
Continuing Education
Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) offers a robust schedule of continuing education workshops throughout the year. As a benefit to active PBC volunteers, these workshops are free, but all clinicians and constituents are invited to attend for a nominal registration fee. PBC’s staff is committed to offering workshop topics that are educational, timely, and relevant to a clinician’s practice and are presented by experts in their respected fields.
If you have a suggestion for a future workshop topic, please email PBC’s Event and Development Coordinator.
If you’d like to apply to present a future continuing education workshop, please download and complete the Continuing Education Application form and submit it with the required documents via email to PBC’s Event and Development Coordinator.
April 24, 2026
Know More, Do More: Recognizing and Responding to Stalking
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
*This Program meets the Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement two (2) Category 1 continuing education credits were earned in this training.
Featured Presenter(s): Dana Fleitman, M.A.Ed.H.D.
Date: 5/15/2026
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenters
Dana Fleitman, M.A.Ed.H.D.
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
PLEASE NOTE* All ticket sales will close 48 hours prior to the workshop start time. *
Registration Fee
- FREE to all PBC Volunteer Clinicians ONLY!
Two (2) CE Credits
*CHANA 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 available and free to PBC volunteer clinicians only.
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, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
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.
May 11, 2026
Beyond Reentry – Trauma Informed Clinical Care for Individuals Returning from Incarceration
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
*This Program meets the Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement 1.5 Category 1 continuing education credits were earned in this training.
Featured Presenter: Katie Babcock, LCPC, NCC, LICSW
Date: 5/11/2026
Time: 1:00 PM -2:30 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenter
Katie Babcock, LCPC, NCC, LICSW
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
PLEASE NOTE* All ticket sales will close 48 hours prior to the workshop start time. *
Registration Fee
- $19/person
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
1.5 CE Credits
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Describe systemic and historical factors within the U.S. carceral system that influence reentry experiences.
- Define Post Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) and identify trauma responses associated with incarceration and reentry.
- Recognize key clinical considerations when working with individuals impacted by incarceration.
- Apply trauma informed and person-centered approaches that support safety, trust, empowerment, and dignity in the therapeutic relationship.
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 1.5 hours of continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
May 6, 2026
Adoption 101: An Intro to Working within the Adoption Constellation
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenter: Abby Hasberry, Ph.D., LMFT, LCMFT, BCC
Date: 5/06/2026
Time: 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenter
Abby Hasberry, Ph.D., LMFT, LCMFT, BCC
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
PLEASE NOTE* All ticket sales will close 48 hours prior to the workshop start time. *
Registration Fee
- $29/person
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
Two (2) CE Credits
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the 7 Core Issues in adoption and how they may present in session.
- Explain the importance of identifying clients’ connections to adoption and the lens that a therapist might take as a result.
- Identify key ways to explore connections to the adoption constellation with all clients in intake paperwork and initial sessions.
- Demonstrate effective treatment planning and diagnosis for members of the adoption constellation.
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, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
May 1, 2026
Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenters: Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C
Date: 5/01/2026
Time: 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM
Online Workshop*
*Bi-monthly PBC clinician orientation*
Featured Presenter
Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
PLEASE NOTE* All ticket sales will close 48 hours prior to the workshop start time. *
Registration Fee
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
One (1) CE Credit*
Learning Objectives
- 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. PBC is unable to reissue CEs for the same course.
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 one (1) credit hour of continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who log-on late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
April 30, 2026
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples: Fundamental Concepts and Techniques
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenter: David Avruch, LCSW-C
Date: 4/30/2026
Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenter
David Avruch, LCSW-C
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
PLEASE NOTE* All ticket sales will close 48 hours prior to the workshop start time. *
Registration Fee
- $29/person
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
Two (2) CE Credits
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the importance of harnessing emotion when working with couples
- Utilize emotional expression to assist clients with identifying/articulating unmet attachment needs
- Discuss the steps of the “EFT Tango” (core set of interventions)
- Describe unique attachment needs of minority-identity couples
- Apply attachment frame to identify emotional truth beneath the interactional positions within arguments
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, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
April 29, 2026
CHANA Consultation Group
2026 CHANA – PBC Consultation Session
Featured Facilitators: Alicia Bickoff, Esq.; Lauren Shaivitz, LMSW, Esq.
