Take a journey with us to a time and place during which you were worry free, joyful, playful, and wholly yourself. What happened to that person? How did you get from that sense of inner peace to constant worry that you're not enough? We know how! Unlike most other professionals, the mental health provider is held to the highest standards of behavior 24/7. Sometimes it feels like your desire to help, and your pursuit of clinical education, training, and credentials handcuffs you. It often forces you to function out of fear rather than fun. In this unique course, we wind the clock back - together - and re-imagine a professional identity that is authentic, bold, and truly you - a professional, edgy clinician.

Ethical decision-making: the ultimate tightrope act for mental health professionals. In Confidence in Ethical Decision-Making, we’ll help you navigate the murky waters of personal values, professional ethics, and clinical practice without losing your balance—or your sanity. Across six engaging modules, you’ll confront the emotional landmines of ethical dilemmas, align your values with your code of ethics, and build the kind of unshakable confidence that makes decision-making feel less like a chore and more like a superpower. Whether you're dealing with tricky clients or tricky emotions, this NBCC-approved course (6 hours) will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to tackle the next ethical curveball life throws your way.

The question of telehealth vs. in-person therapy isn’t always as simple as it seems. In Telehealth vs. In-Person Therapy: Who Decides What's Best, we dive into the balancing act of honoring client preferences while making ethically sound, growth-focused decisions. In Module 1, you’ll gain clarity on assessing telehealth suitability using insights from Baumes et al. (2020) and a practical checklist covering key factors like technology access, environment suitability, and cultural considerations. Module 2 takes it further with real-world demonstrations, showcasing how to navigate those tricky conversations when telehealth just isn’t the best fit. With empathy and professionalism, you’ll learn to empower your clients while maintaining therapeutic integrity. Plus, as an NBCC-approved CE course (2 hours), this learning experience can count toward your license renewal. Let’s untangle the complexities of telehealth decisions and give you tools to build stronger client connections today!

Ah, social media—a place where viral dances and life hacks coexist with public allegations of abuse. In this course, we tackle the thorny question: What should you do when online accusations intersect with your role as a clinician? Module 1 explores the rise of DV and IPV allegations online and their impact on survivors, victims, and yes, even you. You’ll unpack the risks of misinformation, manipulation, and victim-blaming while learning how to stay sane in the chaos. Module 2 takes the drama up a notch, with practical strategies for ethically navigating these murky waters and maintaining your boundaries when the internet—and maybe even your own emotions—pulls you in 10 directions at once. Packed with trauma-informed care principles and real-world examples, this NBCC-approved CE (2 hours) course equips you to handle these tricky situations with grace, humor, and professionalism. Because let’s face it: social media isn’t going away, and neither are your ethics.

Let’s admit it: diagnosis is a necessary part of our work, but it often feels like navigating a labyrinth of jargon while trying to honor the human story in front of you. In Transforming Mental Health Diagnosis: Tools for Cultural Humility and Client Empowerment, we bridge that gap. Module 1 dives into the heart of diagnostic practice, exploring how cultural humility and narrative therapy can transform a rigid process into a collaborative, client-centered approach. Module 2 gets hands-on, guiding you through activities that turn dry clinical language into empowering narratives that respect each client’s lived experience. Equal parts ironic and inspiring, this NBCC-approved CE course (2 hours) gives you practical tools to embrace diagnosis with integrity, creativity, and confidence. Bonus: it might even make your evenings a little less hectic.

Advocating for social justice often comes at a cost, especially when the fight challenges your deepest moral values. Healing Moral Injury for Social Justice Warriors unpacks the psychological, emotional, and existential toll of moral injury—distress caused by actions (or inactions) that violate your ethical beliefs. Unlike burnout, this injury doesn’t go away with a nap; it requires intentional healing. Drawing on research and real-world scenarios, this course guides you through a reflective 5-step process to address systemic constraints, reconcile personal values, and begin meaningful recovery. As an NBCC-approved CE course (2 hours), it offers both personal growth and professional renewal, empowering you to continue your work without losing yourself in the process.

Are your progress notes eating into your downtime? Does writing clinical notes feel more stressful than the actual therapy sessions? Collaborative notetaking is here to save your time, your sanity, and your evenings. In this 4-hour course, you’ll learn how to seamlessly integrate collaborative notetaking into your practice, write like a pro using precise clinical terminology, and confidently decide when it’s not the right fit (spoiler: client distress matters). Say goodbye to hours of documentation after your last client and hello to a system that boosts your time management, reduces stress, and prioritizes your well-being.

The ACA Conference is a big deal - and you will want to make the best use of your time while here. But that doesn't only mean attending sessions to earn your CE hours. Nope, even for us introverts some of the coolest discussion occur while standing in the very, very, very long lines for coffee! Whether you're an old pro at conferencing or excited for your first ACA experience, everyone can learn from this short course, designed to empower counseling professionals, especially those newer to the field, to maximize your experience while here. By focusing on skills, strategies, and connections, this guide will help you fully engage, learn, and grow as a professional. Let’s dive in!