Free Mental Health Webinars, March 2025

Happy #SocialWorkMonth to all my fellow social workers! I’m so grateful for all that you do on behalf of our clients and our profession.  #SWMonth2025 #CompassionPlusAction #SocialWorkMonth #NASW

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring 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/drug use, ADHD, aging, 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 2025

Addiction/Drug Use

• Overdose Grief, Loss & Healing Supports – ATTC/Mar 6 at 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET – “review some of the main issues that arise when residents in recovery environments experience and don’t survive a recurrence. Content will review the behavioral, physical, and psychological responses to grief, self-care and coping strategies”
• Emphasizing and Evoking Our Common Humanity: How Public Stigma Reduction Campaigns May Help Rural Communities Address People Who Use Substances – ATTC/Mar 6 at 2 PM ET – “will highlight these research findings on decreasing stigma, components of public stigma reduction campaigns, and discuss its implications for rural communities.”
• Core Principles of Addiction Counselor Ethics – ATTC/Mar 7 at 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET – “explore the origins of the “Do No Harm” concept, misinterpretations, and implications for practice. The content will review the application of core principles within the context of the 12 core functions of addiction counseling, and with sample case scenarios.”
• Marijuana Legalization and the Prevention of Youth Cannabis Use – NAADAC/Mar 12 at 3 – 4:30 PM ET – “comprehensive understanding of the trends in youth marijuana use post-legalization, the effects of THC on the adolescent brain, and effective intervention and treatment strategies.”
• HIV Prevention for Recovery: Learning Collaborative for PrEP for HIV Prevention Among People with SUD: What is PrEP and Why is it Important for My Work? – ATTC/Mar 13 at 1 – 2:30 PM ET – “Learn about PrEP for HIV prevention and how it could benefit people with SUD”
• Client De-escalation Through Intentional Presence & Acknowledgement: Applications in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Settings Webinar – ATTC/Mar 13 at 2 PM ET – “leave this session prepared to talk with their co-workers and to make intentional choices about de-escalation in SUD treatment and recovery support settings.”
• Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS): Understanding an Emerging Public Health Challenge – ATTC/Mar 19 at 3 PM ET – “provide an overview of Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), a constellation of intractable vomiting, abdominal pain, and hot bathing behavior that solely occurs in the context of certain heavy chronic use of THC-predominant cannabis, including synthetic cannabinoids.”
• The Green Adolescent Brain – ATTC/Mar 20 at 2 PM ET – “highlight risk factors associated with cannabis use by adolescents, its impact on the developing brain, and treatment interventions and recovery support strategies that are adolescent specific”
• Group Facilitation Skills for Alcohol & Other Substance Use Counselors – ATTC/Mar 28 at 10 – 12 PM ET – “focuses on the development of groups and the use of groups as a method of intervention. Emphasis will be placed on group work vs. case work in a group, and the skills necessary to facilitate groups”

ADHD

• A Parenting Toolkit for Moms and Dads with ADHD – ADDitude/Mar 11 at 1 PM ET – “ADHD parents raising kids with ADHD”
• How to Heal from Trauma Using Internal Family Systems – ADDitude/Mar 18 at 1 PM ET – “treating trauma in adults with ADHD”
• Understanding Adult ADHD: Impact, Diagnosis, Treatment – NA/Mar 24 at 6 AM – 4:15 PM ET – “The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Health and Medicine Division has convened a panel of subject matter experts to explain the brain science behind ADHD, explore the patient experience, discuss current and future treatment landscapes”
• Eating with ADHD: Improving Your Relationship with Food – ADDitude/Mar 25 at 1 PM ET – “People with ADHD may struggle with disordered eating patterns due to the condition’s impact on executive function, emotional regulation, and reward processing”

Aging

• From Clutter to Comfort: A Caregiver’s Guide to Supporting Older Adults with Hoarding – ASAging/Mar 12 at 1 PM ET – “designed to empower professionals with the essential knowledge and tools to support older adults with hoarding tendencies”
• Financial Fraud in the Aging Community: What’s the Cost, Who’s at Risk, How to Help? – ASAging/Mar 18 at 1 PM ET – “explore some of the non-financial costs associated with fraud, while discussing who is at risk, potential factors leading to victimization, and resources and strategies available to help victims.”
• Empowering Women in Later Life: Tackling Gendered Ageism – ASAging/Mar 27 at 1 PM ET – “address the unique experiences of older women and explore strategies to address their needs when it comes to aging services”

Career

• Building Confidence at Work – Cancer + Career/Mar 5 at 1 PM ET – “For people who are balancing work and cancer, knowing how to manage the feelings that accompany these emotional and physical changes can help reduce on-the-job anxiety, improve performance, and increase the ability to succeed professionally after a diagnosis”
• Psychological Safety in the Health Center Workforce – NHCHC/Mar 5 at 2 PM ET – “Health centers prioritize the physical safety of their staff and patients, but psychological safety is equally important, and its absence can threaten a stable workforce and the well-being of patients”
• Ticket to Work and the Plan to Achieve Self-Support – SSA/Mar 26 at 3 – 4:30 PM ET

