5th Annual CE You! 

Winter Conference! 

 DAY 1 and DAY 3

JANUARY 13 and 15, 2026

( 18 CE CREDITS )

 

Join us for our 5th Annual CE You! 

Winter Conference!

January 13 – 15, 2026

3 Days, 27 CE Credits!

This Conference will take place completely online.

 

This 3 Day Program is jam-packed with training and will provide you with up to 27 Live Interactive CE Credits

The full conference includes 4 Ethics trainings to choose from, Cultural Competence, Trauma training, and lots more! 

You may attend the full conference or select specific classes to attend.  

 

Winter Conference Schedule 2026

 

Day 1-  January 13, 2026

10:00 am to 12:00 pm EST

Select one of the following classes

 

Class A

From Insight to Action: Evidence-Based Interventions for Anxiety Disorders (2 CE Credits)

This training provides a practical overview of evidence-based approaches for treating Anxiety Disorders, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP). Participants will learn how to identify avoidance patterns and safety behaviors, and how to target the cognitive, behavioral, and physiological mechanisms that maintain anxiety.

 

Through case examples and sample interventions, clinicians will gain guidance on structuring exposures, sequencing skills, and adapting therapeutic language to support motivation and engagement. The workshop also addresses assessment strategies, differential diagnosis, and how to respond to treatment-interfering behaviors or heightened distress. Tailored approaches for children, adolescents, and caregivers will be included, offering actionable tools to improve emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and family-supported progress.

 

(Trainer, Dr. Jaimee Arnoff, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Beacon, NY, specializing in evidence-based treatment for adolescents, young adults, and high-risk clinical presentations. She has developed CE courses on culturally responsive care, chronic pain, parental mental illness, and suicide prevention. Drawing on cognitive-behavioral, attachment-informed, and trauma-responsive frameworks, Dr. Arnoff created the De-Parenting model to help clients heal inherited family dynamics early and effectively, and shares her expertise widely through professional trainings, publications, and podcasts.)

 

Class B

Unmasking Complexity: Assessing, Treating, and Conceptualizing Personality Disorders

Personality disorders present some of the most challenging and complex clinical presentations in mental health treatment. This new training equips clinicians with a practical, structured approach to understanding, assessing, and treating personality disorders using current best practices from evidence-based modalities. Participants will learn to differentiate among the ten DSM-5-TR personality disorders, conduct efficient yet comprehensive assessments, rule out commonly confused conditions such as bipolar disorder or PTSD, and communicate diagnoses with clarity and compassion.

The course emphasizes real-world clinical application through case examples, differential diagnosis strategies, and intervention planning using DBT, RO-DBT, CBT, IPT, and schema-informed techniques. Attention is given to relational dynamics, countertransference, resistance, and the emotional intensity often associated with personality disorders. 

(Trainer, Elan Javanfard, LMFT, is a Psychotherapist who specializes in reintegrating the whole self, by utilizing present focused methods of discovery and coping. He works for Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services in Los Angeles overseeing all Crisis, Residential, and Substance Treatment. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education & Psychology.)

 

12:40 pm – 5:00 pm EST

Select one of the following classes

Class A

Ethics & AI: Navigating the Future of Mental Health Practice (4 CE Credits – Ethics)

This new ethics training explores the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mental health care, from documentation tools and wellness apps to emerging “AI therapist” platforms. Clinicians will examine how to ethically integrate these technologies without compromising relational, trauma-informed practice. Through case vignettes, reflective discussion, and guided application of professional standards (NASW, APA, NBCC, ASWB, WHO), participants will learn to discern between tools that augment care and those that risk replacing human connection.

 

Attendees will leave with a clear ethical decision-making framework, practical red flag and green light indicators for AI use, and strategies for maintaining transparency, integrity, and client trust in a rapidly changing digital landscape. This engaging, accessible session is designed for licensed clinicians seeking to balance innovation with ethical responsibility.

 

(Kristin Whiting-Davis, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker, clinical supervisor, and mindfulness facilitator with over 25 years of experience in social work and behavioral health settings. Through her practice, KWD Wellness, she provides therapy, supervision, and continuing education focused on ethics, clinician well-being, and innovation in field of mental health. Kristin integrates trauma-informed and mindfulness-based approaches to help clinicians navigate emerging technologies and ethical complexity with clarity and compassion.)

 

Class B

Living in the Liminal: Counseling Clients with Chronic Illness (4 CE Credits)

This training equips mental health professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills for supporting clients living with chronic illness and pain. We will explore the often invisible realities of chronic conditions, including concepts like spoon theory and the emotional impact of being misunderstood or dismissed by others and by the medical system.

