Free Mental Health Webinars, March 2024

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This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 60 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, ADHD, advocacy/anti-racism, aging/caregiving, career, child welfare, clinical practice, self-care and other.

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.

March Webinars 2024

Addiction

Substance Use Disorders Summit – March 2 & 3 – “Topics include clinical interventions, personality disorders and substance abuse, intergenerational trauma and addiction, social justice and supporting minorities, lived experience”
Polysubstance Use During the Opioid Crisis – NAADAC/March 6 at 3 PM ET – “learn about the latest research of polysubstance use during the opioid crisis and acquire targeted clinical interventions tailored to communities impacted the most.”
Deep Dive into Prevention Ethics: Integrity and the SPF – PTTC/March 7 at 10:30 AM ET – “the principle of Integrity and how to apply it to the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)”
Substance Use and Other Risk Factors for Gun Violence: Prevention and Intervention Strategies – PTTC/March 12 at 11 AM ET – “focuses on the intersection of adolescent substance use and gun violence in metropolitan, suburban, and rural communities”
MythBusters Dispelling Drug Testing Myths – NEARCP/March 13 at 12 PM ET – “Discuss why participants “invent” excuses or use myths in an attempt to provide alternative explanations for a positive drug test “
Addressing Drug Use and Recovery Stigma in Healthcare – IRETA/March 13 at 12 PM ET – “discuss in-depth the results of our 2022 study of attitudes and perceptions of healthcare professionals toward people who use drugs or are in recovery, and our recommended solutions and opportunities in the healthcare space to reduce stigma.”
Let’s Talk Resilience as a Three-Pronged Approach! – NAADAC/March 20 at 3 – 4:30 PM ET – “practicing and teaching this skill [of resilience] to individuals in treatment can be beneficial in supporting recovery while also positively impacting the goal of preserving the lives of those touched by opioid use disorder.”
The Neurobiology of Trauma and its Application to Successful Treatment – NAADAC/March 27 at 3 – 4:30 PM ET – “learn the structure of trauma and an evidence-based technique from the field of energy psychology for rapidly clearing trauma from the conscious mind, unconscious mind, and body.”

ADHD

Health Equity in ADHD: Addressing Racial Disparities in Diagnosis & Treatment – ADDitude/March 7 at 3:30 PM ET – “Racial disparities in health care are critical to recognize and address because untreated symptoms of ADHD — including learning difficulties, impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity — can lead to harsh punishment of students in school, failure to graduate, substance use, and increased risk for incarceration.”
Oversharing and Underinvesting: The Social Traps That Snare ADHD Adults – ADDitude/March 14 at 1 PM ET – “explain the social traps that frustrate adults with ADHD and keep them from having healthy friendships. She’ll also discuss the missing link to creating and sustaining friendships: learning the skills to build friendships differently”
Toxic Relationship Red Flags and Interventions for Teens with ADHD – ADDitude/March 21 at 1 PM ET – “aims to provide valuable insights for parents, educators, and mental health professionals on the following:What makes a relationship toxic and why it is dangerous to teens’ wellbeing; How to help adolescents with ADHD identify signs of toxic relationships”
Understanding Executive Dysfunction in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD – MHTTC/March 21 at 3 PM ET – “take a deeper look at the areas of executive dysfunction commonly associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, and finally, it will discuss best practices (evidence-based interventions) to assist with the specific areas of executive dysfunction often found in students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. “
Building a College-Readiness Timeline for Teens with ADHD – ADDitude/March 28 at 1 PM ET – “provide a clear roadmap to prepare teens for college, to empower parents, and to offer strategies to strengthen teens’ autonomy and self-reliance. Practical steps, milestones, a launch checklist, and a college timeline checklist will be provided to guide parents and support teens throughout this journey.”

