LearnUFT workshops for social workers/psychologists/counselors

Every LMSW and LCSW must complete 36 hours of approved continuing education courses for each triennial registration period. No more than 12 hours of continuing education activities in any 36 month period, or one-third of the total hours in periods of other length, may consist of self-study educational activities from New York State Education Department-approved providers.

Licensed Mental Health Counselors are also eligible to take these courses and earn CEUs.

UFT mental health helpline

If you are in crisis, experiencing distress, need resources or a referral, our counselors are available for UFT members 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-866-UFT-FOR-U.

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Upcoming Sessions

Balancing Emotional Capacity in the Workplace

March 16, 2026 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

As a state-approved provider of Continuing Education hours for Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Psychologists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), the LearnUFT program offers low-cost professional learning opportunities specifically designed to meet our members’ needs. This workshop will offer strategies for identifying countertransference, compassion fatigue, burnout and self-care planning. Participants will engage in reflective and experiential exercises to increase awareness of such stressors in their professional lives.

Executive Function and Energy Management — Tools for Navigating Time, Focus and Energy When Demands Feel Overwhelming

March 23, 2026 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

As a state-approved provider of Continuing Education hours for Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Psychologists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), the LearnUFT program offers low-cost professional learning opportunities specifically designed to meet our members’ needs. This workshop explores practical strategies for managing cognitive load, sustaining focus, and aligning personal energy with professional demands. Participants will examine the relationship between executive function, emotional regulation, and burnout prevention, gaining tools for sustainable productivity and self-trust.

22nd Annual UFT School Counselors Conference

March 28, 2026 | 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Please join your fellow school counselors, UFT representatives and our wonderful guest speakers at this year's annual School Counselors Conference. This year's theme is "School Counselors: Where Compassion Meets Action."

Best Practices for Safety Planning in Mental Health Interventions

March 30, 2026 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

As a state-approved provider of Continuing Education hours for Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Psychologists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), the LearnUFT program offers low-cost professional learning opportunities specifically designed to meet our members’ needs. This workshop will equip mental health professionals with the knowledge and tools to develop effective safety plans that can reduce risk and promote recovery when clients experience mental health crises.