All Webinars

Something unprecedented is happening fast in mental health care — and most therapists are not prepared for it. Chatbots are no longer a fringe phenomenon. They are already serving as therapists, companions, and crisis responders for millions of people. Clients are reporting meaningful therapeutic alliances with AI. Research shows that a significant portion of mental health consumers rate chatbots as beneficial – and some prefer them to traditional psychotherapy. Furthermore, the richest, most powerful companies in human his tory are investing heavily in making these tools more emotionally convincing by the day. 

This is not a technology seminar. This is a conversation about the future of our profession — and what we can do right now to stay relevant, competitive, and clinically excellent in a rapidly shifting landscape. 

In this two-hour webinar, clinicians are offered a clear-eyed, re search-grounded look at AI’s influence on therapy room. You will leave with a realistic picture of where AI outperforms human thera pists, where it falls dangerously short, and — most importantly — where your irreplaceable clinical value lies. This webinar offers the knowledge, perspective, and practical strategies to meet this mo ment with confidence rather than anxiety.

Our world is changing faster than at any moment in history, and technologies advancements are literally changing what it means to be human. “Future Technologies” explores the profound and inevitable impact emerging technologies will have on humanity. We will delve into how Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, Brain-Computer Interface, Robotics, Gene Therapy, and Genetic Engineering, are set to advance in the next several decades – even sooner. Each tech technology’s potential benefits, such as AI’s improved healthcare diagnostics and AR/VR’s enhanced educational tools, are highlighted alongside associated risks, including job displacement and privacy concerns. A key theme is the transformative impact these technologies can, and likely will, have on human identity and social norms. Therapists can and should play a critical role in this technological evolution. They can help individuals adapt to changes, advocate for ethical standards, and support mental health through technological integration. This talk underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure that technological advancements benefit the future of humanity while mitigating potential harms. Currently, it is the sex tech industry developing a vision of the future of intimacy. The time is now for mental health professionals to join this critical conversation.

Who we are as sexual beings carries profound personal and interpersonal meaning for each of us. Research consistently demonstrates that for most people, sexual satisfaction is a critical component of relationship and life satisfaction. Yet as important as sex can be, sexual concerns are strikingly common, even among non-clinical populations. Most therapists feel they’ve been inadequately trained to address sexual issues with their clients. This talk offers actionable advice for general therapists treating sexual dysfunction in men and women, with a focus on heterosexual relationship dynamics.

Sex tech is advancing at breakneck speed, and our intimate relationships are entering uncharted territory. From AI-driven chatbots that comfort, and seduce, immersive sex toys that blur the lines between physical and digital pleasure, haptic technologies, VR porn, to sex dolls and robots, tech is becoming an ever-present partner in our intimate lives. Cross-cultural trends reveal that people are having less sex together, spending more time with their screens, and reporting higher levels of stress and loneliness—a perfect storm fueling the rise of intimacy with technology.  These technological advances are already here, and research demonstrates that our clients are already engaging them.  In this webinar we will explore the latest sex tech and the complex questions they herald: Can a chatbot meet our deepest emotional needs? What happens to human connection when digital intimacy is always just a click away? And importantly, are therapists ready to help clients navigate these new frontiers of love and lust?  Join us for this enlightening and critical discussion as we explore the inevitable future of intimacy. 

Forensic Psychological Assessment: Diagnosis, Ethics, Measurement, and the Clinical Road Map is a comprehensive professional devel opment session designed for clinicians, forensic practitioners, and mental health professionals who operate at the intersection of psychology and the legal system. Led by Dr. Ronald J. Esteve, this presentation delivers a rigorous, evidence-based framework spanning nineteen critical modules—from the foundational role of the forensic practitioner and diagnostic decision-making using DSM-5 and ICD-10, to the psychometric pillars of validity, reliability, and standardized measurement. Attendees will explore the full clinical workflow, in cluding differential diagnosis, severity and remission tracking, symp tom analysis, and clinical formulation, while also navigating the com plex ethical terrain of confidentiality, mandatory reporting, digital record security, and the duty to protect.

Gratitude is one of the most widely researched and widely practiced interventions within positive psychology. A growing body of research suggests that gratitude is associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety, improved physical health, stronger relationships, and greater overall well-being. Yet in clinical settings, gratitude can be far more nuanced than it appears on the surface. When introduced without care, gratitude practices may feel invalidating, triggering, or even countertherapeutic—particularly for clients struggling with trauma, attachment wounds, shame, or significant distress. Clinicians may find themselves wondering how to incorporate gratitude in ways that are both evidence-based and emotionally attuned.
 

In this seminar, join Dr. Jonah Paquette for a practical and balanced exploration of the promise and potential pitfalls of gratitude based interventions. Drawing from contemporary research and real world clinical experience, attendees will learn how to thoughtfully frame gratitude practices, navigate common barriers, and integrate these tools into therapy in ways that honor both pain and possibility. Participants will leave with concrete strategies they can begin applying in their clinical work immediately.