Advocacy/Anti-Racism

Implicit Bias: Advanced Workshop Series – MHTTC/March 6 and/or March 7 at 2 PM ET – “cover concepts and strategies for participants to heal from bias and systemic racism in order to better live our values on an individual and systemic level. We will engage in various forms of mindful and contemplative practices and spend time strategizing to embed them into our lives to support our collective healing”
Reducing Stigma Toward the Transgender Community – MHTTC/March 7 at 12 PM ET – “help mental health providers/trainees better understand stigma toward the transgender community and how it impacts mental health.”
Racism Not Disrupted Becomes Racial Trauma Transferred – MJHS/March 7 at 12:30 PM ET – “examine racism in healthcare, the psychological impact of racism when working with patients, techniques for clinicians in palliative care to address their own biases, and implications for clinical practice”
API GBV Building Collective Power Cohort – APIGBV/March 7 at 2 PM ET – “will explore how AAPI individuals, community members, and anti-violence organizations can collectively advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in gender-based violence work”
Strategies for Discussing Race, Racial Discrimination, and Racial Trauma with Youth – MHTTC/March 12 at 3 PM ET – “Define racial stress and trauma; Identify strategies that can be utilized to discuss race, racism, discrimination, and racial stress and trauma with youth “
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Intersection of Brain Injury, Strangulation, Gender-Based Violence, Housing Insecurity and Homelessness – NIWRC/March 13 at 3 – 4:30 PM ET – “Gender-based violence often involves physical violence targeted at the head, neck, and face–through blows to the head or strangulation. Though this has been common knowledge for decades, brain injuries caused by violence are unacknowledged, rarely identified and almost never immediately treated”
Accessible Technology Webinar Series: What’s New with WCAG 2.2? – ADA Center/March 21 at 2 – 3:30 PM ET – “In response to the recently proposed rulemaking by the Department of Justice on web accessibility in state and local governments under Title II of the ADA, this session will take a look at the most recent recommendations provided by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) that address web accessibility”
Cultural Competence: A Journey to Improved Outcomes – ATTC/March 25, 27 & 29 at 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM ET each day – “the content will bring the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence together as essential components for culturally responsive care in meeting the needs of racial, ethnic, and other marginalized communities.”
Exploring Antisemitism and Therapeutic Alliance – NACHAS/March 29 at 10 AM – 1 PM – “be given tools in the form of scripts to name Jewish suffering resulting from antisemitism in order to acknowledge this suffering from an informed location”

Aging/Caregiving

Navigating Ethical Choices in the Care of Older Adults – ASAging/March 6 at 1 PM ET – “gain insights into ethical decision-making models that empower you to reduce risks, advocate for older adults, and report any concerns to the relevant authorities. Uncover a wealth of knowledge encompassing the preservation of dignity, the promotion of independence, and ensuring the safety of each older adult.”
Sexual Expression and Dementia – AlzOC/March 12 at 2:30 PM ET – “Describe how dementia can impact sexuality and intimacy; Recognize bias and myths surrounding sexuality and aging”
Beyond Alzheimer’s: Identifying and Managing Other Types of Dementia – ASAging/March 13 at 1 PM ET – “covering multiple types of dementia, including their onset presentation, behavioral and cognitive changes, and disease progression. The session also will discuss non-pharmacological approaches to dementia care, along with over-the-counter medications that advertise cognitive improvements and new medications to treat Alzheimer’s disease.”
Navigating Strategic Disruption and Overcoming Resistance for DEI Transformation – ASAging/March 18 at 1 PM ET – “Explore the tactics that can be employed to effectively navigate resistance, whether it arises from individuals, processes or institutional norms, while forging connections among AAAs, CBOs and the healthcare sector.”
Strategies for Disrupting Ageism and Advancing DEI – ASAging/March 19 at 1 PM ET – “explore actionable strategies to dismantle ageist beliefs, while fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. Discover how these efforts strengthen cross-sector collaboration among AAAs, CBOs and the healthcare sector, ultimately aligning physical and social health.”
Strategic Disruption for Ableism—Creating an Inclusive Future – ASAging/March 20 at 1 PM ET – “investigate actionable strategies aimed at breaking down ableist attitudes, promoting inclusivity, and fostering a more equitable world for people of all abilities. Explore how these efforts strengthen cross-sector partnerships.”
Aligning Care and Disrupting Stigmas in Mental Health for Marginalized Older Adults – ASAging/March 21 at 1 PM ET – “Explore the unique challenges faced by older adults from marginalized backgrounds and how strategic disruption can amplify their voices, challenge stereotypes, and create a more inclusive mental health landscape”
Evidence-Based Advocacy for the Hospice and Palliative Care Clinician – MJHS/March 28 at 12:30 PM ET – “approaches to support equitable hospice and palliative care access and delivery at local, national, and international levels”

