Date: January 15 - 16, 2026

Time: 9 AM - 4 PM (12 CEUs)

Location: This course is offered exclusively on Canvas. All course materials, including the direct link to the virtual class, will be available on Canvas prior to the date and time of the class. 

Course Fee: $200

Register: Here   

In this updated course, students are taught the necessary skills to successfully prepare for the licensing exam. Helpful tips will guide students toward concentrating their preparation in areas helpful to success. Handouts include practice test questions and answers that will help students develop confidence to take the exam. Students are taught the necessary skills to prepare for the DSM-5 section of the licensing exam. There are intensive reviews of major topics with particular attention to DSM-5. Handouts and practice tests for the LMSW, LMSW-AP, and LCSW exams are included. Students develop the necessary confidence to take the exam.

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• List the values and standard areas in the NASW code of ethics.
• List the primary concepts for at least 3 different theories of psychosocial development.
• List at least 3 theoretical frameworks for direct social work practice with individuals, families, and groups.

About the Instructor: 

Patricia Taylor, Ph.D., LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and approved Texas LCSW supervisor who has practiced in the Houston area and taught clinical courses at the University of  Houston Graduate College of Social Work for the last 12 years.  She is currently Curriculum Coordinator for the Child Welfare Education Project and adjunct faculty member at the University of Houston Graduate college of Social Work.  She presented numerous workshops for the Protective Services Training Institute of Texas and presented research by invitation at professional meetings.  She is also highly experienced at teaching Intermediate/Clinical Level Exam Prep.

Date: February 6, 2026

Time: 9 AM - 12 PM (3 CEUs)

Location: This course is offered exclusively on Canvas. All course materials, including the direct link to the virtual class, will be available on Canvas prior to the date and time of the class. 

Course Fee: $75

Register: Here   

This is a Part 3 of four-part series on trauma and dissociation. Each part of the series is a stand-alone training, but in it’s entirety the series will deepen the participant’s knowledge of assessing and treating trauma and dissociation in adults. In Part 3, the focus will be on assessment and treatment of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dissociative Disorders.   

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• Compare various assessment tools for trauma and dissociation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective treatment interventions for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
• Apply strategies for effectively working with clinically significant dissociation.

About the Instructor:

Laila Narsi, LCSW, CMMT, EMDR Approved Consultant & Therapist, received her MSC at U of H GCSW in 1997. She specializes in CPTSD, Disassociate Identity Disorders, sexual assault, and personality disorders since the start of her career, she worked as director of both outpatient and inpatient Psychiatric hospitals in Houston then moved onto private practice. Some of the certifications Laila holds are  in EMDR Therapy, EMDR Consultant, Mindful Self-Compassion, Fierce Self-Compassion Course, International Mindful Meditation Professional Level. In 2022, along with Dr. Chris Germer at Harvard University, she co-developed the Self-Compassion for Shame Program which is globally taught. For the last 15 years, she also organizes and leads global retreats in person and virtual on topics of  mindfulness, MSC, Shame, Burn Out, and trauma in addition to sitting on the international board for CMSC’s DEIBJ committee.   Ms. Narsi is a dedicated advocate and volunteer for mental health not just in the Greater Houston Area, but globally as well.

Date: February 6, 2026

Time: 1 PM - 4 PM (3 CEUs)

Location: This course is offered exclusively on Canvas. All course materials, including the direct link to the virtual class, will be available on Canvas prior to the date and time of the class. 

Course Fee: $75

Register: Here   

This is Part 3 of a four-part series on trauma and dissociation.  Each part of the series is a stand-alone training, but in it’s entirety the series will deepen the participant’s knowledge of assessing and treating trauma and dissociation in children and adolescents.  In Part 3, the focus will be on assessment and treatment of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dissociative Disorders.  

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• Compare various assessment tools for trauma and dissociation 
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective treatment interventions for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Apply strategies for effectively working with clinically significant dissociation

About the Instructor:

Karen Sullivan, LCSW-S, RPT-S, EMDR Approved Consultant, is a graduate of UH – GCSW.  She began her career as a caseworker and supervisor at CPS in  Sexual Abuse units.  She then worked as a therapist at advocacy centers in both Harris and Fort Bend Counties. In the last 13 years of private practice, Karen continues to specialize in trauma, grief, sexual assault, and attachment.  She frequently testifies on these matters in both civil and criminal courts. 

Date: February 26, 2026

Time: 9 AM - 12 PM (3 CEUs)

Location: This course is offered exclusively on Canvas. All course materials, including the direct link to the virtual class, will be available on Canvas prior to the date and time of the class. 

Course Fee: $75

Register: Here   

Sleep complaints are common in mental health care. Most therapists recommend sleep hygiene or refer for a sleep study, both of which are appropriate in some cases and profoundly unhelpful in others. This presentation will educate clinicians about the biology of sleep, highlight factors that interfere with sleep, and give an overview of sleep disorders and how they can be managed behaviorally. Participants will walk away with a solid foundation of knowledge from which to assess and make appropriate recommendations for their clients with sleep complaints.

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the 2-process model and how each process impacts sleep.
• Give a brief overview of normal sleep architecture.
• Articulate the proper place of sleep hygiene advice in working with sleep complaints.
• Summarize major sleep disorders and their treatments.

About the Instructor: 

Jessica Fink, LCSW-S is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor based in Austin, TX, with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She spent 14 years at a psychiatric hospital in Austin, where she worked in inpatient and intensive outpatient settings. In 2021, Jessica transitioned to full-time private practice, where she specializes in sleep, chronic pain, OCD, PTSD, and RODBT. Jessica considers herself a therapist for the rule followers. She favors structured, evidence-based approaches with clear goals and agendas. Outside of her clinical work, Jessica enjoys immersing herself in the world of musical theater, watching reruns of The Golden Girls, and rocking out to 90s alternative rock. An avid traveler, she has a personal goal of visiting all 50 states and all 7 continents in her lifetime, intending to learn something new in each place she visits.

