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

May 12
Supporting Youth with IDD & Substance Use
Webinar
Sponsored by Behavioral Health Springboard
Presented by Wanda Brown-Ramseur
Contact Gwen Ricks – 919-843-6083 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-230-G
Up to 3.5 hours GSB

May 13 – 17
The McLeod Institute on Addictions
Charlotte
Sponsored by UNC Charlotte
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Jack Culbreth – 704-687-8960 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-443-C
Up to 30 hours (SS, GSB, & specialty hours including Ethics, HIV, CSS, EBT & PSY available based on sessions attended)

May 15 – 17
Clinical Supervision Retreat: Keeping the Spark without Burning Out
Wrightsville Beach
Sponsored by Behavioral Health Springboard
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Gwen Ricks – 919-843-6083 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-431-G
Up to 15 hours GSB (CSS, ETHICS & PSY hours available based on sessions attended)

May 16
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Charlotte
Sponsored by Center for Prevention Services
Presented by Christie Whisenant
Contact Ashlyn Sexton – 704-738-3319 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-010-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

May 16
CINC: Part 1 The Business of Coalitions
Webinar
Sponsored by Community Impact NC
Presented by Kelly Teague
Contact Kelly Teague – 828-246-4434 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-445-G
Up to 1.5 hours GSB

May 17
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy: Moving Therapy to a New Dimension
Boone
Sponsored by Evolving Fire Counseling
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Angela Brooks-Livingston – 336-902-4256 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-385-G
Up to 6 hours GSB (includes 1 hour ETHICS)

May 17
Tools for Transformation: Building Your Recovery Toolkit
Charlotte
Sponsored by NC EAPA
Presented by Kit Roberts
Contact Mary Smith – 704-996-6566 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-422-S
Up to 3 hours SS

May 17
Building Emotional Fitness to Maintain Passion & Purpose
Charlotte
Sponsored by NC EAPA
Presented by Angela Miller
Contact Mary Smith – 704-996-6566 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-420-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

May 17
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Skills & Practice
Webinar 
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-023-S
Up to 10 hours SS (EBT) (PSY)

May 20
Clinical Supervision: Basics and Beyond
Raleigh
Sponsored by Wake AHEC (https://www.wakeahec.org/courses-and-events/73120/clinical-supervision-basics-and-beyond)
Presented by Christian Mauro
Contact Heather Goodson – 607-759-0146 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-432-G
Up to 3 hours GSB (CSS)

May 20
Providing Feedback & Coaching to Support Skill Development
Raleigh
Sponsored by Wake AHEC (https://www.wakeahec.org/courses-and-events/72645)
Presented by Rachel Galanter
Contact Kristen Murphy – 919-350-0464 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-437-G
Up to 3 hours GSB (CSS)

May 21
Trauma-Informed Clinical Supervision: Guiding Principles & Essential Skills
Raleigh
Sponsored by Wake AHEC (https://www.wakeahec.org/courses-and-events/73205)
Presented by Noga Zerubavel
Contact Kristen Murphy – 919-350-0464 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-433-G
Up to 6 hours GSB (CSS)

May 22
Building Counselor Competencies in Clinical Supervision
Raleigh
Sponsored by Wake AHEC (https://www.wakeahec.org/courses-and-events/72647/building-counselor-competencies-in-clinical-supervision)
Presented by Hailey Shafir
Contact Kristen Murphy – 919-350-0464 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-434-G
Up to 6 hours GSB (CSS)

May 23
Ethics in Supervision of Dual-Licensed Clinicians
Raleigh
Sponsored by Wake AHEC (https://www.wakeahec.org/courses-and-events/72649)
Presented by Tab Ballis
Contact Kristen Murphy – 919-350-0464 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-435-G
Up to 6 hours GSB (CSS)

May 24
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Skills & Practice
Leicester
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-023-S
Up to 10 hours SS (EBT) (PSY)

May 24
Treating Vaping in Adolescents & Young Adults
Webinar
Sponsored by NC Tobacco Prevention & Control Branch
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Phyllis Andrews – 919-707-5418 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-424-S
Up to 1.5 hours SS (ND) (EBT)

May 24
Fostering Identity in Clinical Supervision: The Importance of Cultural Humility
Raleigh
Sponsored by Wake AHEC (https://www.wakeahec.org/courses-and-events/73318/fostering-identity-in-clinical-supervision-the-importance-of-cultural-humility
Presented by Erica Smith
Contact Kristen Murphy – 919-350-0464 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-436-G
Up to 6 hours GSB (CSS)

May 28
Quitline NC, Live Vape Free, & NC MedAssist: Helping Your Clients Quit
Webinar
Sponsored by NC Tobacco Prevention & Control Branch
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Phyllis Andrews – 919-707-5418 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-425-S
Up to 1.5 hours SS (ND) (EBT)

May 29
CINC: Part II Understanding Impact with Ripple Mapping Evolution
Webinar
Sponsored by Community Impact North Carolina
Presented by Kelly Teague
Contact Kelly Teague – 828-246-4434 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-440-G
Up to 1.5 hours GSB

June 5
Provider Academy:  Exploring Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment
Webinar
Sponsored by Kellin Foundation
Presented by Emily Lewis
Contact Alex Espitia – 336-429-5600 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-387-C
Up to 1 hour GSB

