The programs below have been reviewed and approved by the GSCSW CE Committee. They meet the social work continuing education requirements – see Rules 135.9 of the Georgia Composite Board.
If you have any questions about any of the presentations please contact the person listed with the workshop, as they are not GSCSW events. GSCSW won’t be able to answer any questions about any of these presentations. Thank you.
On-going and on-demand:
2026 – Bi-Weekly on Fridays
RO-DBT Consult Group / 1 Core Hour per month – 24 total
Presenter: Tara Arnold, PhD, LCSW, CEDS-S, RYT-200
Location: Synchronous
Cost: 67.00 per session
Registration: https://deepenwellness.com/for-therapists/
RO DBT is a therapy for people who suffer from disorders of over- control. Over-control leads to perfectionism, anorexia, treatment resistant depression, treatment resistant anxiety, and many other struggles. Over-control is seen to create profound social loneliness and not feeling part of a tribe. RO DBT emphasizes radical openness and self enquiry through 32 skills in order to help people understand the roots of over-control while working through a program to increase flexibility, increase vulnerability, and feel more connected to others. RO DBT helps clients create a “life worth sharing” by breaking through defenses that keep people disconnected and often misunderstood.
Through this consult group, clinicians will learn RO DBT skills and underpinnings and skills to be able to teach clients in the RO DBT skills. RO is taught in group and
reinforced through individual RO DBT therapy, so the consult group will teach and support clinicians in the acquisition of the RO skills.
2026 – Monthly – Friday
DBT Consult group for Therapist / 1 Core Hour per month – 12 total
Presenter: Tara Arnold, PhD, LCSW, CEDS-S, RYT-200
Location: Synchronous
Cost: 67.00 per session
Registration: https://www.wholeheartpsychotherapy.net/services-for-therapists/
This group will teach clinicians the entire DBT skills training protocol in an experiential format. In the group, clinicians can apply the skills to increase self-care and decrease compassion fatigue. Learning the DBT skills can help clinicians to improve their coping skills necessary for managing difficult cases, and help them in setting vital boundaries necessary for protecting their energy while working with high acuity clients. The group will also teach the precise communication skills to help set boundaries with clients, and create more clarity in practice with complex clients. Through the group, clinicians will also be shown how to teach the DBT skills to their clients, so they can take them into their practice to help their clients cope and thrive.
2026 – Monthly – Friday
Eating Disorder Consultation Group for Therapists / 1 Core Hour per month – 12 total
Presenter: Tara Arnold, PhD, LCSW, CEDS-S, RYT-200
Location: Synchronous
Cost: 67.00 per session
Registration: https://www.wholeheartpsychotherapy.net/services-for-therapists/
This group provides education and training in the specialty of Eating disorder treatment from a CEDS-S therapist. Group time will include assessment of eating disorders, treatment planning and intervention, case consultation, ethical considerations and clinician support opportunities. Clinicians review case conceptualization and practice development relevant topics monthly.
Beginning March 14, 2026
Vision Boards in Counseling: A Path to Empowerment & Clarity / 1 Core Hour
Presenter: Dr. Witni Jackson, LCSW, MAC
Location: Asynchronous
Cost: $20.00
Registration: KunaConsultingLLC.com
Imagery techniques have proven effective in addressing a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety and obesity. One such technique, the vision board, has been widely utilized in personal goal setting for years. Vision boards provide a visual representation of an individual’s goals, offering a constant reminder of their aspiration, which can be instrumental in maintaining focus and motivation.
This training will explore the integration of vision boards with Solution Focused Brief Therapy and goal setting theory. Participants will learn how to use vision boards as a therapeutic tool to empower clients, enabling them to clarify their goals, visualize their desired outcomes, and stay focused on achieving them. By combining the strengths of Solution Focused Brief Therapy with the power of imagery, clinicians can guide clients in creating the life they envision and facilitate their journey toward positive change.
Beginning March 14, 2026
Cultural Humility for Helping Professionals: Addressing the Goldilocks Syndrome / 1 Core Hour
Presenter: Dr. Witni Jackson, LCSW, MAC
Location: Asynchronous
Cost: $20.00
Registration: www.kunaConsultingLLC.com
This continuing education course introduces clinicians to the principles of cultural humility, using the “Goldilocks Syndrome” as a framework to explore the challenges of achieving balance in culturally responsive practice. The course critically examines the impact of colonialism on the helping professions, emphasizing the importance of decentralizing the colonizer’s perspective and promoting client-centered care. Participants will learn practical strategies for self-reflection, bias recognition, and collaborative learning to ensure ethical and culturally humble practice. Through case studies and self-assessment, this training prepares clinicians to navigate cultural complexities with sensitivity, humility and respect.
Beginning April 19, 2026
Cartomancy in Therapeutic Practice: Integrating Symbolism and Reflection / 1.0 Core Hour
Presenter: Dr. Witni Jackson, LCSW, MAC
Location: Synchronous
Cost: $20.00
Registration: www.KunaConsultingLLC.com
Exploring Cartomancy in Therapeutic Practice is a unique training designed for mental health professionals interested in integrating cartomancy – reading playing cards, tarot, and Lenormand – into therapeutic settings. This program explores the symbolic and psychological aspects of card reading, ethical considerations, and practical applications for enhancing self-reflection, client insight and narrative therapy techniques. Participants will engage in interactive exercises and case studies to develop a deeper understanding of how cartomancy can be a valuable tool for personal growth and client engagement in a therapeutic context.
