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.

Upcoming 2024 Training Courses

April 15
UNC Clinical Lecture Series:  Alcohol, Buprenorphine, Cannabis, & Other ABCs of Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Webinar / Chapel Hill (https://sswevents.unc.edu/clinical-lecture-series)
Sponsored by UNC School of Social Work
Presented by Orrin Ware
Contact Deborah Barrett – 919-843-5818 ([email protected] or [email protected])
Approval number 23-598-C
Up to 2 hours SS (EBT)

April 16
Communicating to Support Tobacco-Free Living … Words, Tone & Images Matter
Webinar
Sponsored by South Piedmont AHEC (https://www.southpiedmontahec.org/courses-and-events/72231/communicating-to-support-tobacco-free-livingwords-tone-and-images-all-matter-breathe-easy-nc-professional-development-series)
Presented by Kim Bayha
Contact Cortney Fowler – 618-974-3986 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-015-S
Up to 1.5 hours SS (ND)

April 17
You Quit, Two Quit: Helping Clients Become Tobacco Free Before, During & After Pregnancy
Webinar
Sponsored by NC Tobacco Prevention & Control Branch
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Phyllis Andrews – 919-707-5418 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-423-S
Up to 1.5 hours SS (ND) (EBT)

April 18 – 19
Enhancing Knowledge & Skills in Adult Mental Health
Greenville
Sponsored by Eastern AHEC
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Kim Truesdell – 252-744-5215 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-341-C
Up to 12 hours (GSB, SS & specialty hours including ETHICS & EBT available based on sessions attended)

April 19
Empowering Inclusivity: LGBTQIA+ Youth Substance Use Prevention & Inclusive Language
Charlotte
Sponsored by Center for Prevention Services
Presented by Ashley Osborne
Contact Ashlyn Sexton – 704-738-3319 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-025-S
Up to 3 hours SS

April 19-20
2024 Addiction Medicine Conference
Asheville or Webinar
Sponsored by Governor’s Institute (https://addiction-medicine.org/spring-conference/)
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Pollen Williamson – 919-256-7411 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-419-S
Up to 14 hours SS (PSY & SUDE hours available based on sessions attended)

April 20
Counter Transference: Relational Supervision with Ethical Considerations
Webinar
Sponsored by Behavioral Health Springboard
Presented by Robert M Cox
Contact Gwen Ricks – 919-843-6083 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-413-G
Up to 3 hours GSB (CSS) (ETHICS)

April 22 – 25
Motivational Interviewing:  The Basics
Webinar
Sponsored by South Piedmont AHEC (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scuqtpjooEtBdb-Zv9Jh4ofE7R1Ky66Kh)
Presented by Sherry Cahn
Contact Sherry Cahn – 336-469-8260 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-054-G
Up to 13 hours GSB (EBT)

April 23
Quitline NC, Live Vape Free, & NC MedAssist: Helping Your Clients Quit
Webinar
Sponsored by NC Tobacco Prevention & Control Branch
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Phyllis Andrews – 919-707-5418 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-425-S
Up to 1.5 hours SS (ND) (EBT)

April 24 – 26
APNC 2024 Spring Conference
Lake Junaluska
Sponsored by Addiction Professionals of NC (https://apnc.org/conferences/)
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Ariel Keener – 919-615-1000 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-395-C
Up to 14.75 hours (GSB, SS & various specialty hours available based on sessions attended)

April 26
UNC Clinical Institute Program:  What’s My Story? The Reconstructive Power of Narrative Therapy
Webinar / Chapel Hill (https://sswevents.unc.edu/clinical-lecture-institutes)
Sponsored by UNC School of Social Work
Presented by Mauricio Yabar
Contact Deborah Barrett – 919-843-5818 ([email protected] or [email protected])
Approval number 23-598-C
Up to 6 hours GSB

April 26
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Skills & Practice
Leicester
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-023-S
Up to 7 hours SS (EBT)

