by Ira Weintraub | Mar 23, 2026
Intergenerational trauma—also known as transgenerational, historical, or cultural trauma—is passed down through generations via epigenetic and psychosocial pathways. Research began with children of Holocaust survivors, who showed many PTSD symptoms. Today, this trauma is recognized across diverse groups, including Indigenous peoples, genocide survivors, and even perpetrators of atrocities. In this dynamic workshop, Karen Landmann, LCSW, will present current research and practical tools to help practitioners support clients affected by intergenerational trauma. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Trauma.
by Ira Weintraub | Mar 23, 2026
Delve deep into the many aspects of anger with Shoshana Averbach LMSW, MA! Participants will discover both the destructive and beneficial aspects of anger, gaining a nuanced understanding of its complex dynamics. Through engaging discussions and practical exercises, attendees will learn effective strategies for addressing and navigating anger more constructively. By the end of this webinar, participants will have more tools to foster healthier emotional responses and promote well-being in themselves and their clients. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.*
by Ira Weintraub | Aug 24, 2025
Rev. Dr. Karen Herrick explores how the American Psychological Association Book (Imants, 2023) has formally acknowledged life after death- as an Altered State of Consciousness. Though these developments in the mental health fields may be previously under-recognized to many practitioners, this recent book states there is consciousness after death due mainly to the many anomalous phenomena experienced as a result of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), named in 1975. Participants will explore the complex nature of consciousness through a culturally-informed lens showing beliefs and practices related to death and the afterlife. It has been found that this life-after-death concept aids greatly for people in chronic grief. Your Boggle Threshold will be explained. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – Cultural Competence.
by Ira Weintraub | Sep 8, 2026
This practical 2-hour training by Suzette Bray, LMFT gives clinicians DBT-informed strategies for helping clients navigate periods of acute emotional distress without making the situation worse. Participants will learn concrete distress-tolerance strategies, explore common barriers that interfere with skill use during high-arousal states, and consider how emotional avoidance can maintain distress. The training is designed to give clinicians practical tools that can be integrated into a wide range of therapeutic approaches. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.
by Ira Weintraub | Aug 25, 2026
This workshop, led by Dr. NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks, DSW, LCSW, LCAC, will explore the systemic impact of losing a family member. This session will assess how such loss affects familial, workplace, and community roles and dynamics, including decision-making and familial cohesion. Participants will explore varied mental health responses and coping mechanisms within these systems. Utilizing the U.R.K.L.E. model, attendees will gain actionable strategies for managing mental health during familial grief and loss. This workshop equips clinical providers with essential insights and tools to effectively support families through complex emotional challenges. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.
