The following Course Accreditation Programs, approved by the NASW-Metro DC 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.
Approved CE Training Opportunities
Grounded Resilience Training
(In Person)
This training introduces participants to key therapeutic models and communication techniques, providing hands-on experience in various approaches. Attendees will explore Internal Family Systems Therapy by Richard Schwartz to understand and apply its model in psychotherapy, as well as Imago Therapy and Mirroring Dialogue by Harville Hendricks and Helen LaKelly Hunt to enhance relational communication. They will also learn Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg to build healthier interactions and Somatic Experiencing by Peter Levine to apply early steps in trauma healing. Additionally, participants will practice Qi Gong, an ancient Chinese practice that integrates movement, breath, and meditation for overall well-being. Lastly, they will engage in a structured conflict dialogue exercise, gaining skills to manage internal reactivity and understand opposing perspectives. This workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to these transformative techniques, equipping attendees with practical tools for therapeutic and interpersonal growth.
🗓Date(s): TBA
⏱ Time: TBA
📍Location: Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St NW Washington DC or, Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Ave, Takoma Park, MD
CE Hours: 4.0 Continuing Education Hours
Sponsor: Center for Grounded Action
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Jennifer Wofford at Jen.wofford.msw@gmail.com or call 202-262-4356.
Steward of Children: Child Sex Abuse Prevention Training
(In person)
Stewards of Children® is an impactful, evidence-based training program that spans two and a half hours, designed to equip adults with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and responsibly respond to child sexual abuse. Through a series of interviews with individuals who have personal experience, experts, and treatment providers, this award-winning training offers practical strategies that adults can implement to reduce the occurrence of child sexual abuse in their families, organizations, and communities.
🗓Date(s): April 10, 2025
⏱ Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
📍Location: 429 O Street NW Washington, DC 20001
CE Hours: 2.5 Continuing Education Hours (which includes 2.5 Public Health Priorities Hours)
Sponsor: Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Kalpharia Wilson at kwilson@safeshores.org or call 202-645-3439.
Introduction to Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy
(In person)
Stewards of Children® is an impactful, evidence-based training program that spans two and a half hours, designed to equip adults with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and responsibly respond to child sexual abuse. Through a series of interviews with individuals who have personal experience, experts, and treatment providers, this award-winning training offers practical strategies that adults can implement to reduce the occurrence of child sexual abuse in their families, organizations, and communities.
🗓Date(s): April 7, 2025
⏱ Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
📍Location: 800 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20001 Student Health Center
CE Hours: 5.5 Continuing Education Hours
Sponsor: George Washington University Conseling and Psychological Services
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Sarah Zoogman at szoogman@gwu.edu or call 917-885-7375.
Trauma-Informed Care in the Perinatal Period: Supporting Survivors Through Birth, Treatment, and Intimacy Challenges
(In Person)
Join us for a specialized training designed for mental health professionals, birth workers, and healthcare providers. This evidence-based program equips participants with essential skills to support survivors during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, addressing trauma’s impact on mental health, treatment, and intimacy.
🗓Date(s): May 2, 2025
⏱ Time: In-person
📍Location: 4405 East-West Highway Suite #507, Bethesda, MD 20814
CE Hours: 4.5 Continuing Education Hours
Sponsor: Arbit Counseling
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Ruthie Arbit at officemanager@arbitcounseling.com or call 240-863-2618.
Potty in the Playroom: Clinical Case Consultation
(In Person)
Participants will reflect on their experiences implementing potty-focused CBT strategies, incorporating parent involvement in treatment sessions, and addressing enuresis/encopresis cases from the past year.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they have encountered while working with this population.
Participants will strengthen their knowledge of potty-focused CBT techniques for supporting older preschoolers and young elementary-aged children struggling with toileting avoidance or reluctance.
Participants will refine and develop updated strategies and action plans to enhance their support for these cases moving forward.
🗓Date(s): May 30, 2025
⏱ Time: In-person
📍Location: 4405 East West Highway, Suite 507 Bethesda, MD 20814
CE Hours: 1.5 Continuing Education Hours
Sponsor: Arbit Counseling
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Betina Myerst at betina@arbitcounseling.com or call 240-863-2618.
Self Care: Living Stress Free in the Healthcare Profession
(Asynchronous On-Demand with One Year Access)
The "Self-Care: Living Stress-Free in the Healthcare Profession" course explores the concepts of burnout and self-care. Participants will engage in an assessment to identify their stress levels and learn effective coping strategies to implement in their workplace.
This training aims to enhance overall well-being by fostering a deep understanding of burnout and self-care. Participants will learn to identify the sources of burnout and apply appropriate coping mechanisms to manage stress effectively in the workplace.
🗓Date(s): September 30, 2025
⏱ Time: Self Study
📍Location: Distance Learning
CE Hours: 1.0 Continuing Education Hours
Sponsor: District of Columbia Health Care Association
Contact/Registration Information: Contact Veronica Sharpe at vsharpe@verizon.net or call 410-570-0685.