Current Workshops

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Online Continuing Legal Education Workshops from NACLE

NACLE online workshops, which can be completed at your convenience, are for PEF and M/C attorneys who are interested in earning CLE credits. Hundreds of titles are available for registered participants to choose from. To ensure you see the full list of currently available courses, you may need to clear your cookie/cache history before you click this link: https://www.pswp.info/docs/naclepswpcourses.pdf.

Examples of available courses include: Ethics of Social Media: What Attorneys Need to Know (1.5 CLE Ethics Credits), Bias in the Legal Profession (1 CLE Diversity Credit), and Navigating Elder Law: Understanding Medicaid Eligibility (2 CLE General Credits). Affidavits are made available directly from NACLE upon request for credit and completion of the course. Upon completion of enrollment, participants will be provided with an instructional document and an email including course instructions and account details.

Date(s): January 1 - December 31

Time(s): Anytime

Location: Online

Provider: National Academy of Continuing Legal Education

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Knowledge Transfer (Online)

This course provides a general overview of knowledge transfer and management. Knowledge Management is a systematic method for finding, understanding, and using knowledge to achieve organizational objectives and improve agency and employee performance.

Time(s): Anytime

Location: Online

Provider: University at Albany, Professional Development Program

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Professional Writing Mechanics (Online)

This course starts with the basics: parts of speech and parts of a sentence. In this online course, you will learn to recognize common grammatical errors, use standard punctuation, and proofread your work.

Time(s): Anytime

Location: Online

Provider: University at Albany, Professional Development Program

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Virtual

Project Management Intermediate (w/PDUs) - Virtual

This two-session virtual workshop is intended for participants who have already learned the fundamentals of project management and are now ready to explore further best practices utilizing the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework and an organizational Project Life Cycle (PLC) methodology. Participants should have either taken the Project Management Fundamentals workshop or have commensurate Project Management fundamentals experience. A brief review of the Originating, Initiating, and Planning phases of Project Management is included at the start of the workshop. Optional assignment may be given between sessions to enhance learning. Upon completion of this workshop 7 Professional Development Units (PDU) will be awarded.

Date(s): October 11 - October 12

Time(s): 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM

Location: Virtual

Provider: Verhoef Training, Inc.

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Helping Clients Better Identify, Manage, and Express Their Emotions (with CE hours) - Virtual

Over the last several years, particularly during and in the aftermath of the COVID virus, the number of people seeking counseling services due to affective struggles has increased dramatically. As the level of stressors intensifies, so does the challenge to regulate and express our feelings in healthy ways. Complicating this matter further is the increasingly widespread acceptance of aggression as a form of resolve. In this training, you will explore the dynamics associated with the regulation of affect. Included will be methods of affective recognition, stress management strategies, healthy forms of expressing feelings, and the “art” of self-care. You will: develop increased knowledge and skills pertaining to emotional regulation; build greater confidence in working with individuals struggling to manage and express their feelings; and gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics associated with emotional discord. 6 approved Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Licensed Master Social Worker continuing education hours.

Date(s): October 27 - October 27

Time(s): 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Virtual

Provider: Tompkins Cortland Community College, BIZ/Corporate and Community Partnerships

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Project Management Fundamentals (w/PDUs) - Virtual

This two-session virtual workshop will provide an overview of project management utilizing the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework for those with limited knowledge or experience in project management methodologies. The workshop will include fundamentals of defining and getting buy-in for a project, setting project goals, creating a statement of work, project risks, planning project tasks, executing the project, and closing the project. Optional assignment may be given between sessions to enhance learning. Upon completion of this workshop 7 Professional Development Units (PDU) will be awarded.

Date(s): November 1 - November 2

Time(s): 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM

Location: Virtual

Provider: Verhoef Training, Inc.

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Working With the LGBTQIA+ Population Through an Intersectional Lens (with CE hours) - Virtual

Are you interested in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and not sure where to start? Are you currently working with the community but are not sure if you’re on the right track? Take this introductory course to learn what LGBTQIA+ clients need from you and how their other identities intersect. Gain confidence in your work with LGBTQIA+ clients. (1.5 approved Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Psychoanalysts, and Psychologist continuing education contact hours)

Date(s): November 2 - November 2

Time(s): 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: Virtual

Provider: NYC Therapy Group, LCSW’s Psychotherapy Professionals PLLC

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Integrating Yoga & Psychotherapy for Depression (with CE hours) - Virtual

