BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//3.134.63.123//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2509@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:
#GivingTuesday – A Global Day of Unity
\nThe need for mental health counseling in M aryland is urgently increasing\, and now more than ever\, we need your hel p.
\nYour generous gift to PRO BONO COUNSELING will help provide quality mental health care for all those in need throughout Maryland.
\nYou can D OUBLE your IMPACT!
\nPBC’s Board of Directors will MATCH donations made to Pro Bono Counseling’s #GivingTuesday campaign.
\nPlease encourage y our friends\, family members\, and colleagues to make a g ift today!
\nAll funds raised will support Pro Bono Counsel ing’s mission to ensure that Marylanders with limited resources requesting mental health care are provided access to volunteer licensed mental healt h professionals and other necessary supportive services.
\nDOUBLE your IMPACT – Gi ve Today!
\nTickets: http://weblink.donorpe rfect.com/PBC2022GT.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221130 LOCATION:online giving SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:GIVING TUESDAY 2022 URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/giving-tuesday-2022/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/10/GT2022FB-150x150.gif\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.probon ocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GT2022FB-300x157.gif\;300\;157\ ;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GT 2022FB-1024x536.gif\;1024\;536\;1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseling.org /wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GT2022FB.gif\;1200\;628\; X-TICKETS-URL:http://weblink.donorperfect.com/PBC2022GT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1423@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Register today to virtually attend PBCP’s Pro Bono C linician Orientation
\nLearn about volunteering with the Pr o Bono Counseling Project\, including the organization’s background and ph ilosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and the responsibilities of vo lunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE C redit
\nFeatured Speakers: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMS W\, and Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono services
\n• As sess impact of providing pro bono services on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, and racial issu es in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bon o mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nIMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logg ed on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pro -bono-clinician-orientation-3-17-2021-tickets-136454843109.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T103000 LOCATION:Online Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pro Bono Clinician Orientation URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/pro-bono-clinician-orientation- 6-2-3/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pro-bono-clinician-orientation-3 -17-2021-tickets-136454843109 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1461@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling Project
\n2021 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nNature Informed Therapy (NIT): An Introduction to Integrating Nat ure into Clinical Practice
\nWednesday\, April 7\, 2021\, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – 4 CE Credits
\nFee: $55/person span>
\nFREE for Active PBCP Vol unteer Clinicians
\nFeatu red Presenters: Heidi Schreiber-Pan\, PhD.\, LCPC\; and Zoe Jack\, MS\, LMSW\, RYT
\nCourse Desc ription: This workshop exposes mental health professionals to th e art of incorporating nature into their own counseling practices. Partici pants will learn about current research on the intersection of nature and mental health\, learn specific suitable therapeutic approaches\, as well a s the practical elements to consider when taking clients outdoors.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will: p>\n
Tickets: https ://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-informed-therapy-tickets-144264193085.< /p> DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T130000 LOCATION:online workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Nature Informed Therapy (NIT): An Introduction to Integrating Natur e into Clinical Practice URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/nature-informed-therapy-nit-an- introduction-to-integrating-nature-into-clinical-practice/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-informed-therapy-tickets- 144264193085 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1424@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Register today to virtually attend PBCP’s Pro Bono C linician Orientation
\nLearn about volunteering with the Pr o Bono Counseling Project\, including the organization’s background and ph ilosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and the responsibilities of vo lunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE C redit
\nFeatured Speakers: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMS W\, and Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono services
\n• As sess impact of providing pro bono services on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, and racial issu es in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bon o mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nIMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logg ed on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pro -bono-clinician-orientation-4-14-2021-tickets-138498415489.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T103000 LOCATION:Online Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pro Bono Clinician Orientation URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/pro-bono-clinician-orientation- 6-2-4/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pro-bono-clinician-orientation-4 -14-2021-tickets-138498415489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1522@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling Project
\n2021 Pr ofessional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nSocial Just ice: Being “JUST” in a Society that is Divided
\nFr iday\, April 30\, 2021\, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – 3 CE Credits
\nFee: $39/person
\nFR EE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Lisa C onnors\, LBSW\, LCPC\, NCC
\nCourse Description: Th is workshop will explore social justice and how practitioners are responsi ble for the moral and ethical treatment of clients: individually and commu nally. We will discuss systems that oppress and marginalize certain groups \, challenge practitioners to understand their role in advocating for clie nts\, and motivating practitioners to be “change agents of justice.”
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presen tation\, the participant will:
\nPresenter Bio< /strong>:
\nLisa Connors\, LBSW\, LCPC\, NCC\,is th e Associate Pastor of In His Image International Ministry\, Inc. She is a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker\, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor \, National Certified Counselor\, Board-Certified Coach\, Master Addiction Counselor\, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Ms. Connors is a Cert ified Grief Counseling Specialist. She is also Certified in Thanatology [t he study of death\, dying\, and bereavement]. She has been in the human se rvices/social work/counseling fields for over 30 years. She has worked in a variety of settings providing services to the despondent and downtrodden . Ms. Connors works tirelessly to help others reach their fullest potentia l in life\, helping and empowering others who have been oppressed\, stigma tized\, marginalized\, and victimized. Her greatest passion is working wit h individuals affected by HIV/AIDS\, substance use and mental health disor ders\, violence/abuse/trauma\, grief and loss\, and social injustices.
\nMs. Connors earned her Bachelor of Social Work\, Master of Divinity\, Master of Arts in Professional Counseling degrees\, respectively\, and is completing her PhD in Psychology.
\nIn addition to her pastoral and clinical work\, Ms. Connors is a college professor.
\n\n
Workshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on t o Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/social-justice-tickets-146617000395.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T130000 LOCATION:online workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social Justice: Being “JUST” in a Society that is Divided URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/social-justice-being-just-in-a- society-that-is-divided-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-justice-tickets-146617000 395 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1556@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling Project
\nCHAI Pro gram Virtual Forum
\nThursday\, May 13\, 2021
\n7:00 PM
\nFREE Online Community Conversation
\nFacilitated by: Prem Bharati Devkota\, LCPC \, CCH
\nWith COVID-19 case rates rising in Nepal and India\, many M arylanders with loved ones in these countries are feeling stress and sadne ss. Join Pro Bono Counseling Project (PBCP) for a community forum to talk about these and other feelings. PBCP volunteer Prem Bharati Devkota\, LCPC \, CCH\, will facilitate this online community conversation. Bharati will discuss ways to cope with the stress of being separated from loved ones du ring the pandemic crisis.
\nThis group forum will be limited to 20 attendees\, so please register as soon as possible.
\n< p>About Prem Bharati Devkota\, LCPC\, CCH:\nBharat i is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Mar yland with more than ten years of experience in integrating homeopathy and various psychotherapy techniques into her practice.
\nBharati provi des Cognitive Behavior Therapy to treat clinical conditions of anxiety\, d epression\, trauma\, stress related health conditions\, chronic pain\, and fatigue. She is a nationally certified classical homeopath and a register ed member of the North American Society of Homeopaths. Additionally\, Bhar ati is an active member of Baltimore Homeopathic Study Group.
\nBhar ati completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Institute of Medicin e\, Nepal and Certificate of Advanced Study in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University\, Maryland. She provides therapy in English\, Nepali\, a nd Hindi.
\n\n
This forum will take place via Zoo m. Registrants will receive a link via email.
\nTicket s: https://www.eventbrite.c om/e/chai-program-virtual-forum-tickets-154249896593.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T200000 LOCATION:online forum SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:CHAI Program Virtual Forum URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/chai-program-virtual-forum/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2021/05/CHAI-Banner-for-Eventbrite-Resized-for-website-150x150.png\;1 50\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2 021/05/CHAI-Banner-for-Eventbrite-Resized-for-website-300x150.png\;300\;15 0\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ CHAI-Banner-for-Eventbrite-Resized-for-website-1024x512.png\;1024\;512\;1\ ,full\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CHAI-B anner-for-Eventbrite-Resized-for-website.png\;2000\;1000\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chai-program-virtual-forum-ticke ts-154249896593 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1532@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling Project
\n2021 On line Webinar
\nADA 101 for Health Care Professionals
\nFriday\, May 14 2021\, from 10:00 – 11:30 AM
\nFREE Online Webinar
\nFeatured Presenter: Sha ronda Huffman\, ADAC
\nWebinar Description: The Ame ricans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it possible for everyone with a d isability to live a life of freedom and equality. This includes all aspect s of life—employment\, public accommodations\, state and local government\ , transportation\, and telecommunications. It is estimated that about 57 m illion Americans have a disability. Additionally\, Americans face the chal lenge of a rapidly aging Baby Boomer population\, which includes 76 millio n people over the age of 65\, many of whom will acquire age-related disabi lities.
\nThis webinar will explore what all health care professiona ls need to know about the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities . The Title III – Public Accommodations of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be discussed in addition to usage of proper Disability Etiquette Terminology. The webinar will also review Covid-19 Provisions under the A DA.
\nPresenter Bio:
\nSharonda Huffm an\, ADAC\, has a diverse background in real estate\, human servi ces\, law\, insurance\, and disability fields. As the Accessibility and Co mpliance Coordinator of the City of Baltimore\, Huffman directs the disabi lity related initiatives for the City of Baltimore. She also provides cons ultation services for the University of Maryland School of Social Work rel ated to the disparity of healthcare for African Americans children diagnos ed with Autism. Since the pandemic\, she provides intensive support servic es for a client with Autism with Trellis Services.
\nHuffman has bee n asked to be the keynote speaker for several webinars\, training and work shops related to the cross section of discrimination related disability. S he is a certified American with Disabilities Act Coordinator.
\nShe is a volunteer leader in the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority community service or ganization\, where she has served for almost 20 years in numerous roles wi th youth\, the elderly\, the military\, and families. Having served on the local\, regional\, and national levels of the organization\, Huffman most recently served as the vice president of a local chapter. She also holds memberships with the Baltimore Urban League\, NAACP\, National Federation of the Blind\, National Association of Parliamentarians\, and the American Society of Public Administration
\nHuffman earned a BA in Political Science from Morgan State University and attends Strayer University pursi ng a Master in Public Administration.
\nWorkshop registrants wil l receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nTickets : https://www.ev entbrite.com/e/ada-101-for-health-care-professionals-tickets-152003712195< /a>.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T113000 LOCATION:online webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADA 101 for Health Care Professionals URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/social-justice-being-just-in-a- society-that-is-divided-3/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ada-101-for-health-care-professi onals-tickets-152003712195 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1467@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling Project
\n2021 Pr ofessional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\n< strong data-slate-leaf='true'>Wednesday\, May 19 2021\, from 5:30 – 6:45 P M
\nOnline Workshop – One (1) CE Credit
\nFee: $10/person
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFe atured Presenter: Natalie Hung\, PhD
\nCourse Descrip tion: Learn about the history and dynamics of AAPI racialization in light of the recent surge of anti-Asian violence and ways to stand in s olidarity with AAPI communities. Topics will include: the relationship bet ween Yellow Peril and model minority discourse\, the invisibilization of A sian American pain\, microaggressions\, intervention and protection\, and the necessity for collective grief and breaking silences.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, th e participant will:
\nPresenter Bio strong>:
\nNatalie Hung\, PhD (she/hers) is a secon d-generation Taiwanese American early career psychologist. She received he r Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from City University of New York and her B. A. in Film Studies from Yale University. She has worked in a variety of se ttings\, including the Trauma Disorders Program at Sheppard Pratt\, the VA Connecticut Healthcare System\, the Johns Hopkins University Counseling C enter\, and The Addiction Institute of New York.
\nDr. Hung currentl y has a private practice in Baltimore\, Maryland. Her clinical interests i nclude trauma and dissociation\, shame and belonging\, Asian American raci al identity\, early motherhood\, and grief. She has written and presented on various topics\, including Asian American racialization\, white allyshi p\, shame in American culture\, and suicide bereavement in children.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to lo g on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nThe Pro Bono Counseling Project is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Pro Bono Counseling Project maintains responsibili ty for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Ex aminers and Professional Counselors and Therapists certify that this progr am meets the criteria for one (1) credit hour of continuing education for social workers (Category 1)\, professional counselors\, and therapists (Ca tegory A) licensed in Maryland.
\nCE credit is granted to participan ts with documented attendance at individual workshops and completed evalua tion forms for those sessions. 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. p>\n
Tickets: ht tps://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-yellow-peril-in-the-covid-19-era-tickets-152 414430665.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T184500 LOCATION:online workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:On Yellow Peril in the COVID-19 Era: Recovering Neglected Histories and Fostering Solidarity URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/on-yellow-peril-in-the-covid-19 -era/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-yellow-peril-in-the-covid-19- era-tickets-152414430665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1425@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Register today to virtually attend an
Learn about volunteering with the Pro Bono Counseling Project\, including the organiza tion’s background and philosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and th e responsibilities of volunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit
\nFeatured Speakers: Executive Directo r Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\, and Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, clinicians w ill be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bo no services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on curr ent clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cu ltural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benef its of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will rec eive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nIMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. P articipants must be logged on to the meeting by the start time and partici pate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\nTick ets: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/pro-bono-clinician-orientation-5-20-2021-tickets-1384 99560915.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T143000 LOCATION:Online Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/pro-bono-clinician-orientation- 6-2-5/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pro-bono-clinician-orientation-5 -20-2021-tickets-138499560915 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1538@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling Project
\n2021 Pr ofessional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nBlack Futures Matter: Unders tanding Black Youth Suicide
\nWednesday\, May 26 2021\, from 3:00 – 4:30 PM
\n< strong data-slate-leaf='true'>Online Workshop – 1.5 CE Credits
\nFee: $19/person
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clin icians
\nFeatured Presenter: Brandon J. Johnson\, MHS\, MCHES
\nCourse Description: This workshop will examine the mos t current data on Black youth suicide and review culturally specific preve ntion and intervention efforts for Black youth.
\nLearning O bjectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the particip ant will:
\nPresent er Bio:
\nBrandon J. Johnson\, M.H.S.\, MCHES is a tirele ss advocate for positive mental health and suicide prevention services for youth and adults across the country and within the local community of Bal timore\, MD. He is a subject matter expert in suicide prevention\, with a particular focus on suicide prevention planning and suicide prevention str ategies for Black youth.
\nBrandon is the creator of “The Black Mental Wellness Lounge\,” a YouTub e channel dedicated to discussing Black mental health and healing. The Bla ck Mental Wellness Lounge is YouTube page dedicated to the promotion of Bl ack mental health tips\, education\, and resources for the community. The mission is to create content on Black mental health that anyone\, whether a professional in the field or not\, can use to increase their knowledge a nd awareness of the specific mental health needs\, challenges\, and assets of Black people. Each video comes with strategies and resources for Black people on their own path to mental wellness or to help someone else on th eir journey.
\nBrandon i s also the Co-Lead of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention’ s Faith Communities Task Force. The group works with faith communities all over the nation to equip them with tools and resources to combat the ofte n stigmatized issue of suicide. Previously\, Brandon served as the Directo r of Suicide and Violence Prevention for the State of Maryland where he wo rked in communities throughout the state to help develop strategies to end violence in various forms\, such as community violence and human traffick ing. In this role\, Brandon also worked on the MD Governor’s Commission on Suicide Prevention as well as organized the annual Suicide Prevention Con ference.
\nOutside of hi s career\, Brandon works with youth as a part of the Royalty Youth Ministr y of Morning Star Baptist Church in Woodlawn\, MD.
\nBrandon earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Morgan State University in 2008 a nd a Master of Health Science Degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2012 . In 2020\, Brandon earned the Master Certified Health Education Specialis t (MCHES) credential from the National Commission for Health Education Cre dentialing.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code p rior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online sessio n.
\nThe Pro Bono Couns eling Project is approved by the American Psychological Association to spo nsor continuing education for psychologists. The Pro Bono Counseling Proje ct maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors and Therapist s certify that this program meets the criteria for 1.5 credit hours of con tinuing education for social workers (Category 1)\, professional counselor s\, and therapists (Category A) licensed in Maryland.
\nCE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance at individual workshop s and completed evaluation forms for those sessions. Attendance is monitor ed. Credit will not be granted to registrants who log on late or depart ea rly from a session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T163000 LOCATION:online workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Black Futures Matter: Understanding Black Youth Suicide URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/social-justice-being-just-in-a- society-that-is-divided-4/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-futures-matter-understandi ng-black-youth-suicide-tickets-151553118457 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1541@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling Pro ject
\n2021 Professional Continuing Education Online Webina r
\nCaring for Caregivers
\nAddressin g the Evolving Needs of Caregivers
\nTuesday\, June 8 2021\, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
\nOnline Worksho p – Two (2) CE Credits
\nFee: $25/person
\nFREE for A ctive PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Eve Es calante\, MSW\, LCSW
\nCourse Description: This workshop will provide mental health providers with guidance on how t o approach caregivers in their practice. Presentation will include common issues for caregivers\, caregiver health and mental health\, logistics inv olved in caring for caregivers\, and how to integrate an environmental per spective into your practice with caregivers.
\nLearning Obje ctives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will:
\nPrese nter Bio:
\nEve Escalante\, LCSW is a Clin ical Social Worker and Manager of Program Innovation with Social Work and Community Health at Rush University Medical Center. In her role\, Eve prov ides oversight of expansion of evidence-based care social care models into communities with significant social needs. Eve has experience in providin g care to adults\, older adults and caregivers with chronic disease\, disa bility and/or terminal illness. She also has experience in providing clini cal supervision in individual and group formats. She received her BSW from Loyola University Chicago in 2005 and her MSW from Loyola University Chic ago in 2007.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nTickets: https://www.ev entbrite.com/e/addressing-the-evolving-needs-of-caregivers-tickets-1527452 86263.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T120000 LOCATION:Online workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Addressing the Evolving Needs of Caregivers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/addressing-the-evolving-needs-o f-caregivers/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2021/04/Caregivers-Banner-Eventbrite-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium \;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Caregivers- Banner-Eventbrite-300x150.jpg\;300\;150\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocoun seling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Caregivers-Banner-Eventbrite-1024x51 2.jpg\;1024\;512\;1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/up loads/2021/04/Caregivers-Banner-Eventbrite.jpg\;1920\;960\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/addressing-the-evolving-needs-of -caregivers-tickets-152745286263 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1545@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling Project
\n2021 Pr ofessional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nGaming and Gamers 101: Introduction to Utilizing Video Games for Therapeutic Outcomes
\nMonday\, June 14\, 2021\, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 P M
\nOnline Workshop – 1.5 CE Credits
\nFee: $19/person
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Kelli Dunlap\, MA\, PsyD
\nCourse Des cription: This presentation will provide a brief\, theory-based o verview of the intersection of gameplay and mental health interventions wi th a major focus on integration of games and games culture into clinical p ractice. First\, participants will learn about leveraging a client’s inter est in games for therapeutic benefit\, such as rapport-building and custom izing treatment plans. Second\, participants will learn how to incorporate a client’s interest in games in the therapy “room without game consoles o r other technology. Last\, participants will be provided information and e xamples on playing games during session\, either in person or online. Whil e the focus of the course will be on digital games\, tabletop and card gam es (e.g. Dungeons and Dragons\, Magic the Gathering) will also be integrat ed.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of th is presentation\, the participant will:
\nAdditional Notes:
\nThis course is intended for clinicians with little to no experience or knowledge of video games and will focus o n tween and adolescent populations. It is intended to support clinicians w hose clients enjoy video games and/or for whom video games are an importan t part of their lives. The focus is on using video games to build client-c linician connections\, better understand our clients\, and engage with cli ents where they are through the lens of a hobby they enjoy. This presentat ion is NOT training in the assessment or treatment of problematic play beh aviors.
\nPresenter Bio:
\nKelli Dunl ap\, M.A.\, PsyD is a psychologist and game designer who leverage s her unique expertise to advocate for and advance the intersection of gam es and mental health. She has been recognized internationally for her work in the games and psychology space and is an outspoken advocate for mental health in and through games. She has presented at national and internatio nal events including the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco\, UNE SCO MGIEP in Visakhapatnam\, India\, and the APA’s Technology Mind and Soc iety conference. She is an award-winning game designer who has collaborate d on games projects with the National Institute of Mental Health and the K night Foundation and as well as developed her own digital game addressing mental health issues.
\nDr. Dunlap earned her masters in game design from American University and her doctorate in clinical psychology from th e American School of Professional Psychology. She practices clinical psych ology at a Maryland-based psychotherapy clinic\, is an adjunct professor o f game design at the American University Game Lab\, and works as the progr am manager for Take This\, a mental health and games non-profit. Outside o f work\, Dr. Dunlap is a Velocity Mentor for the International Game Develo pers Association (IGDA)Foundation\, chair of the IGDA mental health specia l interest group\, and published author of multiple book chapters and peer -reviewed papers.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code pri or to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nRegister today to virtually attend an
Learn about volunteering with the Pro Bono Counseling Project\, including the organiza tion’s background and philosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and th e responsibilities of volunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit
\nFeatured Speakers: Executive Directo r Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\, and Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, clinicians w ill be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bo no services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on curr ent clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cu ltural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benef its of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will rec eive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nIMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. P articipants must be logged on to the meeting by the start time and partici pate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\nTick ets: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/pro-bono-clinician-orientation-6-23-2021-tickets-1385 02489675.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T103000 LOCATION:Online Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/pro-bono-clinician-orientation- 6-2-6/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pro-bono-clinician-orientation-6 -23-2021-tickets-138502489675 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1593@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Register today to virtually attend an Introduction to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Application s for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteering with the Pro Bono Counseling Project\, including the organization’s background and philosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and the responsibilities of volunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit
\nFeatured Speakers: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; and Clinical Education Co ordinator Vanessa Howard
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this onl ine workshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical impli cations of providing pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providin g pro bono services on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Z oom and participate in the online session.
\nIMPORTANT: Atte ndance 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 cr edit.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling -7-22-2021-tickets-158126686175.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T153000 LOCATION:Online Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/pro-bono-clinician-orientation- 6-2-7/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2020/11/PBCP-Vol-Trng-Image-e1622819714147-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\, medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PBCP- Vol-Trng-Image-e1622819714147-300x148.png\;300\;148\;1\,large\;https://www .probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PBCP-Vol-Trng-Image-e162 2819714147-1024x506.png\;1024\;506\;1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseling .org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PBCP-Vol-Trng-Image-e1622819714147.png\;16 40\;811\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-7-2 2-2021-tickets-158126686175 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1649@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling Project
\nLunch & Learn Session
\nThe Impact of COVID-19 Policies and Procedu res on Your Practice
\nTuesday\, August 17\, from 1 2:00 PM – 1:00 PM
\nOnline Q&A Session
\nFREE
\nFeatured Presenters: Daniel Mayer\, Esq.\, and Melissa W esner\, LCPC
\nSession Description: This past year has challenged clinicians to evaluate their practice\, policies and proced ures while ensuring not only client safety\, but also their own safety. Jo in us as we explore the important legal and ethical considerations for you and your practice regarding COVID-19 policies\, procedures and vaccinatio ns. During this lunch hour\, Dan Mayer\, PBCP board member and counsel\, a nd Melissa Wesner\, the owner of LifeSpring Counseling\, a group practice in the area\, will address these important issues. We will also have a que stion-and-answer session with them. We are currently soliciting questions for Dan and Melissa\, and if time permits\, they will take additional ques tions during the program.
\nPresenter Bios:
\nDaniel Mayer \, Esq.
\nFrom its beginning\, Mayer Law’s mission is to be the go-to law practice for Maryland’s healthcare an d mental health practices. As the Principal Attorney for Mayer Law\, Danie l often acts as the outside counsel for many practices\, working with them to help with whatever their legal needs may be.
\nDaniel also speci alizes in working with individuals and families facing psychiatric emergen cies who need someone who can advocate for them\, help them determine thei r options\, and assist in cases where there is an involuntary commitment o r other psychiatric concerns.
\nAdditionally\, Dan is the legal coun sel for Pro Bono Counseling Project\, and also a current board member.
\nMelissa Wesner\, LCPC
\nMelissa Wesner is a ty pe A\, counseling nerd who likes to cross her t’s and dot her i’s.