When we joined the ranks of helping professionals, one of the last things that probably crossed our minds was what, if any, risk we would face in our careers. Would our forensic patient who had killed their parents ever corner us in a room and try to assault us? Would our inpatient teenager ever cyber-stalk us online? Would our outpatient client ever try to kill us in our office? Daunting questions to think about; however, these are the very questions that we should be addressing while also helping our client population in need. This course looks back over the past decades to review where mental health treatment has come and what about those shifts may contribute to our vulnerability in our professions; it helps identify the vulnerabilities we should be addressing; and it offers suggestions of actions we can take to protect our work, our clients, our livelihood, and our lives. In addition to receiving the training and education we need to make us the best helping professionals we can be, we also need training such as this to help protect ourselves from any harm that could come in the course of our work.

When we joined the ranks of helping professionals, one of the last things that probably crossed our minds was what, if any, risk we would face in our careers. Would our forensic patient who had killed their parents ever corner us in a room and try to assault us? Would our inpatient teenager ever cyber-stalk us online? Would our outpatient client ever try to kill us in our office? Daunting questions to think about; however, these are the very questions that we should be addressing while also helping our client population in need. This course looks back over the past decades to review where mental health treatment has come and what about those shifts may contribute to our vulnerability in our professions; it helps identify the vulnerabilities we should be addressing; and it offers suggestions of actions we can take to protect our work, our clients, our livelihood, and our lives. In addition to receiving the training and education we need to make us the best helping professionals we can be, we also need training such as this to help protect ourselves from any harm that could come in the course of our work.

Threats and violence in the workplace are an unfortunate reality that can occur at any moment- no workplace is immune. Be it the domestic violence offender that find his or her spouse at work, the disgruntled employee that is offended by being disciplined for violating a work policy, the supervisor that stalks his or her subordinate and lashes out when rebuffed, or the customer that believes he or she has been treated unfairly- these acts do take place. Those in leadership positions also have an obligation to provide safe work environments. In this course we will review some of the development of threat and workplace violence understanding and assessment, visit actual case examples, identify guidance to support the development of workplace violence prevention programs, learn what to assess in working to prevent workplace violence, and explore how to build your own workplace violence prevention program.

Threats and violence in the workplace are an unfortunate reality that can occur at any moment- no workplace is immune. Be it the domestic violence offender that find his or her spouse at work, the disgruntled employee that is offended by being disciplined for violating a work policy, the supervisor that stalks his or her subordinate and lashes out when rebuffed, or the customer that believes he or she has been treated unfairly- these acts do take place. Those in leadership positions also have an obligation to provide safe work environments. In this course we will review some of the development of threat and workplace violence understanding and assessment, visit actual case examples, identify guidance to support the development of workplace violence prevention programs, learn what to assess in working to prevent workplace violence, and explore how to build your own workplace violence prevention program.

This course will satisfy your ethics requirement.

This comprehensive webinar explores the ethical and risk management challenges inherent in operating a mental health private practice, whether solo or group-based. Dr. Jeff Zimmerman, drawing on decades of experience and leadership in the field, guides attendees through practical applications of relevant parts of the APA Ethics Code, focusing on principles such as beneficence, fidelity, and respect for client rights. Through realistic scenarios—like those involving informed consent complexities, digital record vulnerabilities, or dual relationships—participants gain insight into how ethical principles intersect with clinical realities.
 

The presentation emphasizes the importance of proactive planning, and developing routine procedures, detailed documentation, and self awareness in minimizing risk and protecting both clients and clinicians. Special attention is given to telehealth practices, financial agreements, staff training, and informed consent. Attendees are taught strategies for ethical decision-making, and are encouraged to maintain humility and consult regularly to get input. They are reminded that ethical success in private practice depends on intentional structure, cultural attunement, and ongoing education.

This course will satisfy your ethics requirement.

This comprehensive webinar explores the ethical and risk management challenges inherent in operating a mental health private practice, whether solo or group-based. Dr. Jeff Zimmerman, drawing on decades of experience and leadership in the field, guides attendees through practical applications of relevant parts of the APA Ethics Code, focusing on principles such as beneficence, fidelity, and respect for client rights. Through realistic scenarios—like those involving informed consent complexities, digital record vulnerabilities, or dual relationships—participants gain insight into how ethical principles intersect with clinical realities.
 

The presentation emphasizes the importance of proactive planning, and developing routine procedures, detailed documentation, and self awareness in minimizing risk and protecting both clients and clinicians. Special attention is given to telehealth practices, financial agreements, staff training, and informed consent. Attendees are taught strategies for ethical decision-making, and are encouraged to maintain humility and consult regularly to get input. They are reminded that ethical success in private practice depends on intentional structure, cultural attunement, and ongoing education.