Upcoming Training Courses/Conferences (Live, Interactive Webinars and In-Person Courses)

The live, interactive webinar format is considered an in-person training.

The courses listed below are not sponsored or offered by the Board; they are only Board-approved as meeting the requirements for the approved continuing education hours.  If you are interested in attending one of the courses, please reach out to the contact person or sponsor for further information.  The Board cannot register you for these courses.

May 6
Panic, Phobias, & Worry: Using Behavioral Based Treatments for Effective Results
Webinar
Sponsored by APNC (https://cvent.me/8ow3e0)
Presented by Patrick McGrath
Contact Lauren Stone – 919-615-1000 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-259-S
Up to 1.5 hours SS

May 6 – 8
2026 Women’s Recovery Conference: Four Decades of cultivating Collaboration in a Changing World
Asheville
Sponsored by Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC)
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Barbara Warren- 704-322-9177 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-153-C

May 8
Emotional Sobriety for Everyone
Webinar
Sponsored by McLeod Centers for Well Being (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emotional-sobriety-for-everyone-virtual-tickets-1871308868199?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Presented by Allen Berger
Contact Jenna Hyary – 518-894-9367 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-322-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

May 9
Supervising Through a Family Lens: Supporting Caregivers of Children with IDD & Complex Needs
Webinar
Sponsored by Behavioral Health Springboard (https://bhs.unc.edu/)
Presented by Amy Dickey
Contact Elise Garcia – 919-843-6083 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-242-G
Up to 3 hours GSB (CSS)

May 11 – 15
McLeod Institute on Addiction
Charlotte
Sponsored by UNC Charlotte Counseling Department
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Jack Culbreth – 704-737-8580 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-358-S
Up to 30 hours SS (includes specialty hours in ETHICS, EBT, HIV, & SUDV)

May 12
First Annual Eastern North Carolina Addiction Medicine Conference
Greenville
Sponsored by Eastern AHEC
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Maisha Richard – 252-744-5220 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-246-S
Up to 6.75 hours SS (various specialty hours available)

May 12
SUD & the Elderly
Webinar
Sponsored by The Forum at Hope Haven (https://theforumathopehaven.org/)
Presented by Andrea Garraway
Contact Barbara Thomas – 518-366-1918 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-346-S
Up to 1.5 hours SS (SUDE)

May 13
No, We Are NOT All a Little OPCS: Exposure & Response Prevention & Facing Your Fears
Webinar
Sponsored by APNC (https://cvent.me/0oKqBR)
Presented by Patrick McGrath
Contact Lauren Stone – 919-615-1000 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-260-S
Up to 1.5 hours SS

May 13 – 15
Clinical Supervision Retreat: Keeping the Spark Without Burning Out
Wilmington
Sponsored by Behavioral Health Springboard
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Elise Garcia – 919-843-6083 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-320-G
Up to 15 hours GSB (CSS) (ETHICS – 2.5 hours)

May 14
Ethics in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Behavioral Health Practice
Webinar
Sponsored by Southern Regional AHEC
Presented by LuEvelyn Jacobs Tillman
Contact Ashley Diehm – 910-678-7226 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-325-G
Up to 1.5 hours GSB (ETHICS)

May 15
Positive Psychology & Mindfulness Skills in Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-029-S
Up to 4 hours SS
Up to 15.5 hours (GSB, SS, and specialty hours including ETHICS, HIV, PSY, ND, CSS and EBT available based on sessions attended)

May 15
When the Frying Pan Hits the Fire: The Intersection of Addiction & Grief
Webinar
Sponsored by NCEAPA
Presented by David Chastain
Contact Deirdre Rainey – 434-941-1737 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-307-S
Up to 3 hours SS

May 15
Pathways of Recovery
Webinar

Sponsored by NCEAPA
Presented by David Chastain
Contact Deirdre Rainey – 434-941-1737 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-308-S
Up to 3 hours SS

May 20
PTSD & Trauma: What If We Are Afraid of a Memory?
Webinar
Sponsored by APNC (https://cvent.me/mrAdR1)
Presented by Patrick McGrath
Contact Lauren Stone – 919-615-1000 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-261-S
Up to 1.5 hours SS

May 20 – 22
5th Annual South Eastern Summit for Behavioral Health
Wrightsville Beach
Sponsored by SEAHEC
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Jennifer Whitley – 910-667-9339 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-248-C
Up to 16 hours (SS, GSB, and specialty hours in PSY, EBT, and Ethics available based on sessions attended)

May 21
ACT Interventions for Substance Use Disorders
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-013-S
Up to 4 hours SS (EBT)

May 22
Child & Adolescent Care Management Series – Supporting Families of Children with Complex Needs
Webinar
Sponsored by MAHEC
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Scott Melton – 828-257-4400 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-237-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

May 24
DWI Trauma Release
Webinar
Sponsored by Beyond Addiction (https://curiosityrocks.net/dwi-trauma-release-training.php)
Presented by Linda Hamilton
Contact Linda Hamilton – 828-231-2478 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-367-S
Up to 2 hours SS (PSY)

May 26 – 27
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing with Adolescents & Families
Greenville
Sponsored by Governor’s Institute
Presented by Peter Rives
Contact Jeremy Croom – 919-990-9559 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-304-G
Up to 13 hours GSB (EBT)