\nMelissa is the Owner of LifeSpring Counseling Services\, a group practice in Towson\, MD\, and of LifeSpring Counseling. As the owner of two thrivi ng practices\, Melissa has lots of practice management experience to bring to the table.
\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION
\nSession registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nRegister today to virtually attend an Introduction to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Application s for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteering with the Pro Bono Counseling Project\, including the organization’s background and philosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and the responsibilities of volunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit
\n\n
Featured Speakers: Executive Director Amy Green sfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; and Clinical Ed ucation Coordinator Vanessa Howard
\nObjectives
\nBy the end o f this online workshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze eth ical implications of providing pro bono services
\n• Assess impact o f providing pro bono services on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental heal th care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to l og on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nIMPOR TANT: 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.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono- counseling-8-18-2021-tickets-158130036195.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T103000 LOCATION:Online Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/pro-bono-clinician-orientation- 6-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2020/11/PBCP-Vol-Trng-Image-e1622819714147-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\, medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PBCP- Vol-Trng-Image-e1622819714147-300x148.png\;300\;148\;1\,large\;https://www .probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PBCP-Vol-Trng-Image-e162 2819714147-1024x506.png\;1024\;506\;1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseling .org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PBCP-Vol-Trng-Image-e1622819714147.png\;16 40\;811\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-8-1 8-2021-tickets-158130036195 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1655@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:In observance of Nat ional Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month\, Pro Bono Counseling is offe ring a free online suicide prevention training.
\nFacilitator: Amy G reensfelder\, LMSW\, certified QPR suicide prevention instructor
\nQ
uestion. Persuade. Refer. Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent sui
cide.
\nThe QPR method is a brief intervention that can be taught to
anyone who has contact with people at risk for suicide. Trainees are taugh
t how to identify the warning signs and risk factors for suicide and suici
dal ideation\, and are then trained on how to sensitively ask if the perso
n they are concerned about is contemplating suicide\, and are taught how t
o connect the person to appropriate resources.
KEY COMPONENTS TO B
E COVERED IN THIS TRAINING:
\n• How to Question\, Persuade and Refer
someone who may be suicidal
\n• How to get help for yourself or learn
more about preventing suicide
\n• The common causes of suicidal beha
vior
\n• The warning signs of suicide
\n• How to get help for so
meone in crisis
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qpr-gatekeeper-online-training-tick ets-167098759889.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T170000 LOCATION:Online training SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:QPR Gatekeeper Online Training URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/qpr-gatekeeper-online-training- 2-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2020/11/QPR-banner-eventbrite-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https ://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/QPR-banner-eventbr ite-300x150.jpg\;300\;150\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp- content/uploads/2020/11/QPR-banner-eventbrite-1024x512.jpg\;1024\;512\;1\, full\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/QPR-ban ner-eventbrite.jpg\;1800\;900\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qpr-gatekeeper-online-training-t ickets-167098759889 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1595@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Register today to virtually attend an Introduction to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Application s for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteering with the Pro Bono Counseling Project\, including the organization’s background and philosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and the responsibilities of volunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit
\n\n
Featured Speakers: Executive Director Amy Green sfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; and Clinical Ed ucation Coordinator Vanessa Howard
\nObjectives
\nBy the end o f this online workshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze eth ical implications of providing pro bono services
\n• Assess impact o f providing pro bono services on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental heal th care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to l og on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nIMPOR TANT: 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.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono- counseling-9-13-2021-tickets-158130571797.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T143000 LOCATION:Online Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/pro-bono-clinician-orientation- 6-2-8/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2020/11/PBCP-Vol-Trng-Image-e1622819714147-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\, medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PBCP- Vol-Trng-Image-e1622819714147-300x148.png\;300\;148\;1\,large\;https://www .probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PBCP-Vol-Trng-Image-e162 2819714147-1024x506.png\;1024\;506\;1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseling .org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PBCP-Vol-Trng-Image-e1622819714147.png\;16 40\;811\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-9-1 3-2021-tickets-158130571797 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1689@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:P ro Bono Counseling Project
\n2021 Professional Continuing E ducation Online Webinar
\nHow to Help You and Your Clients R ecover from Overwork
\nWednesday\, September 29\, 2 021\, from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
\nOnline Workshop – 1. 5 CE Credits
\nFee: $19/person
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Joyce Marter\, LCPC
\nCourse Description: In this informative and dynamic webinar event\, you will learn about the mental health implications of ove rwork and burnout during the pandemic. You’ll learn practical tools and st rategies to recover from burnout and promote ongoing mental wellness\, wor k-life balance\, and resilience. This webinar will leave you feeling refre shed\, inspired\, and better equipped to help you and your clients practic e good self-care and access support.
\nLearning Objectives:< /strong>
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will: p>\n
• Identify the impact of the pandemic on overwork and burnout as we ll as clinical implications\;
\n• Apply strategies from CBT\, mindfu lness and assertiveness training to facilitate empowerment\, positive ment al health and work-life balance\;
\n• Utilize innovative self-assess ment tools with clients to improve self-care practices and access more sup port for ongoing resilience and burnout prevention.
\nPr esenter Bio:
\nJoyce Marter has been a Licensed Clinical Pr ofessional Counselor for more than twenty years and is a passionate mental health advocate. She is the Founder of Urban Balance\, an insurance-frien dly counseling practice that has over 170 therapists working from seventee n locations in six states.
\nJoyce is a leader in the counseling pro fession and has served as Chair of the Midwest Region of the American Coun seling Association\, President of the Illinois Counseling Association\, an d was a two-term President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Associ ation.
\nA member of the National Speakers Association\, Joyce is a nationally renowned keynote speaker and corporate trainer. She is a blogge r for PsychCentral\, Spirituality & Health\, and The Huffingt on Post\, and has been quoted in more than ten books.
\nHer boo k\, The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundan t Life was released by Sounds True Publishing and several internation al publishers in July\, 2021.
\nJoyce Marter is routinely consulted as a mental health expert in the media and has been featured in such outle ts as The Wall Street Journal\, U.S. News & World Report\, CNN\, Real Simp le Magazine and MTV. Her media pieces reached an audience of over one bill ion in 2020.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webin ar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\n\nPro Bono Counseling Project
\n2021 Pr ofessional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nEthical Non -Monogamy from a Non-Pathologizing Lens
\nMonday\, October 25\, 2021\, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – Two (2) CE Credits
\nFee: $29/person
\nFR EE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenters: Micha el Marquez\, PsyD\, and Nikki Falay\, LGMFT
\nCourse Descrip tion: In this workshop\, two clinicians with lived experience in ethical non monogamy will introduce participants to concepts and language around ethical non monogamy\, as well as discuss clinical application. The re will be discussion of intersecting communities such as the Queer and Ki nk communities. The workshop will aim to increase a curious and accepting stance in approaching work with ethically non monogamous clients.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentat ion\, the participant will:
\n• Explain the difference between relat ionship structures and use the language surrounding them accurately\;
\n• Identify systemic and structural barriers in navigating non monogam ous relationships\;
\n• Demonstrate increased competency in working with ethically non monogamous clients\;
\n• Define the concept of mo nonormativity and identify several ways in which it can manifest.
\nPresenter Bios:
\nDr. Michael Marquez is a licensed psychologist and co-owner of Bmore Liberated\, a group p ractice of queer-identified therapists whose passion lies in providing aff irming care for marginalized communities. Michael specializes in working w ith queer and trans folks of color\, sex workers\, Spanish speakers\, and people practicing ethical non-monogamy. He has experience providing outrea ch and consultation with several organizations and clinics\, with a focus on addressing systemic barriers and how they impact clients. Michael holds a Psy.D. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
\nNikki F alay\, LGMFT is a relationship therapist and co-owner of Bmore Li berated\, a group of queer identified therapists who work from an understa nding of oppressive systems and how those systems affect their marginalize d clients. Nikki works primarily with ethically non-monogamous\, queer and trans clients of color\, and is a polyamorous\, queer and kinky cis woman herself. After emigrating from Istanbul\, Turkey\, Nikki obtained an MS i n Couple and Family Therapy from University of Maryland and subsequently s erved in various roles in multiple mental health focused settings such as agencies\, research programs\, and private practice.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nLearn about volunteering with the Pro Bono Counseling Projec t\, including the organization’s background and philosophy\, its clients a nd intake process\, and the responsibilities of volunteers during this onl ine webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nThursday\ , October 28
\n9:00 Am – 10:30 AM
\nFeatured Speakers: Executi ve Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\, and Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, cl inicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of provid ing pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono servic es on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-eco nomic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professi onal benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipant s will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participa te in the online session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be m onitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit. p>\n
\n
The Pro Bono Counseling Project is approved by th e American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for p sychologists. The Pro Bono Counseling Project maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiner s (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (Category A) cer tify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of continuin g education for social workers\, professional counselors\, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pr o-bono-counseling-10-28-2021-tickets-169651886359.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T103000 LOCATION:Online workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-cl inical-applications-for-volunteers/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-10- 28-2021-tickets-169651886359 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1683@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling Project
\n2021 Pr ofessional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nTechniques for Helping Clients Who Worry
\nThursday\, October 28\, 2021\, from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
\nOnline Works hop – 1.5 CE Credits
\nFee: $19/person
\nFREE for Act ive PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Megan English\, MA\, LGPC
\nCourse Description: This workshop will give attendees an overview of chronic worry as seen in OCD and generalized anxiety disorder\, how to identify it\, and how to treat it. Attendees wi ll gain an understanding of why commonly used methods to address worry oft en end up backfiring and leave with practical tools to utilize in their pr actice.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end o f this presentation\, the participant will:
\nPresenter Bio:
\nMegan English is a licensed gradua te professional counselor in Maryland. She began her career as a therapist working at a local community mental health clinic while simultaneously co mpleting a post-graduate traineeship at the Anxiety and Stress Disorders I nstitute of Maryland\, LLC\, training under the supervision of Carl Robbin s\, LCPC. After a year and a half of training\, Megan transitioned to work ing full-time as a Clinical Associate at ASDI where she continues to speci alize in OCD and anxiety disorders.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in t he online session.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ techniques-for-helping-clients-who-worry-tickets-170478945114.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T123000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Techniques for Helping Clients Who Worry URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/techniques-for-helping-clients- who-worry/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techniques-for-helping-clients-w ho-worry-tickets-170478945114 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1709@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! THIS IS A REPEAT PRESENTATION OF THE WORKSHOP HELD IN THE SPR ING (APRIL 7\, 2021). CEUs will only be awarded to first-time participants .
\nPro Bono Counseling Project
\n2021 Professional Continuing Education Online We binar
\nNature Informed Therapy (NIT): An Introduction to Integratin g Nature into Clinical Practice
\nMonday\, November 1\, 20
21\, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Online Workshop – 3 CE Credi ts
\nFee: $49/pe rson
\nFREE for Active PB CP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenters: Heidi Schreiber-Pan\, PhD.\, LCPC\; and Zoe Jack\, MS\, LMSW\ , RYT
\n< p data-key='154'>Cours e Description: This workshop exposes mental health professionals to the art of incorporating nature into their own counseling practices. P articipants will learn about current research on the intersection of natur e and mental health\, learn specific suitable therapeutic approaches\, as well as the practical elements to consider when taking clients outdoors. < /span>\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will:
\nThe Pro Bono Counseli ng Project is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponso r continuing education for psychologists. The Pro Bono Counseling Project maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Bo ards of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors and Therapists c ertify that this program meets the criteria for three credit hours of cont inuing education for social workers (Category 1)\, professional counselors \, and therapists (Category A ) licensed in Maryland.
\nCE credit is granted to FIRST-TIME participants with documented atten dance 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. p>\n
IMP ORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on to th e meeting by the workshop start time and participate in the entire event i n order to earn CE credit.
\nPro Bono Counseling Project
\n2021 Pr ofessional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nReproductio n in the Age of COVID
\nTuesday\, November 9\, 2021 \, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – Thre e (3) CE Credits
\nFee: $49/person
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Julie Bindeman\, Psy D
\nCourse Description: In the best of times\, the reproductive cycle (conception\, pregnancy and postpartum) can be a fraugh t process\, even though it has been occurring since the dawn of humans. Re productive interruptions (such as infertility\, pregnancy loss and perinat al mood disorders) become complications that are unseen until they are exp erienced. Navigating these life cycle events during an ever-changing pande mic has added insult to injury for many that are trying to build their fam ilies.
\nThis workshop offers clinicians an overview of the impact t he pandemic can have on clients in the reproductive cycle.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, t he participant will:
\nPresenter Bio: Julie B indeman\, PsyD
\nDr. Julie Bindeman graduated from the Geor ge Washington University and is the co-owner of the practice Integrative T herapy of Greater Washington\, a private psychotherapy practice located in Rockville\, Maryland. As a result of her own reproductive story\, she pur sued post-graduate training in the field of Reproductive Psychology\, wher e she actively writes\, lectures\, and presents on the topic. She has been on several committees for the Mental Health Professional Group of the Ame rican Society for Reproductive Medicine including serving as Chair of the Continuing Education Committee and a past chair for the Social Media commi ttee. She currently serves on the Antiracism Task Force within MHPG. Dr. B indeman served as a Board Member of the Maryland Psychological Association for over 10 years and is a recent past Co-Chair of the Legislative Commit tee. Additionally\, Dr. Bindeman was the inaugural Early Career Psychologi st Committee Chair for MPA. She has been on other boards including Rainbow Families\, NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland\, Uprooted and JCADA. Dr. Bindeman i s a member of a variety of organizations that are focused on Maternal Ment al Health. She was appointed by the Governor of Maryland to serve on the M aternal Mental Health Task Force representing psychologists in the state. In 2014\, Dr. Bindeman was honored to receive both the Woman Who Dared Awa rd conferred to her by the National Council of Jewish Women and the Volunt eer of the Year Award from the Maryland Psychological Association. In 2021 \, she was honored to receive Division 31 of the American Psychological As sociation’s Karl Heiser Award for advocacy. She authored a chapter in the book\, “Prenatal and Preimplantation Diagnosis: The Burden of Choice” (Spr inger\, 2015) as well as an article for the Society for Psychotherapy Inte gration’s special issue: Therapist Transformations. She has an upcoming ch apter that will be published in 2021 about the intersections of religion\, sex and infertility.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.< /p>\n
Tickets: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-the-reproductive-cycle-through-covid-ticke ts-181305378267.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T120000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Reproduction in the Age of COVID URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/navigating-the-reproductive-cyc le-through-covid/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-the-reproductive-cycl e-through-covid-tickets-181305378267 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1673@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Learn about volunteering with the Pro Bono Counseling Projec t\, including the organization’s background and philosophy\, its clients a nd intake process\, and the responsibilities of volunteers during this onl ine webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nWednesday \, November 10
\n9:00 Am – 10:30 AM
\nFeatured Speakers: Execu tive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\, and Clinical Director Sherri Bloom \, LCSW-C
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of prov iding pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono serv ices on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-e conomic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain profes sional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipa nts will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and partici pate in the online session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the start tim e and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
The Pro Bono Counseling Project is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Pro Bono Counseling Project maintains responsibility f or this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examin ers (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (Category A) c ertify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of continu ing education for social workers\, professional counselors\, and therapist s licensed in Maryland.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to- pro-bono-counseling-11-10-2021-tickets-169662758879.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T103000 LOCATION:online workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-cl inical-applications-for-volunteers-3/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-11- 10-2021-tickets-169662758879 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1702@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling Project
\n2021 Pr ofessional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nFamily Care givers: Addressing the Support They Need
\nWednesda y\, November 17\, 2021\, from 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
\nO nline Workshop – One (1) CE Credit
\nFee: $15/person
\n< p>FREE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians\nFeatured Presenter: Ka te Washington\, PhD
\nCourse Description: Unpaid fa mily caregivers\, who number more than 53 million in the U.S. today\, are largely unsupported by social safety nets. Consequently\, they suffer from high levels of stress\, isolation\, and burnout\; receive minimal trainin g and little recognition for their difficult and important work\; and face financial strain and job loss that disproportionately affects women and c ommunities of color\, who make up the majority of caregivers.
\nThis workshop offers clinicians with an overview of caregiving in the U.S. tod ay\, with insights for working with populations facing the stressors assoc iated with family caregiving.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will:
\n• Identify 5 key stressors that challenge unpaid family caregivers
\n• List the demographic groups most likely to be impacted by caregiving
\n• Describe the financial\, social\, and emotional difficulties that lead to caregiver burnout
\n• Prepare resources and plan interventio ns to offer caregivers
\nPresenter Bio:
\nKate Washingt on is the author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout In America (Beacon Press\, 2021) and the dining critic for The Sacra mento Bee. Her work has appeared in The New York Times\, TIME\, Eater \, Avidly\, Southwest\, The Washington Post\, Catapult\, and many other pu blications. Formerly associate food editor at Sunset and a contributing wr iter for Sactown Magazine\, she also holds a Ph.D. in Victorian literature from Stanford University. Washington lives in Sacramento with her husband and two daughters. Find her online at kawashington.com or on Twitter @was hingtonkate.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webin ar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nI MPORTANT: 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.
\nThe Pro Bono Counseling Project is ap proved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing edu cation for psychologists. The Pro Bono Counseling Project maintains respon sibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social W ork Examiners and Professional Counselors and Therapists certify that this program meets the criteria for one (1) credit hour of continuing educatio n for social workers (Category 1)\, professional counselors\, and therapis ts (Category A) licensed in Maryland.
\nCE credit is granted to part icipants with documented attendance at individual workshops and completed evaluation forms for those sessions. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who log on late or depart early from a sessi on. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requireme nts.
\nLearn about volunteering with the Pro Bono Counseling Projec t\, including the organization’s background and philosophy\, its clients a nd intake process\, and the responsibilities of volunteers during this onl ine webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nWednesday \, December 1
\n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
\nFeatured Speakers: Executi ve Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\, and Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, cl inicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of provid ing pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono servic es on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-eco nomic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professi onal benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipant s will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participa te in the online session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be m onitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit. p>\n
\n
The Pro Bono Counseling Project is approved by th e American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for p sychologists. The Pro Bono Counseling Project maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiner s (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (Category A) cer tify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of continuin g education for social workers\, professional counselors\, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pr o-bono-counseling-12-01-2021-tickets-169653769993.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T143000 LOCATION:online workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-cl inical-applications-for-volunteers-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-12- 01-2021-tickets-169653769993 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1722@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling Project
\n2021 Pr ofessional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nIntimate Pa rtner Violence and COVID-19: The Evolution of Service Delivery
\nWednesday\, December 8\, 2021\, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – Three (3) CE Credits
\nFee: $49/person
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenters: Beth Webb\, LMSW\, and Elisabet Martinez\, LCSW-C LICSW
\nCourse Description: Services delivery in su rvivor services has changed since 2020. In this interactive course\, we wi ll discuss the rapid shift in service delivery during the uncertain times of early pandemic and how service provision in survivor services has shift ed as the world adapted to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
\nJoin us a s we discuss how COVID-19 has made a lasting impact on how Turnaround Inc. provides services to survivors of intimate partner violence. Together we will explore strategies for supporting and working with survivors of intim ate partner violence during COVID-19 as well as safety planning strategies specific to telehealth.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will:
\n• Und erstand the intersection of COVID-19 and intimate partner violence.
\n< p>• Discuss the changes in service delivery during the pandemic.\n• Identify strategies for safety planning in telehealth.
\n• Identify effective interventions for continued work with survivors of intimate par tner violence during the on-going pandemic.
\n\n
Pres enter Bio: Beth Webb\, LMSW
\nBeth Webb is a Licensed Master of Social Worker who earned her master ’s degree in Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Wilmingt on in 2019. Beth has worked with children\, adolescences\, adults\, and fa milies in school and outpatient settings as well as in a pediatric behavio ral hospital. Most of Beth’s experience is with clients experiencing traum a symptoms\, mood disorders\, personality disorders\, anxiety\, and depres sion. Beth has been working with survivors of intimate partner violence\, sexual violence and human trafficking at Turnaround Inc. since March of 20 20. Beth primarily uses the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) treatment modalities\, but ha s found that the uniqueness of each individual requires an equally unique treatment approach and so supplements her approach based on the needs of t he client. Beth believes in the benefit therapy can have on the lives of h er clients and feels privileged to be a part of her clients’ journeys. Bet h strives to always create a safe and judgment free environment for every client.
\nPresenter Bio: Elisabet Martinez\, LCSW-C LICSW
Elisabet Martinez is a clinical social work er and holds over fifteen years of experience working with survivors of in timate partner violence\, sexual assault\, child abuse and human trafficki ng. She is experienced in solution-focused therapy\, cognitive behavioral theory\, child-centered play therapy and other treatment modalities. Elisa bet also provides services in Spanish. She earned her Master’s degree in S ocial Work from the University of Houston and her Bachelor’s degree in Soc ial Work from the University of North Texas.
\nWorkshop registrants will r eceive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in th e online session.
\n2021 Professional Continu ing Education Online Webinar
\nAfter Delivery: Diagnosing an d Treating Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders
\nFriday\, December 10\, 2021\, from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
\nFee: $19/person
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Ilana Jackson\, PsyC
\nCourse Description: This wo rkshop will review disorders that commonly develop in the postpartum perio d and will teach clinicians best-practice therapeutic approaches for worki ng with clients with these disorders.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will:< /p>\n
Presenter Bio: Ilana Jackson\, PsyD
\nDr. Ilana Jackson received her doctorate in clin ical psychology from Roosevelt University in Chicago and completed her cli nical training at Coler-Goldwater Hospital\, a public city hospital in New York City and at Chase Brexton Health Care in Baltimore.
\nShe has a decade of experience treating individuals with a broad range of psycholo gical problems and has a special interest in working with women during pre gnancy and after delivery\, including treatment perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She completed the Postpartum Support International’s Professio nal Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training in 2017.
\nDr. Jacks on volunteers with the Pro Bono Counseling Project and the Maryland Respon ds Medical Reserve Corps\, the state’s volunteer disaster response organiz ation. She is also a member of the Maryland Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association.
\nShe lives in Baltimore wit h her husband\, two children\, and small fluffy dog. In her free time\, sh e enjoys cooking\, reading\, and creative projects.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participat e in the online session.
\nRegister today to virtually attend Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn a bout volunteering with the Pro Bono Counseling Project\, including the org anization’s background and philosophy\, its clients and intake process\, a nd the responsibilities of volunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nTuesday\, January25
\n9: 00 AM – 10:30 AM
\nFeatured Speakers: Executive Director Amy Greensf elder\, LMSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordina tor Alexa Biddle
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online work shop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bo no services on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nPa rticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the st art time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit. strong>
\n\n
The Pro Bono Counseling Project is appro ved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing educat ion for psychologists. The Pro Bono Counseling Project maintains responsib ility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (Catego ry A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of continuing education for social workers\, professional counselors\, and th erapists licensed in Maryland.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/int ro-to-pro-bono-counseling-1-25-2022-tickets-223611767817.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T103000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-cl inical-applications-for-volunteers-4/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-1-2 5-2022-tickets-223611767817 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1765@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Coun seling Project
\n2022 Professional Continuing Education Onl ine Webinar
\nBuilding Resilience in the Unsung Heroes of 20 21
\nThursday\, January 27\, 2022\, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – Two (2) CE Credits
\nFee: $29/person
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clin icians
\nFeatured Presenter: La Keita D. Carter\, PsyD
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end o f this presentation\, the participant will:
\n\n
Presenter Bio: La Ke ita Carter\, PsyD\, LP\, LCPC-S\, LCADC
\nDr. Carter comple ted her masters and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology at Loyola Univ ersity Maryland. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Towson Unive rsity’s Counseling Center in Towson\, MD. Currently\, she holds licenses a s a psychologist\, clinical professional counselor-supervisor\, and clinic al alcohol and drug counselor in Maryland.
\nDr. Carter’s therapy sp ecialties are women’s issues\, trauma and crisis management\, addictions\, multicultural barriers in treatment\, and relationship issues. She also e njoys psychoeducational testing for learning disabilities and learning gif tedness and psychological evaluations for employment and surgeries. Her pr ofessional specialties include the supervision of budding counselors and p sychologists and psychology administration.