Date: March 5, 2026

Time: 9 AM - 4 PM (6 CEUs)

Location: This course is offered exclusively on Canvas. All course materials, including the direct link to the virtual class, will be available on Canvas prior to the date and time of the class. 

Course Fee: $100

Register: Here   

This six-hour highly interactive clinical supervision training is designed to meet the requirements of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council for Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor.  The training will focus on three major areas:  providing updates on pertinent aspects of the licensing rules related to clinical supervision in social work, emphasizing key components of the clinical supervisory relationship, process, and phases of work; and focusing on contemporary perspectives/content related to clinical supervision as a field of practice.  Participants will be invited to actively participate in sharing challenges, seeking guidance, and developing peer connections. 

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to: 

• Learn updates on pertinent aspects of the licensing rules related to clinical supervision in social work 
• Include key components of the clinical supervisory relationship, process, and phases of work 
• Apply contemporary perspectives/content related to clinical supervision as a field of practice  

About the Instructors: 

Ada Cheung, Ph.D, LCSW-S, RPT-STM, EMDRIA Approved ConsultantTM and Certified TherapistTM, earned her Doctoral and Master's Degrees in Social Work from the University of Houston. With over 25 years of experience in diverse behavioral and mental health settings, Ada has served children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations through individual, couples, family, and group therapy. She specializes in clinical supervision, empowering emerging professionals to develop their skills in evidence-based practices, and she continues to serve as an adjunct faculty at the University of Houston.

Shubhra Endley, LCSW-S, Licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience providing services to diverse populations in community based and independent clinical practice settings. Direct practicum instruction and liaison experience in higher education. Served as Adjunct Faculty and Field Liaison at the GCSW. Advocates for the social work profession at state and local leadership levels. Inspired to continue leveraging clinical, practicum, and educational expertise in the advancement of future social work professionals. 

Date: March 6, 2026

Time: 9 AM - 4 PM (6 CEUs)

Location: This course will be held in-person at the University of Houston GCSW.

Course Fee: $100

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This is a hands-on course in group psychotherapy using both psychodynamic and CBT techniques. It's both experiential and didactic. Class volunteers will become a group, and the remainder of the attendees will become the observers. The didactic and discussion portion will occur each hour at the conclusion of each of four group encounters. The facilitators will de-construct the group process as it occurs. Psychodynamics, including family/cultural/social back stories and CBT interventions will be pointed out. How the facilitators managed the group process is a teaching point.

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• Cite the dynamic defenses that emerged during the group sessions
• Identify the interventions used by the leaders to promote group progress through the stages of formation
• Identify the techniques of facilitation that produced growth

About the Instructors:

Andrew Krieger, DSW, MBA, LCSW-S, LCDC, is a private practice psychotherapist with extensive experience in direct practice social work, clinical program design and development, addiction treatment and group psychotherapy. He has held clinical positions at some of the leading addiction treatment programs in Texas and has served in executive roles in top companies across multiple industries. He received his Doctor of Social Work from the University of Southern California, and his Masters of Clinical Social Work and Masters of Business Administration from the University of Houston. Dr. Krieger has also worked for over 15 years with individuals and families as a private practice and group psychotherapist, specializing in addictive disorders, family therapy, group psychotherapy and process addictions.

Richard Newman, MEd, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CGP, AGPA-F, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, who has been treating clients for over forty years. He is a Certified Group Psychotherapist, a National Certified Counselor, a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and a Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA-F). He has been active in Houston Group Psychotherapy Society in various leadership roles, and he has worked with the National Board of Certified Counselors in past years. He has experience with inpatient, agency, and outpatient practice as a clinician, a supervisor, and an administrator. He has specialized in working with adolescents, and, in doing so, he has done considerable family and marital therapy work. He has led groups for children, adolescents, adults, and marital couples over his clinical career, and he has participated in teaching the AGPA Principles Course.

Date: April 9, 2026

Time: 6 PM - 9 PM (3 CEUs)

Location: This course is offered exclusively on Canvas. All course materials, including the direct link to the virtual class, will be available on Canvas prior to the date and time of the class. 

Course Fee: $75

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Therapists increasingly encounter mindfulness in practice, yet without cultural context it risks appropriation. This course provides therapists with an introduction to mindfulness’s history and core concepts—and their connection to Buddhism. Participants will gain appreciation of distinct populations by learning to contextualize mindfulness within its authentic roots, avoiding cultural appropriation and strengthening therapeutic ethics. The session includes experiential meditation practices alongside discussion of practical applications for diverse spiritual backgrounds of clients. Designed to meet the CEU requirement of working with distinct populations, this course supports clinicians in integrating mindfulness and Buddhist-informed perspectives into practice respectfully and skillfully.

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• Learn the cultural and historical context of mindfulness and its relevance for therapy.
• Identify at least three core concepts of Buddhism relevant to mindfulness practice.
• Explain how to integrate Buddhist-informed concepts into therapy with cultural appreciation.
• Experience at least three mindfulness practices.

About the Instructor:

Nhu-Mai Nguyen, LCSW-S, is an ordained student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh with more than 15 years of mindfulness training, including a year of monastery residency and nationwide teaching tours. She integrates authentic, culturally grounded mindfulness into clinical practice and education. Nhu Mai currently works as a clinical counselor at Rice University, where she helps students work through issues of perfectionism, shame, and belonging. She trained extensively in DBT at The PRISM Center, has experience treating severe depression, trauma, and anxiety, and is pursuing EMDR certification. As a board-approved supervisor, she mentors LMSWs in developing clinical expertise.

Dates: March 30, April 9 - 10, 2026

Time: 9 AM - 3 PM (40 CEUs including 12 Ethics CEUs)

Due to class structure, the deadline to register for this course is March 23, 2026 (more information below).

