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Continuing Education Approval Requests

There are two options for submitting workshop proposals.  If you would like WMHCA to approve your workshop and you present it on your own then submit the continuing education application.  If you would like to present a workshop hosted by WMHCA please fill out the Professional Development for WMHCA.

Professional Development Proposal for WMHCA

  • WMHCA accepts most topics for professional development. 
  • WMHCA's current focus is listed below, however we always accept all topics for consideration.  
  • If accepted current submissions are scheduled 3 to 9 months out.
  • If a proposal is chosen the presenter signs a contract.  You can view it HERE.
  • WMHCA compensates our presenters.

Submit WMHCA Proposal for Professional Development

Continuing Education Application

  • Please read the accompanying application guidelines before applying for continuing education application.
  • Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for approval. 
  • If you would like it soon there is an fee to expedite.  

Submit Application for Continuing Education Approval

Continuing Education Approval Pricing

  • Single Approval

     1-8 CE's presented over one day ($50)

     1-8 CE's over multiple days ($150)

     9-30 CE's  ($250)

     31+ CE's ($350)

  • Year Long Approval 

     1-8 CE's presented over one day ($150)

     1-8 CE's over multiple days ($250)

     9-30 CE's  ($350)

     31+ CE's ($450)

  • Distance Course (Pre-Recorded)

     Single Approval ($250)

     Year Long ($350)

  • Fee to Expedite ($100)

Health Equity Professional Development 

Please review the requirements in this link to the WA DOH and consider submitting a proposal. Workshops must be a minimum of 2 credit hours to meet the requirement for healthcare professionals.  Examples of courses that align with the detailed requirements of RCW 43.70.613, are listed below. These courses are designed to meet the requirements of health equity continuing education and focus on skills and knowledge needed to address structural health inequities, improve cultural safety, and reduce biases within healthcare systems.  Proposals will remain open on a continuous basis and reviewed upon receipt.

  • Recognizing Mental Health Disparities: Identifying and addressing mental health disparities related to race, socioeconomic status, and other factors.
  • Cultural Responsiveness in Counseling: Developing skills for effective communication and counseling with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Implicit Bias in Mental Health: Recognizing and reducing bias in mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
  • Supporting the Emotional Well-being of Diverse Youth: Addressing the mental health needs of children and adolescents from marginalized communities.
  • Equity in Mental Health Treatment: Ensuring equitable access to emerging mental health treatments and therapies for all populations.
  • Structural Competency in Counseling: Understanding how social and systemic factors influence mental health and counseling outcomes.
  • Cultural Safety in Counseling: Promoting self-awareness in counselors to ensure culturally safe and unbiased mental health care.
  • Antiracism in Mental Health Counseling: Integrating antiracist practices into counseling approaches to support diverse clients.

Call for Proposals: Expanding Clinical Insight and Best Practices in Therapy  

WMHCA invites mental health professionals, researchers, and educators to submit workshop proposals for our upcoming professional development series. This year, we seek engaging and insightful workshops that explore key areas of therapeutic practice, clinical supervision, and emerging trends in mental health care.

We encourage proposals that highlight practical strategies, clinical interventions, and innovative approaches to treatment in the following focus areas:

Clinical Documentation & Ethical Best Practices  

  • Progress notes, session documentation, and best practices for clinicians
  • AI and technology in mental health documentation
  • Navigating insurance, private pay, and ethical considerations in record-keeping
Trauma-Informed Therapy & Mental Health Interventions  
  • Trauma treatment techniques and case studies
  • Suicide prevention and crisis intervention strategies
  • Grief and loss counseling approaches
  • Working with personality disorders, borderline traits, and complex PTSD

Neurodiversity & Mental Health  

  • Supporting ADHD and executive functioning challenges
  • Autism spectrum disorder: clinical insights and therapy strategies
  • Addressing OCD, eating disorders, and self-regulation difficulties

Diversity, Relationships, & Identity in Therapy  

  • LGBTQ+ affirming therapy and inclusive clinical practices
  • Polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, and relationship counseling
  • Mindfulness, self-love, and personal growth within therapeutic settings

Specialized Therapy Modalities & Treatment Innovation  

  • Integrating mindfulness, energy psychology, and somatic techniques

  • Effective therapy for sex-related concerns and sexual health

  • Enhancing self-care for clinicians to combat burnout and compassion fatigue

We invite proposals that include:

✅ Personal reflections and case studies from therapists in the field

✅ Evidence-based practices and clinical strategies

✅ Interactive exercises, worksheets, or hands-on tools for therapists

✅ Discussions on professional growth, self-care, and therapist well-being

By contributing to this event, you will help strengthen the professional community, foster inclusivity in therapeutic practice, and provide invaluable insights to clinicians navigating the evolving landscape of mental health care.

We look forward to your submissions and the opportunity to learn from your expertise!

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