\nIn 2021\, she was name d one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record and led her company to be listed as #7 fastest growing private company in the Greater Baltimor e area by the Baltimore Business Journal. A sought-after presenter and med ia commentator on multicultural and mental health issues\, Dr. Carter has been featured on several news outlets including WBAL\, The Afro\, Fox45\, Baltimore Business Journal\, The Daily Record\, WEAA\, and the Baltimore S un\, to name a few. She was also the opening speaker and presenter at Mary land’s 1st Racism in Mental Health Symposium in September 2020 and authore d three psychology textbooks.
\nIn her spare time\, she enjoys stren gth training\, cooking and baking\, traveling\, and spending time with her family.
\nwww.LaKeitaDCarter.com
\nWorkshop registrants will receiv e a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the onl ine session.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-resilience-in-the-unsung-h eroes-of-2021-tickets-238639054837.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T120000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Building Resilience in the Unsung Heroes of 2021 URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/building-resilience-in-the-unsu ng-heroes-of-2021/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/01/LaKeita-Carter-Headshot-e1641327900135-150x150.png\;150\;150\ ;1\,medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/L aKeita-Carter-Headshot-e1641327900135-300x267.png\;300\;267\;1\,large\;htt ps://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LaKeita-Carter-H eadshot-817x1024.png\;817\;1024\;1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseling.or g/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LaKeita-Carter-Headshot-e1641327900135.png\;6 52\;580\; X-COST:$29/person X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-resilience-in-the-unsun g-heroes-of-2021-tickets-238639054837 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1767@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling Project
\n2022 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\n< strong>Grief and Loss in the Time of COVID
\nTuesda y\, February 15\, 2022\, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – Two (2) CE Credits
\nFee: $29/person
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Joseph F. Anastasio\, MS\, LCSW
\nCourse Description: This workshop will explore the themes of grief and loss during the tim e of our current pandemic. Participants will leave with an understanding o f the principles and curriculum involved in facilitating a grief support w orkshop.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will:
\nJoseph Anastasio is currently a psychotherapist providing clinical services to children\, adults\, couples and families in Delaware . He is also a trained facilitator with the “Alternatives to Violence Proj ect” (AVP) in the Delaware prison system. Joseph recently completed a posi tion as the “Transition Coordinator – School to Work” for Baltimore City S chools\, working with older youth with disabilities and IEPs.
\nBefo re assuming this role\, Joseph worked for The Arc Baltimore as Assistant E xecutive Director of Family & Children Services and also as the Director o f Residential Services. During this time\, Joseph has also provided psycho therapeutic services to youth\, adults and couples. He has taught courses in special education at various local colleges in Baltimore and volunteere d in Baltimore City as a trained mediator. He has facilitated workshops on grief and bereavement\, informed consent and working with families. Durin g 2020 and beyond\, Joseph has co-facilitated workshops on Diversity\, Equ ity\, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA).
\nJoseph heralds from New York City\, where he received his MS in Special Education from Hunter Coll ege\, and also holds an MSW from the University of Maryland School Of Soci al Work. Being raised in Brooklyn\, he is always on the look-out for the q uintessential slice of pizza.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code p rior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online sessio n.
\nTicke ts: https://www.ev entbrite.com/e/grief-and-loss-in-the-time-of-covid-tickets-224675399167.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T130000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Grief and Loss in the Time of COVID URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/grief-and-loss-in-the-time-of-c ovid/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/01/Joseph-Anastasio-Headshot.png\;128\;128\; X-COST:$29/person X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grief-and-loss-in-the-time-of-co vid-tickets-224675399167 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1769@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Register today to virtually attend Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn a bout volunteering with the Pro Bono Counseling Project\, including the org anization’s background and philosophy\, its clients and intake process\, a nd the responsibilities of volunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nTuesday\, January25
\n9: 00 AM – 10:30 AM
\nFeatured Speakers: Executive Director Amy Greensf elder\, LMSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordina tor Alexa Biddle
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online work shop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bo no services on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nPa rticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the st art time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit. strong>
\n\n
The Pro Bono Counseling Project is appro ved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing educat ion for psychologists. The Pro Bono Counseling Project maintains responsib ility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (Catego ry A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of continuing education for social workers\, professional counselors\, and th erapists licensed in Maryland.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/int ro-to-pro-bono-counseling-2-23-2022-tickets-223617364557.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T143000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-cl inical-applications-for-volunteers-4-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-2-2 3-2022-tickets-223617364557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1781@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:2022 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\n< p>How to Work Effectively with Interpreters\n< strong>Online Workshop – Two (2) CE Credits
\nFee: $39/pers on
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Pres enter: Carol G. Velandia P.\, CHI\, PMP\, MBA\, LMSW
\nCours e Description: The training is designed to facilitate effective c ommunication between providers and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) po pulation through the use of professional interpreters. The goal is to deve lop competency and skills for mental health professionals providing servic es to the LEP population. Facilitator will provide information on the LEP population\, the language diversity of the US\, the interpreter’s code of ethics\, and the aspects of language proficiency needed to assess linguist ic competency. The aim is to raise the standards of care for a historicall y underserved population\, and foment inclusion of this underserved popula tion.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will:
\n– Identify the needs of the Limited English Proficiency population in the United States when acces sing mental health services\;
\n2- Identify 3 key elements that make interpretation in mental health settings unique\;
\n3- Analyze the code of ethics of medical interpreters and identify role boundaries within the encounter\;
\n4- Assess key factors that contribute to building a collaborative relationship with interpreter.
\nPresenter Bio:
Carol G . Velandia P. CHI\, PMP\, MBA\, LMSW\, is a language access advocate\, and the founder and CEO of Equal Access Language Services LLC.
\nAs a s ocial worker\, interpreter\, academic and entrepreneur\, Carol’s vision is to end language-based discrimination\, and to improve healthcare\, justic e\, and education outcomes for the Limited English Proficient population. By providing equal access to language services\, she aims to ensure equal access to essential public services for all members of the population.
\nCarol serves as an adjunct faculty member for the Masters Program in Social Work at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. She is the creator of “Language as an Equalizer\,” a program aimed to professionals in the h uman sciences that provide services to the LEP community\, and of the awar d winning video “Saving Lives in Many Languages.”
\nCarol is a bicul tural citizen who adopted an American Family in 2002\, she has the fortune of having four parents\, two adopted and two biological. She inherited an d incorporated the culture from both of her families. She is also an avid flamenco dancer and an absolute fan of Maryland crabs.
\nWorkshop registra nts will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and partici pate in the online session.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-work-effectively-with -interpreters-tickets-252119806127.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T110000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:How to Work Effectively with Interpreters URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/how-to-work-effectively-with-in terpreters/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-work-effectively-with-int erpreters-tickets-252119806127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1800@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:2022 Professional Continuing Education Onlin e Webinar
\nThe Gender Identity Guide for Parents (and Careg ivers) Book Talk
\nFriday\, April 1\, 2022\, from 1 2:00 PM – 1:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – One (1) CE Cr edit
\nFee: $19/person
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunte er Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Tavi Hawn\, LCSW-C
\nLear ning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the pa rticipant will:
\n\n
Presenter Bio: Tavi Hawn\, LCSW-C
\nTavi Hawn is a Southern lover of books\, m usic\, a special dog named Scully (remember the X-Files?)\, a cat named Li onel\, a spider-loving scientist and a baby named Waya (Wolf). They are a multi-racial Indigenous Two Spirit and trans person. Tavi is a co-founder of QORDS\, a nonprofit summer camp for queer and transgender youth and you th of LGBTQ+ families. They also have founded 2 multi-racial wellness cent ers with all queer and trans providers. Whenever possible (a challenge wit h a toddler)\, Tavi likes to read\, dance\, hike in the woods\, grow food and medicines\, travel\, play their drum kit and hand drum\, hug their eld ers\, and eat.
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Workshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nHosted by Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center\, Inc. – Come out for a day to: learn about community resources remember thos
e lost honor those who continue to fight for the rights of all victims
\n
Pro Bono Counseling Project will be a resource eve nt participant – stop by our table to learn more about how PBCP is your me ntal health connection!
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T120000 GEO:+38.88818;-76.784095 LOCATION:Watkins Regional Park @ 301 Watkins Park Dr\, Kettering\, MD 20774 \, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Make a Difference for Victims’ Rights 5k “A Maryland Resource Event ” URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/make-a-difference-for-victims-r ights-5k-a-maryland-resource-event/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-a-difference-for-victims-ri ghts-5k-and-resource-fair-tickets-267759896057 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1837@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Register today to virtually attend Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn a bout volunteering with the Pro Bono Counseling Project\, including the org anization’s background and philosophy\, its clients and intake process\, a nd the responsibilities of volunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nThuraday\, April 21
\n9: 00 AM – 10:30 AM
\nFeatured Speakers: Executive Director Amy Greensf elder\, LMSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordina tor Alexa Biddle
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online work shop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bo no services on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nPa rticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the st art time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit. strong>
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The Pro Bono Counseling Project is appro ved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing educat ion for psychologists. The Pro Bono Counseling Project maintains responsib ility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (Catego ry A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of continuing education for social workers\, professional counselors\, and th erapists licensed in Maryland.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/int ro-to-pro-bono-counseling-4-21-2022-tickets-290902736917.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T103000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-cl inical-applications-for-volunteers-4-2-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-4-2 1-2022-tickets-290902736917 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1807@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling Project
\n2022 Professional Continuing Education Online We binar
\nThe Intersection of Trauma\, Behavioral Health\, and Elder Abuse
\nFriday\, April 22\, 2022\, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – Two (2) CE Credit s
\nFee: $29/person
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Kim Burton
\nSession Description: This continuing education workshop explores elder ab use through the lens of trauma and behavioral health disorders as well as the overlap in mental\, physical\, and behavioral symptomatology. Strategi es to best support older adults in these circumstances are emphasized.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this pres entation\, the participant will:
\nPresenter Bi o: Kim Burton
\nKim Burton serves as the S enior Advisor to Older Adult Programs for the Mental Health Association of Maryland where she previously worked for 20 years as the Director of Olde r Adult Programs and chaired the Maryland Coalition on Mental Health and A ging. Considered a content expert on behavioral health and aging issues\, Kim regularly provides public and professional education to enlighten audi ences to the urgency and importance of late life behavioral health care. H er aim is to destigmatize mental illness\, substance use disorders and cog nitive impairment in later life and to promote dignity and hope for recove ry among older adults and their care partners. Kim is a graduate of George Washington University and completed the Geriatric Mental Health Specialis t Certificate Program at the University of Washington in 1992.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\n2022 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\n< p>Working with Veterans of Recent Conflicts: Common Issues and Bes t Practices\nWednesday\, May 11\, 2022\, from 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – Two (2) CE Credits
\nFee: $29/person
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunteer C linicians
\nFeatured Presenters: Brian Kok\, PhD\, and Natalie White \, PsyD
\nSession Description: This course will dis cuss clinical considerations for working with Post 9/11 service members an d veterans who served in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Such consi derations will include recent events such as the 2021 Afghanistan troop wi thdrawal and Russian invasion of Ukraine. Issues such as Posttraumatic Str ess Disorder\, moral injury\, readjustment concerns\, and opportunities fo r posttraumatic growth will be explored in the context of psychosocial fac tors and best practices for clinical care.
\nLearning Object ives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant w ill be able to:
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log o n to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants ag ree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Co de of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling Project (PBCP) is dedic ated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavi or or harassment of workshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBCP staff i n any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis o f characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender ide ntity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical ap pearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, r ace\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptabl e behavior\, PBCP may take any action it deems appropriate\, including war ning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\n25th Annual S peakers Forum Fundraiser
\nSaturday\, May 14
\n< strong>8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
\n3 CEs
\nR egister today to attend this interactive community continuing education ev ent.
\nIt Take a Village: Communities as Sites of Memory and Healing
\nPresenter – Maria Hamilton Abegunde\, PhD
\nC ourse Description: What if I could heal something in your community? What would it be? Where would it be? Who would be there? What would you offer? What art form would you choose\, why? What gift would you bring? These que stions will help us vision how our communities can be sites of healing and our role(s) in sustaining practices that can continue the healing needed.
\nLearning Objectives
\nAt the end of this workshop\ , the participant will be able to:
\nTalk Therapy (Alon e) Is Not Enough: Creative Practices for Trauma Treatment
\nPresenters – Dorothy Adamson Holley\, PhD\, LCSW-C\, and Deirdre Osiomwan
\nCourse Description: This workshop explains why talk therapy alone does not work with trauma survivors. It outlines key concepts and princip les for working with trauma survivors and offers concrete\, no-cost to low -cost creative practices that can be used immediately.
\nLearnin g Objectives
\nAt the end of this workshop\, the participant wi ll be able to:
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduc t
\nPro Bono Counseling Project (PBCP) is dedicated to prov iding a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backg rounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harass ment of workshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBCP staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteri stics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and ex pression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, b ody size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnic ity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBCP may take any action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expe lling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nTickets: https://w ww.eventbrite.com/e/2022-speakers-forum-tickets-309734272547.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T140000 LOCATION:5900 METRO DR SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2022 Speakers Forum – Community Healing Through Arts and Movement URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/2022-speakers-forum-community-h ealing-through-arts-and-movement/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/04/community-healing-8.5-×-5.5-in-1-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,me dium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/communi ty-healing-8.5-×-5.5-in-1-300x194.png\;300\;194\;1\,large\;https://www.pro bonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/community-healing-8.5-×-5.5- in-1-1024x663.png\;1024\;663\;1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/w p-content/uploads/2022/04/community-healing-8.5-×-5.5-in-1.png\;2000\;1294 \; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-speakers-forum-tickets-3097 34272547 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1839@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Register today to virtually attend Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn a bout volunteering with the Pro Bono Counseling Project\, including the org anization’s background and philosophy\, its clients and intake process\, a nd the responsibilities of volunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nTuesday\, May 17
\n1:00 – 2:30 PM
\nFeatured Speakers: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Ale xa Biddle
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of prov iding pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono serv ices on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-e conomic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain profes sional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipa nts will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and partici pate in the online session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the start tim e and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
The Pro Bono Counseling Project is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Pro Bono Counseling Project maintains responsibility f or this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examin ers (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (Category A) c ertify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of continu ing education for social workers\, professional counselors\, and therapist s licensed in Maryland.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-p ro-bono-counseling-5-17-2022-tickets-290911864217.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T143000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-cl inical-applications-for-volunteers-4-2-2-3/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-5-1 7-2022-tickets-290911864217 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1843@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Cou nseling Project
\n2022 Professional Continuing Education On line Webinar
\nResources and Skills for working with Trauma< /strong>
\nWednesday\, May 18\, 2022\, from 9:00 AM- 11:00 A M
\nOnline Workshop – Two (2) CE Credits p>\n
Fee: $29/person
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians p>\n
Featured Presenter: Megan Yount\, LCSW-C\, CSOTP\, CCTP
\nLearning Objectives:
\n< p>At the end of this presentation\, the participant will be able to:\n1. Identify when a client is inside or outside their Window of Toleranc e\;
\n2. Demonstrate greater confidence in working with the Trauma P opulation\;
\n3. Identify at least three resources/skills that can b e utilized with their current client population\;
\n4. Assess when c ertain resources/skills are appropriate to use with a client and when cert ain resources/skills are not\;
\n5. Create safety and security in th e therapy space.
\n\n
Workshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bon o Counseling Project (PBCP) is dedicated to providing a positive continuin g education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participa nts\, facilitators\, or PBCP staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrim ination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual or ientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, v eteran 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\, PBCP may take any action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offender from th e event with no refund.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resou rces-and-skills-for-working-with-trauma-tickets-293409003227.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T110000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Resources and Skills for working with Trauma URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/resources-and-skills-for-workin g-with-trauma/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/03/Megan-_Yount_Headshot-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https ://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Megan-_Yount_Heads hot-200x300.jpg\;200\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp- content/uploads/2022/03/Megan-_Yount_Headshot-683x1024.jpg\;683\;1024\;1\, full\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Megan-_ Yount_Headshot-scaled.jpg\;1280\;1920\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resources-and-skills-for-working -with-trauma-tickets-293409003227 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1835@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Register today to virtually attend Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn a bout volunteering with the Pro Bono Counseling Project\, including the org anization’s background and philosophy\, its clients and intake process\, a nd the responsibilities of volunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nTuesday\, June 7
\n9:00 – 10:30 AM
\nFeatured Speakers: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\ , LMSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Al exa Biddle
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of pro viding pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono ser vices on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio- economic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain profe ssional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticip ants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and partic ipate in the online session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will b e monitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the start ti me and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
The Pro Bono Counseling Project is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education fo r psychologists. The Pro Bono Counseling Project maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Exami ners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (Category A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of contin uing education for social workers\, professional counselors\, and therapis ts licensed in Maryland.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-p ro-bono-counseling-6-7-2022-tickets-290915234297.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T103000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-cl inical-applications-for-volunteers-4-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-6-7 -2022-tickets-290915234297 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2142@probonocounseling.org/pbcp DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:2022 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nRecognizing Risk Facto rs for Intimate Partner Violence
\nWednesday\, June 8\, 2022\, from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
\nOnline Worksh op – Two (2) CE Credits
\nFee: $29/person
\nFREE for Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Audrey Bergin\, MPH\, MA
\nSession Description: This presentation will review the prevalence of intimate partner homicide and the research on risk factors. Along with learning how to recognize wa rning signs and intervene with clients at risk for being killed by an inti mate partner.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will be able to:
\nAudrey Bergin\, MPH\, MA\, has over 30 years of experience with survivo rs of abuse. She previously worked as an Art Therapist with abused childre n\, coordinated Baltimore County’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Ho tline\, worked on a Domestic Violence research project at Johns Hopkins Ho spital\, and co-led Abuser Intervention groups. She launched the Domestic Violence Program (DOVE) at Northwest Hospital in November of 2004 and has won numerous awards for her work with survivors. Ms. Bergin is involved in several local and statewide collaborative initiatives\, including the Bal timore County’s Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team\, the Maryland Heal th Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence\, and Baltimore County’s Domes tic Violence Coordinating Committee.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering f or this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of c onduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling Project (PBCP) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We d o not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participan ts\, facilitators\, or PBCP staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimi nation or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual ori entation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, ve teran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone a sked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBCP may take any action i t deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\n2022 Profess ional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nWhen Love is Not Blind: Interracial Couples and Therapy
\nFriday\, June 10\, 2022\, from 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
\nOnline Wo rkshop – One (1) CE Credit
\nFee: $19/person
\nFREE f or Active PBCP Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: strong>Racine R. Henry\, Ph.D.\, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
\nSession Description: This workshop will explore the social-cultural factors that influence the maintenance of interracial rela tionships in the U.S. Effective therapeutic strategies for enhancement of interracial marriages and couple relationships will be provided.
\n< strong>Learning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentati on\, the participant will be able to:
\nRacine R. Henry\, Ph.D.\, LMFT has been practicing psychotherapy s
ince 2008 and currently holds a license in Marriage and Family Therapy in
New York. Dr. Henry holds a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and
Sociology/Social Psychology from Lehigh University\, a Master of Science
in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University and a PhD. i
n Couple and Family Therapy from Drexel University. Dr. Henry has done aca
demic presentations at national and international conferences of several p
rofessional organizations along with publications in peer-reviewed journal
s\, textbooks\, and popular media literature. In addition to extensive wor
k with couples\, Dr. Henry is experienced in group therapy\, family therap
y\, anger management training\, and treating various mental health diagnos
es including depression\, infidelity\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder\, an
d adjustment issues. Currently\, Dr. Henry is the founder of Sankofa Marri
age & Family Therapy\, PLLC and the creator of the “A Palate For Love” ™️
series.
Workshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participan ts agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorksh op Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling Project (PBCP) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for ever yone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful b ehavior or harassment of workshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBCP st aff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the ba sis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gende r identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physic al appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy statu s\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable beha vior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacce ptable behavior\, PBCP may take any action it deems appropriate\, includin g warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\n div>\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T130000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:When Love is Not Blind: Interracial Couples and Therapy URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/when-love-is-not-blind-interrac ial-couples-and-therapy/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/04/HENRY_DR_2022_06_10_headshot-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/HENRY_DR_2 022_06_10_headshot-200x300.jpeg\;200\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.probonoco unseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/HENRY_DR_2022_06_10_headshot.jpeg\ ;640\;960\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-love-is-not-blind-interraci al-couples-and-therapy-tickets-302966158937 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2192@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org\; www.probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling has thrived and grown\, helping thousands of Marylanders connect with the mental heal th resources they need for 30 years\, thanks to the dedication and hard wo rk of our volunteers\, staff\, board members\, and our partners. So now i t’s time to celebrate and toot our own horn! And the bigger the better\, b ecause seriously\, we only turn the BIG 3-0 once!
\nJoin us for a fun evening to celebrate Pro Bono Counseling’s miss ion\, honor your invaluable support\, enjoy delicious food and drinks\, an d bid on items at a silent auction.
\nJOIN US TO CE LEBRATE!
\nSaturday\, June 25
\nVollmer Center at Cylburn A rboretum
\n4915 Greenspring Avenue
\nBaltimore 21209< /p>\n
$50/person suggested
\nSuggested ticket price includes dinne r buffet and open bar (wine\, beer\, and signature cocktail) by KDW Cateri ng
\nTickets are limited so register to celebrate today!
\nCocktail attire
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Tickets: https://www.ev entbrite.com/e/pbc-30th-birthday-bash-tickets-333659302957.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T210000 GEO:+39.349571;-76.651379 LOCATION:Vollmer Center at Cylburn Arboretum @ 4915 Greenspring Ave\, Balti more\, MD 21209\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:PBC’s 30th Birthday Bash URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/pbcs-30th-birthday-bash/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/06/30th-Image-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.prob onocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/30th-Image-300x232.png\;300\; 232\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/0 6/30th-Image-1024x791.png\;1024\;791\;1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseli ng.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/30th-Image.png\;1650\;1275\; X-COST:$50/person suggested X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pbc-30th-birthday-bash-tickets-3 33659302957 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2248@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:2022 Professional Continuing Education In-Person Workshop
\nLiving Out Loud: How to Serve Transgender Clients p>\n
Thursday\, July 14\, 2022\, from 8:30 AM- 4:30 AM< /p>\n
Online Workshop – 6 CE Credits
\nFREE for A ctive PBC Volunteer Clinicians (Registration is limited and open to active PBC volunteers only)
\nFeatured Presenter: Jean-Mi chel Brevelle
\nSexual Minorities Program Manager
\nMaryland D epartment of Health
\nCenter for HIV/STI Integration and Capacity
\nSession Description: This course is designed to rai se levels of practical knowledge among health and human service providers about the identities\, needs\, and concerns of transgender clients\, and t o transmit best practices for professional interactions and communications . The program uses multiple learning modalities (video\, interactive small and large group activities\, and structured dialogue)\, to engage partici pants in an upbeat\, positive atmosphere and encourage immediate applicati on of the new skills they gain.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will be able to:
\nPresente r Bio: Jean-Michel Brevelle
\nJean-Michel Brevelle has been working with non-profit groups and public agencies for o ver 25 years. He has provided workshops and seminars on a broad range of i ssue areas including HIV prevention\, LGBTQ+health\, disability rights\, d omestic violence prevention and intervention\, programming for at-risk you th\, coalition building\, and nonprofits and advocacy. His background incl udes program planning and development\, evaluation\, and public policy wit h a strong emphasis on grassroots organizing. He served as the Associate D irector for Public Policy at the National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA) for four years\, and worked with Equality Maryland (now known as F reeState Justice) as the lead organizer in achieving passage of the Baltim ore transgender antidiscrimination ordinance. As a transgender\, gay-ident ified man\, he brings personal insight into the challenges and opportuniti es commonly experienced by sexual and gender minorities. Brevelle provides oversight of state-funded HIV prevention programs targeting adolescent an d adult men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender populations\, as w ell as capacity building training and technical assistance to strengthen d elivery of culturally and linguistically appropriate health and human serv ices to these and other vulnerable Marylanders. Brevelle is the author of several training curricula\, including Living Out Loud: How to Serve Trans gender Clients Where They Are\, a 1-day capacity building training program for health and human services providers\; and is contributing author to curricula addressing such issues as sexual health in substance abuse recov ery and positive parenting of LGBTQ+youth. He is anMDH Certified Trainer a nd currently serves as the Sexual Minorities Program Manager at the Maryla nd Department of Health\, Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Service s Bureau\, Center for HIV/STI Integration and Capacity.
