Supervisor Support Consultation Group
Topic – for Pro Bono Counseling Supervisor Volunteers to engage in consultation regarding questions or difficulties they have with supervisees or with providing supervision in general
Led by Vernon “Skip” Krause, LCSW-C
Will be held virtually once a month on the first Monday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Vernon ‘Skip’ Krause, LCSW bio:
Vernon ‘Skip’ Krause, LCSW-C, has over 35 years of experience as a clinical social worker, supervisor, and psychotherapist. The last 8 years have been devoted solely to clinical supervision and education. He provides mentoring and supervision to licensed counselors with many years of experience, those with a graduate license as well as student interns. Modalities taught and supervised include Psychodynamic, Person Centered, CBT (cognitive/behavioral), ACT (acceptance and commitment), IPT (Interpersonal) and Family Systems. He is known for his passion for developing an understanding of clients based on applicable theories as the foundation for clinical work. Skip has been a volunteer with PBC since 2022.
For more information, email PBC Outreach Coordinator at YSwain@ProBonoCounseling.org
General Consultation and Peer Support for Pro Bono Counseling Mental Health Clinicians
- Meets twice per month through a virtual platform. First Mondays from 3:oo – 4:00 PM and Third Wednesdays from 2:00 – 3:00 PM
- Open to Pro Bono Counseling volunteers
- Led by Anne Devaughn, LCSW-C, a Pro Bono Counseling volunteer since 2009
- If interested, email Anne to be added to Zoom invitation list
Pro Bono Counseling
2025 Capacitación en línea de Educación Continua Profesional
Competencias Multiculturales para Proveedores de Salud Mental bilingües: Atendiendo a la Comunidad Latina/x/e/Hispana
Jueves 8 de mayo, de 10:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m.
Capacitación en línea – Tres (3) CE Credits
Tarifa: $39/por persona
GRATIS para PBC voluntarios activos
Presentador Destacado: Lyda Holguin-Gaviria, PhD, LCPC, NCC
*La capacitación se realizará en español.
Descripción de la Sesión: Este webinar ha sido desarrollado de manera personalizada para apoyar el increíble trabajo de los proveedores bilingües de salud mental que brindan servicios clínicos en español dentro de la comunidad Latina/x/e/Hispana que reside en los Estados Unidos pero que han recibido entrenamiento clínico en English.
El objetivo del webinar es proporcionar una comunidad de apoyo para los profesionales bilingües de salud mental que ofrecen consejería pro bono en Maryland a clientes sin seguro. Muchos programas de formación en salud mental no preparan adecuadamente a los proveedores para trabajar con poblaciones diversas y menos en un segundo idioma. Los modelos terapéuticos occidentales no siempre son efectivos para los clientes de la comunidad Latina/x/e/Hispana. Los proveedores bilingües necesitan revisar continuamente sus enfoques para que sean más culturalmente relevantes y receptivos a las necesidades de sus clientes. Durante el webinar, se proporcionará educación y normalización sobre las mejores prácticas culturalmente sensibles y receptivas al servir a esta comunidad, que enfrenta continuamente discriminación y opresión sistémica basada en su raza, etnicidad, estatus migratorio, idioma, creencias y valores, y tradiciones.
Al finalizar este webinar, los participantes estarán mejor equipados para ofrecer un cuidado culturalmente competente y practicar la humildad cultural, promoviendo así el bienestar y la resiliencia de la comunidad Latina/x/e/Hispana.
Nivel de Taller: intermedio
Objetivos de Aprendizaje:
Al finalizar esta presentación, el participante podrá:
- Explicar los desafíos para los proveedores de salud mental que brindan servicios de consejería en español dentro de la comunidad Latina/x/e/Hispana después de recibir una formación centrada en Occidente.
- Describir dos o más consideraciones clínicas y culturales para trabajar con clientes Latinos/x/e/Hispanos que reciben consejería pro bono.