June 6
Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of Substance Use Prevention, Recovery, & Social Determinants of Health
Charlotte
Sponsored by Center for Prevention Services
Presented by Christopher Campau
Contact Ashlyn Sexton – 704-738-3319 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-026-S
Up to 3 hours SS

June 6
Statewide Virtual Adolescent SUD Conference
Webinar
Sponsored by Governor’s Institute
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Jeremy Croom – 919-990-9559 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-444-S
Up to 5 hours SS

June 7
Trauma & Recovery for Adults
Webinar
Sponsored by Wake AHEC
Presented by Kate Gotelli
Contact Kristen Murphy – 919-350-0464 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-427-G
Up to 4 hours GSB

June 9
Ecotherapy Skills & Practice in Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Leicester
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-023-S
Up to 7 hours SS

June 10
Tailored Care Management: Integrated Care Best Practices for Advanced Medical Home/Care Management Agencies
Webinar/Asheville
Sponsored by MAHEC
Presented by Keith McAdam
Contact Dina Gillespie – 828-771-4216 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-446-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

June 12 – 13
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Salisbury
Sponsored by Daymark Recovery Services
Presented by Laurie Conaty
Contact Monica Rasmussen – 336-242-2450 ([email protected])
Approval code 23-490-G
Up to 13 hours GSB (EBT)

June 18
Sex Work & Harm Reduction
Webinar
Sponsored by Center for Prevention Services (https://www.preventionservices.org/training)
Presented by Rebecca Lilly
Contact Ashlyn Sexton – 704-738-3319 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-394-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

June 20
Ethics in Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-023-S
Up to 4 hours SS (ETHICS)

June 20
Using EMDR with Substance Using Clients
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Caroline Tisdale
Contact Kelly Scaggs – 336-553-6646 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-020-S
Up to 4 hours SS (EBT)

June 20 – 21
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)

June 21
Filling Up & Emptying Out: Overcoming Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, & Vicarioius Trauma for Behavioral Health Professionals
Charlotte
Sponsored by Dilworth Center (www.dilworthcenter.org)
Presented by Aaron Olson
Contact Margaret Larrea – 704-372-6969 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-429-G
Up to 2 hours GSB

July 8 – 11
Motivational Interviewing:  The Basics
Webinar
Sponsored by South Piedmont AHEC (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArf-qvrzgoGNMkmDtAnpulfyWA3amlCNyt)
Presented by Sherry Cahn
Contact Sherry Cahn – 336-469-8260 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-054-G
Up to 13 hours GSB (EBT)

July 12
HIV Update & Ethical Practices with LGBTQ Persons
Charlotte
Sponsored by McLeod Centers for Wellbeing
Presented by David Zealy-Wright
Contact Mylyia Newton – 704-332-9001 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-417-S
Up to 6 hours SS (HIV) (ETHICS)

August 7
Provider Academy:  Law Enforcement & Mental Health
Webinar
Sponsored by Kellin Foundation
Presented by Alex Espitia
Contact Alex Espitia – 336-429-5600 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-387-C
Up to 1 hour GSB

August 9 – 10
Family System Workshop
Charlotte
Sponsored by The Blanchard Institute
Presented by Ward Blanchard
Contact Ryan Mitchiner- 704-249-7286 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-237-S
Up to 8 hours SS

August 27
Understanding Trauma & Substance Abuse: Implications for Practice
Webinar
Sponsored by Northwest AHEC (http://nwahec.org/73229)
Presented by Kelly Graves
Contact Ellen Kesler – 336-713-7712 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-438-S
Up to 3 hours SS (PSY)

September 4
Provider Academy:  Question – Persuade – Refer (QPR)
Greensboro
Sponsored by Kellin Foundation
Presented by Alex Espitia
Contact Alex Espitia – 336-429-5600 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-387-C
Up to 1 hour GSB

September 9 – 12
Creeping Up On You
Webinar
Sponsored by Mid-day Counseling (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsceqvrDwjGNFUZjqKJpx8Hrymfi2Hck27)
Presented by Sherry Cahn
Contact Sherry Cahn – 336-469-8260 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-357-S
Up to 14 hours SS (DV) (includes 1.25 hours of ETHICS)

September 12 – 13
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)

September 19
Sexual Health Risk Reduction Counseling: Skills to Address HIV/STI/BBP
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Caroline Tisdale
Contact Kelly Scaggs – 336-553-6646 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-021-G
Up to 4 hours GSB (HIV)

October 11 – 12
Family System Workshop
Charlotte
Sponsored by The Blanchard Institute
Presented by Ward Blanchard
Contact Ryan Mitchiner- 704-249-7286 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-237-S
Up to 8 hours SS

October 14 – 17
Motivational Interviewing:  The Basics
Webinar
Sponsored by South Piedmont AHEC (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqc-ytpjkpHdUPNZ-5rIlTsUx9wbV1JWqu)
Presented by Sherry Cahn
Contact Sherry Cahn – 336-469-8260 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-054-G
Up to 13 hours GSB (EBT)

October 24
The GATE Model: An Interactive Tool for Addictions Risk Assessment
Webinar
Sponsored by Wake AHEC
Presented by Tab Ballis
Contact Kristen Murphy – 919-350-0464 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-418-G
Up to 3 hours GSB (EBT)

November 6
Provider Academy:  Preventing Provider Burnout
Webinar
Sponsored by Kellin Foundation
Presented by Heather Bland
Contact Alex Espitia – 336-429-5600 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-387-C
Up to 1 hour GSB

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)