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July 17 via webinar |
Neurodiversity & The Nervous System: A Bottom-Up Approach to Working with Autism, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD for Building Emotional Regulation Content to include: differential diagnosis of ADHD, Autism, OCD, and trauma; the role of diagnosis; exploring neurodiversity through the nervous system; somatic indicators of nervous system regulation and dysregulation; interventions for educators, social workers, and school-based mental health practitioners; and attuning to the body rather than a diagnostic label. |
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August 15 IN-PERSON in Wisconsin Dells |
Somatic Experiential Play Therapy Content to include: foundational concepts of somatic experiential play therapy; what children's physiology is communicating during play; how to integrate nervous system tracking of fight, flight, freeze, and collapse in practice; the power of metaphor; principles of neuroscience; and ways to respond to and support children’s nervous systems in the resolution of trauma. |
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September 18 via webinar |
Serving Couples Across the Relational Spectrum Content to include: exploring traditional and evolving relationship definitions; non-monogamous and non-traditional relationships (polyamory, open relationships, relationship anarchy); emotional, physical, intellectual, and experiential intimacy; principles of consent; mutual agreement and autonomy; strategies for clear, honest communication; and boundaries. |
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October 10 IN-PERSON |
Culturally Responsive Leadership & Accountability Content to include: principles of culturally responsive leadership; skills to create an inclusive environment and promote diversity; ensuring that organizational practices are equitable and respectful of cultural differences; establishing accountability mechanisms for culturally responsive principles; improved organizational performance and enhanced community trust. View Event Information. Registration opens August 1!
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November 13 via webinar |
Communicating with Confidence: Refreshing Foundational Skills for Counselors & Clinicians Content to include: collaborative goal development and treatment planning; exploring or refreshing foundational communication skills (reflection, emotion identification, immediacy, confrontation, and theme development); writing a treatment plan and translating that plan into case notes; SOAP note format; and recommendations for efficient note writing. View event information. Registration opens August 1! |
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December 11 via webinar |
Hope & Healing Beyond Addiction: Substances, Society, and Solutions Content to include: case examples and lived experience stories; current drug trends and public health implications; the science behind substance addiction; the historical generational context and systemic barriers that lead some to substance use; the 53206 zip code; drug prevention programs; trauma resilience; relapse prevention; treatment options; and supportive resources. View event information. Registration opens August 1! |
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A Note on WAFCA Webinars
- Webinars are live virtual learning opportunities designed to be accessed by individuals. Group participation is not encouraged; post-webinar group discussions are a recommended alternative.
- In order to offer CE credits for these virtual learning opportunities via NBCC, WAFCA verifies attendance using Zoom. Each registrant receives a unique link that confirms their attendance and email address for CE certificates. Link sharing is not permitted, and CE credits are not available for unregistered participants.
About WAFCA-CE
For more than 25 years, WAFCA has provided quality, timely continuing education for professionals serving children and families in Wisconsin. Each year, we train more than 1,000 participants including social workers, therapists, counselors, case managers, residential care workers, parenting support aides and in-home support workers on topics ranging from family systems to addiction and trauma.
WAFCA-CE is a trusted resource for continuing education for our member agencies and other behavioral health professionals in counties and in private practice. The Wisconsin Association of Family & Children's Agencies (WAFCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education ProviderTM (ACEP No.6778). Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WAFCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
For all WAFCA-CE in-person and virtual webinar trainings, certificates will be issued within 30 days of the event. Click here for more information on continuing education hours, accommodations, program concerns, and confidentiality of participant information.
Fees & More...
WAFCA Members and CE Subscribers pay $0! (Log in for member/subscriber rates. Contact [email protected] for support.)
- For WAFCA-CE webinars, non-member fees are as follows:
- $50 per 2 hours
- $75 per 4 hours
- $100 per 5 hours
- For in-person WAFCA-CE events, the non-member fee is $125 (6 hours).
Interested in learning more about WAFCA membership? Contact Kathy Markeland at [email protected].
Cancellations: A two-week cancellation notice is requested. Participants cancelling no later than one week prior to the event will receive a full refund. Participants may arrange for a substitute but must notify WAFCA regarding substitution. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please email [email protected] or call 608.257.5939.
Upcoming Events
Thu Jul 17, 2025Webinar - Neurodiversity and the Nervous System: A Bottom-up Approach to Working with Autism, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD for Building Emotional Regulation Category: WAFCA CE Training |
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