CEUs For Social Workers & Psychologists in Maryland

Browse our categories of educational workshops for mental health professionals. Contact us to see which workshops are available online. Click on the categories below to view the trainings we offer mental health professionals this semester. Click the category again to close.

COVID-19 Update

At this time, all Ferentz Institute workshops are conducted online via Zoom.com. Please email Gerri Baum at [email protected] if you have any questions.

We provide continuing education workshops for mental health professionals on a wide range of clinical topics including: treatment of trauma survivors; eating disorders and other self-injurious behaviors; addiction; dissociative disorders in children and adults; couples counseling; professional self-care and burnout; the challenges of adolescence and professional ethics. Our informative and experiential workshops provide clinicians with current theory, tools for assessment, evaluation and diagnosis, as well as strategies for creative and effective treatment. Network with colleagues, learn and grow together in a warm, nurturing, professional environment. All trainings can be used for CEUs by Social Workers, LCPCs, MFTs and Psychologists.

Cancellation Policy

The Institute has the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient registration, inclement weather, presenter’s illness or problems at the training site. Whenever possible, registrants who have already signed up will be given a week’s notice via email. They will have the option of either receiving a full refund or applying whatever fees they have already paid to any future training of their choice. No refund will be issued if no payment has been made. In addition, all registrants will be given a $25.00 discount off any future workshop to compensate for any inconvenience the cancelation creates.

When a registrant has signed up and paid for a training and either needs to cancel in advance or is unable to attend due to personal conflicts, no refund will be issued. However, the registrant can apply all of their payment to any future training of their choice.

Online Classes & Normal Location of Classes

During the pandemic, many of our workshops will be available online. Please contact us to find out which ones are available by emailing Gerri at [email protected]

Workshops are typically located at the beautiful Woodholme Country Club in Pikesville, Maryland (300 Woodholme Ave., Pikesville, MD 21208).

If you’re coming in from out of town and plan to stay overnight, we suggest you stay at the DoubleTree Hilton in Pikesville. It’s just less than one mile from the Woodholme Country Club at (1726 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208).

To find discounted hotel rates for your stay at the DoubleTree Hilton click here.

What People are Saying

Level I: Online Training

“Lisa is a wonderful instructor and her course will mark a turning point in your practice.”
—Jordan Klebanow, LICSW

“Lisa did an incredible job of making the training feel as close to an in-person training as possible. I loved the online chat. This certificate was the best investment I have made in my professional career. Thank you!”
—Kristina Worton, LMSW

“I have worked in the field for 20 years and I am still leaving this program with improved knowledge. This program reminded me that I will forever be a student and that ongoing learning is an ethical responsibility that I have to my clients. Excellent program- highly recommend.”
—Lisa Sloyer, LCSW-C

“The Trauma Level I course increased both my confidence and competence as a clinician. The online learning format afforded convenience without sacrificing the quality of this dynamic course. The resources and connection with other clinicians through the online format have proven to be incredibly helpful in my day to day practice.”
—Carrie Schurtz, LCSW-C
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Level I: In-Person Training

“I deeply appreciate the blend of theoretical and practical knowledge that Lisa’s Trauma I course afforded me. I strongly recommend this course and the consummate professional who teaches it.” —Michale Lockman, LCPC,

“I have been eager to strengthen my knowledge base and skill level in trauma informed care. My clients and I will benefit from the hands on approach that Lisa shares with care and attention for all of her program participants. I am now much more aware of the importance of both mind (brain) and body when it comes to the impact and significance of trauma histories and clients’ current level of functioning and satisfaction with life.” —Teresa Doniger, LPC

“Lisa is a presenter who embodies competence and warmth and grace!. The workshop itself taught me new and wonderful ways to navigate clients through trauma with dignity and a wonderfully varied choice of modalities! Lisa’s use of her personal journey with trauma patients was a wonderful and captivating way to learn.” —Eileen Thompson, ACRPS, SCAC

“This training was a game-changer for me. The strength-based approach Lisa takes has transformed the way I see my clients and the range of practical tools we were given has revitalized my work with them.” —Lisa Zimmerman, LICSW

“As a clinician, one of the most important tools we have is our self. Lisa helped me find my own internal wisdom and see my blind spots.” —Cara Nazereth, LCMFT

“I encourage every clinician to attend this course. The course’s focus on client strengths and creativity encourages you to expand your empathy and see client’s in a more complete way. After having taken this training, I feel competent in my interactions with trauma survivors and assist them in a more thoughtful way.” —Sara Murry, LGSW

“This training is amazing and provides a thorough foundation to work with clients with trauma. Everything learned helped my growth as a clinician.” —Molly Jakubek, LMFT

“Great resource provided by a gifted teacher & clinician.” —Elizabeth Mohler, LCSW

“Lisa’s style of teaching and material were so enlightening. I feel much more prepared to work with client’s than I did before the course. I highly recommend the training.” —Miriam Blau, LGSW

“There’s no way you can leave a class you taught, Lisa, without learning new strategies and examples of how to encourage others.” — Stephanie Marinelli, PhD, JD, LCPC

“I have grown as a therapist over the last nine sessions and I believe my growth allows me to see and access the strengths and resiliency in my clients in a new and different way.” —Catherine Peterson, LCSW

“This training equipped me with a greater understanding of trauma informed treatment. I feel more confidant in my practice dealing with issues of trauma and more energized to continue to increase my knowledge and efficacy.” —Susan B. Blair, LCMFT, CCDP

“This training was worth the investment. It increased my confidence as well as my competence and my ability to both maintain and model healthy boundaries and work-life balance. Lisa is a very inspiring mentor.” —Jennifer Thocher,
LGSW

“Lisa’s training’s validate a lot of the work that we do and provides new formulations, techniques, and a level of confidence to apply these techniques. What a powerful experience.” —Katina Callan, LCSW

“Invaluable program; by the 2nd class you can bring your clients interventions that will make profound differences in their therapeutic journey and by the end you feel confident and competent to treat clients with trauma.” —Kathleen Traversari, LGSW

“This program is an extraordinary interpretation of several therapeutic modalities and an interesting and heartfelt alternative to the manualized, mechanical CEU offerings elsewhere.” —Karen Ross Taylor, LCSW-C

“This is an awesome training with all the qualities and more of a very excellent postdoctoral course! Lisa is a wonderful, generous mentor, lecturer, teacher and clinician.” —Janet Glover Kirkvliet, LCPC

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