Professional Development
A Commitment to Lifelong Learning
Complex Developmental Trauma Across the Lifespan: Frameworks and Strategies
In this workshop, we will go beyond the DSM鈥檚 PTSD criteria to examine the nuanced symptoms and challenges common for those who experienced attachment trauma during critical developmental periods and have had limited opportunities for post-traumatic growth and recovery.
An Intro to Play Therapy: Engaging Children in Therapy and Non-directive Approaches
Are you working with children and wondering how to incorporate play into your sessions? Curious about the 鈥渉ow鈥� and 鈥渨hy鈥� of play therapy but unsure where to begin? This two-day immersive workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of play therapy, blending theory, practical tools, and self-reflection.
Let鈥檚 Talk 91亚色 Sex: Strategies for a Culturally Responsive Practice
This workshop will equip participants with trauma-informed strategies for addressing sexuality-related topics in clinical practice. Key areas include current terminology, best practices for responding to sexual disclosures, maintaining confidential case files that include sexual information, and managing secondary traumatic stress.
Professional Development Offerings
Fuel Your Passion for Learning With Us
The Brown School鈥檚 professional development program mission is to support and inspire our community to creatively envision and achieve more effective practice through skill-building learning opportunities, thereby encouraging positive social change.
Advance your career with the region鈥檚 leading provider of Social Work continuing education. At the Brown School, we offer over 100 engaging programs each year鈥攄esigned to help you grow your expertise, refresh your skills, and stay ahead in your field. Whether you specialize in clinical practice, leadership and management, evaluation, or cultural competency, you’ll find relevant, high-quality training tailored to your needs. Join a vibrant community of professionals from social work, public health, and related fields who choose the Brown School for trusted, impactful professional development.
We offer several formats and lengths to meet your continuing education needs. And many of our programs are approved through the Association of Social Work Board’s Approved Continuing Education (ASWB ACE) program, which is accepted in . Select your course type or view the calendar search to browse our upcoming offerings. For information on accessibility, CEs, CE approval, our policies, payment options and discounts, directions, and other questions, click the 鈥淟earn More 91亚色 Us鈥� button below. For other inquiries, contact us at brownprofdev@wustl.edu.
Connect, Learn, Grow
Stay current and connected with our weekly professional development workshops鈥攐ffered year-round both in person and via Zoom. Led by experienced local practitioners, esteemed Brown School faculty, and expert guest instructors, our workshops cover a broad range of timely topics and essential skills. From the latest research and evidence-based practices to leadership strategies and self-care tools, there’s always something new to learn. Need licensure credits? We offer numerous trainings each year on core requirements like suicide prevention, ethics, and cultural competency.
All workshops award social work continuing education credits and many offer ASWB ACE credit. For more information on CEs, please see our 91亚色 Us page.
Questions about Workshops? Please email BrownProfDev@wustl.edu.
CEs Anytime, Anywhere
Created by Brown School Faculty and local professionals, our on-demand videos focus on specific aspects of social work and public health practice. These videos are available for streaming at your convenience, allowing individuals to learn and earn continuing education credits at their own pace.
All On-Demand Lectures award social work CEs, after successful completion of a post-test. For more information on CEs, please see our 91亚色 Us page.
Questions about On-Demand Lectures? Please email BrownProfDev@wustl.edu.
Stronger Skills = Greater Impact
Ready to take your skills to the next level? Our Intensive Institutes offer immersive learning experiences鈥攔anging from one-day sessions to weeklong programs鈥攁vailable both in person and online. Designed for professionals looking to deepen their expertise, these intensive trainings focus on high-impact areas like leadership and management, evidence-based interventions, data analysis, communication, cultural competency, policy and advocacy, fundraising, and more.
All Intensive courses award between 6 and 15 social work CEs, and many offer ASWB ACE credit. For more information on CEs, please see our 91亚色 Us page.
Questions about Intensives? Please email us at BrownSI@wustl.edu.
Free Recorded Library
Stay informed and inspired鈥攚herever you are. The Brown School鈥檚 Open Classroom is a free webinar series designed to connect our global community through engaging, one-hour sessions on key topics in social work and social policy. With a library of over 300 recorded programs, you can access expert insights and practical knowledge anytime, anywhere鈥攁t no cost.
Continuing education credits are not available for our Open Classroom programs. For more information on CEs, please see our 91亚色 Us page.
Questions about Open Classroom? Please email BrownProfDev@wustl.edu.
Power Your Career 鈥� Advance Your Opportunities
Take the next step in your professional journey with our Advanced Learning Certificates鈥攃ohort-based programs designed for those looking to deepen their skills, explore new specialties, or advance their careers. Open to professionals from all backgrounds, no prior connection to the Brown School is required. Each certificate blends live, expert-led instruction with flexible, self-paced learning in high-demand areas like clinical interventions, leadership, and data and evaluation. Please note: some programs require an approved application before registration.
All Advanced Learning Certificates award 30 – 45 social work CEs. For more information on CEs, please see our 91亚色 Us page.
For frequently asked questions, please see our Advanced Learning Certificates Policies on the 91亚色 Us page. For other questions please email BrownCertificates@wustl.edu.
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