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Live Zoom Professional Development

These are live webinar courses.  In-person workshops will be identified. If you want to take them on demand, do not register here.

WMHCA Cancellation Policy

To receive a refund for a Zoom workshop, less a $15 cancellation fee, cancellations must be made by contacting WMHCA at least 48 hours prior to the workshop date. There will be no refunds within 48 hours of the workshop date.To receive a refund for a live in-person workshop, less a $15 cancellation fee, cancellations must be made by contacting WMHCA at least 7 days prior to the workshop date. There will be no refunds within 7 days of the workshop date.


Please make sure you have the link 24 hours prior to the event starting.  

Upcoming events

    • 07/25/2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Live Synchronous Zoom Event
    • 175
    Register

    Description:

    As of July 27th 2025, the legal framework for confidentiality in behavioral health practice will undergo a significant shift in Washington State. Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), and Social Workers will now be subject to the standards of RCW 70.02—Washington’s Uniform Health Care Information Act—through its incorporation into RCW 18.225.105.


    This 3-hour ethics workshop is designed to prepare clinicians for this critical change. Participants will examine how the newly aligned laws alter confidentiality obligations, reshape definitions of protected information, and introduce updated rules around disclosures, client rights, and documentation practices. 

    Through step-by-step analysis, practical examples, and discussion, this training will equip attendees to confidently navigate the new legal landscape while upholding core ethical principles. This course is intended to meet Washington’s ethics CEU requirement.

    Objectives:

    Participants will be able to:

    • Identify the sources of legal standards relating to confidentiality;

    • Understand the relationship between Washington State statutes and federal regulations with respect to client confidentiality;

    • Describe when disclosure of client information is required;

    • Describe when disclosure of client information is allowed

    About the Presenter:

    Eric Ström is an attorney and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Seattle,Washington. As an attorney, Eric provides legal counsel, consultation, and guidance to mental health professionals. Eric’s clinical practice is focused on providing counseling services to combat veterans and those in other high-stress professions.  Eric currently serves on the American Mental Health Counselors Association Ethics Committee, and is the ethics advisor for the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association.  Eric has taught a range of courses in counseling and professional ethics at a variety of graduate and undergraduate programs.

    Eric earned a PhD in Counseling at Oregon State University, graduated cum laude from Wayne State University School of Law in Detroit Michigan, earned a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from the Northwest School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University Seattle, attended the Hague Academy of International Law in the Hague Netherlands, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics from the University of Michigan.
    Registration closes: July 21, 2025

    This course is approved for 3 CE hours for LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and all associate-level licensees in Washington State


    Washington Mental Health Association (WMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2079. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

    WMHCA Cancellation Policy

    To receive a refund, less a $15 cancellation fee, cancellations must be made by contacting WMHCA at least 48 hours prior to workshop date. There will be no refunds within 48 hours of the workshop date. Please make sure you have the link 24 hours prior to the event starting. 

WMHCA will grant scholarships to online webinars for a limited number of applicants who would not otherwise be able to attend due to financial constraints. The number of available scholarship seats for each webinar will be determined based on total space available and other constraints specific to the individual webinar.

Learn More about Professional Development Scholarships Applicant must meet the following criteria:
  • Current, active member of WMHCA
  • Have an active license or associate license in Washington State
  • Currently serving clients
  • Experience financial constraints that would otherwise prohibit attendance

Priority will be given to applicants of historically marginalized identities with particular attention to BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTGEQIAP+, and disability identities.

WMHCA will offer scholarships for online webinars to a limited number of applicants who are unable to attend due to financial constraints.The number of scholarship seats available for each webinar will depend on the total capacity and specific limitations for that particular webinar.

WMHCA tracks demographic data to ensure our policies and practices allow for equitable access to our programming. WMHCA encourages you to log in to your member profile on our website and ensure your demographic information is completed.

Washington Mental HealthCounselors Association (WMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP   No. 2079. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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