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SUMMARY:If It’s Not in the Record\, It Didn’t Happen – Or Did It? Law and Ethics of Effective Documentation and Record Keeping for Mental Health Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs!\nIf It’s Not in the Record\, It Didn’t Happen – Or Did It? Law and Ethics of Effective Documentation and Record Keeping for Mental Health Professionals\nPresented by: Eric Ström\, PhD\, Attorney at Law\, LMHC\nWhen: Friday\, March 13th\, 2026 | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 6 Law and Ethics | Cost: $199.00\nWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:\nEffective record-keeping is vital to effective clinical work and is a key part of sound professional practice.  In this workshop\, we will examine Washington State and Federal legal standards regarding clinical documentation.  We will also discuss documentation best-practices to support effective clinical work while minimizing the risk of liability.  Participants will gain an increased understanding of the current standards regarding clinical documentation. This course is intended to meet ethics continuing education requirements \nThis continuing education workshop will be focused on understanding the sources of law and ethics standards and applying those standards to a range of real-world and hypothetical scenarios. \nThrough this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to discover the guidance provided by state law\, federal law\, and a range of applicable ethical codes.  In addition to the provided case studies and scenarios\, participants are encouraged to share their own experiences\, questions\, and thoughts. \nWORKSHOP OBJECTIVES: \n\nLocate and describe ethical standards relating to clinical documentation\nLocate and describe Federal and Washington State legal standards relating to clinical documentation\nCreate and evaluate strategies to use clinical documentation to best support effective work with clients\nEvaluate sufficiency and effectiveness of current documentation strategies.\nApply best practice standards to clinical documentation of work with a range of diverse client populations.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/ethics-of-effective-documentation-and-record-keeping-march-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics
ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Str%C3%B6m%2C PhD%2C Attorney at Law%2C LMHC (he/him)":MAILTO:eric@strom-consulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T210326Z
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SUMMARY:Professional Wills: Why You Need One and How to Create It
DESCRIPTION:Law & Ethics CEs!\nProfessional Wills: Why You Need One and How to Create It\nPresented by: Sandy Voit MS\, EdS\, LMHC\, CDFA\nWhen: Thursday\, March 19\, 2026\, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credits: CEs: 2 Law & Ethics CEs | $65.00\nARE YOU IN BREACH OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL ETHICS?\nYou have spent your entire professional career securing and storing medical records and ensuring your clients’ confidentiality. What happens to these records when you retire\, become disabled\, or die? \nDid you know that even if you die\, your estate could be held responsible for malpractice complaints and legal actions brought about by your failure to anticipate your demise? \nFor psychologists\, your Code of Ethics dictates that you are expected to “make reasonable efforts to plan for facilitating services in the event that psychological services are interrupted by factors such as the psychologist’s illness\, death\, unavailability\, relocation\, or retirement…” The same ethical mandate applies to Mental Health Counselors\, Marriage and Family Therapists\, and Social Workers. \nThis workshop provides information and examples of how to prepare for such a situation – creating a Professional Will and identifying a Professional Executor to handle the legal and ethical details necessary to protect yourself and your practice. If something happens to you\, you need a similarly licensed professional (not your spouse or child) to deal with your clients/patients\, confidential records\, office leases\, obtain releases\, make referrals\, etc. In addition\, your clients/patients will likely need help in their grieving and necessary transition to another therapist. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/professional-wills-march-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T123000
DTSTAMP:20260602T225520
CREATED:20260123T181757Z
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SUMMARY:Relationships\, Professional Roles\, and Boundaries in the Clinical Setting
DESCRIPTION:BRAND-NEW!\nMeets New Professional Roles & Boundaries CE Requirement! \nRelationships\, Professional Roles\, and Boundaries in the Clinical Setting\nPresented by: Eric Ström\, PhD\, Attorney at Law\, LMHC\nWhen: Thursday\, April 2nd\, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs – 2 Professional Relationships and Boundaries CEs and 1 Law & Ethics CE | $109.00\nWorkshop Description:\nBoundary violations are among the most common reasons for professional discipline of behavioral health clinicians. Dual relationships—both intentional and unintentional—can take many forms and often pose ethical\, clinical\, and legal challenges. \nIn recognition of this significant cause of misconduct\, as of October 2025\, the Washington Department of Health has implemented a new requirement for two hours of continuing education in “Professional Roles and Boundaries” every two years (the new Washington State continuing education requirements\, according to WAC 246-809-630\, can be found here). \nIn this two-hour workshop\, we will examine Washington State laws and professional ethical standards regarding personal and dual relationships with clients. Drawing from recent Washington Department of Health disciplinary decisions\, participants will engage with real-world case studies that illustrate common risk areas. The workshop will also offer practical strategies for establishing and maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries in everyday practice. \nThis course is designed to meet the Washington State Department of Health’s continuing education requirement for Professional Roles and Boundaries\, per WAC 246-809-630. \nThe third “bonus” hour will be a question-and-answer session with Eric and will include discussions of complex ethical cases involving professional roles and boundaries. \nWorkshop Objectives:\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nImplement strategies to maximize clinical effectiveness while minimizing liability risk;\nApply Washington legal guidelines regarding dual relationships;\nApply ethical standards concerning personal relationships with clients;\nIdentify and describe various types of inconsistent dual relationships;\nRecognize risk factors that may contribute to boundary crossings or violations; and\nCreate and evaluate strategies to maintain appropriate and ethical clinical relationships.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/relationships-professional-roles-and-boundaries-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ethics,Professional Roles & Boundaries
ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Str%C3%B6m%2C PhD%2C Attorney at Law%2C LMHC (he/him)":MAILTO:eric@strom-consulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T121500
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL SALE! Ethical Considerations of Culture in Clinical Practice