 

Participants will learn how to adapt therapeutic approaches to challenges unique to chronic illness—such as fluctuating symptoms, limited energy, and medical trauma—while creating a validating and safe clinical environment. The program also covers interventions to help clients navigate identity changes, grief, relational stressors, and the ongoing emotional toll of their condition. Clinicians will leave with a set of compassionate, practical tools to foster resilience, empowerment, and improved well-being for their clients.

(Trainer, Christina Scott is an Ohio-based Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and an online private practice owner specializing in chronic illness, neurodiversity, and trauma. A proud geek therapist, she brings a fun, compassionate approach to her work and has contributed to several books on topics ranging from using pop culture in counseling to an anthology for autistic mental health professionals.)

 

Evening Sessions

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Select one of the following classes

Class A

Safe Love, Fierce Compassion: Guiding Black Couples Toward Emotional Well-Being (3 CEs – Cultural Competence)

Black couples face unique relational challenges shaped by cultural narratives, systemic inequities, and intergenerational trauma. For licensed therapists and psychologists, understanding these dynamics is essential to providing competent and affirming care. This workshop equips professionals with tools to foster emotional safety, cultivate self-compassion, and support Black couples in building resilient, emotionally healthy relationships.

 

Through guided learning, reflective discussion, and interactive activities, participants will examine the cultural and social factors influencing relational well-being, acquire strategies to help couples overcome biases, engage in fair conflict resolution, and express emotions effectively. They will also learn approaches to break cycles of past relational trauma that surface in present conflicts and strengthen clinical skills to help couples create emotionally safe, compassionate, and thriving partnerships. This workshop ensures professionals leave with practical, immediately applicable tools to support Black couples on their journey toward relational healing.

 

(Trainer, Dr. Linnéa Parsons-Willis, PhD, LCPC, LPCC-S is the founder, CEO and Clinical Director at LP Counseling & Therapy Services. She specializes in emotional intelligence, relationship wellness, and helping individuals heal from relational hurt. With extensive experience training and supervising clinicians, she blends clinical expertise with practical strategies for growth. Her mission is to make emotional health accessible, inclusive, and transformative for both professionals and the clients they serve.)

 

Class B

Trauma Informed Relapse Prevention (3 CE Credits – Trauma)

Some clients enter treatment with a genuine desire to change, while others are motivated more externally. The clients who often challenge and impact us the most are those who genuinely want to recover but continue to relapse, sometimes losing hope and experiencing deep depression or suicidal thoughts.

 

This training reframes relapse through a trauma-informed lens, giving clinicians practical, evidence-based strategies to support clients while maintaining hope. Participants will explore the underlying mechanisms of relapse, identify trauma-related core issues, and learn actionable approaches to foster long-term recovery and resilience.

(Trainer, Gwendolyn Bammel, LMSW, CAADC, is the Behavioral Health Manager at Henry Ford Eastwood Recovery Center in Southfield, Michigan. A person in long-term recovery, she has devoted her career to helping others achieve healing and wholeness. With more than 20 years of experience across all levels of care—including residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient (OP) programs—she brings deep expertise and compassion to her work. Gwendolyn is also the author of Trauma-Informed Relapse Prevention: A Therapist Guidebook with Client Worksheets.)

 

Day 3-  January 15, 2026

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Select one of the following classes

 

Class A

The Pleaser in the Chair: Navigating Ethics & Boundaries as a Therapist with People-Pleasing Tendencies (3 CE Credits – Ethics)

This engaging and self-reflective 3-hour CEU training is designed for mental health professionals who struggle with over-accommodation, avoidance of conflict, or difficulty saying “no” in the therapeutic relationship. Grounded in ethical codes (e.g., NASW, APA), interpersonal neurobiology, and countertransference theory, this course will help clinicians identify how their own people-pleasing patterns may affect client care, professional integrity, and boundary clarity. Through experiential exercises, real-world vignettes, and practical tools, therapists will learn to uphold ethical standards while maintaining self-awareness and self-compassion.

 

(Trainer, Rebecca Canzonieri, LCSW-C, LICSW is a clinical social worker with nearly a decade of experience specializing in women’s mental health and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). Rebecca maintains a private practice dedicated to perinatal mental health. Her previous clinical experience includes providing emergency psychiatric services, supporting stabilization on an inpatient psychiatric unit, and delivering outpatient care through a hospital setting. In these roles, she provided individual therapy, facilitated intensive outpatient program groups, offered employee assistance program services, and collaborated with medical practices. Licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., Rebecca is dedicated to educating clinicians on the unique nature of perinatal mental health while advocating for greater awareness and systemic change to better serve this population.)

