Continuing Education
Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) offers a robust schedule of continuing education workshops throughout the year. As a benefit to active PBC volunteers, these workshops are free, but all clinicians and constituents are invited to attend for a nominal registration fee. PBC’s staff is committed to offering workshop topics that are educational, timely, and relevant to a clinician’s practice and are presented by experts in their respected fields.
If you have a suggestion for a future workshop topic, please email PBC’s Event and Development Coordinator.
If you’d like to apply to present a future continuing education workshop, please download and complete the Continuing Education Application form and submit it with the required documents via email to PBC’s Event and Development Coordinator.
March 28, 2025
Tech-Facilitated Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Best Practices for Therapists
2025 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop in partnership with CHANA
Featured Presenter: Jessie Lowell, PhD
Date: 3/28/2025
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:10 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenter
Jessie Lowell, PhD
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- FREE for all clinicians
Two (2) CE Credits
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Identify common technology misuses in the context of domestic violence.
- Demonstrate effective use of a technology abuse assessment framework and technology safety planning strategies through applying them to 2 scenarios.
- Assess and revise provision of remote services to incorporate 3 technology safety principles.
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 and Professional Counselors and Therapists certify that this program meets the criteria for two (2) credit hours of continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
Grant Information – This project was supported by 15JOVW-23-GG-00730-UNDE by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.
March 31, 2025
Beyond Pronouns: Clinical Competencies for Working with Trans and GNC Clients
2025 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenter: Aidan L. Grennell Cormier, LMSW, MPH
Date: 3/31/2025
Time: 12:00 PM- 3:10 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenter
Aidan L. Grennell Cormier, LMSW, MPH
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- $39/person
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
Three (3) CE Credits
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Identify different types of care impacting transgender and gender non-conforming individuals
- Describe nuances and limitations of the current definitions for gender and sex, including appropriate usage
- Apply concrete clinical skills when working with transgender and gender non-conforming individuals in therapeutic settings
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 and Professional Counselors and Therapists certify that this program meets the criteria for three (3) credit hours of continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
April 11, 2025
Recognizing and Responding to Sexual Violence and Human Trafficking
2025 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenter: Angeles Evans, TurnAround Inc.
Date: 4/11/2025
Time: 11:00 AM- 1:10 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenter
Angeles Evans, TurnAround Inc.
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- $29/person
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
Two (2) CE Credits
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss the definitions, types, and prevalence of sexual violence and human trafficking.
- Analyze misconceptions and biases about sexual violence and trafficking survivors.
- Describe understanding of the unique experiences of survivors from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and gender backgrounds.
- Identify risk factors and vulnerabilities that contribute to victimization, and behavioral, emotional, and physical indicators of sexual violence and trafficking survivors.
- Demonstrate the ability to build trust and create safe spaces for survivors to disclose their experiences.
- List the relevant laws, reporting requirements, and ethical considerations for mental health professionals
- Apply survivor-centered approaches and advocate for victim rights.
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 and Professional Counselors and Therapists certify that this program meets the criteria for two (2) credit hours of continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
April 16, 2025
Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
2025 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenters: Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C; and Yolonda Nelson-Swain, MAHS, VASIII
Date: 4/16/2025
Time: 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenters
Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C
Yolonda Nelson-Swain, MAHS, VASIII
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
One (1) CE Credit*
Learning Objectives
- 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. PBC is unable to reissue CEs for the same course.
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 and Professional Counselors and Therapists certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who log-on late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
May 9, 2025
Know More, Do More: Recognizing and Responding to Stalking
2025 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop in partnership with CHANA
Featured Presenter: Dana Fleitman, Senior Training & Awareness Specialist
Date: 5/09/2025
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:10 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenter
Dana Fleitman, Senior Training & Awareness Specialist
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- FREE for all clinicians
Two (2) CE Credits
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 and Professional Counselors and Therapists certify that this program meets the criteria for two (2) credit hours of continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who arrive late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
Grant Information – This project was supported by 15JOVW-23-GG-00730-UNDE by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.
May 13, 2025
Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
2025 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenters: Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C; and Yolonda Nelson-Swain, MAHS, VASIII
Date: 5/13/2025
Time: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenters
Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C
Yolonda Nelson-Swain, MAHS, VASIII
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
One (1) CE Credit*
Learning Objectives
- 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. PBC is unable to reissue CEs for the same course.
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 and Professional Counselors and Therapists certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance and participation at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who log-on late or depart early from a session. Participants will be asked to submit a completed evaluation form at the end of the session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
June 16, 2025
Providing Counseling Pro Bono: Clinical Applications for Volunteers
2025 Professional Continuing Education Online Workshop
Featured Presenters: Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C; and Yolonda Nelson-Swain, MAHS, VASIII
Date: 6/16/2025
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM
Online Workshop
Featured Presenters
Sherri Bloom, LCSW-C
Yolonda Nelson-Swain, MAHS, VASIII
Participants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on and participate in the online session.
Registration Fee
- FREE for Pro Bono Counseling Clinicians
One (1) CE Credit*
Learning Objectives
- 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. PBC is unable to reissue CEs for the same course.
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 and Professional Counselors and Therapists certify that this program meets the criteria for one credit hour of continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and therapists licensed in Maryland.
