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.
Nebraska Legislative Update, Panel Discussion
No CE/CEUs
Moderator: Laurel Sariscsany, PhD
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 09, 2025 | 1 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. (CST)
Delivery Format: Hybrid
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In Person: CPACS 132
Free - all costs covered by GATSA and the Scholar Strategy Network, Nebrask
Join us for a conversation with NE State Senators and Community Leaders about the upcoming 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session.
Registration is required. Refreshments will be available for those attending in person.
Licensure 101: The Basics of Mental Health Licensure in Nebraska
2 CE/CEUs (eligibility: ACE, NBCC, Ethics)
Speaker: Susan Reay, EdD, LICSW
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 09, 2025 | 9 A.M. - 11 A.M. (CST)
Delivery Format: Synchronous distance (Zoom) | Interactive
Free to attend, all costs covered by GATSA
Gain valuable insight and knowledge to enhance your professional journey, learn the basics of becoming provisionally licensed as a mental health practitioner and certified as a master social worker, and understand why individuals conducting mental health treatment and/or identifying themselves as a social worker in Nebraska require licensure and certification by the State of Nebraska.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the basic steps required to obtain provisional licensure as a Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) and certification as a Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW) in Nebraska
- Describe the key state requirements for individuals who provide mental health treatment or use the title "social worker" in Nebraska.
- Explain the importance of licensure and certification for ethical and legal practice in the mental health and social work fields in Nebraska
DBT Skills for Clinicians
15 CE/CEUs (eligibility: ACE, NBCC)
Training Facilitator: Katie Robbins, LICSW
Delivery Format: This course includes 3 synchronous, virtual meetings:
January 23, February 27, and March 27, 2026 | 9 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. (CST) | Interactive
Standard Fee: $520.
Whether you're just beginning your DBT journey or looking to refine your skills, this training series equips you with the knowledge and tools to implement DBT effectively and ethically. Learn DBT from the source, Dr. Marsha Linehan! Join our training series featuring video lessons from the creator of DBT, Dr. Marsha Linehan, as well as live practice demonstrations with DBT Clinicians
Your learning experience will include:
- Three synchronous virtual meetings facilitated by Katie Robbins, LICSW (January 23, February 27, March 27) to watch videos, practice skills, and hear expert DBT therapists talk about implementation
- Engaging video lessons led by Dr. Linehan and her team that break down DBT concepts and interventions in a clear step-by-step format
- Therapy demonstrations showcasing real-world use of DBT skills in both individual
and group therapy settings - Downloadable client handouts, worksheets, and facilitator tools to enhance your practice and support client growth - Practice DBT strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - ready to use in your clinical work
- Live Q&A with local DBT clinicians
Empowering Through Understanding: Substance Use and the Hispanic Cultural Context
2 CE/CEUs (eligibility: ACE, NBCC, NADAAC, Criminogenic)
Speaker: Claudia Herrera, LICSW, PLADC | Laura Sanchez, LICSW, LAD | Evette Alvarez, PLMHP
Date and Time: Friday, January 16, 2026 | 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. (CST)
Delivery Format: Synchronous distance (Zoom) | Interactive
Fee: $50, Students attend free (costs paid by GATSA)
This training provides an in-depth exploration of substance use within the Hispanic cultural context. Participants will gain culturally informed knowledge and practical tools to better support Hispanic individuals and families impacted by substance use. The course highlights the intersection of cultural values, stigma, systemic barriers, and access to care, while promoting culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key cultural values and beliefs within Hispanic communities that influence perceptions of substance use and treatment
- Recognize the systemic and structural barriers Hispanic individuals face in accessing services
- Examine the impact of stigma and systemic barriers and social determinants of health on substance use and recovery
- Identify gaps in culturally competent care and the impacts
- Apply culturally responsive strategies to improve engagement, communication, and outcomes
- Explore strategies for increasing access to care and improving service delivery through culturally responsive practices, community engagement and advocacy
Seeing Beyond Symptoms: Staying Grounded in Work with Psychosis
2 CE/CEUs (eligibility: ACE, NBCC, Major Mental Health)
Speaker: Jennifer Sparrock, LICSW
Date and Time: Friday, January 30, 2026 | 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. (CST)
Delivery Format: Synchronous distance (Zoom) | Interactive
Fee: $60, Students attend free (costs paid by GATSA)
This training provides clinicians with practical intervention strategies for engaging and supporting clients experiencing psychosis. Participants will explore how to differentiate psychotic symptoms from trauma responses, apply trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches, and manage safety and collaboration with psychiatric providers. Emphasis is placed on building rapport, collaborative partnerships, maintaining therapeutic boundaries, and promoting shared decision making and autonomy for those experiencing psychosis symptoms.
Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate between psychotic symptoms and trauma-related experiences to enhance diagnostic clarity and treatment planning.
- Apply trauma informed and recovery oriented principles when engaging clients experiencing psychosis to promote safety, dignity, and empowerment.
- Implement practical intervention strategies that stengthen rapport, maintain therapeutic boundaries, and foster collaboration with psychiatric providers.
- Promote shared decision making and client autonomy within treatment planning and ongoing therapeutic relationships.
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