University of Kentucky College of Social Work

Hands on Treatment for Anxiety Disorders - Virtual
2026-02-19 13:00 - 16:15 (America/New_York)
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health concerns encountered in clinical practice. This session supports clinicians in recognizing anxiety disorders in clients and developing treatment strategies to address symptoms that affect quality of life. Content includes an overview of the brain structures involved in anxiety as well as evidence-based treatment approaches such as CBT and techniques that activate the parasympathetic nervous system. Learning will be supported through handouts and worksheets that can be used in clinical settings, along with opportunities to practice relaxation techniques during the session.

Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this training, you will be able to:

Explain the biological mechanisms that contribute to anxiety and describe how physiological responses generate common symptoms.
Identify indicators of anxiety disorders in clients who present with varied or non-specific complaints.
Differentiate among four subtypes of anxiety disorders by comparing their defining features.
Apply intervention tools to support clients in managing symptoms and enhancing overall well-being.

Delivery Method
synchronous distance learning
Cost
$60
Credit Hours
3.0 (ACE)
Accreditation
University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits.
Instructor
Barbara Hedspeth, LCSW
Dr. Barbara Hedspeth, LCSW ’s bio: Barbara Hedspeth, LCSW is currently in private practice in Louisville, Ky, where she specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD. She has many years of experience working with a broad range of client populations and clinical presentations. She served as Clinical Director at Bridgehaven Mental Health Services, as well as other leadership and clinical roles at Our Lady of Peace Hospital. She worked as a supervisor and clinician at Family and Children’s Counseling Centers where she developed her interest in anxiety disorders in children and adults. She has worked with trauma at the YWCA Spouse Abuse Center where she was a therapist and Director of Shelter and Counseling Services. Prior to attending graduate school at Kent School of Social Work at University of Louisville, she worked in child protective services with foster care and adoptions. She is strong environmental advocate and sings in her church choir.

How to Claim Credit
You must sign in and out of the training, attend the training in its entirety and complete the evaluation.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
If this course is canceled, you will be contacted and given the option of a full refund, or course credit to be used within 1 year.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
Questions
Contact Christina.Krantz@uky.edu with any questions regarding this course, registration assistance or to request accommodations.

Integrated Mental Health Care: Stigma, Access to Care, and Barriers to Treatment
2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:00
The presentation focuses on the challenges and solutions related to providing mental healthcare in rural areas. Additionally, the presentation will offer a comprehensive examination of the complexities of rural mental healthcare, including access and stigma, barriers to treatment, and integrated care approaches. Innovative approaches to address these challenges and promote mental well-being in rural communities will be explored.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this training, you will be able to:

Define the objectives to address particular aspects of rural mental healthcare in KY, such as increasing awareness, reducing stigma, improving access, and overcoming treatment barriers.
Describe and explain the key components and benefits of integrated care models in rural mental healthcare.
Examine and reflect on stigma-related beliefs about mental health in rural communities in order to demonstrate increased positive attitudes and support-seeking perspectives.
Analyze and advocate for strategies that reduce treatment barriers for rural populations through policy and resource allocation efforts.

Delivery Method
Synchronous interactive distance (live virtual)
Cost
$20

Credit Hours
1.0 (ACE)
Accreditation
University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 general continuing education credits.
Instructor
Dr. Robyn Napier
Dr. Robyn Napier, DBH, LCSW, brings over 26 years of social work experience, specializing in integrated behavioral health in rural primary care for more than a decade. She partners with community organizations and physicians to advance integrated mental health care.
She currently serves as full-time Clinical Faculty at UK COSW, where she has taught part-time since 2011.
Her psychotherapy expertise includes CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, Acceptance & Commitment, and Brief Therapy. During her clinical career, Dr. Napier has been involved in research endeavors.
Her clinical interests span from mood disorders, suicidality prevention, chronic pain, substance abuse, integrated behavioral healthcare, ADHD, Autism, childhood trauma, and co-occurring health conditions.
In addition to her passion for educating the next generation of future social work clinicians, she maintains a small private behavioral health practice, Behavioral Health Insights, LLC, where she provides telehealth psychotherapy, training, and clinical supervision for CSWs seeking supervision.
Dr. Napier earned her DBH from Arizona State University, MSW from the University of Louisville, and BSW from Morehead State University.
Based in Hyden, Kentucky, Dr. Napier serves her Appalachian community with dedication. She enjoys the outdoors, travel, and volunteering, and lives with her husband and two daughters.
How to Claim Credit
You must sign in and out of the training, attend the training in its entirety and complete the evaluation.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
If this course is canceled, you will be contacted and given the option of a full refund, or course credit to be used within 1 year.
Click Here to go to the registration page.