April 26
Ethical Horizons: Navigating Prevention with Integrity
Charlotte
Sponsored by Center for Prevention Services
Presented by Nicole Augustine
Contact Ashlyn Sexton – 704-738-3319 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-018-G
Up to 3 hours GSB (ETHICS)

April 26
Ethics with Kim Strom
Wilmington
Sponsored by SEAHEC
Presented by Kim Strom-Gottfried
Contact Jennifer Whitley – 910-667-9339 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-342-G
Up to 4 hours GSB (ETHICS)

April 26
Introduction to Somatic Psychotherapy
Greenville
Sponsored by Eastern AHEC
Presented by Kate Gotelli
Contact Lenore Legere – 252-744-5228 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-421-G
Up to 4 hours GSB

April 30
Supporting Youth with IDD & Substance Use
Webinar
Sponsored by Behavioral Health Springboard
Presented by Wanda Brown-Ramseur
Contact Gwen Ricks – 919-843-6083 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-230-G
Up to 3.5 hours GSB

May 1
Provider Academy:  Youth Mental Health Trends
Webinar
Sponsored by Kellin Foundation
Presented by Angiemil Perez Pena
Contact Alex Espitia – 336-429-5600 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-387-C
Up to 1 hour GSB

May 1
Current Trends, Risks, & Solutions for Adolescent Social Media Use
Webinar
Sponsored by Wake AHEC
Presented by Hailey Shafir
Contact Kristen Murphy – 919-350-0464 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-426-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

May 1-3
2024 Women’s Recovery Conference: Finding Balance Amid Constant Change
Asheville
Sponsored by MAHEC (https://mahec.net/home/event/72713)
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Barbara Warren – 828-257-4400 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-180-C
Up to 15.5 hours (SS & GSB, specialty hours including EBT, PSY, ETHICS, CSS, & HIV available based on sessions attended)

May 2
Bacterial and Bloodborne Infections
Charlotte
Sponsored by Center for Prevention Services
Presented by Reid Getty
Contact Ashlyn Sexton – 704-738-3319 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-011-S
Up to 3 hours GSB (HIV)

May 4
Supporting Clinical Supervisors in Mitigating the Impacts of Secondary Trauma Stress for Supervisees & Client Populations
Webinar
Sponsored by Behavioral Health Springboard
Presented by Sarah Reives-Houston
Contact Gwen Ricks – 919-843-6083 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-414-G
Up to 3 hours GSB (CSS)

May 7
Succeeding Tobacco & Vape Free with Clients & Staff
Webinar
Sponsored by NC Tobacco Prevention & Control Branch
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Phyllis Andrews – 919-707-5418 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-423-S
Up to 3 hours SS (ND) (EBT)

May 7 – 8
2024 Family Conference:  Using an Intersectional Lens to Provide Family-Centered Care
Greenville
Sponsored by Eastern AHEC
Presented by Mulit-faculty
Contact Lenore Legere – 252-744-5228 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-224-G
Up to 11.25 hours GSB (includes 2 hours CSS based on sessions attended)

May 9
(Community) Supervision & Opioid Use Disorder: Building Partnerships, Removing Barriers, & Increasing Access
Charlotte
Sponsored by Center for Prevention Services
Presented by Margaret Bordeaux
Contact Ashlyn Sexton – 704-738-3319 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-045-S
Up to 3 hours SS

May 10
Ethical Issues & Concerns in Treating Substance Use Disorders
Greenville
Sponsored by Eastern AHEC
Presented by Kenn Pritchard
Contact Kim Truesdell – 252-744-5215 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-381-S
Up to 4 hours SS (ETHICS)

May 10 – 11
Family System Workshop
Charlotte
Sponsored by The Blanchard Institute
Presented by Ward Blanchard
Contact Ryan Mitchiner- 704-249-7286 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-237-S
Up to 8 hours SS

