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Whether you are a licensed professional, student, caregiver, or someone seeking to expand their skills, GATSA is your partner in professional growth. We are dedicated to advancing your knowledge and skills by providing comprehensive training programs that cater to a diverse audience and by offering expertise in relevant content areas.
Motivational Interviewing 101: Skills to Get Started
Speaker: Katie Robbins, LICSW
CE Eligibility: ACE, NBCC
Tuesday, July 15 | 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. | Live Webinar
This live webinar introduces the core principles and practical strategies of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a person-centered approach to supporting positive change. Participants will learn foundational MI skills and how to apply them effectively in professional settings. The training also features an optional, AI-powered practice client—an innovative tool for building confidence and refining MI techniques through self-paced, real-time feedback. Click here for the full-size flier.
Solving the Puzzle of Addiction Treatment: Piecing Together a Path to Recovery
Speaker: Kersten Borer, LIMHP, LADC, CMSW
CE Eligibility: ACE, NBCC, Nebraska Criminogenic
Thursday, July 31 | 9 A.M. - 11 A.M. | Live Webinar
This training provides an in-depth exploration of effective approaches to treating individuals with addictions, emphasizing both shared and unique factors in treatment planning. Participants will enhance their awareness of personal biases, explore a range of evidence-based strategies, and apply techniques through case-based learning to develop individualized treatment plans. Click here for the full-size flier.
Breaking the Cycle: Therapy and Medication Management for Opioid Addiction Treatment
Speakers: Corey Johnson, LADC, SAP and Stacy Vaughn, LIMHP, LADC
CE Eligibility: ACE, NBCC, Nebraska Criminogenic
Friday, August 08 | 9 A.M. - 11 A.M. | Live Webinar
This training offers a clear overview of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), highlighting its effectiveness, addressing common stigma, and outlining the treatment process to promote informed, compassionate care for individuals with substance use disorders. Click here for the full-size flier.
Introduction to Somatic Experiencing
Speaker: Stacey Mueller, MS, LIMHP, SEP
CE Eligibility: Nebraska Social Work and Mental Health Practice
Thursday, September 12 | 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. | In-Person
This training introduces an overview of Somatic Experiencing (SE) therapy. Participants will learn to distinguish activation from deactivation cycles, identify signs of fight, flight, and freeze responses, and practice basic SE interventions through guided demonstrations. Enrollment window opens soon; please check back!
Beyond TikTok: Adult Neurodivergence in the Real World
Speaker: Lynda Hayes, PhD, LP
CE Eligibility: ACE, NBCC
Thursday, September 25 | 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. | Live Webinar
In recent years, neurodivergent identities have become increasingly visible in the public eye, especially through social media. Mental health providers are now more likely than ever to encounter adult clients who identify as neurodivergent. This training will provide a foundational understanding of neurodivergence in adults, the impact of late diagnosis, and common misdiagnoses and differentials. Emphasis will be placed on therapeutic considerations and affirming care practices. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to support neurodivergent adults in outpatient therapy settings and an understanding of when to refer for evaluation. Click here for the full-size flier.
Communication to Create, Navigate, and Change Blended Families
Speaker: Dawn O. Braithwaite, PhD
CE Eligibility: ACE, NBCC
Thursday, October 16 | 12 P.M. - 2 P.M. | Live Webinar
This training explores how stepfamilies form, adapt, and evolve through communication, with a focus on turning points and five distinct developmental trajectories. Emphasis is placed on understanding stepfamily roles, navigating challenges and strengths, and applying this knowledge to support positive outcomes in clinical practice. Click here for the full-size flier.