\nBy registering for this event \, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling ( PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disresp ectful 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\, pregnanc y status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptab le behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, in cluding warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund. p>\n
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/living-out-loud-how-to-ser ve-transgender-clients-tickets-362572473027.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T163000 GEO:+39.345548;-76.70797 LOCATION:PBC Office Auditorium @ 5900 Metro Dr\, Baltimore\, MD 21215\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Living Out Loud: How to Serve Transgender Clients URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/living-out-loud-how-to-serve-tr ansgender-clients/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.co m%2Fimages%2F300399269%2F264337676225%2F1%2Foriginal.20220609-200503?h=200 0&w=720&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=738fff57cf0f4aab080928c67bd f1cf9\;197\;194\,medium\;https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com %2Fimages%2F300399269%2F264337676225%2F1%2Foriginal.20220609-200503?h=2000 &w=720&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=738fff57cf0f4aab080928c67bdf 1cf9\;197\;194\,large\;https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2 Fimages%2F300399269%2F264337676225%2F1%2Foriginal.20220609-200503?h=2000&w =720&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=738fff57cf0f4aab080928c67bdf1c f9\;197\;194\,full\;https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fim ages%2F300399269%2F264337676225%2F1%2Foriginal.20220609-200503?h=2000&w=72 0&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=738fff57cf0f4aab080928c67bdf1cf9\ ;197\;194 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/living-out-loud-how-to-serve-tra nsgender-clients-tickets-362572473027 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2185@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Register today to virtually attend Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Cli
nical Applications for Volunteers
Learn about volunteerin g with Pro Bono Counseling\, including the organization’s background and p hilosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and the responsibilities of v olunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nWednesday\, July 20
\n1:00 – 2:30 PM
\nFeature d Speakers: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Alexa Biddle
\nObjecti ves
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, clinicians will be able t o:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono services p>\n
• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of provid ing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code p rior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online sessio n.
\n*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.
\n\n
Tickets: https://www.ev entbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-7-20-2022-tickets-358995363797 .
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T143000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-cl inical-applications-for-volunteers-4-2-2-4/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training-RECRUITMENT-150x150.png\;150\;150 \;1\,medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training-RECRUITMENT-300x139.png\;300\;139\;1\,large\;h ttps://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volun teer-Training-RECRUITMENT-1024x476.png\;1024\;476\;1\,full\;https://www.pr obonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training -RECRUITMENT.png\;1294\;601\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-7-2 0-2022-tickets-358995363797 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2188@probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org\; www.probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Register today to virtually attend Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Cli
nical Applications for Volunteers
Learn about volunteerin g with Pro Bono Counseling\, including the organization’s background and p hilosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and the responsibilities of v olunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nWednesday\, July 20
\n1:00 – 2:30 PM
\nFeature d Speakers: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Alexa Biddle
\nObjecti ves
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, clinicians will be able t o:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono services p>\n
• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of provid ing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code p rior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online sessio n.
\n*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.
\n\n
Tickets: https://www.ev entbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-8-17-2022-tickets-359001913387 .
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T103000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-cl inical-applications-for-volunteers-4-2-2-4-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training-RECRUITMENT-150x150.png\;150\;150 \;1\,medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training-RECRUITMENT-300x139.png\;300\;139\;1\,large\;h ttps://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volun teer-Training-RECRUITMENT-1024x476.png\;1024\;476\;1\,full\;https://www.pr obonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training -RECRUITMENT.png\;1294\;601\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-8-1 7-2022-tickets-359001913387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2372@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org\; www.probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Register today to virtually attend Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Cli
nical Applications for Volunteers
Learn about volunteerin g with Pro Bono Counseling\, including the organization’s background and p hilosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and the responsibilities of v olunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nWednesday\, September 7
\n12:30 – 2:00 PM
\nFe atured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical D irector Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Alexa Biddle
\nLearning Objectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, clinician s will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on c urrent clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional be nefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in t he online session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitore d. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the start time and par ticipate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psycholo gical Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro B ono 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 th e criteria for one credit hour of continuing education for social workers\ , professional counselors\, and therapists licensed in Maryland.< /p>\n
By registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct strong>
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a posi tive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and i dentities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of work shop participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tol erate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that in clude but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, ag e\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, ci tizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or reli gion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply imm ediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offe nder from the event with no refund.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to -pro-bono-counseling-9-7-2022-tickets-406336963797.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T140000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-cl inical-applications-for-volunteers-5-2-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training-RECRUITMENT-150x150.png\;150\;150 \;1\,medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training-RECRUITMENT-300x139.png\;300\;139\;1\,large\;h ttps://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volun teer-Training-RECRUITMENT-1024x476.png\;1024\;476\;1\,full\;https://www.pr obonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training -RECRUITMENT.png\;1294\;601\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-9-7 -2022-tickets-406336963797 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2278@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:2022 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nLanguage Access and Inclusion for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals
\nFriday\, Se ptember 9\, 2022\, from 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
\nOnline W orkshop – Two (2) CE Credits
\nFee: $29/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: < /strong>Staci M. Rensch\, PhD
\nSession Description: The workshop will focus on how the mental health service providers can p rovide\, including ensuring that their Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients ha ve full language access and inclusion when seeking and receiving services. Topics to be covered include some history of mental health services for D HH individuals\, laws\, accessibility\, accommodations\, language deprivat ion\, and more.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentati on\, the participant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Staci M. R ensch\, PhD
\nStaci (she/her/hers) is a native of Maryland. She is a graduate of Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick\, Maryland \, and Gallaudet University in DC\, with a BA in History and Government. S taci later obtained an MS in Deaf Education from McDaniel College in Westm inster\, MD\, and a MA in History with a dual focus in Early Colonial Amer ica Period and Chesapeake Studies from Salisbury University\, Salisbury\, MD. Staci taught in the K-12 school system for many years at the Pennsylva nia School for the Deaf in Philadelphia\, PA\, and a residential treatment facility in Florida. Staci also holds a Ph.D. in education specializing i n leadership in higher education from Capella University. In addition to h er degrees\, Staci is also a Certified Professional Life Coach. After a sh ort teaching stint at McDaniel College\, Staci is currently a full-time Le cturer with the Deaf Studies Program at Towson University in Towson\, Mary land. Also\, last February of this year\, Staci started her position as th e ASL program coordinator (part-time) for HASA in Baltimore\, Maryland. Fo r fun\, Staci loves learning and would be taking courses here and there. I n her downtime\, Staci enjoys reading\, watching British television series and movies\, and being with her cats\, Baileys and Vampress.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom an d participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the follo wing code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive conti nuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop parti cipants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate disc rimination 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. Anyo ne asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any actio n it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nGeneral Consultation and Peer Support for Pro Bono Counselin g Mental Health Clinicians
\nTickets: https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content /uploads/2022/09/Peer-Groups.pdf.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T170000 LOCATION:Virtual Peer Group Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=1MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:General Consultation and Peer Support Group Meeting URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/general-consultation-and-peer-s upport-group-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ Peer-Groups.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2475@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Alexa@ProBonoCounseling.org DESCRIPTION:General Consultation and Peer Support for Pro Bono Counselin g Mental Health Clinicians
\nTickets: https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content /uploads/2022/09/Peer-Groups.pdf.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T170000 LOCATION:Virtual Peer Group Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=3MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:General Consultation and Peer Support Group Meeting URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/general-consultation-and-peer-s upport-group-meeting-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ Peer-Groups.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2297@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org\; www.probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counsel ing
\n2022 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nTMS Fundamentals: What Every Therapist Needs to Know
\nWednesday\, September 14\, 2022\, from 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – One (1) CE Credit< /p>\n
Fee: $19/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians p>\n
Featured Presenter: Hanita Chhabra\, MD
\nSession Description: The course will cover what Transcrania
l Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is and the mechanism of action by rev
iewing the current indications and appropriate candidates for treatment\,
as well as any contraindications to treatment. The use of TMS therapy to t
reat depression and OCD as well to aid in smoking cessation will be discus
sed along with clients who can most benefit from TMS treatment.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this presentatio n\, the participant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Hanita Ch habra\, MD
\nDr. Hanita Chhabra is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with sub-specialty certification in psychosomatic medicine. D r. Chhabra joined Greenbrook TMS in July 2016 as Medical Director in the B altimore region. She was a consulting psychiatrist at Sheppard Pratt Hospi tal and Greater Baltimore Medical Center for five years before moving to A nne Arundel County. She was born and raised in this area among her family of all physicians. After completing medical school at Jefferson Medical Co llege in Philadelphia\, Dr. Chhabra started her training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in obstetrics and gynecology. She later changed to psychiatry and completed her training at the University of Pennsylvania in 2006.
\nDr. Chhabra is interested in caring for the most medically complicated an d treatment resistant patients. This interest led her to complete the fell owship at Duke University in TMS in 2013. She has since been practicing pr escribing medications and TMS to some of the most challenging cases of anx iety and depression. Dr. Chhabra says she was drawn to TMS therapy as a mo dality for treating depression because TMS achieves rapid results for pati ents who have suffered a loss of quality of life/function due to depressio n. She considers it an honor to help restore hope and function to patients with depression\, and she feels fortunate to have advanced training that allows her to stay on the cutting edge in the field of psychiatry so that she can offer her patients the absolute best in mental health care.
\n< p>Workshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counse ling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education exper ience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate d isrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants\, facilitator s\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassm ent on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: g ender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disabi lity\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pr egnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unac ceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant enga ges in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriat e\, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no ref und.
\n2022 Professional Cont inuing Education Online Webinar
\nAssessing an Individual fo r Risk of Suicide
\nFriday\, September 30\, 2022\, from 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM
\nOnline Workshop – 1.5 CE Cr edits
\nFee: $25/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunte er Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Pamela E. Marcu s\, RN\,APRN/PMH-BC
\nSession Description: This cou rse will review the warning signs and risk factors of suicide\, allowing c linicians to better assess client suicidality. The CASE Method will be int roduced as an evaluation assessment tool for clinicians to better identify individuals most at risk for suicide. Best practices for suicide preventi on will be reviewed. Protective skills will be discussed as a part of the individualized Personal Safety Plan to be implemented into the interventio n phase of each case.
\nLearning Objectives:
\n< p>At the end of this presentation\, the participant will be able to:\nWo rkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Z oom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide b y the following code of conduct:
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedi cated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behav ior or harassment of workshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff i n any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis o f characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender ide ntity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical ap pearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, r ace\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptabl e behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, including warn ing or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/assessing-an-individual-for-risk-of -suicide-tickets-425182862387.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T163000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Assessing an Individual for Risk of Suicide URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/assessing-an-individual-for-ris k-of-suicide-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/09/Pamela_Marcus_photo-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:/ /www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pamela_Marcus_photo- 241x300.jpg\;241\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-cont ent/uploads/2022/09/Pamela_Marcus_photo-821x1024.jpg\;821\;1024\;1\,full\; https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pamela_Marcus _photo-scaled.jpg\;1540\;1920\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/assessing-an-individual-for-risk -of-suicide-tickets-425182862387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2366@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100704Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org\; www.probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Register today to virtually attend Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Cli
nical Applications for Volunteers
Learn about volunteerin g with Pro Bono Counseling\, including the organization’s background and p hilosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and the responsibilities of v olunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nTuesday\, October 11
\n9:00 – 10:30 AM
\nFeatu red Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\, and Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C
\nLearning Objectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyz e ethical implications of providing pro bono services
\n• Assess imp act of providing pro bono services on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, and racial issues in th erapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on t o the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event in ord er to earn CE credit.
\n\n
Pro Bono Counseli ng is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor contin uing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibi lity for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (Categor y A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of c ontinuing education for social workers\, professional counselors\, and the rapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this eve nt\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experienc e for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disre spectful 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: gende r\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability \, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregna ncy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unaccept able 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.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-10-11-2022-t ickets-406344034947.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T103000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-cl inical-applications-for-volunteers-5/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training-RECRUITMENT-150x150.png\;150\;150 \;1\,medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training-RECRUITMENT-300x139.png\;300\;139\;1\,large\;h ttps://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volun teer-Training-RECRUITMENT-1024x476.png\;1024\;476\;1\,full\;https://www.pr obonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training -RECRUITMENT.png\;1294\;601\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-10- 11-2022-tickets-406344034947 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2343@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:2022 Professional Continuing Education Onl ine Webinar
\nHow to Effectively Support Children’s Mental H ealth
\nFriday\, October 14\, 2022\, from 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM
\nOnline Workshop – 1.5 CE Credits
\nFee: $25/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Phyllis L. Fagell\, LCPC
\nSession Description: The presenter will draw from re search and her professional experiences as a practicing school counselor a nd licensed therapist to share concrete ways clinicians can partner with c aregivers and schools to equip children with the skills and support\, they need to interact successfully with peers\, feel a sense of belonging at s chool\, take social risks and recover from perceived social slights.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presen tation\, the participant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio:
Phyllis L. Fagell\, LCPC is t he author of Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thr ive in Middle School and Beyond – and How Parents Can Help. Phyllis a lso is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington\, D.C.\, a ps ychotherapist in private practice and a frequent contributor to publicatio ns including The Washington Post\, CNN\, U.S. News & World and Psychol ogy Today. Phyllis is a graduate of Dartmouth College\, the Medill Sc hool of Journalism at Northwestern University (MSJ)\, and Johns Hopkins Un iversity (MS). She lives in Bethesda\, MD with her husband and their three children.
\nThis workshop is presented with generous support from t he Matt Golczewski Memorial Fund.
\nThe Matt Golcze wski Memorial Fund was established to contribute to the causes that were c losest to Matt throughout his life. All funds raised in Matt’s name will\, at the discretion of the Memorial Fund\, be divided and directed toward s cholarships\, cancer research\, and mental health activism.
\nIn the logo\, purple represents stomach cancer awareness and blue represents men tal health awareness.
\nMatt Golczewski Memorial Fund\, Inc. is a no n-profit corporation based in Maryland.
\nWorkshop registrants will recei ve a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the on line session.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a po sitive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of wo rkshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not t olerate 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 re ligion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply i mmediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may ta ke any action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the of fender from the event with no refund.
\nMental health concerns im pact both nonprofit staff and program participants: Now is the time for al l of us to care for ourselves and each other.
\nJoin Pro Bono Counse ling’s staff members and learn how to identify signs of mental health conc erns and how to connect to care. In this interactive workshop\, informatio n will be shared with participants to help them connect with supportive se rvices for themselves\, peers\, and clients.
\nParticipants will lea rn about signs and symptoms that someone would benefit from mental health support and strategies for effectively connecting with mental health care. This workshop will be presented through a trauma-informed and cross-cultu ral lens.
\nLearning Objectives:
\n*Eligible for 1 C EU hour and 1 CFRE point
\nTickets: https://marylandnonprofits.regfox.com/maryland-nonprofits-30th-anniversa ry-conference.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T161500 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pro Bono Counseling – Your mental health connection. Now is the tim e to care. URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/pro-bono-counseling-your-mental -health-connection-now-is-the-time-to-care/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://marylandnonprofits.regfox.com/maryland-nonprofits-30t h-anniversary-conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2474@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Alexa@ProBonoCounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Trauma Consultation – Peer Group Meeting for Pro Bon o Counseling Mental Health Clinicians
\nTi ckets: https://www.probonoc ounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Peer-Groups.pdf.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T200000 LOCATION:Virtual Peer Group Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=3TH SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Trauma Peer Consultation Group Meeting URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/trauma-peer-consultation-group- meeting-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ Peer-Groups.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2348@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:2022 Profession al Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nSupporting LGBTQIA+ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
\nWednesday \, October 26\, 2022\, from 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM
\nOnli ne Workshop – 1.5 CE Credits
\nFee: $25/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: < span class='TextRun SCXW250654179 BCX0' lang='EN-US' xml:lang='EN-US' data -contrast='none'>Jocelyn Br oadwick
\nSession Description: At least 4.2% of Marylanders identify as lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, or transgender. Members of LGBTQIA+ communities experience intimate partner v iolence at rates higher than the general population. The people around and within these communities must be prepared to respond to intimate partner violence appropriately and in a way that recognizes how abuse can impact m embers of LGBTQIA+ communities differently.
\nIn this training\, you ’ll learn how to respond with cultural humility\, kindness\, and empathy w hen working with LGBTQIA+ survivors of intimate partner violence\, and exa mine the specific barriers these communities may face when seeking help. p>\n
Learning O bjectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the particip ant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio:
Jocelyn Broadwick is a writer\, educator \, and project coordinator living and working in downtown Baltimore. She h as 10+ years combined experience in communications\, education\, and nonpr ofits as a co-founder\, communications director\, social media manager\, p hotojournalist\, and college professor. Currently\, Jocelyn is a member of House of Ruth Maryland’s Training Institute\, where she oversees the HRM Storytellers storytelling project. Previously\, Jocelyn gho stwrote the survivor stories of victims of abuse\, trafficking\, and gende r-based violence for Hagar International.< span class='NormalTextRun SCXW224187292 BCX0'> In addition\, she coordinat ed the Community College of Baltimore County’s Community Book Connection\, ran the graduate health sciences and human services W riting Center at the University of Maryland\, Baltimore\, and has taught E nglish\, Writing\, and Academic Literacy courses for various local college s and universities. Jocelyn is trained in culturally responsive teaching a nd learning and frequently integrates contemplative practices into her wor k. She also loves to travel and has done so extensively throughout Latin A merica\, East Africa\, and Southeast Asia. Jocelyn earned her MFA in Creat ive Nonfiction Writing from Goucher College. She is stakeholder of the Hig hlandtown Arts and Entertainment District\, where she hosts a quarterly re ading series as a part of the Southeast Baltimore neighborhood’s First Fri day Art Walks.
\n\nWorksh op registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\, all par ticipants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is de dicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyo ne of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful beh avior 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 i dentity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavio r is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unaccepta ble behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, including wa rning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nRegister today to virtually attend Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Cli
nical Applications for Volunteers
Learn about volunteerin g with Pro Bono Counseling\, including the organization’s background and p hilosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and the responsibilities of v olunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nWednesday\, November 2
\n1:00 – 2:30 PM
\nFeat ured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical Dir ector Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Alexa Biddle
\nLe arning Objectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro b ono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on cur rent clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, c ultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional bene fits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will re ceive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the start time and parti cipate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
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Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychologi cal Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bon o Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Th e Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional C ounselors 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.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by t he following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positi ve continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and ide ntities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of worksh op participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not toler ate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that incl ude but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\ , sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citi zenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religi on. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immed iately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take a ny action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offend er from the event with no refund.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to- pro-bono-counseling-11-2-2022-tickets-406346753077.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T143000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-cl inical-applications-for-volunteers-5-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training-RECRUITMENT-150x150.png\;150\;150 \;1\,medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training-RECRUITMENT-300x139.png\;300\;139\;1\,large\;h ttps://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volun teer-Training-RECRUITMENT-1024x476.png\;1024\;476\;1\,full\;https://www.pr obonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training -RECRUITMENT.png\;1294\;601\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-11- 2-2022-tickets-406346753077 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2413@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Co unseling
\n2022 Professional Continuing Education Online We binar
\nNever Have I Ever…Understood Desi Parenting – Until I Attended This Workshop
\nFriday\, November 4\, 20 22\, from 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – Thr ee (3) CE Credits
\nFee: $49/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenters: Ra zia F. Kosi\, EdD\, LCSW-C\; and Neha Navsaria\, PhD
\nSessi on Description: The number of South Asian American families is gr owing in the U.S with currently more than 5.5 million people of this backg round. This is a diverse group with differences in immigration and generat ional experiences across the diaspora. The core focus of this workshop wil l be strengthening the effective strategies that build cultural ties and r esilience within South Asian Americans.
\nLearning Objective s:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Razia F. Kos i\, EdD\, LCSW-C
\nDr. Razia F. Kosi is the Coordinator of Culturally Responsive Practices and Anti-Racism Development\, in a highly diverse Maryland public school system where she leads DEI initiatives. Dr. Kosi is also a mental health professional working to end stigma surroundi ng mental health in the South Asian (SA) community and was the founder of Counselors Helping (South) Asians\, Inc.(CHAI). Additionally\, Dr. Kosi is an adjunct professor in the doctoral program at the School of Education a t the Johns Hopkins University. Advocating for both mental health and educ ation\, she has served on executive boards for both national and local org anizations serving the SA and AAPI communities\, including DoSAA and AAPA. She also co-founded the Asian American Educators of Howard County\, curre ntly serving on the executive board. Dr. Kosi sees clients in a small priv ate practice primarily serving SA\, and Muslim clients from varying racial and ethnic backgrounds.
\nPresenter Bio: Neha Navsaria\, PhD
\nDr. Na vsaria is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Washington Universit y School of Medicine in St. Louis. As a clinical psychologist\, she has in terests in parenting\, parent-child relationships\, and early social and e motional development. She has expertise in ethnic minority and immigrant m ental health and ethnic and racial socialization in families. She has been an advocate for mental health and wellness in Asian-American communities as an active member of the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) elected as chair for the AAPA Division on South Asian Americans. Buildin g upon her interests in parenting and Asian American psychology she was th e co-recipient of the 2011 AAPA/American Psychological Foundation Okura Gr ant to fund a national parenting initiative culminating in the creation of a resource book for South Asian parents of which she is co-editor. She be lieves that parents are the greatest social and emotional architects of ch ildhood and enjoys helping parents navigate this role with their children.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log o n to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\, all particip ants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWork shop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicat ed 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 a ny form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of c haracteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identi ty and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appea rance\, 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 b ehavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\n2022 Professi onal Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nPsychosocial Onco logy: The Intersection of the Medical\, Emotional\, Psychological\, and So cial Framework
\nWednesday\, November 9\, 2022\, fr om 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – One (1) CE Credit
\nFee: $19/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volun teer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Louise Knight \, LCSW-C\, OSW-C\, FNAP
\nSession Description: Thi s workshop will offer an introductory overview of psychosocial oncology in cluding the effect cancer has on essential areas of the human cycle of lif e. By recognizing and validating the impact of demoralization of oncology patients and their families\, we can better understand the course of disea se throughout the medical\, emotional\, psychological\, and social foundat ions. This workshop will provide clinicians with pertinent information to help them better serve clients impacted by cancer.
\nLearnin g Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the parti cipant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Louise Knight\, LCS W-C\, OSW-C\, FNAP
\nA graduate of Temple University and th e University of Scranton\, she is the Director of the Harry J. Duffey Fami ly\, Patient and Family Services Program at The Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimme l Comprehensive Cancer Center\, Baltimore\, Maryland. The Duffey program p rovides biopsychosocial-spiritual services to adult cancer patients and th eir families and operates the Hackerman-Patz Patient and Family Pavilion o ffering temporary low-cost housing accommodations to cancer patients and t heir families.
\nShe is the Johns Hopkins Hospital\, Director for Fi eld Education for MSW students and adjunct faculty with the Johns Hopkins University\, School of Medicine. She has held positions as the Interim Chi ef Operating Officer for the Kimmel Cancer Center\, Director of the Johns Hopkins Hospital United States Navy Post- Master Social Work Fellowship Tr aining Program and chair of the Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education f or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
\nShe holds appoint ments on a number of state and national boards and advisory panels and has been awarded the American Cancer Society Lane W. Adams Award for Excellen ce in Patient Care\, the Leadership in Oncology Social Work Award by the A ssociation of Oncology Social Work\, The Johns Hopkins Hospital Human Reso urces Presidential Leadership Award\, the Eleanor Clark Award for Innovati ve Programs in Patient Care from the Society for Social Work Leadership in Healthcare and she is an inducted fellow in the National Academies of Pra ctice\, Social Work Academy. She is the 2022-2023 President-Elect for the Society of Social Work Leadership in Healthcare.