- Articular dos o más mejores prácticas culturalmente receptivas para trabajar con clientes Latinos/x/e/Hispanos que reciben consejería pro bono.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Lyda Holguin-Gaviria
Dr. Lyda Holguin-Gaviria (she, her, hers) is a counselor educator and supervisor, who is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland, and a National Board-Certified Counselor. She proudly identifies herself as an immigrant in the United States. Dr. Holguin-Gaviria completed her Ph.D. in counseling at The George Washington University and master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Villanova University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from The Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Cali-Colombia. She also attended the English Language Institute at the University of Delaware where she learned English as a second language and with academic purposes. Currently, she is completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the Florida Atlantic University teaching counseling courses for doctoral and master level students. She is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) evidence-based interventions to support children and families exposed to single and complex trauma. Dr. Holguin-Gaviria has experience providing clinical services in outpatient, inpatient, community-based, school, and private practice settings. Her clinical and research interests are dedicated to understanding mental health issues in immigrants and minoritized populations compromised as a result of trauma, racism, poverty, and other remarkable factors associated with the process of cultural adjustment (e.g., barriers with language, legal status, finding jobs, and accessing education and health). Dr. Holguin-Gaviria is also interested in promoting research that is more inclusive and accurately represents the heterogeneity and diversity of Latinxs in their research samples.
Dr. Holguin-Gaviria has no actual or potential conflict of interest and/or commercial support relevant to this presentation.
Workshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the workshop start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors and Therapists certify that this program meets the criteria for three (3) credit hours of continuing education for social workers (Category 1 ), professional counselors, and therapists (Category A ) licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who log on late or depart early from a session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
Please note that upon attendance verification, you will receive your CE certificate within four weeks via email. Please add Pro Bono Counseling to your contacts and check your SPAM folder to ensure delivery.
Registration Note – PBC will only collect data required to document attendance and deliver CE credits. PBC does not share registrant information.
By registering for this event, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
Workshop Code of Conduct
Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants, facilitators, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, citizenship, veteran status, pregnancy status, race, ethnicity, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
Workshop Views Disclaimer
The views expressed by the workshop presenter(s) and participants are their own opinions and do not represent Pro Bono Counseling, and do not imply an endorsement of them or the organizations they represent.
Pro Bono Counseling in partnership with CHANA
2025 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
Know More, Do More: Recognizing and Responding to Stalking
Friday, May 9, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 12:10 PM
Online Workshop – Two (2) CE Credits
FREE for all mental health clinicians*
Featured Presenters: Dana Fleitman, Senior Training & Awareness Specialist
Session Description: Stalking is a prevalent, dangerous, and often misunderstood crime. This session explores the dynamics of stalking, focusing on the highly contextual nature of the crime by discussing common tactics used by perpetrators and the co-occurrence of stalking with domestic and sexual violence, as well as tools to plan for victim safety and hold offenders accountable.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this workshop, the participant will be able to:
- Identify stalking behaviors and dynamics
- Recognize the intersection of stalking with two other victimizations
- Apply strategies for working with victims of stalking
Presenter Bio: Dana Fleitman, Senior Training & Awareness Specialist
Dana Fleitman (M.A.Ed.H.D) has been with the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) since 2018. In her role as Senior Training and Awareness Specialist, she provides training and technical assistance to multidisciplinary professionals across the country on recognizing and responding to stalking. Dana is a skilled trainer who leads in-person and online workshops on topics including stalking behaviors and dynamics, stalking on campuses, the use of technology to stalk, risk assessment, and safety planning. With a focus on public awareness, Dana also authors original resources – including ready-to-use curricula, discussion guides, and publications on stalking – and leads SPARC’s National Stalking Awareness Month efforts each January, designing and creating SPARC’s social media campaigns as well as infographics and videos year-round.
Prior to joining SPARC, Dana was the Senior Manager of Prevention and Training Programs at Jewish Women International (JWI). At JWI, she created, delivered, and managed multiple educational programs on intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and healthy masculinity for audiences ranging from teens to professionals in the field, with a special emphasis on college campuses. Her previous work includes coordinating training and technical assistance for the HHS Office of Adolescent Health teen pregnancy prevention grantees. She also has direct service experience with groups including foster teens, refugees, and recent immigrants.
Dana graduated from American University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and George Washington University with a Master of Arts in Education and Human Development. She is based in the Washington, D.C. area.
Mark your calendar for more upcoming CEU workshops!
*CHANA, an agency of The Associated, has been awarded a grant to partner with Pro Bono Counseling to provide a series of continuing education workshops on various topics for mental health clinicians related to working with victims/survivors of domestic violence. All workshops are free for mental health clinicians.