Location: This course is offered exclusively on Canvas. All course materials, including the direct link to the virtual class, will be available on Canvas prior to the date and time of the class.  

Course Fee: $700

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The 40 hour Clinical Supervision Course is designed for Licensed Clinical Social Workers who are interested in fulfilling licensing requirements to become a LCSW Supervisor (as set forth by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners 781.102) and in advancing their knowledge, skills, and experience in clinical social work supervision. *

*BHEC TSBSWE requires LCSW licensure for 2 years before receiving supervisor status.

*This course will not satisfy the requirements for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to receive BHEC approved Clinical Supervisor designation.

 

The course consists of the following formats:

• 15 hours of face-to-face Zoom course over 3 days (3/30, 4/9, 4/10)
• 25 hours of independent assignments designed for course preparation, exploration, reflection, and integration of content.

 

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to: 

• Define Clinical Supervision in Social Work 
• Understand Ethical Responsibilities 
• Develop an Effective Supervisory Relationship 
• Explore the TX BHEC TSBSWE Rules for Social Work 
• Identify Models and Phases of Clinical Supervision 
• Understand Supervisory Methods and Techniques 
• Learn about Distinct Populations, Technology and Generations
• Increase Awareness of Critical Challenges in Clinical Supervision 

About the Instructors: 

Ada Cheung, Ph.D, LCSW-S, RPT-STM, EMDRIA Approved ConsultantTM and Certified TherapistTM, earned her Doctoral and Master's Degrees in Social Work from the University of Houston. With over 25 years of experience in diverse behavioral and mental health settings, Ada has served children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations through individual, couples, family, and group therapy. She specializes in clinical supervision, empowering emerging professionals to develop their skills in evidence-based practices, and she continues to serve as an adjunct faculty at the University of Houston.

Shubhra Endley, LCSW-S, Licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience providing services to diverse populations in community based and independent clinical practice settings. Direct practicum instruction and liaison experience in higher education. Served as Adjunct Faculty and Field Liaison at the GCSW. Advocates for the social work profession at state and local leadership levels. Inspired to continue leveraging clinical, practicum, and educational expertise in the advancement of future social work professionals.

Date: April 17, 2026

Time: 9 AM - 12 PM (3 CEUs)

Location: This course is offered exclusively on Canvas. All course materials, including the direct link to the virtual class, will be available on Canvas prior to the date and time of the class.

Course Fee: $75

Register: Here   

This is part 4 of a four-part series on trauma and dissociation. Each part of the series is a stand-alone training, but in it’s entirety the series will deepen the participant’s knowledge of assessing and treating trauma and dissociation in adults.  In Part 4, the focus will be on building resilience and the prevention of burnout of professionals through effective research based techniques.

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and understand the impact of burnout on professionals who work in the field of trauma and dissociation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources and ways to build resilience with professionals who work in the field of trauma and dissociation
• Build various skills for burnout prevention and management

About the Instructor:

Laila Narsi, LCSW, CMMT, EMDR Approved Consultant & Therapist, received her MSC at U of H GCSW in 1997. She specializes in CPTSD, Disassociate Identity Disorders, sexual assault, and personality disorders since the start of her career, she worked as director of both outpatient and inpatient Psychiatric hospitals in Houston then moved onto private practice. Some of the certifications Laila holds are  in EMDR Therapy, EMDR Consultant, Mindful Self-Compassion, Fierce Self-Compassion Course, International Mindful Meditation Professional Level. In 2022, along with Dr. Chris Germer at Harvard University, she co-developed the Self-Compassion for Shame Program which is globally taught. For the last 15 years, she also organizes and leads global retreats in person and virtual on topics of  mindfulness, MSC, Shame, Burn Out, and trauma in addition to sitting on the international board for CMSC’s DEIBJ committee.   Ms. Narsi is a dedicated advocate and volunteer for mental health not just in the Greater Houston Area, but globally as well.

Date: April 17, 2026

Time: 1 PM - 4 PM (3 CEUs)

Location: This course is offered exclusively on Canvas. All course materials, including the direct link to the virtual class, will be available on Canvas prior to the date and time of the class.

Course Fee: $75

Register: Here   

This is Part 4 of a four-part series on trauma and dissociation.  Each part of the series is a stand-alone training, but in it’s entirety the series will deepen the participant’s knowledge of assessing and treating trauma and dissociation in children and adolescents.  In Part 4, the focus will be on educating and supporting parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dissociative Disorders.

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• Conduct parent or caregiver consultations that effectively educate about the impact of trauma and dissociation on children 
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources for parents and caregivers
• Discuss strategies for parent/caregiver self-care and clinician self-care

About the Instructor:

Karen Sullivan, LCSW-S, RPT-S, EMDR Approved Consultant, is a graduate of UH – GCSW.  She began her career as a caseworker and supervisor at CPS in  Sexual Abuse units.  She then worked as a therapist at advocacy centers in both Harris and Fort Bend Counties. In the last 13 years of private practice, Karen continues to specialize in trauma, grief, sexual assault, and attachment.  She frequently testifies on these matters in both civil and criminal courts. 

Date: April 21, 2026

Time: 1 PM - 4 PM (3 CEUs)

Location: This course is offered exclusively on Canvas. All course materials, including the direct link to the virtual class, will be available on Canvas prior to the date and time of the class.

Course Fee: $75

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Adults with ADHD frequently experience executive functioning deficits that hinder self-regulation and heighten anger. This presentation examines how inattention, difficulty initiating tasks, dysregulation when tasks lack stimulation, and time blindness result in uncompleted tasks and recurring frustration, often internalized as self-directed anger. Using evidence-based interventions, the workshop integrates parts work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), metacognitive approaches, somatic work, and the constraint-led approach to provide clinicians with a comprehensive toolkit. Attendees learn strategies to recognize and understand their clients’ symptoms, develop effective coping skills, and improve organization and environmental modifications. Overall, clinicians gain practical tools to help clients lead more balanced and fulfilling lives, resulting in lasting change.