Date: 4/29/2026
Time: 10:00 AM -11:00 AM
Online Consultation Group Session
Featured Facilitators
Alicia Bickoff, Esq.; Lauren Shaivitz, LMSW, Esq. – CHANA
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
All CHANA workshops and consultation group sessions are available and free to PBC volunteer clinicians only.
Registration Fee
- FREE for ACTIVE Pro Bono Counseling Volunteer Clinicians ONLY
1 Cat II/B Continuing Education Credits
PLEASE NOTE* All ticket sales will close 48 hours prior to the workshop start time. *
Learning Objectives
CHANA offers a Jewish response to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse and elder abuse. CHANA’s services include crisis intervention, safety planning, legal advocacy, shelter, education, consultation, community awareness and system-based advocacy.
FREE group for mental health clinicians who have attended a continuing education workshop on topics related to working with victims/survivors of domestic violence.
This session meets the requirement with The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for one (1) Category II continuing education credits to be earned in this session.
*CHANA 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.
*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.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
April 24, 2026
Understanding Teen Dating Violence
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
*This Program meets the Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement two (2) Category 1 continuing education credits were earned in this training.
Featured Presenter(s): Charla Spano, LMSW
Date: 4/24/2026
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenters
Charla Spano, LMSW
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
PLEASE NOTE* All ticket sales will close 48 hours prior to the workshop start time. *
Registration Fee
- FREE to all PBC Volunteer Clinicians ONLY!
Two (2) CE Credits
*CHANA 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 available and free to PBC volunteer clinicians only.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Define Teen Dating Violence (TDV), including its types of abuse and the impact of social media and technology.
- Explore the unique dynamics and characteristics of Teen Dating Violence (TDV) and how it differs from adult Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
- Examine the impact of Teen Dating Violence (TDV) on teens, including its effects on emotional well-being, mental health, and overall development.
- Identify the challenges and barriers teens face in disclosing abuse and seeking support.
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, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
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.
April 17, 2026
Too Much and Not Enough: The Dialectic of Teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in 3 Hours
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenter: Laura Goldstein, LCMFT
Date: 4/17/2026
Time: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenter
Laura Goldstein, LCMFT
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
PLEASE NOTE* All ticket sales will close 48 hours prior to the workshop start time. *
Registration Fee
- $39/person
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
Three (3) CE Credits
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Define the principles underlying DBT treatment
- Identify the four treatment components, and their associated interventions, within DBT
- Distinguish between NSSI (nonsuicidal self-harm) and SI (suicidal ideation)
- Utilize DBT- informed responses to crisis moments
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, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
April 13, 2026
Beyond the Signature: Trauma-Informed Business Practices and Informed Consent
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenter: Katie Babcock, LCPC, NCC, LICSW
Date: 4/13/2026
Time: 12:00 PM -1:30 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenter
Katie Babcock, LCPC, NCC, LICSW
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
PLEASE NOTE* All ticket sales will close 48 hours prior to the workshop start time. *
Registration Fee
- $19/person
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
1.5 CE Credits
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Identify trauma-informed business practices that support ethical care, client safety, and transparency within clinical settings.
- Apply trauma-informed principles to informed consent processes, including documentation, communication, and boundary management.
- Evaluate ethical and operational challenges using trauma-informed decision-making frameworks to support client autonomy and professional responsibility.
- Implement practical strategies to align policies, procedures, and day-to-day operations with trauma-informed and ethically responsible practice.
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 1.5 hours of continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
April 8, 2026
Pro Bono Counseling: A Pathway to Volunteering
2026 Online Session – 45 minutes
Featured Presenter: Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C
Date: 4/08/2026
Time: 5:00 PM- 5:45 PM
Online Session
Featured Presenter
Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
PLEASE NOTE* All ticket sales will close 48 hours prior to the workshop start time. *
Registration Fee
- FREE
PERK for mental health professionals!