 Class B

This or That?: Ethical Crossroads In The Field of School Social Work

This training session is designed to equip school social workers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to navigate ethical dilemmas that arise in their professional practice. School social workers often face complex situations where ethical principles and practical realities intersect, requiring careful consideration and sound judgment.

 

Through interactive discussion, case studies, and real-world examples, participants will explore the NASW Code of Ethics, ethical decision-making frameworks, and strategies for maintaining professional boundaries within the school setting. The session will also address issues such as confidentiality, dual relationships, mandated reporting, and advocacy in school systems.

 

By the end of this training, participants will feel more confident in identifying ethical challenges, applying ethical reasoning, and upholding professional integrity while supporting students, families, and school communities.

 

( Trainer Anjalon Wimbush is a licensed Masters level social worker who has retired from a career in the Grand Rapids Public Schools as a School Social Worker for the past 25 years. Anjalon is a graduate of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. It was at GRPS where she developed her passion to mentor her peers and develop relevant materials for practicing social work.

As a Field Instructor for Michigan State University for over 18 years, she was honored in 2017, with an Excellence award as a Field Instructor with MSU. In addition, she participated in the MSU Field Advisory Committee for 3 years. Anjalon has many years of experience in course development as recent as an SEL class (SEL & You) developed for Grand Valley State University Trio Upward Bound Summer program in 2024. She is currently retired from SSW and provides clinical therapy to clients virtually through her private practice. Mrs. Wimbush is also the CEO of Positive Steps10, LLC, a self-help organization which encompasses The Lotus Life Self-Care Life Coaching where she is CEO where transformations are facilitated for Women, who want to get unstuck, overcome burnout, and build resiliency as “Coach Anjalon”.

She has established herself as a presenter with multiple entities, such as GVSU, MSU, KISD, GRPS, and ACSSW on the following topics: Ethics in Social work, Compassion Resilience in the workplace, creating Student leadership, and intro to  Mindfulness sincethe year of 2014.

 

Mrs. Wimbush is a wife and mother who enjoys music, karaoke, being creative, and spending time with her family and friends. )

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Select one of the following classes

 

Class A

Anxiety and Panic Attacks: Simplifying Treatment and Normalizing Psychosomatic Responses (3 CE Credits)

 

This class will focus on strategies and approaches that foster a deeper understanding of anxiety while providing practical, streamlined methods for treatment. Participants will explore combined approaches and evidence-informed tools that can be tailored to meet the unique needs of individual clients. The training will also highlight innovative communication techniques to support psychoeducation, enhance client understanding of anxiety and panic disorders, and promote effective coping strategies. Clinicians will learn how to address client resistance, understand the ways anxiety may serve adaptive purposes, and develop skills to navigate these dynamics in therapy.

 

Additionally, the class will examine how anxiety and panic can serve as catalysts for emotional processing when appropriately supported in treatment. Participants will consider the mind-body connection, the historical and emotional roots of anxiety, the impact of unprocessed emotions and trauma, and dissatisfaction with current life circumstances. Practical, healthy coping strategies will be provided to help clients achieve greater resilience and emotional well-being.

 

(Trainer, Suzana Sjenicic, LMHC, is a licensed psychotherapist and author based in New York. In addition to her Mental Health Counseling license, she holds a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional certificate and provides education on anxiety disorders. A native of Serbia, she is the author of Anxiety Free and the creator of the Anxiety Free mobile app, designed to help users manage anxiety, panic attacks, time, and stress. In 2024, she served as Chair of Professional Development for the Metro Chapter of the New York Mental Health Counseling Association (NYMHCA))

 

Class B

 

From Guilt to Growth: The Practice of De-Parenting (3 CE Credits)

De-Parenting is the therapeutic process of identifying and releasing internalized family rules, roles, and obligations that can undermine autonomy and self-worth. This training introduces clinicians to Dr. Arnoff’s De-Parenting Framework, drawing on family systems, attachment, and trauma-informed theories as a foundation for effective re-parenting and sustainable self-compassion.

 

Participants will learn practical strategies to help clients recognize inherited family narratives and their impact on adult functioning and relationships, navigate the guilt, grief, and ambiguous loss that often accompany boundary-setting, and build healthier self-concepts. The course emphasizes fostering chosen relationships grounded in safety, reciprocity, and belonging, equipping clinicians to support clients in creating more empowered and resilient lives.

