Whether you’re looking to earn CE credits, sharpen your existing skills, or explore new areas, Lesley’s continuing education coursework delivers the knowledge, skills, and expertise you need to stay on top of your game and take your career to the next level.
Clinical Skills for Addressing Co-Occurring Disorders
As co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders become increasingly common, mental health professionals must be prepared to address both diagnoses in tandem. This comprehensive seminar equips mental health practitioners with advanced clinical skills for accurately diagnosing, engaging, and supporting clients experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Participants will explore evidence-based assessment techniques, integrated treatment approaches, and specialized intervention strategies that address the complex interplay between mental health and substance use conditions. The seminar includes detailed case studies, hands-on skill-building exercises, and collaborative development of treatment planning and offers CEUs. This training will be co-led by Maggie Giles, Chair of the Counseling and Psychology Department, Lesley University, and Devin Stevenson, Clinical Director, Victory Programs—both alumni of Lesley University.
Facilitator
Devin Stevenson, LMHC, '15, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Masters, Trauma Studies Specialization
Devin Stevenson, LMHC, is the Clinical Director of Recovery Services at Victory Programs, Inc., which serves unhoused folx in recovery. Devin has served various unhoused and vulnerable populations in Boston and Western Massachusetts over the past 15 years including: adolescents in residential programs and adults with developmental, victims/survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence, veterans, young adults, older adults with debilitating mental health diagnoses, and pregnant and post-partum individuals. In his role as Clinical Director, Devin currently supervises Residential Recovery Services level of care clinical supervisors and trains counseling staff on clinical and group skills.
Dates and times
3 hours remote synchronous
Dates and times for the synchronous times (the seminar repeats up to four times, so audience members have the opportunity to enroll at different times):
- 1st session: November 7th – 11:00 a - 2:00 pm EST
- 2nd session: December 5th – 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST
- 3rd session: TBD
- 4th session: TBD
Seminars cost $75 for Lesley alumni and $100 for non-alumni participants
An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
As many clients struggle with ambivalence and resistance to change, practitioners often find it challenging to engage clients effectively and motivate lasting behavior change. This seminar offers in-depth training in motivational interviewing (MI), a client-centered, strength-based approach proven to enhance engagement and support meaningful change. Participants will explore the foundational principles of MI and develop practical skills in building rapport, eliciting change talk, and guiding clients toward self-directed actions. Through role-playing, case analysis, and hands-on practice with core techniques like reflective listening, affirmations, and strategic questioning, attendees will gain the skills needed to foster stronger therapeutic relationships and help clients achieve lasting, transformative outcomes. CEUs offered. This training will be co-led by Maggie Giles, Chair of the Counseling and Psychology Department, Lesley University, and Devin Stevenson, Clinical Director, Victory Programs—both alumni of Lesley University.
Facilitator
Devin Stevenson, LMHC, '15, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Masters, Trauma Studies Specialization
Devin Stevenson, LMHC, is the Clinical Director of Recovery Services at Victory Programs, Inc., which serves unhoused folx in recovery. Devin has served various unhoused and vulnerable populations in Boston and Western Massachusetts over the past 15 years including: adolescents in residential programs and adults with developmental, victims/survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence, veterans, young adults, older adults with debilitating mental health diagnoses, and pregnant and post-partum individuals. In his role as Clinical Director, Devin currently supervises Residential Recovery Services level of care clinical supervisors and trains counseling staff on clinical and group skills.
Dates and times
3 hours remote synchronous
Dates and times for the synchronous times (the seminar repeats up to four times, so audience members have the opportunity to enroll at different times):
- 1st session: November 21st – 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST
- 2nd session: December 12th – 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST
- 3rd session: TBD
- 4th session: TBD
Seminars cost $75 for Lesley alumni and $100 for non-alumni participants