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize and understand their clients' symptoms before, during, and after episodes, enhancing mindfulness.
• Develop effective coping skills to address emerging symptoms and improve emotional regulation.
• Enhance organizational skills and modify environments to reduce distractions and improve task completion.
• Equip clinicians with practical, evidence-based tools to support clients in managing ADHD-related dysregulation and anger.

About the Instructor:

Joel Kouame, LCSW, MBA, CAMS-II, is a licensed psychotherapist and founder of JK Counseling, a virtual group practice specializing in anger, trauma, depression, and anxiety. He utilizes evidence-based approaches like EMDR, IFS, and the Gottman Method to help individuals and couples create lasting, meaningful change. In addition to his clinical work, Joel is an adjunct professor and writer, passionate about integrating psychology, sociology, and social justice into his teachings and publications. His expertise bridges research and real-world application in a practical and relatable way.

Date: April 24, 2026

Time: 9 AM - 12 PM (3 CEUs)

Location: This course will be held in-person at the University of Houston GCSW.

Course Fee: $75

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Social Workers often express interest in working in a private practice setting, intrigued by the flexible work schedule as well as the earning potential. Many social workers, however, are uncertain of how to enter into this area of social work practice. This course will outline the steps to develop a business model that has the greatest potential for clinical and financial success. 

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the logistical steps to become an independent provider of mental health services
• Discuss the pros and cons of accepting insurance assignments
• Review the steps to become in-network with insurance panels
• Understand how to navigate ethical challenges unique to private practice 

About the Instructor:

Andrea Skoglund, MSW, LCSW, EMDR Certified, received her bachelor's degree in public relations from Marquette University. She completed her MSW from the University of Texas at Austin and has worked at a variety of academic medical centers. She is a Board Approved Supervisor, and has been writing examination items for the ASWB's clinical licensure exam since 2021. In her own private practice, Andrea works with a variety of clients including adolescent and young adults as well as with women and couples across life's entire spectrum. 

Date: April 24, 2026

Time: 1 PM - 4 PM (3 CEUs)

Location: This course is offered exclusively on Canvas. All course materials, including the direct link to the virtual class, will be available on Canvas prior to the date and time of the class.

Course Fee: $75

Register: Here   

A growing body of research supports what many professionals have already experienced with their own pets - that the human-animal bond can be emotionally, psychologically, and physically beneficial. This course offers a roadmap to mental health professionals considering taking the next step towards bringing the healing power of animals into their counseling. The fundamentals of Animal-Assisted Therapy will be covered by exploring the history of animals in counseling, clarifying terminology, discussing benefits and risks, and experiencing some AAT interventions.  

Research evidence supports that Animal-Assisted Therapy can be beneficial to a wide range of ages, genders, and cultures. It has been researched and is currently being provided in numerous countries. As such, it offers emotional healing to diverse clients. Additionally, animals typically interact with clients without consideration of their social, racial, economic, or political status, which gives clients an opportunity for genuine, healthy, therapeutic relationship. 

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify characteristics of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling and differentiate from other therapeutic applications of the human-animal bond 
• List at least 3 research-based benefits of partnering with animals in counseling 
• List at least 3 risks of including an animal in counseling and describe ways of mitigating those risks 
• Identify at least 3 indicators of stress and at least 3 indicators of consent for canines and equines 
• Describe at least 3 different animal-assisted counseling interventions 
  

About the Instructor:

Kim Sullivan, LPC, RPT, NCC, operates a solo private practice based in Round Rock, Texas, working with clients ages 3 to adult utilizing modalities including Child-Centered Play Therapy, expressive arts, sand tray, and animal-assisted counseling.  She teams up with her canine counseling partner, Barney, for the majority of her sessions.  Kim offers supervision for LPC-Associates and consultation for licensed counselors working towards their RPT certification, with her 3 donkeys joining in for equine-assisted supervision.  Kim is certified as an Animal-Assisted Counselor through Texas State University’s Animal-Assisted Counseling Academy (where she also serves as lead trainer), is Level 2 trained in Natural Lifemanship (a trauma-informed equine-based approach), and EMDR trained.  Kim previously served as Lead Trainer for Texas State University's Animal-Assisted Counseling Academy, now continuing her connection with the AAC Academy by serving as an AAC Team Evaluator. 

Date: May 1, 2026

Time: 9 AM - 4 PM (6 CEUs including 0.75 Ethics)

Location: This course is offered exclusively on Canvas. All course materials, including the direct link to the virtual class, will be available on Canvas prior to the date and time of the class.

Course Fee: $100

Register: Here   

This 6-hour workshop equips new MSW graduates with the knowledge and confidence to select a clinical supervisor who supports their professional growth and aligns with their values. Participants will explore the purpose and responsibilities of clinical licensure, review supervision models and agreements, and learn how to assess supervisor fit, ethics, and cultural responsiveness. The course covers fee structures, documentation, and hour tracking, as well as troubleshooting common supervision challenges. Through interactive discussions and experiential exercises, participants will develop practical tools for effective participation in supervision and build a foundation for ethical, empowered, and intentional clinical practice.

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the purpose, process, and ethical responsibilities of clinical licensure in social work, including motivations for pursuing advanced licensure and an overview of BHEC requirements.
• Differentiate between supervision models and settings (on-the-job, external, group, individual, hybrid) and identify the advantages and limitations of each for new clinicians.
• Identify key characteristics of effective supervisors and supervision relationships, including population fit, specializations, teaching styles, and cultural responsiveness.
• Evaluate supervision logistics and ethics, including fee structures, supervision agreements, policies for illness or emergencies, and the ethical handling of rescheduling or termination.
• Recognize the hallmarks of effective versus ineffective supervision, including appropriate boundaries, feedback practices, supervisor liability, and how supervision prepares clinicians beyond test preparation.
• Apply practical tools for participation in supervision, including a structured case staffing outline, supervision hour tracking, and strategies for professional documentation.
• Address common challenges in supervision, such as conflicting administrative and clinical guidance, remediation processes, and navigating power differentials and ethical dilemmas.
• Develop strategies for professional growth and accountability, including how to locate supervisors, review disciplinary histories, build a supportive network beyond supervision, and engage in culturally aware, ethical decision-making.