In this timely training participants will gain an important understanding of attending to the mind-body connection when managing Depression through incorporating basic yoga philosophy and practices. Participants will learn practical ways to incorporate basic yoga postures, pranayama (breathing practices) and meditation into psychotherapy sessions for clients struggling with Depression. In this whole-person, holistic approach, participants will comprehend how yoga can support clients with accessing their emotions, how to self-regulate and begin to feel empowered in managing the Depression they struggle with. (2.5 approved Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Psychoanalysts, and Psychologist continuing education contact hours)

Date(s): November 17 - November 17

Time(s): 12:30 PM - 3:10 PM

Location: Virtual

Provider: NYC Therapy Group, LCSW’s Psychotherapy Professionals PLLC

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Professional Boundaries and Ethics (with CE hours) - Virtual

In this interactive 3-hour course, participants will discuss the professional ethics relevant for Mental Health Providers, including healthy boundaries with clients and the New York State Standards of Care for Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Social Workers, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Ethical dilemmas and real-life situations present within the micro, mezzo, and macro level of mental health practice will be explored. The training will bring together ethical guidelines from the National Association of Social Workers, the American Mental Health Counselors Association, and the New York State Education Department Office of Professions using an accessible, practical approach. (3 approved Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor continuing education contact hours)

Date(s): November 28 - November 28

Time(s): 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Virtual

Provider: Parsons Child and Family Center, SATRI

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Capital District Classroom Workshops

Workplace Conflict Resolution

This full day classroom workshop provides practical tools and techniques for conflict management and dispute resolution in the workplace. Topics include individual styles for resolving conflict and determining how differences impact communication. In this interactive workshop, participants will also learn the benefit of searching for root causes of potential conflict before jumping to negative conclusions about individual behavior of others.

Date(s): October 24, 2023

Time(s): 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Professional Development Program, Albany NY

Provider: Parsons Child and Family Center, SATRI

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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Professional Writing: Mechanics

This full day (6 hours in length) workshop provides participants with a review of the mechanics of writing including word choice and sentence structure. The workshop includes a review of the parts of speech, phrases and clauses, and the use of modifiers. Participants will also review the rules of punctuation. Participants must complete the NYS GOER Writing Mechanics (Online) course component prior to attending the virtual portion of this workshop.

Date(s): October 24, 2023

Time(s): 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Professional Development Program, Albany NY

Provider: Capital Region Language Center, LLC

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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Professional Presentation Delivery Skills

This workshop is designed for individuals who speak at or moderate meetings, deliver presentations, or participate in panel discussions. Participants will explore the guidelines for crafting and making effective presentations, the importance and role of the speaker, and how to manage nervousness associated with speaking in public. Topics include the organization and development of a presentation, an analysis of voice and diction skills, audience interaction, awareness of body language, effective listening, use of visual aids, and the role of humor.

Date(s): October 25, 2023

Time(s): 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Professional Development Program, Albany NY

Provider: Capital Region Language Center, LLC

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Professional Writing: Composition

This full day (6 hours in length) workshop provides an overview of essential writing skills that include developing and organizing ideas, choosing a focus for writing, and using appropriate language for the audience. Participants will focus on writing skills within the context of the larger writing process, approaching a writing task from pre-writing through revisions. Writing tone, style, and technique will also be addressed.

Date(s): October 26, 2023

Time(s): 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Professional Development Program, Albany NY

Provider: Capital Region Language Center, LLC

Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 19, 2023

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Project Management Fundamentals (w/PDUs)

This workshop will provide an overview of project management utilizing the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework for those with limited knowledge or experience in project management methodologies. The workshop will include fundamentals of defining and getting buy-in for a project, setting project goals, creating a statement of work, project risks, planning project tasks, executing the project, and closing the project. Upon completion of this workshop 7 Professional Development Units (PDU) will be awarded.

Date(s): October 26, 2023

Time(s): 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Professional Development Program, Albany NY

Provider: Verhoef Training, Inc.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 19, 2023

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Project Management Intermediate (w/PDUs)

This workshop is intended for participants who have already learned the fundamentals of project management and are now ready to explore further best practices utilizing the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework and an organizational Project Life Cycle (PLC) methodology. Participants should have either taken the Project Management Fundamentals workshop or have commensurate Project Management fundamentals experience. A brief review of the Originating, Initiating, and Planning phases of Project Management is included at the start of the workshop. Upon completion of this workshop 7 Professional Development Units (PDU) will be awarded.1

Date(s): November 8, 2023

Time(s): 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Professional Development Program, Albany NY

Provider: Verhoef Training, Inc.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2023

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Central Classroom Workshops

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Long Island Classroom Workshops

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Mid/Lower Hudson Classroom Workshops

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New York City Classroom Workshops

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Northern Classroom Workshops

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Western Classroom Workshops

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