\nShe is published in the areas of social wo rk practice management\, palliative care and clinical oncology.
\nWorksho p registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom a nd participate in the online session.
\nBy registering fo r this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of co nduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tole rate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants\, facil itators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or h arassment 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 statu s\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to sto p unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participan t engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appr opriate\, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/psychosocial-onco logy-tickets-418201862027.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T130000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Psychosocial Oncology: The Intersection of the Medical\, Emotional\ , Psychological\, and Social Framework URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/psychosocial-oncology-the-inter section-of-the-medical-emotional-psychological-and-social-framework/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/09/Louise-Knight-Headshot-Photo-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium \;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Louise-Knig ht-Headshot-Photo-199x300.jpg\;199\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocoun seling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Louise-Knight-Headshot-Photo-680x102 4.jpg\;680\;1024\;1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/09/Louise-Knight-Headshot-Photo-scaled.jpg\;1275\;1920\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/psychosocial-oncology-tickets-41 8201862027 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2488@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org\; www.probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:2022 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nHow to Identify and Support Huma n Trafficking Victims
\nFriday\, December 2\, 2022\ , from 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – Three (3) CE Credits
\nFee: $39/person
\nFREE for Active PB C Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenters: Alexandra VanD ress\, TurnAround\, and Sergeant Deborah Flory\, Maryland State Police
\nSession Description: Human Trafficking is t he trade of humans\, most commonly for the purpose of sexual slavery\, for ced labor\, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others . This course is an introduction to human trafficking by utilizing a traum a informed approach from both a case management team and law enforcement p erspective. It will cover basic information surrounding law enforcement ef fectively investigating and combating this crime. This training will provi de mental health clinicians with a better understanding of the assessment tools to use in identifying clients who may be at risk of trafficking. Par ticipants will leave this training better equipped to serve and provide re sources to potential clients who have been victims of Human Trafficking. p>\n
Learning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this pr esentation\, the participant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Alexandra VanDress\, TurnAround Inc.
\nAlexandr a VanDress is the Baltimore County Human Trafficking Regional Navigator at TurnAround Inc. and has over 8 years of experience working with victims o f sexual assault\, intimate partner violence and human trafficking. She ha s a passion for working with this population and helping individuals under stand and navigate the different services that are offered to them. She re ceived her bachelor’s and master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the Uni versity of Northern Colorado and has a background in trauma-informed care and outreach to help educate the community on the complexity of both sex a nd labor trafficking. She believes that it is imperative that survivors fe el supported through each step of their journey and to offer them various opportunities for supportive services that could assist. In her free time\ , she enjoys spending time with her husband exploring the DMV area with th eir adorable mini goldendoodle puppy.
\nPresenter Bio: St. Debbie Fl ory\, Maryland State Police
\nSgt. Debbie Flory has been wi th the Department of the State Police since 1996. She is currently assigne d to the Criminal Investigation Division’s Child Recovery Unit. Sgt. Flory is the Amber Alert coordinator\, the Silver Alert Coordinator\, and the i nternational abductions liaison for the U.S. Department of State / Childre n’s issues. Sgt. Flory uses her computer skills and cell phone knowledge t o track and locate critical missing and abducted children in Maryland. Sel ected to be a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Crimes Against Children Task Force/Special Deputy-US Marshal with full Federal Authority focusing on the Human Trafficking of juveniles.
\nWorkshop registrants w ill receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\ , all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\n< p>Workshop Code of Conduct\nPro Bono Counseling (P BC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience f or everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespe ctful 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 unacceptabl e behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, inc luding warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nRegister today to virtually attend Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Cli
nical Applications for Volunteers
Learn about volunteerin g with Pro Bono Counseling\, including the organization’s background and p hilosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and the responsibilities of v olunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nMonday\, December 5
\n12:30 – 2:00 PM
\nFeatur ed Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical Direc tor Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Alexa Biddle
\nLear ning Objectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\, clinicians wi ll be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bon o services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on curre nt clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cul tural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefi ts of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will rece ive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the o nline session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. P articipants must be logged on to the meeting by the start time and partici pate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychologica l 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 Cou nselors and Therapists (Category A) certify that this program meets the cr iteria for one credit hour of continuing education for social workers\, pr ofessional counselors\, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by th e following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positiv e continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and iden tities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of worksho p participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolera te discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that inclu de but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citiz enship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religio n. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immedi ately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take an y action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offende r from the event with no refund.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-p ro-bono-counseling-12-5-2022-tickets-406351417027.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T143000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-cl inical-applications-for-volunteers-5-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training-RECRUITMENT-150x150.png\;150\;150 \;1\,medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training-RECRUITMENT-300x139.png\;300\;139\;1\,large\;h ttps://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volun teer-Training-RECRUITMENT-1024x476.png\;1024\;476\;1\,full\;https://www.pr obonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PBCP-NON-Volunteer-Training -RECRUITMENT.png\;1294\;601\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-12- 5-2022-tickets-406351417027 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2590@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Register today to virtually attend Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn a bout volunteering with Pro Bono Counseling\, including the organization’s background and philosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and the respo nsibilities of volunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nThursday\, January 12
\n9:00 – 10:30 AM
\nFeatured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMS W\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swain\, MAHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of thi s online workshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-econom ic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professiona l benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants w ill receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be moni tored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psy chological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its cont ent. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Profess ional Counselors and Therapists (Category A) certify that this program mee ts the criteria for one credit hour of continuing education for social wor kers\, professional counselors\, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by th e following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positiv e continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and iden tities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of worksho p participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolera te discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that inclu de but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citiz enship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religio n. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immedi ately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take an y action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offende r from the event with no refund.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-1-12-2023-tickets-481652544727.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T103000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Intro to Pro Bono Counseling: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-1-1 2-2023-tickets-481652544727 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2561@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:2023 Professional Co ntinuing Education Online Webinar
\nAddicted to Likes: Socia l Media and Mental Health
\nTuesday\, January 24\, 2023\, from 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM
\nOnline Workshop – T hree (3) CE Credits
\nFee: $39/person
\nFREE for Acti ve PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Veronica C ruz\, LCSW-C
\nSession Description: Social media platforms\, in particular networking sites like Facebook and Instag ram\, which currently have over a billion users and growing worldwide\, ha ve become increasingly popular and pervasive over the years. Presently the re is a plethora of social media sites that allow the users to create a pr ofile and within seconds they are connected to millions of people.
\nThis workshop will explore the role of social media and how it relates to mental health issues like depression\, anxiety\, self-validation\, and so cial comparison. Numerous studies have indicated that prolonged social med ia use (SMU) and depression/anxiety can be characterized by an emerging ma ladaptive pattern known as problematic social media use (PSMU). This works hop will cover various issues like user typologies\, gender traits\, sleep disturbances\, addictive patterns to social media\, and overall mental he alth implications for prolonged social media use.
\nThe presenter is a bicultural\, forensic social worker specializing in criminal defense mi tigation\, dual-diagnosis\, crisis intervention\, addictions\, trauma and working with diverse ethnic groups. This is an interactive workshop where case vignettes will be presented to further enhance the learning experienc e and allow for direct application of learned principles.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, th e participant will be able to:
\nVeronica Cruz\, LCSW-C\, is a clinical and forensic social worker with over 20 years of experience working with children\, adolescents and f amilies. She is a qualified expert witness in clinical and forensic social work in numerous jurisdictions and courts in Maryland and at the Federal level She concentrates on cases involving illegal or harsh sentences\, pos t-conviction relief\, modifications of sentences\, death penalty\, and juv eniles charged as adults. Ms. Cruz is the founder and CEO of Cruz & Associ ates\, LLC where she specializes in preparing comprehensive forensic psych o-social reports for criminal and civil matters. Prior to Cruz and Associa tes\, she was employed for ten years\, as a forensic social worker at the Office of the Public Defender in Montgomery County. In addition\, from 200 0-2014 she worked as an emergency room and psychiatric social worker. She is an avid continuing education presenter and specializes in trauma and et hics workshops. Since 2015 she has been an adjunct professor at the Univer sity of Maryland\, School of Social Work teaching graduate students Adult Trauma and Clinical Social Work Practice and Social Work and the Law.
\nMs. Cruz is a graduate of the Catholic University of America earning a B.A. in psychology and received her Master of Social Work\, specializing in mental health and addiction from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. In 2014 she completed an advanced two-year post graduate Fore nsic Social Work Certification through the University of Maryland Continui ng Education Department.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session. em>
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the fo llowing code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive co ntinuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identiti es. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop pa rticipants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate d iscrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include b ut are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sex ual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizensh ip\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. A nyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediatel y. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any ac tion it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offender fr om the event with no refund.
\nTicke ts: h ttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/addicted-to-likes-social-media-and-mental-heal th-tickets-473525155487.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T161500 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Addicted to Likes: Social Media and Mental Health URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/addicted-to-likes-social-media- and-mental-health/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/11/social-media-workshop-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https ://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/social-media-works hop-300x150.png\;300\;150\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp- content/uploads/2022/11/social-media-workshop-1024x512.png\;1024\;512\;1\, full\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/social- media-workshop.png\;1920\;960\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/addicted-to-likes-social-media-a nd-mental-health-tickets-473525155487 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2671@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:2023 Professional Cont inuing Education Online Webinar
\nPursuing Congruence: Suppo rting Clients Through Gender Exploration
\nWednesda y\, April 12\, 2023\, from 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
\nOnl ine Workshop – 3 CE Credits
\nFee: $39/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenters: J essica R. Rothstein\, PsyD and Ray Moneypenny\, LCSW-C
\nSession Description: This course is designed for therapists
and mental health professionals who want to build competency in working w
ith gender diverse and transgender clients. This workshop will guide clini
cians through different aspects of transition and language around gender i
dentity\, as well as helping them build awareness of cisgender privilege.<
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Learning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this p resentation\, the participant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Jessica R othstein\, PsyD
\nJessica R. Rothstein\, Psy.D. (she/her) i s the owner of Collaborative Pathways Counseling and Consulting\, LLC. As a white\, Cisgender female\, she is dedicated to operating from a cultural ly humble perspective. She is well known for her work with transgender ind ividuals\, and their family members\, and regularly conducts Gender Affirm ing Surgery assessments. She treats individuals ages 14-65 years old and p rovides couples and family therapy. From a clinical standpoint\, she aims to provide patients an environment where they are seen as a whole\, and ca n learn to identify their strengths\, along with the aspects of self they seek to change.
\nDr. Rothstein is a graduate of Loyola University i n Maryland\, earning her master’s degree in 2006 and her Doctorate in 2009 . She has advanced training in clinical supervision. Along with LGBTQ affi rming care\, she is passionate about ethics\, self-care\, and insurance-ba sed practice. She is frequently asked to offer consultation and training o n these topics.
\n\nPresenter Bio: Ra y Moneypenny\, LCSW-C
\nRay Stirba Moneypenny\, LCSW-C (the y/them) is a Queer- and trans-identified clinician with a passion for prov iding affirming care to LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults navigating gender tr ansition or coming to terms with their sexuality. Ray has years of experie nce in many modalities of trauma-informed care and strives to integrate ex periences in the queer community with the latest research and development of clinical work and process. Ray is a full-time therapist at Collaborativ e Pathways Counseling and Consulting\, LLC and also serves as a consultant helping to educate other mental health and allied professionals.
\nRay’s clinical background is primarily in working with survivors of trauma \, individuals managing diagnoses of anxiety and depression\, LGBTQI+ adul ts\, teens\, and their families\, and individuals and couples navigating a lternative lifestyles such as BDSM and non-monogamy. Ray has a variety of experiences as an educator\, including as a secondary mathematics teacher\ , training other clinicians in trauma-informed and LGBTQ-affirming care\, and providing sex-positive psychoeducation to adults.
\nWorkshop registr ants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and partic ipate in the online session.
\nBy reg istering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\n< p>Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuin g education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participa nts\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimi nation or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual ori entation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, ve teran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone a sked 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.\nRegister today to virtually attend Providing Counsel ing Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteering with Pro Bono Counseling\, including the organization’s background and philosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and the resp onsibilities of volunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nWednesday\, February 22
\n1:00 – 2: 30 PM
\nFeatured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, L MSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolon da Nelson-Swain\, MAHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of t his online workshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providi ng pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono service s on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-econ omic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professio nal benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participat e in the online session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be mo nitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the start time a nd participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Ps ychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its con tent. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Profes sional Counselors and Therapists (Category A) certify that this program me ets the criteria for one credit hour of continuing education for social wo rkers\, professional counselors\, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by th e following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positiv e continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and iden tities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of worksho p participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolera te discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that inclu de but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citiz enship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religio n. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immedi ately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take an y action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offende r from the event with no refund.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-2-22-2023-tickets-481668522517.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T143000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-2-2 2-2023-tickets-481668522517 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2609@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:2023 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nNeurodiversity Affirm ing Clinical Skills for Helping Professionals
\nThu rsday\, February 23\, 2023\, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
\nFee: $39/perso n
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeature d Presenter: August Stockwell\, PhD
\nSession Descr iption:
\nThis training will present concrete strategies th at clinicians can use when working with Autistic\, ADHD\, and other neurod ivergent clients. Topics to be covered include the impacts of power differ ences and neurotypical privilege on clinician-client interactions\, diagno stic and identity-based language considerations\, ways to accommodate diff erences in communication needs\, and the importance of prioritizing client autonomy.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the en d of this presentation\, the participant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: August Stockwe ll\, PhD
\nAugust Stockwell\, PhD (they/them pronouns) is a neurodiversity educator and consultant with a passion for disability just ice and accessible mental health supports. They were the Founder of Upswin g Advocates\, an LGBTQ2IA and neurodiversity focused nonprofit organizatio n\, and they have 14 years of experience educating current and future help ing professionals on a variety of topics related to culturally-sensitive c linical practice. As a neurodivergent\, queer\, and non-binary human\, Aug ust presents from a community member perspective\, as well as from a resea rcher and educator perspective.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a cod e prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online ses sion.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide b y the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct< /strong>
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a pos itive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of wor kshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not to lerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that i nclude but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, a ge\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, c itizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or rel igion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply im mediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may tak e any action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the off ender from the event with no refund.
\nWorkshop Views Disclaimer span>
\nThe views expressed by the worksh op presenter(s) and participants are their own opinions and do not represe nt Pro Bono Counseling\, and do not imply an endorsement of them or the or ganizations they represent.
\nPro Bono Counseling ’s CHAI program presents
\nConversations over Chai< /p>\n
A FREE bimonthly virtual community forum for South Asian Maryl anders
\nTuesday\, February 28\, 2023 at 6:30 PM
\nFeatured Facilitator: Harita Raja\, MD
\nFirst Forum Topic: Mental Health in our Community
\n< p>Join Pro Bono Counseling’s CHAI program as we kick off the bimonthly ser ies\, “Conversations over Chai.” Featured facilitator\, Dr. Harita Raja\, will moderate a virtual discussion on topics relevant to South Asian Maryl ander community members. This forum will be held on the third Tuesday ever y other month beginning in February 2023. The inaugural topic for discussi on will be: Mental Health in our Community.\nAdditional to pics planned for upcoming sessions include:
\nReserve your spot today!
\nFacilitator Bio: Harita Raja\, MD
\nHarit a Raja\, MD is a board certified reproductive psychiatrist who specializes in women’s mental health. Dr. Raja founded Bethesda Women’s Mental Health to provide women with a place to obtain compassionate and evidence based psychiatric care. Dr. Raja is dedicated to educating women and the communi ty about women’s mental health and the avenues for treatment using a holis tic perspective.
\nDr. Raja received her medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany\, NY. She completed her psychiatry residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital\, in Washington\, DC\, after servin g as chief resident in her final year. Dr. Raja has published numerous art icles and a book chapter about women’s mental health. She has also present ed her work at various local and national psychiatric meetings. Dr. Raja i s dedicated to educating women and the community about women’s mental heal th and the options for treatment using a holistic perspective.
\nSession will be held online via Zoom.
\nBy registeri ng for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing educ ation 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 li mited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientati on\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked t o stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a parti cipant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-over-chai-ti ckets-457213105707.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T193000 LOCATION:Virtual Forum SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Conversations over Chai URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/conversations-over-chai-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/09/CHAI-Logo_EVENTBRITE-1-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;http s://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CHAI-Logo_EVENTBR ITE-1-300x150.png\;300\;150\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/w p-content/uploads/2022/09/CHAI-Logo_EVENTBRITE-1-1024x512.png\;1024\;512\; 1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CHAI -Logo_EVENTBRITE-1.png\;1920\;960\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-over-chai-tickets- 457213105707 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2631@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:2023 Professio nal Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nPet Loss and Grief
\nFriday\, March 3\, 2023\, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – Two (2) CE Credits< /p>\n
Fee: $29/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians p>\n
Featured Presenter: Jessica Kwerel\, LPC
\n< strong>Session Description:
\nThis workshop will give clini cians an overview and understanding around the growing area of grief suppo rt as a result of pet loss\, and how to support their clients in this spac e. The session will cover context models beyond the “5 stages” of grief\, enabling clinicians to be more equipped to identify and implement tools fo r coping with a pet loss in therapy sessions.
\nLearning Obj ectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participan t will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Jessica Kwerel\, LPC
\nJessica is a LPC based in the DC area\, and started her pri vate practice in 2018 specializing in pet loss grief support and veterinar y mental health support. She holds a BA from the University of Mary Washin gton\, a MS in Counseling from the University of Wyoming\, and is a Nation al Board Certified Counselor. A highlight of her work includes providing g rief support to zookeepers at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D C\, and being interviewed in the Washington Post for her work as pet loss grief counselor.
\nJessica has provided volunteer counseling for the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing and the Whitman-Walker clinic in Washin gton\, DC\, and has volunteered with both Capital Caring Hospice and House With A Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary. She was also a volunteer counselor for Therapy Aid Coalition\, an organization that provides pro bono counseling to first responders\, healthcare professionals\, and those impacted by na tural disasters and crises. Jessica also has a background in education and consulting. She was the school counselor at Aidan Montessori School in Wa shington\, DC for 13 years and then served as a counseling consultant for Higher Ground Education. In addition to her private practice\, Jessica is a psychotherapist at The Lab School of Washington and part of a group tele health private practice.
\nRaised in Northern Virginia\, Jessica ret urned to that area with her husband after many years of living in DC. She is an outdoors enthusiast and loves hiking\, cycling\, backpacking\, explo ring local trails with her dogs. She is also a competitive rower with her local rowing club. She and her husband said goodbye to his sweet 16 year-o ld Tilly in 2019\, her beloved soul dog Buford in November of 2020\, and t heir wonderful 15 year-old dog Sam in March of 2022. Jessica dedicates her work as a pet loss counselor to them. In April of2022\, Jessica and her h usband adopted a senior hound named Daisy and in July 2022\, welcomed home a new puppy named Oliver.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code pri or to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the follow ing code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPr o Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing ed ucation experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do n ot tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants\ , facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discriminati on or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orienta tion\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, vetera n status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a par ticipant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it dee ms appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offender from the even t with no refund.
\nWorkshop Views Disclaimer
\nThe views expressed by the workshop presenter(s) and participants are their own opinions and do not represent Pro Bono Counsel ing\, and do not imply an endorsement of them or the organizations they re present.
\nTickets: http s://www.eventbrite.com/e/pet-loss-and-grief-tickets-491967787897.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T120000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pet Loss and Grief URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/pet-loss-and-grief/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2023/01/pet-loss-Therapy-Eventbrite-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pet-loss-The rapy-Eventbrite-300x150.png\;300\;150\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounse ling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pet-loss-Therapy-Eventbrite-1024x512.p ng\;1024\;512\;1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2023/01/pet-loss-Therapy-Eventbrite.png\;1920\;960\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pet-loss-and-grief-tickets-49196 7787897 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2592@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Register today to virtually attend Providing Counsel ing Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteering with Pro Bono Counseling\, including the organization’s background and philosophy\, its clients and intake process\, and the resp onsibilities of volunteers during this online webinar.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
\nTuesday\, March 14
\n1:00 – 2:30 PM
\nFeatured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Ne lson-Swain\, MAHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this o nline workshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pr o bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\ , cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional b enefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitor ed. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the start time and pa rticipate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychol ogical 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 Professiona l Counselors and Therapists (Category A) certify that this program meets t he criteria for one credit hour of continuing education for social workers \, professional counselors\, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the fol lowing code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct< /p>\n
Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive con tinuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identitie s. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop par ticipants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate di scrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include bu t are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexu al orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenshi p\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. An yone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately . If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any act ion it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offender fro m the event with no refund.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e /intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-3-14-2023-tickets-481671019987.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T143000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-3/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pro-bono-counseling-3-1 4-2023-tickets-481671019987 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2617@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:2023 Professional Continuing Education Workshop
\nIntroduction to Play Therapy for Mental Health
\nWednesday\, March 22\, 2023\, from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
\nOwen Brown Interfaith Cen ter
\n7246 Cradlerock Way\, Columbia\, MD 21045
\nIN-PERSON Workshop – 4 CE Credits
\nF ee: $49/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Sabra Starnes\, LICW\, LCSW-C\, LCSW\, MEd\, RPT
-S
Session Description:
\nThis wor kshop will explore how play is a therapeutic intervention and assessment t ool to help children\, adolescents\, and families to communicate ideas\, f eelings\, and experiences using non-verbal and verbal play therapeutic int erventions and techniques. This workshop will give a core understanding of play therapy and how it can be applied in various settings and population s. Participants will also explore\, as mental health clinicians in the the rapy room\, that we are not the experts of our clients lived experience an d that we must use a lens of cultural humility in honoring and recognizing our client’s intersectionality.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will be abl e to:
\n\n
Presenter Bio: Sabra Starnes\, LICW\, LCSW-C\, LCSW\, MEd\, RPT-S
\nSabra Starnes is an Independent Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing f or 23 years in the DMV area. She worked for 13 years in the District of Co lumbia Public School System as a School Social Worker. She is the founder and Owner of Next Place Therapy Services\, LLC\, a private practice in Lar go\, Maryland\, where she works with children ages 3-18 years old and thei r families. Furthermore\, she has extensive training and certifications in adoption and attachment\, EMDR\, Sand tray\, Trusted Behavioral Relation Intervention\, Daring Way\, Kinesthetic Storytelling\, and Trauma. And is a local\, national\, and international Speaker and Trainer on Adoption and Foster Care from a personal and professional perspective. She became a Re gistered Play Therapist in 2003 and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor in 2015. Her practice is an approved provider for the Association of Play Therapy. She provides engaging and fun play and sand tray workshops both in-person and online play therapy training for mental health clinicians. p>\n
By registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC ) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespect ful behavior or harassment of workshop participants\, facilitators\, or PB C staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on th e basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, g ender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, ph ysical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy s tatus\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in un acceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, inclu ding warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nWo rkshop Views Disclaimer
\nThe views expressed by the workshop presenter(s) and participants are the ir own opinions and do not represent Pro Bono Counseling\, and do not impl y an endorsement of them or the organizations they represent.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduc tion-to-play-therapy-for-mental-health-tickets-495021792507.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T123000 GEO:+39.187193;-76.845023 LOCATION:Owen Brown Interfaith Center @ 7246 Cradlerock Way\, Columbia\, MD 21045\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Introduction to Play Therapy for Mental Health URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/introduction-to-play-therapy-fo r-mental-health/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/12/Play-Therapy-Eventbrite-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;htt ps://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Play-Therapy-Eve ntbrite-300x150.png\;300\;150\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling.org /wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Play-Therapy-Eventbrite-1024x512.png\;1024\;51 2\;1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/P lay-Therapy-Eventbrite.png\;1920\;960\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-play-therapy-for -mental-health-tickets-495021792507 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2722@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling
\nInteractive Online VOLUNTEER FORUM
\nW ednesday\, March 29
\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM p>\n
FREE
\nState of the Organization – Pro Bono Counseling Executive Director Amy Greensfelder will discuss the state of t he organization\, including a review of 2022\, clinician and client statis tics\, the impact volunteers have made on the state of Maryland\, as well as the strategic direction of PBC for 2023 and beyond.
