Our on-demand webinars related to addiction and treatment equip viewers with essential tools to address the growing prevalence of addictive behaviors driven by stressors such as COVID-19 and increased exposure to temptations through technology. Content explores key factors in treating individuals with addictive behaviors and provides practical strategies to sustain hope when working with this population, applications for improving client outcomes, and actionable insights for social workers navigating the complexities of addiction in today’s environment
Clearing the Air: Expert Insights on Teen Vaping
Speaker: Mindee Swanson, DNP, PHMS, APRN | 1.5 ACE approved CE $15 | WATCH NOW
Skill Level: Intermediate | Explore the hidden dangers and prevalence of vaping in schools, the health risks and chemical exposure, and the latest screening and treatment options. Learn about the evolution of vaping, why newer vapes are more harmful, and effective strategies for risk reduction and legislative efforts. Recorded August 2024.
Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction
Speaker: Katie Robbins, LICSW | 1 CEU $10 | WATCH NOW
Skill Level: Beginner | Learn how to incorporate empathetic care techniques to improve client relationships, shift from confrontation to collaboration for case planning, interviewing, and education, apply trauma informed language to create safe spaces for healthy relationships, and remove biases before obtaining information. Recorded January 2023.
Motivational Interviewing: Assessing and Guiding Change
Speaker: Katie Robbins, LICSW | 1 CEU $10 | WATCH NOW
Skill Level: Intermediate | Learn how to incorporate empathetic care techniques to improve client relationships, shift from confrontation to collaboration for case planning, interviewing, and education, apply trauma informed language to create safe spaces for healthy relationships, and remove biases before obtaining information. Recorded May 2023.
Navigating Addiction with Individuals and Families
Speaker: Kersten Borer, LIMHP, CMSW, LADC 2.5 CEUs $25 | WATCH NOW
Skill Level: Intermediate | COVID-19 and other stressors have led to a rise in addictive behaviors in our society and social workers face this issue in practice more often than anticipated. Technology has exposed individuals to even more temptations and opportunities to develop compulsive behaviors. This training will address these issues, factors to consider in treating those with addictive behaviors, and techniques providers can employ to sustain hope in working with this population. Recorded June 2022.