The following Course Accreditation Programs, approved by the NASW-Virginia Chapter are accredited for Continuing Education Hours. For more details or to express interest in any of these programs, please contact the sponsoring organization using the information provided.
"Understanding Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders"
This training provides mental health professionals with essential skills for effectively treating Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Participants will learn to integrate cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and self-care practices into their work. The course covers the full spectrum of PMADs, including screening and assessment tools, clinical presentations, and key risk factors. Attendees will explore evidence-based psychotherapy approaches and alternative interventions while examining the impact of PMADs on People of Color, under-resourced communities, and high-risk populations.
Additionally, the training highlights the connection between PMADs and infant feeding, equipping professionals with a well-rounded understanding of perinatal mental health care.
🗓Date(s): March 7, 2025 and March 13, 2025
⏱ Time: 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
📍Location: Live Virtual
CE Hours: 14.0 Category I Contact Hours
Sponsor: Postpartum Support Virginia
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Kristen Miller at kmiller@postpartumva.org or call 540-546-0507.
"Examining Ethics For Social Workers Using AI"
Social workers must adapt to rapidly advancing technology while upholding ethical standards. This course delves into the ethical principles guiding social work, real-world scenarios, and meaningful discussions on integrating AI into practice.
Designed as an interactive exploration of the intersection of ethics and AI, the course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to address challenges while prioritizing client well-being.
Together, we will ensure that as we embrace advancements like AI, we uphold the core values of social work: social justice, dignity, and the worth of every individual.
🗓Date(s): March 8, 2025 and March 22, 2025
⏱ Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
📍Location: Live Virtual
CE Hours: 3.0 Category I Contact Hours (which includes 2.0 Ethics Hours)
Sponsor: Vick Johns Counseling and Consulting, Inc.
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Vicki Johnson at vickij1908@yahoo.com or call 703-398-9381.
"Caregiver Involvement in Kiddo Therapy: an Intro to the Significance of Incorporating Caregivers in Treatment"
Parental involvement is crucial for successful child therapy, significantly enhancing outcomes and fostering long-term progress. This training provides therapists with practical tools to engage caregivers as active participants in the therapeutic process.
Participants will learn about the vital role caregivers play in their child’s therapeutic journey, with an emphasis on collaboration and evidence-based techniques to promote parent buy-in and active involvement. The training offers actionable strategies for integrating caregivers into therapy at any stage, including skill-building exercises, in-session modeling, and collaborative goal-setting.
By the end of this course, therapists will be equipped to build a strong caregiver-therapist-child triad, fostering meaningful collaboration that reinforces therapeutic gains outside sessions. This approach empowers families to take an active role in their child’s progress while enabling therapists to create a treatment dynamic that is effective, supportive, and sustainable.
🗓Date(s): March 14, 2024
⏱ Time: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
📍Location: Live In-person/ Live Virtual
CE Hours: 3.0 Category I Contact Hours
Sponsor: Mental Health Therapist
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Nina Rosenberg at nina@sbriggsassociates.com or call 301-938-5603.
"Secondary Trauma: Impacts on Students and Staff"
Social work students in field education are often exposed to clients' trauma, making them vulnerable to secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout. This workshop will equip practicum site instructors and community partners with strategies to address the emotional impact of trauma exposure. Participants will explore concepts like secondary trauma, chronic empathy, and critical incident response, learning to differentiate stress from trauma-induced exhaustion.
The session will emphasize trauma stewardship, self-care, reflective supervision, and resilience-building. Through interactive discussions and activities, attendees will gain tools for supporting student well-being, including mindfulness techniques, debriefing models, and wellness strategies. By the end, participants will have actionable strategies to advocate for mental health resources and promote professional sustainability in practicum settings.
This workshop is ideal for social work practicum instructors and community partners aiming to enhance resilience and well-being in field placements.
🗓Date(s): March 19, 2025
⏱ Time: 10 a.m. - 2 pm.
📍Location: Live In-person
CE Hours: 2.0 Category I Contact Hours
Sponsor: George Mason University, Department of Social Work
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Nina Kwartin at nkwartin@gmu.edu or call 703-993-4245.