\nIdea Exchan ge – Join fellow PBC volunteers and staff member facilitators in break out sessions to exchange ideas and provide feedback on organization processes and procedures. Let us know how we can further support the great work you do!
\nREGISTER TODAY TO ATTEND!
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for eve ryone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBC st aff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the ba sis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gende r identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physic al appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy statu s\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable beha vior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacce ptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pro-bono-counseling-volunteer-forum-ti ckets-554450996857.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T130000 LOCATION:Interactive online event SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pro Bono Counseling VOLUNTEER FORUM URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/pro-bono-counseling-volunteer-f orum/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2023/02/PBC-Volunteer-Forum-FLYER-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;h ttps://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PBC-Volunteer- Forum-FLYER-232x300.png\;232\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling .org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PBC-Volunteer-Forum-FLYER-791x1024.png\;79 1\;1024\;1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/202 3/02/PBC-Volunteer-Forum-FLYER.png\;1483\;1920\; X-COST:FREE X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pro-bono-counseling-volunteer-fo rum-tickets-554450996857 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2811@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:2023 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nPursuing Congruence: Supporting Clients Through Gender Exploration
\nWednesday\, April 12\, 2023\, from 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
\nOnline Workshop – 3 CE Credits
\nFee: $39/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
Featur ed Presenters: Jessica R. Rothstein\, PsyD\, and Ray Moneypenny\, LCSW-C < /strong>
\nSession Description: This course is designed for therapists and mental health professionals who want to build competency i n working with gender diverse and transgender clients. This workshop will guide clinicians through different aspects of transition and language arou nd gender identity\, as well as helping them build awareness of cisgender privilege.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participa nt will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Jessica Rothstein\, PsyD
\nJessica R. Rothstein\, Ps y.D. (she/her) is the owner of Collaborative Pathways Counseling and Consu lting\, LLC. As a white\, Cisgender female\, she is dedicated to operating from a culturally humble perspective. She is well known for her work with transgender individuals\, and their family members\, and regularly conduc ts Gender Affirming Surgery assessments. She treats individuals ages 14-65 years old and provides couples and family therapy. From a clinical standp oint\, she aims to provide patients an environment where they are seen as a whole\, and can learn to identify their strengths\, along with the aspec ts of self they seek to change.
\nDr. Roths tein is a graduate of Loyola University in Maryland\, earning her master’s degree in 2006 and her Doctorate in 2009. She has advanced training in cl inical supervision. Along with LGBTQ affirming care\, she is passionate ab out ethics\, self-care\, and insurance-based practice. She is frequently a sked to offer consultation and training on these topics.
\nPresenter Bio: Ray Moneypenny\, LCSW-C
\nRay Stirba Moneype nny\, LCSW-C (they/them) is a Queer- and trans-identified clinician with a passion for providing affirming care to LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults nav igating gender transition or coming to terms with their sexuality. Ray has years of experience in many modalities of trauma-informed care and strive s to integrate experiences in the queer community with the latest research and development of clinical work and process. Ray is a full-time therapis t at Collaborative Pathways Counseling and Consulting\, LLC and also serve s as a consultant helping to educate other mental health and allied profes sionals.
\nRay’s clinical background is primarily in workin g with survivors of trauma\, individuals managing diagnoses of anxiety and depression\, LGBTQI+ adults\, teens\, and their families\, and individual s and couples navigating alternative lifestyles such as BDSM and non-monog amy. Ray has a variety of experiences as an educator\, including as a seco ndary mathematics teacher\, training other cli nicians in trauma-informed and LGBTQ-affirming care\, and providing sex-po sitive psychoeducation to adults.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event \, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive contin uing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop partic ipants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discr imination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include but a re 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. Anyon e asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. I f a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offender from t he event with no refund.
\nWorkshop Views Disclaimer
\nThe views expressed by the workshop presenter(s) and participants are their own opi nions and do not represent Pro Bono Counseling\, and do not imply an endor sement of them or the organizations they represent.
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T121500 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pursuing Congruence: Supporting Clients Through Gender Exploration URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/pursuing-congruence-supporting- clients-through-gender-exploration-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2023/01/workshop-Eventbrite-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:/ /www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/workshop-Eventbrite- 300x150.png\;300\;150\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-cont ent/uploads/2023/01/workshop-Eventbrite-1024x512.png\;1024\;512\;1\,full\; https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/workshop-Even tbrite.png\;2160\;1080\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pursuing-congruence-supporting-c lients-through-gender-exploration-tickets-495293505207 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2739@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nTuesday\, April 18
\n2:30 – 4:00 PM
\nFeatur ed Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical Direc tor Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swain\, MA HS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\ , clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current clinica l practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, an d racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of prov iding pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online sess ion.
\nPlease review your information and email address carefully be fore completing your registration. Your complete name and license type wil l be entered on your CE certificate\, and the email address you enter is w here all meeting information and your certificate will be sent.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logge
d on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event
in order to earn CE credit.
\n
Pro Bono Co unseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains resp onsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (C ategory A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hou r of continuing education for social workers\, professional counselors\, a nd therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this event\ , all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\n< p>Workshop Code of Conduct\nPro Bono Counseling (P BC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience f or everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespe ctful 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 unacceptabl e behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, inc luding warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/providing-counseling-pro-bon o-4-18-2023-tickets-569930887627.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T160000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/providing-counseling-pro-bono-c linical-applications-for-volunteers/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2023/03/PBCP-Volunteer-Training-3-e1677784610657-150x150.png\;150\;15 0\;1\,medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03 /PBCP-Volunteer-Training-3-e1677784610657-300x139.png\;300\;139\;1\,large\ ;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PBCP-Volunte er-Training-3-e1677784610657-1024x474.png\;1024\;474\;1\,full\;https://www .probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PBCP-Volunteer-Training- 3-e1677784610657.png\;1295\;600\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/providing-counseling-pro-bono-4- 18-2023-tickets-569930887627 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2517@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Conv ersations over Chai
\nA FREE bimonthly virtual community forum for South Asian Marylanders
\nTuesday\, April 18\, 2023 at 6:30 PM
\nFeatured Facilitator: Harita Raja\, MD
\nForum Topic: Finding Your Identity
\nJoin Pro Bono Counseling’s CHAI program as we kic k off the bimonthly series\, “Conversations over Chai.” Featured facilitat or\, Dr. Harita Raja\, will moderate a virtual discussion on topics releva nt to South Asian Marylander community members. This forum will be held on the third Tuesday every other month. The next topic for discussion will b e: Finding Your Identity
\nAdditional topics planned for upcoming s essions include:
\nReserve your spot today!
\nFacilitator Bio:
Harita Raja\, MD is a board certifie d reproductive psychiatrist who specializes in women’s mental health. Dr. Raja founded Bethesda Women’s Mental Health to provide women with a place to obtain compassionate and evidence based psychiatric care. Dr. Raja is d edicated to educating women and the community about women’s mental health and the avenues for treatment using a holistic perspective.
\nDr. Ra ja received her medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany\, NY. She completed her psychiatry residency at Medstar Georgetown University H ospital\, in Washington\, DC\, after serving as chief resident in her fina l year. Dr. Raja has published numerous articles and a book chapter about women’s mental health. She has also presented her work at various local an d national psychiatric meetings. Dr. Raja is dedicated to educating women and the community about women’s mental health and the options for treatmen t using a holistic perspective.
\n\nSession wil l be held online via Zoom.
\nBy registering for this event\, all partici pants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWor kshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedica ted to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone o f all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavio r 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 ident ity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appe arance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, rac e\, 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 warnin g or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nTickets: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/conversations-over-chai-tickets-580722264927.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T193000 LOCATION:Virtual Forum SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Conversations over Chai URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/conversations-over-chai/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/09/CHAI-Logo_EVENTBRITE-1-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;http s://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CHAI-Logo_EVENTBR ITE-1-300x150.png\;300\;150\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/w p-content/uploads/2022/09/CHAI-Logo_EVENTBRITE-1-1024x512.png\;1024\;512\; 1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CHAI -Logo_EVENTBRITE-1.png\;1920\;960\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-over-chai-tickets- 580722264927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2762@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:2023 Professional C ontinuing Education Workshop
\nHolding in the Balance: Promo ting Creative Self-Expression in Therapy
\nMonday\, April 24\, 2023\, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
\nPBC O ffice/HASA Auditorium
\n5900 Metro Drive\, Baltimor e\, MD 21215
\nIN-PERSON Workshop – 2 CE Credits
\nFee: $29/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clini cians
\nFeatured Presenter: Cathy Goucher\, MA\, ATR-BC\, LC PAT\, LCPC
\nSession Description:
\nLearn about the licensed practice of Art Therapy in the State of Maryland and the core beliefs that inform art therapy as a clinical practice. Holding in the balance that cl inicians broadly seek relational\, meaningful ways to support client self- expression\, attendees will engage in hands-on opportunities to experience the connections and narratives possible through non-verbal process-orient ed methods.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the e nd of this presentation\, the participant will be able to:
\nP resenter Bio:
\nCathy Goucher\, MA\, ATR-BC is a Licensed C linical Professional Art Therapist (LCPAT) who has been in private practic e and in special education settings for over twenty-five years. In 2010\, Cathy helped found Make Studio\, a non-profit\, progressive art studio for adult artists with disabilities. Cathy is also the Founding Director\, no w Department Chair\, for the art therapy programs at Notre Dame of Marylan d University (2018). The department includes an undergraduate major in art therapy and a CAAHEP accredited MA in Art Therapy graduate training progr am. The graduate program\, the only in Maryland\, has successfully launche d twenty graduate students to date and works to prepare clinicians who wil l give back to and meaningfully serve their communities through delivery o f culturally attuned\, social justice forward\, inclusive art therapy prac tices.
\nBy registering for this event\, a ll participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\n< strong>Workshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectf ul 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\, ge nder identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, phy sical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy st atus\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable b ehavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in una cceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, includ ing warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nWork shop Views Disclaimer
\nT he 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.
\n div>\n2023 Professional Cont inuing Education Online Webinar
\nDecolonized Healing: Under standing Treatment in the Native Community
\nWednes day\, May 10\, 2023\, from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
\nOnli ne Workshop – 1.5 CE Credits
\nFee: $25/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: M ercia Cummings\, LCPC
\nSession Description: Native Americans and Alaskan Natives have experienced many inequities s
ince European contact\, including the Federal Government policies that for
ced the removal of indigenous off their land\, culture and being placed in
boarding schools\, which led to the separation of families. In this train
ing\, participants will work to understand the impact of intergenerational
trauma\, including traumatic stress\, attachment\, PTSD\, and resiliency.
At the end\, participants will also develop basic understanding and strat
egies to assist NA/AI to build emotional awareness\, self-regulation\, com
munity healing\, integrating cultural wisdom into services and practices.<
/p>\n Learning Objectives: At the end of this p
resentation\, the participant will be able to: • Describe factors of generational historica
l and cultural trauma in the consideration of behavioral health treatment
with American Indians and Alaska Natives • Explain three implement
ation strategies to use practice based (culture and community alongside of
evidence-based practices with American Indians and Alaska Natives with th
e utilization of trauma informed practice • Evaluate cultural barr
iers to treatment engagement • Identify two techniques to develop
self-awareness and integrate it into trauma informed treatment
Presenter Bio: Mercia Cummings\, LCPC
\nMercia Cummings is an Afro Indigenous Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Approved Supervisor\, comes with 25 years in the mental h ealth field. She is the Clinical Director at Native American LifeLines\, a s well as the co- owner of Illumine LLC a mental health private practice i n Southern Maryland. Mercia comes with holistic values and utilizes a broa der cultural lens\, as well as healing traditions that include being a reg istered 500 Hour Yoga Instructor\, Mindfulness Educator\, and Second Level Reiki Practitioner. Having worked in various supportive capacities with u nderserved communities\, including individuals with development disabiliti es\, homeless shelters\, girls group home\, domestic violence shelter\, ch ildren experiencing trauma and other non-profit agencies\; she recognizes the impact trauma has on the individual\, family and community\; especiall y the Native/Indigenous communities in the United States.
\nMercia i s charismatic and passionate approach is strongly influenced by her Indige nous culture (Piscataway Conoy) and Buddhist faith\, she is able to use cr eative\, holistic\, eclectic and energized approach to encourage her clien ts to connect to their authentic selves\, mind\, body and spirit. She beli eves in healing not just impacting the individual\, but the community thro ugh language\, music\, arts\, and culture. Mercia is licensed in Maryland\ , Virginia\, and Washington D.C. providing face to face and tele mental he alth to engage her clients.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code pr ior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session .
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providi ng a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrou nds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassmen t of workshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We d o not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristic s that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expres sion\, 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 c omply 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.
\nWorkshop View s Disclaimer
\nThe views expressed by the workshop presente r(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.
\n< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nWednesday\, May 17
\n9:00 – 10:30 AM
\nFeatu red Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical Dire ctor Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swain\, M AHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop \, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono service s
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current clinic al practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, a nd racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of pro viding pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a cod e prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online ses sion.
\nPlease review your information and email address carefully b efore completing your registration. Your complete name and license type wi ll be entered on your CE certificate\, and the email address you enter is where all meeting information and your certificate will be sent.
\n< strong>*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logg ed on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
Pro Bono C ounseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains res ponsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Socia l Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists ( Category A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit ho ur of continuing education for social workers\, professional counselors\, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this event \, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling ( PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disresp ectful 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\, pregnanc y status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptab le behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, in cluding warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund. p>\n
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/providing-counseling-pro-bo no-5-17-2023-tickets-569935681967.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T103000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/providing-counseling-pro-bono-c linical-applications-for-volunteers-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2023/03/PBCP-Volunteer-Training-3-e1677784610657-150x150.png\;150\;15 0\;1\,medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03 /PBCP-Volunteer-Training-3-e1677784610657-300x139.png\;300\;139\;1\,large\ ;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PBCP-Volunte er-Training-3-e1677784610657-1024x474.png\;1024\;474\;1\,full\;https://www .probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PBCP-Volunteer-Training- 3-e1677784610657.png\;1295\;600\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/providing-counseling-pro-bono-5- 17-2023-tickets-569935681967 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2817@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:2023 Professional Cont inuing Education Online Webinar
\nGrief Explored: Facilitati ng Growth in Grief in the Adult Population
\nThursd ay\, June 8\, 2023\, from 12:00 PM – 2:10 PM
\nOnli ne Workshop – Two (2) CE Credits
\nFee: $29/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presente r: Carrie Boone\, MSW\, LCSW-C\, CGP
\nSession Desc ription: This workshop will explore various elements of grief and loss in the adult population and their impact on determining a client’s g rowth in their grief journey.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will be able t o:
\nPresenter Bio: Carrie Boone\, MSW\, LCSW-C\ , CGP
\nPsychotherapist Carrie Boone\, LCSW-C\, is licensed in the state of Maryland. She holds a master’s degree in Social Work. Car rie enjoys motivating and inspiring others to being the best version of th emselves.
\nCarrie believes that we all possess inner strength and r esilience that once channeled\, can improve our lives in a positive way. S he utilizes a strengths-based and collaborative approach to assist others in recognizing challenges and formulating plans to overcome them. Accordin g Abraham Maslow\, “In any given moment\, we have two options: to step for ward into growth or to step back into safety.”
\nCarrie has experien ce in working with a diverse population of clients to navigate complex iss ues. She holds a certification as a grief professional and enjoys helping others charter their own personal journeys.
\nCarrie is also a self- published author of a book about Grief and Loss titled: Unbelievable G rief: Incredible Grace. To check out the latest inspiration Carrie ha s to offer or to purchase a copy of her book visit her website at www.insp irationbycarrie.com
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to t he webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session. p>\n
By registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code o f Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to provi ding a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgr ounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassm ent of workshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characterist ics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expr ession\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, bod y size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicit y\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, P BC may take any action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelli ng the offender from the event with no refund.
\nWorkshop Views Discl aimer
\nThe views expressed by the workshop presenter(s) an d participants are their own opinions and do not represent Pro Bono Counse ling\, and do not imply an endorsement of them or the organizations they r epresent.
\nRSVP to attend Pro Bono Counseling ’s Gratitude Gathering!
\nJoin us as we honor and celebrate P BC’s volunteers for the impact they make each year to ensure all Marylande rs have access to the mental health care they need\, as well as our suppor ters and community partners.
\nPBC will also award the CHAI Radha Pathak Humanitarian Award\, which h onors the memory of Dr. Radha Pathak’s benevolent spirit in helping others \, to Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller\, for her work on destigmatizing and increasing access to mental health care.
\nThursday\, June 8
\n4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
\nPBC’s Office Auditorium
\n5900 Metro Drive
\nBaltimore\, MD 21215
\nFREE event – Please RSVP in advance.< /span>
\nAppetizers and light refr eshments will be served.
\nTickets are limited so RSVP to celebrate today!
\nTickets: https://www.even tbrite.com/e/pbc-gratitude-gathering-tickets-580703258077.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T190000 LOCATION:PBC Office Auditorium @ 5900 Metro Drive\, Baltimore\, MD 21215 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:PBC’s Gratitude Gathering URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/pbcs-gratitude-gathering/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2023/03/Gratitude-Gathering-Sponsor-Form-e1680185398831-150x150.png\; 150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/03/Gratitude-Gathering-Sponsor-Form-e1680185398831-300x122.png\;300\; 122\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/0 3/Gratitude-Gathering-Sponsor-Form-e1680185398831-1024x417.png\;1024\;417\ ;1\,full\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Gra titude-Gathering-Sponsor-Form-e1680185398831.png\;2510\;1023\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pbc-gratitude-gathering-tickets- 580703258077 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2857@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Counseling
\n20 23 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nChalle nging Behavior in Young People: A Neurodiversity Affirming Approach
\nMonday\, June 12\, 2023\, from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
\nOnline Workshop – 1.5 CE Credits
\nFee: $25/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nSess ion Description: Participants will explore neurodiversity-affirmi ng strategies to use to understand child behavior and respond to it in col laborative and effective ways. Participants will be introduced to concepts that step away from behaviorism-based approaches and towards approaches i n neuroscience and connection.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will be able to:
\nPres enter Bio: Courtney Hart\, LCSW-C
\nCourtn ey Hart\, LCSW-C\, RYT 500\, RCYT\, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker a nd Board Approved Supervisor who founded Healing Hart Wellness\, a pediatr ic mental health and wellness practice in 2018. A curious and analytical p erson by nature\, in her first few positions\, which included a non-public school\, pediatric inpatient programs\, and residential treatment\, Court ney found herself questioning the standard approaches. It didn’t seem like anything she was “supposed” to do was working to regulate or de-escalate her clients. Courtney set out on a path to figure out how to intervene in a values-aligned way\, determined to approach clients with the goal to und erstand and support them as individuals rather than modifying behavior. Th rough research\, training\, and learning from those with lived experience\ , Courtney began to carve out her niche\, supporting ADHDers and Autistic young people and their families along with providing neurodiversity-affirm ing OCD treatment. She utilizes child-centered play\, animal-assisted inte rventions\, acceptance and commitment therapy\, a neurodiversity-affirming approach to exposure and response prevention\, inference-based CBT\, and Autistic-centered therapy in sessions. In addition to supporting her pheno menal team of mental health and wellness providers at Healing Hart Wellnes s\, Courtney also runs\, Therefore I Learn\, which provides children’s yog a teacher training\, training in mindfulness for young people\, and more. When Courtney isn’t working\, you can find her starting random projects at home\, playing fetch with her dogs\, scouring the internet to research to pics of interest\, reading\, playing video games\, or listening to music.< /p>\n
< em>Workshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\ , all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\n< p>Workshop Code of Conduct\nPro Bono Counseling (P BC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience f or everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespe ctful 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 unacceptabl e behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, inc luding warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nWorkshop Views Disclaimer
\nThe views express ed by the workshop presenter(s) and participants are their own opinions an d do not represent Pro Bono Counseling\, and do not imply an endorsement o f them or the organizations they represent.
\n< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nWednesday\, June 21
\n9:00 – 10:30 AM
\nFeat ured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical Dir ector Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swain\, MAHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online worksho p\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono servic es
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current clini cal practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of pr oviding pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a co de prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online se ssion.
\nPlease review your information and email address carefully before completing your registration. Your complete name and license type w ill be entered on your CE certificate\, and the email address you enter is where all meeting information and your certificate will be sent.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be log ged on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire even t in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponso r continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains re sponsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Soci al Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (Category A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit h our of continuing education for social workers\, professional counselors\, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this even t\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experienc e for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disre spectful 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: gende r\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability \, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregna ncy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unaccept able 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.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/providing-counseling-pro- bono-6-21-2023-tickets-569944708967.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T103000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/providing-counseling-pro-bono-c linical-applications-for-volunteers-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2023/03/PBCP-Volunteer-Training-3-e1677784610657-150x150.png\;150\;15 0\;1\,medium\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03 /PBCP-Volunteer-Training-3-e1677784610657-300x139.png\;300\;139\;1\,large\ ;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PBCP-Volunte er-Training-3-e1677784610657-1024x474.png\;1024\;474\;1\,full\;https://www .probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PBCP-Volunteer-Training- 3-e1677784610657.png\;1295\;600\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/providing-counseling-pro-bono-6- 21-2023-tickets-569944708967 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2916@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Couns eling
\n2023 Professional Continuing Education Online Webin ar
\nDiversity in Veteran Identity
\nMonday\, June 26\, 2023\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – One (1) CE Credit
\nFee: $19/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Pre senter: Alicia Lucksted\, PhD
\nSession Description : This workshop will present the clinical relevance of viewing “V eteran” as a social identity for those who have served in the military\, a nd the usefulness of looking at it through both classic (three-factor) ide ntity theory and more recent multi-dimensional identity conceptualizations . The presenter will offer Veterans’ own examples of important facets of “ Veteran identity” (how Veterans think of themselves as Veterans) beyond co mmon societal images\, how Veteran identity may vary based on personal fac tors such as gender and subjective military experience. The workshop will include a discussion of practical implications such as how mismatches betw een therapeutic messages and identity can lead to unwelcome effects\, and how being aware of Veteran identity diversity may help therapists suggest more fitting resources.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Alicia Lucksted\, PhD
\nAlicia Lucksted is a clinical-community research psychologist at the Veterans Administration VISN-5 MIRECC (Mental Illness Research\, Education\, and Clinical Center) which focuses on the recovery-paradigm of services and treatments for seri ous mental illnesses. She has long-time experience in creating and testing psychosocial mental health interventions\, qualitative and mixed methods research\, service-users experiences of therapeutic services\, and stigma as an impediment to mental health recovery\, among other areas.
\nWorksho p registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom a nd participate in the online session.
\nBy regist ering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following co de of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nP ro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing e ducation 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 discriminat ion or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orient ation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veter an status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone aske d to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a pa rticipant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it de ems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offender from the eve nt with no refund.
\nWorkshop Views Disclaimer
\nThe v iews expressed by the workshop presenter(s) and participants are their own opinions and do not represent Pro Bono Counseling\, and do not imply an e ndorsement of them or the organizations they represent.
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-in-veteran -identity-tickets-651150206797?aff=oddtdtcreator.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T130000 LOCATION:Online continuing education workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Diversity in Veteran Identity URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/diversity-in-veteran-identity/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2023/01/workshop-Eventbrite-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:/ /www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/workshop-Eventbrite- 300x150.png\;300\;150\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-cont ent/uploads/2023/01/workshop-Eventbrite-1024x512.png\;1024\;512\;1\,full\; https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/workshop-Even tbrite.png\;2160\;1080\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-in-veteran-identity-ti ckets-651150206797?aff=oddtdtcreator END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2925@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nTuesday\, July 18
\n10:00 – 11:30 AM
\nFeatu red Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical Dire ctor Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swain\, M AHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop \, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono service s
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current clinic al practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, a nd racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of pro viding pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a cod e prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online ses sion.