Monthly on Saturdays
When Are You Going to Move On? Helping Your Clients Get Past the Five Stages of Grief / 2 Core Hours and 1 Ethics Hour
Presenter: Danielle Edwards, MSW, LCSW, CFCS
Location: Virtual (link provided upon registration)
Cost: $75.00
Registration: https://forms.gle/8L3F5d672PYsy3Q16
Grief and Loss is not a required course in graduate school. This workshop aims to help your client and you, as a clinician, to move past the Five Stages of Grief Model (DABDA) by identifying ethical principles and standards that are relevant to providing ethical grief support; understanding the history, limitations and critiques of DABDA; identifying 4 grief theories/models; identifying types of grief/loss; and identifying four tools that you can immediately implement in your grief work.
On-Demand begining September 30, 2025
Mastering TeleMental Health: An Essential Guide To Compliant Online Practice in Georgia / 6 Core Hours
Presenter: Kejuiana L. Johnson M.A, LPC, CPCS, BC-TMH
Location: Flowery Branch, GA
Cost: $98.00
Registration: https://gaitp.talentlms.com/plus/catalog/courses/135
The demand for virtual mental health care continues to grow, and practitioners must be prepared to provide safe, ethical, and effective services online. This six-hour training equips Georgia mental health professionals with the knowledge and skills to confidently deliver telemental health care while staying compliant with state and federal requirements.
Beyond the Ally Sticker: Ethics of Working with Queer and Trans Clients as a Cis and/or Straight Clinician / 2 Ethics Hours
Presenter(s): Casey Schrader, LCSW, LICSW, CFCS
Location: Synchronous
Cost: $95 Regular admission, $65 Early Bird Admission
Registration: https://www.letstalkaboutitcon.com/store
This training will guide participants in working with clients who do not share gender and/or sexual identities with their therapist. We will focus on training therapists who are cisgender or non-Queer/straight in working with Trans and/or Queer clients, but will also touch on ethical and practice considerations for other gender and sexual identity pairings. We will cover such topics as Trans and Queer cultural norms, common societal experiences relevant to Queer and Trans clients, considerations for working with clients who have non-dominant gender and sexual identities, and in-depth self-reflection aimed at addressing unconscious bias.
SEPTEMBER 2026
September 24, 20276
Exploring Paul Mooney’s Thoughts on Race: Implications for Mental Health Services / 1.5 Core Hours
Presenter(s): Dr. Witni Jackson, LCSW, MAC
Location: Live Synchronous
Cost: $25.00
Registration: https://www.kunaconsultingllc.com/live-synchronous-trainings
Paul Mooney, a legendary comedian and social commentator, used humor to expose the realities of racism and systemic oppression. His bold and unfiltered insights provide a valuable framework for examining race, identity, and cultural bias—critical considerations for mental health professionals working with diverse populations.
This interactive training will explore Mooney’s perspectives on race and their relevance to culturally competent mental health services. Participants will examine implicit bias, racial trauma, and systemic inequities, while developing strategies for providing more inclusive and affirming care. The session will also highlight advocacy approaches for addressing structural barriers that impact mental health outcomes for marginalized communities.
September 25, 2026
Suicide Prevention in College Mental Health / 2 Core Hours
Presenter: Cameron Hoellrich, LCSW
Location: Virtual/Zoom, 2059 Meadow Lakes Drive, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Cost: $45.00
Registration:https://www.chcounselingsolutions.com/training
This training offers a comprehensive overview of suicide prevention tailored to college mental health contexts. Participants will explore the prevalence of suicidal behavior among U.S. college students, while learning to identify key risk factors and warning signs. The presentation will introduce both evidence-based tools for assessing and treating suicide and newer frameworks, including emerging diagnoses such as Suicide Crisis Syndrome, to enhance clinical understanding of acute suicidal states. Attendees will develop skills to recognize signs of imminent risk, and engage with both micro-level clinical interventions and macro-level prevention strategies relevant to educational institutions. This session is ideal for mental health professionals, educators, and campus leaders committed to enhancing suicide prevention efforts in higher education.
September 25, 2026
Cultural Humility: Addressing the Goldilocks Syndrome / 1.5 Core Hours
Presenter(s): Dr. Witni Jackson, LCSW, MAC
Location: Synchronous
Cost: $25.00
Registration: https://www.kunaconsultingllc.com/live-synchronous-trainings
This continuing education course introduces clinicians to the principles of cultural humility, using the Goldilocks/Curlilocks framework to explore the challenges of achieving balance in culturally responsive practice. The course critically examines the impact of colonialism on the helping professions, emphasizing the importance of decentralizing the colonizer’s perspective and promoting client-centered care.