Questions
Contact Christina.Krantz@uky.edu with any questions regarding this course, registration assistance or to request accommodations.

Changing Practice through Data: A Measurement Based Strategy for Clinical Care
2026-03-23 16:00 - 17:30
This session highlights a forward-looking, measurement-based strategy to support therapists in their clinical practice and improve service quality. Participants will learn practical tools for integrating outcome data into therapeutic decision-making, helping to bridge the gap between direct clinical care and data-informed strategies. This session will explore tools and strategies, such as introducing measures to clients, using results collaboratively in sessions, and integrating outcome measures into supervision, that enhance, rather than replace, the therapeutic relationship. By grounding outcome measures into clinical practice, this session demonstrates how data can strengthen client engagement, enhance the therapeutic alliance, and support progress monitoring within treatment. This session draws on lessons learned during the implementation process and offers participants strategies to adapt in their own settings to create a culture where measurement-based care supports clinical excellence, continuous quality improvement, and is responsive to the evolving needs of clinical practice.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this training, you will be able to:

Identify the key components of measurement-based care (MBC) and how they enhance therapeutic effectiveness while preserving clinical judgment.
Apply strategies for integrating outcome measures into supervision and client sessions to strengthen engagement, alliance, and treatment planning.
Examine tools that bridge clinical insights with outcome data to support progress monitoring and improve client outcomes.

Delivery Method
Synchronous interactive distance (live virtual)
Cost
$30
Credit Hours
1.5 (ACE)
Accreditation
University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 general continuing education credits.

Instructor
Dr. Carmen Rickman, DSW, LCSW-C
Dr. Carmen Rickman, DSW, LCSW-C, is the Evaluation Manager at the Center for Adoption Support and Education and an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Kentucky. She is a licensed clinical social worker and a Board-approved supervisor with experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation across behavioral health and child welfare systems. Her work focuses on advancing trauma-informed, data-driven practices that improve service delivery and outcomes for children, families, and communities.
Dr. Rickman owns a private practice that focuses on working with adults healing from trauma and adverse childhood experiences. She has presented nationally and internationally on program evaluation, measurement-based care, and trauma-informed systems change. With experience spanning direct clinical practice, evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Rickman is dedicated to bridging the gap between research and practice to enhance systems of care.
How to Claim Credit
You must sign in and out of the training, attend the training in its entirety and complete the evaluation.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
If this course is canceled, you will be contacted and given the option of a full refund, or course credit to be used within 1 year.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
Questions
Contact Christina.Krantz@uky.edu with any questions regarding this course, registration assistance or to request accommodations.

Required Clinical Supervision Training for NEW KY LCSW Supervisors (4/15/2026) 9am – 4pm EST
2026-04-15 09:00 - 16:00
Clinical supervision is a crucial aspect of social work practice that ensures ethical and competent service delivery. The goals of clinical supervision are to improve the quality of services provided to clients, enhance the skills and knowledge of social workers, promote self-awareness and self-reflection, and provide emotional support. This live interactive training (via Zoom video conferencing) meets the 6 hour requirement of the Kentucky Board of Social Work for licensed clinical social workers (KRS 210.266(2)) seeking to provide supervision for CSWs in Kentucky.
Agenda
9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. — Module 1
10:45 a.m. – 11 a.m. — Break
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Module 2
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. — Lunch
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. —Module 3 (Part 1)
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. — Break
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. — Module 3 (Part 2) and Module 4
3:45 p.m. – 4 p.m. –Complete online training evaluation
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:

Determine the legal and ethical requirements as specified inKRS.335
Identify the supervisor/supervised relationship and be able to appropriately complete a supervision contract.
Identify the principles of ethical decision making.
Identify the Code of Ethical Conduct as specified in 201 KAR 23:080.
Evaluate the ethical dilemmas that may arise in the supervision of social work practice.

