Upcoming Trainings

Empowering Counselors: Essentials of Mandated Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse

Monday 6/30 3:00pm-5:00pm

This training is designed to equip helping professionals with a thorough understanding of the mandated reporting requirements for child sexual abuse (CSA). The session will describe the basic steps for reporting suspected CSA and the process that follows, delve into the complexities of reporting CSA when the survivor is an adult, and introduce ways to approach these sensitive conversations with clients. Participants will gain practical knowledge on the legal obligations, ethical considerations, and communication strategies necessary for effective and compassionate mandated reporting.

2 CEUs will be provided to licensed Maryland Social Workers, Professional Counselors and Psychologists.

Responding to Disclosures: Essential Skills for Child-Serving Professionals

Monday 7/21 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Professionals who work with children but do not specialize in trauma treatment may find themselves unsure of how to respond when a child discloses abuse. This training provides essential guidance on gathering minimal facts while avoiding leading or suggestive questions, understanding the forensic interview process, and supporting non-offending caregivers. Participants will also learn how to assess whether a child may need specialized trauma treatment and how to make appropriate referrals. By gaining these foundational skills, professionals can respond in a way that is trauma-informed, supportive, and aligned with best practices.

2 CEUs will be provided to licensed Maryland Social Workers, Professional Counselors and Psychologists.

Support at Every Stage: A Lifespan Approach to Child Sexual Abuse

Monday 7/28 10:00am – 12:00pm

Child sexual abuse can have lasting impacts that show up differently across stages of development, from early childhood through adulthood. This training explores how survivors may express trauma and healing needs based on their developmental stage, and how professionals can provide support that is both age-appropriate and trauma-informed. Participants will gain practical strategies for working with young children, school-aged youth, adolescents, and adults who have experienced child sexual abuse.

2 CEUs will be provided to licensed Maryland Social Workers, Professional Counselors and Psychologists.

A Phase-Oriented Approach to Trauma Treatment: Building Core Skills for Safe, Effective, and Responsive Care

Wednesday 8/6 10:00am – 12:00pm

Trauma treatment is most effective when it is grounded in ethics, guided by evidence, and paced according to the survivor’s readiness. This training provides a comprehensive overview of phase-based trauma work, with a strong focus on the critical first stage: safety and stabilization. Participants will explore foundational skills for strengthening regulation skills, managing dissociation, and fostering a sense of safety and control. The session also introduces core considerations for entering the trauma-processing phase, including a brief overview of emerging modalities like Deep Brain Reorienting. Finally, participants will examine what reconnection can look like in the later stages of healing, and what competencies are required of clinicians to do this work ethically and effectively. Designed for those beginning or deepening their trauma treatment practice, this session blends clinical insight with practical strategies for safe, responsive care.

2 CEUs will be provided to licensed Maryland Social Workers, Professional Counselors and Psychologists.

Beyond the Basics: Navigating Mandated Reporting & Internet Safety

Tuesday 8/12 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Professionals who are already familiar with the basics of mandated reporting may still encounter complex situations where the path forward isn’t clear. This training helps professionals sharpen their skills and judgment when navigating ambiguous or borderline cases of suspected child abuse or neglect, particularly when technology is involved. The session also addresses the importance of promoting safe and healthy online practices in a variety of contexts, including in schools and homes. Through case examples and reflective discussion, professionals will leave the training with skills to make sound, ethical, and legally aligned decisions and promote protective practices in their work with children and families.

2 CEUs will be provided to licensed Maryland Social Workers, Professional Counselors and Psychologists.

Ethics in Action: Navigating Supervision, Teams, and Systems with Integrity

Tuesday 8/19 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Ethical decision-making doesn’t happen in isolation – it’s shaped by relationships, systems, and culture. This training supports professionals in navigating complex ethical issues that arise not only in direct practice, but also in supervisory roles, organizational leadership, and team dynamics. Participants will explore how to recognize and respond to ethical dilemmas related to power, dual relationships, confidentiality, professional responsibilities, and cultural responsiveness across these different levels. The session will draw from relevant professional codes of ethics (e.g., responsibilities to clients, colleagues, supervisees, and the profession) and offer practical frameworks for ethical analysis and action. Through interactive case examples, group discussion, and reflection, participants will gain tools for fostering ethical climates in their supervision, organizational practices, and team cultures – especially when working in settings impacted by trauma or serving vulnerable populations.

2 CEUs will be provided to licensed Maryland Social Workers, Professional Counselors and Psychologists.

Inclusive Care in Practice: Responding to Diverse Realities of Child Sexual Abuse

Monday 8/25 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Child sexual abuse (CSA) does not impact all children in the same way. It can take many forms, occur in a wide range of contexts, and intersect with a child’s identity, environment, and access to support. This training helps professionals provide inclusive, trauma-informed care that acknowledges the complexity of CSA across cultures, family systems, abilities, and lived experiences. Participants will examine how abuse may be experienced and expressed differently based on developmental stage, race, gender, disability, and more. The session offers practical tools for responding in ways that promote safety, dignity, and healing for all survivors.

2 CEUs will be provided to licensed Maryland Social Workers, Professional Counselors and Psychologists.

Culture of Care: Building Workplaces that Keep Children Safe

Monday 9/15 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Every organization has a role in protecting children – whether directly serving them, supporting families, or maintaining a workplace where child safety is prioritized. This course explores how company culture influences child well-being, equipping participants with best practices to foster a protective environment. Whether working hands-on with children or engaging with adults who care for them, participants will develop strategies to embed child safety into their daily work, policies, and interactions.

2 CEUs will be provided to licensed Maryland Social Workers, Professional Counselors and Psychologists.

Change the Conversation will issue Category A Continuing Education Units through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists

Pro Bono Counseling will issue Category 1 Continuing Education Units through the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners

Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The program was a live continuing education workshop held virtually via Zoom.

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