Save time and money with low-cost virtual continuing education seminars.
GBCC now offers inexpensive, convenient, CE programs that meet qualifications for continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and Maryland psychologists (as required by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychology).
Group discounts available for teams of 5-or-more. Email ce@gbcc.com for more information.
Psychologists licensed outside of the state of Maryland: Individuals should check with their licensing Board on whether a specific program will be accepted for continuing education purposes.
Attention: Several states and disciplines have relaxed requirements regarding live / in person Continuing Education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with your board to see the most current requirements.
GBCC Upcoming Courses:
Ethical Uses of Social Media
Friday, June 13, 2025, 9:00 am to 12:15 pm
Eating Disorders: Identifying and Providing Treatment in Traditional Outpatient Settings
Monday, July 28, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:15 pm
What Should I Do? Decision-Making for Common Ethical Dilemmas in Private Practice
Monday, September 15, 2025 12:15 pm to 3:30 pm
Psychopharmacology for Therapists
Friday, October 17, 2025 9:00 am to 12:15 pm
GBCC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRESENTS:
Ethical Use of Social Media for Therapists
Presented by: Susan Tangires, LCPC, LCADC, LPC and Bridget Furdon, LCPC, LMHC
Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 am to 12:15 pm EST
Cost: $30 for Community
Location: Live Webinar via Zoom
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
This program is intended for mental health practitioners (social workers, counselors, psychologists) who work in community-based settings. The program is intended to educate providers about the relevant ethical codes related to the use of social media personally and professionally to support sound decision making and setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries. Case examples will be used to demonstrate potential pitfalls and allow program participants to engage with other providers to apply the information presented.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Summarize guidance for use of social media from relevant professional codes of ethics.
- Name at least 3 boundaries that will protect against ethical violations and complaints.
- Name at least 3 ways to use privacy settings to prevent clients from accessing personal information through social media applications.
- List 3 ways that clients’ use of social media can exacerbate mental health symptoms.
AGENDA:
9:00 AM Welcome and Introduction
9:15 AM Most Used Platforms, Key Terms
9:45 AM Relevant Codes of Ethics
10:15 AM Social Media Uses by Therapists
10:45 AM 15 minute Break
11:00 AM Social Media Uses by Clients
11:30 AM Case Examples, Recommendations
12:00 PM Q&A
12:15 PM Evaluations/Program Ends
About the Presenters:
Susan Tangires, LCPC, LCADC, LPC holds a Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She is dually licensed in the state of Maryland as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Susan is also licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and the District of Columbia. Susan served in senior clinical director and administration roles with several different behavioral health treatment programs in central Maryland for more than 20 years. These included The Renfrew Center in Bethesda, Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers in Annapolis, Concerted Care Group in Baltimore and Frederick, and Epoch Counseling Center in Baltimore County. In each role, Susan was involved in expanding and developing new programs and services, ensuring high quality of care for underserved populations through hands-on supervision and training of clinical staff, and developing strong referral partnerships. Susan has maintained a private practice in Anne Arundel County for 20 years and currently works full time for GBCC Behavioral Health. She has provided care to teens and adults impacted by addiction, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, and trauma. Susan’s expertise in the area of ethical decision-making and compliance comes from her own practice, years as a clinical supervisor, and 8 years of service on the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists (2009-2017) which also involved serving on the Ethics Committee.
Bridget Furdon, LCPC, LMHC is a licensed clinical professional counselor (MD) and licensed mental health counselor (MA). Bridget earned a Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Scranton. Bridget has been with GBCC for three years and practicing as a mental health professional for six years. Previously she has worked at inpatient recovery centers in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. She currently primarily provides individual psychotherapy for adults, and her specialty areas include anxiety, depression and life transitions. Bridget assists in developing content and coordinating GBCC/Oasis’s social platforms to assist with marketing and to provide psychoeducation on GBCC/Oasis’ feeds.
CE Credit Information:
Ethical Use of Social Media for Therapists is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886860446-9623) for 3 continuing education contact hours. Maryland Professional Counselors and Psychologists can receive CE credit automatically under NASW approval. Counselors and Psychologists in other states can check with their local board to see if NASW sponsored events are automatically approved. All participants must be present for the full program and submit a post-program evaluation form via Google Forms in order to receive their certificate of completion.
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Eating Disorders: Identifying and Providing Treatment in Traditional Outpatient Settings
Presented by: Susan Tangires, LCPC, LCADC, LPC
Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm to 3:15 pm EST
Cost: $30 for Community
Location: Live Webinar via Zoom
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
This is an introductory level training for clinicians who are working in a variety of outpatient settings. The objectives for the course are to increase familiarity with the diagnostic criteria of eating disorders, develop greater sensitivity to the factors contributing to the development and maintenance of disordered eating, and learn about various transdiagnostic interventions that might be helpful in working with clients who have eating disorders. The training will also provide information on resources for support, education, and treatment of eating disorders for individuals, families, and practitioners.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Identify the 5 major types of eating disorders per the DSM 5TR.