Delivery Method
Synchronous distance learning
Cost
$120.00
Credit Hours
6 ACE, 7.2 KBSW
Accreditation
University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers completing this course receive 6 continuing education credits.
This course meets Kentucky requirements for six hours in clinical supervision and is approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work for 7.2 credit hours. Approval No.: KBSW 2025042: LCSW Supervision

Instructor
Shericka Smith, DSW, MSSW, LCSW was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky and is a mental health coordinator for Fayette County Public Schools. Shericka obtained an undergraduate degree from Transylvania University where she studied Spanish and Psychology. She then went on to the University of Louisville, earning her Masters in School Social Work. She recently obtained her Doctorate in Social Work and is teaching classes at the University of Kentucky. She also provides mental health counseling at a private practice she co-owns, Wellness Within, working with people of all ages.

How to Claim Credit
You must attend the training in its entirety and complete an evaluation form. Attendance will be verified using Zoom attendance reports.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
If this course is canceled, you will be contacted and given the option of a full refund or a course credit to be used within 1 year.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
Questions
Contact Christina.krantz@uky.edu with any questions regarding this course, registration assistance or to request accommodations.

Rewiring Connection: Clinical Strategies for Treating Attachment Issues in Families
2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:30
This 90-minute session will assist therapists in how to recognize attachment disruptions shape regulation and relationship patterns in families. Participants will learn core principles from current attachment and adoption‑informed treatment models and practice at least three concrete interventions, including emotional attunement strategies, reflective functioning prompts, and rupture–repair techniques. This training is practical, skills‑based, and designed to support clinicians working with adoptive families.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this training, you will be able to:

Explain how attachment disruptions influence emotional regulation, communication, and relational dynamics within families.
Demonstrate the ability to apply core principles from current attachment/adoption-informed models within a family therapy context.
Apply at least three attachment focused interventions (e.g. emotional attunement strategies, rupture-repair work, reflective functioning prompts) in clinical practice.

Delivery Method
Synchronous interactive distance (live virtual)
Cost
$30
Credit Hours
1.5 (ACE)
Accreditation
University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 clinical continuing education credits.
Instructor
Tisha Gaynor, MSSA, LISW-S, LCSW, RPT-S
Tisha Gaynor is a Licensed Clinical Social Work and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, with advanced training in trauma-informed care and attachment-based interventions. She earned her undergraduate degree from Xavier University and her graduate degree from Case Western Reserve University. Tisha currently leads the mental health program at the International Adoption Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, where she specializes in supporting children and families through trauma and attachment-focused therapeutic approaches that foster healing and resilience. Tisha’s therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, DBT, CPP, Theraplay, and CBT to support children and families navigating challenges including attachment, adjustment, anxiety, and executive functioning.
How to Claim Credit
You must attend the training in its entirety and complete an evaluation form. Attendance will be verified using Zoom attendance reports.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
If this course is canceled, you will be contacted and given the option of a full refund, or course credit to be used within 1 year.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
Questions
Contact Christina.Krantz@uky.edu with any questions regarding this course, registration assistance or to request accommodations.

Telehealth in Behavioral Health Practice: A Clinician’s Guide to Ethical, Compliant and Effective Virtual Service Delivery (5/5/2026)
2026-05-05 09:00 - 23:00
This two-hour continuing education workshop equips behavioral health professionals with a comprehensive understanding of telehealth practice as governed by KRS 335.158 and anchored in the NASW Code of Ethics. Participants will explore foundational definitions and terminology as established by Kentucky statute, examine common service delivery models and engage with real-world ethical scenarios involving informed consent, confidentiality, technology-related risk disclosures, and per-session compliance requirements.
The session addresses the practical benefits and limitations of telehealth from both the clinician and client perspective, with emphasis on maintaining therapeutic rapport, clinical effectiveness, and standard of care equivalency in virtual settings. Participants will also examine HIPAA-compliant technology requirements, documentation protocols, multi-state licensure considerations, and cultural competence in virtual service delivery. Rooted in the instructor’s direct experience operating a multi-state virtual behavioral health practice, this workshop bridges the gap between telehealth policy, ethical standards, and day-to-day clinical application.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this training, you will be able to:

Define telehealth as established by KRS 335.158(4)(c) and distinguish between key terminology including telemedicine, teletherapy, telebehavioral health, and telemental health
Compare at least three telehealth service delivery models (synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid) and identify appropriate use cases, including assessment of client suitability for telehealth per KRS 335.158(1)(d)
Demonstrate compliance with informed consent, confidentiality, and risk disclosure requirements for telehealth as specified in KRS 335.158(1)(a)–(c), including all five mandated disclosures regarding technology disruption risks, electronic messaging use, emergency communication protocols, third-party access to communications, and clinician identity and credentials
Implement per-session compliance protocols including client identity verification, physical location documentation, emergency contact acquisition, clinician communication procedures, HIPAA-compliant technology use, and telehealth-specific session documentation per KRS 335.158(2)(a)–(f)
Assess the benefits and limitations of telehealth for diverse client populations, and accessibility considerations into clinical decision-making

Delivery Method
Synchronous distance learning
Cost
$40
Credit Hours
2.0 ACE/KBSW

Accreditation
University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers completing this course receive 2.0 clinical continuing education credits.
This course meets Kentucky requirements for the telehealth continuing education requirement and is approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work for 2.0 credit hours. Approval No.: KBSWSP-202544
Instructor
Dr. Tierra Hereford, LCSW ’s bio:
Dr. Tierra Hereford, DSW, LCSW, LICSW, CAIMHP, is the co-founder of T.H. & Associates LLC, a virtual behavioral health practice serving clients across Virginia, Washington D.C., and Tennessee. With over 14 years of experience in the field, her work focuses on trauma-informed care, addiction treatment, clinical supervision, and a holistic approach to providing mental health services for all. She has spent much of her career working with individuals and families navigating the justice system, substance use, and complex trauma including within court systems, child protective services, and military-connected communities. She began her career as a state social worker in Kentucky, which inspired her to move towards licensure to address the intergenerational issues she observed as a state social worker. Her doctoral research examined anti-racism in clinical supervision, reflecting a longstanding commitment to ensuring that the supervisory relationship is not only clinically rigorous but culturally responsive and grounded in equity.
Dr. Hereford is deeply passionate about mentorship, clinical supervision, and the continued growth of the social work profession. She believes that professional development should extend beyond traditional roles; a conviction that led her to entrepreneurship and to providing direct client services through multi-dimensional treatment interventions and scopes. A University of Kentucky College of Social Work alumna, she remains connected to the College through opportunities to speak and encourage future social workers; she remains committed to supporting the next generation of social work professionals in developing not only as competent clinicians but as whole people prepared to lead, innovate, and shape the future of the field.
As the co-founder of a multi-state virtual practice, Dr. Hereford brings direct, operational experience in telehealth compliance, HIPAA-compliant service delivery, multi-jurisdictional licensure, and the ethical challenges clinicians face in virtual settings every day. She is a dedicated speaker and educator at universities and professional organizations and is passionate about bridging the gap between telehealth policy and frontline clinical practice.
How to Claim Credit
You must attend the training in its entirety and complete an evaluation form. Attendance will be verified using Zoom attendance reports.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
If this course is canceled, you will be contacted and given the option of a full refund, or course credit to be used within 1 year.
Click Here to go to the registration page.
Questions
Contact Christina.Krantz@uky.edu with any questions regarding this course, registration assistance or to request accommodations.