About the Instructors:

Natasha Prosperi, LCSW-S, RPT, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, RST, is the founder of Resilience Play Therapy & Counseling Center and an experienced clinical supervisor dedicated to fostering ethical, reflective, and culturally responsive practice. With extensive experience supporting children, families, and immigrant communities, Natasha integrates trauma-informed, play-based, and relational approaches into both her clinical work and supervision. Her supervision style emphasizes professional growth, self-awareness, and the development of confident, competent social workers ready to thrive in diverse settings.

Lizet Benitez, LCSW-S, is a bilingual trauma therapist, EMDR Consultant, and clinical supervisor based in Katy, Texas. As the founder of Alivio Counseling Center, she provides EMDR consultation and clinical supervision that emphasize structure, reflection, and cultural responsiveness. Lizet is passionate about supporting emerging clinicians in developing confidence, ethical foundations, and clarity as they navigate the path toward independent licensure and sustainable clinical growth.

Date: Ongoing 

Time:  24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week (3 CEUs) 

Location: This course is being offered exclusively online via Canvas. A direct link will be sent once the participant has registered. 

Course Fee: $50

Register: Here 

About the Course: 

This course is geared toward intervention with families, children and caregivers, and provides an overview of the 3 stages of intervention post disaster and the factors in each stage along with casework intervention options. Learning the art of conversation for identification as well as when to utilize therapeutic avenues is highlighted. 3 theoretical frameworks are reviewed for Acute Stress Disorder as well as the predictors for risk. Regardless of practice setting, we will all see signs post “storm” therefore come and share avenues we can intervene.​

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to:

• The participant will be able to identify the three basic theories and models for working with survivors of disaster.​
• The participant will be able to apply the three stages of principle-driven strategies for early intervention.
• The participant will be able to identify the problems with carrying out the intervention.
• The participant will be able to identify tools to assist with this need.
• The participant will be able to be knowledgeable about self-care needs for the provider.​

About the Instructor:  

Cynthia F. Reibenstein, LCSW-S, CFSW, ACSW, DCSW, is the instructor for this course. Cynthia Reibenstein is certified in Financial Social Work and is very highly regarded throughout Texas as an expert in social work ethics. She has over 27 years of experience in a variety of settings like schools, medical and mental health facilities, as well as experience in supervision and social work consultation. She has developed effective presentations to assist colleagues, professionals, and the public in overcoming barriers that lead them to a more meaningful life. Currently, she teaches part-time at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and has a supervision/consultation practice. Cynthia also works with the elderly and with people with disabilities and serves on several boards that focus on education. Reibenstein and Associates is dedicated to ethical, quality service that helps individuals be motivated and inspired to develop their full potential. 

Date: Ongoing 

Time:  24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week (3 Ethics CEUs)

Location: This course is being offered exclusively online via Canvas. A direct link will be sent once the participant has registered.

Course Fee: $50

Register: Here

About the Course:

Through this three-hour self-paced instructor-recorded course, one will become more acquainted with the tools and techniques, an overview of models, for working with clients and systems in the area of financial social work. Addressing the disparity will enhance one’s ability to provide for not only basic living and decision making but also address means in building a successful financial relationship and retirement. In the work, the tools and techniques highlighted from Motivational Interviewing and the Transtheoretical Model of Change will also be held as one of social work’s basic ethics, that of self-determination as well as professional growth.

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to:

• To identify at least three tools/techniques in building a client’s relationship with their money
• To identify tools/techniques in working with a client’s financial habits
• To identify how their relationship with money impacts their financial social work
• To identify how our ethics impacts the client/worker relationship
• To identify how motivational interviewing, the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, and the Transformational learning model impacts financial wellness work

About the Instructor: 

Cynthia F. Reibenstein, LCSW-S, CFSW, ACSW, DCSW, is the instructor for this course. Cynthia Reibenstein is certified in Financial Social Work and is very highly regarded throughout Texas as an expert in social work ethics. She has over 27 years of experience in a variety of settings like schools, medical and mental health facilities, as well as experience in supervision and social work consultation. She has developed effective presentations to assist colleagues, professionals, and the public in overcoming barriers that lead them to a more meaningful life. Currently, she teaches part-time at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and has a supervision/consultation practice. Cynthia also works with the elderly and with people with disabilities and serves on several boards that focus on education. Reibenstein and Associates is dedicated to ethical, quality service that helps individuals be motivated and inspired to develop their full potential.

Date: Ongoing 

Time:  24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week (3 Ethics CEUs)

Location: This course is being offered exclusively online via Canvas. A direct link will be sent once the participant has registered.

