Alexis Cate, LCSW, CCTP, CASAC-T brings attendees helpful perspectives and insights surrounding incidence of adolescent substance use and related co-morbidity, the impact of adolescent substance use on clinical care, especially when addressing ambivalence, as well as treatment considerations and interventions including Motivational Interviewing, DBT, CBT, and family therapy. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*

Join Tim Victorella, MSW, QMHP as we take a closer look at crisis. Participants will gain deeper insight surrounding deconstructing the “crisis brain”, effective formulas for de-escalation, helping practitioners approach crisis situations with confidence, and explore the role of nonverbal cues in overcoming crisis events. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*

No need to journey back in time… because our past is active here and now. Dr. Crystal McLeod, LCSW, DSW guides participants through the evocative and moving examination of transgenerational trauma. Participants will gain insight surrounding the definition and identification of transgenerational trauma, its emotional and behavioral impact, as well as the therapeutic value of effective treatment methods. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*

Shoshana Averbach, LMSW, MA gives us a glimpse into the world of Metaphysics! Gain an overview of how metaphysical theory examines energy in work and living spaces, strategies for optimizing therapeutic work space, how the space that surrounds us affects energy levels and mood, as well as practical interventions. Also explore and discover how energy affects the therapeutic relationship and may contribute to preventing burnout. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits.*

Join Deborah Levinson,LCSW as we examine the changing cultural landscape and corresponding reevaluation of the values that shape our lives. Participants will explore ethical insights surrounding adjustment, manifestations of ambiguous loss, layers of grief, as well as navigating the resulting strain on family and interpersonal relationships when conflicting individual judgements and actions may not align, as well as maintaining cognizance of associated counter-transference in the therapeutic relationship. *This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits – Ethics.*