Events

Cross-cultural Therapeutic Interactions
Presenters: Amy Greensfelder, Executive Director, The Pro Bono Counseling Project and Vanessa (Sepopo) Howard, Clinical Associate, The Pro Bono Counseling Project
This interactive workshop will provide practical information about cultural identities, cross cultural interactions, and how culture may influence mental health/outcomes. PBCP staff will share tips for incorporating consumer and provider culture into therapeutic interactions.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the importance of cultural competency in mental health treatment.

2. Identify one’s […]

University of Maryland, Baltimore Program

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. This QRP – Suicide Prevention Training will be facilitated by Amy Greensfelder, Executive Director of the Pro Bono Counseling Project and certified QRP trainer.

University of Maryland, Baltimore Program

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. This QRP – Suicide Prevention Training will be facilitated by Amy Greensfelder, Executive Director of the Pro Bono Counseling Project and certified QRP trainer. The first hour of the program educates participants about the warning signs, current statistics by demographics, and stigmas from various […]

7th Biennial Trauma Conference:

Addressing Trauma Across the Lifespan: A Social Justice Lens

Pro Bono Counseling Project will be exhibiting at this event.  Stop by and learn more about our mission.

The Pro Bono Counseling Project will be attending the Maryland Nonprofits Annual Conference and receiving the Standards of Excellence award

2019 Continuing Education Workshop
Five Generations of Service: Addressing the Unique Mental Health Needs of Veterans

Location: Sheppard Pratt Conference Center
Date: Monday, November 18, 2019
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Featured Presenters: Jessica Grossman, PhD; Samantha Hack, PhD; Brian Kok, PhD; and Amanda Peeples, PhD

Learning Objectives

1. 1. Identify and describe the five major US service eras since 1950.
   2. Discuss the unique service risks, military policies, and civilian cultural factors […]
      

2019 Continuing Education Workshop
At the Intersection:  Trauma Informed Care for Gender Diverse Clients

Location: NonProfit Collaborative of Howard County
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Featured Presenter: Tavi Hawn, LCSW-C

Learning Objectives

1. Identify one’s own positions of privilege and power and have at least one idea of how to utilize
2. that to create more access for gender non-conforming people.
3. List concrete ideas on how to make your physical practice space […]
   

2019 Continuing Education Webinar Series
Regulations Governing the Practice of Telehealth in Maryland

Location: Online Webinar
Date: Friday, May 31, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Featured Presenter: Emily H. Wein, JD, of Foley & Lardner

Learning Objectives

1. Identify what types of laws apply to telehealth service offerings on the state and federal landscapes.
2. Assess trends in state regulation of telehealth.
3. Explain current and proposed Maryland telehealth regulations.
4. Describe challenges posed by Maryland’s as well […]