Free Mental Health Webinars, November 2024

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring almost 45 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, aging/caregiving, child welfare/parenting, 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.

November Webinars 2024

Addiction

• Equipping Systems to Support American Indian and Alaska Native Families Affected by Substance Use – SAMHSA/Nov 7 at 12 PM ET – “provides specific strategies and tools to equip the workforce to deliver culturally appropriate services for AI/AN families”
• Addressing Risk Factors for Youth Substance Misuse on the Road to Prevention Success – PTTC/Nov 13 at 11 AM ET – “explore the risk factors that place youth at greater risk of substance misuse, as identified by the Social Development Research Group through systematic reviews of the research literature”

Advocacy

• Navigating Disability Justice: Addressing Long Covid & Health Inequities – NIWRC/Nov 7 at 7 PM ET – “discussion amongst fellow disabled comrades, long covid survivors, disability justice advocates and covid safety organizers/specialists.”
• Cultural Humility & Responsiveness in Behavioral Health Care – ATTC/Nov 12 at 1 – 3 PM ET – “review practical tools and strategies that can be used to identify and diffuse personal bias and address dynamics of communication”
• Introduction to Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care – SCAN/Nov 13 at 1 – 3 PM ET – “foundational learning experience around the topics of trauma and trauma-informed care”
• Fostering Cultural Humility in Providing Mental Health Care for Persons with Disabilities – Millersville/Nov 15 at 1 – 4 PM ET – “Explore the diversity model of disability and how although disability is included in most definitions of diversity, it is rarely fully integrated into diversity, equity and inclusion efforts”
• Economic Support Strategies for Safe and Equitable Communities – PreventConnect/Nov 19 at 2 -3:30 PM ET – “illustrate the connections between economic security and violence-free, equitable communities and offer real-world examples and recommendations for organizations hoping to explore economic supports in their prevention work.”
• Disability Owned Small Business National Convening – NDI/Nov 20 – 21 

Aging/Caregiving

• The Evolving Landscape of Caregiving: Trends, Innovations & Challenges – ASAging/Nov 6 at 1 PM ET – “Gain practical strategies to navigate the evolving landscape effectively and contribute to the well-being of both caregivers and care recipients”
• Balancing Work & Caregiving – Cancer + Career/Nov 6 at 6 PM ET – “Caring for a loved one with cancer can include as many components as a regular job. The challenge is to meet these many responsibilities while preserving energy for yourself and your family”
• Living Well with Early Memory Loss – AlzOC/Nov 12 at 2:30 PM ET – “address common questions and important steps after a diagnosis, including treatments, strategies for coping with changes, community resources and considerations for legal, financial and safety concerns”
• Risk Reduction and Dementia – ASAging/Nov 14 at 1 PM ET – “discuss strategies that clinicians can use to address risk factors and lifestyle interventions with their patients that have been shown to improve brain health.”
• Professional Boundaries in Healthcare – ASAging/Nov 20 at 1 PM ET – “discussion covers common boundary challenges, the significant impact of boundary violations, and practical strategies to set and maintain appropriate boundaries while delivering high-quality care”
• Wake Up to the Facts: Understanding and Managing Sleep Apnea – AlzOC/Nov 27 at 2 PM ET – “learn about the latest diagnostic methods, treatment options, and lifestyle changes that can help manage and mitigate the effects of this sleep disorder”

Child Welfare/Parenting

• Treatment-Resistant Depression – Recognition and Treatment – McLean/Nov 7 at 11 AM ET – “shares what makes some forms of depression especially difficult to treat, explores proven, cutting-edge treatment”
• Coping Compass: Identifying and Addressing Problematic Adolescent Behavior – OneOp/Nov 12 at 11 AM – 12:30 PM ET – “provide insight into the underlying causes of behaviors often associated with anxiety, depression, antisocial behavior, and suicidal ideation”
• How to Handle Disappointing Grades: Why It’s Happening, How to Help – ADDitude/Nov 12 at 1 PM ET – “help parents uncover possible reasons for their child’s grades and show them how to navigate these sticky situations while preserving their relationship with their child.”
• Youth and Technology: Mental Health Redefined (Part 2) – CTAC/Nov 13 at 12 PM ET – “Proven, research-based strategies for addressing these challenges will be covered including tools for monitoring online behavior, technology based mental health screenings, and practical recommendations on how to guide youth toward healthier online habits”
• College Student Mental Health 101 – McLean/Nov 13 at 12 PM ET – “provides an overview of common mental health concerns for college students, shares tips for recognizing and addressing these challenges and the conditions they can lead to”
• Social and Emotional Health in Early Childhood Development – SCAN/Nov 12 – 1:30 PM 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”
• Rooted in Transition: Building Military Family Resilience Through Nature – OneOp/Nov 19 at 11 AM ET – “Designed for practitioners and educators, this presentation delves into practical, nature-based strategies to help military families maintain balance during challenging transitions”
• Treating Youth Firesetting Behavior – CTAC/Nov 21 at 12 PM ET – “increase awareness about the extent of the problem and identify assessment and treatment protocols that can be helpful in both intervention and prevention”
• Breaking Barriers: Understanding and Combating Mental Health Stigma Among Children, Youth, and Families – CTAC/Nov 30 at 12 PM ET – “aims to foster an open conversation around the challenges and solutions for combating stigma in our families and communities”

