Instructor: Mark Sanders

No image available Biography: Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is a speaker on behavioral health topics whose presentations have reached thousands throughout the U.S., Europe, Canada, the Caribbean and British Islands. He is the author of five books, and the most recent is "Substance Use Disorders in African American Communities: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery," (2013). He also has had a story published in the New York Times bestselling book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul.

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When trust is high, patients are more likely to follow medical advice and promote their healthcare providers. As the patient population grows more diverse, nurses and medical professionals must develop cultural competence and humility. This webinar explores key concepts and practical strategies for engaging patients across cultures, including the first minute of contact, creating welcoming environments, and recognizing microaggressions in medical practice.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, Live Webinar
This presentation focuses on mastering the 7 things great supervisors do, including: Helping staff develop counseling and case management skills; building rapport in supervision; co-creating a supervisory plan; lead; team build; manage organizational change; lead during turbulent times; manage and supervise generational diversity.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, WDC*D152
Client relapse, recidivism and premature termination from counseling remain high. In this skill-building presentation you will learning 25 strategies which will enable you to: engage clients in addictions and mental health treatment more effectively, address conflict in individual, group and family counseling; instill hope; empower clients; facilitate change and recovery.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, WDC*D152