Course Description:

Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based practice with utility in a variety of change processes, from child welfare involvement to smoking cessation and medication adherence to readiness to seek mental health treatment. This session will remind participants of the stages of change model as well as the philosophies and implementation steps of motivational interview towards the goal of initial implementation by behavioral health and child welfare practitioners in assisting clients in progressing towards their recovery goals. Then the session will move forward to supervising motivational interviewing practice, as well as using a motivational approach in the supervision process using the Motivational Interviewing Assessment: Supervisory Tools for Enhancing Proficiency (MIA:STEP) blending initiative.

As a result of this workshop, participants will be prepared to:
1) Participants will list three purposes of resistance, and how to incorporate that into clinical practice
2) Participants will practice simple, complex, amplified, and double-sided reflections for use in clinical practice
3) Participants will practice using the MIA:STEP supervision rating scale with one another, and providing accurate feedback on motivational interviewing skills.

Course Link: 
https://wmich.edu/hhs/academics/ce

CE Credits: 2.0
CE Type: General
Format: Live Webinar

Sponsor Name:
Western Michigan University: College of Health and Human Services

Contact Information:
Nancy Cretsinger
(269) 387-3680

Course Description:

This two-hour session will explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), counseling practices from a Catholic lens, and ethical considerations for practitioners. We will examine how AI tools may be utilized in mental health counseling, while respecting human dignity, spiritual formation, and professional integrity. Drawing from the NASW, ASWB, CSWE, and CSWA Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice, the Catholic Psychotherapy Association’s ethical guidelines, and Vatican DDF/DCE Antiqua Et Nova (Note on the Relationship Between Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence), participants will critically engage the promises and limitations of AI for therapeutic practice. Ethical reflections will center on anthropological views of the person, confidentiality, professional responsibility, and the safeguarding of the counselor-client relationship in light of both secular and faith traditions.

Course Link: 
https://secure.smore.com/n/vzhuw-ai-in-catholic-counseling

CE Credits: 2.0
CE Type: General
Format: In-Person

Sponsor Name:
Whitmore Consulting and Counseling

Contact Information:
Steven Whitmore
(248) 298-9921
whitmore4consulting@gmail.com

Course Description:

Join us for a day of professional learning designed with school mental health providers in mind! You will hear keynotes focused on supporting students and providers while building protective factors within school communities. Breakout sessions will be presented by local emntal health providers and advocates with time alotted for Q & A. Network and learn how to access a variety of local services.

Course Link: 
https://gwcares.org/mental-health-conference/

CE Credits: 5.0
CE Type: General
Format: In-Person

Sponsor Name:
Growth Works

Contact Information:
Alice Rienke
(734) 404-8601
alice.reinke@gwcares.org

Course Description:

Cannabis is legal for medical or recreational use in 36 states and the perception of risk is far decreased. However, for youth and young adults and well as individuals with co-occurring mental illness, cannabis use can have additional risks. Develop an understanding of the epidemiology and medical uses of cannabis and protective factors for individuals who use cannabis. Finally, practice intervention strategies for people who may have developed a Cannabis Use Disorder.

As a result of this workshop, participants will be prepared to:
1. Participants will screen for cannabis use disorders with clients with other behavioral health needs and how to offer protective strategies to reduce the risk of development of Cannabis Use Disorders

2. Participants will understand the changing policy landscape with legalization of cannabis for medical or recreational use in the US

3. Participants will be aware of the trends related to medical and recreational cannabis use within the context of other drugs.

Course Link: 
https://secure.touchnet.com/C21782_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4640

CE Credits: 3.0
CE Type: General
Format: In-Person

Sponsor Name:
Western Michigan University: College of Health and Human Services

Contact Information:
Nancy Cretsinger
(269) 387-3680

Course Description:

Cannabis is legal for medical or recreational use in 36 states and the perception of risk is far decreased. However, for youth and young adults and well as individuals with co-occurring mental illness, cannabis use can have additional risks. Develop an understanding of the epidemiology and medical uses of cannabis and protective factors for individuals who use cannabis. Finally, practice intervention strategies for people who may have developed a Cannabis Use Disorder.

As a result of this workshop, participants will be prepared to:
1. Participants will screen for cannabis use disorders with clients with other behavioral health needs and how to offer protective strategies to reduce the risk of development of Cannabis Use Disorders

2. Participants will understand the changing policy landscape with legalization of cannabis for medical or recreational use in the US

3. Participants will be aware of the trends related to medical and recreational cannabis use within the context of other drugs.

Course Link: 
https://wmich.edu/hhs/academics/ce

CE Credits: 2.0
CE Type: General
Format: Live Webinar

Sponsor Name:
Western Michigan University: College of Health and Human Services

Contact Information:
Nancy Cretsinger
(269) 387-3680

Course Description:

TIt is essential that clinicians understand not just the phenomenon of “narcissistic abuse” (or antagonistic relational abuse), but the fallout from narcissistic abuse (the distress, discomfort, and dysfunction that result from narcissistic abuse). To understand narcissistic abuse means to (a) understand the nature of narcissism and antagonism as a personality style; (b) the dynamics within these relationships; (c) the abusive and destabilizing patterns that occur in these relationships (“narcissistic abuse”); (d) the fallout of narcissistic abuse and its impact on people in these relationships; and (e) using an antagonism-informed transtheoretical framework with these clients, including psychoeducation, assessment, trauma informed frameworks, fostering radical acceptance, and striving for growth. Clients experiencing narcissistic abuse and the attendant fallout may be having this experience in family of origin relationships, long-term committed relationships/marital relationships, friendships, and workplace relationships. An antagonism-informed framework is also highly effective in working with clients enduring post-separation abuse and workplace abuse cases. This framework can give clinicians an intuitive and actionable roadmap and this program will provide:

· A brief overview of narcissism and antagonism
· The dynamics observed in these relationships.
· The patterns that comprise narcissistic abuse/antagonistic relational stress (NA/ARS)
· The fallout of NA/ARS
· An antagonism-informed transtheoretical framework
· An overview of ethical issues in working with clients experiencing narcissistic abuse

Course Link: 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-friday-for-therapists-dr-ramani-durvasula-in-grand-rapids-tickets-1636390029629

CE Credits: 5.0
CE Type: General
Format: In-Person

Sponsor Name:
Grand Rapids Therapy Group

Contact Information:
Maria Schiavo
(616) 591-9000
mschiavo@grtherapygroup.com