for Youth Peers – MHTTC/Feb 1 at 5 PM ET – “Actionable strategies will be shared, including self-reflection tools and self-care resources”
- Impact of Compassion Fatigue in the Helping Profession – ATTC/Feb 10 at 9 AM ET – “concrete strategies to cope with compassion fatigue in order to prevent burn-out and promote self-care.”
- Supporting a Healthy Mind Through Diet & Exercise – McLean/Feb 28 at 12 PM ET – “discusses the impact of diet and exercise on our minds, shares ways to be healthier without feeling overwhelmed by new habits”
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