Continuing Education

Why Join NASW-NY?


Approved CEs for social workers, LMFTs, LMHCs, and Licensed Psychologists, plus member savings and flexible learning.

Free CE credits for members
  • Members receive 12 free CE credits per year (36 credits over a 3-year renewal period).
  • In 2025, NASW-NY offered 35.5 FREE CE credits to members.
Flexible learning options
  • Earn CEs through live webinars that count the same as in-person programs.
  • Complete requirements from anywhere.
Free CEs planned for 2026

Member-Exclusive Free CEs (count toward the 12 free CEs included with membership):
  • March: Wednesday, March 18, 10:00AM–1:00PM, Mental & Behavioral Health Professionals as Change Agents: Policy Advocacy Tools for Practice3 CEs (for Social Work Month)
  • April: Wednesday, April 1, 10:00AM–1:00PM, Autism and Trauma: Understanding the Trends and Realities to Provide a Clinically Responsive Treatment Approach – 3 CEs (for Autism Awareness Month)
  • June: Friday, June 5, 11:30AM–1:00PM, Legal Determinants of Health, Cultural Literacy and People Identifying as LGBTQ+ 1.5 CEs (for Pride Month)
  • September: Wednesday, September 9, 5:00PM–8:00PM, Suicidal Ideation and Self-Injurious Behaviors: Assessment and Treatment – 3 CEs (for World Suicide Prevention Day 9/10)

Registration opens approximately two months before each program.

Veteran Mental Health Training Initiative (VMHTI) (open to members and non-members):
  • March: 
    • Monday, March 30, 1:00PM–3:00PM, Equine Therapy and Veteran Support: Downstate Focus (dense population, urban/suburban coping) Live virtual session – 2 CEs
    • Tuesday, March 31, 1:00PM–3:00PM, Equine Therapy and Veteran Support: Upstate Focus (rural access and barriers) – Live virtual session – 2 CEs
  • April: Monday, April 20, 8:00AM–5:00PM, NY State Dwyer Coalition's Veteran Suicide Intervention Conference4 CEs – In Person, Fordham University, Lincoln Center, McNally Amphitheater
  • August: Friday, August 14 & Saturday, August 15, Annual VMHTI Conference – Live virtual session – Up to 10 CEs
  • Winter: 1 live virtual session between September and December 2026 (details TBD)

Approximately 20 free VMHTI CEs are planned for 2026.

NASW-NY & NYSED 2026 Professional Boundaries Requirement

The National Association of Social Workers – New York Chapter (NASW-NY) is a New York State Education Department (NYSED) approved provider of continuing education for social workers, LMFTs, LMHCs, and Licensed Psychologists.

Licensed Social Workers in New York State are required by NYSED to complete 36 hours of continuing education during each 3-year registration period.

  • At least 3 contact hours must address maintaining appropriate professional boundaries

Throughout 2026, Dr. Kathryn Krase will offer continuing education programs through NASW-NY that meet this NYS professional boundaries requirement.

For full NYSED continuing education requirements, please visit:
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/social-work/continuing-education

2026 Scheduled NASW-NY CE Workshops Supporting This Requirement

Each course below meets the NYS requirement of 3 hours of training on maintaining appropriate professional boundaries (effective April 2023). These courses are not New York–specific and may satisfy ethics/boundaries requirements in other states.

  1. The Ethics of School Social Work – April 14, 2026 – 5:00–8:00 p.m. ET (3 CE Contact Hours)
  2. Complicated Relationships: Case Studies in Boundaries – July 10, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET (3 CE Contact Hours)
  3. What Happens in Therapy, Stays in Therapy. Unless... Exploring the Ethics of Confidentiality – November 17, 2026 – 1:00–4:00 p.m. ET (3 CE Contact Hours)
  4. The Challenging Ethics of Mental Health Supervision – December 8, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET (3 CE Contact Hours)

Continuing Education (CE) at a Glance (2025)

Highlights for the 12-month period ending December 1, 2025.

Chart showing CE credits offered in 2025

194.5

CE credits offered

Total accredited CE credits across NASW-NY programming.

Chart showing CE programs offered in 2025

70

CE programs offered

Total number of CE programs delivered during the reporting period.

Chart showing total registrations for CE programs in 2025

4,891

Total registrations

Total registrations across CE events and trainings.

Chart showing CE certificates issued in 2025

3,330

CE certificates issued

Certificates awarded after completion and verification of attendance.

Access & Affordability

Free CE access in 2025 (members & non-members).

29

CE credits free to all

Free CE credits available to members and non-members.

5

CE credits free to members only

Member-exclusive free CE offerings.

1.5

Division-specific member free CEs

Free CE credits offered to division-specific members.

35.5

Total free CE credits for members

Total free CE credits available to members in 2025.

View the 2025 Professional Development Report (PDF)

How do I register for a CE webinar?

Watch our short video walkthrough on how to register for a continuing education webinar.

Watch: How to Register for a CE Webinar

Continuing Education (CE) schedule

The Ethics of School Social Work

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

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NOTE: This course is designed to meet the NYS requirement of mental health professionals to receive 3 hours of training on maintaining appropriate professional boundaries (effective April 2023).

This course is not New York state specific and can satisfy the ethics and boundaries training requirements for any state.

This session focuses on the scope of service and ethical and legal responsibilities of social work practice in an education setting.  Issues of boundaries, complicated confidentiality responsibilities, relationships with students and family members, and unique roles in the school community will all be explored. 