Course Fee: $50

Register: Here

About the Course:

Non-compliance is a globally challenging problem…

It is not a disease but a prominent risk factor that can lead to a multitude of diseases

Chronic disease has increased and this has diminished the quality of life for people as well as imposes a great burden on the healthcare system and insurance industry

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to:

• Identify the Behavior Health Assessment options and ethics that surround the service delivery
• Identify and discuss the prevalence and  contributing behavioral factors for non-compliance condition
• Identify the key elements that influence outcomes
• Describe the five-step collaborative problem-solving model to address compliance
• Describe the counseling techniques appropriate for use with Chronic Illness, non-compliant behaviors
• Identify and discuss the prevalence and contributing behavioral factors for non-compliance conditions

About the Instructor:

Cynthia F. Reibenstein, LCSW-S, CFSW, ACSW, DCSW, is the instructor for this course. Cynthia Reibenstein is certified in Financial Social Work and is very highly regarded throughout Texas as an expert in social work ethics. She has over 27 years of experience in a variety of settings like schools, medical and mental health facilities, as well as experience in supervision and social work consultation. She has developed effective presentations to assist colleagues, professionals, and the public in overcoming barriers that lead them to a more meaningful life. Currently, she teaches part-time at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and has a supervision/consultation practice. Cynthia also works with the elderly and with people with disabilities and serves on several boards that focus on education. Reibenstein and Associates is dedicated to ethical, quality service that helps individuals be motivated and inspired to develop their full potential.

Date: Ongoing 

Time:  24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week (3 Ethics CEUs) 

Location: This course is being offered exclusively online via Canvas. A direct link will be sent once the participant has registered. 

Course Fee: $50

Register: Here 

About the Course: 

Confidentiality is a core value in our profession. Through cases, scenarios and your discussion, the challenges that confidentiality holds in our work will be examined with the ethical decision-making model. Confidentiality is a core ethic that builds the relationship for effective practice. Our practice settings will bring to life some real-life situations and cases illustrating the updates we need to stay current in our practice. Come and participate! 

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to:

• Identify strengths to aide in maintaining confidentiality 
• Identify vulnerable times that put confidentiality at risk 
• Identify practice strategies to safeguard one's ethics 
• Distinguish between privacy and confidentiality and privileged communication 
• Grasp the many roles and relationships one has while at work 
• Understand how the funding source impacts confidentiality 
• Identify the updates in confidentiality areas, especially with technology 

About the Instructor:  

Cynthia F. Reibenstein, LCSW-S, CFSW, ACSW, DCSW, is the instructor for this course. Cynthia Reibenstein is certified in Financial Social Work and is very highly regarded throughout Texas as an expert in social work ethics. She has over 27 years of experience in a variety of settings like schools, medical and mental health facilities, as well as experience in supervision and social work consultation. She has developed effective presentations to assist colleagues, professionals, and the public in overcoming barriers that lead them to a more meaningful life. Currently, she teaches part-time at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and has a supervision/consultation practice. Cynthia also works with the elderly and with people with disabilities and serves on several boards that focus on education. Reibenstein and Associates is dedicated to ethical, quality service that helps individuals be motivated and inspired to develop their full potential. 

Date: Ongoing

Time:  24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week (3 CEUs)

Location: This course is being offered exclusively online via Canvas. A direct link will be sent once the participant has registered.

Course Fee: $50

Register: Here

About the Course:

This offering is part of a series on clinical practice for social work and other counseling professionals. Courses can all be taken individually as well. This presentation offers information and resources on assessment of symptoms and behavior for diagnosis using the DSM V and understanding\use of the Mental Status Exam (MSE). This offering also provides other helpful and practical knowledge on diagnostic care principals. This self-paced course is beneficial for those new to clinical work and for more established counseling professionals seeking additional resources for assessment and practice skills.

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to:

• Identify and understand symptoms, causes and risk factors for mental health disorders
• Learn and conduct an assessment Interview based upon three models of diagnostic interviews
• Review and understand use and completion of the Mental Status Examination as a foundation for diagnosis/assessment
• Recognize and apply an array of diagnostic care principles including creation of a differential diagnosis, dealing with conflicting information sources, cultural concerns in diagnosis and assessment, and addressing multiple diagnosis and uncertainty with diagnosis

About the Instructor:

Harry Livesay, LCSW-S, has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-S) with over 25 years of counseling experience. He holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Houston- Graduate College of Social Work. He has spent most of his career working in public and non-profit, community-based behavioral health care settings providing counseling, support and empowerment for underserved communities in Texas.

Date: Ongoing 

Time:  24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week (3 Cultural Competency CEUs)

Location: This course is being offered exclusively online via Canvas. A direct link will be sent once the participant has registered.

Course Fee: $50

Register: Here

About the Course:

When we are able to recognize and embrace different perspectives, one is able to create value, serve and support clients/communities/agencies.  Examining our cultural skills, knowledge and attitudes we can best prepare for our work.  Several clinical models for healing, along with the development of intervention strategies will enhance our delivery of culturally competent work.  Throughout the process in our discussion, our social work ethics will take a role in building our knowledge in various cultural arenas, micro to macro.

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to:

• Grasp the importance of delivering culturally competent services
• Identify strategies and tools to enhance the delivery and utilization of services for culturally competent practices
• Recognize culturally competent components of various groups: micro to macro
• Understand cultural competency includes ethnic and spiritual competency
• Grasp the culturally competent from an agency/business standpoint
• Understand the ethics surrounding the delivery of culturally competent services, micro to macro

About the Instructor: 

Cynthia F. Reibenstein, LCSW-S, CFSW, ACSW, DCSW, is the instructor for this course. Cynthia Reibenstein is certified in Financial Social Work and is very highly regarded throughout Texas as an expert in social work ethics. She has over 27 years of experience in a variety of settings like schools, medical and mental health facilities, as well as experience in supervision and social work consultation. She has developed effective presentations to assist colleagues, professionals, and the public in overcoming barriers that lead them to a more meaningful life. Currently, she teaches part-time at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and has a supervision/consultation practice. Cynthia also works with the elderly and with people with disabilities and serves on several boards that focus on education. Reibenstein and Associates is dedicated to ethical, quality service that helps individuals be motivated and inspired to develop their full potential.

Date: Ongoing

Time:  24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week (3 Ethics CEUs)

Location: This course is being offered exclusively online via Canvas. A direct link will be sent once the participant has registered.

