Free CME Webcast Series 2026
1 CME/CEU OFFERED. NO FEE.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. EST
For a free webcast
Presented by Lindner Center of Hope clinicians.
Register below under each series you would like to attend. If questions, contact Pricila Gran at (513) 536-0318 or email [email protected]
2026 webcast schedule
February 17, 2026
Title: Beyond the Binary: Clinical Approaches to Eating Disorders in Transgender and Gender-Expansive Patients
Presented by Heather Connor, LISW-S, Therapist, Harold C Schott Foundation Eating Disorders Program
Objectives:
- Identify terms relative to gender diverse populations.
- Identify key ways eating disorder symptoms may present differently in transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals.
- Integrating gender affirming care principles with evidenced based treatment for eating disorders.
March 11, 2026
Title: Neurodivergence and Clinical Practice
Presented by Elisha Eveleigh Clipson, Ph.D., Psychologist
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- Describe the meaning of the terms like neurodivergence and neurodiversity.
- Modify pathologizing language used in sessions and reports.
- Provide practical recommendations to improve client functioning aligned with their goals.
April 22, 2026
Title: Residential Assessment as Intervention: From “Treatment-Resistant” to Truly Seen
Presented by Molly Pachan, PhD, Psychologist, Michelle Pritchard, MA, LPCC-S, Clinical Director, Residential Services, and Margot Brandi, MD, FAPA, Medical Director of Sibcy House at Lindner Center of Hope
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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- Explain how comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment addresses systemic gaps in care for patients with complex comorbid conditions who have been labeled “treatment-resistant.”
- Describe the therapeutic impact of assessment-as-intervention, including evidence from Therapeutic Assessment and diagnostic frameworks beyond the DSM.
- Identify practical strategies for integrating collaborative formulation and family engagement into residential assessment processes to improve treatment alignment and patient experience.
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May 20, 2026
Title: Beyond the Basics: Recognizing Lesser-Known Presentations of OCD
Presented by Nicole Bosse, PsyD, Psychologist
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- Identify at least two lesser-known OCD subtypes and their distinguishing features.
- Differentiate these presentations from similar disorders such as GAD and psychosis
- Apply practical assessment tools and treatment approaches for non-traditional OCD symptoms.
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September 9, 2026
Title: Bipolar Basics for the Mental Health Practitioner
Presented by John Hawkins, MD, Director of the Bipolar Disorders Clinic and Staff Psychiatrist
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- Describe the current diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorders
- Explain the role, rationale, and clinical application of psychopharmacologic treatments in bipolar disorder.
- Identify the appropriate indications and risks associated with the use of antidepressants in individuals with bipolar disorder.
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October 20, 2026
Title: Neuromodulation Options for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Presented by Nik Raju, MD, Staff Psychiatrist and Nelson Rodriguez, MD, FAPA, Staff Psychiatrist
Objectives:
- Define the concept of difficult-to-treat depression as well as neuromodulation’s role in treatment in mood disorders
- Decide when it is appropriate to refer patients for neuromodulation treatments for mood disorders
- Explain the basic mechanisms of action as well as benefits and risks of ECT, TMS, and VNS for mood disorders