Course Description:

MichiCANS Booster Training is offered as an opportunity to further develop assessment skills specific to the use the MichiCANS. This training will enhance rating reliability and clinical use of the tool. The training is led by State of Michigan trainers and includes use of vignettes and practice opportunities to ensure all participants achieve greater confidence in the use of the MichiCANS tools. This training specifically enhances trainees’ ability to adequately communicate the assessment of children, youth and their families who present with complex behavioral and emotional needs. This training ensures a strength based, trauma informed perspective is used during the assessment process and that the outcome is consensus based.

Course Link: 
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AkuuI5tf3srjELh53n5aeXwMFj5b_8jBUT4q3AYGE

CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor Name:
Public Consulting Group - Michigan Capacity Building Center

Contact Information:
Maureen Stanton
N/A
micbc@pcgus.com

Course Description:

This seminar will focus on increasing awareness and understanding of the impact of implicit biases on how social workers, and other health care providers, perceive people who use substances, and how they perceive people with substance use disorders/compulsions. It will also address how implicit biases impact the people who use substances and have substance use disorders/compulsions.

Course Link: 
http://www.corelearninginc.com

CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor Name:
Core Learning, Inc.

Contact Information:
Stephanie Appel
248-933-2673
sappel@corelearninginc.com

Course Description:

We have all heard over and over about the importance of self-care. It is now even part of our Code of Ethics’ most recent revision. Pain management is a crucial aspect of self-care. Both improved self-care, and pain management, will likely enhance our ability to care for ourselves and our Clients. What we also need to do is improve our understanding and acceptance of self-care as being more than just telling ourselves we need to have a better work/life balance. We need to determine and operationalize a personal self-care/pain management plan.

Course Link: 
http://www.corelearninginc.com

CE Value (credits): 2
CE Type: Standard, Pain

Sponsor Name:
Core Learning, Inc.

Contact Information:
Stephanie Appel
248-933-2673
sappel@corelearninginc.com

Course Description:

Myriad issues including post-pandemic stress, physical pain in the body, the political climate/political dispiritedness, workplace frustration/dysfunction, and even changes in communication patterns based in part on social media have influenced personal levels of happiness and life satisfaction. This workshop will explore external factors influencing individual and societal anger, and the role implicit bias with the adoption of evidence-based research practices shown to enhance personal levels of happiness. Workshop participants will engage in a variety of techniques and activities designed to immediately raise dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphin levels, while also learning how to sustain personal happiness long term.

Course Link: 
http://www.corelearninginc.com

CE Value (credits): 5
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor Name:
Core Learning, Inc.

Contact Information:
Stephanie Appel
248-933-2673
sappel@corelearninginc.com

Course Description:

This seminar will assist Clinicians in enhancing their awareness and understanding of the direct relationship between ethics, boundaries, self-care and intellectual humility. In our rapidly growing field of knowledge, it is essential to continually reboot these concepts to facilitate our practice models and enhance our work with Clients.

Course Link:
http://www.corelearninginc.com
CE Value (credits): 5
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
Core Learning, Inc.

Contact Information:
Stephanie Appel
248-933-2673
sappel@corelearninginc.com

Course Description:

It is important to identify, explore and reimagine how we understand and manage chronic pain. By looking at how things like attitude, history, and anxiety are components of our perception and management of pain, we can enhance how to ‘train our brain’ to treat/manage chronic pain.

http://www.corelearninginc.com

# of CE: 2
Sponsor:
Core Learning, Inc.

Contact Information:
Stephanie Appel
248-933-2673
sappel@corelearninginc.com

Course Description:

Those working with the aging population and who are helping clients and their families plan for long-term care needs, this course is for you. Topics include surrogate decision making, navigating long-term care services, and supports, protecting vulnerable adults, in depth Medicaid basics, planning and application process, along with Veterans benefit options. The training will also give attendes an understanding of current Medicaid laws and how to apply to their clients.

Course Link:
https://mielderlaw.com
CE Value (credits): 6
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices

Contact Information:
Nicolette Stoutenburg, LBSW
517-332-3800
stoutenburg@mielderlaw.com

Course Description:

Where there are human beings there is diversity in thinking, values, beliefs, and ideas. The way we communicate around those ideas influences relationships and teams in organizations. Conflict doesn't need to be an intimidating word. This highly interactive training will explore the two types of conflict and self-reflect on your approach to conflict. Through work in pairs and small groups you will explore strategies to move challenging conversations into rewarding conversations.

