The Professional Education Program (PEP) offers high quality continuing education for social workers. Our CE granting workshops cover a wide range of topic areas, including Clinical, Cultural and Social Competence, Ethics, and Clinical Supervision. For workshops that are held on our beautiful campus, parking is free, and lunch is provided at full day events. All continuing education hours (CEs) are provided by the Monmouth University School of Social Work in accordance with New Jersey Administrative Code 13:44G and are recognized by the New Jersey Board of Social Work Examiners.
If you qualify for one of the below discounts please write down its promo code. You will need to enter and apply the code in your shopping cart during your registration process. MU Social Work Alumni receive a 20% discount on all workshops all the time. Apply Promotion Code MUALUM20 in your shopping cart**. Register for 5 or more workshops at one time and you will receive a 10% discount off the total price based on standard registration fees. Apply Promotion Code PEPREG5 in your shopping cart**. ** Discounts cannot be combined and usage will be verified.
3 Social & Cultural Competence CEs - Discover essential insights in our 3-hour asynchronous workshop: “LGBTQI+ Older Adults and Older Adults Living with HIV.” Dive into the NJ LGBTQI+ Senior Bill of Rights through six expertly-crafted modules. Learn from the field-leading experts on discrimination, health equity, and creating safe spaces. Empower yourself to make a positive impact.
Price:
$60.00
5 Clinical Social Work CEs or 5 Nursing Contact Hours - This workshop is suitable for those that want to develop & reinforce skills and those that are new to practice. It covers practical skills for practitioners in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its applications in behavior change. Participants will explore MI’s focus on change talk and learn techniques for eliciting and enhancing client motivation for meaningful behavioral changes. Presented by: Bernard Showers
$110.00
3 General CEs - Discover how to empower marginalized individuals and families in this 3-hour virtual workshop. Learn about how relational personhood and the person-centered approach, and explore strategies to create meaningful and dignified experiences for those in marginalized status. Join frontline social workers in advocating for transformative change. Presented by: Tawanda Hubbard, Ph.D. (cand.), DSW, MSW, LCSW
2 Clinical CEs - Learn how the brain responds to information and how neurological differences impact the way an individual interacts with the world. We will introduce participants to the neuro-science behind being “quirky.” We will examine the impact of processing differences on communication, social ability and understanding, and then examine how the nervous system’s responses cause or exacerbate anxiety, depression, behaviors and more. Presented by: Alexandra Freer
$40.00
3 Clinical CEs - This workshop delves into Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), offering practical strategies for addressing the psychological needs of children with PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Participants will learn trauma-informed, multicultural approaches for building strong therapeutic relationships in both individual and joint sessions for children and caregivers. Presented by: Ausirys Alvis & Yesenia Perez
5 Ethics CEs - This workshop highlights the essential connection between ethics and professional well-being for social workers, focusing on self-care challenges. Participants will explore the updated NASW Code of Ethics, recognize their ethical duty to prioritize self-care, and gain practical strategies for sustainable practice. Presented by: Scottie Urmey, LCSW, TEP & Patricia Hannah, LCSW
5 Clinical CEs - This workshop focuses on the neuroscience of processing deficits and their impact on behavior, examining how they relate to various disorders such as PDA, ODD, spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, anxiety, depression, and ADD/ADHD. It will focus on developing empowering intervention plans using effective modalities, welcoming participants to bring their own cases for discussion. Presented by: Alexandra Freer
5 General CEs - Social justice is foundational in social work, shaping our roles as leaders, practitioners, and educators. In this 5-hour workshop, we will critically explore and question what social justice is. Through critical examination and experiential activities, participants will gain insights into addressing systemic inequality effectively. Presented by: Tawanda Hubbard, Ph.D. (cand.), DSW, MSW, LCSW
1 Opioid and 2 Clinical CEs - In this workshop, participants will delve into enhancing their familiarity with medications prescribed for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorders (OUD). They will also acquire techniques for establishing a supportive environment for clients, alongside engaging in discussions surrounding evidence-based and accessible resources pertaining to Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (MOUD). Presented by: Bernard Showers, DSW, LCSW