Career

Balancing Work & Cancer Webinar: Career Shifting: Tips, Tools & Techniques – Cancer & Career/March 6 at 6 PM ET – “A cancer experience can often a inspire a desire for change or it can require it… This session will provides tools for approaching the process of shifting careers”
How Will Work Affect My Medicaid and Medicare? – SSA/March 27 at 3 – 4:30 PM ET –

Child Welfare

Supporting Your Child with Chronic Illness – WMHC/March 7 at 12 PM ET – “will discuss strategies for supporting your teenager or young adult child with chronic illness. “
Helping Your Child With Health Anxiety – WMHC/March 7 at 5 PM ET – “teach evidence-based psychological strategies for helping your child or adolescent cope with anxiety about medical procedures, taking medication, doctor’s appointments, illness-related fear and more. “
Social and Emotional Health in Early Childhood – SCAN/March 19 at 9:30 – 11 AM ET – “explores developmental milestones of early childhood, shares ways to build and strengthen connections between caregivers and young children, and provides strategies for addressing challenges such as temper tantrums and big behaviors typical for this age group.”
Award-Winning Nature Books for Teachers, Children and Families in Your Program! – ECI/March 20 at 2 PM ET – “Learn about the best NEW nature books for young kids from enthusiastic and influential librarians so you are ready for story times, STEM stations, and science programs”
School Mental Health Trauma-Informed Approaches & Practices Workshop Series: A Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach – MHTTC/March 20 at 5:50 PM ET
Anxiety and OCD in Kids and Teens: A Course for Parents and Educators – McLean/March 21 at 10 AM – 2:30 PM ET – “we will delve into the realities of these conditions in children and teenagers, explore the crucial role that adults play in supporting young individuals, examine effective methods of recognizing and diagnosing various conditions affecting this population, and finally, discuss what effective, modern treatment looks like for those who require it.”
School Mental Health Trauma-Informed Approaches & Practices Workshop Series: Trauma-Informed Bullying Interventions – MHTTC/March 27 at 5:30 PM ET – “provides insights into understanding the intersection of bullying and trauma, offering practical strategies for prevention, intervention, and fostering a community of belonging”
Rooting Young Adult Mental Health Services in Culturally Sustaining Values & Practices, Session 2 – MHTTC/March 27 at 6 PM ET – “engaging and generative conversations, active learning experiences, and tangible action steps to ensure young people receive the care they deserve through a healing-centered approach”
Addressing Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents – McLean/March 28 at 11 AM ET – “provides an overview of borderline personality disorder and its treatment, offers tips for identifying key BPD signs and symptoms”
In the Heat of the Moment: Strategies for De-escalating Children’s Challenging Behaviors – ECI/March 28 at 2 – 3:30 PM ET – “explore the stages of escalation and ways you can respond that will support and help children to be able to return safely to the group.”

