
Free Provider Trainings
​Mental Health + Wellness Providers
CE4Less – Free Ethics Course (CEUs)
No subscription needed. Complete ethics training with CE credit for counselors, social workers, psychologists, and MFTs.
Counselor’s Choice Award – Free CE Webinars
Webinars with post-tests and certificates. Topics cover trauma, anxiety, ethics, and more.
SAMHSA – Free Trauma Training & CE
Courses on PTSD, suicide prevention, and culturally responsive care.
McLean Hospital – Free Mental Health Webinars
Live webinars on ADHD, suicide prevention, eating disorders, and more.
Coaches & Wellness Providers
Well College Global – Free Wellness Courses
Sample modules on holistic health, nutrition psychology, and coaching.
Coursera – Free Wellness Coach Courses
Popular self-paced courses like “The Science of Well-Being” and “Mindfulness.”
FMCA – Free Functional Medicine Coaching Guides
Download free resources to support wellness coaching and functional practice.
Required & Specialized Training
CE4Less – Implicit Bias Awareness
Bias origins and strategies to reduce implicit bias in mental health care.
NonprofitReady – Unconscious Bias Training
Covers bias in leadership, hiring, and community engagement.
Polaris Project – Human Trafficking 101
Interactive modules on identifying and responding to trafficking.
Health Care Practitioner Human Trafficking Training (Texas HHS)
Free course for health care providers to recognize and respond to human trafficking.
Polaris “Human Trafficking 101”
Introductory training to understand human trafficking and how to take action.
PACT Anti-Trafficking Training
Free online training designed for travel, hospitality, and service industries.
Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) Free Courses
On-demand courses to help transportation professionals identify and report trafficking.
Council of Europe HELP Online Training on Combating Trafficking
Comprehensive free course with modules on combating trafficking in Europe and beyond.​
EMDRIA – EMDR Introductory Training
Some EMDRIA-approved trainers offer free intro webinars. Search “intro training.”
Compliancy Group – Free HIPAA Training
Covers HIPAA basics, privacy and security rules, and best practices.
SafetyCulture – Free HIPAA Training List
List of 21 free HIPAA training courses for healthcare and wellness staff.
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Additional Training
1. HIPAA Compliance & Privacy
Free basic HIPAA training (HIPAA 101, PHI, breach basics, cyber hygiene) provided by Compliancy Group.
• compliancy‑group.com/free‑hipaa‑training
• Alison alison.com/course/hipaa-compliance-a-complete-guide
2. Cybersecurity & Online Safety
HHS 405(d) Knowledge on Demand—a no-cost platform for healthcare-targeted modules on threats like phishing, ransomware, device security, and social engineering.
• 405d.hhs.gov/knowledgeondemand
• Additional resources: 405d.hhs.gov/resources
3. Implicit (Unconscious) Bias Awareness
Nonprofit Ready offers a completely free, self-paced course (~30 min) titled “Introduction to Unconscious Bias” to boost inclusion awareness.
• nonprofitready.org/unconscious-bias-training
4. Mandated Reporting & Confidentiality / Emergency Protocols
For Georgia-based staff: the Georgia DFCS‑approved ProSolutions training module for mandated reporters—with recognition signs, legal obligations, and reporting steps. It is offered free online.
• prosolutionstraining.com/mandatedreporters
(For other states: check your state’s official CPS or DFCS website for its mandated reporter training.)
5. ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Awareness
CDC’s VetoViolence portal provides a free 60-minute training module to understand ACEs, trauma prevention, resilience-building, and community health impacts.
• vetoviolence.cdc.gov/apps/aces‑training/
• More info & resources: vetoviolence.cdc.gov
•https://alison.com/course/adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-awareness
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Essential Trainings​
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HIPAA Compliance (already noted)
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Confidentiality & Privacy Practices
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Implicit Bias & Cultural Competence (already noted)
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ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) (already noted)
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Cybersecurity & Online Safety (already noted)
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Informed Consent & Documentation Standards
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Mandated Reporter Training (child abuse, elder abuse, etc.)
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Telehealth Best Practices & Etiquette
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Suicide Prevention & Risk Assessment Awareness
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Workplace Harassment Prevention (Sexual, Verbal, etc.)
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Professional Boundaries & Ethics
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Emergency Protocols & Crisis Response (Basic Level)
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Highly Recommended Trainings
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Trauma-Informed Care Basics
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Customer Service & Client Engagement
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Time Management & Task Prioritization for Support Roles
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De-escalation & Conflict Resolution
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Mental Health First Aid (Introductory Level)
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Understanding Insurance Terminology & Verification Basics (for admin staff)
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Using Practice Management Software (like TherapyNotes or SimplePractice)
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FERPA Awareness (if working with clients under 18 or collaborating with schools)
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Ethical Use of AI & Chat Tools in Healthcare Support
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Burnout Prevention & Self-Care for Helpers
Disclaimer:
Becoming licensed in multiple states expands your ability to serve, and lead in the field of clinical social work. With telehealth and growing demand across the U.S., knowing your options is key. However, licensing requirements vary by state and are subject to change over time. It is the responsibility of each clinician to verify current requirements with the appropriate state licensing board. Empowered Harmony Counseling (EHC) provides this information for educational purposes only and is not responsible for the accuracy of external resources or for meeting state licensing requirements.