Course Link: 
http://www.corelearninginc.com

CE Value (credits): 3.0
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor Name:
Core Learning, Inc.

Contact Information:
Stephanie Appel
248-933-2673
sappel@corelearninginc.com

Course Description:

The course is focused on enhancing the skillset of social workers in relation to caring for individuals living with dementia and supporting their caregivers. The training includes a combination of lecture, discussion, role play, group interaction, case discussion, and problem-solving among social workers to actively engage in the content. Video training, handouts, power point presentation, and role playing may be used throughout the session. Topics discussed include: Normal Aging/Not Normal Aging, Positive Physical Approach and Hand Under Hand, and Teepa’s GEMS™; Using Skills that Make a Difference.

Course Link: 
http://www.corelearninginc.com

CE Value (credits): 5
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor Name:
Core Learning, Inc.

Contact Information:
Stephanie Appel
248-933-2673
sappel@corelearninginc.com

Course Description:

This course will provide information and practical tips about interventions that social workers can use when working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Course Link:
None Available
CE Value (credits): 1
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:

Global Psychological

Contact Information:
Rhea Walden
248-542-3445

r.walden@globalpsychological.com

Course Description:

In today's fast-paced world, many people experience challenges with focus and attention. Youth are disproportionately affected due to the changes in our society and the daily technology that has been available for the duration of their young lives. The ability to be fully present in both professional and personal interactions is essential for healthy relationships and success in school and work. This training delves into the latest research on environmental and societal changes contributing to increased 'brain fog' and diminished focus. While topics like smartphones, screens, and social media will be covered, the training also goes deeper, examining factors such as pollution, diet, sleep, and more. This training will work to further educate child welfare workers about these challenges and also discuss solutions. This knowledge is a stepping stone for workers to better equip caregivers of youth, and youth themselves, to live less distracted.

Course Link:
https://forms.gle/3m91UthnG1kHtY118
CE Value (credits): 1
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:

Spring Arbor University

Contact Information:
Emily Dixon
616-558-9618

edixon@arbor.edu

Course Description:

-Participants will explore the importance of having courageous conversations in both

personal and professional settings.

-Participants will identify the key elements of constructive communication, including

active listening and empathy.

-Participants will practice techniques for initiating and navigating difficult

conversations with confidence.

-Participants will discuss how to manage emotions and ensure productive outcomes

in challenging discussions.

Course Link: 

https://www.emich.edu/engage/business/professional-programs-training/programs/social-work/index.php
CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor Name:
Eastern Michigan University

Contact Information:
Hawra Khraizat
6801097722
vlane4@emich.edu

Course Description:

The evolution of Motivational Interviewing (MI) started in 1982 and it has served the test of time. Forty plus years later MI is used by multiple disciplines in their work with clients with mental health diagnosis, medical issues, etc. in addition to it's origin in Substance Use Disorders and Addictions. This training will offer a broad overview of Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change and their applications across disciplines and diagnosis. Topics covered include underlying Spirit of MI, the four Processes, micro-skills of OARS (open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, summaries) and Change Talk. Motivational Interviewing, Fourth Edition: Helping People Change and Grow was published in 2023 and the updates in this authoritative text will be explored. Great for beginners in MI and a nice refresher for others.

Course Link: 
http://www.corelearninginc.com

CE Value (credits): 6
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor Name:
Core Learning, Inc.

Contact Information:
Stephanie Appel
248-933-2673
sappel@corelearninginc.com

Course Description:

Participants will recognize the ethical importance of maintaining professional

boundaries in client relationships.

-Participants will understand the need for establishing clear, culturally aware

boundaries to avoid harm and foster trust with clients.

-Participants will identify risk factors for boundary violations, such as emotional

overinvestment or client dependence.

-Participants will explore the balance between involvement and detachment in

professional relationships.

-Participants will apply professional judgment and self-reflection to maintain ethical

and healthy relationships with clients.

-Participants will understand the significance of protecting both the provider and the

client while ensuring effective practice.

Course Link:
https://www.emich.edu/engage/business/professional-programs-training/programs/social-work/index.php
CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
EMU Engage

Contact Information:

Vanessa Lane

734-487-4926

vlane4@emich.edu

Course Description:

This course will provide the social worker with an in-depth knowledge of the legal field when it comes to estate planning, elder law and programs that are available to people in need of long-term care assistance. This course will address the legal concerns that a person faces when they get older and how elders can afford to get the care they require.