Participants will learn practical strategies for self-reflection, bias recognition, and collaborative learning to ensure ethical and culturally humble practice. Through case studies and self-assessment, this training prepares clinicians to navigate cultural complexities with sensitivity, humility and respect.
September 26, 2026
Algorithm and Empathy: Navigating AI Ethics in Clinical Practice / 5 Ethics Hours
Presenter(s): Adrienne White, LPC, PhD, and Anitra Walker, LCSW
Location: Synchronous
Cost: $103.22
Registration:https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-hope-dealer-inc-89085804773
Join us online for an eye-opening session where we dive into the role of AI ethics in healthcare. Discover how algorithms meet empathy and what that means for patients and professionals alike. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a medical pro, this event is your chance to explore how AI can help — and challenge — clinical practice. Don’t miss out on this blend of tech smarts and human touch!
September 25, 2026
Ethical Supervision: Balancing Professional Identity Development and Burnout / 5 Ethical Hours
Presenter(s): Adrienne D. White, PhD, LPC, and Thommi Odom, PhD, LPC
Location: Virtual
Cost: $100.00
Registration:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ethical-supervision-balancing-professional-identity-development-and-burnou-tickets-2001195515658?aff=oddtdtcreator
This interactive session will discuss the experience of transitioning from graduate school to being a fully licensed mental health counselor. This interactive discussion will explore the constructs of burnout and professional identity development of novice counselors working in community counseling settings. Applying the Integrated Developmental Model of Supervision, the presentation aims to provide support and resources for supervisors, educators, and new graduates during the transition of provisional licensure to full licensure by addressing the impact burnout may have on novice counselors’ retention within the profession.
September 27, 2026
Top 3 Ethical Violations and How to Avoid Them / 2 Ethics Hours
Presenter(s): Heidi Hill, LCSW
Location: Synchronous
Cost: $55.00
Registration: https://stan.store/heidihilllcsw
A practical, high-yield review of the three ethical violations most commonly cited in licensing board complaints and disciplinary actions. Rather than a broad ethics overview, this course focuses on the specific decision points where clinicians most often go wrong, with concrete prevention strategies for each. Designed for clinicians who want actionable safeguards, not abstract theory.
September 27, 2026
Algorithm and Empathy: Navigating AI Ethics in Clinical Practice / 5 Ethics Hours
Presenter(s): Adrienne White, LPC, PhD, and Anitra Walker, LCSW
Location: Synchronous
Cost: $103.22
Registration:https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-hope-dealer-inc-89085804773
Join us online for an eye-opening session where we dive into the role of AI ethics in healthcare. Discover how algorithms meet empathy and what that means for patients and professionals alike. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a medical pro, this event is your chance to explore how AI can help — and challenge — clinical practice. Don’t miss out on this blend of tech smarts and human touch!
September 27, 2026
Ethical Supervision: Balancing Professional Identity Development and Burnout / 5 Ethical Hours
Presenter(s): Adrienne D. White, PhD, LPC, and Thommi Odom, PhD, LPC
Location: Virtual
Cost: $100.00
Registration:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ethical-supervision-balancing-professional-identity-development-and-burnou-tickets-2001195515658?aff=oddtdtcreator
This interactive session will discuss the experience of transitioning from graduate school to being a fully licensed mental health counselor. This interactive discussion will explore the constructs of burnout and professional identity development of novice counselors working in community counseling settings. Applying the Integrated Developmental Model of Supervision, the presentation aims to provide support and resources for supervisors, educators, and new graduates during the transition of provisional licensure to full licensure by addressing the impact burnout may have on novice counselors’ retention within the profession.
September 30, 20276
You Won’t Break My Soul: Boundaries, Borders and Boldness in Human Services / 1.5 Core Hours
Presenter(s): Dr. Witni Jackson, LCSW, MAC
Location: Live Synchronous
Cost: $25.00
Registration: https://www.kunaconsultingllc.com/live-synchronous-trainings
Helping professionals are often praised for their resilience, flexibility, and deep commitment to others—but behind the scenes, many are quietly battling burnout, emotional fatigue, and boundary collapse. You Won’t Break My Soul is a bold, empowering training designed to help social workers, counselors, therapists, and human services professionals reclaim their energy, their voice, and their time. Blending pop culture with professional practice, this course uses Beyoncé’s iconic strength, self-containment, and command of presence as a metaphor for bold, ethical boundary-setting. Through reflection, discussion, scripting, and embodiment, participants will explore how race, gender, cultural scripts, and workplace dynamics shape emotional over-functioning—and how to rewrite that narrative with clarity, confidence, and care. This is more than a training—it’s a call to stop over giving, start protecting your peace, and honor your worth in every space you enter.
OCTOBER 2026
October 1-4, 2026
The Holistic Therapist Conference / 12 Core Hours and 5 Ethics Hours
Presenters: LeNaya Smith Crawford, LMFT, and more
Location: The Art of Living Retreat Boone, NC
Cost: $797.00
Registration: https://lenaya-crawford.mykajabi.com/holistic-therapist-conference
The Holistic Therapist Conference is a 4-day in-person and virtual experience for therapists, mental health professionals, and healers to learn integrative tools, reconnect to themselves, and expand their impact.