Clinical Practice

Effectively Managing and Treating Trauma Disorders, Including PTSD – McLean/March 5 at 11 AM ET – “provides an overview of PTSD and other trauma-related disorders, offers practical tips for recognizing their key signs, and shares evidence-based treatment options for those impacted by them.”
Trauma-Informed Supervision – SCAN/March 7 at 9:30 – 11 AM ET – “Trauma-informed supervision explores the role of a supervisor in supervision, how to create a psychologically safe supervisory environment, and how to identify and offer support to staff experiencing vicarious trauma.” For CEUs
Professional Boundaries – ATTC/March 8 at 10 AM – 12 PM ET – “discuss professionalism and ethics, dual relationships, and how to build a safe working environment”
The Power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy – McLean/March 13 at 12 PM ET – “provides an overview of dialectical behavior therapy and its application, offers tips for finding and working with a DBT provider”
Emotional Attachment Behavioral Therapy: An Innovative Approach to Behavioral Health Treatment – NAADAC/March 13 at 3 – 4 PM ET – “Emotional Attachment Behavioral Therapy (EABT) is a ground-breaking therapy model, gaining notoriety in the behavioral health field for quickly getting to the root of attachment issues. This presentation will show the history and relevant research associated with attachment theory and the connection between insecure attachment styles and behavioral health issues.”
I Am Not My Diagnosis – MHTTC/March 14 at 1 PM ET – “explore the dual nature of diagnoses as both helpful tools in healthcare and limiting labels that can impact self-perception and societal perception”
Introduction to Trauma & Trauma Informed Care – SCAN/March 14 at 1 – 3 PM ET – “provides a foundational learning experience around the topics of trauma and trauma-informed care” For CEUs
Modernizing Social Work to Meet the Financial Needs of Today’s Social Workers and Clients – CFSW/March 14 at 2 PM ET – “Explore how to modernize social work for today’s financial challenges, with a focus on wage parity, professional recognition, and the integration of financial social work into education and practice”
Trauma-Informed Care: Concepts and Application – ATTC/March 15 at 10 AM – 1 PM ET – “review variations of trauma and potential impacts on the mind, and how self-regulation techniques can help address traumatic reactions”
Theory & Practice of Motivational Interviewing – ATTC/March 14, 18 and 22 at 10 AM – 12 PM ET each day – “Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based, conversation model for evoking and enhancing intrinsic motivation to change behaviors”
Public Health Approaches to Suicide Prevention: Working with Military Service Members – OneOp/March 21 at 11 AM – 12:30 PM ET – “Utilize the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale to screen for suicide risk…Understand the evidence-based approaches for engaging with military-connected adults who are struggling with anxiety and depression”
Bipolar Disorder in Black Communities – MHTTC/March 21 at 12 PM ET – “will review BD symptoms and treatment with a goal to decreasing misconceptions and increasing timely help seeking. It will also discuss factors that may present as barriers to early intervention in the Black community.”
Mind and Money: Connecting Mental Health and Financial Well-Being – OneOp/March 27 at 11 AM – 12:30 PM ET – “establishes the connection between financial and mental health, addressing its relevance for individuals, couples, and families. We explore how emotional well-being influences financial choices, as well as the reciprocal impact of financial decisions on emotional state.”
How Humor Helps: Using Therapeutic Humor to Support Clients – ATTC/March 27 at 3 PM ET – “offers valuable insights and practical techniques for harnessing the power of humor to support your clients on their path to healing and growth.”
Myth-busting and Skill-building for Treating Binge Eating Disorder – MHTTC/March 28 at 10 AM ET – “Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of what BED is (and what it’s not), and will dismantle common stereotypes that can prevent individuals from getting proper care”
Helping Men Recover: Working Effectively with Men – ATTC/March 28 at 1 PM ET – “integrates the latest thinking on addiction and recovery, relational cultural theory, male psychological development, and trauma”
Strengthening Clinical Supervision in Mental Health Care – MHTTC/March 29 at 3 PM ET – “lead from the perspective that regardless of one’s supervision style or approach, all aspects of competent and ethical supervision are inherently trauma informed, intersectional, culturally responsive, and rooted in equity.”

Self-Care

Impact of Trauma Exposure on Professionals – SCAN/March 20 at 12 – 1:30 PM ET – “help participants identify symptoms and warning signs of traumatic stress as well as learn the differences between three common trauma exposure responses: secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout.” For CEUs
Burnout Recovery – MHTTC/March 26 at 1 PM ET – “learn about holistic integration of their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being to help improve engagement and presence in their leadership”
Self-Care & Wellness – SCAN/March 28 at 10 – 11:30 AM ET – “help participants develop an understanding of how stress and trauma affect our state of well-being. We will explore wellness and self-care practices and tools that help promote emotional regulation, compassion, empathy, and calm in our environments”

Other

AI in Behavioral Health: The Future is Here – NCMW/March 13 at 2 – 3 PM ET – “demystify AI for organizations that provide mental health and substance use treatment and care.”

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