DESCRIPTION:Last-Minute Deal! $30 Off!\nEthics\, Health Equity\, or Cultural Competence CEs!\nEthical Considerations of Culture in Clinical Practice\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Thursday\, April 9th\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs – counts as Law & Ethics\, Health Equity\, or Cultural Competence CEs | $99.00 Now Only $69.00\nHow do culture and ethics intersect? This continuing education workshop will provide an overview of fundamental cultural concepts relevant to clinical practice. This workshop meets continuing education credit hour requirements for law & ethics CEs\, health equity CEs in Washington State\, or cultural competence CEs in Oregon and Washington State. \nClinicians who value the cultural aspects of their clients demonstrate acceptance and ethical practice. \nEthical considerations related to culture will be explored\, and case studies will illuminate the possible dilemmas that practitioners may encounter. Learners will be encouraged to explore their own practices for resolving ethical dilemmas involving culture. Attendees will all receive valuable recommendations and frameworks for appropriately addressing culturally based ethical dilemmas in a thorough\, sensitive\, and inclusive manner. \nOBJECTIVES:\n\n Describe at least three cultural concepts relevant to clinical practice.\n Identify two ethical frameworks for resolving dilemmas involving culture.\n Evaluate culturally-based ethical dilemmas to determine the best course of action.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/ethical-considerations-of-culture-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Last-Minute Deals
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T121500
DTSTAMP:20260602T225520
CREATED:20260116T224233Z
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SUMMARY:🆕BRAND-NEW! Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Trauma\, Shame\, Anxiety\, and Depression 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Brand-New!\nAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Trauma\, Shame\, Anxiety\, and Depression\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Monday\, April 27th\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs | $95.00 \nThis Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) workshop offers clinicians a comprehensive foundation in the theory and application of ACT with a focus on treating depression\, anxiety\, trauma\, and shame. \nParticipants will explore the six core processes of ACT—cognitive defusion\, acceptance\, contact with the present moment\, self-as-context\, values clarification\, and committed action—as tools to enhance psychological flexibility and reduce suffering. \nThe course emphasizes how these processes can help clients move away from avoidance and toward meaningful\, values-based living\, even in the presence of emotional pain. Through experiential exercises\, case examples\, and guided practice\, clinicians will learn to apply ACT interventions to promote healing and resilience in diverse clinical settings. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nDemonstrate knowledge of ACT basic principles and psychological flexibility.\nExperiment with at least two ACT interventions in clinical practice.\nReflect on methods and rationale for incorporating ACT interventions into work with clients.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T121500
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL SALE! Trauma-Informed Approaches to Addiction and Loss
DESCRIPTION:Last-Minute Deal! $30 Off!\nHealth Equity or Cultural Competence CEs!\nTrauma-Informed Approaches to Addiction and Loss\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Monday\, May 18th\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs – counts as Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $99.00 Now Only $69.00!\nAddiction treatment requires clinicians to be knowledgeable about trauma-informed approaches and the impact of loss on addiction. This workshop will present an overview of trauma-informed approaches\, including the three E’s of trauma. The relationship between loss and addiction will be explored. \nClinicians will have information on how to ask about trauma and the ways to assess trauma\, loss\, and spirituality in a clinical setting. Trauma-informed interventions presented include dealing with trauma reminders\, somatic experiencing\, and appropriate trauma-informed questioning. Learners will discover new perspectives on addiction and loss and obtain valuable resources and clinical recommendations. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nExplain the clinical and relational dynamics of trauma and loss in addiction.\nDiscover methods of assessing trauma and loss in addiction.\nIdentify at least three therapeutic interventions to support clients in addiction recovery.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/trauma-informed-approaches-to-addiction-and-loss-may-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Competence,Health Equity,Last-Minute Deals
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T121500
DTSTAMP:20260602T225520
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SUMMARY:🆕 SPECIAL SALE! CBT Strategies for Suicidal Clients 🆕
DESCRIPTION:Last-Minute Deal! $30 Off!\nBrand-New!\nCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Strategies for Suicidal Clients\nPresented by: Diane Bigler\, LCSW\, LSCSW\nWhen: Thursday\, May 28th\, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM\, Pacific Time\nWhere: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.\nContinuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs | $95.00 Now Only $65.00!\nNOTE: This workshop does NOT meet the Department of Health suicide assessment CE requirements.\nCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches offer effective support and intervention for suicidal clients. Participants will learn the core tenets of the CBT model as it applies specifically to suicidal thinking and behavior\, including how cognitive distortions\, emotional dysregulation\, and behavioral avoidance contribute to acute risk. \nThrough lecture\, case examples\, and guided practice\, the course demonstrates how clinicians can use CBT’s structured\, collaborative\, and transparent framework to better understand the drivers of suicidality and create targeted\, individualized treatment plans. \nThe course also explores the concept of the “suicide mode\,” helping therapists recognize the cognitive\, affective\, physiological\, and behavioral patterns that become activated during moments of heightened risk. Participants will be introduced to at least five CBT-oriented intervention methods—including cognitive restructuring\, behavioral activation\, problem-solving training\, safety planning\, and distress-management skills—that directly support clients in reducing suicidal urges and increasing coping capacity. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nIdentify at least four core tenets of the CBT model and the conceptualization of suicide.\nDescribe key cognitive and behavioral factors that emerge during activation of the suicide mode.\nExplain at least five CBT-oriented methods of providing suicide intervention to clients.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cascadia-training.com/course/cbt-strategies-for-suicidal-clients-may-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Last-Minute Deals,Suicide
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bigler%2C LCSW%2C LSCSW (she/her)":MAILTO:diane4ku@yahoo.com
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