Upcoming Training Courses/Conferences (Live, Interactive Webinars and In-Person Courses)

The live, interactive webinar format is considered an in-person training.

The courses listed below are not sponsored or offered by the Board; they are only Board-approved as meeting the requirements for the approved continuing education hours.  If you are interested in attending one of the courses, please reach out to the contact person or sponsor for further information.  The Board cannot register you for these courses.

Upcoming 2024 Training Courses

November 16 – 17
Group Psychotherapy with Recovering Individuals: Healing Through Attachment & Connection
Hybrid
Sponsored by Carolinas Group Psychotherapy Society (https://carolinasgps.org/event-5855556)
Presented by Barney Strauss
Contact Brian Clougherty – 984-363-6425 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-651-S
Up to 10 hours SS

November 20
Aligning Recovery Narrative to Support Good Policy & Practice
Webinar
Sponsored by Addiction Professionals of NC (https://apnc.org/events/aligning-recovery-narrative-to-support-good-policy-practice/)
Presented by Donald McDonald
Contact Ariel Keener – 919-615-1000 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-671-G
Up to 1.5 hours GSB

November 21
Sensory Integration & Processing Part 1 & 2
Webinar
Sponsored by Behavioral Health Springboard
Presented by Brittni Winslow
Contact Elise Garcia – 919-843-6083 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-620-G
Up to 3.5 hours GSB

November 21
Advanced Ethics: How Ethics Apply to Coalitions
Webinar
Sponsored by Community Impact NC (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtcemqqz0oGNdo4CDeSSitMY9AOW_lA0Ur#/registration)
Presented by Kelly Teague
Contact Kelly Teague – 828-246-4434 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-672-G
Up to 3 hours GSB (ETHICS)

November 22 & December 13
Natural Flow EMDR Skills & Practice in Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-487-C
Up to 10 hours SS (EBT)

November 22
Becoming a Court-Aware Therapist: Treating Court-Involved Cases with Care
Webinar
Sponsored by The Mediation Center
Presented by Jeanne Cummings
Contact Brooke Collins – 828-251-6089 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-495-G
Up to 2 hours GSB

December 3
DOPE! Addiction & Recovery 101
Webinar
Sponsored by South Piedmont AHEC (https://www.southpiedmontahec.org/event/74125)
Presented by Jeremiah Hopes
Contact Cortney Fowler – 618-974-3986 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-668-S
Up to 4 hours SS (PSY)

December 5 – 6
THE GATEKEEPER: Understanding the Ethical Responsibilities of the Clinical Supervisor
Winston Salem
Sponsored by K*Metamorphosis Counseling & Professional Development (www.DrKendra.org)
Presented by Kendra Davis
Contact Kendra Davis – 336-422-7729 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-347-S
Up to 15 hours GSB (CSS) (ETHICS)

December 6
Considerations in Mental Health Diversity Related to Gender & Sexuality
Webinar
Sponsored by NC EAPA
Presented by Sharika McFadden
Contact Karla Lever – 704-369-3114 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-655-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

December 6
Narrative Medicine in Divided Times: Cultivating Empathy, Connection & Healing
Webinar
Sponsored by NC EAPA
Presented by Laurie Kovens
Contact Karla Lever – 704-369-3114 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-656-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

December 7
Clinical Supervision
Clemmons
Sponsored by Impact University
Presented by Wanda Burger
Contact Tara Snow 336-814-1429 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-635-G
Up to 7.5 hours GSB (CSS)

December 7
Integrated Harm Reduction Psychotherapy Overview
Webinar
Sponsored by Marsh Evaluation Services (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harm-reduction-psychotherapy-overview-tickets-1050285792077?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Presented by Ginger Marsh
Contact Ginger Marsh – 980-236-9001 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-652-S
Up to 3 hours SS (EBT)

December 12
Storybook Skin: The Addiction to Self-Injury
Webinar
Sponsored by South Piedmont AHEC (https://www.southpiedmontahec.org/event/74122)
Presented by Stephanie Glickman
Contact Cortney Fowler – 618-974-3986 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-669-S
Up to 4 hours GSB (PSY)

Upcoming 2025 Training Courses

January 13
Clinical Lecture Series – The Haystack, Not the Needle:  How to Contextualize, Assess & Treat Trauma-Related Behaviors in Young People
Various
Sponsored by UNC School of Social Work
Presented by Donna Newberne
Contact Marie Finnigan – 919-843-5336 ([email protected] )
Approval code 24-640-G
Up to 2 hours GSB

January 16
Navigating Co-Occurring Eating Disorders & Substance Use
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-010-S
Up to 4 hours SS (PSY)

January 23
Clinical Institute – Hypnosis for Healing:  An Integrated Approach for Treating People with Anxiety & Trauma
Various
Sponsored by UNC School of Social Work
Presented by Laurie Emmer-Maqrtin
Contact Marie Finnigan – 919-843-5336 ([email protected] )
Approval code 24-640-G
Up to 6 hours GSB

January 28
The 12 Core Functions of a Mental Health Counselor
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-487-C
Up to 4 hours SS

January 31
Dialectics of Distress: How to Apply What You Know about Emotional Suffering to Work More Effectively with Chronic Physical Pain
Webinar
Sponsored by Piedmont AHEC (https://www.piedmontahec.org/courses-and-events/74395)
Presented by Deborah Barrett
Contact Howard McQuirter – 336-832-8025 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-018-G
Up to 6 hours GSB

