Opposition in adolescence has become synonymous with oppositional defiant disorder. This view of opposition as a disorder is limiting and puts adults in conflict with youth. This webinar will…

Reports of suspected child neglect make up more than three-quarters of all reports made to child protective services in any given year; 6 times more than reports of sexual abuse, and 5 times more…

The Bowen family systems theory concept of Sibling Position asserts that people who grow up in the same sibling position in families tend to have important common characteristics. For example,…

Lifetime prevalence rates of depression in the US are 8.4% (NIMH, 2020) and 15.6% for an anxiety disorder (CDC, 2019). Estimates show that 60% of those with one of these debilitating issues will…

Participants will discuss the importance of spiritually sensitive social work and mental health practice. Dr. Nicotera will present insights, experiences, and scholarship from the spirituality,…

Former title: Change Leadership. There has never been a time in our lives where we have had to adapt to change as quickly or suddenly as we have had to do now. Even though we all know that change…

Social Media is a BIG part of adolescents' lives. This webinar program looks at the newest trends in…

This webinar invites social workers and helping professionals to reflect on how early trauma adaptations, such as people-pleasing, over-functioning, or emotional detachment, can shape caregiving…

This webinar will teach participants the basics of sand tray work to support children, adolescents, families, and adults. Important concepts such as containment, externalization, & holding…

Breakthroughs in the field of neuroscience are giving us validation that the brain, body, mind and spirit are interconnected. In fact, there is increasing scientific evidence that we can rewire…

Many new drugs are making local and national headlines such as K2/Spice and Bath Salts.  This interactive webinar will discuss the latest developments and information regarding synthetic…

When trauma impacts a family member the entire system is affected. This webinar will explore the intersection of the context and the impact of trauma on members of a family and the varied response…

In these unprecedented times, it is more important than ever to become aware of how our own experiences and traumas affect our relationships with clients. This webinar will provide a review of…

The goal of this interactive webinar is to identify the changes that have occurred in the NJ Medical…

The webinar is designed for clinicians who are seeking alternative interventions for their clients coping with self-harm behaviors. The intervention is the basis for a book published in 2010.…

Remember your junior high cafeteria? If you generally artfully navigated through the dozens of relationship challenges, then skip this workshop. However, if those years still conjure up a…

This is a 2-day webinar.  1/13/2027 & 1/14/2027, 10 am - 12:30 pm both dates. Formerly titled: Understanding and Intervening with At-Risk Children & Families. Secure…

This webinar will use a lifespan approach to suicide assessment. Participants will get an overview of current suicide assessment techniques for use with different populations, from children to…

Every organization has its own giving history, philanthropic values and expectations. In order for any non profit to thrive, the culture of philanthropy needs to create an environment in which…

This is a 5-hour webinar. This interactive webinar will explore several different perspectives regarding ethical decision making. It will examine the role of cultural competence in making ethical…

Mental health professionals are charged with the legal and ethical responsibility to maintain professional boundaries, but the obligation isn't always so easy to discern. This webinar brings real…

DATES: Thursday, January 21, 2027 and Thursday, January 28, 2027, 9:30 am - 12pm, both days.  This two-day webinar addresses current treatment models for child and adolescent…

Our goal is to help bring new social workers into the profession, so we are now offering this prep course at no cost. It is wise to do everything you can to pass the license exam the first time.…

Adults, teens and children experience many different types of loss: death, divorce, abandonment, foster care, illness, incarceration and deportation leaving them at higher risk for mental and…

This interactive webinar will discuss all aspects of harm reduction. Participants will be able to identify at least 3 principles of harm reduction work. Participants will be able to define harm…