Upcoming Webinars
Ethical Responsibilities of CCE Credential Holders
& CCE Training Award Opportunities With the NBCC Foundation
As a part of its Building Professional Excellence series, the NBCC Foundation invites you to a free webinar on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 1–2 pm EDT. Live webinars are available at no cost, and documentation of 1 clock hour of continuing education is available for registrants who attend the full webinar.
This presentation will examine the ethical responsibilities and challenges that CCE credential holders may encounter in their professional roles. Participants will gain information about the credentials offered by the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) and the legal and ethical codes associated with these credentials. The session will also highlight practical ways to use these codes as an everyday resource for ethical decision-making and professional practice.
In addition, CCE and the NBCC Foundation will provide information about CCE credentials, available training award opportunities, and steps to apply for these annual scholarships. Attendees will learn about the different types of awards offered, ethical considerations, and the key steps for submitting a successful application.
After this presentation, participants will be able to:
- describe the credentials offered by CCE (BCC, BC-TMH, ACS, GCDF).
- recognize common ethical issues encountered by CCE credential holders.
- explain how ethical principles apply within the scope of each credential.
- identify the steps to apply for CCE Training Awards and how they support ethical practice and professional development.
Renée Evans, PhD, NCC, LCMHC
Dr. Renée Evans is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed School Counselor, and Diversity and Inclusion Specialist with extensive leadership experience across Clinical Counseling, higher education, employee assistance programs, career development, and organizational consulting. She previously served as Associate Director/Director of Clinical Services and Interim Director at Duke University, where she oversaw clinical operations and a multidisciplinary team of approximately 30 behavioral health professionals.
Dr. Evans has also served as a Counselor Educator, preparing future professionals in Clinical and School Counseling and human services. As a consultant, she has partnered with organizations to address workplace challenges, provide assessments and referrals, facilitate training initiatives, and support critical incident response efforts.
A nationally recognized trainer and speaker, Dr. Evans has contributed to the advancement of professional School Counseling and employee assistance programs through publications, training development, and organizational leadership. She has held numerous leadership roles within the Employee Assistance Professionals Association, the North Carolina Employee Assistance Professional Association, the North Carolina School Counselor Association, and the American School Counselor Association. Her contributions to the profession have been recognized through multiple honors, including the John Burke Presidential Achievement Award, the highest distinction in employee assistance in North Carolina. From 2020–2026, Dr. Evans further expanded her outreach through her radio show, You’re on With D. r., focused on empowerment, professional insight, and lived experiences.
Winifert Lawson-Graves, EdD
Dr. Winifert Lawson-Graves provides business development and marketing services for NBCC and Affiliates. CCE’s Business Development Department is responsible for the acquisition of new business, its training provider relations, partner relations, and the learning management system, CCE Academy. Before joining the organization, she served as Vice President of Marketing and Development for an international nonprofit in Rincon, Puerto Rico; Director of Marketing for a national nonprofit in Rhode Island; and Public Relations Manager for the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Lawson-Graves received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Norfolk State University, a master’s degree in communication studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a doctorate in educational leadership and change from Fielding Graduate University.
Understanding and Responding to Human Trafficking:
Typologies and Advocacy Strategies to Support Survivors
As a part of its Innovations in Counseling series, the NBCC Foundation invites you to a free webinar on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 1–2 pm EDT. Live webinars are available at no cost, and documentation of 1 clock hour of continuing education is available for registrants who attend the full webinar.
Human trafficking remains a critical public health and human rights issue affecting individuals and communities across the United States. Counselors are uniquely positioned to identify, assess, and support survivors, yet many lack formal training in recognizing exploitation and navigating the complex clinical, legal, and ethical frameworks involved. This webinar provides Counselors with foundational knowledge of human trafficking, including sex and labor trafficking, and equips participants with practical counseling strategies for assessment and intervention. Participants will also review mandated reporting responsibilities, relevant U.S. laws, and advocacy considerations to strengthen ethical practice and enhance care.
After this presentation, participants will be able to:
- differentiate human trafficking, sex trafficking, and labor trafficking and identify key behavioral, emotional, and physical indicators of exploitation.
- apply counseling assessment and treatment strategies when working with survivors of human trafficking.
- understand the 25 human trafficking typologies as well as mandated reporting responsibilities, ethical considerations, and advocacy implications for Counselors serving survivors of human trafficking.
Letitia Browne James, PhD, NCC, BC-TMH, LMHC-S
Letitia Browne-James, widely known as Dr. LBJ, is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Qualified Clinical Supervisor with more than 20 years of clinical and administrative experience. She is the founder of Dr. LBJ, Inc., the parent company of her group practice, Victorious Living Counseling & Consulting, and the founder and President of LBJ Behavioral Services, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to mental health care for uninsured and underinsured individuals.
Dr. Browne-James serves as an Associate Professor and Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling Program Coordinator at Adler Graduate School. She is a member of the Florida Counseling Association’s Public Policy and Bylaws Committees and serves on the Board of Directors for Boys Town of Central Florida. An accomplished author, researcher, and national speaker, her work focuses on Counseling, clinical supervision, advocacy, ethical practice, human trafficking, and the intersections of mental and physical health.
Dr. Browne-James is widely respected for her leadership, scholarship, and commitment. She is a Past President of the Florida Counseling Association, the Florida Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development, and Walden University’s Omega Zeta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International. She also served as an Advisory Council member of the NBCC Foundation Fellowship Program (Mental Health Counseling), Chair of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Social Justice and Human Rights Committee, and Bylaws Committee Chair and Treasurer for the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development. She is the recipient of numerous professional awards.
NBCC Foundation has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 805. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NBCC Foundation is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Each state sets its own requirements for licensure, including continuing education requirements to maintain licensure. Questions about CE requirements for state licensure should be directed to your state board. You can find their contact information on our state board directory.
