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Newsletter | Spring 2026 Article 6 | South Central MIRECC

Free CE: SC MIRECC CBOC Mental Health Grand Rounds Archived Webinar Series

The National SC MIRECC CBOC Mental Health Grand Rounds webinar series provides free continuing education (CE) training. The series covers new issues in mental health for rural and underserved Veterans. Our collection includes three recorded trainings that can help clinicians increase their knowledge of mental health treatment at VA. The trainings are available in TMS for VA clinicians and VHA TRAIN for community clinicians.

This series offers CE for physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and counselors. Most new webinars also offer CE for pharmacists. To access the complete archive visit https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn16/accredited-cboc-mh-grand-rounds-recordings.asp.


Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Presented by Kathleen Grubbs, PhD
Recorded on September 14, 2023

The purpose of this knowledge-based training is to review the basics of anxiety disorders and their impact on Veterans seeking mental healthcare in VA. It will present information on diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy for panic disorder as well as innovations that could improve access to and engagement in care. Not on VHA TRAIN.


The Ethics of Professional Boundaries in Rural Communities
Presented by Cynthia Geppert, MD, and Robert Sebesta, LCSW, HEC-C
Recorded on February 15, 2024

This presentation will improve the knowledge and skill of rural mental health practitioners to identify boundary issues and take proactive and constructive steps to resolve them. The ethical management of boundary questions is expected to provide the mental health care teams with greater comfort and confidence in delivering health care to their patients and communities.


Ethics and Financial Well-Being in Veterans for Rural and CBOC Clinicians
Presented by Eric Elbogen, PhD
Recorded on November 13, 2025

The purpose of this knowledge-based training is to enhance the understanding of the relationship between financial well-being and mental health among Veterans. The training will provide insights into effective financial strategies and educational methods, and introduce practical tools, resources, and materials available to support the financial health of Veterans through the National Veterans Financial Resource Center (FINVET) website.


 

Last updated: May 5, 2026