by Ira Weintraub | Jul 22, 2026
Dr. Monique Swift, PsyD, LMHC, LPC examines racism beyond individual prejudice, focusing on how policies, institutions, and systems create and sustain racial inequities. Participants will explore structural racism, its impact on access to resources and opportunities, and the concept of community trauma, particularly in Black communities. The session concludes by introducing structural competency as a practical framework for addressing systemic inequities and promoting equity. This class meets the NEW STRUCTURAL RACISM requirement for Maryland Social Workers. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits – Cultural Competence.
by Ira Weintraub | Mar 19, 2026
Join Katie Bingner, MS, LCPC, to learn how to create inclusive and affirming services for LGBTQ+ and other diverse clients. This course covers culturally sensitive communication and intervention strategies, identifying and dismantling systemic barriers, and advocating for social justice. This webinar meets the Maryland Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement for Social Workers. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits – LGBTQ Cultural Competence.
by Ira Weintraub | Jun 23, 2026
Dr. NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks, DSW, LCSW, LCAC, will discuss the lasting impact of social isolation, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll explore definitions of social isolation, the role of empathy in responding to it, and interventions to support those experiencing social isolation in various contexts. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.
by Ira Weintraub | Mar 23, 2026
Discover the insights offered by Jung’s archetypes with Rev. Karen Herrick, PhD, LCSW! Participants will study the formulation of the Jungian concept of archetypes’ positive and negative characteristics and how these may be reflected in clients’ lives. Identifying traits that may be present as practitioners, providing helpful reference points in session, as well as between colleagues and peers in clinical and organizational settings will also be discussed, along with how archetype theory may help inform strategies in treatment. Join us and learn how archetypes can illuminate and deepen our experience! This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 3 CE Credits.
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.
