Continuing Education
LMSWs and LCSWs -Parsons Child and Family Center, a member agency of Northern Rivers Family Services, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. #0017
LMHCs -Parsons Child and Family Center, a member agency of Northern Rivers Family Services, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors. #MHC-0022
Below is a schedule of approved courses that are available for continuing education hours. All trainings are also available to Non Licensed Professionals for the same fee.
Refunds of continuing education fees will only be made if the registrant cancels their registration a minimum of 48 hours prior to the training event. A $10 cancellation fee will be incurred on the cancelation. Cancellations made later than 48 hours prior to the training will not be eligible for a refund.
Print and mail form for PO and Check payments. For training descriptions and/or credit card payments click on the name of the training.
If you have any questions, please contact Sheila Frank at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Training Schedule
All trainings are also available to Non Licensed Professionals for the same fee. When registering just leave the Licence Type and Licence Number Fields blank.
Northern Rivers 60 Academy Road campus is embarking on an ambitious construction project which will impact parking on the campus. We are moving the location of all our trainings temporarily starting May 2019. Please click on the training link associated with the training for location information.
July 2019
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CEU Approved External Event:
A “Cultural Appreciation—Having a Thirst to Learn About and Embrace Cultural Differences and the Key to Delivering Quality Client Services”
Presented by Frank Delano, LMSW, and Noor Almaoui, LCSW.
Date: Monday, June 3, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Capital Region BOCES, Empire Room 900 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Albany, NY 12205
Credits: 6 continuing education credits - Cost: $100 per person
Registration: email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 914.673.7802
Please Click HERE for description and additional details of training. All registrations for this training must go to Frank Delano directly. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 914.673.7802
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Suicide Awareness, Prevention, Screening, & Treatment
July 16, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration fee is $65, which includes 6 continuing education hours.
Effectively Working With & Advocating for LGBTQ Youth
July 23, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration fee is $65, which includes 6 continuing education hours.
safeTALK -This training is not approved for LMHC Continuing Education.
July 25, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $30, the fee is for 3 continuing education hours. If you do not require continuing education credit for SafeTALK Training there is small fee of only $10. Please click here to register without CEU credit.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
July 30 & 31, 2019- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Registration fee is $75, this fee is for 14 continuing education hours. Participants must attend both days in order to receive any CEUs. The series will be offered more than once a year, but participants may only receive continuing education hours once for the completion of the 2 day workshop.
August 2019
Motivational Interviewing
August 13, 2019 - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration fee is $80 which includes 7 continuing education hours.
Child and Adolescent Development -This training is not approved for LMHC Continuing Education.
August 22, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration fee is $65, which includes 6 continuing education hours.
September 2019
Teen Intervene
September 9, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration fee is $75, which includes 6 continuing education hours.
Foundations of Care
September 6, 2019 & September 13, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Each Day) Registration fee is $110, which includes 14 continuing education hours.
Effectively Working With & Advocating for LGBTQ Youth
September 19, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration fee is $65, which includes 6 continuing education hours.
Essentials of Assessment: Attachment
September 20, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $35, which includes 3 continuing education hours.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
September 25 & 26, 2019- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Registration fee is $75, this fee is for 14 continuing education hours. Participants must attend both days in order to receive any CEUs. The series will be offered more than once a year, but participants may only receive continuing education hours once for the completion of the 2 day workshop.
Essentials of Assessment: Permanency
September 27, 2019- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $35, which includes 3 continuing education hours.
October 2019
Culture & Diversity in Service Planning
October 4, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $35, which includes 3 continuing education hours.
safeTALK -This training is not approved for LMHC Continuing Education.
October 7, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $30, the fee is for 3 continuing education hours. If you do not require continuing education credit for SafeTALK Training there is small fee of only $10. Please click here to register without CEU credit.
Safety & Awareness
October 8, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration fee is $70, which includes 6 continuing education hours
Strength Based Treatment In Trauma Informed Care
October 11, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $35, which includes 3 continuing education hours.
Engagement & Family Assessment
October 18, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $35, which includes 3 continuing education hours
Suicide Awareness, Prevention, Screening, & Treatment
October 22, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration fee is $65, which includes 6 continuing education hours.
Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma -This training is not approved for LMHC Continuing Education.
October 23 & 24, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (each day) Registration fee is $110, which includes 10 continuing education hours. (Must attend both days)
Child and Adolescent Development -This training is not approved for LMHC Continuing Education.
October 29, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration fee is $65, which includes 6 continuing education hours.
November 2019
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
November 5 & 6, 2019- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Registration fee is $75, which includes 14 continuing education hours. Participants must attend both days in order to receive any CEUs. The series will be offered more than once a year, but participants may only receive continuing education hours once for the completion of the 2 day workshop.
Introduction to Trauma Recovery
November 1, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $35, which includes 3 continuing education hours.
Service Planning Referral to Discharge
November 8, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $35, which includes 3 continuing education hours.
Motivational Interviewing
November 14, 2019 - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration fee is $80 which includes 7 continuing education hours.
Healing From Trauma/Protective Factors
November 15, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $35, which includes 3 continuing education hours.
Supporting Family Members
November 22, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $35, which includes 3 continuing education hours.
December 2019
Teen Intervene
December 2, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration fee is $75, which includes 6 continuing education hours.
Effectively Working With & Advocating for LGBTQ Youth
December 4, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration fee is $65, which includes 6 continuing education hours.
Family Cohesion & Personal Resilience
December 6, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $35, which includes 3 continuing education hours.
Developing Creative Ways For Clients To Tell Their Story
December 13, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $35, which includes 3 continuing education hours.