February 11
Ethics of Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-487-C
Up to 4 hours SS (ETHICS)

February 13
Working with Children & Families Impacted by Intimate Partner Violence
Webinar
Sponsored by Eastern AHEC
Presented by Laura Craven
Contact Lenore Legere – 252-744-5228 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-001-G
Up to 4 hours GSB

February 17
Clinical Lecture Series – Befriending Bodily Sensations:  A Practical Introduction to Interoceptive Exposure in Clinical Practice
Various
Sponsored by UNC School of Social Work
Presented by Clair Robbins
Contact Marie Finnigan – 919-843-5336 ([email protected] )
Approval code 24-640-G
Up to 2 hours GSB (EBT)

February 18
The Courage to be Disliked: Integrity in Leadership
Webinar
Sponsored by Wake AHEC
Presented by Kim Strom-Gottfried
Contact Kristen Murphy – 919-350-0464 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-016-G
Up to 4 hours GSB (CSS)

February 21
Introduction to Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression
Wilmington
Sponsored by SEAHEC (http://www.nhrmc.us/seahec/74460IPTDepression.pdf)
Presented by Betsy Bledsoe
Contact Jennifer Whitley – 910-667-9339 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-004-G
Up to 6 hours GSB

February 26 – 27
Clinical Supervision Summit: Expanding Your Supervisory Skills
Charlotte
Sponsored by Eastern AHEC
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Kim Truesdell  – 252-744-5215 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-005-G
Up to 15 hours GSB (CSS, includes 2 hours ETHICS)

February 28
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (EFT) SKILLS & PRACTICE in Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-487-C
Up to 6.5 hours SS (EBT)

March 3
Clinical Lecture Series – Undoing Aloneness in the Face of Overwhelming Trauma:  Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy
Various
Sponsored by UNC School of Social Work
Presented by Sonya Parker
Contact Marie Finnigan – 919-843-5336 ([email protected] )
Approval code 24-640-G
Up to 2 hours GSB (EBT)

March 11
HIV & Hepatitis C Counseling & Ethics in Mental Health & Substance Use
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-487-C
Up to 3 hours SS (HIV or ETHICS)

March 18
Brainspotting:  A Trauma Treatment Method for Mental Health & Substance Use Counselors
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-487-C
Up to 6.5 hours SS (EBT)

March 19 – 21
Clinical Institute – Collaborative Healing with Internal Family Systems:  An Interactive In-person Program (withy Zoom viewing Option)
Various
Sponsored by UNC School of Social Work
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Marie Finnigan – 919-843-5336 ([email protected] )
Approval code 24-640-G
Up to 12 hours GSB

March 20
Trauma Work Made Doable
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Kirstin Cassell
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-013-S
Up to 4 hours SS (EBT) (PSY)

April 4
The Role of Substance Misuse Prevention When Working with Youth with Identified ACES
Webinar
Sponsored by Center for Prevention Services
Presented by Kelly Knapp
Contact Carolyn Diez – 828-333-0925 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-002-S
UP to 2 hours SS

April 10 – 11
Clinical Institute – Trailblazing New Emotionallyt Focused Therapy (EFT) Ground:  Beyond Context & Cultural Humility
Various
Sponsored by UNC School of Social Work
Presented by Paul T Guillory
Contact Marie Finnigan – 919-843-5336 ([email protected] )
Approval code 24-640-G
Up to 12 hours GSB (EBT)

April 11
Clinical Supervision Skills in Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-487-C
Up to 7.5 hours SS (CSS)

April 17
Yoga Skills for Therapists
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Caroline Tisdale
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-012-S
Up to 4 hours SS

May 1
HIV & Hepatitis C Counseling & Ethics in Mental Health & Substance Use
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-487-C
Up to 3 hours SS (HIV or ETHICS)

May 2
Intro to Ecotherapy Skills for Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-487-C
Up to 3 hours SS (EBT)

May 2 & 9
Intro & Advanced Ecotherapy Skills for Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling
Webinar (May 2) & Asheville (May 9)
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-487-C
Up to 10 hours SS (EBT)

May 9
Behind the Mask: Understanding & Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon
Webinar
Sponsored by Eastern AHEC
Presented by Michelle Bruno
Contact Kim Truesdell – 252-744-5215 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-488-G
2 hours GSB

May 15
Clinical Supervision as a Leadership Tool
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Mat Sandifer
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-007-G
Up to 4 hours GSB (CSS)

June 6
Ethics of Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-487-C
Up to 4 hours SS (ETHICS)

July 17
The Twin Pandemics: The Globalization of Addiction, Sexually Transmitted Infections & Blood Borne Pathogens
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Caroline Tisdale
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-011-S
Up to 4 hours SS (HIV)

September 18
Mindfulness & Relapse Prevention: Cultivating Awareness for Lasting Change
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Matthew O’Connor
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-017-S
Up to 4 hours SS (EBT)

October 16
Ethics & Cultural Awareness
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Kendria Harris
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-009-S
Up to 4 hours SS (ETHICS)

November 20
Neuroscience of Addiction & Recovery: How to Tailor Treatment Planning, Interventions, & Psychoeducation for Clients & Their Families
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Crystal Blair
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-008-S
Up to 4 hours SS