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.
October 28, 2024
Ethical Considerations When Treating Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence
2024 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenters: Lauren Shaivitz, Esq., LMSW; Alicia Bickoff, Esq.
Date: 10/28/2024
Time: 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Online Webinar
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 best practices with informed consent with victims and survivors of domestic violence.
- Describe how to navigate confidentiality with victims and survivors of domestic violence.
- Discuss ethical considerations when weighing the potential benefits vs. risk of harm with victims and survivors of domestic violence.
- Assess clients’ rights to make informed decisions.
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.
November 1, 2024
Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision
2024 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenter: Harriet Mauer, MA Psychology, MSW, LCSW
Date: 11/1/2024
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Online Webinar
Featured Presenter
Harriet Mauer, MA Psychology, MSW, LCSW
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee*
- $29/person
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
Two (2) CE Credits
*Please Note – To ensure maximum interaction, registration is limited for this workshop. A waitlist will be available once capacity is reached.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Identify the essential elements of effective supervisor-supervisee relationship.
- Define supervisese learning needs rooted in concrete assessment.
- Explain supervisee learning style to help create a growth plan in partnership with supervisee.
- Access supervisee differential diagnosis and differential intervention to maximize client growth and well-being.
- Discuss concrete outcome measures for all the above to ensure accountability.
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.
November 15, 2024
Safety Planning When Treating Domestic Violence Victims and Survivors
2024 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenters: Lauren Shaivitz, Esq., LMSW; Alicia Bickoff, Esq.
Date: 11/15/2024
Time: 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Online Webinar
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:
- Define the core elements of a safety plan and theories behind safety planning
- Demonstrate how to identify the risks that should be incorporated into a safety plan
- Explore what emotional safety planning is and how it can complement physical safety planning
- Describe how to recognize and navigate when safety planning and therapy do not align
- Discuss safety planning for clinicians and how to protect yourself when working with victims of intimate partner violence.
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 (pending) 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.
November 18, 2024
From One to Many: When and How to Include Spouses/Partners in Individual Counseling Sessions
2024 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenter: Victoria D. Stubbs, LICSW, LCSW-C, RMT
Date: 11/18/2024
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Online Webinar
Featured Presenter
Victoria D. Stubbs, LICSW, LCSW-C, RMT
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
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:
- Assess the appropriateness-such as safety, timing, topics and intentions-of bringing a client’s spouse/partner/family member into an individual session.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan and prepare for a joint session.
- Identify ethical considerations of having a spouse/partner join a client’s individual session.
- Evaluate when a referral to couples or family therapy is needed.
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.
November 19, 2024
Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
2024 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenters: Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C; and Yolonda Nelson-Swain, MAHS, VASIII
Date: 11/19/2024
Time: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM
Online Webinar
Featured Presenters
Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C
Yolonda Nelson-Swain, MAHS, VASIII
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.
December 6, 2024
Beyond Clinical: Creating Micro and Macro Interventions that Work for Immigrant Families
2024 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenter: Karen E. Latus, LMSW
Date: 12/06/2024
Time: 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Online Webinar
Featured Presenter
Karen E. Latus, LMSW
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
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 ways that three potential epicenters of trauma may affect immigrant children and families, including impacts on emotions, behavior, and relationships
- Identify multiple micro- and macro- level interventions that address the therapeutic environment, as well as the individual needs of immigrant children and families
- Advocate for culturally and linguistically appropriate, to encourage holistic practices within their practice 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 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.
December 17, 2024
Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
2024 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenters: Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C; and Yolonda Nelson-Swain, MAHS, VASIII
Date: 12/17/2024
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Online Webinar
Featured Presenters
Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C
Yolonda Nelson-Swain, MAHS, VASIII
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.
