Register today to virtually attend Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
Learn about volunteering 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.
FREE Online Workshop – 1 CE Credit*
Tuesday, December 17
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Featured Presenters: Interim Executive Director Roxanne Melgar, LCSW-C; Clinical Director Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C; Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swain, MAHS, VASIII
Objectives
By the end of this online workshop, clinicians will be able to:
• Analyze ethical implications of providing pro bono services
• Assess impact of providing pro bono services on current clinical practice
• Make a plan to address socio-economic, cultural, and racial issues in therapy
• Explain professional benefits of providing pro bono mental health care
-Please note that this workshop is intended for clinicians newly enrolled as PBC volunteers. You many only earn CEUs by attending this workshop once.
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
Please review your information and email address carefully 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.
*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.
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners (Category 1) and Professional Counselors 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.
By registering for this event, all participants agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
Workshop Code of Conduct
Pro 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 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 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.
