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This is the Live Online offering of this program. Please see the Live In-Person offering if you prefer to take this course Live In-Person. Please email sw-ebp@buffalo.edu if you have questions regarding this program.
Credit Available - See CEs/Contact Hours tab below.
Total Credits: 6 NYSED LMSW & LCSW CEs/Contact Hours, 6 NYSED LMHC CEs/Contact Hours, 6 NYSED LMFT CEs/Contact Hours, 6 NYSED LCAT CEs/Contact Hours, 6 NYSED PSY CEs/Contact Hours, 6 ASWB ACE approved continuing education, 6 UBSW - NYS OASAS, 3 NYSED Required Boundaries Hours
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Registration Opens: May 29, 2024
Live interactive webinar: Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussion by unmuting and directly asking questions or through the chat feature in Zoom.
This training meets the new NYS requirement for coursework/training in identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment (completion due by 4/1/25) and includes the three hours of required professional boundaries content (required in each registration period).
This workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of mandated reporting practices, with meaningful discussions that emphasize the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and effective communication to ensure ethical information gathering. Effective engagement with the client and community stakeholders is essential, and this workshop will highlight strategies for establishing respectful and appropriate connections with families.
This workshop will provide guidance on navigating the process of making mandated reporter calls ethically by highlighting positive rapport during information gathering, which is greatly enhanced by positive connections with the client and their family members. The stronger the worker connects with the client and their family, the more effective a call might be, as well as resources that may be provided to the family when a call is not yet indicated. Managing interpersonal effectiveness when anticipating future calls, while also addressing the emotional impact on workers dealing with challenging cases.
It delves into the nuanced intersection of professional boundaries and legal obligations of the provider, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication strategies. Through instruction grounded in empirical research and interventions, participants will gain insights that honor diverse cultural backgrounds and facilitate collaborative partnerships with families, which are applicable to daily practices.
Aligned with the requirement for mandated reporting certification renewal in New York State, this workshop caters to professionals at all proficiency levels. Collaborative learning opportunities will be integrated throughout the day, fostering growth for all participants.
This workshop is designed for all clinical and healthcare fields. By attending this workshop, participants will not only deepen their understanding of mandated reporting but also gain practical strategies for promoting cultural sensitivity and fostering positive relationships with family stakeholders.
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Research:
Target Audience: social workers, mental health practitioners, creative arts therapists, marriage and facility therapists, psychologists, addiction professionals, case managers, and other interested individuals.
Customer Service
We are happy to respond to any concerns or questions you may have. Please contact us at by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.
ADA Accommodations: If you require any support for your ADA needs in the United States, please contact us by email at least 3 weeks prior to the event by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.
Registration open until: 7/24/24
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education 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 #SW-0001. Continuing education contact hours: 6 Live Online
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education 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-0008. Continuing education contact hours: 6 Live Online
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education 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 marriage and family therapists #MFT-0007. Continuing education contact hours: 6 Live Online
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education 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 creative arts therapists #CAT-0003. Continuing education contact hours: 6 Live Online
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0062. Continuing education contact hours: 6 Live Online
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education, #1773, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/23/2022 - 02/23/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 6 continuing education credits.
NYS OASAS Provider #0045: 6 hours for CPP & CPS Initial Hours in Section 1; CASAC, CPP & CPS Renewal Hours. :
This course includes 3 content hours that meets the NYSED requirement for boundaries continuing education for social workers (LMSW/LCSW), mental health professionals (LMHC, LMFT, LCAT), and Psychologists (PSY).
Please Note:
This training MAY NOT qualify for ethics or boundaries requirements outside of NYS, check with your state board for more details.
This training DOES NOT meet the additional state specific ethics requirement for NYS Psychologists.
| 7.24.24 Schedule (118.3 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Boundaries and Mandated Reporting PPT 3 Per Page (4.5 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Boundaries and Mandated Reporting PPT 2 Per Page (5.8 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| I Will Contact my Therapist - handout (23.3 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Handout-LDSS-2221A (3) (50.3 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| List of Local/County Departments of Social Services | Available after Purchase | ||
| Case Profile (120.6 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| References (67.5 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Child Maltreatment 2022 | Available after Purchase | ||
| Boundaries Requirement Flyer (347.2 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Mandated Reporter Requirement Flyer (366.1 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Diagnostic Privilege Change 2024 flyer (294.8 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Wayne N. Brown, LCSW, EdM, is a clinical social worker and advocate deeply committed to improving individuals' and communities' well-being. He has a multifaceted dedication to mental health, social justice, and community service.
Wayne began his career as a middle school social studies educator in underserved schools in Buffalo, where he learned firsthand about navigating political challenges in career advancement. In 2016, Wayne pursued social work at the University of Buffalo. Beyond his clinical practice, he founded the Acromegaly Community, a non-profit advocating for those with the rare pituitary disorder.
