HIV 101
Description: Workshop is being co-sponsored with the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC). HIV 101 is an introductory seminar designed to provide foundational knowledge about Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Participants will learn about the biology of HIV, modes of transmission, prevention strategies, testing options, and treatment advancements. This session is healthcare workers, and behavioral health specialists seeking to better understand HIV and combat stigma through education.
Date/Time: October 22, 2025 from 12:00pm-1:30pm
CEUs: 1.5 (SW, CD, & MHC) & NAADAC accredited
Trainer: Patricia A. Cioe, PhD.
Location: Zoom/Virtual
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Description:Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is AFSP’s flagship suicide prevention education program that covers the scope of this leading cause of death, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, strategies for prevention and examples for how to have a conversation about suicide.
Date/Time: November 3, 2025 from 9:30am-11:00am ET
CEUs: 1.5 (SW, CD, & MHC)
Trainer: Kerrie Constant, MS
Cannabis Use Education, Prevention, and Clinical Issues
With the global view and belief system that cannabis products are safe and medicinal, it has made treatment of substance use disorders more challenging. This training will focus on how to engage the client with a substance use disorder diagnosis and are either still using cannabis or have an intention of returning to cannabis use after they have completed their obligations for abstinence. Participants will be given recent statistics, demographics and trends of current usage. They will also be given clinical strategies and examples of effective engagement to help the clients better understand their substance use disorders, mental health, medical conditions, intention of use and how cannabis may exacerbate these conditions.
Date/Time: November 5, 2025 from 12:00pm-3:00pm ET
CEUs: 3.0 (SW, CD, & MHC)
Trainer: Tanya Gouveia MS, MPA, LADC-I, LCDP-II
Location: Zoom/Virtual
Treating the Whole Person: An Integrated Approach to Diagnosing Co-Occurring Disorders
Co-occurring disorders (COD)—the simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder (SUD) and one or more mental health disorders—are common and often complex to treat. This beginner-friendly webinar offers a foundational look at recognizing, diagnosing, and treating co-occurring disorders through an integrated care approach. Designed for students, early-career professionals, anyone new to the behavioral health field. Participants will learn to understand the interaction between mental health and substance use disorders, differentiate overlapping symptoms, and identify effective evidence-based integrated dual disorder treatment (IDDT) strategies for treating this population.
Date/Time: November 14, 2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm ET
CEUs: 2.0 (SW, CD, & MHC)
Trainer: Jessica Paulhus, PhD, LMHC, LCDP, CCS, CAGS
Location: Zoom/Virtual
De-Escalation: Calming Conflict & Restoring Peace
This training will help individuals understand how to use purposeful communication, body language, and other tactics to reduce the intensity of a conflict and prevent violence. The goal is to lower the other persons emotional state, make them feel heard, and create a sense of connection to guide the situation toward a peaceful resolution without force.
Date/Time: January 12, 2026 from 1:00pm-2:30pm ET
CEUs: 1.5 (SW, CD, & MHC)
Trainer: Meaghan Levasseur
Location: Zoom/Virtual
Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
Description:
This workshop will provide participants with a thorough review of the history of medication-assisted treatment. Participants will be able to examine the neuro-biology of opioid dependence, current trends and affected demographics. The training will also provide a discussion on current trends regarding illicit substances and emerging adulterants at the street level.
Date/Time: February 11, 2026 10:00am-12:00pm ET
CEUs: 2.0 (SW, CD, & MHC)
Trainer: Linda Hurley, MA
Location: Zoom/Virtual
Motivational Interviewing for Productive Partnerships
Description:
When change is difficult, we need to deliberately communicate, connect and collaborate in effective ways. MI offers an evidence-based, grounded approach to conversations about next steps, as well as a specific clinical skill set that create effective interventions. Focused on identifying and cultivating personal motivation, MI conversations are fertile ground where solutions arise and positive outcomes become more likely.
This highly interactive course focuses on achieving the “you get me” feeling of partnership. We’ll look at obstacles to that and how strong reflection skills can set you up for success, boots-on-the-ground skills that will make an immediate difference in your work. This is the appropriate class for beginners and for practitioners at any level who want to reexamine their skills and use them in a more confident and nuanced way.
Date/Time: February 24, 2026 10:00am-12:00pm ET
CEUs: 2.0 (SW, CD, & MHC)
Trainer: Lisabeth Bennett, BA, CTTS-M
Location: Zoom/Virtual
Assessment and Treatment of Suicidality vs. Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Description:
This training will provide an overview of the nature of suicidality vs. non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Assessment and treatment strategies for suicidality and NSSI will be identified and reviewed. This training will utilize PowerPoint discussion, and case studies
Date/Time: March 11, 2026 9:00am-11:00am ET
CEUs: 2.0 (SW, CD, & MHC)
Trainer: Prachi Kene, Ph.D.
Location: Zoom/Virtual
Artificial Intelligence in the Behavioral Health Professions—Ethical and Risk Management Issues
Description:
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in the behavioral health professions. AI is being used to conduct client risk assessments; assist people in crisis; provide resources; strengthen prevention efforts; document clinical services; identify systemic biases in the delivery of behavioral health services, including substance use disorders treatment; provide education and supervision; and predict practitioner burnout and service outcomes, among other uses.
This training will examine cutting-edge ethical issues related to behavioral health practitioners’ use of AI; apply relevant ethical standards; and outline key elements of a strategy for practitioners’ ethical use of AI. Dr. Frederic Reamer will examine ethical issues and risks related to informed consent and client autonomy; privacy and confidentiality; transparency; potential client misdiagnosis; client abandonment; client surveillance; plagiarism, dishonesty, fraud, and misrepresentation; algorithmic bias and unfairness; and use of evidence-based AI tools.
Date/Time: April 10, 2026 9:00am-12:00pm ET
CEUs: 3.0 (SW, CD, & MHC)
Trainer: Frederic Reamer, PhD.
Location: Zoom/Virtual
Ethical and Liability Issues
Description:
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of ethical and liability issues related to substance abuse treatment and intervention. Ethical and liability issues will be reviewed concerning work with individuals, families and groups. Program topics will include: confidentiality and privacy, boundaries and dual relationships, conflicts of interest, negligent intervention, use of technology and social media, impaired professionals, consultation, supervision, client records and termination of treatment. Emphasis will be on strategies for preventing ethical dilemmas and liability risks. Curriculum meets chemical dependency certification.
Date/Time: April 10, 2026 9:00am-12:00pm ET
CEUs: 3.0 (SW, CD, & MHC)
Trainer: Frederic Reamer, PhD.
Location: Zoom/Virtual
Location:Unless specified, all trainings are held virtually on Zoom.
Certificates:Please allow 5-7 business days to receive your certificate via email. We use the email you registered with unless otherwise specified.
Fees:We utilize PayPal for individual transactions. For participants working at the same organization, if the group is five (5) or more, you have the option to mail a check to SUMHLC (15 Messenger Dr. 1st Floor. Warwick, RI 02888 Attention: Training)
Cancellations/Refunds:We require 48 hours notice for cancellations/refunds* To refund a transaction, please email selanani@sumhlc.org.
Questions:Please contact selanani@sumhlc.org