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.
Mental Health & Well-Being
Continuing Education
Skills and Training for a Changing Mental Health Landscape
Lesley University’s continuing education in mental health and well-being offers targeted learning opportunities for counselors, therapists, and other professionals at various points in their careers. Aligned to meet the needs of a rapidly changing discipline, our programs help mental health and wellness professionals expand their skills, maintain licensure, and meet the needs of the people and communities they serve. Our coursework, videos, workshops, and seminars provide timely and useful content that will keep you ahead, wherever you happen to be on your career journey.
Workshops & Seminars
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. This training will be led by Devin Stevenson, Clinical Director, Victory Programs.
This program is approved for 3 NBCC CEs by Lesley University Mental Health and Well-Being, ACEP No. 4472. Lesley University Mental Health and Well-Being is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Watch the Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders Microlearning
Facilitator
Devin Stevenson, LMHC, '15, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Masters, Trauma Studies Specialization
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):
| Session | Dates | Time | Registration (Alumni only) | Registration (General Public) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st session | November 7th | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST | Alumni Register here | General Public Register here |
| 2nd session | December 5th | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST | Alumni Register here | General Public Register here |
| 3rd session | December 18th | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST | Alumni Register here | General Public Register here |
| 4th session | January 16th | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST | Registration to come | Registration to come |
Seminars cost $75 for Lesley alumni and $100 for non-alumni participants.
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. This training will be led by Devin Stevenson, Clinical Director, Victory Programs.
This program is approved for 3 NBCC CEs by Lesley University Mental Health and Well-Being, ACEP No. 4472. Lesley University Mental Health and Well-Being is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Watch the Motivational Interviewing Basics Microlearning
Facilitator
Devin Stevenson, LMHC, '15, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Masters, Trauma Studies Specialization
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):
| Session | Dates | Time | Registration (Alumni only) | Registration (General Public) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st session | November 14th | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST | Alumni Register here | General Public Register here |
| 2nd session | November 21st | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST | Alumni Register here | General Public Register here |
| 3rd session | December 12th | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST | Alumni Register here | General Public Register here |
| 4th session | January 30th | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST | Registration to come | Registration to come |
Seminars cost $75 for Lesley alumni and $100 for non-alumni participants.