\nPlease review your information and email address carefully b efore completing your registration. Your complete name and license type wi ll be entered on your CE certificate\, and the email address you enter is where all meeting information and your certificate will be sent.
\n< strong>*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logg ed on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
Pro Bono C ounseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains res ponsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Socia l Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists ( Category A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit ho ur of continuing education for social workers\, professional counselors\, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this event \, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling ( PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disresp ectful 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\, pregnanc y status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptab le behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, in cluding warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund. p>\n
< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nTuesday\, August 8
\n1:00 – 2:30 PM
\nFeatur ed Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LMSW\; Clinical Direc tor Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swain\, MA HS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop\ , clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current clinica l practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, an d racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of prov iding pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online sess ion.
\nPlease review your information and email address carefully be fore completing your registration. Your complete name and license type wil l be entered on your CE certificate\, and the email address you enter is w here all meeting information and your certificate will be sent.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logge
d on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event
in order to earn CE credit.
\n
Pro Bono Co unseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains resp onsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (C ategory A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hou r of continuing education for social workers\, professional counselors\, a nd therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this event\ , all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\n< p>Workshop Code of Conduct\nPro Bono Counseling (P BC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience f or everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespe ctful 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 unacceptabl e behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, inc luding warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\n< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nTuesday\, September 12
\n2:00 – 3:30 PM
\nFe atured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LCSW\; Clinical D irector Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swain\ , MAHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online works hop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono serv ices
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current cli nical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\ , and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nPlease review your information and email address carefull y 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.
\n< p>*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be l ogged on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire ev ent in order to earn CE credit.\n\n
Pro Bon o Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to spon sor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of So cial Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapist s (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.
\nBy registering for this ev ent\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counselin g (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experien ce for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disr espectful 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: gend er\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disabilit y\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregn ancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unaccep table 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 .
\n2023 Professional Co ntinuing Education Online Webinar
\nMental Health\, Social M edia and Empowerment: Navigating Client Experiences with Information Onlin e
\nFriday\, September 22\, 2023\, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – Two (2) CE Credits
\nFee: $29/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinici ans
\nFeatured Presenter: Yim Register
\nAt the end of this presentation\ , the participant will be able to:
\nP resenter Bio: Yim Register
\nYim Register (they/them) is a PhD candidate at the University of Washington studying tr auma-informed AI education. They combine their personal trauma history wit h their expertise in cognitive science\, artificial intelligence\, and soc ial justice. Their work spans trauma-informed educational practices\, and the ways in which AI algorithms perpetuate harm to marginalized population s. They have published research describing how social media algorithms can exacerbate trauma and have developed methods for trauma-informed AI educa tion tackling these issues. They celebrate opportunities for joy\, healing \, and justice — and infuse those principles into everything they do with technology and beyond. They are guided by optimism that together we can cr eate a better world.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.< /p>\n
By registering for this event\, all participants ag ree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Co de of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to p roviding a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all ba ckgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or har assment of workshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form . We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characte ristics 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\, ethn icity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expecte d to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior \, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, including warning or exp elling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nWorkshop Views D isclaimer
\nThe views expressed by the workshop presenter(s ) and participants are their own opinions and do not represent Pro Bono Co unseling\, and do not imply an endorsement of them or the organizations th ey represent.
\nSupervisor Support Consultation Group
\nTopic – for Pro Bono Counseling Supervisor Volunteers to engage in cons ultation regarding questions or difficulties they have with supervisees or with providing supervision in general
\nLed by Harriet Mauer\, LCSW
\nWill be held virtually once a month on the first Monday f rom 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
\nHarriet Mauer\, LCSW bio:
\nHarriet Mauer\, LCSW in New York\, is a retired social worker with signif icant clinical and supervisory experience. She has over 50 years of rich e xperience supervising clinicians and providing therapy to children\, adole scents\, young adults\, and families through Good Shepherd Services in New York City (NYC)\, which is a youth development agency serving over 30\,00 0 youth and families in NYC annually. Later\, as the Director of Social Se rvices Residential Services\, she participated in various advisory groups pertaining to workforce and life-skill development\, youth aging-out of fo ster care challenges\, and trauma-related issues. In this role\, she was a certified instructor for masters-level social work student interns. She h as provided clinical supervision to approximately 1000 clinicians and clin ician supervisors throughout her career. Most recently\, over the past 12 years since retiring\, she continues to do some clinical supervision and m entoring of social work interns\, clinical providers and clinical supervis ors/administrative staff. Harriet shared\, “I am interested in volunteerin g with PBC [through leading a consultation group] because I value its miss ion and target populations. Additionally\, while I have had many varied ta sks and roles over my career\, clinical supervision is one of the primary areas that I most enjoy and feel a meaningful level of competence to suppo rt and enable competency and empowerment in other social workers.”
\nFor more information\, email PBC Outreach Coordinator at YSwain@ProBonoCo unseling.org
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T130000 LOCATION:Online consultation group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=1MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Supervisor Support Consultation Group URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/supervisor-support-consultation -group/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3065@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:
< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nWednesday\, October 11
\n1:00 – 2:30 PM
\nFe atured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LCSW\; Clinical D irector Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swain\ , MAHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online works hop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono serv ices
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current cli nical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\ , and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nPlease review your information and email address carefull y 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.
\n< p>*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be l ogged on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire ev ent in order to earn CE credit.\n\n
Pro Bon o Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to spon sor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of So cial Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapist s (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.
\nBy registering for this ev ent\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counselin g (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experien ce for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disr espectful 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: gend er\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disabilit y\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregn ancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unaccep table 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 .
\nPro Bono Counseling
\n2023 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nWork ing with Interpreters for Language Access in Mental Health Care p>\n
Tuesday\, October 24\, 2023\, from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
\nOnline Workshop – 1.5 CE Credits
\nFee: $19/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nSession Description: This workshop will present best pra ctices for clinicians working with interpreters to serve non- or limited-E nglish-proficient clients. Workshop content will cover areas including the role of the interpreter and its limits\, practices to create the most eff ective interpreting environment before\, during\, and after a session\, ti ps for how to remain client centered while working with an interpreter\, a nd other content to increase clinicians’ confidence in working with interp reters.
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Learning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will be able to:
\nPresente r Bio: Rebekah Grafton
\nRebekah Grafton i s the Training and Technical Assistance Specialist in the Language Access Program at Ayuda. In this role\, she prepares and provides trainings to le gal and victim services non-profits on language access\, best practices fo r working with interpreters\, and using Ayuda’s language access services. She also coordinates and facilitates specialized trainings for interpreter s working in legal and victim settings and manages the onboarding of new i nterpreters to Ayuda’s interpreter banks. Additionally\, she advises non-p rofit service providers on questions regarding their language access needs and provides general assistance to both service providers and interpreter s working with Ayuda’s banks.
\nRebekah previously spent two years a s a Language Access Coordinator for Ayuda\, coordinating interpretation an d translation services for non-profit legal service providers and law firm s in DC and Maryland. Additionally\, she has experience working with refug ee agencies in reception and placement and English education\, and she occ asionally works as a freelance translator. Rebekah holds a bachelor’s degr ee in Linguistics and French from Georgetown University\, and a certificat e in Advanced Arabic Language and Culture from the American University in Cairo.
\nPresenter Bio: Sean Heyneman
\nSean Heyneman is a Language Access Manager at Ayuda. The Language Acc ess Program trains interpreters\, educates service providers\, advocates f or enforcement and amendment of local and federal language access laws\, a nd arranges interpretation and translation services for dozens of nonprofi ts throughout the DC metropolitan area.
\nSean oversees the coordina tion of interpretation and translation for nonprofit organizations providi ng victims services for their Maryland clients. He also oversees trainings for interpreters on working in a victim services setting and\, for victim service providers\, on best practices regarding interpretation\, language access\, and use of Ayuda’s interpreter banks.
\nSean has previousl y trained public health workers for the COVID-19 response and has several years of experience in teaching\, teacher training\, and international dev elopment in the educational and cultural spheres. Sean received his MS in Environment & Sustainability at University of Michigan\, and his BA in Int ernational Relations from State University of New York\, College at Genese o.
\nB y registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the foll owing code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct p>\n
Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive cont inuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities . We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop part icipants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate dis crimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexua l orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship \, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Any one asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any acti on it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nWorkshop Views Disclaimer
\nThe views expressed by the workshop presenter(s) and participants are t heir own opinions and do not represent Pro Bono Counseling\, and do not im ply an endorsement of them or the organizations they represent.
\nPro Bono Counseling will be an exhibitor at the 2023 annual LCPCM Fall Conference
\nStop by to lear n about the benefits of volunteering with PBC!
\nTickets: https://lcpcm.org/event-5399631?Calenda rViewType=1&SelectedDate=10/24/2023.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T120000 LOCATION:MARTIN'S CROSSWINDS\, GREENBELT\, MD SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2023 ANNUAL LCPCM FALL CONFERENCE URL:https://www.probonocounseling.org/event/2023-annual-lcpcm-fall-conferen ce/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/upl oads/2023/10/LCPCMlogo500-150x115.jpg\;150\;115\;1\,medium\;https://www.pr obonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LCPCMlogo500-300x69.jpg\;30 0\;69\;1\,large\;https://www.probonocounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/LCPCMlogo500.jpg\;500\;115\; X-TICKETS-URL:https://lcpcm.org/event-5399631?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDa te=10/24/2023 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3086@www.probonocounseling.org DTSTAMP:20240317T100705Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:info@probonocounseling.org\; www.probonocounseling.org DESCRIPTION:2023 Professional Co ntinuing Education Online Webinar
\nUnderstanding the Impact of Crime on Victims’ Mental Health and Well-Being
\nFee: $29/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presente rs: Dr. Paulette Williams-Tillery and Melinda Lawson
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, th e participant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Paulette Wi lliams-Tillery\, PhD\, LMSW
\nDr. Paulette Williams-Tillery is a hig hly experienced educator in the field of social work\, with over 15 years of experience working with underserved populations. She has also worked as a program development manager and trainer for more than 10 years. In her role as Department Chair of the Social Work Department\, she developed and successfully obtained accreditation for the social work program under the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
\nWith a background in social work\, Dr. Tillery is dedicated to assisting individuals and com munities affected by grief\, as well as complex and intergenerational trau ma. She utilizes a diverse range of therapeutic approaches when working wi th individuals impacted by conditions such as PTSD\, CPTSD\, and Vicarious Trauma\, during her time as a therapist at the Urban Trauma Counseling Ce nter.
\nPreviously\, Dr. Tillery served as the Director of the Homic ide Survivor Advocacy Program at Roberta’s House\, where she provided supp ort and services to victims affected by various types of loss\, particular ly due to homicide. Currently\, she holds the position of Assistant Profes sor at Coppin State College’s Department of Social Work.
\nDr. Tille ry’s research interests focus on trauma\, crime victims\, grief in the Bla ck Community\, and adult learners within higher education institutions.
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Pres enter Bio: Melinda Lawson
\nMelinda Lawson is the Director of Survivor Advocacy at Roberta’s House
\nMelinda L awson has always had an interest in thanatology without knowing that it wa s even a thing. That interest led her to a degree in thanatology. With the help of the Frederick County Board of Education\, she started two bereave ment programs for her practicum in Frederick\, Maryland\, for children who se parents and grandparents had died.
\nAs a twenty-year retired mil itary wife\, her family retired close to the Fort Meade Military Installat ion. She worked with the military service members\, providing service to t hose who serve by counseling service members going away to war and teachin g death notification classes.
\nShe got a fulfilling position at the Hospice of the Chesapeake coordinating services for dying veterans\, help ing them get the recognition that they may not have received in the milita ry.
\nIt seemed that death would be her career path in her role at t he Living Legacy Foundation\, coordinating tissue donation and family serv ices. While in this position\, she helped families in their darkest hours to make the most difficult decision to donate their loved one’s tissue\, s uch as corneas\, to give the gift of sight to one or two people.
\nF inally\, she landed the position of director for the Homicide Survivor Tra nsformation Project and Rays of Hope Program. She is responsible for progr am development and implementation\, measuring outcomes\, and overseeing da y-to-day operations.
\nShe has a Bachelor’s in Developmental Psychol ogy\, a Master’s in Human Services\, a Master’s in Thanatology\, and in th e process of completing her PhD in Human Services.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\, all par ticipants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a po sitive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of wo rkshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not t olerate 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 re ligion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply i mmediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may ta ke any action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the of fender from the event with no refund.
\nWorkshop Views Disclaimer
\nThe views expressed by the workshop presenter(s) and partici pants are their own opinions and do not represent Pro Bono Counseling\, an d do not imply an endorsement of them or the organizations they represent.
\n2023 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nCOVID and Beyond: Providing Care for Clients with Chronic Health Challenges
\nTuesday\, November 14\ , 2023\, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
\nOnline Workshop – Two (2) CE Credits
\nFee: $29/person
\nFREE for Act ive PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Karen E. Latus\, LMSW
\nSession Description: The CO VID-19 pandemic and resulting recognition of post-viral syndromes such as Long COVID have highlighted some of the concerns individuals with chronic health conditions have been experiencing for decades. While chronic physic al health challenges have significant impacts on emotional wellbeing\, it is often difficult for patients to find mental health professionals who ar e educated and equipped to provide appropriate support. This presentation will familiarize mental health clinicians with these challenges\, explore how to navigate practical and emotional barriers to client participation i n therapy\, and prepare clinicians to engage in more reparative therapeuti c relationships with clients who have often experienced harm from the very systems that are supposed to provide care and relief.
\nLea rning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the p articipant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Karen Latus\, LMSW
Karen E. Latus is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) whose areas of fo cus are school social work\, immigration\, trauma\, and anti-racism educat ion. She spent nearly two decades in secondary education\, teaching Spanis h and American Sign Language (ASL)\, and by integrating classroom instruct ion and school social work\, she designed and coordinated a bilingual inte rvention program for undocumented and unaccompanied minors that the Americ an Council for School Social Work recognized as a model of best practice. Karen was named one of 9 finalists for the State of Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year award in 2018 and honored with the 2019 Community Impact Award b y the Tennessee Conference on Social Welfare.
\nIn addition to being the board president of Serving Immigrants (a Tennessee-based nonprofit th at provides pro bono mental health evaluations for asylum seekers)\, she c urrently serves as an adjunct professor and field instructor for the Unive rsity of Tennessee College of Social Work\, an adjunct professor for East Tennessee State University’s social work program and a SAMHSA-funded consu ltant for the University of Maryland School of Social Work.
\nWorkshop re gistrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and p articipate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PB C) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience fo r everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespec tful behavior or harassment of workshop participants\, facilitators\, or P BC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on t he basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, p hysical 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 u nacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, incl uding warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nThe views expressed by the workshop presenter(s) and participants are their own opinions and do not r epresent Pro Bono Counseling\, and do not imply an endorsement of them or the organizations they represent.
\n< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nWednesday\, November 15
\n9:00 – 10:30 AM
\nFeatured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LCSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swai n\, MAHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online wor kshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono se rvices
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current c linical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultura l\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits o f providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the onlin e session.
\nPlease review your information and email address carefu lly before completing your registration. Your complete name and license ty pe will be entered on your CE certificate\, and the email address you ente r is where all meeting information and your certificate will be sent.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must b e logged on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to s ponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintai ns responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therap ists (Category A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one cre dit hour of continuing education for social workers\, professional counsel ors\, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counse ling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education exper ience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate d isrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants\, facilitator s\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassm ent on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: g ender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disabi lity\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pr egnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unac ceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant enga ges in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriat e\, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no ref und.
\n2023 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nIntroduction to Problem Gambling and Screening To ols for Gambling Disorder
\nTuesday\, November 28\, 2023\, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – Two (2) CE Credits
\nFee: $29/person
\nFREE for Act ive PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenters: Kristen Beall\, LCSW-C\, ICGC-I\, CAC-AD\; and Heather Eshleman\, MPH
\nSession Description: Gambling activities have expand ed in Maryland and across the Country over the last 15 years with the most recent expansion through legalized sports betting at casinos and through mobile betting. It is anticipated that problem gambling behaviors will inc rease with more people exposed to gambling. This workshop will provide an overview of gambling activities in Maryland\, an overview of problem gambl ing\, tools to screen for disordered gambling\, and resources for help ava ilable to Maryland residents.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will be able t o:
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Presente r Bio: Kristen Beall LCSW-C\, ICGC-I\, CAC-AD
\nKristen has over 19 years of clinical experience and began her caree r with the University of Maryland’s Methadone Treatment Program\; working as a lead counselor and patient advocate to reduce the stigma of opiate tr eatment. She was later employed at Johns Hopkins University as a Health Be havior Specialist and at Baltimore Crisis Response\, Inc. as a Mental Heal th Counselor where she performed crisis interventions and assessments thro ughout Baltimore City.
\nToday\, Kristen is the Clinical Manager wit h the Center. In her role at the Center\, Kristen assists providers integr ating gambling screening into their clinical practice\; supports the five Certified Peer Recovery Specialists in their work with persons that are im pacted by harms related to gambling\; and provides clinical trainings surr ounding the topic of gambling disorder.
\nKristen earned her master’ s degree in social work from the University of Maryland\, Baltimore’s Scho ol of Social Work and maintains a LCSW-C with the Board of Social Work Exa miners\, an ICGC-I with the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board\, as well as a CAC-AD with the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
\nPresenter Bio: Heather Eshleman\, M.P.H.
\n< p>Heather Eshleman is the Prevention Manager at the Maryland Center of Exc ellence on Problem Gambling. She works collaboratively with community orga nizations\, schools\, and government agencies to prevent underage and prob lem gambling as well as oversee special population and youth grants. She c urrently leads the Center’s efforts in compiling an underage and problem g ambling prevention needs assessment to provide baseline data to guide futu re prevention strategies. She served as the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Pr evention Supervisor at the Anne Arundel County Department of Health from 2 006-2019\, overseeing the Substance Abuse Prevention coalitions\, the Opio id Misuse Prevention Program\, the Strengthening Families Program\, the Fa tal Overdose Review Team\, and Coordination of the Students Against Destru ctive Decisions Chapters. Before becoming Supervisor\, from 2002-2006\, He ather was a Grants Administrator at Anne Arundel County Department of Heal th. Heather received her Masters in Public Health from the University at A lbany School of Public Health and her Bachelor’s degree in School and Comm unity Health Education from Towson University. Heather served in the Unite d States Peace Corps in Morocco\, North Africa\, as a Maternal and Child H ealth volunteer\, working on hygiene promotion and pre-natal care for two years.\n\n
Workshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy regis tering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following c ode of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro 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 participant s\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimina tion or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include but are no t limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orien tation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, vete ran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone ask ed to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a p articipant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it d eems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offender from the ev ent with no refund.
\nWorkshop Views Disclaimer
\nThe views expressed by the workshop presenter(s) and participants are their ow n opinions and do not represent Pro Bono Counseling\, and do not imply an endorsement of them or the organizations they represent.
\nPro Bono Cou nseling
\n2023 Professional Continuing Education Online Web inar
\nEarly Psychosis in Transition-Age Youth: Assessment a nd Treatment Approaches from the Maryland Early Intervention Program
\nFriday\, December 1\, 2023\, from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM strong>
\nOnline Workshop – 1.5 CE Credits
\nFee: $19/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\n< strong>Featured Presenter: Pamela Rakhshan Rouhakhtar\, PhD
\nSession Description: This presentation will provide a brief overview of psychosis spectrum symptoms and highlight advances in ea rly identification and intervention services. We will share unique conside rations\, challenges\, and adaptations to assessment and treatment strateg ies for providers working with youth and families experiencing mental illn ess with psychosis. Information about the Maryland Early Intervention Prog ram (EIP) will also be reviewed\, including the components of the EIP\, se rvices provided to the community\, and how to connect with the EIP.
\n< p>Learning Objectives:\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant w ill be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Pamela Rakhsha n Rouhakhtar\, PhD
\nPamela Rakhshan Rouhakhtar\, PhD\, is an Assist ant Professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore County\, as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland\, School of M edicine. Pamela’s work focuses on the validation and development of psycho sis spectrum assessments\, application of advanced quantitative methods in the study of early psychosis assessment\, and studying the role of cultur al and contextual factors — particularly race — in our understanding of th e psychosis construct\, as well as illness presentation\, course\, and tre atment. She is also a co-director of the Strive for Wellness clinic within the Maryland Early Intervention Program\, where she and the clinic team p rovide assessment\, consultation\, and treatment for youth and their famil ies in the Maryland community experiencing early or attenuated symptoms of psychosis.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webin ar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of con duct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono C ounseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not toler ate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants\, facili tators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or ha rassment on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, d isability\, 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 appro priate\, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with n o refund.
\nWorkshop Views Disclaimer
\nThe views expr essed by the workshop presenter(s) and participants are their own opinions and do not represent Pro Bono Counseling\, and do not imply an endorsemen t of them or the organizations they represent.
\n< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nWednesday\, December 6
\n1:00 – 2:30 PM
\nFe atured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LCSW\; Clinical D irector Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swain\ , MAHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online works hop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono serv ices
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current cli nical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\ , and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nPlease review your information and email address carefull y 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.
\n< p>*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be l ogged on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire ev ent in order to earn CE credit.\n\n
Pro Bon o Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to spon sor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of So cial Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapist s (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.
\nBy registering for this ev ent\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counselin g (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experien ce for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disr espectful 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: gend er\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disabilit y\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregn ancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unaccep table 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 .
\n< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nTuesday\, January 9
\n11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
\nFeatured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LCSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swai n\, MAHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online wor kshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono se rvices
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current c linical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultura l\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits o f providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the onlin e session.
\nPlease review your information and email address carefu lly before completing your registration. Your complete name and license ty pe will be entered on your CE certificate\, and the email address you ente r is where all meeting information and your certificate will be sent.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must b e logged on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to s ponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintai ns responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therap ists (Category A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one cre dit hour of continuing education for social workers\, professional counsel ors\, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counse ling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education exper ience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate d isrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants\, facilitator s\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassm ent on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: g ender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disabi lity\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pr egnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unac ceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant enga ges in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriat e\, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no ref und.
\nPro Bono Cou nseling
\n2024 Professional Continuing Education Online Web inar
\nIntroduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS): A Clinical Model for Treatment
Friday\, January 26\, 2024\, from 9:00 AM – 1 2:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – Three (3) CE Credits
\nFee: $39/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clini cians
\nFeatured Presenter: Julie Warren\, LCSW-C\, Certified IFS Therapist\, IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Julie Warren\, LCSW-C\, Certified IFS Therapist\, IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant
\nJulie Warren\, LCSW-C is a psychotherapist in private practice in Balti more. She has been practicing social work for 25 years. In addition to hav ing completed extensive training in IFS\, such as: Level 1\, 2\, and 3\, s he is also IFS certified and has been on staff as a program assistant for approximately 10 level 1 and 2 training courses. Julie has also completed Level one EMDR basic training. She specializes in working with therapists and other healers as they learn the IFS model\, personally and professiona lly. Julie has specialized in treating trauma and has completed both level s of intensive trauma training through The Ferentz Institute. Julie is als o approved by the IFS Institute as a clinical consultant and provides clin ical supervision to colleagues working towards their IFS certification. Sh e also supports fellow IFS therapists in their healing journeys as well as deepening their grasp of the model as they move towards certification and beyond.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this eve nt\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experienc e for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disre spectful 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: gende r\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability \, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregna ncy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unaccept able 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.
\nWorkshop Views Disclaimer
\nThe views expressed by the workshop presenter(s) and participants are their own opinions and do n ot represent Pro Bono Counseling\, and do not imply an endorsement of them or the organizations they represent.
\n< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nWednesday\, February 14
\n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
\n< p>Featured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LCSW\; Clinic al Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Sw ain\, MAHS\, VASIII\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online w orkshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono services
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current clinical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultu ral\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receiv e a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the onl ine session.
