CE Courses
Elevate your skills, empower your practice, and make a lasting impact on the mental health and well-being of your clients.
Choose AFFIRM Mental Health for the education and support you need to thrive in your career.
Don't waste another second looking for relevant, affordable continuing education courses that you'll actually enjoy.
For an annual fee of $111 join our monthly live webinars and gain
unlimited access to our curated library of self-study continuing education courses addressing a diverse range of topics at your convenience.
Our courses are created by and for therapists.
We focus on the latest clinical insights and best practices and will equip
with you with an elite therapeutic toolkit.
Self-study Webinars
Check out our on-demand self-study webinars!
Putting the Cardi-B in CBT:
Using Stars, Sports and Superheroes to make Therapy Fun for Youth
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Promoting Empowerment in Therapy:
A New Model for Culturally Responsive Assessment & Treatment Planning
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Understanding & Treating:
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: A therapist's Guide
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Cultivating Affirming Therapy Spaces:
Supporting Bi/Pan/Plurisexual Clients
In this prerecorded webinar learn from Dr. Julie Woulfe about the experiences of plurisexual individuals, the largest subgroup in the LGBTQ+ community. Addressing higher rates of mental health challenges and interpersonal violence, you will explore unique prejudices and discrimination they face. Additionally, you will learn about the distinctive stressors plurisexual people encounter, understand the differences between various plurisexual groups, and discover strategies to adapt clinical practices for more effective support.
CEs: 2 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $44
Cultivating Connection:
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Navigating the Crossroads of Grief and Loss
In this prerecorded webinar, Shaina Siber-Sanderowitz, LCSW will delve into the use of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) to help clients navigate the complex emotional terrain of grief and loss. Gain valuable insights and practical skills to strengthen your therapeutic approach and enhance your ability to support individuals on their journey through these challenging role transitions and periods of complicated bereavement. You will see these clinical applications demonstrated with the use of pre-recorded role-play exercises.
CEs: 3 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $55
The Power of Presence
Mindfulness for Therapists in Community Mental Health
In this prerecorded webinar, Dr. Katrina McCoy will delve into the incredible world of mindfulness and its therapeutic potential as we operationalize mindfulness into tangible skills for your toolkit, strengthen your mindfulness abilities through engaging exercises, and explore ways to deepen the effectiveness of your interventions. During this workshop, Dr. McCoy will guide you through:
Operationalizing Mindfulness: Break down mindfulness into practical components.
Strengthening Mindfulness Skills: Fortify your abilities through engaging exercises.
Deepening Clinical Practice: Root interventions in mindfulness for lasting change.
This is a unique opportunity to enhance your clinical skills and be part of a dynamic, collaborative learning experience. Don't miss the chance to unlock the transformative potential of mindfulness.
CEs: 2 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $44
Self-study Webinars
Check out our on-demand self-study webinars!
Putting the Cardi-B in CBT:
Using Stars, Sports and Superheroes to make Therapy Fun for Youth
In this prerecorded webinar, Sandra Pimentel, PhD expert in pediatric mood and anxiety disorders, and emerging adulthood teaches you how to infuse pop-culture, storytelling and other creative approaches into your clinical practice. Grounded in cognitive behavioral principles therapists will take away evidence-based strategies to make treatment more effective and fun.
CEs: 3 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $55
Becoming a Gender
Affirming Clinician
In this prerecorded webinar, Shaina Siber-Sanderowitz, LCSW expert in gender affirming care will provide you with the essential information you need to provide excellent care to your gender diverse patients. You will get core information related to gender variance, understand health disparities faced by the transgender community and learn therapeutic interventions to use in session. You will learn how to support patients through social, legal, and medical transition including learning to conduct evaluations for gender affirming medical treatment and write letters of support for psychological clearance. Templates, assessment tools and evaluation forms are included!
