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Continuing Education for Mental Health Professionals

Trainings led by licensed clinicians at The Family Center of Maine. Fulfill your continuing education requirements and sharpen your clinical skills — in person or online.

Browse Upcoming Trainings

Our trainings are designed by practicing clinicians — not textbooks. Learn evidence-based skills you can use with clients the very next day.

We're excited to invite you to join us in person at our brand-new training room at our South Portland location. Designed specifically for hands-on professional development, this space brings together clinicians for practical, real-world learning.

Every training is led by clinicians who are actively practicing in the field, drawing on real client work to teach skills that translate directly into your next session. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in a specific modality or build a broader toolkit, our sessions are built to be immediately applicable.

What to Expect

  • ✓ In-person format with room for up to 30 participants
  • ✓ Evidence-based techniques taught by clinicians who use them daily
  • ✓ A brand-new, dedicated training space at our South Portland office
  • ✓ Beverages and light snacks provided

Come learn, connect with fellow clinicians, and walk away with skills you can put into practice right away.

Clinicians collaborating in a modern training room
why choose us

Practical Training, Real Clinical Impact

Our trainings are designed by practicing clinicians — not textbooks. Learn evidence-based skills you can use with clients the very next day.

  • South Portland · Remote
  • Secure online registration

In-Person & Hybrid

Join us at our South Portland facility or connect remotely via Zoom — whichever fits your schedule.

Expert Local Clinicians

Learn directly from our licensed therapists who work in Maine communities every day.

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Meet the Trainers

Kai Bry
Mental Health Therapist and Clinical Lead, South Portland
Sam Shandorf
Mental Health Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, Falmouth
Mel Brown
Director of Children's Services, Mental Health Therapist, and Clinical Lead, Saco
The Family Center Of Maine
Marissa Ruane
LCSW, Founder and Clinical Director
Upcoming Trainings

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September 2026
19
Sep
Ethics
Ethics Training
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM South Portland + Virtual 4 Contact Hours
$159
4 contact hours
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What You'll Learn

  • ✓ The history of ethics in mental health
  • ✓ Present-day ethical concerns
  • ✓ How to transform the blocks to your own ethical decision making

Presenter

KB
Kai Bry
LCSW, Clinical Lead

Format

  • ✓ In-person, South Portland
  • ✓ Live virtual option available
  • ✓ 4 contact hours
October 2026
06
Oct
Attachment
Attachment Theory
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM South Portland + Virtual 4 Contact Hours
$159
4 contact hours
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What You'll Learn

  • ✓ Comprehensive understanding of the origins and history of attachment theory
  • ✓ Knowledge of the 10 principles of attachment theory
  • ✓ Ability to name the 4 attachment styles and their protective strategies
  • ✓ Understand the most common relationship dynamics found in couples' therapy

Presenter

SS
Sam Shandorf
LCSW, Clinical Supervisor

Format

  • ✓ In-person, South Portland
  • ✓ Live virtual option available
  • ✓ 4 contact hours
28
Oct
Risk Assessment
SI Risk Assessment
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM South Portland + Virtual 4 Contact Hours
$159
4 contact hours
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What You'll Learn

  • ✓ Conduct comprehensive suicide risk assessment
  • ✓ Develop collaborative safety plans
  • ✓ Differentiate complex clinical presentations
  • ✓ Apply best practices for documentation and clinical decision-making

Presenter

MB
Mel Brown
LCPC, Director of Adult Services and Clinical Lead

Format

  • ✓ In-person, South Portland
  • ✓ Live virtual option available
  • ✓ 4 contact hours
November 2026
05
Nov
Supervision
Clinical Supervision
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM South Portland + Virtual 4 Contact Hours
$159
4 contact hours
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What You'll Learn

  • ✓ Defining Supervision
  • ✓ Personal awareness in Supervision
  • ✓ Introduction to Models of Supervision / What are members currently using?
  • ✓ What are supervisors responsible for?
  • ✓ Vulnerability as a tool in the supervisory relationship

Presenter

MR
Marissa Ruane
LCSW, Founder and Clinical Director

Format

  • ✓ In-person, South Portland
  • ✓ Live virtual option available
  • ✓ 4 contact hours
Register Today

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Registration is fast, secure, and fully online. You’ll receive a confirmation email with all session details and Zoom link if attending remotely.

  • Instant confirmation email
  • Secure payment via Stripe
  • Zoom link sent 48 hours before session

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Questions about trainings? Call 207-219-8227 or email our training coordinator. Interested in hosting a training? Submit a training proposal here.