May 12
Supporting Youth with IDD & Substance Use
Webinar
Sponsored by Behavioral Health Springboard
Presented by Wanda Brown-Ramseur
Contact Gwen Ricks – 919-843-6083 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-230-G
Up to 3.5 hours GSB

May 16
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Charlotte
Sponsored by Center for Prevention Services
Presented by Christie Whisenant
Contact Ashlyn Sexton – 704-738-3319 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-010-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

May 17
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy: Moving Therapy to a New Dimension
Boone
Sponsored by Evolving Fire Counseling
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Angela Brooks-Livingston – 336-902-4256 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-385-G
Up to 6 hours GSB (includes 1 hour ETHICS)

May 17
Tools for Transformation: Building Your Recovery Toolkit
Charlotte
Sponsored by NC EAPA
Presented by Kit Roberts
Contact Mary Smith – 704-996-6566 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-422-S
Up to 3 hours SS

May 17
Building Emotional Fitness to Maintain Passion & Purpose
Charlotte
Sponsored by NC EAPA
Presented by Angela Miller
Contact Mary Smith – 704-996-6566 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-420-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

May 17 & 24
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Skills & Practice
Webinar (May 17th) & Leicester (May 24th)
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-023-S
Up to 10 hours SS (EBT) (PSY)

May 24
Treating Vaping in Adolescents & Young Adults
Webinar
Sponsored by NC Tobacco Prevention & Control Branch
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Phyllis Andrews – 919-707-5418 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-424-S
Up to 1.5 hours SS (ND) (EBT)

May 28
Quitline NC, Live Vape Free, & NC MedAssist: Helping Your Clients Quit
Webinar
Sponsored by NC Tobacco Prevention & Control Branch
Presented by Multi-faculty
Contact Phyllis Andrews – 919-707-5418 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-425-S
Up to 1.5 hours SS (ND) (EBT)

June 5
Provider Academy:  Exploring Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment
Webinar
Sponsored by Kellin Foundation
Presented by Emily Lewis
Contact Alex Espitia – 336-429-5600 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-387-C
Up to 1 hour GSB

June 6
Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of Substance Use Prevention, Recovery, & Social Determinants of Health
Charlotte
Sponsored by Center for Prevention Services
Presented by Christopher Campau
Contact Ashlyn Sexton – 704-738-3319 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-026-S
Up to 3 hours SS

June 7
Trauma & Recovery for Adults
Webinar
Sponsored by Wake AHEC
Presented by Kate Gotelli
Contact Kristen Murphy – 919-350-0464 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-427-G
Up to 4 hours GSB

June 9
Ecotherapy Skills & Practice in Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Leicester
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-023-S
Up to 7 hours SS

June 12 – 13
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Salisbury
Sponsored by Daymark Recovery Services
Presented by Laurie Conaty
Contact Monica Rasmussen – 336-242-2450 (m[email protected])
Approval code 23-490-G
Up to 13 hours GSB (EBT)

June 18
Sex Work & Harm Reduction
Webinar
Sponsored by Center for Prevention Services (https://www.preventionservices.org/training)
Presented by Rebecca Lilly
Contact Ashlyn Sexton – 704-738-3319 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-394-G
Up to 3 hours GSB

June 20
Ethics in Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment
Webinar
Sponsored by Asheville Counseling & Training
Presented by Linda Harrison
Contact Linda Harrison – 828-380-2948 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-023-S
Up to 4 hours SS (ETHICS)

June 20
Using EMDR with Substance Using Clients
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Caroline Tisdale
Contact Kelly Scaggs – 336-553-6646 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-020-S
Up to 4 hours SS (EBT)

June 20 – 21
THE GATEKEEPER: Understanding the Ethical Responsibilities of the Clinical Supervisor
Winston Salem
Sponsored by K*Metamorphosis Counseling & Professional Development (www.DrKendra.org)
Presented by Kendra Davis
Contact Kendra Davis – 336-422-7729 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-347-S
Up to 15 hours GSB (CSS) (ETHICS)