Grant Information
This project was supported by 15JOVW-23-GG-00730-UNDE by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.
EVENT INSTRUCTIONS
Workshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the workshop start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors and Therapists certify that this program meets the criteria for two (2) credit hours of continuing education for social workers (Category 1), professional counselors, and therapists (Category A) licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who log on late or depart early from a session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
Please note that upon attendance verification, you will receive your CE certificate within four weeks via email. Please add Pro Bono Counseling to your contacts and check your SPAM folder to ensure delivery.
By registering for this event, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
Workshop Code of Conduct
Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants, facilitators, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, citizenship, veteran status, pregnancy status, race, ethnicity, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
Workshop Views Disclaimer
The views expressed by the workshop presenter(s) and participants are their own opinions and do not represent Pro Bono Counseling, and do not imply an endorsement of them or the organizations they represent.
Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
Learn about volunteering with Pro Bono Counseling, including the organization’s background and philosophy, its clients and intake process, and the responsibilities of volunteers during this online webinar.
FREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
Tuesday, May 13
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Featured Presenters: Clinical Director Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C; Outreach Manager Yolonda Nelson-Swain, MAHS, VASIII
Objectives
By the end of this online workshop, clinicians will be able to:
• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono services
• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current clinical practice
• Make a plan to address socio-economic, cultural, and racial issues in therapy
• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
-Please note that this workshop is intended for clinicians newly enrolled as PBC volunteers. You many only earn CEUs by attending this workshop once.
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
Please review your information and email address carefully before completing your registration. Your complete name and license type will be entered on your CE certificate, and the email address you enter is where all meeting information and your certificate will be sent.
*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (Category A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
By registering for this event, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
Workshop Code of Conduct
Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants, facilitators, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, citizenship, veteran status, pregnancy status, race, ethnicity, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
RSVP to attend Pro Bono Counseling’s Gratitude Gathering!
Join us as we honor and celebrate PBC’s volunteers for the impact they make each year to ensure all Marylanders have access to the mental health care they need. We will also recognize PBC’s generous supporters and community partners.
Wednesday, May 14
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
UNION MILL COURTYARD – PBC’s Office
1500 Union Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21211
Tickets – $25/person
All PBC Volunteers attend FREE – Please register yourself and guest in advance.
Appetizers and light refreshments will be served.
During the event:
- Volunteer Recognition – Pro Bono Counseling will honor and recognize milestone service achievements and all volunteers will be eligible for special gratitude gifts.
- CHAI Radha Pathak Humanitarian Award – Honoring the memory of Dr. Radha Pathak’s benevolent spirit in helping others.
- Board Member Recognition
- Community partner and organization supporter appreciation
- Silent Auction Fundraiser
Tickets are limited so RSVP to celebrate today!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Become a sponsor of Pro Bono Counseling’s Gratitude Gathering — Your organization will support the hundreds of licensed mental health care volunteers who donate their time to Marylanders in need.
Show your support and make a difference – sign up to sponsor today!
Trauma Consultation – Peer Group Meeting for Pro Bono Counseling Mental Health Clinicians
- Monthly meetings through a virtual platform. The third Thursday of each month from 7:00 – 8:00 PM.
- Open to Pro Bono Counseling volunteers. Limited spaces available due to demand.
- If interested, email PBC Outreach Coordinator (yswain@probonocounseling.org) to inquire about availability to join.
- Led by Bethan McGarry , LCSW-C, a Pro Bono Counseling volunteer since 2022
- Bio: Bethan McGarry (she/they) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, enthusiastic Baltimore City resident, and committed lifelong learner. Bethan has worked in settings from elementary school to in-patient psychiatry unit, and through in-depth experience in crisis care feels strongly that trauma-informed and person-centered connection is a vital path to healing at both an individual and a structural level. Bethan is committed to providing unconditional regard and a growth mindset in their therapeutic partnership, and enjoys supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families in navigating life transitions and periods of adjustment. They strive to provide culturally responsive care to a wide range of individuals seeking counseling support. Bethan is committed to anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and LGBTQ-affirming care and brings both a systems-analysis and spiritual lens to therapeutic work. Bethan enjoys YA fiction, crossword puzzles, and coffee shops within walking distance, and has been gratefully involved with PBC since fall 2022 as a volunteer clinician, trauma consult group participant, and now peer group co-facilitator.