Clinical Practice

• Professions in Financial Wellness: Financial Therapy and Financial Social Work – CFSW/Nov 1 at 1 PM ET – “explore the emotional side of money, organizational support, and available certifications”
• Stimulants 101: The 6-Hour Curriculum – ATTC/Nov 4, 11 , and 18 at 3 – 5 PM ET – “provide an overview of the impact of stimulant drugs and current treatment options. The training will include information on the effects of stimulants on the brain and body and a range of data on national and regional trends related to stimulant use.”
• Cultivating Growth & Inclusion: Horticulture, Recreation Therapy and Employment for Wellness & Community Connection – WWI/Nov 13 at 1 PM ET – “Recognize the role of inclusive Vocational Services in providing customized employment solutions, helping individuals with disabilities leverage their strengths for meaningful job opportunities”
• The Traumatizing Impact of a God’s-Eye-View: the evangelical patient on the couch – ICPLA/Nov 16 at 4 PM ET – “highlights key aspects of evangelical child-rearing and their potential impact on a child’s emotional development, sharing from his own personal childhood experience as well as his work as both a patient and an analyst”
• De-escalation, Basic Tools for Social Workers – ATTC/Nov 19 at 10 AM – 1 PM ET – “designed to equip participants with basic concepts and preparatory actions that can be used to de-escalate a wide range of interactions.”
• Decoding Distress – BPD, PTSD, and the Fine Line Between – McLean/Nov 19 at 11 AM ET – “overview of borderline personality disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, shares tips for understanding what sets them apart”
• Managing ADHD and Emotion Dysregulation with Dialectical Behavior Therapy – ADDitude/Nov 19 at 1 PM ET – “DBT works by helping children develop skills that decrease unwanted feelings and unhelpful behaviors, as well as skills that help them to accept difficult feelings about themselves and others without judgment”
• Giving Families Realistic Hope Around Substance Use Disorders – NAADAC/Nov 20 at 3 – 4:30 PM ET – “covers many topics, including overarching mindset and goals, common challenges and how to overcome them, common motivations and patterns in families, topics to consider when working with families and how to approach them, and more.”
• Building Engagement through Skilled Listening – ATTC/Nov 22 at 2 – 4 PM ET – “reflect on individual skill-level of ‘listening’ and to consider and plan what can be done to refine personal listening competencies”
• “Wiped Out and Still Going,” Preventing Compassion Fatigue – ATTC/Nov 25 at 10 AM – 12 PM ET – “identify and define often elusive work-related conditions, self-assessment tools and practical strategies for self-care and building resiliency”
• Effective Sharing of ‘Lived Experience’ While Maintaining Boundaries – ATTC/Nov 25 at 2 – 4 PM ET – “explore the balance of self-disclosure that can best meet the needs of people in care”
• Professional Boundaries – ATTC/Nov 26 at 10 AM – 12 PM ET – “discuss professionalism and ethics, dual relationships, and how to build a safe working environment”

Self-Care

• Self-Care & Wellness for ALL – ATTC/Nov 15 at 2 – 4 PM ET – “provides an opportunity for providers to review wellness practices and experience the benefits of intentional, micro-structured, self-care interventions”
• Impact of Trauma Exposure on Professionals – SCAN/Nov 19 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”
• Self-Care & Wellness – SCAN/Nov 20 at 1 – 2:30 PM ET – “help participants develop an understanding of how stress and trauma affect our state of well-being”
• “Wiped Out and Still Going,” Preventing Compassion Fatigue – ATTC/Nov 25 at 10 AM – 12 PM ET – “identify and define often elusive work related conditions, self-assessment tools and practical strategies for self-care and building resiliency”

Other

• Conscious Dating with ADHD: How to Avoid Toxic Relationships and Find Your Ideal Match – ADDitude/Nov 7 at 1 PM ET – “delve into dating apps, and learn why impulsivity, novelty-seeking, and people-pleasing can draw people with ADHD to prospects who appear to be risk-takers but not ideal partners”
• How to Do Research and Get Published – How to promote your article and impact policy – SAGE/Nov 12 at 11 AM ET – “learn how to navigate media channels, engage with stakeholders, and maximize the influence of your findings”
• The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Your Finances – CFSW/Nov 14 at 2 PM ET – “explore AI’s role in finance, its benefits and risks, and strategies to use AI ethically for your financial wellbeing.”
• My Farewell to the Yellow House, by István Hollós – Freud/Nov 15 at 1 – 2:30 PM ET – “The book also offers a sharp critique of society’s gaze upon madness. Although it was written nearly a century ago, it pulsates with contemporary questions. It approaches the fear of madness as a socially and psychically produced phenomenon, leading to exclusion, splitting, and various forms of authoritarianism. “
• Ticket to Work for America’s Veterans – SSA/Nov 20 at 3 – 4:30 PM ET

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