This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 35 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/parenting, clinical practice, 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.
October Webinars 2024
Addiction
- Take 10! Transforming Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Their Families – ATTC/Oct 1 at 11 AM ET – “will highlight common women-specific treatment issues and considerations for clinicians, behavioral health professionals, peers, law enforcement, family members, and other stakeholders.”
- Evidence-Based Advocacy for Policy Reform – NAADAC/Oct 2 at 3 – 4:30 PM ET – “changing the laws to ensure that research and evidence can be implemented on the ground is a critical and under-addressed aspect of our work.”
- Take 10! Transforming Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Their Families, Session 2 – ATTC/Oct 8 at 11 AM ET – “gain insights into women-specific challenges and considerations for clinicians, behavioral health professionals, peers, law enforcement, and family members.”
ADHD
- We Define ADHD! Empowering Ways to Frame Our Awesome Brains – ADDitude/Oct 1 at 1 PM ET – “explore core ADHD strengths such as creativity, curiosity, problem-solving skills, and resilience”
- Is RSD Poisoning Your Relationship? How to Reduce Shame & Build Stronger Connections – ADDitude/Oct 9 at 1 PM ET – “show you how to manage the special challenges that arise in relationships touched by RSD and ADHD.”
- A Patient’s Guide to Talking with Your Doctor About ADHD and Menopause – ADDitude/Oct 16 at 1 PM ET – “How psychiatric and physical symptoms interplay with ADHD in (peri)menopause”
- OCD in Children with ADHD: Navigating the Dual Diagnosis – ADDitude/Oct 22 at 1 PM ET – “common misconceptions pediatric presentations of OCD, which have led to chronic underdiagnosing”
- How DBT Promotes Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Mindfulness – ADDitude/Oct 31 at 1 PM ET – “DBT modified for adult ADHD also integrates skills that improve executive function”
Advocacy/Anti-Racism
- The Impact of Disenfranchised Grief on African American Communities – CPT/Oct 11 at 1 PM ET – “learn more about the concept of linked lives, how the perpetuation of empathic failures can result in disenfranchised grief for African American families, and some sociocultural attuned interventions to support African American clients amid their grief.”
- Trauma & Aging: Engagement of Older Latinx Individuals Using Trauma-Informed Clinical and Research Practices – Oct 15 at 1 PM ET – “discuss strategies to employ TI principles to enhance clinical practice and facilitate engagement in research”
Aging/Caregiving
- Mindful Caregiving: Strategies to Navigate Stress & Avoid Burnout – CASAT/Oct 1 at 12 PM ET – “Through experiential practices, reflection, and discussion, you will learn to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. This will enable you to manage stress better and avoid burnout”
- Communicating Through the Stages of Dementia – AlzOC/Oct 8 at 2:30 PM ET – “offer practical techniques for maintaining meaningful interactions, reducing frustration, and enhancing the quality of life for both patients and caregivers.”
- Physical Activity and Dementia – ASAging/Oct 10 at 1 PM ET – “provides actionable guidance and tools to help providers effectively address this opportunity with patients and families.”
- Insights Into Incontinence – ASAging/Oct 23 at 1 PM ET – “comprehensively explore urinary incontinence. The webinar will examine urinary anatomy and explain how it changes as people age”
- Medicare 101: Simplifying Enrollment and Benefits – OneOp/Oct 30 at 11 AM ET – “gain a comprehensive understanding of Medicare basics, including its history and the key differences between Medicare and Medicaid…there will be a focus on coordinating care between Medicare and other programs such as Tricare for Life and Veterans Affairs benefits”
- Balancing Act: Navigating the Risks and Benefits of Dementia Medications – AlzOC/Oct 30 at 2 PM ET – “the complexities of dementia medications. Learn about the potential benefits and risks, and gain a deeper understanding of how to make informed decisions regarding treatment options”
Career
- Encore Careers: Navigating Work and Purpose in the Second Half of Life – ASAging/Oct 2 at 1 PM ET – “Whether you’re contemplating a change post-retirement, seeking purposeful work, or want to learn more about helping your older clients navigate opportunities in their later life, this session will inform and equip you with resources”
- Setting Boundaries – Cancer + Career/Oct 9 at 6 PM ET – “examines boundary-setting at work by focusing on the benefits of employing boundaries as well as the negative impact of a lack of clear boundaries. This session provides tips and tools for implementing and maintaining boundaries that will empower patients and survivors at work”
- Ticket to Work: Supporting Access to Good Jobs for All – SSA/Oct 23 at 3 – 4:30 PM ET