July 8 – 11
Motivational Interviewing:  The Basics
Webinar
Sponsored by South Piedmont AHEC (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArf-qvrzgoGNMkmDtAnpulfyWA3amlCNyt)
Presented by Sherry Cahn
Contact Sherry Cahn – 336-469-8260 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-054-G
Up to 13 hours GSB (EBT)

July 12
HIV Update & Ethical Practices with LGBTQ Persons
Charlotte
Sponsored by McLeod Centers for Wellbeing
Presented by David Zealy-Wright
Contact Mylyia Newton – 704-332-9001 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-417-S
Up to 6 hours SS (HIV) (ETHICS)

August 7
Provider Academy:  Law Enforcement & Mental Health
Webinar
Sponsored by Kellin Foundation
Presented by Alex Espitia
Contact Alex Espitia – 336-429-5600 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-387-C
Up to 1 hour GSB

August 9 – 10
Family System Workshop
Charlotte
Sponsored by The Blanchard Institute
Presented by Ward Blanchard
Contact Ryan Mitchiner- 704-249-7286 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-237-S
Up to 8 hours SS

September 4
Provider Academy:  Question – Persuade – Refer (QPR)
Greensboro
Sponsored by Kellin Foundation
Presented by Alex Espitia
Contact Alex Espitia – 336-429-5600 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-387-C
Up to 1 hour GSB

September 9 – 12
Creeping Up On You
Webinar
Sponsored by Mid-day Counseling (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsceqvrDwjGNFUZjqKJpx8Hrymfi2Hck27)
Presented by Sherry Cahn
Contact Sherry Cahn – 336-469-8260 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-357-S
Up to 14 hours SS (DV) (includes 1.25 hours of ETHICS)

September 12 – 13
THE GATEKEEPER: Understanding the Ethical Responsibilities of the Clinical Supervisor
Winston Salem
Sponsored by K*Metamorphosis Counseling & Professional Development (www.DrKendra.org)
Presented by Kendra Davis
Contact Kendra Davis – 336-422-7729 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-347-S
Up to 15 hours GSB (CSS) (ETHICS)

September 19
Sexual Health Risk Reduction Counseling: Skills to Address HIV/STI/BBP
Greensboro
Sponsored by Fellowship Hall
Presented by Caroline Tisdale
Contact Kelly Scaggs – 336-553-6646 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-021-G
Up to 4 hours GSB (HIV)

October 11 – 12
Family System Workshop
Charlotte
Sponsored by The Blanchard Institute
Presented by Ward Blanchard
Contact Ryan Mitchiner- 704-249-7286 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-237-S
Up to 8 hours SS

October 14 – 17
Motivational Interviewing:  The Basics
Webinar
Sponsored by South Piedmont AHEC (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqc-ytpjkpHdUPNZ-5rIlTsUx9wbV1JWqu)
Presented by Sherry Cahn
Contact Sherry Cahn – 336-469-8260 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-054-G
Up to 13 hours GSB (EBT)

October 24
The GATE Model: An Interactive Tool for Addictions Risk Assessment
Webinar
Sponsored by Wake AHEC
Presented by Tab Ballis
Contact Kristen Murphy – 919-350-0464 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-418-G
Up to 3 hours GSB (EBT)

November 6
Provider Academy:  Preventing Provider Burnout
Webinar
Sponsored by Kellin Foundation
Presented by Heather Bland
Contact Alex Espitia – 336-429-5600 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-387-C
Up to 1 hour GSB

December 5 – 6
THE GATEKEEPER: Understanding the Ethical Responsibilities of the Clinical Supervisor
Winston Salem
Sponsored by K*Metamorphosis Counseling & Professional Development (www.DrKendra.org)
Presented by Kendra Davis
Contact Kendra Davis – 336-422-7729 ([email protected])
Approval code 24-347-S
Up to 15 hours GSB (CSS) (ETHICS)