This conference is designed to support the whole healer not just your clinical mind, but your body, your spirit, your mission, and your nervous system.
Over four intentional days, we will learn, restore, and connect in a space that honors both your personal transformation and your professional expansion. Come to be held. Come to be seen. Come to return to yourself.
October 2, 2026
Ethical Supervision: Balancing Professional Identity Development and Burnout / 5 Ethical Hours
Presenter(s): Adrienne D. White, PhD, LPC, and Thommi Odom, PhD, LPC
Location: Virtual
Cost: $100.00
Registration:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ethical-supervision-balancing-professional-identity-development-and-burnou-tickets-2001195515658?aff=oddtdtcreator
This interactive session will discuss the experience of transitioning from graduate school to being a fully licensed mental health counselor. This interactive discussion will explore the constructs of burnout and professional identity development of novice counselors working in community counseling settings. Applying the Integrated Developmental Model of Supervision, the presentation aims to provide support and resources for supervisors, educators, and new graduates during the transition of provisional licensure to full licensure by addressing the impact burnout may have on novice counselors’ retention within the profession.
October 3, 2026
Ethical Supervision: Balancing Professional Identity Development and Burnout / 5 Ethical Hours
Presenter(s): Adrienne D. White, PhD, LPC, and Thommi Odom, PhD, LPC
Location: Virtual
Cost: $100.00
Registration:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ethical-supervision-balancing-professional-identity-development-and-burnou-tickets-2001195515658?aff=oddtdtcreator
This interactive session will discuss the experience of transitioning from graduate school to being a fully licensed mental health counselor. This interactive discussion will explore the constructs of burnout and professional identity development of novice counselors working in community counseling settings. Applying the Integrated Developmental Model of Supervision, the presentation aims to provide support and resources for supervisors, educators, and new graduates during the transition of provisional licensure to full licensure by addressing the impact burnout may have on novice counselors’ retention within the profession.
October 7-8, 2026
Reaching Teens / 6 Core Hours
Presenter(s): Robyn Smith, MA, BA and Jenny Paveglio, MSW
Location: Synchronous
Cost: Free
Registration: https://events.zoom.us/eo/AhqTn7Ans8BW1TaV7cxq61wy0w1pjwGSUXP9SV5PY4DUMgT8Rm3e~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg
About Reaching Teens: Reaching Teens is a trauma-sensitive model with the core belief that identifying, reinforcing, and building on inherent strengths can facilitate positive youth development.
The below four sessions/parts are covered each date this training is offered. Participants can register for full-day or individual sessions.
Session 1 – Understanding Teenagers and Trauma: Explore how life experiences shape adolescent brain development, both positively and negatively, and gain insights into their impact on behavior and growth. Discover how youth serving professionals can leverage this knowledge to build strength-based relationships with teens.
Session 2 – Prepare to Care: Learn how establishing healthy boundaries fosters trust and connection with youth. This session introduces compassion resilience—what it is, why it matters, and how to cultivate it for long-term professional sustainability. Practitioners will gain valuable self-care strategies and resilience-building techniques to prevent burnout.
Session 3 – Reframing and Radical Calmness: Discover the power of radical calmness to help teens navigate stressful situations and learn how to support self-regulation through effective co-regulation techniques. This session also introduces the language of resilience to help reframe challenges and empower teenagers.
Sessions 4 – Communicate Using Strength-based Approach: Develop practical, strength-based communication skills to build resilience and promote independence in teenagers. This session also offers strategies to help support.
October 8, 2026
Sex After 40: Mental Health, Hormones, and Sexual Functioning / 1 Core Hour
Presenters: Heidi Hill LCSW, MAC
Location: Virtual
Cost: $25.00
Registration: https://stan.store/heidihilllcsw
Sexual functioning can change significantly during midlife, yet concerns related to desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, and sexual satisfaction are often overlooked or attributed solely to relationship problems or psychological distress. This one-hour continuing education course explores the intersection of mental health, hormonal changes, physical health, medications, and sexual functioning in adults over 40. Participants will learn to recognize common contributors to changes in sexual functioning, differentiate potential psychological and physiological factors, and approach conversations about sexuality with greater confidence and clinical competence. The course will also address appropriate assessment, clinical interventions, and referral considerations when sexual concerns extend beyond the therapist’s scope of practice.
October 10, 2026
Southwest Atlanta Women’s Coalition (SAWC) – Community Strengthening & Professional Training Program: Recognizing & Responding to Family Violence / 3 Core Hours
Presenter(s): Kendra Appling, CDVA
Location: Live Interactive Webinar (“Synchronous”) on Zoom
Cost: $35.00
Registration: TBA
This training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, awareness, and confidence to recognize family violence and respond in ways that are safe, informed, and empowering. It is designed to break denial, reduce harm, and replace fear with clarity and action.
Awaken Voices Philosophy:
Silence allows violence to thrive. Awareness creates safety. Action restores power. This is not about rescuing, it is about recognizing, responding, and connecting people to support.