CEs: 10 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $99
Promoting Empowerment in Therapy:
A New Model for Culturally Responsive Assessment & Treatment Planning
In this prerecorded webinar learn from Ryan Delapp, PhD a child and adolescent psychologist with expertise in anxiety, depression, ADHD and racial trauma. Dr. Delapp presents core tenants of his innovative REACH program (Racial, Ethnic and Cultural Healing). Expand your therapeutic toolkit with evidence-based strategies and approaches to empower your clients from diverse backgrounds. Enhance your cultural humility and make a lasting impact on your practice.
CEs: 3 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $55
Understanding & Treating:
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: A therapist's Guide
In this prerecorded webinar learn from reproductive psychiatry expert Dr. Rubianha Vaughn about assessing for, diagnosing and treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Get an understanding of the most up to date, evidence-based research on medical and therapeutic interventions so you can fully support your clients in a vast variety of settings and help empower, advocate for, and educate patients.
CEs: 2 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $44
The Essential:
DBT Tool Kit
In this prerecorded webinar learn from Melissa Dackis, PhD a child and adolescent psychologist with expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness approaches. You will get an excellent overview of the DBT model and its evidence base. You will learn essential DBT skills that you can incorporate into your clinical practice to support patients with distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. This is perfect for anyone who wants exposure to DBT or those with intensive training that would like a refresher.
CEs:3 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost:$55
Cultivating Affirming Therapy Spaces:
Supporting Bi/Pan/Plurisexual Clients
In this prerecorded webinar learn from Dr. Julie Woulfe about the experiences of plurisexual individuals, the largest subgroup in the LGBTQ+ community. Addressing higher rates of mental health challenges and interpersonal violence, you will explore unique prejudices and discrimination they face. Additionally, you will learn about the distinctive stressors plurisexual people encounter, understand the differences between various plurisexual groups, and discover strategies to adapt clinical practices for more effective support.
CEs: 2 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $44
Cultivating Connection:
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Navigating the Crossroads of Grief and Loss
In this prerecorded webinar, Shaina Siber-Sanderowitz, LCSW will delve into the use of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) to help clients navigate the complex emotional terrain of grief and loss. Gain valuable insights and practical skills to strengthen your therapeutic approach and enhance your ability to support individuals on their journey through these challenging role transitions and periods of complicated bereavement. You will see these clinical applications demonstrated with the use of pre-recorded role-play exercises.
CEs: 3 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $55
The Power of Presence
Mindfulness for Therapists in Community Mental Health
In this prerecorded webinar, Dr. Katrina McCoy will delve into the incredible world of mindfulness and its therapeutic potential as we operationalize mindfulness into tangible skills for your toolkit, strengthen your mindfulness abilities through engaging exercises, and explore ways to deepen the effectiveness of your interventions. During this workshop, Dr. McCoy will guide you through:
Operationalizing Mindfulness: Break down mindfulness into practical components.
Strengthening Mindfulness Skills: Fortify your abilities through engaging exercises.
Deepening Clinical Practice: Root interventions in mindfulness for lasting change.
This is a unique opportunity to enhance your clinical skills and be part of a dynamic, collaborative learning experience. Don't miss the chance to unlock the transformative potential of mindfulness.
CEs: 2 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $44
Upcoming Live Instruction
Check out our upcoming live virtual trainings!
Cultivating Affirming Therapy Spaces:
Supporting Bi/Pan/Plurisexual Clients
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Resilience & Recovery:
Therapeutic Tools for Treating Substance Use Disorders
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Cultivating Connection:
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Navigating the Crossroads of Grief and Loss
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The Power of Presence
Mindfulness for Therapists in Community Mental Health
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Upcoming Live Instruction
Check out our upcoming live virtual trainings!