\nPlease review your information and email address care fully before completing your registration. Your complete name and license type will be entered on your CE certificate\, and the email address you en ter is where all meeting information and your certificate will be sent.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entir e event in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling mainta ins responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards o f Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Thera pists (Category A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one cr edit hour of continuing education for social workers\, professional counse lors\, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for thi s event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct :
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Couns eling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education expe rience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants\, facilitato rs\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harass ment on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disab ility\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, p regnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop una cceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant eng ages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropria te\, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no re fund.
\nPro Bono Cou nseling
\n2024 Professional Continuing Education Online Web inar
\nEating Disorders\, Body Image\, and Self-Harm
\nFriday\, February 16\, 2024\, from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM strong>
\nOnline Workshop – 1.5 CE Credits
\nFee: $19/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\n< strong>Featured Presenter: Stefanie Gilbert\, PhD
\nSession Description: This workshop will provide an overview of t he relationship between eating disorders\, body image disturbance\, and se lf-harming behaviors. Eating disorders will be conceptualized as self-har ming behaviors\; additional self-harming behaviors that can accompany eati ng disorders will also be discussed. The discussion will focus on the imp act of the pandemic on body dissatisfaction\, eating disorders and other s elf-harming behaviors.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this pre sentation\, the participant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Stefanie G ilbert\, PhD
\nStefanie Gilbert is a Clinical Psychologist who has w orked in private practice in the DC metropolitan area for the past 20 year s. Dr. Gilbert graduated Magna cum Laude from Harvard College\, where she was awarded the Psychology Department Faculty Prize for her research on ea ting disorders and fear of success. She earned a Master’s degree in Politi cal Science from the University of Pennsylvania and spent several years wo rking as a journalist before returning to school at the University of Sout h Florida\, where she earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. She complet ed her internship at Howard University Counseling Service and spent a deca de on the faculty of Howard’s Psychology Department where she helped estab lish Howard’s Women’s Studies Program. After receiving tenure there in 200 7\, Dr. Gilbert opened her private practice in Bethesda\, MD\, specializin g in the treatment of eating disorders\, body image\, and mood disorders. She enjoys working with athletes and is an approved clinician with the Nat ional Football League. During the pandemic\, she moved with her husband to Florida\, and continues her practice virtually. She is licensed in Maryla nd and Florida and authorized under PsyPact to work virtually with people in 40 states.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the web inar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\, all pa rticipants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is d edicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for every one of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful be havior or harassment of workshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staf f in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basi s 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 behavi or is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unaccept able behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, including w arning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nWor kshop Views Disclaimer
\nThe views expressed by the worksho p presenter(s) and participants are their own opinions and do not represen t Pro Bono Counseling\, and do not imply an endorsement of them or the org anizations they represent.
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2024 Professional Co ntinuing Education Online Webinar
\nExploring Affirming Ther apy and Healing Practices for Nonbinary Individuals
\nWednesday\, February 21\, 2024\, fr om 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
\nOnline Workshop – 2.5 CE Cr edits
\nFee: $35/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunte er Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenters: Randall Leonar d\, MSW\, LCSW-C \; and Aidan L. Grennell Cormier\, LMSW\, MPH
\nWorkshop participants will be equippe d with the knowledge\, skills\, and attitudes necessary to provide affirmi ng therapy and healing practices that meet the unique needs of nonbinary i ndividuals\, contributing to a more inclusive and supportive mental health landscape.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the participant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Randall Leonard\, LCSW-C
\nMx. Randall Leonard \, LCSW-C (they/them/theirs) is a proud Black nonbinary clinical social wo rker and community healer serving communities across the nation directly f rom Baltimore\, MD. They currently hold healing space focused on the liber ation of Black and Queer people through encouraging authenticity\, reconne cting to history and lineage\, and empowering shared lived experiences. Th ese roles include both independent Clinical Therapy and active co-facilita tion with the “Decolonizing Therapy for Black Folk” collective.
\nTh ey also provide consultation for professionals and organizations on care f or Queer fox\, polyamorous relationship counseling\, and supporting kink a nd sexual healing. Randall loves their queer\, poly\, pansexual identity a nd enjoys sharing these perspectives in hopes of having more spaces that s erves their community. Their recent achievements include testifying for th e “X” gender marker on Maryland driver’s licenses enacted in 2019\, and be ing featured as part of Sephora’s 2019 “Belong to Something Beautiful” gen der-diversity campaign.
\nPresenter Bio: Aidan L. Grennell Cormi er\, LMSW\, MPH
\nAidan L. Grennell Cormier (they/them) is a Baltimore-based educator\, trainer\, and advocate with a passion for edu cation and community-centered research. They hold a Master of Social Work with a focus in Community Action and Social Policy as well as a Master of Public Health with a focus on Epidemiology\, both from the University of M aryland\, Baltimore.
\nAidan’s interests tend to focus on the inters ections of human behavior\, social stigma\, and biological impact. Much of their work centers around harm reduction practices and ideology\, engagin g in system-level work to provide more training to effectively work with t ransgender and gender-nonconforming (T/GNC) individuals\, as well as indiv iduals engaged in high-risk behavior. Additionally\, they are passionate a bout sexual health and offer education on alternative relationship and sex uality configurations\, including ways to take an accurate sexual history. They have been working in education and training for over 20 years\, prov iding services to religious organizations\, nursing programs\, student org anizations\, mental health providers\, and medical practitioners. They are passionate about restorative justice and center anti-racism and anti-colo nialism in their work. Their goal is to help people ask difficult question s and develop ways of thinking that challenge traditional systemic approac hes\, creating a sustainable environment for everyone to thrive.
\n\nWorksh op registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nPlease note that upon attendance verificat
ion\, you will receive your CE certificate within four weeks via email.
By registering for this event\ , all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\n< p>Workshop Code of Conduct\nPro Bono Counseling (P BC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience f or everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespe ctful 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 unacceptabl e behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, inc luding warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nThe 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.
\n2024 Professional Co ntinuing Education Online Webinar
\nThe Stages of Trauma and Recovery (STAR) Model 3.0
\nTues day\, March 5\, 2024\, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
\nOn line Workshop – Three (3) CE Credits
\nFee: $39/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Pre senters: Lizette Ubides\, LCSW-C\; Kate Travers\, LCSW-C
\nSession Description: The Stages of Trauma and Recovery (S TAR) model is an innovative public mental health model which empowers and teaches individuals to claim ownership of their mental well-being and heal ing process throughout the lifespan. STAR provides a universal framework a nd language that can be used across systems. It is an evidence-based model based on a comprehensive body of research & clinical experience. STAR ide ntifies & explains the effects of trauma & teaches accessible\, affordable & sustainable\, evidence-based\, trauma-responsive techniques intended to be integrated into daily living activities. The techniques invite partici pants to experience mental health interventions in non-traditional\, holis tic ways that can easily be personalized and encourage participants to inc orporate their own cultural rituals & traditions.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the partic ipant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Lizette Ubides\, LCSW-C
\nLizette Ubides\, LCSW-C was born and raised in the Bronx\, NY and is a Graduate from New York Uni versity Clinical Social Work Department. For over 20 years Ms. Ubides has provided mental health treatment to mixed aged and at-risk individuals wit hin various clinical settings. Ms. Ubides has led several startup programs and collaborative projects: The Bronx Truancy Prevention Program and The Community of Hope Collaborative\, Baltimore City. She has held several adm inistrative positions within the Westchester County Child Advocacy Center\ , Sheppard Pratt\, and Building Families for Children. Ms. Ubides presentl y works for Johns Hopkins\, JHHCG. She is a Field Instructor for The Unive rsity of Maryland and Hood College and was a Graduate Adjunct Professor at the University of Baltimore within the Criminal Justice Department. Ms. U bides is a SAMSHA certified Train the Trainer in Trauma-Informed Care and has collaborated with Harper Hill Global to present TAMAR to Spanish speak ing faith-based organizations. Since 2016\, Ms. Ubides has been the Founde r and Chief Executive Officer of Responsive Recovery and the co-author of The Stages of Trauma and Recovery (STAR) Model (©2019) an innovative and i nteractive public mental health model intended to teach individuals skills to tenure their mental health.
\nPresenter Bio: Kate Travers\, LCSW-C
\n< strong>Kate Travers\, LCSW-C: a graduate of University of Marylan d has 20+ years of experience working with trauma survivors in systems ran ging from international adoptions to the prison system to treatment foster care. Ms. Travers was a regular contributor to Fostering Families magazin e and had several chapters published in The Kinship Care Toolbox and maint ains a parenting blog. She is the co-author of the children’s book Som etimes Really Bad Things Happen. Travers’ primary focus of treatment is to enable clients to heal their attachment and trauma wounds. She is tr ained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). Ms. Travers is a Trust-Based Relational Interve ntion (TBRI) Practitioner and Educator. She has worked with trauma survivo rs in all stages of life. Ms. Travers is the Chief Innovations Officer at Responsive Recovery and the co-author of the innovative public mental heal th model: The Stages of Trauma and Recovery (STAR) Model. (©2019). She is the co-owner of a group practice in Columbia\, MD- A Healing Place which w as voted to be one of the Best in Howard County in 2019 and 2021.
\n\nWorks hop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code o f Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to provi ding a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgr ounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassm ent of workshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characterist ics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expr ession\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, bod y size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicit y\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior\, P BC may take any action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelli ng the offender from the event with no refund.
\nWorkshop Views Discl aimer
\nThe views expressed by the workshop presenter(s) an d participants are their own opinions and do not represent Pro Bono Counse ling\, and do not imply an endorsement of them or the organizations they r epresent.
\nPro Bono Counseling
\nInteractive Online VOLUNTEER FORUM
\nW ednesday\, March 6
\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
\nFREE
\nState of the Organization – Pro Bono C ounseling Executive Director Amy Greensfelder will discuss the state of th e organization\, including a review of 2022\, clinician and client statist ics\, the impact volunteers have made on the state of Maryland\, as well a s the strategic direction of PBC for 2023 and beyond.
\nIdea Exchang e – Join fellow PBC volunteers and staff member facilitators in break out sessions to exchange ideas and provide feedback on organization processes and procedures. Let us know how we can further support the great work you do!
\n\n
By registering for this event\, all participants agree to abi de by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Cond uct
\nPro 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 no t tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics th at 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 compl y 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.
\nPro Bono Counseling
\n2 024 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
\nBlack Bereavement Crisis: Unearthing the Impact of Grief in African American Co mmunities
\nThursday\, March 14\, 2024\, from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
\nOnline Workshop – 1.5 CE Credits
\nFee: $19/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinic ians
\nFeatured Presenter: Doneila McIntosh\, MDiv\ , M.A.
\nSession Description: There is a black bere avement crisis\, deeply rooted in the disproportionate rates of premature death and loss experienced by African Americans. This crisis spans both vi olent deaths\, such as homicide and deaths following police encounters\, a nd health disparities\, including alarmingly high rates of infant and mate rnal mortality in the United States. Scholars have postulated that the str uctural pandemic of racism has led to a troubling acceptance of the magnit ude of black grief and loss within the fabric of American society. This pr esentation aims to shed light on the current context of the Black Bereavem ent crisis.
\nThe presentation explores how the perpetuation of empa thic failures\, or the absence of empathy\, exacerbates disenfranchised gr ief for African American families. Additionally\, the session will discuss culturally attuned interventions designed to support African Americans as they navigate the complex landscape of grief and loss. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of this critical issue and learn how to contribute to the healing and well-being of affected communities.
\nLearn ing Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the par ticipant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Doneila McIntosh\, MDiv\, M.A. p>\n
Doneila McIntosh M.Div.\, M.A.\, is currently a third-year doctoral student at the University of Minnesota in Family Social Science with an e mphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Doneila has a Master of Divinity ( M.Div.) in Theological Studies and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psycholo gy (M.A.). She is psychotherapist at the African American Child Wellness I nstitute (AACWI) in Minneapolis. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist\, she worked as a chaplain for nearly 10 years. A systemic interventionist\, Do neila primarily works with couples and families. She specializing in compa ssionate grief therapy helping clients navigate the intersections of traum a\, grief\, and loss. She utilizes the African Centered Wellness Model© to work with clients and is also trained in a variety of modalities includin g Mindfulness Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Self-Compassion (MSC ). Doneila’s research aligns with her previous work as a chaplain where sh e explores the intersections of disenfranchised grief among African Americ an families\, particularly in the aftermath of violent death.
\nWorkshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom an d participate in the online session.
\nPlease note that upon attendance verification\, you wil l receive your CE certificate within four weeks via email. Ple ase add Pro Bono Counseling to your contacts and check your SPAM folder to ensure delivery.
\nBy registering for this event\, all partici pants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWor kshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedica ted to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone o f all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavio r 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 ident ity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appe arance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, rac e\, 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 warnin g or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nWorkshop Views Disclaimer
\nThe views expressed by the workshop pre senter(s) and participants are their own opinions and do not represent Pro Bono Counseling\, and do not imply an endorsement of them or the organiza tions they represent.
\n< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nTuesday\, March 19
\n9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
\nFe atured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LCSW\; Clinical D irector Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swain\ , MAHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online works hop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono serv ices
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current cli nical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\ , and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nPlease review your information and email address carefull y 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.
\n< p>*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be l ogged on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire ev ent in order to earn CE credit.\n\n
Pro Bon o Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to spon sor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of So cial Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapist s (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.
\nBy registering for this ev ent\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counselin g (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experien ce for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disr espectful 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: gend er\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disabilit y\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregn ancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unaccep table 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 .
\n2024 Professional Co ntinuing Education Online Webinar
\nMental Illness Among Sou th Asian Americans
\nWednesday\, April 3\, 2024\, f rom 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
\nOnline Workshop – 1.5 CE Cr edits
\nFee: $19/person
\nFREE for Active PBC Volunte er Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenters: Vani Rao\, MD\ ; Nalini Juthani\, MD\; Bhagirathy Sahasranaman\, MD
\nSessi on Description: Despite the fact that South Asians are a fast-gro wing minority population in the United States\, there is still a paucity o f resources to meet the unique mental health needs of South Asians and the population is under-represented in research.
\nTo improve clinician s’ ability to provide and increase access to culturally informed care\, th is session will provide participants with an understanding of the unique c ultural identity\, mental health needs and challenges faced by Asian India n Americans. The workshop features three presenters:
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of this pres entation\, the participant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Vani Rao\, MD
\nShe served as President of the Indo-American Psychiatric Association from 2013-2015.
\nShe is currently the Chair of the Board of Trustee s and the President of the MD/DC chapter of IAPA.
\nShe is very inte rested in mental health issues among South Asians living in the United Sta tes. She has conducted two studies to explore symptom presentation and fac ilitators and barriers to treatment of mental illness among South Asians r esiding in the US.
\nShe has co-authored 3 books: The Traumatized Br ain: A Family Guide to Understanding Mood\, Memory\, and Behavior after Br ain Injury\, published by Johns Hopkins press\, 2015.
\nMental Illne ss among South Asian Americans: Twenty Culturally Mindful Case Studies : p ublished by iUniverse 2019.
\nHealing the Traumatized Brain: Coping after Concussion and Other Brain Injuries. Vaishnavi S & Rao V. A Johns Ho pkins Press Health Book\, 2023.
\n\nPresenter Bio: Nalini Juthani\, MD
\nDr. Nalini Juthani is a retired psychiatri st and Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. While she may be retired\, she is not yet tired. In her active retirement\, she is occu pied in activities such as volunteering\, mentoring\, traveling\, artwork\ , gardening\, photography\, creative writing and doing other voluntary act ivities India and the US.
\nDr. Juthani has served on several profes sional and Not-for-Profit advisory Boards and has given several lectures a t Not-for-Profit organizations. She has published two memoirs\; edited two short compilation of stories\, entitled “Enrichments For Life”\, part 1 a nd 2\; and most recently\, she has co-authored a book entitled “Mental Ill ness among South Asian Americans: Twenty Culturally Mindful Case Studies.”
\nShe is the past president of the Indo-American Psychiatric Associ ation (IAPA) and served as the Chair of the board of trustees for many yea rs. She is still active in the IAPA\, member of the Ethics committee and i s always ready to participate in IAPA activities and help whenever necessa ry.
\nPresenter Bio: Bha gi Sahasranaman\, MD
\nBhagi Sahasranaman\, M.D. is Board Certified in General Psychiatry and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She is a Dis tinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Disti nguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry .
\nDr. Sahasranaman served as medical director of a large behaviora l health organization in South Florida for over seventeen years and has be en a consultant child psychiatrist for several agencies serving children i n the foster care system. She was Clinical Assistant Professor in the Depa rtment of Psychiatry at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathi c Medicine and has been on various committees and panels at the district a nd state levels. She was a member of the expert panel for the Florida Medi caid Drug Therapy Management Program for Behavioral Health for several yea rs\, which has developed best practice medication guidelines for treatment of various behavioral health conditions in children and adults.
\nD r. Sahasranaman has provided numerous presentations\, workshops\, and trai nings and has received several awards and recognitions such as the EPIC aw ard presented by the Mental Health Association of Southeast Florida\, TIME S award presented by NAMI Broward County\, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Cha mber of Commerce Excellence in Individual Healthcare Professional Award an d the American Psychiatric Association’s Presidential Commendation Award i n 2023. She was president of the Florida Chapter of the Indo-American Psyc hiatric Association (IAPA) from 2016 to 2019 and President of national IAP A from 2021 to 2023. Presently\, Dr. Sahasranaman is a behavioral health m edical director at Sunshine Health Plan in Florida.
\nWorkshop registrant s will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participa te in the online session.
\nPlease note that upon attendance verification\, you wil l receive your CE certificate within four weeks via email. Ple ase add Pro Bono Counseling to your contacts and check your SPAM folder to ensure delivery.
\nBy registering for this event\, all partici pants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWor kshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedica ted to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone o f all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavio r 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 ident ity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appe arance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, rac e\, 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 warnin g or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\nWorkshop Views Disclaimer
\nThe views expressed by the wor kshop presenter(s) and participants are their own opinions and do not repr esent Pro Bono Counseling\, and do not imply an endorsement of them or the organizations they represent.
\n< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nThursday\, April 26
\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
\nFeatured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LCSW\; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swai n\, MAHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online wor kshop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono se rvices
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current c linical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultura l\, and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits o f providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the onlin e session.
\nPlease review your information and email address carefu lly before completing your registration. Your complete name and license ty pe will be entered on your CE certificate\, and the email address you ente r is where all meeting information and your certificate will be sent.
\n*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must b e logged on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\n\n
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to s ponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintai ns responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therap ists (Category A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one cre dit hour of continuing education for social workers\, professional counsel ors\, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counse ling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education exper ience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate d isrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants\, facilitator s\, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassm ent on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: g ender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disabi lity\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pr egnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unac ceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant enga ges in unacceptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriat e\, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no ref und.
\n2024 Professional Co ntinuing Education Online Webinar
\nDual Relationships: Bala ncing Ethical Responsibilities
\nFriday\, April 26\ , 2024\, from 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
\nOnline Workshop – Three (3) CE Credits
\nFee: $39/person
\nFREE for A ctive PBC Volunteer Clinicians
\nFeatured Presenter: Veronica Cruz\, LCSW-C
\nSession Description: Thi s webinar will explore the importance of understanding and balancing ethic al responsibilities. An emphasis will be placed on exploring dual relation ships and boundary issues to enhance and improve ethical responsibilities and reduce ethical violations. This workshop will discuss common practice areas that raise ethical dilemmas and explore the code of ethics and propo se various ethical decision-making models that can be utilized to resolve these ethical conflicts.
\nIssues explored will be code of ethics\, understanding direct service situations\, exploring professional relations hips and limitations\, ethical framework model\, and best practice techniq ues. A focus will be on analyzing Criminal Law Article 3-301\, Maryland Bo ard of Social Work Examiners (Title 10\, .03) to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics (1.06\, 1.09. 1.16 & 1.17). Participants will also explore the codes of ethics from the American Psychological Asso ciation and the Association for Addiction Professionals.
\nParticipa nts will be able to engage in activities that will allow them to further a nalyze and apply the various codes of ethics to further understand dual re lationships. This is an interactive workshop where cases vignettes will be presented\, and participants will work in a group setting to further maxi mize their understanding of the concepts presented.
\nLearni ng Objectives:
\nAt the end of this presentation\, the part icipant will be able to:
\nPresenter Bio: Veronica Cruz\, LCSW-C
\nVeronica Cruz\, LCSW-C\, is a clinical and foren sic social worker with over 20 years of experience working with children\, adolescents and families. She is a qualified expert witness in clinical a nd forensic social work in numerous jurisdictions and courts in Maryland a nd at the Federal level She concentrates on cases involving illegal or har sh sentences\, post-conviction relief\, modifications of sentences\, death penalty\, and juveniles charged as adults. Ms. Cruz is the founder and CE O of Cruz & Associates\, LLC where she specializes in preparing comprehens ive forensic psycho-social reports for criminal and civil matters. Prior t o Cruz and Associates\, she was employed for ten years\, as a forensic soc ial worker at the Office of the Public Defender in Montgomery County. In a ddition\, from 2000-2014 she worked as an emergency room and psychiatric s ocial worker. She is an avid continuing education presenter and specialize s in trauma and ethics workshops. Since 2015 she has been an adjunct profe ssor at the University of Maryland\, School of Social Work teaching gradua te students Adult Trauma and Clinical Social Work Practice and Social Work and the Law.
\nMs. Cruz is a graduate of the Catholic University of America earning a B.A. in psychology and received her Master of Social Wo rk\, specializing in mental health and addiction from the University of Ma ryland School of Social Work. In 2014 she completed an advanced two-year p ost graduate Forensic Social Work Certification through the University of Maryland Continuing Education Department.
\nWorkshop registrants will rec eive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nPlease note that upon attendance verification\, you will receive your CE certificate within four weeks via email. Please add Pro Bo no Counseling to your contacts and check your SPAM folder to ensure delive ry.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providi ng a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrou nds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassmen t of workshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBC staff in any form. We d o not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristic s that include but are not limited to: gender\, gender identity and expres sion\, 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 c omply 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.
\nWorkshop View s Disclaimer
\nThe views expressed by the workshop presente r(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.
\n< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nTuesday\, May 21
\n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
\nFeatu red Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LCSW\; Clinical Dire ctor Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swain\, M AHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online workshop \, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono service s
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current clinic al practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\, a nd racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of pro viding pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a cod e prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online ses sion.
\nPlease review your information and email address carefully b efore completing your registration. Your complete name and license type wi ll be entered on your CE certificate\, and the email address you enter is where all meeting information and your certificate will be sent.
\n< strong>*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logg ed on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
\nPro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuin g education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibilit y for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Exa miners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (Category A ) certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of cont inuing education for social workers\, professional counselors\, and therap ists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this event\, all par ticipants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nWorkshop Code of Conduct
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is de dicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyo ne of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful beh avior 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 i dentity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy status\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavio r is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unaccepta ble behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, including wa rning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
\n< strong>Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: C linical Applications for Volunteers
\nLearn about volunteer ing 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.
\nFREE Online Workshop – 1 C E Credit*
\nTuesday\, June 25
\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
\nFe atured Presenters: Executive Director Amy Greensfelder\, LCSW\; Clinical D irector Sherri Bloom\, LCSW-C\; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swain\ , MAHS\, VASIII
\nObjectives
\nBy the end of this online works hop\, clinicians will be able to:
\n• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono serv ices
\n• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current cli nical practice
\n• Make a plan to address socio-economic\, cultural\ , and racial issues in therapy
\n• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
\nParticipants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
\nPlease review your information and email address carefull y 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.
\n< p>*IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be l ogged on to the meeting by the start time and participate in the entire ev ent in order to earn CE credit.\nPro Bono Counseli ng is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor contin uing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibi lity for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors and Therapists (Categor y A) certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of c ontinuing education for social workers\, professional counselors\, and the rapists licensed in Maryland.
\nBy registering for this event\, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
\nPro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for eve ryone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants\, facilitators\, or PBC st aff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the ba sis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender\, gende r identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physic al appearance\, body size\, citizenship\, veteran status\, pregnancy statu s\, race\, ethnicity\, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable beha vior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacce ptable behavior\, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate\, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
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