October 10, 2026
Trends in Transplant Conference / 5 Core Hours
Presenter(s): Multiple Presenters
Location: Atlanta, GA
Cost: $15 (includes lunch
Registration: https://support.gatransplant.org/Atlanta
Georgia Transplant Foundation is proud to present the Trends in Transplant Conference. It is a day for transplant patients to network with others while learning about health updates and wellness tools from leading transplant physicians and professionals. The Atlanta TNT Conference is free for dialysis patients, pre/post-transplant patients and one guest, and includes lunch and free parking. Social workers can earn 5 CEU’s.
October 10, 2026
Ethical Supervision: Balancing Professional Identity Development and Burnout / 5 Ethical Hours
Presenter(s): Adrienne D. White, PhD, LPC, and Thommi Odom, PhD, LPC
Location: Virtual
Cost: $100.00
Registration:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ethical-supervision-balancing-professional-identity-development-and-burnou-tickets-2001195515658?aff=oddtdtcreator
This interactive session will discuss the experience of transitioning from graduate school to being a fully licensed mental health counselor. This interactive discussion will explore the constructs of burnout and professional identity development of novice counselors working in community counseling settings. Applying the Integrated Developmental Model of Supervision, the presentation aims to provide support and resources for supervisors, educators, and new graduates during the transition of provisional licensure to full licensure by addressing the impact burnout may have on novice counselors’ retention within the profession.
October 11, 2026 – November 29, 2026
Boxing Therapy Mental Health Certification: Working with the Nervous System Through Trauma Informed Movement / 16 Core Hours
Presenter(s): Danielle Salber, MSW, M.S. Family Therapy, Founder & Clinical Director, Boxing Therapy and Raizel Direnfeld-O’Brien, BS, Director of Education & Outreach, Boxing Therapy
Location: Live synchronous
Cost: $2,500.00
Registration: https://www.boxingtherapy.org/training
Boxing Therapy Mental Health Certification: Working with the Nervous System Through Trauma Informed Movement: is a 16-hour, evidence-informed training designed for licensed clinical social workers and other mental health professionals who want to integrate movement into clinical social work practice. The Boxing Therapy model combines exercise science, nervous system regulation, trauma-informed care, and evidence-informed concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR-informed bilateral
stimulation principles, somatic approaches, positive psychology, and play therapy. Participants learn how these approaches can work together to support emotional regulation, strengthen therapeutic connection, and help clients develop a new relationship with their adaptive survival responses. The training is taught using trauma-informed educational principles. Throughout the course, instructors intentionally model consent, clear expectations, professional boundaries, empathy, emotional and physical safety, and collaborative learning. Participants first experience a trauma-informed learning environment before learning how to create one for their own clients. Through didactic instruction, experiential learning, reflection worksheets, role-plays, supervised practice, and competency demonstrations, participants develop practical skills in grounding, breathing, movement-based regulation, and Boxing Therapy techniques. The course emphasizes ethical integration into clinical social work practice, adaptation for diverse client populations, and application within each participant’s professional scope of practice.
October 15, 2026
Healing a Community: Special Mental Health Considerations for the Immigrant and Refugee Populations / 3 Core Hours
Presenters: Victoria Bausch, LCSW; and Amaris Frenchman, MSW Intern
Location: Virtual
Cost: $75.00
Registration: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260823530142144
This is an educational presentation designed for social workers and mental health professionals to better understand the unique challenges faced by displaced individuals. The material distinguishes between refugees and migrants, noting that refugees flee due to a well-founded fear of persecution, whereas migrants often move voluntarily. The presentation highlights the “Triple Trauma Paradigm,” which encompasses the stressors experienced during pre-flight, the flight journey, and the eventual resettlement process in a new country. By examining global displacement trends and the legal protections afforded to these populations, the presenters emphasize the importance of a specialized approach to care.The core of the presentation focuses on identifying and treating the most prevalent mental health diagnoses in these communities: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Using the “Basheer Family” as a recurring case study, the presentation illustrates how complex trauma and acculturative stress impact family dynamics, specifically regarding child parentification and isolation. To address these needs, the authors propose a holistic treatment model that includes evidence-based therapies like CBT and ACT, alongside practical resources such as ESL programs, legal aid through organizations like IRAP, and resettlement services.
October 16, 2026
Mastering Evidence-Based Interventions / 3 Core Hours
Presenter(s): Amy Jo Barron, lCSW
Location: 1902 Shields Rd. Dalton, GA 30720
Cost: $65.00
Registration: https://square.link/u/sOvZr7CG
Join us to receive 3 CEUs, and an interactive training designed to strengthen your understanding and practical use of commonly used approaches, including CBT, DBT, and more. Dinner will be provided, so come ready to learn, connect, and add valuable tools to your professional toolbox.
October 16, 2026
Recovery Oriented Care / 6 Core Hours
Presenter(s): Lori Holbrook, LPC, CPCS
Location: Flowery Branch, GA
Cost: $100.00
Registration: Call to register – 678-513-5712
This workshop focuses on our communications (verbal & non-verbal) and actions that are recovery oriented. Participants will have many interactive activities to better understand effective communication skills. Participants will understand what recovery-oriented care is, from their own position, whether clinical or administrative. Participants will better understand how psychotic and trauma-based disorders respond in situations to improve their own empathy for others.