Let-Up:
Preventing and Repairing Interpersonal Cultural Ruptures
Led by Dr. Dana Crawford, this workshop is designed specifically for mental health professionals, with a focus on enhancing cultural competence and advancing equitable care within mental health settings. The workshop aims to minimize the impact of unconscious bias, develop effective strategies for addressing prejudice and discrimination, and cultivate inclusive communication within your professional sphere. Participants will gain practical insights and leave equipped with a comprehensive toolkit to promote inclusivity and equity in their clinical practice. Learn to transition from reactive responses to strategic interventions, utilizing the LET-UP framework to confidently navigate cultural challenges and foster positive therapeutic relationships. Engage in simulated scenarios and guided exercises to refine bias-reduction skills within a supportive learning environment.
Date: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
Time: 1:00PM-4:00PM EST
CEs: 3 Continuing Education Credits for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $75
Via Zoom
The Power of Presence:
Mindfulness for Therapists in Community Mental Health
In this course, you'll delve into the transformative practice of mindfulness, learning how to harness its potential to enhance your therapeutic skills and personal well-being in the demanding field of community mental health. Discover practical techniques to improve your presence and engagement with clients, ultimately becoming a more effective and resilient therapist. Join us in this illuminating journey toward greater mindfulness and connection, enriching both your practice and your own sense of well-being.
Date: Monday, January 29th , 2024
Time: 10AM-12PM, EST
CEs: 2 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $60
Via Zoom
Foundation of Trauma Therapy: An Introduction to the Gold Standard – Prolonged Exposure for PTSD
This introductory workshop is for mental health professionals interested in learning more about one of the most evidence-based models for the treatment of PTSD, Prolonged Exposure (PE). PE is considered a “gold standard” treatment for PTSD as recommended by the National Center for PTSD, the American Psychological Association (APA), and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS). With its basis in behaviorism, this short-term approach to treating PTSD follows an exposure based model including techniques such as imaginal and in vivo exposures. In this workshop, you will learn about how to determine readiness for PE, see demonstrations of the core techniques, and discuss common challenges to PE’s implementation.
Date: Friday, March 22nd, 2024
Time: 12-2PM, EST
CEs: 2 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $60
Via Zoom
Risk Assessment Mastery: A Workshop for Mental Health Professionals on Suicide and Self-Harm
This workshop will provide an overview of evidence-based practices for suicide risk assessment. Dr. Kiki Fehling will review key terms in suicidality, research on suicide’s risk factors, and practices to consider for intervention and documentation. Participants will learn to identify social, cultural, and general risk factors that influence suicide risk, as well as how to differentiate between non-suicidal self-injury, suicidal thoughts, and suicidal behaviors. Through didactics and small group discussions on case examples, participants will gain insight into how to better understand and help their suicidal clients, while balancing client autonomy with clinician responsibility.
Date: Monday, April 29th, 2024
Time: 3-5PM, EST
CEs: 2 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $60
Via Zoom
Let-Up:
Preventing and Repairing Interpersonal Cultural Ruptures
Led by Dr. Dana Crawford, this workshop is designed specifically for mental health professionals, with a focus on enhancing cultural competence and advancing equitable care within mental health settings. The workshop aims to minimize the impact of unconscious bias, develop effective strategies for addressing prejudice and discrimination, and cultivate inclusive communication within your professional sphere. Participants will gain practical insights and leave equipped with a comprehensive toolkit to promote inclusivity and equity in their clinical practice. Learn to transition from reactive responses to strategic interventions, utilizing the LET-UP framework to confidently navigate cultural challenges and foster positive therapeutic relationships. Engage in simulated scenarios and guided exercises to refine bias-reduction skills within a supportive learning environment.
Date: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
Time: 1:00PM-4:00PM EST
CEs: 3 Continuing Education Credits for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $75
Via Zoom
An Introduction to Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
This workshop is designed for mental health professionals who are interested in gaining in-depth and applied training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for adults with OCD. ERP, a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is considered the gold standard and first-line psychological treatment for OCD. In this workshop participants will learn how to conceptualize OCD within a behavioral framework, motivate clients to face their fears within the ERP model, and utilize assessments to map out and systematically address obsessions and/or compulsions utilizing ERP. Case examples will be used throughout treatment as well as demonstrations of core strategies. Join us in unlocking new possibilities for your practice and making a positive impact on those navigating the complexities of OCD under the guidance of a true expert in the field.