Course Link:
https://th328.infusionsoft.app/app/orderForms/elderadvocacyandlawbootcamp?
CE Value (credits): 5
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
Manor Law Group

Contact Information:
Savannah Meksto
810-694-9000
savannah@mannorlaw.com

Course Description:

In today's fast-paced world, many people experience challenges with focus and attention. For social workers, the ability to be fully present in both professional and personal interactions is essential. This training delves into the latest research on environmental and societal changes contributing to increased 'brain fog' and diminished focus. While topics like smartphones, screens, and social media will be covered, the training also goes deeper, examining factors such as pollution, diet, sleep, and more. Rather than focusing solely on individual solutions, this session emphasizes the broader systemic issues, moving away from a 'blame-the-victim' approach. Participants will engage in discussions to better understand these factors, apply knowledge to improve their own well-being, and empower clients with greater awareness and support.

Course Link:
https://forms.gle/3m91UthnG1kHtY118
CE Value (credits): 2.5
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:

Spring Arbor University

Contact Information:
Emily Dixon
616-558-9618

edixon@arbor.edu

Course Description:

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which victims are controlled, manipulated and exploited. Human traffickers use force, fraud and coercion to overpower and oppress their victims. Victims include both children and adults – Belonging to any age group, ethnic background and socioeconomic status. This workshop will focus on defining human trafficking, identifying signs of human trafficking, discussing consequences of human trafficking, providing support and guidance to survivors of human trafficking and implementing effective therapeutic techniques that promote healing and recovery. A focus will be placed on discussing current treatment modalities, psychoeducation, skill building, and practical case studies that will assist providers with implementing client-centered interventions for handling situations when presented with human trafficking cases.

Course Link: 
http://www.corelearninginc.com

CE Value (credits): 4
CE Type: Standard, Human Trafficking

Sponsor Name:
Core Learning, Inc.

Contact Information:
Stephanie Appel
248-933-2673
sappel@corelearninginc.com

Course Description:

Objectives:

-The intercultural approach to diversity work is not generally taught in psychology, social work, or counseling graduate programs. Intercultural communication can serve as an important complement to traditional multicultural counseling and social justice approaches.

The field of intercultural communication provides various frameworks for strengthening our ability to engage with differences and diversity across situations. The developmental model used in intercultural communication can help pinpoint where we may be getting stuck or observing others getting stuck. Moreover, intercultural sensitivity is a precursor condition for intercultural effectiveness. The developmental model is a non-shaming approach that also provides participants a common language for growth in this area that can be applied to both individuals (therapist and client) and organizations. The presentation will end with a couple of key cultural concepts to further increase effectiveness.

Course Link:

https://www.birminghammaple.com/outside-participant-registration/
CE Value (credits): 4
CE Type: Standard, Human Trafficking

Sponsor:

Birmingham Maple

Contact Information:
Monica Nagle
248-646-6659 x305
mailto:mgalinsky@birminghammaple.com

Course Description:

This webinar will provide an in-depth review of the evaluation day for potential kidney transplant recipients. This course will be of particular interest to dialysis staff including social workers, nurses, dietitians, technicians as well as other renal health care professionals involved in the care of dialysis patients and or in referring patients for kidney transplant. Each discipline (Nephrology, Surgery, Social Work, Dietary) will explain the details of their assessment of a new evaluation patient and decision making about candidacy.
 

Course Link:
http://www.uofmhealth.org/transplant
CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
Michigan Medicine

Contact Information:
Michele Cromer
734-936-7093
smailto:transplantoutreach@med.umich.edu

Course Description:

As social, cultural and political conflicts are rising in the US and the world at large, like all citizens psychoanalysts, too, are confronted to define their role and responsibilities in their respective societies. Clinical psychoanalysts, generally, have remained focused on their individual clinical practices and patient care separating it from their role as a citizen.

Do psychoanalysts have something to say about understanding and resolving these broader conflicts drawing on their ability in working through intrapsychic and interpersonal conflicts? What is the ethical and moral duty of psychoanalysts in these times of turmoil? This essay responds to these questions by engaging in a comparative analysis between the Freudian ideas and Gandhian ideas for the change processes in an individual through psychoanalysis and the society through social activism. It will provide a relevant review of Freud inspired psychoanalytic “movement” along with Gandhi inspired social activism movements over the last seven decades. The presenter will show similarities between these two perspectives in these otherwise seemingly incongruent endeavors. By raising the question 'Can a society be put on the couch?’ The presenter will offer some methodological and technical recommendations to address intractable conflicts and effect a change at micro and macro levels.

