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 22
Applying the Stages of Change: Enhancing Addiction Treatment Through the Transtheoretical Model
Webinar
Sponsored by Center for Prevention Services (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87559797821?pwd=mYCUQtaefNapYLy2UQcOeYyjQb3jHj.1)
Presented by Natalie Ricciutti
Contact Carolyn Diez – 828-333-0925 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-257-S
Up to 1 hour SS (PSY)

May 23
Safety First: Trauma-Informed Care with People Experiencing Substance Use Disorders
Webinar
Sponsored by Wake AHEC (https://www.wakeahec.org/courses-and-events/74614/safety-first-trauma-informed-care-with-people-experiencing-substance-use-disorders)
Presented by Chris Toenes
Contact Lorie Houston – 919-350-0471 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-246-S
Up to 3 hours SS (PSY)

May 27 & 29
Understanding & Treating Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders in Adults
Webinar
Sponsored by Behavioral Health Springboard
Presented by Arianne Jennings
Contact Elise Garcia – 919-843-6083 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-294-S
Up to 3.5 hours SS (EBT) (PSY)

May 30
Motivational Interviewing Basics 1
Charlotte
Sponsored by The Forum at Hope Haven
Presented by Barbara Thomas
Contact Barbara Thomas – 518-366-1918 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-308-G
Up to 3 hours GSB (EBT)

May 30
Motivational Interviewing Basics 2
Charlotte
Sponsored by The Forum at Hope Haven
Presented by Barbara Thomas
Contact Barbara Thomas – 518-366-1918 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-307-G
Up to 3 hours GSB (EBT)

May 30
De-escalation: Creating Calm & Safety
Charlotte
Sponsored by The Forum at Hope Haven
Presented by Barbara Thomas
Contact Barbara Thomas – 518-366-1918 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-313-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

June 2
Mental Health 101 & Refresher
Charlotte
Sponsored by The Forum at Hope Haven
Presented by Heather Bartlett
Contact Barbara Thomas – 518-366-1918 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-315-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

June 4
2025 NC Virtual Adolescent SUD 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 25-343-S
Up to 7 hours SS

June 6
Ethics of 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 24-487-C
Up to 4 hours SS (ETHICS)

June 7
Orientation to Disaster Mental Health Interventions
Webinar
Sponsored by Northwest AHEC (http://nwahec.org/75537)
Presented by Tab Ballis
Contact Ellen Kesler – 336-713-7712 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-269-G
Up to 2 hours GSB

June 9
Engaging Clients as Partners in Change Using Motivational Interviewing: Introduction to MI & Skill Building
Webinar
Sponsored by MAHEC (https://mahec.net/home/event/73950)
Presented by Rachel Galanter
Contact Barbara Warren – 704-322-9177 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-221-G
Up to 12 hours GSB (EBT)

June 10 – 11
2-Day ASAM Criteria Workshop: Understanding & Applying the ASAM Patient Placement Criteria
Webinar
Sponsored by Behavioral Health Springboard
Presented by Laurie Conaty
Contact Elise Garcia – 919-843-6083 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-323-S
Up to 8 hours SS

June 12
LGBTQ+ Gambling Disorder
Webinar
Sponsored by Behavioral Health Springboard
Presented by Michelle Malkin
Contact Elise Garcia – 919-843-6083 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-338-S
Up to 1 hour SS

June 12
HIV Updates & Intersectionality
Webinar
Sponsored by Center for Prevention Services (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82981050655?pwd=mbrQEz5fRG6BMOu7PmrlBVyHF1O1Kb.1)
Presented by Devin Cokley
Contact Carolyn Diez – 828-333-0925 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-339-G
Up to 1 hour GSB (HIV)

June 16
Engaging Clients as Partners in Change Using Motivational Interviewing: Introduction to MI & Skill Building
Webinar
Sponsored by MAHEC (https://mahec.net/home/event/73950)
Presented by Rachel Galanter
Contact Barbara Warren – 704-322-9177 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-221-G
Up to 12 hours GSB (EBT)