 

(Trainer, Dr. Jaimee Arnoff, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Beacon, NY, specializing in evidence-based treatment for adolescents, young adults, and high-risk clinical presentations. She has developed CE courses on culturally responsive care, chronic pain, parental mental illness, and suicide prevention. Drawing on cognitive-behavioral, attachment-informed, and trauma-responsive frameworks, Dr. Arnoff created the De-Parenting model to help clients heal inherited family dynamics early and effectively, and shares her expertise widely through professional trainings, publications, and podcasts.)

 

Evening Sessions

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Select one of the following classes

 

Class A

Digital Dread: Navigating Cyber Anxieties and Ethics in the Age of AI (3 CE Credits – Ethics)

This timely workshop explores the emerging mental health challenges and ethical implications of our digital age, drawing on Dr. Julie R. Ancis’ pioneering work in cyberpsychology. As artificial intelligence, automation, and information manipulation reshape society at unprecedented speeds, mental health professionals are increasingly encountering clients struggling with technology-related anxiety, paralysis from information overload, misinformation, and ethical dilemmas in digital contexts. This workshop provides clinicians with evidence-based strategies to address these uniquely 21st-century challenges.

 

Participants will examine the psychological mechanisms underlying technology-induced future anxiety, including fears of automation-driven displacement, confusion from deepfakes, algorithmic helplessness, ethical concerns regarding proper technology use, and the mental health impact of persistent misinformation and disinformation. Through case studies and intervention strategies, clinicians will develop competencies in helping clients navigate uncertainty, build resilience against information manipulation, and maintain psychological well-being in a rapidly changing technological landscape. The workshop also emphasizes how these anxieties can differ across age groups, professions, and socioeconomic backgrounds, while equipping practitioners with approaches that balance realistic preparation for technological change with cognitive strategies to counter catastrophic thinking.

 

(Trainer, Julie R. Ancis, PhD is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Informatics and the Founding Director of the Cyberpsychology Program at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and has an extensive record of scholarly work, including four books, over 80 journal articles, book chapters, and technical reports, as well as more than 200 professional presentations on cyberpsychology, multicultural competence, and the legal system. In 2010, she was honored with the Woman of the Year Award by the American Psychological Association, Society of Counseling Psychology)

 

Class B

 

Beyond Buzzwords: How to be Truly Neurodivergent Affirming in Your Practice. (3 CE Credits)

This training guides mental health professionals in moving beyond surface-level inclusivity to create truly affirming spaces for neurodivergent individuals. After reviewing the definition of neurodivergence, participants will learn how to adapt therapeutic and assessment approaches to support diverse neurological experiences, emphasizing that differences are not deficits. The workshop encourages self-reflection on biases shaped by traditional medical models, including those embedded in diagnosis and insurance documentation.

 

Clinicians will be challenged to evaluate how well their language, documentation, office environment, and therapeutic style align with neurodivergent-affirming principles. Strategies for building inclusive, sensory-considerate, and flexible practices are presented, reinforced by case examples to illustrate practical application. The session also addresses working with clients who prefer a medical-model approach, emphasizing the importance of individualized, respectful care that honors each client’s needs and preferences.

 

(Jessica Hasson, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, and practices across 40 states and two jurisdictions via PSYPACT. She brings extensive expertise in psychological assessment, including clinical, psychoeducational, and forensic evaluations. Dr. Hasson has delivered over 50 presentations at state, national, and international psychology conferences and has published numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed articles on assessment. Her work blends evidence-based practices with practical insights, providing clinicians with actionable knowledge they can apply in their own practice.)

Webinars included in this package:

From Insight to Action: Evidence-Based Interventions for Anxiety Disorders (2 CE Credits)

Unmasking Complexity: Assessing, Treating, and Conceptualizing Personality Disorders

Living in the Liminal: Counseling Clients with Chronic Illness

Ethics and AI: Navigating the Future of Mental Health Practice

Safe Love, Fierce Compassion: Guiding Black Couples Toward Emotional Well-Being

Trauma Informed Relapse Prevention

Sacred Pathways to Addiction Recovery: Expanding Spirituality in Clinical Practice

So, What Do We Do About Persistent/Chronic Pain?

Ethics, Boundaries, and Technology in a Post-Covid World

Integrating Social Determinants of Health into Clinical and Behavioral Health Practice

Going Back to Basics: The Importance of Authenticity and the Assessment of Stress.

Happy Off the Scale: Emotional Healing in Bariatric and Weight Loss Care

This or That?: Ethical Crossroads In The Field of School Social Work