October 22-23, 2026
Lifespan Integration Level 3 / 14 Core Hours
Presenter(s): Stephanie Davis, LPC, NCC, Certified Lifespan Integration Therapist, Lifespan Integration Consultant & Instructor
Location: Hillside, Atlanta, GA
Cost: $490-$610
Registration: https://www.lifespanintegration.us/product/li-training-323765t6y/
To qualify to attend, a therapist must have a graduate degree in the field of mental health.* LI trainings are open to clinicians with MA, MS, MC, MSW, PsyD, and PhD degrees in Psychology. Psychiatric RNs and MD Psychiatrists may also attend. Participant in Level 2 must have previously completed Level 1 training.
How Attachment theory informs LI treatment planning in Stage II of LI therapy,
More about how to use Baseline protocol with the addition of a variety of Pluses which allow clients to shift away from embedded introjects and toward more authentic, healthy behaviors and cognitions,
LI Birth protocol, used to resolve known and unknown birth trauma,
LI Attunement protocol, used to give the client an energetic experience of existing within an attuned caregiving dyad, thereby building a more solid core self and meeting primary attachment needs, and
Continued individualized treatment planning – learning which protocols to use and in what order to best increase each client’s overall integration and coherence.
The Lifespan Integration Attunement Protocol is practiced in Level Three LI.
October 23-26, 2026
44th Annual GACA Fall Conference / 8 Core Hours and 28 Ethics Hours
Presenter(s): Multiple Presenters
Location: Epworth-by-the-Sea, St. Simon’s Island, GA
Cost: $499 for GACA Members, $569 for non-members
Registration: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/annual-fall-conferencest-simons-island
The GACA Fall 2026 Conference brings addiction professionals together for an immersive educational and professional development experience designed to strengthen clinical knowledge, enhance professional practice, and support the evolving needs of individuals, families, and communities affected by addiction. Featuring four distinct educational tracks—Certified Clinical Integrated Treatment (CCIT), Core Clinical Topics (CORE), Mental Health Informed (MHI), and Clinical Supervision—the conference offers participants opportunities to deepen specialized skills while exploring the broader clinical, ethical, behavioral health, and professional issues facing today’s addiction workforce.
Through engaging workshops, plenary presentations, interactive learning experiences, and opportunities for networking and professional connection, participants will explore topics including ethics, trauma-informed care, integrated treatment, mental health and co-occurring disorders, clinical supervision, emerging clinical practices, technology and AI, and strategies for improving client outcomes. The conference is designed to encourage thoughtful discussion, practical application, and continued professional growth while connecting addiction professionals from across Georgia and beyond.
October 24-25, 2026
Integration & Ethical Considerations / 9 Ethical Hours
Presenter(s): LeNaya Smith Crawford, LMFT
Location: Virtual
Cost: $150.00
Registration:www.lenayasmithcrawford.com
This workshop is designed to help therapists, counselors and mental health professionals understand the importance of Integration and Ethical considerations
NOVEMBER 2026
November 4-5, 2026
Reaching Teens / 6 Core Hours
Presenter(s): Robyn Smith, MA, BA and Jenny Paveglio, MSW
Location: Synchronous
Cost: Free
Registration: https://events.zoom.us/eo/AhqTn7Ans8BW1TaV7cxq61wy0w1pjwGSUXP9SV5PY4DUMgT8Rm3e~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg
About Reaching Teens: Reaching Teens is a trauma-sensitive model with the core belief that identifying, reinforcing, and building on inherent strengths can facilitate positive youth development.
The below four sessions/parts are covered each date this training is offered. Participants can register for full-day or individual sessions.
Session 1 – Understanding Teenagers and Trauma: Explore how life experiences shape adolescent brain development, both positively and negatively, and gain insights into their impact on behavior and growth. Discover how youth serving professionals can leverage this knowledge to build strength-based relationships with teens.
Session 2 – Prepare to Care: Learn how establishing healthy boundaries fosters trust and connection with youth. This session introduces compassion resilience—what it is, why it matters, and how to cultivate it for long-term professional sustainability. Practitioners will gain valuable self-care strategies and resilience-building techniques to prevent burnout.
Session 3 – Reframing and Radical Calmness: Discover the power of radical calmness to help teens navigate stressful situations and learn how to support self-regulation through effective co-regulation techniques. This session also introduces the language of resilience to help reframe challenges and empower teenagers.
Sessions 4 – Communicate Using Strength-based Approach: Develop practical, strength-based communication skills to build resilience and promote independence in teenagers. This session also offers strategies to help support
November 6, 2026
The Art of Productive Clinical Interviews: Motivational Interviewing / 6 Core Hours
Presenter: Annie R. Biers, MA, LPC, CPCS, MINT
Location: Hybrid (Macon)
Cost: $149-$189
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-methodist-home-for-children-and-youth-10848228733
This dynamic training equips counselors with practical strategies to help clients move from ambivalence to action without damaging the therapeutic alliance. Participants will learn how to elicit meaningful change talk, reduce resistance, and guide powerful, client-centered conversations that strengthen intrinsic motivation. Through interactive examples and real-world applications, clinicians will leave with immediately usable tools to transform sessions into forward momentum.