Enroll with PBC today + Accept a pro bono client = FREE access to PBC CE program schedule
March 27, 2026
Therapeutic Tools for Working with Neurodiverse Couples
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenter: Rebecca Gibson, LCSW-C, LICSW
Date: 3/27/2026
Time: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenter
Rebecca Gibson, LCSW-C, LICSW
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
PLEASE NOTE* All ticket sales will close 48 hours prior to the workshop start time. *
Registration Fee
- $39/person
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
Three (3) CE Credits
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Describe at least three key principles of neurodiversity-affirming care
- Explain how the principles apply to couple’s therapy
- Describe common relational challenges in mixed-neurotype relationships
- Explore how neurodivergent traits influence conflict and communication patterns.
- Apply trauma-informed, psychoeducational, and collaborative strategies to support Autistic and ADHD clients
- Promote healthier relational dynamics
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, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
March 20, 2026
Tech-Facilitated Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Best Practices for Therapists
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
*This Program meets the Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement two (2) Category 1 continuing education credits were earned in this training.
Featured Presenter(s): Jessie Lowell, PhD
Date: 3/20/2026
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenters
Jessie Lowell, PhD
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
PLEASE NOTE* All ticket sales will close 48 hours prior to the workshop start time. *
Registration Fee
- FREE to all PBC Volunteer Clinicians ONLY!
Two (2) CE Credits
*CHANA 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 available and free to PBC volunteer clinicians only.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Identify common technology misuses in the context of domestic violence.
- Demonstrate effective use of a technology abuse assessment framework and technology safety planning strategies through applying them to 2 scenarios.
- Assess and revise provision of remote services to incorporate 3 technology safety principles
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, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
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.
March 18, 2026
Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenters: Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C
Date: 3/18/2026
Time: 12:00 PM- 1:30 PM
Online Workshop*
*Bi-monthly PBC clinician orientation*
Featured Presenter
Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
One (1) CE Credit*
Learning Objectives
- 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. PBC is unable to reissue CEs for the same course.
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 one (1) credit hour of continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who log-on late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
March 13, 2026
Perinatal Mental Health: What Mental Health Providers Should Know
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenter: Sultana Karim, M.A., LCPC, LPC, CCTP, PMH-C
This Program meets the Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement. Three (3) Category 1 continuing education credits were earned in this training.
Date: 3/13/2026
Time: 1:00 PM -4:00 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenter
Sultana Karim, M.A., LCPC, LPC, CCTP, PMH-C
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- $39/person
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
Three (3) CE Credits
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the biopsychosocial transition into parenthood and how biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors influence perinatal mental health.
- Differentiate between Baby Blues, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), and Perinatal Psychosis based on symptoms, onset, and clinical presentation.
- Identify key biopsychosocial, trauma-related, and environmental risk factors associated with the development of PMADs.
- Explain the impact of untreated PMADs on parents, infants, and family systems, including attachment and relational outcomes.
- Identify appropriate screening considerations, referral pathways, and evidence-based resources to support perinatal individuals experiencing mental health concerns.
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, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
February 19, 2026
…But I’m Affirming!”: A training on cultural humility, clinical accountability, and rupture/repair in LGBTQ clinical practice.
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
This Program meets the Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement. Three (3) Category 1 continuing education credits were earned in this training.
Featured Presenter: Eddie Lomash, LCPC, CST, PhD
Date: 2/19/2026
Time: 12:00 PM -3:00 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenters
Eddie Lomash, LCPC, CST, PhD
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- $39/person
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
Three (3) CE Credits
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Describe 3 core principles of culturally humility in LGBTQ+ affirming clinical practice and explain how these principles inform the therapeutic relationship.
- Identify 3 ways in which power imbalances, identity-based stressors, and broader systemic factors may shape LGBTQ+ clients’ lived experiences and influence the therapeutic relationship.
- Discuss 3 common challenges therapists encounter in applying techniques to repair the therapeutic relationship.