Child Welfare

• How A Neurodiversity Mindset Helps Children Thrive – OneOp/Mar 6 at 11 AM – 12:30 PM ET – “learn how neurodivergence is defined, the conditions it encompasses, and its prevalence among approximately 15% to 20% of the global population. This session will provide the latest evidence and information to better support children who learn differently.”
• Meeting Them Where They Are: A Panel Discussion on Best Practices for Supporting Youth Experiencing Homelessness – CTAC/Mar 21 at 11 AM ET – “develop a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by youth experiencing homelessness and provide guidance on how best to tailor treatment interventions to meet the needs of these young people.”
• Anxiety and OCD in Kids and Teens Course – McLean/Mar 26 at 11 AM – 4:15 PM ET – “equips you with the tools and insights to truly support the children and families who turn to you for help.”
• Cultivating Compassion: Innovative Strategies for Supporting Children and Youth – Millersville/Mar 28 at 11 AM – 1 PM ET

Clinical Practice

• This Is Your Brain: Understanding the Brain and Its Clinical Implications – ATTC/Mar 7 at 12 PM ET – “introduce the fundamentals of brain functioning in ways that are both understandable and can be effectively and practically utilized in treatment and leveraged for recovery.
• Effective Sharing of ‘Lived Experience’ While Maintaining Boundaries – ATTC/Mar 7 at 1 – 3 PM ET – “interactive learning community conversation supports the work of peers and the use of their valuable experience.”
• Social Work and Antisemitism: Issues and Interventions – NASW/Mar 10 at 6 PM ET – “center on key topics from the newly released book of the same title, addressing the intersection of social work and antisemitism”
• Pathological Narcissism and Bunker Mentality – UCSZ/Mar 10 at 9:30 PM ET – “explore the idea of pathological narcissism and its connection to physical structures like bunkers and monuments”
• Emerging Treatments for Social Disconnection in Psychiatric Illness – BBRF/Mar 11 at 2 PM ET – “latest research investigating promising new ways to use pharmacologic compounds to improve social connection in psychiatric illness and highlight the growing field of “social psychopharmacology.””
• The Silent Epidemic: Understanding and Overcoming Loneliness – McLean/Mar 13 at 11 AM ET – “explain what factors drive loneliness and how to address them, explore the roles of companionship and relationship dynamics”
• How Can We Decolonize Social Work? – NASW/Mar 13 at 6 PM ET – “explore strategies for decolonizing social work by examining the historical impact of colonization and its ongoing effects on marginalized communities”
• Understanding and Addressing Borderline Personality Disorder – McLean/Mar 18 at 12 PM ET – “explains how borderline personality disorder is diagnosed and treated, provides tips for supporting someone living with the condition”
• Ethics For Behavioral Health Professionals in Rural Areas – ATTC/Mar 19 at 12 PM ET – “Discussion of ethical responsibility, recognizing personal core values underpinning ethical practice, examining an ethical decision-making model, and understanding the context of therapy will be addressed. “
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Behavioral Health & Addictions: Innovations, Risks, and Ethical Considerations – ATTC/Mar 20 at 1 – 2:30 PM ET – “address critical ethical and safety considerations, discussing the potential benefits, challenges, and best practices for responsible AI implementation.”
• Applying Neurobiological Insights on Stress to Foster Resilience Across the Lifespan – NA/Mar 24 at 2 – 5 PM ET, Mar 25 at 9:30 AM – 4 PM ET – “National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will host a 1.5-day public workshop that brings together leaders and experts across sectors and disciplines (e.g., neuroscience, psychology, neurodevelopment, public health, medicine, and education) to explore the application of neurobiological insights on stress for building resilience.”
• Gender Affirming Care with the NASW-NYS/NYC Ethics Committee – NASW/Mar 26 at 6 PM ET – “Focusing on the 8 Ethical Considerations for Gender-Affirming Care, this session offers a platform for social workers to share real-world dilemmas and experiences.”
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders: Essential Skills – NC/Mar 28 at 11 AM – 2 PM ET – “focus on training participants in the core common interventions used to treat individuals with anxiety disorders”

Self Care

• Mindful Monday: Boundaries & Life-Work Balance – SCAN/Mar 10 at 12 PM ET – “interactive activity that will help participants better understand the importance of setting and maintaining boundaries to ensure a healthy life-work balance.”
• Impact of Trauma Exposure on Professionals – SCAN/Mar 18 at 1 – 2:30 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”
• The Power of Peers – NASW/Mar 19 at 6 PM ET – “Through engaging discussions and interactive activities, attendees will explore effective techniques for peer collaboration, mutual support, and overcoming the challenges of burnout”
• Mindful Monday: Wellness & Nature – SCAN/Mar 24 at 2 PM ET – “learn about some of the physical and mental health benefits associated with spending time in nature”
• Countering Workplace Stress Burnout – ATTC/Mar 25 at 1 – 2:30 PM ET – “confronts the prevailing challenges of workplace stress and burnout faced by professionals and para-professionals working across the continuum of care relating to substance use disorders.”
• The Importance of Building Lost-Lasting Relationship on the Road to Self-Sustainability – SCAN/Mar 27 at 10 – 11:30 AM ET – “challenges and barriers to supportive relationships and offer ways to overcome these.”

Other

• Trauma, Attachment & Resilience Trauma Summit – Mar 10 – 24 
• Practicing the Art of Digital Situational Awareness – CFSW/Mar 13 at 2 PM ET – “Explore the emotional and costly toll of identity theft and the importance of transforming the daunting task of financial protection into an empowering journey of resilience in safeguarding your identity and finances”
• Carrying Your Own Weight: The Fat Liberation Movement and How You Can Join – PT/Mar 28 at 1 PM ET – “attendees can expect a deeper dive into the history and current examples of increasing ways the fat liberation movement continues to expand beyond fat visibility, acceptance and positivity to resistance, revolution, and liberation”

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