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Social Work CEUs — Designed for Alabama Social Workers

If you are a licensed Alabama social worker looking for board-approved continuing education units, you are in the right place. Aspire Counseling & Consulting Services offers live, online CEU trainings specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners (ABSWE Provider #0684).

Whether you need ethics hours, supervision training, or clinical skills development, our trainings are built by licensed social work professionals who understand what Alabama social workers actually face in practice. All trainings are delivered live via Zoom, so you can earn your CEUs from anywhere in the state — no commute required.

Alabama social workers are required to complete 30 CEUs per renewal cycle, including a minimum of 3 ethics hours. Ten of those hours must come from live, interactive training. Our live virtual webinars fulfill that requirement.

We also offer a free CEU training to help you get started. Join over 4,400 social workers in our free Facebook community, Social Workers of Alabama, where we share upcoming events, free resources, and continuing education opportunities specific to our state.

(NEW TRAINING) – DSM-5-TR Training – Live Virtual Event (3 Hours)

If you want to stay current on important DSM-5-TR updates, this live training is designed to strengthen your understanding of anxiety disorders and suicidal behavior while giving you practical information you can apply in clinical practice.  Aspire Counseling & Consulting Services is offering a live virtual DSM-5-TR training designed to give you greater clarity, confidence, and practical clinical insight.

🗓 Event Details

• Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
• Location: Live virtual training
• Speakers: Dr. Jennifer Ritchie, PsyD and Tom Butero, LICSW

You’ll Receive

• 3 CEUs
• Current DSM-5-TR updates related to anxiety and suicidal behavior
• Practical clinical information to support assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Training designed to meet the Alabama Board DSM continuing education requirement

Training Topic

What the DSM-5-TR Now Says About Anxiety & Suicidal Behavior

This training will help clinicians better understand current diagnostic guidance and strengthen clinical decision-making when working with anxiety and suicide-related concerns.

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Aspire Social Work Supervisor Training – Live Virtual Event

If you’re planning to step into clinical supervision in 2026, now is the time to prepare. Aspire Counseling & Consulting Services is offering an Alabama State Board-approved supervisor training designed to give you the

skills, confidence, and structure you need to move forward.

🗓 Event Details

• Dates: November 2nd-3rd, 2026

• Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Location: Live virtual training

What You’ll Receive

• 12–16 CEUs (12 non-clinical / 16 clinical)

• All required hours for supervisor certification

• 3 hours of Ethics

Bonus Resources

• Clinical Supervision Blueprint Course – Learn how to earn $25K+ annually with just two hours of supervision per week

• Copy-and-Paste Templates – Contracts, payment systems, and paperwork

• Live Sales Call Access – Observe real supervision enrollment conversations

👉 Review Alabama Social Work Board requirements:
🔗 https://socialwork.alabama.gov

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🎓 FREE CEU Training: Recognizing and Responding to Child Trafficking for Professionals

 Aspire Counseling & Consulting Services and Social Workers of Alabama invite you to a live CEU training.

EVENT DETAILS:

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026

⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM (CDT)

💻 Live virtual training

🎓 Eligible for 1 CE Hour (Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners)

💲 Free to attend

• What You’ll Learn
  • Basic legal issues related to human trafficking of both adults and children
  • What is mandatory reporting
  • Who to call, how to respond to suspected trafficking of children
  • Identify common physical and behavioral indicators as well as risk and warning signs
•   Identify tools that can be utilized in the identification and assessment of survivors of trafficking including suggested intake questions, screening, and interview techniques.

About the Presenter
Jan Bell serves as the Director of the Child Trafficking Solutions Project (CTSP), where she oversees initiatives aimed at preventing child trafficking, improve outcomes for survivors, and strengthening community responses to exploitation in Alabama.

👉 Register on Eventbrite

This is a strong opportunity to advance your career and build a sustainable, well-supported supervision practice. Secure your spot early.

Self-Paced CEU Training – Complete on Your Schedule

DSM-5-TR Self-Paced Training 

Date: On-Demand

Registration: Click Here

Now you can dive into the comprehensive DSM training whenever and wherever it suits you best. With our self-paced option, you have the flexibility to learn at your own pace, fitting the training around your busy schedule.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Sharpen up your diagnostic Assessment skills
• A Captivating training offered by Mental Health Pros
• Comprehensive Content: Access all the essential materials, such as the PowerPoint slides and tools to support your assessment skills
• Acquire a CEU certificate verifying your fulfillment of the mandatory 3-hour DSM-5-TR Training

Click the “Register Now” link below to register

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(NEW TRAINING) – Boundaries Without Burnout: Supervisor CEU (3 Hours)

This on-demand supervision CEU is designed for supervisors who want to support others without burning themselves out. Whether you’re new to supervision or experienced, this training provides practical tools to set healthy boundaries, reduce risk, and build sustainable supervision practices.

You’ll learn how to:

• Set clear supervision boundaries and expectations

• Provide structured feedback with confidence

• Recognize and prevent burnout in supervision

• Protect yourself ethically and professionally

Presenters: Caitlin Riojas, LCSW-S & Tracy Newman, LCSW-QS, JD

Course Details

• 3 Supervision CEUs

• Certificate issued immediately upon completion

• Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners approved (Provider #0684)

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Free Resources for Alabama Social Workers

If you are an Alabama Social Worker, join our FREE Facebook Group, Social Workers of Alabama, with over 5,100 community members!

These events are excellent opportunities to enhance your skills and expand your knowledge. We look forward to your participation and the chance to support your professional development.

Please follow the registration links provided for each event to secure your spot. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to us at support@aspirecounselingal.com.

Frequently Asked Questions About Social Work CEUs in Alabama

How many CEUs do Alabama social workers need? Alabama social workers must complete 30 continuing education units (CEUs) per renewal cycle. At least 10 of those hours must come from live, interactive training, and a minimum of 3 hours must focus on ethics.

Are your CEU trainings approved by the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners? Yes. Aspire Counseling & Consulting Services is approved by the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners (ABSWE Provider #0684). Our trainings fulfill both the live training requirement and ethics hours where applicable.

Do you offer free social work CEUs in Alabama? Yes. We offer free CEU training opportunities through our live webinar events and our Social Workers of Alabama Facebook community, which has over 5,100 members. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified of upcoming free training events.

Can I earn my CEUs online in Alabama? Yes. Alabama allows up to 20 of your 30 required CEUs to be completed through online courses. The remaining 10 hours must be earned through live, interactive training, which our live virtual webinars fulfill.

What topics do your social work CEU trainings cover? Our trainings cover clinical supervision, ethics, DSM-5-TR diagnosis, professional boundaries, and burnout prevention — all relevant to practicing social workers in Alabama.