CCAPP Conferences

Webinar: A Glimpse Behind Walls: Responding to Sex Trafficking Post Incarceration
2023-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | online, United States
There are valuable benefits when offering gender-responsive services to formerly incarcerated women. Get an overview of how addiction and sex work impacts women differently in this webinar.
Free to attend, and 1 CE provided to those who attend live.

Webinar: Webinar: The Brain of Addiction: For Loved Ones
2023-06-21 10:00 - 11:30
Dr. Bob Weathers, addiction educator and recovery coach, shares over forty years of clinical experience and research on navigating recovery from addiction. He addresses, in plain English, key questions that most often arise in working with the loved ones of individuals seeking recovery in this CE-based webinar.
Free to attend, and 1.5 CEs provided to those who attend live.

Webinar: Confidentiality Matters: HIPAA Training with a Focus on Behavioral Health
2023-08-09 10:00 - 11:00
This webinar emphasizes the importance of developing a strong HIPAA compliance program for addiction treatment programs, as well as the basics of HIPAA compliance, Title 42 Part 2, and best practices for implementing these regulations in care settings, HIPAA security safeguards, surviving the enforcement process, and fostering a culture of compliance.
Free to attend, and eligible for 1 CE.

Webinar: Children of Parental Addiction
2023-09-20 10:00 - 11:00
Children of parental addiction live with trauma and chronic stress. In this webinar, Wendy Wade will show how to understand needs and nurture relationships.
Free to attend, and eligible for 1 CE.

Webinar: The Devastating Impact of ACEs
2023-11-01 10:00 - 11:00
Developing a trauma-informed mindset is critical to help others deal with a world filled with stress. In this webinar, you will get an in-depth look at toxic stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the research that has been done. The research will show the impact of toxic stress on the development of the brain in children and how to build resilience in children to help overcome that trauma.
Free to attend, and eligible for 1 CE.

Webinar: Fall 2023 Advocacy Update
2023-11-15 10:00 - 11:00
Andrew Kessler gives an update as to what NBHAP has been up to as well as general advocacy information for the behavioral health and addiction treatment industry.
Free to attend, and eligible for 1 CE.

Webinar: Serious Business: Therapeutic Use of Humor
2023-11-29 10:00 - 11:00
The therapeutic effectiveness of humor is not a newly conceived idea, with references dating back to ancient Greece and the Bible (Proverbs 17:22), to the real-life Patch Adams and continuing through today with recovery-focused comedians, the most notable of whom is Mark Lundholm. Well-timed humor can also be effective in the overall development of the therapeutic relationship and has a positive effect on learning, with some examples in this webinar itself and allowing for the participants to offer their own perspectives. Free CE if you attend live!
Free to attend, and eligible for 1 CE.

Webinar: Mandated Reporting: What is It and How Does it Apply to Me?
2023-12-13 13:00 - 14:00
Buried within many statutes, regulations and contracts are provisions that require that SUD facilities affirmatively and timely self-report certain events and occurrences. This webinar will go over significant reporting requirements for SUD facilities, including reporting adverse events such as patient injuries to government agencies, identified overpayments to payors, and much more.
Free to attend, and eligible for 1 CE.

Webinar: Opportunities in Recovery Residence Housing
2024-02-14 10:00 - 11:00
Recovery residences are an integral part of the recovery continuum. They not only provide supportive environments for those in recovery, but they represent promising opportunities for individuals to relearn important life skills that contribute towards sustained recovery. With growing demand for recovery residences, this space is seeing growth and opportunities have emerged for entrepreneurs interested in contributing meaningfully to the recovery sector. In this webinar, attendees will learn about emerging opportunities in this space as well as gain a basic understanding for what it means to build a residence that contributes meaningfully to an individual’s recovery.
Free to attend, and eligible for 1 CE.

Webinar: Understanding Chemsex Addiction
2024-02-28 10:00 - 11:00
What is chemsex? How is it treated? And how can we as a community help in addressing problematic substance abuse issues that are sexually driven? Join us for this 1 CE-based webinar.
Free to attend, and eligible for 1 CE.

Webinar: 2024 Mid-Year Advocacy Update
2024-05-29 10:00 - 11:00
This webinar will look at the progress being made in Washington D.C. as we continue to advocate for advances in SUD policy. Our priorities continue to be a stronger workforce, better reimbursement options, expanded medication access, and increased recovery support services.
Free to attend, and eligible for 1 CE.

The Change Journey: Understanding and Applying the Stages of Change
2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:00
What are the Stages of Change? What are some strategies for successfully navigating each stage? Learn about the psychological and practical aspects of change in this free webinar.
Free to attend, and eligible for 1 CE.

Look Back, Look Ahead: Behavioral Health Policy After the Elections
2024-11-20 10:00 - 11:00
Listen as NBHAP’s advocate Andrew Kessler examines the policy priorities of NBHAP in the latter half of 2024, and the odds of accomplishing their goals.
Free CE if you attend live or are an NBHAP member.

Webinar: Empowering Recovery: How the Trait-Based Model is Transforming Lives through Starting from Strength
2025-03-05 10:00 - 11:00
This webinar introduces licensed therapists to the revolutionary Trait-Based Model of Recovery, an evidence-based, person-centered approach that transforms lives by focusing on individual strengths. Unlike rigid models, it adapts to diverse needs while improving mental health outcomes like anxiety, depression, and resilience. Learn how this flexible framework fosters growth, empowers clients, and enhances therapeutic practice across all levels of care. Discover how starting from strength is reshaping recovery.

Webinar: Building & Retaining Your Behavioral Healthcare Staff
2025-03-19 10:00 - 11:00
This webinar will examine the factors that drive challenges many treatment centers face in hiring and retaining key staff.

