Boundaries in Hard Mode

Presented by Jeff Dubin

1 free ethics CEU for social workers, counselors, and marriage & family therapists who are NASW members

$10 for 1 CEU for non-members 

This workshop delves into the challenges of maintaining professional and personal boundaries in complex environments. Participants will gain insight into ethical self-reflection and tools for resilience when facing compassion fatigue or role confusion.

Jeff Dubin is a licensed therapist and educator specializing in boundary-setting, burnout prevention, and trauma-informed care. His work empowers helping professionals to navigate high-demand roles with integrity and sustainability.

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NASW Ohio is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events.  If you have a disability (including but not limited to concussion, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health related disabilities), require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation to be able to participate in this event fully, please contact NASW Ohio at info.naswoh@socialworkers.org three weeks prior to the event date to discuss your accessibility needs. We will also attempt to implement late requests, but we cannot guarantee they will be met, depending on the requested service availability. 

Free for NASW Ohio and Kentucky members, $10 for non-members

Perinatal mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders, are among the most common complications of pregnancy and the postpartum period, yet many individuals go unidentified and untreated. This webinar will explore the real-world gaps in perinatal mental health care, including barriers related to screening, access, insurance, and culturally responsive services. Participants will gain practical tools to better identify, support, and refer clients experiencing perinatal mental health concerns, even outside of specialty settings. This session will also highlight opportunities for social workers to play a more active role in bridging these gaps through trauma-informed, community-centered care.

Presenter:
Shemika Whiteside, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Perinatal Princess Therapy, a mental health practice dedicated to supporting individuals during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. She is EMDR-trained and specializes in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and life transitions. With experience across community-based, medical, and virtual care settings, Shemika is passionate about increasing access to culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health services. Her work focuses on bridging gaps in care, supporting underserved populations, and equipping both clients and professionals with practical tools for healing and sustainability.

Healthy Spirituality

Presented by Jamie Marich, Ph.D., LPCC-S, REAT

1 free CEU for social workers, counselors, and marriage & family therapists who are NASW members

$10 for 1 CEU for non-members 

People who experienced spiritual abuse or religious trauma may have complicated relationships with spirituality. This workshop explores how to engage in spiritual expression in ways that are authentic, grounding, and supportive of healing. Participants will learn approaches for helping clients cultivate personal meaning-making practices that honor autonomy and foster emotional well-being, while navigating the intersections between mental health and spiritual practice.

Jamie Marich is the Akron-based founder of The Institute for Creative Mindfulness and has taught trauma-informed care nationally and internationally. A published author and expressive arts facilitator, Jamie integrates lived and professional experience into her work. They are currently an Interfaith seminary student at The Chaplaincy Institute.

Accessibility Accommodation Request Instructions

NASW Ohio is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events.  If you have a disability (including but not limited to concussion, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health related disabilities), require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation to be able to participate in this event fully, please contact NASW Ohio at info.naswoh@socialworkers.org three weeks prior to the event date to discuss your accessibility needs. We will also attempt to implement late requests, but we cannot guarantee they will be met, depending on the requested service availability. 

Breaking Silence, Reclaiming Power: The Social Worker’s Role in the Journey from Safety to Healing in IPV

Presented by Stephanie Lane, MSW, LSW

1 free CEU for social workers, counselors, and marriage & family therapists who are NASW members

$10 for 1 CEU for non-members 

Social workers often meet survivors at their most vulnerable moments. This workshop examines the role of social workers in supporting individuals impacted by intimate partner violence, exploring trauma-informed care strategies that center survivor autonomy and empowerment. Participants will learn practical tools for navigating crisis response, safety planning, and long-term healing so that each interaction moves survivors closer to healing rather than harm.

Stephanie Lane, MSW, LSW, is a licensed social worker and trauma-informed practitioner whose work centers empowerment, healing, and recovery for survivors of intimate partner violence. She focuses on building safe, culturally responsive spaces and fostering authentic connections to help impacted individuals reclaim their power.

Accessibility Accommodation Request Instructions

NASW Ohio is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events.  If you have a disability (including but not limited to concussion, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health related disabilities), require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation to be able to participate in this event fully, please contact NASW Ohio at info.naswoh@socialworkers.org three weeks prior to the event date to discuss your accessibility needs. We will also attempt to implement late requests, but we cannot guarantee they will be met, depending on the requested service availability. 

Disability 101

Presented by Christie Karnes, MSW, LISW-S

1 free CEU for social workers, counselors, and marriage & family therapists who are NASW members

$10 for 1 CEU for non-members 

This workshop provides an overview of disability from a social work perspective, including history, terminology, identity, intersectionality, models of disability, and current areas for advocacy. Participants will deepen their understanding of disability justice and learn strategies for supporting clients in ways that affirm dignity, autonomy, and lived experience.

