Clinical Trainings

Catholic Charities is pleased to offer clinical trainings to colleagues, former employees, and the general public. We are approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners and the National Board for Certified Counselors to sponsor continuing education for social workers and licensed professional counselors.

Check out our current offerings below:

Language and Mental Health Disorders

Integrating Financial Health into Clinical Practice

Language and Mental Health Disorders

This training will look at variety of communication disorders and their impact on mental health. A particular focus will be held on neurodivergence and ways to improve expressive language skills. Through experiential learning, discussion, and brief video clips, audience members will gain insight into the impact these disorders have on clients and their ability to successfully communicate.

Course Outline:

9:00 am: Introduction and Overview
9:10 am: Processing Disorders and Expressive vs Receptive Language Disorders
9:30 am: Expressive Language Experience Activity
9:50 am: Receptive Language
10:00 am – Break
10:15 am – Learning Disorders – Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia
10:30am: Executive Functioning
10:40 am – Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD
11:30 am – OCD, Tourette’s
11:40am: Mania, Depression, PTSD, Schizophrenia
12:00 pm – How to provide supports
12:10 pm – Q&A and Wrap-Up

Training Details

Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 9 am-12:15 pm
Location: Virtual, Via Zoom
Presenter: Kimberly Morrill, LCSW-C, HSM
Cost: Free – $75

Course Completion & CE Info:

Participants must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to earn CE credit. Certificates of completion will be e-mailed within 10 business days. This course qualifies for 3 contact hours.

Questions? Contact Johanna Miller at [email protected].

Integrating Financial Health into Clinical Practice

This training focuses on the principles of financial social work and its importance in enhancing client well-being. Participants will explore how financial issues impact mental health and learn practical strategies for implementing financial wellness into their clinical practice. Through discussions and case examples, clinicians will gain insights into integrating financial social work principles, enabling them to better support their clients in overcoming financial challenges and achieving holistic well-being. While financial social work principles will be highlighted, the tools and skills reviewed are suitable for all practitioners.

Course Outline:

12:00 pm: Introduction and Overview
12:10 pm: Identifying Core Principles of Financial Social Work
12:25 pm: Recognizing the Impact of Financial Stress on Mental Health
12:45 pm: Describing Practical Strategies for Integration
1:05 pm – Demonstrating Techniques for Assessing Financial Situations
1:25 pm – Q&A and Wrap-Up

Training Details

Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 12 pm-1:30 pm
Location: Virtual, Via Zoom
Presenter: Quierra Johnson, LCSW-C
Cost: Free – $35

Course Completion & CE Info:

Questions? Contact Johanna Miller at [email protected].