Child Welfare/Parenting
- Mental Health Matters in Early Childhood – Caltrin/Oct 1 at 5 PM ET – “gain an understanding of the evolution of diagnostic systems, common diagnoses, and overlapping presentations in childhood disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, PTSD, attachment disorders, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders”
- Coping Compass: Working in the Wake of School and Community Violence and Disaster – OneOp/Oct 8 at 11 AM ET – “designed to equip professionals who work with middle and high school students from military families with the skills and knowledge necessary to support students and communities affected by traumatic events”
- Expanding Social Supports to Achieve Better Outcomes – Caltrin/Oct 8 at 12:30 PM ET – “utilize hands-on tools to assess, plan for, and develop social connections and support. Practical tools and techniques will be shared during the training to promote the expansion of support systems and connections”
- Internet Gaming: Hobby or Addiction? – NYU/Oct 8 at 1 PM ET – “discuss internet gaming disorder. She will provide the definition, identify signs or symptoms, and review treatments available for youth with this disorder”
- Recognizing and Addressing Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues – McLean/Oct 11 at 12 PM ET – “roadmap for recognizing eating disorders and body image issues, provides tips for finding appropriate professional care”
- Maximizing the Use of 529 Plans for Military Families – OneOp/Oct 15 at 11 AM ET – “covers how 529 education savings plans can be leveraged to provide tax-advantaged savings for future educational expenses”
- Supporting Youth Who Exhibit Problematic Sexual Behavior – CTAC/Oct 16 at 1 – 2:30 PM ET – “help you support youth who exhibit PSB by understanding the complexities of these behaviors”
- When Perfect Becomes Problematic – Perfectionism and More – McLean/Oct 17 at 11 AM ET – “explains what sets adolescent perfectionism apart from healthy pursuits to excel, explores the short- and long-term impacts of unaddressed perfectionism”
- Rethinking Relationships and Bias in Early Childhood – ECI/Oct 17 at 2 PM ET – “Find out examples of how adults might respond to conversations about race in the classroom”
- Conflict in Relationships: A Necessary Ingredient for Emotional Intimacy – NYU/Oct 22 at 1 PM ET – “Conflict is perhaps the most important pathway for the development of emotional connection, security, and personal growth in intimate relationships”
- Election 2024 and The Future of Early Care and Education: What’s At Stake – ECI/Oct 23 at 2 PM ET – “learn more about what’s at stake in the election, top issues on voters’ minds, important state ballot measures, and the states to keep an eye on as returns begin to come in on Election Night”
- Calming Terrific Toddlers: Evidence-Based Strategies That reduce aggression and promote self-regulation – ECI/Oct 24 at 2 PM ET – “Explore a four-step process and real-life coaching techniques you can use the moment an aggressive act occurs to help toddlers build critical self-control skills, cope with strong feelings, and learn appropriate actions they can use when toddlers experience aggressive impulses in the future”
- Validation: A Powerful Parenting Tool – NYU/Oct 29 at 1 PM ET – “discuss the importance of validation in parenting, the ways that parents unintentionally invalidate their children, and how to practically and effectively incorporate validation into your everyday parenting practices.”
Clinical Practice
- DBT Skills – The Value of Validation – McLean/Oct 1 at 11 AM ET – “shares the science behind validation and why it works, offers examples of how to validate the experiences of those we love, along with our own”
- Client Centric Strategies for Managing Holiday Spending and Stress – CFSW/Oct 10 at 2 PM ET – “discuss how to support clients in avoiding the pressure of other’s (friends, family, social media, retailers) expectations in mentally and financially honest, healthy, and nurturing ways.”
- Drug Trends in Military Adults: Essential Insights for Mental Health Professionals – OneOp/Our 17 at 11 AM – 12:30 PM ET – “provides a broad overview of the most recent data on emerging drug trends among adult populations in the United States”
- When Parting With Possessions Becomes Problematic – McLean/Oct 29 at 12 PM ET – “explains what hoarding disorder is and how it’s treated, offers tips for supporting someone living with Hoarding Disorder”
Other
- Choosing the Right AI Technology for Your Organization – NCMH/Oct 9 at 1 PM ET – “we’ll examine the essentials for choosing AI technology that aligns with your organization’s unique requirements”
- Liability and Risk Considerations When Adopting AI Technology – NCMH/Oct 25 at 1 PM ET – “where we explore the critical liability and risk considerations involved in integrating AI technology into behavioral health settings”
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