Solution Focused Brief Therapy Level 2

Friday, April 17, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM & Saturday April 18, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (2-Day Training)

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Note: This is a 2-day CE session: Friday, April 17 – Saturday, April 18, 2026.
4/17 9:00AM-3:30PM 4/18 9:00AM-3:30PM

This course offers full credit only. No partial credit will be awarded; attendance for all two days is required to receive CE units.

The training is structured to encourage and allow discussion and sharing of ideas. Active participation is required to receive a CE certificate. Please ensure your microphone and camera are working.

This follow-up Solution-Focused Brief Therapy training is an extension of the level 1 course. The level 1 course covered the foundations of the Solution-Focused (SF) model and the 7 solution-focused interventions.  This training expands on these and provides more opportunities for practice and discussion. 

NY State Dwyer Coalition's Veteran Suicide Intervention Conference

Monday, April 20, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET

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Join the Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program’s First Annual Veteran Suicide Intervention Conference—an in-person, one-day gathering focused on prevention, collaboration, and community-driven solutions. Free and open to the public (registration required; limited capacity).

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Concepts and Clinical Practice

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

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NOTE: This program is part of a two-session mini-series on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Each session is a stand-alone offering — participants may register individually or attend both for a total of 6.0 Continuing Education Credits (CEs). The presenter has requested that all participants keep their camera and audio on (and working) throughout the session to support a highly interactive learning experience.

This continuing education course explores cutting-edge applications of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) using transdiagnostic and process-based approaches that reflect the latest developments in evidence-based practice. Participants will examine how CBT demonstrates large effect sizes for major depression, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, with very large effect sizes for PTSD and specific phobia. 

A Solution Focused Conversation: So, What Do You Say Next?

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 9:00AM - 12:00 PM EST

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Important Information Before You Register: 

  • This session is limited to 20 participants. 
  • All attendees must register, whether joining in person or online, and whether seeking CE credit or not. 
  • This is a highly interactive group discussion, not a lecture or formal presentation. Active participation is required to receive a CE certificate. Please ensure your microphone and camera are working.

When a client says, “I’m depressed most of the time,” the next ten seconds can shape the entire session. How do you choose what to say next? Join us for a discussion focused on identifying "clinical opportunities" within everyday utterances. We’ll have fun and play with ideas.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Concepts and Clinical Practice

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

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NOTE: This program is part of a two-session mini-series on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Each session is a stand-alone offering — participants may register individually or attend both for a total of 6.0 Continuing Education Credits (CEs). The presenter has requested that all participants keep their camera and audio on (and working) throughout the session to support a highly interactive learning experience.

This continuing education course provides comprehensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), examining current innovations and evidence-based applications for emotion dysregulation across diverse populations and settings. Participants will explore DBT's evolution from treatment for borderline personality disorder and suicidality to broader applications including PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders.

NASW-NY 1st Annual Continuing Education (CE) Conference

Up to 7.5 Continuing Education Credits (CEs) | Hybrid Format | Friday, May 29

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Note: There will be no individual CE programs offered in May, as NASW-NY will be hosting the 1st Annual Continuing Education (CE) Conference.

The NASW-NY CE Conference is a statewide gathering of social workers, educators, advocates, and students to learn, share, and collaborate in pursuit of a just future for our profession and the communities we serve. This year’s theme, One New York, One Voice: Reimagining Social Work for a Just Future, emphasizes solidarity, systems change, and the power of community voice.

Addressing Social Isolation: Identifying High-Risk Individuals and Effective Interventions for Social Work Practice

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PM EST

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Social isolation and loneliness have been recognized as challenges in recent decades. However, the COVID-19 pandemic augmented these challenges and provided a stark wakeup call for professionals, families, and individuals at risk for isolation and marginalization in mainstream society. There is a need to provide innovative opportunities to promote a sense of belonging and community across all age cohorts, from children to older adults. Using an empirical framework, this course will provide a look at who is at risk for loneliness, the signs of loneliness, and effective ways to reduce social isolation and loneliness while promoting overall mental and physical health outcomes for clients and consumers.

Protecting Older Adults: Ethical & Legal Considerations in the Identification & Reporting of Elder Abuse

Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PM EST

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Laws exist in all 50 states, and at the federal level, aimed to protect older adults from maltreatment at the hands of their families and other caretakers. Many different types of professionals are required by law to make reports of suspected elder abuse to state governmental entities. Additionally, codes of ethics generally expect helping professionals to initiate a response to protect the vulnerable from harm.

AI Tools for Rural and Seasoned Social Workers: Practical Applications and Ethical Integration (3-Part Series)

Session 1: June 16, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Session 2: June 23, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Session 3: June 30, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern

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Join this three-part lunchtime CE series designed for social workers interested in integrating artificial intelligence into ethical clinical practice. In collaboration with the NASW-NY Northeast Division, this interactive training introduces practical AI tools that support documentation, communication, and client care while maintaining HIPAA compliance and alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics.

Ideal for rural and seasoned practitioners, the series offers hands-on demonstrations and real-world applications using platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. Participants will build confidence using the TIC Framework (Task, Instructions, Context) and explore key topics including AI fundamentals, ethical considerations, and responsible implementation in social work settings.

Important: This is a single registration covering all three sessions (3.0 CE credits total). Participants must attend all sessions to receive credit; partial credit is not available.

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