June 17
Mutual Aid Recovery Supports for Tailored Care Management (TCM)
Webinar
Sponsored by Wake AHEC (https://www.wakeahec.org/courses-and-events/75605/mutual-aid-recovery-supports-for-tailored-care-management-tcm)
Presented by Andrea Winkler
Contact Lorie Houston – 919-350-0471 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-296-G
Up to 1 hour GSB (EBT)

June 20
Trauma Informed Care
Charlotte
Sponsored by The Forum at Hope Haven
Presented by Barbara Thomas
Contact Barbara Thomas – 518-366-1918 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-306-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

June 20
NC EAPA’s Member Appreciation Virtual Training
Webinar
Sponsored by NC EAPA (https://eapa.com/event/nc-eapas-june-20th-2025-virtual-training-member-appreciation/)
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Karla Lever – 704-369-3114 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-348-G
Up to 6 hours GSB

June 27
Cultural Awareness: The Influence of Black “Culture” on Substance Use Disorders & Making Therapy Look “Cool”
Webinar
Sponsored by Dilworth Center (https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DWFKMF4BQe2cA1PRrH-m2A)
Presented by Kendria Harris
Contact Buck Rackley – 704-777-7759 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-351-S
Up to 2 hours SS

June 27
Motivational Interviewing Advanced
Charlotte
Sponsored by The Forum at Hope Haven
Presented by John Weddell
Contact Barbara Thomas – 518-366-1918 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-314-G
Up to 6 hours GSB

July 14 – 17
Motivational Interview:  The Basics
Webinar
Sponsored by Mid-day Counseling (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdO-opzojE9f8zu0yYeCdHTjszTceaXDL)
Presented by Sherry Cahn
Contact Sherry Cahn – 336-469-8260 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-032-G
Up to 13 hours GSB (EBT)

July 17
The Twin Pandemics: The Globalization of Addiction, Sexually Transmitted Infections & Blood Borne Pathogens
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Caroline Tisdale
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-011-S
Up to 4 hours SS (HIV)

August 8 – 9
Family Systems Workshop
Webinar / Cornelius / Charlotte
Sponsored by The Blanchard Institute (www.theblanchardinstitute.com)
Presented by Ward Blanchard
Contact Allison Christie – 704-288-1097 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-210-G
Up to 8 hours GSB (EBT)

September 18
Mindfulness & Relapse Prevention: Cultivating Awareness for Lasting Change
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Matthew O’Connor
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-017-S
Up to 4 hours SS (EBT)

October 6 – 9
Motivational Interview:  The Basics
Webinar
Sponsored by Mid-day Counseling (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtde2hqTkqEtWUJGLb7xxRJuy2mqauNo7j)
Presented by Sherry Cahn
Contact Sherry Cahn – 336-469-8260 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-032-G
Up to 13 hours GSB (EBT)

October 10 – 11
Family Systems Workshop
Webinar / Cornelius / Charlotte
Sponsored by The Blanchard Institute (www.theblanchardinstitute.com)
Presented by Ward Blanchard
Contact Allison Christie – 704-288-1097 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-210-G
Up to 8 hours GSB (EBT)

October 16
Ethics & Cultural Awareness
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Kendria Harris
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-009-S
Up to 4 hours SS (ETHICS)

November 11 – 20
Creeping Up on You
Webinar
Sponsored by Mid-day Counseling
Presented by Sherry Cahn
Contact Sherry Cahn – 336-469-8260 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-192-S
Up to 14 hours SS (DV) (includes 1.25 hours of ETHICS)

November 12
Adaptive Leadership
Webinar
Sponsored by Community Impact North Carolina
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Kelly Teague – 828-246-4434 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-299-G
Up to 4 hours GSB

November 20
Neuroscience of Addiction & Recovery: How to Tailor Treatment Planning, Interventions, & Psychoeducation for Clients & Their Families
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Crystal Blair
Contact Heather Bland – 336-553-6647 ([email protected])
Approval code 25-008-S
Up to 4 hours SS