- List at least 3 factors that increase an individual’s risk for developing an eating disorder.
- Identify at least 2 serious medical complications of an eating disorder.
- Name at least 2 relevant resources for people who have eating disorders.
AGENDA:
12:00 pm Introduction and Overview
1:00 pm Review of Diagnostic Criteria, Contributing Factors and Comorbidities
2:15 pm Break (15 minutes)
2:30 pm Special Populations, Evidence-Based Interventions and Resources
3:15 pm Q&A and Evaluations
About the Presenter:
Susan Tangires, LCPC, LCADC, LPC holds a Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She is dually licensed in the state of Maryland as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Susan is also licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and the District of Columbia. Susan served in senior clinical director and administration roles with several different behavioral health treatment programs in central Maryland for more than 20 years. These included The Renfrew Center in Bethesda, Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers in Annapolis, Concerted Care Group in Baltimore and Frederick, and Epoch Counseling Center in Baltimore County. In each role, Susan was involved in expanding and developing new programs and services, ensuring high quality of care for underserved populations through hands-on supervision and training of clinical staff, and developing strong referral partnerships. Susan has maintained a private practice in Anne Arundel County for 20 years and currently works full time for GBCC Behavioral Health. She has provided care to teens and adults impacted by addiction, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, and trauma. Susan’s expertise in the area of ethical decision-making and compliance comes from her own practice, years as a clinical supervisor, and 8 years of service on the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists (2009-2017) which also involved serving on the Ethics Committee.
CE Credit Information:
Eating Disorders: Identifying and Providing Treatment in Traditional Outpatient Settings is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886860446-8921 for 3 continuing education contact hours. “Eating Disorders: Identifying and Providing Treatment in Traditional Outpatient Settings” has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. GBCC Behavioral Health is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4651. All participants must submit a post-program evaluation form via Google Forms in order to receive their certificate of completion.
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“What should I do?” Decision-making for common ethical dilemmas in private practice
Presented by: Susan Tangires, LCPC, LCADC, LPC
Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Time: 12:15 pm to 3:30 pm EST
Cost: $30 for Community
Location: Live Webinar via Zoom
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
This is an introductory level training for clinicians who are new to independent practice or new to private practice. The objectives for the course are to introduce a basic framework for ethical decision-making; review the primary sources for ethical guidelines and standards for counselors, social workers, and psychologists; and to engage in collaborative discussion about ethical dilemmas and situations that are likely to arise in private practice settings.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the steps to take when faced with an ethical dilemma.
- Identify at least 2 primary sources of ethical standards and guidance for counselors, social workers, and psychologists.
- Identify at least 3 ways that a therapist can protect against complaints to the professional licensing board.
- Identify at least 3 common ethical challenges facing therapists in private practice settings.
AGENDA:
12:15 pm Introduction and Overview
12:30 pm Ethical decision-making models
2:15 pm Break (15 minutes)
2:30 pm Common ethical dilemmas
3:15 pm Q&A
3:30 pm Evaluations
About the Presenter:
Susan Tangires, LCPC, LCADC, LPC holds a Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She is dually licensed in the state of Maryland as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Susan is also licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and the District of Columbia. Susan served in senior clinical director and administration roles with several different behavioral health treatment programs in central Maryland for more than 20 years. These included The Renfrew Center in Bethesda, Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers in Annapolis, Concerted Care Group in Baltimore and Frederick, and Epoch Counseling Center in Baltimore County. In each role, Susan was involved in expanding and developing new programs and services, ensuring high quality of care for underserved populations through hands-on supervision and training of clinical staff, and developing strong referral partnerships. Susan has maintained a private practice in Anne Arundel County for 20 years and currently works full time for GBCC Behavioral Health. She has provided care to teens and adults impacted by addiction, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, and trauma. Susan’s expertise in the area of ethical decision-making and compliance comes from her own practice, years as a clinical supervisor, and 8 years of service on the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists (2009-2017) which also involved serving on the Ethics Committee.
CE Credit Information:
“What should I do?” Decision-making for common ethical dilemmas in private practice is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886860446-9169) for 3 continuing education contact hours. “What should I do?” Decision-making for common ethical dilemmas in private practice has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. GBCC Behavioral Health is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4684. All participants must submit a post-program evaluation form via Google Forms in order to receive their certificate of completion.
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