November 14, 2026
Southwest Atlanta Women’s Coalition (SAWC) – Community Strengthening & Professional Training Program: Navigating Through the Holidays “Glow & Flow in Wellness” / 3 Core Hours
Presenter(s): Rev., Dr. Canzada Twyman, MAC, ICAADC, ICCS, CE-CADC, NAMS-II
Location: Live Interactive Webinar (“Synchronous”) on Zoom
Cost: $35.00
Registration: TBA
The holiday season brings joy and connection, but also presents challenges to our physical and mental well-being. This training provides practical strategies to manage stress, stay mindful, and develop sustainable habits that foster emotional balance and physical vitality. Attendees will learn how to create long-term wellness routines, cultivate gratitude and joy, and navigate holiday demands with resilience and confidence. By prioritizing self-care and mindful planning, you can enjoy the festivities while maintaining your well-being, glow and flow through the season and beyond.
November 14, 2026
Beyond Relapse: Hormones, Trauma, and Women’s Mental Health / 1 Core Hour
Presenters: Heidi Hill LCSW, MAC
Location: Virtual
Cost: $25.00
Registration: https://stan.store/heidihilllcsw
Women in behavioral health settings are often treated for anxiety, depression, trauma, or relapse symptoms without consideration of hormonal influences. This presentation explores how perimenopause, chronic stress, trauma, and addiction recovery can create overlapping clinical presentations that impact assessment and treatment. Participants will learn practical strategies for differential assessment, psychoeducation, and referral to support more accurate, equitable, and trauma-informed care for women across counseling settings.
November 17, 2026, 2026
Young Onset Dementia and Family Caregivers: A Conversation Centering Lived Experience / 1 Core Hour
Presenter(s): Page Siplon
Location: Synchronous
Cost: Free
Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6kt-wJrtQJaHrZjsMVpc9Q
In this interview style session we will have the unique opportunity to hear the lived experience of a family caregiver to someone who had a young onset dementia (dementia that begins before the age of 65). Mr. Siplon will share with us the support and information that was most helpful to him, his wife, and their family during their journey, and what might be done differently. There will be time for questions from the audience at the end. Approved for 1 CORE hour of continuing education for Georgia Licensed Professional Counselors and Georgia Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Free to attend. Registration is required.
November 19, 2026
Healing a Community: Special Mental Health Considerations for the Immigrant and Refugee Populations / 3 Core Hours
Presenters: Victoria Bausch, LCSW; and Amaris Frenchman, MSW Intern
Location: Virtual
Cost: $75.00
Registration: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260823530142144
This is an educational presentation designed for social workers and mental health professionals to better understand the unique challenges faced by displaced individuals. The material distinguishes between refugees and migrants, noting that refugees flee due to a well-founded fear of persecution, whereas migrants often move voluntarily. The presentation highlights the “Triple Trauma Paradigm,” which encompasses the stressors experienced during pre-flight, the flight journey, and the eventual resettlement process in a new country. By examining global displacement trends and the legal protections afforded to these populations, the presenters emphasize the importance of a specialized approach to care.The core of the presentation focuses on identifying and treating the most prevalent mental health diagnoses in these communities: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Using the “Basheer Family” as a recurring case study, the presentation illustrates how complex trauma and acculturative stress impact family dynamics, specifically regarding child parentification and isolation. To address these needs, the authors propose a holistic treatment model that includes evidence-based therapies like CBT and ACT, alongside practical resources such as ESL programs, legal aid through organizations like IRAP, and resettlement services.
DECEMBER 2026
December 2-3, 2026
Reaching Teens / 6 Core Hours
Presenter(s): Robyn Smith, MA, BA and Jenny Paveglio, MSW
Location: Synchronous
Cost: Free
Registration: https://events.zoom.us/eo/AhqTn7Ans8BW1TaV7cxq61wy0w1pjwGSUXP9SV5PY4DUMgT8Rm3e~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg
About Reaching Teens: Reaching Teens is a trauma-sensitive model with the core belief that identifying, reinforcing, and building on inherent strengths can facilitate positive youth development.
The below four sessions/parts are covered each date this training is offered. Participants can register for full-day or individual sessions.
Session 1 – Understanding Teenagers and Trauma: Explore how life experiences shape adolescent brain development, both positively and negatively, and gain insights into their impact on behavior and growth. Discover how youth serving professionals can leverage this knowledge to build strength-based relationships with teens.
Session 2 – Prepare to Care: Learn how establishing healthy boundaries fosters trust and connection with youth. This session introduces compassion resilience—what it is, why it matters, and how to cultivate it for long-term professional sustainability. Practitioners will gain valuable self-care strategies and resilience-building techniques to prevent burnout.
Session 3 – Reframing and Radical Calmness: Discover the power of radical calmness to help teens navigate stressful situations and learn how to support self-regulation through effective co-regulation techniques. This session also introduces the language of resilience to help reframe challenges and empower teenagers.