Date: Friday, June 7th, 2024
Time: 12-2PM, EST
CEs: 2 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $60
Via Zoom
Resilience & Recovery:
Therapeutic Tools for Treating Substance Use Disorders
In this course, you'll acquire essential therapeutic techniques to effectively support individuals facing substance use disorders on their journey to resilience and recovery. Gain practical insights and expert guidance to enhance your clinical skills and empower your clients in their path to healing. Join us in this transformative experience, where you'll become a more proficient and compassionate therapist, equipped to make a real impact in the lives of those you serve.
Date:Friday September 20th 2024
Time: 10AM-12PM, EST
CEs: 2 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $60
Cultivating Connection:
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Navigating the Crossroads of Grief and Loss
In this course, we will delve into effective interpersonal psychotherapy techniques to help clients navigate the complex emotional terrain of grief and loss. Gain valuable insights and practical skills to strengthen your therapeutic approach and enhance your ability to support individuals on their journey through these challenging life experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your expertise and connect with fellow therapists in a supportive and enriching learning environment.
Date: Monday February 26th, 2024
Time: 12-3PM, EST
CEs: 3 for New York State Licensed Social Workers and Psychologists
Cost: $75
Via Zoom
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Beyond Burnout:
Using ACT and Compassion Focused Therapy Techniques for Burnout Resiliency and Transcendence
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Interested in Joining AFFIRM Mental Health as an Instructor?
At AFFIRM Mental Health, we are on a mission to provide top-notch education to mental health professionals.
If you share our passion for mental health and are interested in becoming an instructor, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Seek in Our Instructors
We are in search of dynamic presenters who embody qualities such as passion, experience, ethics, diversity, and the ability to engage and captivate learners.
Our goal is to create courses that deeply resonate with AFFIRM learners and offer practical clinical insights for therapists.
To be considered as a presenter, here are some key criteria:
1. Teaching Experience: Presenters should have a track record of facilitating formal Continuing Education trainings. We require a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience to ensure our courses maintain a high standard of quality.
2. Expertise: Presenters/interviewees should possess a post-master's level of expertise in their chosen topic. It is generally expected that presenters are licensed professionals in their respective fields, whether it be medicine, psychology, or another related area.
3. Content Quality: All courses must meet the approval requirements of Continuing Education organizations. This entails offering evidence-based content that reflects the latest scientific knowledge and emerging practice strategies and methods.
4. Course Proposal: As part of the interview/presentation process, all presenters/guests will be required to submit a Continuing Education outline/syllabus. This should include a detailed course description, clear learning objectives, and any other relevant information.
If you believe you possess these qualifications and would be a valuable addition to our team, please reach out to us at shainasiberlcsw@affirmmentalhealth.com. In your email, kindly include your proposed topic, a link to your website, your resume/CV (including a list of Continuing Education trainings you've facilitated), and details about your teaching/training experience.
We are excited to connect with you and explore the possibility of working together to enhance mental health education.
Thank you for your interest in AFFIRM Mental Health.
Additional Information:
Grievance Policy: All grievances can be submitted to shainasiberlcsw@affirmmentalhealth.com and will be responded to within 5 business days
Refund Policy: AFFIRM Mental Health issues refund request automatically through the Eventbrite platform for live instruction events with 24 hours’ notice. All other last-minute refund requests should be directed to CE Director at shainasiberlcsw@affirmmentalhealth.com
Special Needs of Accommodations: If you require any accommodation please contact shainasiberlcsw@affirmmentalhealth.com and we will do our best to assist you