Christie Karnes, MSW, LISW-S, is a therapist in the community who integrates personal experience as a disabled person with clinical practice. She is an advocate for disability rights and supports clients through a framework grounded in self-determination and inclusion.

Accessibility Accommodation Request Instructions

NASW Ohio is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events.  If you have a disability (including but not limited to concussion, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health related disabilities), require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation to be able to participate in this event fully, please contact NASW Ohio at info.naswoh@socialworkers.org three weeks prior to the event date to discuss your accessibility needs. We will also attempt to implement late requests, but we cannot guarantee they will be met, depending on the requested service availability. 

Blooming with Abundance and Radiance: Cultivating Inner Harmony and Effectively Managing Stress

Presented by Tainesha Owens, MSW, LSW

1 free CEU for social workers, counselors, and marriage & family therapists who are NASW members

$10 for 1 CEU for non-members 

Come join us for a session designed just for you! We all know how challenging and emotionally demanding social work can be. This workshop offers a nurturing space to reconnect with yourself, reclaim your energy, and explore practical strategies for managing stress in meaningful and sustainable ways. Participants will learn grounding techniques, reflective practices, and mindset tools that support inner harmony and help you feel more centered and resilient. Let's start this essential journey together!

Tainesha Owens is an artist, licensed social worker, and “curator of healing spaces” dedicated to community wellness. She blends creativity, lived experience, and holistic practices to support people in building resilience. Her work centers collective healing and survival, fortifying communities through collaboration and care.

Accessibility Accommodation Request Instructions

NASW Ohio is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events.  If you have a disability (including but not limited to concussion, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health related disabilities), require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation to be able to participate in this event fully, please contact NASW Ohio at info.naswoh@socialworkers.org three weeks prior to the event date to discuss your accessibility needs. We will also attempt to implement late requests, but we cannot guarantee they will be met, depending on the requested service availability. 

Managing the Storm: DBT-Informed Strategies for Working with Highly Dysregulated Clients

Presented by Samantha Mishne, LISW-S, LICDC-CS

1 free CEU for social workers, counselors, and marriage & family therapists who are NASW members

$10 for 1 CEU for non-members 

This session will explore clinical frameworks for addressing complex co-occurring disorders and implementing evidence-based interventions that align with trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.

Samantha Mishne, LISW-S, LICDC-CS, is a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™ with Bellefaire JCB. She has extensive experience in dialectical behavior therapy, addiction treatment, and trauma recovery.

Accessibility Accommodation Request Instructions

NASW Ohio is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events.  If you have a disability (including but not limited to concussion, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health related disabilities), require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation to be able to participate in this event fully, please contact NASW Ohio at info.naswoh@socialworkers.org three weeks prior to the event date to discuss your accessibility needs. We will also attempt to implement late requests, but we cannot guarantee they will be met, depending on the requested service availability. 

Centering the Child: An Introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy Through a Social Justice Lens

Presented by Lauren Chase

1 free CEU for social workers, counselors, and marriage & family therapists who are NASW members

$10 for 1 CEU for non-members 

This workshop introduces social workers to the foundational principles and skills of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), with emphasis on how play can support children’s emotional expression, healing, and self-understanding. Participants will learn core CCPT concepts, including tracking, reflecting feelings, returning responsibility, encouragement, and therapeutic limit setting. The training will also highlight social justice considerations, including cultural humility, access to care, trauma-informed practice, family systems, and how social workers can use a child-centered lens to honor children’s lived experiences within larger social, cultural, and systemic contexts.

Dr. Lauren Chase has professional, teaching, clinical, and scholarly experience related to child-centered play therapy, trauma-informed care, social justice, and counselor education. She earned her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from UNC Charlotte and has taught graduate counseling courses as a counselor educator. Her clinical background includes work with children, caregivers, families, and adults across community mental health, school-based, hospital, nonprofit, and outpatient settings. Dr. Chase has completed graduate-level training in Child-Centered Play Therapy and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy and has presented nationally and regionally on play therapy, trauma-informed care, multicultural counseling, and social justice. Her scholarship has focused on cultural humility, adverse childhood experiences, trauma-informed care, and social justice in play therapy. She brings a strong commitment to helping clinicians understand children within their relational, cultural, developmental, and systemic contexts.

Accessibility Accommodation Request Instructions

NASW Ohio is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events.  If you have a disability (including but not limited to concussion, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health related disabilities), require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation to be able to participate in this event fully, please contact NASW Ohio at info.naswoh@socialworkers.org three weeks prior to the event date to discuss your accessibility needs. We will also attempt to implement late requests, but we cannot guarantee they will be met, depending on the requested service availability.