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, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
February 13, 2026
CHANA Consultation Group
2026 CHANA – PBC Consultation Session
Featured Facilitators: Alicia Bickoff, Esq.; Lauren Shaivitz, LMSW, Esq.
Date: 2/13/2026
Time: 10:00 AM -11:00 AM
Online Consultation Group Session
Featured Facilitators
Alicia Bickoff, Esq.; Lauren Shaivitz, LMSW, Esq. – CHANA
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- FREE for ACTIVE Pro Bono Counseling Volunteer Clinicians ONLY
1 Cat II/B Continuing Education Credits
Learning Objectives
CHANA offers a Jewish response to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse and elder abuse. CHANA’s services include crisis intervention, safety planning, legal advocacy, shelter, education, consultation, community awareness and system-based advocacy.
FREE group for mental health clinicians who have attended a continuing education workshop on topics related to working with victims/survivors of domestic violence.
This session meets the requirement with The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for one (1) Category II continuing education credits to be earned in this session.
*CHANA 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.
*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.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
February 6, 2026
Culturally Responsive Services for Domestic Violence Victims and Survivors
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
*This Program meets the Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement two (2) Category 1 continuing education credits were earned in this training.
Featured Presenter(s): Alicia Bickoff, Esq.; Charla Spano, LMSW
Date: 2/6/2026
Time: 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenters
Alicia Bickoff, Esq.; Charla Spano, LMSW
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- FREE for all mental health clinicians*
Two (2) CE Credits
*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.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Define the culturally responsive service provision
- Demonstrate how culture, religion, ethnic and community practices are a part of a victim/survivor’s abuse experience and help seeking behaviors
- Explore how to recognize and incorporate culture, religion, ethnic and community practices and norms into care.
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, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
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.
January 30, 2026
Ethics & AI: Navigating the Future of Mental Health Practice
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
This Program meets the Ethics Social Work Practice content requirement. Three (3) Category 1 continuing education credits were earned in this training.
Featured Presenter: Kristin Whiting-Davis, LCSW-C
Date: 1/30/2026
Time: 9:00 AM -12:15 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenters
Kristin Whiting-Davis, LCSW-C
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- $39/person
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
Three (3) CE Credits
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Identify the primary ways AI is currently emerging in clinical and administrative settings across mental health professions.
- Distinguish situations where tools may ethically support practitioner tasks.
- Examine potential risks of AI use within trauma-informed, relational, culturally responsive, and somatic practice, including issues related to bias, equity, and client safety.
- Apply a structured ethical decision-making framework, grounded in national ethics guidelines across psychology, counseling, and social work, AI-related dilemmas in documentation, direct practice, and supervision.
- Determine practical, discipline-appropriate next steps for responsible, transparent, and ethically aligned integration of AI tools within one’s professional setting.
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, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
January 22, 2026
Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenters: Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C
Date: 1/22/2026
Time: 12:00 PM- 1:30 PM
Online Workshop*
*Bi-monthly PBC clinician orientation*
Featured Presenter
Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
One (1) CE Credit*
Learning Objectives
- 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. PBC is unable to reissue CEs for the same course.
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 one credit hour of continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who log-on late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
January 16, 2026
Working with Older Adult Victims of IPV: What Every Therapist Should Know
2026 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenter(s): Lauren Shaivitz, Esq., LMSW; Alicia Bickoff, Esq.
Date: 1/16/2026
Time: 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenters
Lauren Shaivitz, Esq., LMSW; Alicia Bickoff, Esq.
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- FREE for all mental health clinicians*
Two (2) CE Credits
*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.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Identify types of abuse and lethality factors when presented in an older adult IPV relationship.
- Describe the foundation and conceptual framework of older adult IPV, and the power dynamics and tactics used by perpetrators.
- Explore the dynamics in later life onset of older adult IPV, including persons living with dementia.
- Discuss the safety implications of working with older adult IPV victims.
- Identify the unique challenges and barriers when working with older adult IPV victims, including the role of Adult Protective Services when reporting.
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, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
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.
