Empowering Pathways
These courses are designed for mental health professionals to earn CEU credits but are also open to anyone interested. They are self-paced, asynchronous online learning, and ASWB/ACE approved.
Understanding Ethical Non-Monogamy: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals & Curious Learners
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Self-paced, asynchronous online learning (learn at your own pace).
The course is certified by ACE and ASWB for 2 CEUs.
- Mental health professionals (therapists, counselors, social workers, etc.)
- Anyone interested in learning about non-monogamy and diverse relationships.
Gain a deeper understanding of ethical non-monogamy and how to navigate its complexities.
- Explore the complexities and diverse structures of ethical non-monogamy.
- Gain tools to support clients in alternative relationships with confidence.
- Address common challenges and misconceptions through an inclusive, affirming lens.
Sacred Chains: Reclaiming Identity After Religious Trauma
- Mental health professionals working with client who have experienced religious trauma
- Individuals navigating religious trauma
Self-paced, asynchronous online learning.
Certified by ACE and ASWB.
- Define Religious Trauma and Systemic Religious Abuse
- Describe the RTTM Domains
- Apply RTTM Interventions Appropriately
- Facilitate Safe Narrative Exploration
- Integrate the RTTM into Clinical Practice
- Explain key definitions from RTTM, including Religious Trauma, Inherited Logic, and Systemic Religious Abuse
- Identify and explain the six core domains (Regulate, Educate, Clarify, Accept, Protect, Sustain) in the RTTM structure, including their clinical purposes and proper sequencing.
- Develop tools to support clients as they reconcile their identity and beliefs.
- Define Religious Trauma and Systemic Religious Abuse
- Describe the RTTM Domains
- Apply RTTM Interventions Appropriately
- Facilitate Safe Narrative Exploration
- Integrate the RTTM into Clinical Practice
Supporting Diverse Voices: Ethical Practices with Sex Workers
- Mental health professionals working with sex workers
- Advocates and individuals seeking a better understanding of ethical, client-centered care
Self-paced, asynchronous online learning.
Certified by ACE and ASWB.
- Explore ethical, stigma-free approaches to supporting sex workers.
- Understand legal and social challenges impacting client well-being.
- Learn best practices for affirming, trauma-informed care.
Approach sex work with an ethical, stigma-free, and trauma-informed perspective.
Trauma-Informed Care for LGBTQ+ Communities
Deepen your understanding of trauma’s impact on LGBTQ+ clients and develop skills to create affirming, healing spaces.
Next Session: Coming Soon
Sex-Positive Therapy Foundations
Learn to navigate topics of sexuality, kink, and BDSM in therapy with professionalism and care.
Next Session: Coming Soon
Empowering Pathways, provider #2119, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/15/2024 – 08/15/2027 Social workers completing this course receive 2 continuing education credits.
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Choose between live interactive sessions or self-paced modules to fit your schedule.
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Gain tools to better support marginalized communities and navigate complex client dynamics.
Actionable Skills
Apply evidence-based practices and strategies in your work immediately.
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