The Grace Abbott Training and Supervision Academy (GATSA) is dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of social workers, students, caregivers, and behavioral health professionals across various practice areas. Viewing our on-demand webinars is free. CEUs and ACE approved CEs are available for a fee and upon successful completion of an online quiz. 'MMD' CEUs meet LMHP and LIMHP licensure requirements for diagnosing and treating major mental disorder.
Addiction and Treatment
Our on-demand addiction and treatment webinars 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. AVAILABLE WEBINARS
Co-Occurring Disorders
Our on-demand webinars related to co-occurring major mental disorders provide essential insights into co-occurring disorders, while also exploring the intersection of mental health, substance use, and brain injury. Viewers will gain practical tools for diagnosis, intervention, and care strategies to meet the unique needs of their clients. 'MMD' CEUs are approved for diagnosing and treating major mental disorder. AVAILABLE WEBINARS
Dementia Care and Older Adults
Our on demand webinars related to dementia care and older adults are designed to deepen your understanding of decision-making capacity, health disparities, and the experiences of older adults living with dementia and their care partners including capacity assessments, ethical considerations, and legal protections while discovering the role of the visual arts in enhancing caregiving interactions, resilience, and well-being. AVAILABLE WEBINARS
Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI)
Our on-demand webinars related to diversity, equity, access and inclusion address critical topics such as weight stigma as a social justice issue, strategies for providing affirming care to LGBTQ+ individuals, and the unique experiences of Clients of Color navigating trauma and stress. Designed for professionals seeking to challenge biases, enhance inclusive practices, and better understand diverse populations, this series offers practical insights to foster equity, improve care, and create meaningful change. AVAILABLE WEBINARS
Ethics and Ethical Practice
This collection of on-demand webinars are designed to enhance professional practice and ethical understanding across social work and healthcare fields. Gain insights from experienced professionals on navigating subpoenas and testifying, explore strategies to improve workplace morale and retention among healthcare providers, and examine the critical role of leadership in fostering transparency, engagement, and team building. These trainings provide practical tools and strategies to align professional practices with ethical principles, prioritize client needs, and implement justice-centered approaches in various settings. AVAILABLE WEBINARS
Major Mental Disorders
This collection of on-demand training webinars provides evidence-based strategies for assessing and treating severe mental illness, ADHD, and Borderline Personality Disorder, with a focus on children, adolescents, and workplace dynamics. Topics include psychosis risk assessment, family and system integration, mental health in the digital age, health professional morale and retention, and culturally informed approaches to mental health care. AVAILABLE WEBINARS
School Social Work
This collection of on-demand webinars provides valuable insights for school social workers and those aspiring to leadership roles in the field. Viewers will explore research on leadership in school social work and gain practical strategies for developing self-efficacy in their practice. AVAILABLE WEBINARS
Self-Harm and Suicide Risk
Learners will differentiate between common myths and facts about suicide, compassionately support individuals and families impacted by a suicide attempt, and develop prevention strategies. The series also provides a comprehensive introduction to self-harm, including its triggers, predictors, and differences from suicidal behavior. Practical interventions, therapeutic approaches, and tools for assessing suicide risk and planning for safety are covered to enhance professional practice. AVAILABLE WEBINARS
Supervision
This collection of on-demand webinars is designed to enhance ethical practice, leadership, and supervision skills for social workers and other helping professionals. Viewers will learn to apply the NASW Code of Ethics to real-world situations, gaining practical tools to ensure ethical and empathic practice. Viewers will gain insights into providing quality supervision, fostering supervisee growth, delivering constructive feedback, and balancing professional responsibilities. AVAILABLE WEBINARS
Teen Dating and Intimate Partner Violence
This collection of on-demand webinars examines the unique experiences of adolescents with disabilities, highlighting their heightened risk for dating violence victimization and the societal stigmas they face and offers essential insights into the dynamics of dating and domestic violence within diverse populations. Viewers will explore the intersection of culture and teen dating violence, including Dr. Rueda's research on conflict and dating violence among Mexican-heritage youth and Latinx youth who are pregnant or parenting. AVAILABLE WEBINARS
Trauma Informed Care
This collection of on-demand webinars offers addresses mental health and trauma in children, adolescents, and social service contexts. Learn evidence-based treatments for youth mental illness, strategies for integrating family and education systems, approaches for navigating mental health discussions in the digital age trauma-informed techniques for managing crises, understanding the emotional impact of social services, identifying client trigger points, and employing thoughtful approaches to service termination. AVAILABLE WEBINARS