"Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Clinicians"
Encountering problematic sexual behaviors (PSB) in children and adolescents can be challenging and unsettling, particularly for clinicians who do not specialize in this area. This training provides practical, evidence-informed guidance to help clinicians confidently recognize, assess, and respond to PSB.
Participants will learn how to distinguish developmentally expected behaviors from behaviors that may be concerning, respond appropriately when concerns arise, support caregivers, determine when specialized assessment or referral may be warranted, and explore evidence-informed treatment approaches. The training will also address multidisciplinary safety planning and strategies for promoting accountability while reducing shame, stigma, and unnecessary harm.
By the end of the training, clinicians will have greater knowledge and practical tools to respond to PSB with confidence, compassion, and a developmentally informed approach.
🗓Date(s): October 8, 2026
⏱ Time: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
📍Location: Live Virtual
CE Hours: 5.5 Category I Contact Hours
Sponsor: Clarity Counseling and Assessment, LLC
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Stephanie Hewitt at claritycounselingandassess@gmail.com or call 540-339-7575.
"Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Practice for Clinical Social Workers (Professional Conduct, Digital Realities, and Boundary Issues) "
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Analyze how client-facing AI applications may affect traditional professional boundaries and dual relationships in social work practice.
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Assess how the use of client-facing AI applications may influence clinical proximity and the therapeutic relationship.
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Develop objective criteria for maintaining appropriate digital boundaries in social work practice, including social media interactions and automated administrative communications.
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Evaluate third-party AI vendor agreements for structural, financial, privacy, and data-related risks that may affect client confidentiality and therapeutic boundaries.
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Integrate core ethical principles from the NASW Code of Ethics with emerging technological concerns, including algorithmic opacity, automation bias, and other risks associated with AI-supported practice.
This training is designed to:
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Demystify AI by providing an understanding of its current and emerging applications in social work practice.
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Explore ethical considerations that arise when AI is integrated into clinical and professional practice.
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Equip social workers with practical tools, best practices, and resources to navigate the evolving AI landscape responsibly, ethically, and in alignment with professional standards.
🗓Date(s): November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027
⏱ Time: Self Study
📍Location: Self Study/ On-Demand
CE Hours: 3.0 Category II Contact Hours (which includes 3.0 Ethics Contact Hours)
Sponsor: WLS Management LLC
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Lamont Clark at info@wlsmgt.com or call 240-988-4196.
"Mind Over Matter Facilitator Training"
Developed by Inova Peterson Life with Cancer, Mind Over Matter is an evidence-based, psychoeducational emotional skills-building program designed for individuals affected by cancer. The five-session program consists of 90-minute sessions that teach practical coping skills to help participants manage the emotional challenges and side effects associated with cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship.
The program integrates principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the physiology of the stress and relaxation response. Each session incorporates a relaxation exercise, introduces a key cognitive concept, and provides participants with activities to practice applying these skills to their own experiences.
The Mind Over Matter Facilitator Training is designed for mental health professionals and organizations interested in implementing the program within their own communities. During the training, participants will work through all five program sessions and experience the material and exercises from a participant’s perspective. The training will also review the program’s theoretical foundations and provide opportunities to practice facilitating key concepts and exercises in small groups.
In addition, participants will receive guidance on program implementation and logistics, including marketing, attendance tracking, and program evaluation, to support successful delivery of Mind Over Matter within their communities.
🗓Date(s): November 9-11, 2026
⏱ Time: November 9: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; November 10: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; November 11: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍Location: Live Virtual
CE Hours: 13.0 Category I Contact Hours
Sponsor: Inova Peterson Life with Cancer
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Kimberly Lowery Walker at kimberly.lowerywalker@inova.org or call 202-460-1736.
The following Course Accreditation Programs, approved by the NASW-Virginia Chapter are accredited for Continuing Education Hours. For more details or to express interest in any of these programs, please contact the sponsoring organization using the information provided.