2025 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health Needs: A Focus on Diverse Subpopulations
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 12:10 PM
Online Workshop – Two (2) CE Credits
Fee: $29/person
FREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
Featured Presenters: Jennifer C. Grinnell, LCPC; and Cori Carfagno, Ed.D.
Session Description: This course is for therapists who want to enhance their understanding of the diverse experiences and challenges veterans from underrepresented backgrounds may face while improving their ability to provide culturally informed, empathetic care. The session will explore factors that influence mental health outcomes, including barriers to access, stigma, and service-related stressors. Through case studies, interactive discussions, and evidence-based strategies, participants will develop inclusive approaches to assessment, treatment, and advocacy. By the end of the course, therapists will be better equipped to build trust, promote equitable care, and support the well-being of all veterans.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Explore the historical, cultural, and social factors that shape the experiences of minority veterans, including racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ identities, and how these intersect with their military service and post-service mental health needs.
- Apply tools and techniques to assess the mental health of minority veterans while incorporating culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care practices that respect the veteran’s background and identity.
- Examine the unique barriers minority veterans face in accessing mental health services, including stigma, mistrust of the healthcare system, and cultural factors, and identify strategies to improve engagement and care delivery.
- Discuss the importance of advocating for minority veterans within the broader context of military and veteran policies, while addressing systemic inequities and providing resources for continued support.
Presenter Bio: Jennifer C. Grinnell, LCPC
Jennifer Grinnell is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who received her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling from Gallaudet University. She spent many years overseeing Mental Health Clinics, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs and Residential Programs serving clients with chronic and persistent mental illness. She has been with EveryMind for the past 8 years, the first 4 1/2 years overseeing the Adult and Community Services Division and is now Director of Community Mental Health Education with EveryMind. Jennifer is also a Certified Health Coach and is fluent in American Sign Language.
Presenter Bio: Cori Carfagno, EDd
Dr. Cori Carfagno serves as the Director of ServingTogether, a Program of Everymind, dedicated to providing comprehensive care coordination and suicide prevention support for veterans, service members, and their families. Her deep commitment to serving vulnerable populations is rooted in her twenty-year career in higher education, where she championed the success of post-traditional students, including student veterans, first-generation college students, undocumented students, and transfer students from community colleges. Dr. Carfagno’s doctoral research focused on the transition experiences of neurodiverse transfer students, and she remains committed to developing accessible learning materials for diverse populations. She holds a doctorate from the University of New England, master’s degrees from Baruch College and Rutgers University, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware.
Workshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the workshop start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors and Therapists certify that this program meets the criteria for two (2) credit hours of continuing education for social workers (Category 1 ), professional counselors, and therapists (Category A) licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who log on late or depart early from a session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
Please note that upon attendance verification, you will receive your CE certificate within four weeks via email. Please add Pro Bono Counseling to your contacts and check your SPAM folder to ensure delivery.
Registration Note – PBC will only collect data required to document attendance and deliver CE credits. PBC does not share registrant information.
By registering for this event, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
Workshop Code of Conduct
Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants, facilitators, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, citizenship, veteran status, pregnancy status, race, ethnicity, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
Workshop Views Disclaimer
The views expressed by the workshop presenter(s) and participants are their own opinions and do not represent Pro Bono Counseling, and do not imply an endorsement of them or the organizations they represent.
General Consultation and Peer Support for Pro Bono Counseling Mental Health Clinicians
- Meets twice per month through a virtual platform. First Mondays from 3:oo – 4:00 PM and Third Wednesdays from 2:00 – 3:00 PM
- Open to Pro Bono Counseling volunteers
- Led by Anne Devaughn, LCSW-C, a Pro Bono Counseling volunteer since 2009
- If interested, email Anne to be added to Zoom invitation list
Harambee Support Group
- Meets monthly through a virtual platform. Last Friday of the month from 12:00 – 1:00 PM PM
- Open to Pro Bono Counseling volunteers who identify as Black or African American
- Led by Pro Bono Counseling Volunteers Tanya Bryant-Nickens, LCSW-C, LCSW, and NaTasha Benjamin, LCPC, PMH-C
- If interested, email Yolonda Nelson Swain to be added to Zoom invitation list
