CEU Events

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK

CEU Institute

May 11–15, 2026

Five days of live, interactive continuing education built for Utah's licensed mental health professionals.

Sessions will be recorded and available for purchase on demand

Live on Zoom · Up to 60 CEUs available · All Sessions Online & Synchronous

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Meet your synchronous renewal requirements in a single week with unique sessions led by expert clinicians, leading researchers, policymakers, and frontline specialists actively shaping behavioral health in Utah.

Two concurrent sessions run simultaneously throughout the week. You choose which to attend live. All sessions are recorded and added to an on-demand library.

See the full schedule below

All proceeds from this inaugural event are reinvested in students through scholarships at the College of Social Work. Your participation helps train the next generation of behavioral health professionals.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Motivational interviewing and acceptance-based approaches
Spiritually oriented social work practice
Social justice advocacy and ethics
Research integrity in professional practice
Ritual, connection, and healing in group therapy
Policy, justice involvement, and substance use
Indigenous approaches to conflict resolution
Depression, delirium, and dementia in older adults
Infant mental health and early intervention

+ MORE

Your hours count. This event is offered by the University of Utah College of Social Work, a regionally accredited institution through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Under Utah state law (R156-60), continuing education sponsored by an accredited university qualifies for DOPL licensure renewal with no additional provider approval needed.

PRICING OVERVIEW

$440

Full Event + 1 Year On Demand

$297

Live All-Access (No On Demand)

$45

Live Individual Session

$150

On Demand Library Only (1 year)
available after the event

25% discount available for alumni and practicum supervisors (discount code emailed to those who qualify)

All registration levels are non-fundable.

Questions? Contact csw-ceu-institute@utah.edu

FULL SCHEDULE*

*Schedule subject to change.

All sessions run 9:00–12:00 PM or 1:00–4:00 PM

MONDAY · May 11, 2026
9–12 PM	Meet the Moment Method: Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Brad Lundahl, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, LCSW
9–12 PM	Psychedelic Assisted Therapy: A Brief History and Current Landscape Ariel Richer, PhD
1–4 PM	The Golden Thread of Risk, Need, and Responsivity Jesse P. Higgins, Ph.D., LMFT; Sara Simpson, LCMHC, C-DBT, CYP-500; Chera Mann, LCSW, EMDRIA Consultant; Tami Fullerton, LCSW
1–4 PM	Forensic Mental Health and Civil Commitment in Utah Jeremy Christensen, LCSW
1–4 PM	Better than Superglue: The Human Animal Bond Deborah Carr, MEd

TUESDAY · May 12, 2026
9–12 PM	Social Justice Advocacy: An Ethical Imperative Lori Watsen, LCSW, LCSW
9–12 PM	Beyond Co-Location: Building Truly Integrated Health Stacey Bank, MD
1–4 PM	How Rituals Strengthen Connection and Healing in Group Therapy Rachel Johnson
1–4 PM	Saving Lives and Bringing Hope to Those Affected by Suicide Through Education, Research, and Advocacy Brandon Callor, CSW

WEDNESDAY · May 13, 2026
9–12 PM	What is Spiritually Oriented Social Work Practice? David Derezotes, Ph.D., LCSW
9–12 PM	"What is Happening with Mom?" Understanding the Complexities of Depression, Delirium, and Dementia Care in the Older Adult Troy Andersen, PhD, MSW, MS, LCSW\
9-12 PM	Collaborative Care: Integrating Systems in a Correctional Environment Amanda Alkema, LCSW Co-presenters: Joshua Stephens, PhD; Alexandra Audu, MD; Ellie Madenberg
1–4 PM	Kaimana Skills Workshop: An Indigenous Approach to Conflict Resolution Leilani Taholo, Ph.D. LCSW, Ph.D., LCSW
1–4 PM	Invisible Wounds of Service: Clinical Care for Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families Sarah Larmore, LCSW, CCTSW

THURSDAY · May 14, 2026
9–12 PM	Policy to Practice: Enhancing Outcomes for Justice-Involved Individuals with SUD Christian Sarver, Ph.D. & Misty McIntyre Goodsell, Ph.D., LCSW
9–12 PM	Military Sexual Trauma and Gender Dynamics in the Armed Forces Sarah Larmore, LCSW, CCTSW
1–4 PM	Building Strong Beginnings: Social Work and Infant Mental Health in Practice Alysse Loomis, PhD, LCSW & Erica Murdoch, LCSW
1-4 PM	Paws in Practice: Animal-Assisted Interventions Deborah Carr, MEd