Telehealth in Behavioral Health Practice: A Clinician’s Guide to Ethical, Compliant and Effective Virtual Service Delivery
2026-05-28 08:00 - 17:00
This two-hour continuing education workshop equips behavioral health professionals with a comprehensive understanding of telehealth practice as governed by KRS 335.158 and anchored in the NASW Code of Ethics. Participants will explore foundational definitions and terminology as established by Kentucky statute, examine common service delivery models and engage with real-world ethical scenarios involving informed consent, confidentiality, technology-related risk disclosures, and per-session compliance requirements.
The session addresses the practical benefits and limitations of telehealth from both the clinician and client perspective, with emphasis on maintaining therapeutic rapport, clinical effectiveness, and standard of care equivalency in virtual settings. Participants will also examine HIPAA-compliant technology requirements, documentation protocols, multi-state licensure considerations, and cultural competence in virtual service delivery. Rooted in the instructor’s direct experience operating a multi-state virtual behavioral health practice, this workshop bridges the gap between telehealth policy, ethical standards, and day-to-day clinical application.
Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this training, you will be able to:

Define telehealth as established by KRS 335.158(4)(c) and distinguish between key terminology including telemedicine, teletherapy, telebehavioral health, and telemental health

Compare at least three telehealth service delivery models (synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid) and identify appropriate use cases, including assessment of client suitability for telehealth per KRS 335.158(1)(d)

Demonstrate compliance with informed consent, confidentiality, and risk disclosure requirements for telehealth as specified in KRS 335.158(1)(a)–(c), including all five mandated disclosures regarding technology disruption risks, electronic messaging use, emergency communication protocols, third-party access to communications, and clinician identity and credentials

Implement per-session compliance protocols including client identity verification, physical location documentation, emergency contact acquisition, clinician communication procedures, HIPAA-compliant technology use, and telehealth-specific session documentation per KRS 335.158(2)(a)–(f)

Assess the benefits and limitations of telehealth for diverse client populations, and accessibility considerations into clinical decision-making

Delivery Method
synchronous distance learning
Cost
$40
Credit Hours
2.0 ACE/KBSW
REGISTER HERE
Accreditation

University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers completing this course receive 2.0 clinical continuing education credits.
This course meets Kentucky requirements for the telehealth continuing education requirement and is approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work for 2.0 credit hours. Approval No.: KBSWSP-202544
Instructor

Dr. Tierra Hereford, LCSW ’s bio:
Dr. Tierra Hereford, DSW, LCSW, LICSW, CAIMHP, is the co-founder of T.H. & Associates LLC, a virtual behavioral health practice serving clients across Virginia, Washington D.C., and Tennessee. With over 14 years of experience in the field, her work focuses on trauma-informed care, addiction treatment, clinical supervision, and a holistic approach to providing mental health services for all. She has spent much of her career working with individuals and families navigating the justice system, substance use, and complex trauma including within court systems, child protective services, and military-connected communities. She began her career as a state social worker in Kentucky, which inspired her to move towards licensure to address the intergenerational issues she observed as a state social worker. Her doctoral research examined anti-racism in clinical supervision, reflecting a longstanding commitment to ensuring that the supervisory relationship is not only clinically rigorous but culturally responsive and grounded in equity.
Dr. Hereford is deeply passionate about mentorship, clinical supervision, and the continued growth of the social work profession. She believes that professional development should extend beyond traditional roles; a conviction that led her to entrepreneurship and to providing direct client services through multi-dimensional treatment interventions and scopes. A University of Kentucky College of Social Work alumna, she remains connected to the College through opportunities to speak and encourage future social workers; she remains committed to supporting the next generation of social work professionals in developing not only as competent clinicians but as whole people prepared to lead, innovate, and shape the future of the field.
As the co-founder of a multi-state virtual practice, Dr. Hereford brings direct, operational experience in telehealth compliance, HIPAA-compliant service delivery, multi-jurisdictional licensure, and the ethical challenges clinicians face in virtual settings every day. She is a dedicated speaker and educator at universities and professional organizations and is passionate about bridging the gap between telehealth policy and frontline clinical practice.
How to Claim Credit
You must attend the training in its entirety and complete an evaluation form. Attendance will be verified using Zoom attendance reports.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
If this course is canceled, you will be contacted and given the option of a full refund, or course credit to be used within 1 year.
Questions
Contact Christina.Krantz@uky.edu with any questions regarding this course, registration assistance or to request accommodations.

Hands on Treatment for Anxiety Disorders (6/18/2026) – Virtual
2026-06-18 13:00 - 16:15