"Motivational Interviewing"
This interactive, in-person training equips behavioral and educational health staff with Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques to enhance client engagement. The course combines instruction with hands-on exercises, covering:
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Defining MI and its key components
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Recognizing sustain talk, discord, and change talk
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Understanding ambivalence in behavior change
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Practicing MI skills through guided exercises
Objectives:
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Differentiate sustain talk from discord
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Identify client change talk
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Explain ambivalence in the MI model
Designed for professionals working with children and families in community, school, and residential settings, this beginner-level course focuses on engagement, retention, and treatment goals. Participants will gain practical tools to support youth, especially those struggling with treatment adherence, by meeting them where they are in the change process.
🗓Date(s): March 21, 2025
⏱ Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
📍Location: In-person - UMFS Main Campus Richmond Virginia
CE Hours: 3.0 Category I Contact Hours
Sponsor: UMFS
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Erica Mann at emann@umfs.org or call 804-921-2714.
"Sexual Exploitation Treatment and Training Services"
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is offering three 5-day Sexual Exploitation Treatment and Training Services (SETTS) courses. These sessions will be led by Deepa Patel, the Founder of the SETTS Curriculum.
The course is designed for professionals working with or alongside survivors of sex trafficking, providing a comprehensive education on sexual exploitation and complex trauma. The curriculum ensures participants develop a foundational understanding before progressing to treatment modalities. Drawing from her extensive experience, Ms. Patel will teach practical, evidence-based tools for screening, assessment, and intervention. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to identify human trafficking and effectively intervene with survivors, sex buyers, and traffickers.
🗓Date(s): March 24-28, 2025 and May 12-16, 2025
⏱ Time: 8 a.m. - 5 pm.
📍Location: Live Virtual/Live In-person
CE Hours: 27.5 Category I Contact Hours (which includes 2.0 Ethics Hours)
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Blane Sawyer at blane.sawyer@dcjs.virginia.gov or call 804-914-4649.
"Ethical Issues related to Shared Trauma
Shared Trauma" occurs when both clients and clinicians experience the same traumatic event. Unlike vicarious trauma or burnout, shared trauma presents unique challenges and requires distinct coping strategies. This session will explore its impact on clinicians within the current political climate, helping therapists:
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Differentiate between secondary trauma, shared trauma, and vicarious trauma.
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Recognize two ways shared trauma has influenced their clinical work.
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Apply two new interventions to enhance wellbeing, resilience, and post-traumatic growth.
🗓Date(s): May 2, 2025
⏱ Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 pm.
📍Location: In person - RACSB, Fredericksburg Virginia
CE Hours: 3.0 Category I Contact Hours (which includes 3.0 Ethics Hours)
Sponsor: Lighthouse Counseling of Fredericksburg
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Carmen Greiner at cgreiner@lhcfxbg.com or call 540-907-0121.
"Pathways to Presence: An Enneagram and Mindfulness Retreat"
Pathways to Presence: An Enneagram and Mindfulness Retreat offers a transformative journey toward self-awareness and professional growth. This retreat integrates mindfulness and the Enneagram to enhance emotional resilience, deepen self-understanding, and improve clinical practice.
Participants will explore foundational mindfulness principles and identify their Enneagram type to uncover core motivations, strengths, and challenges. Through guided self-reflection, they will recognize habitual blind spots and learn how present-moment awareness fosters acceptance and reduces emotional suffering. The retreat introduces the mindfulness-based R.A.I.N. practice as a tool for navigating difficult emotions and breaking reactive patterns.
In later sessions, participants will create a Wholeness Map, drawing from other Enneagram types to cultivate balance. By sharing insights and experiences, they will strengthen connection and compassion. The retreat concludes with practical applications of mindfulness and the Enneagram in clinical settings, offering valuable strategies for integrating these tools into therapeutic work.
🗓Date(s): May 16 -18, 2025
⏱ Time: 5 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
📍Location: In Person Overnight Retreat - Massanetta Springs Retreat Center, Harrisonburg, Virginia
CE Hours: 12.0 Category I Contact Hours
Sponsor: Cabush, Paul, and Associates
Contact/Registration Information: Contact David Paul at davidp@theracpa.net or call 202-294-4199.