Sessions 4 – Communicate Using Strength-based Approach: Develop practical, strength-based communication skills to build resilience and promote independence in teenagers. This session also offers strategies to help support.
December 3, 2026
Geek Out: An Introduction to Geek Culture in Therapy To Better Connect With Clients / 2 Core Hours
Presenter(s):Elizabeth Rhea, LCSW
Location: Virtual
Cost: $63.00
Registration: https://www.letstalkaboutitcon.com/store/p/psychedelic-assisted-treatment-6nls5-c2crs-cwhyf
This workshop is geared towards clinicians looking to learn and explore the impact of adverse religious experiences on clients, increase competency in working with folks with religious trauma, and wanting to gain insight into how to support queer and trans clients navigating the holiday season. In this workshop, we’ll cover definitions related to religious trauma, the impact it can have on self-concept and interpersonal relationships, and ways to support queer and trans clients with religious trauma in both navigating and reclaiming the holidays. Attendees will leave this presentation with a deeper understanding of religious trauma and specific ways to support queer and trans clients around the holidays.
December 5, 2026
The Venting Trap: An Ethical Framework for Evaluating Teen Progress in Therapy / 1 Ethics Hour
Presenters: Heidi Hill LCSW, MAC
Location: Virtual
Cost: $30.00
Registration: https://stan.store/heidihilllcsw
Most clinicians can tell when a teen client is stuck — they just haven’t been taught to name it or act on it. This session introduces a four-point framework for spotting stalled progress, then walks through the NASW ethics standards — competence, commitment to clients, informed consent — that determine whether to continue, adjust, or refer. Participants leave with language for making that shift with a teen and their caregivers without breaking the alliance.
December 11-12, 2026
RLT Relational Skills Bootcamp (Relational Life Therapy) / 12 Core Hour
Presenters: Sheri Hardin, LCSW and Amy Robbins, LPC
Location: Decatur, GA
Cost: $600.00
Registration: https://plumtreecounseling.com/relationship-bootcamps/
A two-day workshop for couples and individuals who want to learn the essential skills for more loving, intimate relationships. Based on Relational Life Therapy developed by Terry Real, LCSW
December 17, 2026
Healing a Community: Special Mental Health Considerations for the Immigrant and Refugee Populations / 3 Core Hours
Presenters: Victoria Bausch, LCSW; and Amaris Frenchman, MSW Intern
Location: Virtual
Cost: $75.00
Registration: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260823530142144
This is an educational presentation designed for social workers and mental health professionals to better understand the unique challenges faced by displaced individuals. The material distinguishes between refugees and migrants, noting that refugees flee due to a well-founded fear of persecution, whereas migrants often move voluntarily. The presentation highlights the “Triple Trauma Paradigm,” which encompasses the stressors experienced during pre-flight, the flight journey, and the eventual resettlement process in a new country. By examining global displacement trends and the legal protections afforded to these populations, the presenters emphasize the importance of a specialized approach to care.The core of the presentation focuses on identifying and treating the most prevalent mental health diagnoses in these communities: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Using the “Basheer Family” as a recurring case study, the presentation illustrates how complex trauma and acculturative stress impact family dynamics, specifically regarding child parentification and isolation. To address these needs, the authors propose a holistic treatment model that includes evidence-based therapies like CBT and ACT, alongside practical resources such as ESL programs, legal aid through organizations like IRAP, and resettlement services.
JANUARY 2027
FEBRUARY 2027
February 20, 2027
Ethics and Wellness: Navigating Responsibility to Self and Others Through The 7 Pillars of Wellness / 5 Ethics Hours
Presenters: Alisha Brown and Jennifer Edge, LCSW
Location: East Point, GA or Marietta, GA
Cost: $100.00
Registration: https://www.edgecare360.com/courses/ethics-and-wellness
This continuing education course explores the ethical responsibility mental health professionals have to maintain both personal wellness and professional integrity. Using the framework of the 7 Pillars of Wellness—emotional, physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental, and occupational—participants will examine how personal well-being directly influences ethical decision-making, client care, and professional boundaries. The course encourages self-reflection, offers practical strategies for sustaining wellness, and aligns ethical codes with holistic self-care practices to promote longevity in the helping professions.
MARCH 2027
APRIL 2027
MAY 2027
JUNE 2027
June 26, 2027
Ethics and Wellness: Navigating Responsibility to Self and Others Through The 7 Pillars of Wellness / 5 Ethics Hours
Presenters: Alisha Brown and Jennifer Edge, LCSW
Location: East Point, GA or Marietta, GA
Cost: $100.00
Registration: https://www.edgecare360.com/courses/ethics-and-wellness
This continuing education course explores the ethical responsibility mental health professionals have to maintain both personal wellness and professional integrity. Using the framework of the 7 Pillars of Wellness—emotional, physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental, and occupational—participants will examine how personal well-being directly influences ethical decision-making, client care, and professional boundaries. The course encourages self-reflection, offers practical strategies for sustaining wellness, and aligns ethical codes with holistic self-care practices to promote longevity in the helping professions.