Course Fee: $50

Register: Here

About the Course:

Technology impacts our work on a variety of fronts, service delivery and organizationally, therefore learning how to make our work HIPAA compliant will enhance protections of a client's PHI. Avenues with case scenarios and situations will illustrate the material readings along with some media sidebars. Resources are given and the state laws, federal laws and our professional ethics are given as they guide our practice in all situations.

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to:

This course, as part of the new normal, is vital for any clinical or macro social worker who is providing telehealth services. Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply the scope of practice with technology as the medium.
• Identify the ethical standards impacting the use of technology in social work practice.
• Identify the legal aspects needed to ensure ethical social work practice using technology.
• Implement problem-solving with strong ethical practice

About the Instructor:

Cynthia F. Reibenstein, LCSW-S, CFSW, ACSW, DCSW, is the instructor for this course. Cynthia Reibenstein is certified in Financial Social Work and is very highly regarded throughout Texas as an expert in social work ethics. She has over 27 years of experience in a variety of settings like schools, medical and mental health facilities, as well as experience in supervision and social work consultation. She has developed effective presentations to assist colleagues, professionals, and the public in overcoming barriers that lead them to a more meaningful life. Currently, she teaches part-time at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and has a supervision/consultation practice. Cynthia also works with the elderly and with people with disabilities and serves on several boards that focus on education. Reibenstein and Associates is dedicated to ethical, quality service that helps individuals be motivated and inspired to develop their full potential.

Date: Ongoing 

Time:  24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week (3 Ethics CEUs)

Location: This course is being offered exclusively online via Canvas. A direct link will be sent once the participant has registered.

Course Fee: $50

Register: Here

About the Course:

Socio-economic disparity is a reality that is under-addressed in our work. The divide impacts the client’s ability to “make ends meet” and to lead a life with the knowledge of their relationship with money and finances. Families’ livelihoods impact mental health, emotional health and is the source of many communication problems. The tension underscores a culture of poverty. Beginning with children, financial literacy can enhance their growth, and avenues to have a positive relationship with money, will close the economic gap. Social work has a role, and our ethics provide the template for addressing this both on the individual and societal levels.

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to:

• Improve their ability to address socio-economic disparity in their client’s life.
• Enhance their ability to address the socio-economic disparity in the systems that will engage with the client.
• Identify basic terms in financial literacy and the 2 theoretical models for financial social work.
• Identify the ethics that guide our work with those affected by social economic disparity.
• Apply financial health to their life.

About the Instructor:

Cynthia F. Reibenstein, LCSW-S, CFSW, ACSW, DCSW, is the instructor for this course. Cynthia Reibenstein is certified in Financial Social Work and is very highly regarded throughout Texas as an expert in social work ethics. She has over 27 years of experience in a variety of settings like schools, medical and mental health facilities, as well as experience in supervision and social work consultation. She has developed effective presentations to assist colleagues, professionals, and the public in overcoming barriers that lead them to a more meaningful life. Currently, she teaches part-time at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and has a supervision/consultation practice. Cynthia also works with the elderly and with people with disabilities and serves on several boards that focus on education. Reibenstein and Associates is dedicated to ethical, quality service that helps individuals be motivated and inspired to develop their full potential.

Date: On-going

Time:  24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week (3 CEUs)   

Location: This course is being offered exclusively online via Canvas. A direct link will be sent once the participant has registered. 

Course Fee: $50

Register: Here 

About the Course:  

This course introduces and defines the role of the nephrology Social Worker and the care needs of those with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Basic nephrology social work assessment tools will be identified and discussed along with effective interventions used to effectively work with this population. An understanding of the challenges for providing effective care will become a part of the instruction for those on dialysis and who might be candidates for transplant. 

The series requirements and future nephology specific CE trainings will be outlined for those wishing to pursue the Nephrology Series of courses. 

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to: 

• Define Nephrology Social Work and recognize the importance of nephrology social work as a specialty in healthcare settings 
• Learn how to provide optimal care for a patient with kidney disease or kidney failure. 
• Determine the cause of their condition and ascertain whether it is acute or chronic 
• Healthcare professionals can provide individualized care and resources by understanding each person's specific needs and challenges, as well as those of their loved ones 
• Identify the fundamental tools and interventions utilized in the context of social work assessments for nephrology 
• Understand the Certification in Nephrology requirements and courses that will be available as part of a series 

About the Instructor:   

Dr. Mikela Jerilynn Jones, With extensive experience spanning over 23 years in nephrology social work, her expertise lies in providing comprehensive support to patients with acute or chronic kidney disease. Dr. Jones' primary focus is on assisting patients in outpatient settings with their transplant or dialysis treatment, and ultimately, her goal is to help them navigate the challenges of their dialysis treatment with empathy and guidance. Her approach involves providing patients with relevant resources and helping them articulate their emotional needs while developing practical coping mechanisms. As the Director of Social Services and Education, she have successfully led a team of social workers in implementing programs and tools to improve patient outcomes. Her team worked closely with patients and their families, serving as their advocates, and providing the necessary support to overcome their health challenges and environmental needs. In addition, she implemented a platform for providing continuing education units to healthcare providers such as case managers and social workers to ensure that their skills remain up-to-date and aligned with the latest developments in nephrology and other populations in healthcare settings. By equipping healthcare providers with the necessary tools and knowledge, we can deliver the highest quality of care to our patients and ensure the best possible outcomes. 

Date: Ongoing 

Time:  24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week (3 CEUs)

Location: This course is being offered exclusively online via Canvas. A direct link will be sent once the participant has registered.

Course Fee: $50

Register: Here

About the Course:

This is a self-paced, recorded lecture.

This continuing education course teaches participants the basic theories of play, Play Therapy, and the neurobiological impacts of play. Participants will learn the core Therapeutic powers of play and learn through case examples how Play Therapists utilize the powers to achieve therapeutic treatment goals. Participants will learn about the Association for Play Therapy’s credentialing process and requirements for becoming a Registered Play Therapist. Completion of a Post-Test and Evaluation are required for participants to earn 3 non-contact APT Approved Play Therapy continuing education hours as well as the 3 CEUs for the course.