May 28
Bridging Roles: Ethics & Boundaries in Peer Support & Clinical Practice for Problem Gambling
Webinar
Sponsored by Behavioral Health Springboard (https://bhslearn.unc.edu/)
Presented by Robby Fuqua
Contact Elise Garcia – 919-843-6083 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-316-S
Up to 1 hours SS (ETHICS)

May 29
Applied Ethics in Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling (Includes Social Justice Ethics)
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-029-S
Up to 4 hours SS (ETHICS)

May 29
Evaluation & Treatment of Professionals: Different Yet the Same
Webinar
Sponsored by Dilworth Center (https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jvKobO3aTfCAkmUCHwzwvg)
Presented by Marc Myer
Contact Buck Rackley – 704-777-7759 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-337-S
Up to 2 hours SS (EBT) (PSY)

June 1
Complex Ethical Issues in Modern Behavioral Health Practice
Webinar
Sponsored by Southern Regional AHEC
Presented by LuEvelyn Jacobs Tillman
Contact Ashley Diehm – 910-678-7226 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-326-G
Up to 1.5 hours GSB (ETHICS)

June 3
Child & Adolescent Care Management Series – When the Dam Breaks:  Preventing & Planning for Mental Health Crises with People with IDD
Webinar
Sponsored by MAHEC
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Scott Melton – 828-257-4400 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-237-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

June 3
Third Annual North Carolina Adolescent SUD Virtual Conference
Webinar
Sponsored by Governor’s Institute (https://addiction-medicine.org/adolescent-sud-conference/)
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Jeremy Croom – 919-990-9559 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-359-C
Up to 7.75 hours (SS, GSB, and specialty hours in PSY, EBT & ND)

June 3 – 4
ASAM Criteria Training: Comprehensive Assessment & Level of Care Determination
Webinar
Sponsored by Behavioral Health Springboard (https://bhs.unc.edu/)
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Elise Garcia – 919-843-6083 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-464-S
Up to 20.75 hours (SS, GSB & specialty hours including PSY, CSS, ETHICS, DV, EBT, & SUDV, available based on sessions attended)

June 5
HIV & Hepatitis C Counseling & Ethics in Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-029-S
Up to 4 hours SS (HIV)

June 5
Ethical Considerations: Treating Substance Use Disorders in Rural Communities
Webinar
Sponsored by Southern Regional AHEC
Presented by Daniel Ball
Contact Ashley Diehm – 910-678-7226 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-327-S
Up to 3 hours SS (ETHICS)

June 12
The 12 Core Functions & 12 Skills of a Mental Health & Substance Use Counselor
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-029-S
Up to 4 hours SS

June 17
12th Annual Military Women’s Health Symposium
Fayetteville
Sponsored by Southern Regional AHEC
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Mariah Williams – 910-678-7305 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-334-C
Up to 5 hours (includes SS & GSB) (SUDV) (EBT) (PSY 1-5)

June 18
Clinical Supervision that Sparks: Empowering Women in Recovery & the Professionals Who Support Them
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Kendra Davis
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-014-S
Up to 4 hours SS (CCS)

June 22 – 25
Creeping Up On You
Webinar
Sponsored by Mid-day Counseling (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PlzeRdEySsGVR7ExCUEwlw)
Presented by Sherry Cahn
Contact Sherry Cahn – 336-469-8260 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-158-S
Up to 14 hours SS (DV)

July 6 – 9
Motivational Interviewing – The Basics
Webinar
Sponsored by Mid-day Counseling (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/olnbuAVfQC6m64zUt8fTvA)
Presented by Sherry Cahn
Contact Sherry Cahn – 336-469-8260 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-140-G
Up to 13 hours GSB (EBT)

July 9
Sticky Ethics: Navigating Ethical Challenges in Real-World Practice
Webinar
Sponsored by Southern Regional AHEC
Presented by Uzama Price
Contact Ashley Diehm – 910-678-7226 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-350-S
Up to 0.5 hours SS (ETHICS)

July 15
Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with PTSD
Webinar
Sponsored by Southern Regional AHEC
Presented by Noga Zerubavel
Contact Ashley Diehm – 910-678-7226 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-351-G
Up to 1.5 hours GSB

July 21
Stabilizing the Storm: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Addiction & Affect Dysregulation
Webinar
Sponsored by Still Ponds
Presented by Oliver Johnson
Contact Oliver Johnson – 910-578-5169 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-333-S
Up to 3 hours SS (EBT)

July 21
Supporting Older Adults with IDD
Webinar
Sponsored by Southern Regional AHEC
Presented by Kim Schlegel
Contact Ashley Diehm – 910-678-7226 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-352-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

September 17
Women, STIs, & the Opioid Crisis
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Caroline Tisdale
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-015-S
Up to 4 hours SS (HIV)

October 12 – 15
Motivational Interviewing – The Basics
Webinar
Sponsored by Mid-day Counseling (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VbANAvH4Q7OKDCO9D9Fwfw)
Presented by Sherry Cahn
Contact Sherry Cahn – 336-469-8260 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-140-G
Up to 13 hours GSB (EBT)

October 15
Neurodivergence & Substance Use Treatment
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Jena Plummer
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-016-S
Up to 4 hours SS

November 16 – 19
Creeping Up On You
Webinar
Sponsored by Mid-day Counseling (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PlzeRdEySsGVR7ExCUEwlw)
Presented by Sherry Cahn
Contact Sherry Cahn – 336-469-8260 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-158-S
Up to 14 hours SS (DV)

November 19
The Neuroscience of Spirituality
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Wolf Yoxall
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 26-018-G
Up to 4 hours GSB (EBT)