Wayne is currently founder and lead counselor at Willow Grove Counseling. Wayne's own clinical focus includes addiction, gender and sexuality, positive parenting, and tackling issues like self-harm and suicidality. His practice emphasizes both clinical expertise and nurturing resilience and hope in his patients. He also instructs part-time at the University of Buffalo, imparting passion and knowledge to future social work advocates.
Please notify us by email at least five business days before the scheduled training for anticipated cancellations. All emergency cancellations must also be reported by email. Contact us at sw-ebp@buffalo.edu.
Culturally Competent Boundary Setting and Mandated Reporting: Providing Respectful Services to Clients and Families Training
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9:00 - 9:15 |
Introductions and Warm Up Activities |
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9:15 -10:15 |
Professional Boundaries in practice and Refresher of Mandated Reporting Laws |
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10:15-10:30 |
Break |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
Cultural Competency and case scenario |
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Abuse, Neglect, and Maltreatment, and linkages and when to make the call? |
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11:30 - 12:00 |
Trauma and ACEs from a Trauma-Informed Lens: Healing clients while maintaining professional boundaries Acknowledging and Addressing Bias and Countertransference and managing professional boundaries triggered by common stressors of the field. |
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12:00 – 12:30 |
Engaging with perceived at-risk children, as well as their adults from a Client-Centered Lens. Addressing guardians in a solution-focused way. Brainstorming real-time mandated reporter scenarios and ways to manage personal emotions to effectively engage in best practices |
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12:30 - 1:00 |
Lunch |
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1:00 - 1:30 |
Respectfully engaging (or re-engaging) with families who have recently experienced unsettling mandated reporter-related events; Successfully managing parent/guardian transference situations |
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1:30 - 2:30 |
Skill Building with resistant families |
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2:30 – 2:45 |
Break |
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2:45 - 3:30 |
Breakout Groups to Role Play Various Scenarios |
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3:30 – 4:00 |
Reconvene, Review, Reenact & Final Q&A and closeout |
No partial credit is given for partial attendance.
Live Online Completion Requirements
In order to receive a certificate of completion for this course participants must complete the following.
Please note all requirements can be found in your UBCE21 portal.
- Attend the entire course. Zoom attendance is used to verify viewing requirements. Zoom can take up to 48 hours to confirm attendance. Participation in small group activities is required.
- Document participation codes and respond to poll questions. Single letter participation codes will be displayed throughout the training. Participants must input the codes in the orange "Evaluation & Certificate" button. Participants must record at least 75% of the codes correctly and participate in at least 75% of the polls.
- After the training, complete the evaluation by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.
The certificate of completion will be immediately generated in your account upon completion of all course requirements. Certificates may be downloaded, printed, or left in your account.
Required Hardware
- A computer (desktop/laptop) or mobile device (smartphone/tablet).
- Speakers/headphones/earbuds OR access to a phone to call in to the Zoom room.
Strongly Encouraged Hardware
- Webcam or mobile device with a camera for interacting in course activities.
Internet Connection
- A stable Internet connection of 56K or greater is required. (However, please note that a 56K connection may degrade the quality of your experience.)
Any questions about these requirements or other technical questions can be directed to sw-ce@buffalo.edu.
Upon successful registration of the course you will be able to access the course materials.
How do I test my system / access the online training?
To access the program, please log into your account. Please plan to log in 10 minutes prior to the start time. Click on the Launch Viewer button next to your program title to confirm you can see video and hear audio. You will enter the room with your microphone muted and your camera off. For the best experience, please leave these settings as is unless instructed otherwise.
How do I access the course materials
To download course materials, log into your account. Under the seminar name click on the Handouts button.
For some trainings, the course handouts may not be available until the morning of the program.
Cancellation Policy:
Live (In-Person, Online, and Hybrid) Trainings
The cancellation and refund policy below applies to individual courses. If you purchased multiple courses at one time they may be subject to individual processing fees. Participants can make payment or refund inquiries by contacting the Office of Continuing Education by phone 716-829-5844 or by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu. Standard business hours for the Office of Continuing Education are Monday – Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm. Any requests made outside of these days and times will default to the next business day.
Gift Cards
Gift cards can be used as payment toward future trainings. Gift cards never expire.
Loyalty Reward Points
Substitute Attendance
If a registered participant is unable to attend a training and would like another individual to attend in their place the Office of Continuing Education must be called or emailed at least one full business day before the training. Substitution decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Check Refund
Any refund requests for a check payment may take up to 4 weeks to process.
UB Cancelled Trainings
Additional questions and support?
Please email sw-ce@buffalo.edu or call 716-829-5841.