Course  http://zoom.us/my/michiganpsychoanalysis

CE Value (credits): 2
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor Name:
Michigan Psychoanalytic Society

Contact Information:
Monica Evans
248-851-3380
monicasimmons@ix.netcom.com

Course Description:

Join us for a dynamic, interactive webinar that delves into the latest trends and challenges shaping geriatric mental health. Participants will gain insights into the most recent data and research findings, examine the multifaceted barriers to optimal care, and explore practical, evidence-based strategies that can be implemented in various settings. The session will feature a webinar presentation and a live Q&A segment, making it ideal for healthcare professionals, mental health practitioners, policymakers, and educators interested in advancing geriatric mental health care.

Who Should Attend:

• Clinicians and mental health professionals

• Healthcare administrators and policymakers

• Anyone with an interest in improving mental health outcomes for older adults

https://www.mha-mi.com/event-interior/184

Sponsor:
Mental Health Assoc in Michigan

Contact Information:
Kristen Taylor
517-896-8263
kristen@mha-mi.com

Course Description:

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which victims are controlled, manipulated and exploited. Human traffickers use force, fraud and coercion to overpower and oppress their victims. Victims include both children and adults – belonging to any age group, ethnic background and socioeconomic status. This course will focus on defining human trafficking, identifying signs of human trafficking, discussing consequences of human trafficking, providing support and guidance to survivors of human trafficking and implementing effective therapeutic techniques that promote healing and recovery.

Course Link: 
https://www.emich.edu/engage/business/professional-programs-training/programs/social-work/index.php

CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard, Human Trafficking

Sponsor Name:
Eastern Michigan University

Contact Information:
Julie Newland
734-487-4926
jnewland@emich.edu

Course Description:

This course provides a foundation on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the continuum in which this disorder manifests, specifically focusing on adolescents and young adults. Due to the complexity and co-morbidity often associate with ASD, techniques and strategies to anticipate, analyze, and provide solutions to address complex behaviors, including creating behavior plans, self-monitoring systems, and visual schedules, is an outcome of this course. Other tools, such as using peer supports, will be discussed and their benefits for individuals with ASD and supporting peers. This course will also provide a lens to understand the myriad of challenges faced by parents and opportunities to support them.

Course Link:

https://www.emich.edu/engage/business/professional-programs-training/programs/social-work/index.php

CE Value (credits): 3.00
CE Type: Standard
 

Sponsor Name: Michigan Medicine
University of Mich. Transplant Center

Contact Information:
Julie Newland
734-487-4926
jnewland@emich.edu

Course Description:

Those working with the aging population and who are helping clients and their families plan for long-term care needs, this course is for you. Topics include surrogate decision making, navigating long-term care services, and supports, protecting vulnerable adults, in depth Medicaid basics, planning and application process, along with Veterans benefit options. The training will also give attendes an understanding of current Medicaid laws and how to apply to their clients.

Course Link:
https://mielderlaw.com
CE Value (credits): 6
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices

Contact Information:
Nicolette Stoutenburg, LBSW
517-332-3800
stoutenburg@mielderlaw.com

Course Description:

Social workers, educators, and other human service professionals provide a tremendous amount of support to clients, students, and consumers. The often ongoing roles, responsibilities, and demands common in these professions can result in compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, burnout, and exhaustion. This training will provide a framework to understand compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. In addition, the risk factors associated with burnout and strategies to support one’s overall health and well-being will be discussed.

Course Link:

https://www.emich.edu/engage/business/professional-programs-training/programs/social-work/index.php

CE Value (credits): 3.00
CE Type: Standard
 

Sponsor Name: Michigan Medicine
University of Mich. Transplant Center

Contact Information:
Julie Newland
734-487-4926
jnewland@emich.edu

Course Description:

This course will begin by exploring the basics of refugee resettlement in the United States. Then, problem-based learning will be explored as a method to break down individual refugee cases involving trauma. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network's Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma's problem-based learning system allows clinicians to consider new avenues of case presentations. The 12 Core Concepts of Childhood Trauma will be discussed and applied to one specific case involving a refugee child.

Course Link:
https://wmich.edu/hhs/academics/ce
CE Value (credits): 6
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
Western Michigan School of SW

Contact Information:
Nancy Cretsinger
(269) 387-3680
nancy.cretsinger@wmich.edu