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to:

• Differentiate between regular play and therapeutic play.
• Describe the therapeutic powers of play and the basic elements of Play Therapy.
• Identify the neurobiological impacts of play and Play Therapy.
• Identify major theoretical foundations and empirical research base for Play Therapy.
• List the requirements for the attainment of the RPT Credential and define what it means to call oneself a Play Therapist.

About the Instructor:

Steven L Parks, LCSW-S, MBA, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) is the instructor for this course. Steven L. Parks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor that specializes in the clinical practice with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma and attachment disruptions. Steven holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Texas Tech University and both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Houston. Steven is also a Registered Play Therapist, Supervisor, and an Association for Play Therapy Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education. Steven is currently a lecturing faculty professor at the Graduate College of Social Work at the University of Houston and operates a part-time private practice, The Healing Place in Sugar Land, Texas.

Date: Ongoing, Course Content Opens October 25th, 2024

Time:  24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week (3 CEUs)

Location: This course is being offered exclusively online via Canvas. A direct link will be sent once the participant has registered.

Course Fee: $50

Register: Here

About the Course:

This presentation will provide social workers and other care professionals with information on creating a welcoming environment for persons seeking mental health and/or social services and in establishing a connection between provider and client to establish trust and encourage their participation in care. The presentation will also include guidance on creating a nurturing space for the intake process/first visit, formulating a comprehensive and clinically relevant case summary, and enhancing awareness on practicing professional clinical writing skills. 

New clinicians will learn how to develop the skills which are essential for a strong and healthy therapeutic alliance with our clients. This course will provide a comprehensive refresher of the key elements of clinical work for mental health professionals of all experience levels.

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to:

• Identify and implement strategies and activities to create a nurturing environment for establishing an early connection of trust and partnership with persons in service
• Understand and initiate the elements of creating a comprehensive and informative intake to serve as the foundation of planning and initiating appropriate care services
• Learn and apply the tasks of creating and wholistic case summary to clearly demonstrate the need for support and services and moving forward with a plan of care
• Understand and implement appropriate clinical writing skills including the use of standardized abbreviations, enhancing their ability to use clinical terms in describing the symptoms, stressors, mood, functioning and abilities of persons in services to and inform and assist other caregivers and peers from repetitive questioning of client information

About the Instructor:

Harry Livesay, LCSW-S, has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-S) with over 25 years of counseling experience. He holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Houston- Graduate College of Social Work. He has spent most of his career working in public and non-profit, community-based behavioral health care settings providing counseling, support and empowerment for underserved communities in Texas.

Date: Ongoing

Time:  24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week (3 Ethics CEUs)

Location: This course is being offered exclusively online via Canvas. A direct link will be sent once the participant has registered.

Course Fee: $50

Register: Here

About the Course:

Record keeping and documentation are the backbone on which our professionalism stands. Without these skills we stand to lose credibility and value within our organizations, our profession and our society. Learn the skill sets that can enhance your communication, your professional worth, and your viability. The laws that govern these vital areas will be reviewed in light of issues and situations we find ourselves in our practice micro to macro. The ethical challenges present opportunities for professional growth.

A link to the newly revised NASW Code of Ethics will be sent.

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to:

• Identify ethics that involve record keeping, documentation, and storage.
• Identify new laws that embody the rules of record-keeping, documentation and storage.
• Understand the financial consequences of poor records management that place you at risk.
• Learn the best possible approach to clinical records.
• Learn the 5 steps of record keeping.

About the Instructor:

Cynthia F. Reibenstein, LCSW-S, CFSW, ACSW, DCSW, is the instructor for this course. Cynthia Reibenstein is certified in Financial Social Work and is very highly regarded throughout Texas as an expert in social work ethics. She has over 27 years of experience in a variety of settings like schools, medical and mental health facilities, as well as experience in supervision and social work consultation. She has developed effective presentations to assist colleagues, professionals, and the public in overcoming barriers that lead them to a more meaningful life. Currently, she teaches part-time at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and has a supervision/consultation practice. Cynthia also works with the elderly and with people with disabilities and serves on several boards that focus on education. Reibenstein and Associates is dedicated to ethical, quality service that helps individuals be motivated and inspired to develop their full potential.

Date: Ongoing 

Time:  24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week (3 Ethics CEUs)

Location: This course is being offered exclusively online via Canvas. A direct link will be sent once the participant has registered.

Course Fee: $50

Register: Here

About the Course:

Eight guiding principles from “You Can” are seen from the profession of social work ethics, our professional work and our supervisory positions.  Join the group in this examination of how these principles can enhance your work.  Our motivation to become the best professional demands growth and through this workshop you can explore ways to keep yourself fresh/grow.  Our ethics demand our professionalism; come see how “You Can!”

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to:

• Identify the eight guiding principles and give insight as to their relevance in one's work
• Articulate how the Code of Ethics interfaces with the principles in the action steps
• Utilize at least three of the guiding principles into their professional life
• Examine how the guiding principles impact our supervisory role

About the Instructor: 

Cynthia F. Reibenstein, LCSW-S, CFSW, ACSW, DCSW, is the instructor for this course. Cynthia Reibenstein is certified in Financial Social Work and is very highly regarded throughout Texas as an expert in social work ethics. She has over 27 years of experience in a variety of settings like schools, medical and mental health facilities, as well as experience in supervision and social work consultation. She has developed effective presentations to assist colleagues, professionals, and the public in overcoming barriers that lead them to a more meaningful life. Currently, she teaches part-time at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and has a supervision/consultation practice. Cynthia also works with the elderly and with people with disabilities and serves on several boards that focus on education. Reibenstein and Associates is dedicated to ethical, quality service that helps individuals be motivated and inspired to develop their full potential.