Webinar: Expect the Unexpected – Thoughts on Disaster Preparedness
2025-04-16 10:00 - 11:00
In the past ten years, we have faced an onslaught of natural and man-made disasters. As providers of behavioral health treatment, we are constantly preparing for threats to the safety and well-being of our patients. In this CE-based webinar, we will explore best practices that utilize technology and training to prepare for the unexpected.

Webinar: Questions of Legality and Ethics in Behavioral Health Marketing
2025-04-30 10:00 - 11:00
Behavioral health entities continue to be in the news for legal and ethical violations related to their marketing and compensation practices. In this webinar, we’ll discuss retargeting and HIPAA compliance, FTC rulings on legal Google Ads campaigns, the use of call centers, and compliantly compensating outreach or admissions teams.

2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:00
As we navigate an ever-changing landscape of regulatory and structural changes, we are also trying to fulfill our regular mission of advancing policies that benefit behavioral health providers and consumers. This webinar will bring you up to date on all the changes in Washington in 2025 and do its best to map out what the future holds for behavioral health policy. 1 CE free if you attend online.

Webinar: When Luck Runs Out: Problem Gambling & Gambling Disorder
2025-06-11 10:00 - 11:30
Gambling disorder still remains largely a hidden problem. The goal of this webinar is to train and prepare service providers to better understand gambling disorder and its assessment and treatment. The webinar will also touch on the emerging clinical diagnostic category of internet gaming disorder.

Webinar: Motivational Interviewing: The Art of Inspiring Change
2025-06-25 10:00 - 12:00
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps substance use disorder (SUD) counselors guide clients toward meaningful change—without pressure or confrontation. This engaging webinar will introduce you to the core principles and techniques of MI, equipping you with practical skills to enhance client motivation and commitment to recovery. Eligible for 2 CEs: free if you attend live or are an NBHAP member.

Empowering Excellence: Best Practices in Clinical Supervision
2025-07-23 10:00 - 11:00
Foster confident, culturally responsive supervision in this free CE-based webinar. Designed for both new and experienced clinical supervisors, Neha Kumar will equip behavioral health professionals with essential tools for effective ethical supervision.

Thriving with Self Care: The Rewired Method
2025-07-30 10:00 - 11:00
Unlock your potential and build resilience. This free CE-based webinar equips you with practical self-care strategies (mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical), communication skills, and stress management techniques to thrive personally and professionally. You’ll gain actionable tips and exercises to enhance your well-being, collaboration, and emotional awareness.

Simple Tools for Running Your Practice: Understanding EMRs, EHRs, and Jane
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:00
Not sure what an EMR or EHR actually is? You’re not alone. Jane – an all-in-one EMR/EHR and practice management platform—has partnered with NBHAP to deliver a free, beginner-friendly webinar that breaks it all down. You’ll learn what EMRs and EHRs are, how clinic software supports your private or group practice, and how Jane is designed to simplify your entire workflow: from charting and scheduling to payments and telehealth.

Lead the Change, Keep the Trust: Change Management Strategies for Navigating Transitions in Behavioral Health Organizations
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:00
Behavioral health organizations are operating in an environment defined by continuous transformation. Leaders face a growing set of external pressures–from regulatory changes and payor shifts to competitive demands and policy reform. Explore how leaders can drive strategic transitions while maintaining trust and engagement with their teams.

Advocacy Update – Into the Great Unknown (Continued!)
2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:00
2025 has been a year that has turned health policy on its head, and we are still not finished. The future of federal grants for behavioral health are in limbo, while programs that focus on minority health or harm reduction face outright elimination. This webinar will walk you through the current state of play and bring you up to the minute news on policy developments that impact behavioral health.

Workplace Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Training – What You and Your Team Need to Know
2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:00
Harassment and discrimination in the workplace are receiving ever-growing attention in the media and public eye. In this CE-based webinar, lawyers from Polsinelli will provide an overview of that minefield, so that participants can begin to map out the safest and most compliant path forward for themselves, their workforces, and their companies.

No No No… Don’t: From Legal and Ethical Confidentiality to Therapist and Client Issues that Tempt Errors
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:30
Confidentiality in a therapeutic relationship can be fraught with pitfalls. Legal and ethical boundaries and violations are difficult to parse. In this CE-based webinar brought to you by Verifyle, Ronald Mah will cover confidentiality requirements, identifies underlying principles, AND therapist vulnerabilities, client seductions, and other dynamics that can cause errors that risk legal or ethical sanctions and client harm.

Webinar: Project Blackbird: How to Support and Recognize Eating Disorder Behaviors
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00
Project Blackbird is a non-profit event and film screening that aims to de-stigmatize eating disorder and mental health conversation within underrepresented communities. The session is designed to equip therapists and clinicians with practical strategies for recognizing and supporting individuals exhibiting eating disorder behaviors, including those with co-occurring mental health challenges. This event is a screening of the award-winning short film “Blackbird”, followed by discussions with cast members, public figures sharing lived experience (actors, athletes, artists, etc.), and healthcare professionals.

Harm Reduction & Sandwich Cookies: Are Harm Reduction Strategies Prevention or Treatment?
2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00
Empower yourself with increased awareness and understanding of the evolving harm reduction landscape and future directions. In this CE-based webinar, our presenter will share timely and relevant information and resources for harm reduction: bridging prevention and treatment.

Universal Outcome in Substance Use Treatment, Prevention, and Recovery
2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:00
The journey to recovery is far from linear and everyone. From the people looking to begin their journey to those looking to support someone in recovery, individuals struggle with the question of where to start and what it means to be in recovery. In this CE webinar, NBHAP CEO Pete Nielsen will analyze the way to build and sustain recovery
