Free Upcoming Live Webinars for CE Credit
Returning to the Sacred Path: Transcending Trauma through Cultural Safety, Nursing and Healthcare
Jennifer S. Nanez, MSW, LCSW
Join us for a free webinar focused on understanding historical trauma and advancing culturally safe care for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) populations.
AI/AN individuals represent a small percentage of the national nursing workforce, and many receive care outside of the Indian Health Service in systems that may not reflect their cultural needs or lived experiences. As a result, gaps in knowledge about AI/AN history, historical trauma, and culturally informed care can contribute to disparities in health outcomes.
Many health care providers may not fully recognize how historical trauma, shaped by generations of systemic and structural inequities, continues to influence health behaviors, trust, and engagement in care. Without this understanding, providers may struggle to deliver responsive, respectful, and bias-free care.
This session will explore the collective and ongoing impact of historical trauma and examine how culturally safe, trauma-informed approaches can improve care delivery. Participants will gain insight into structural determinants of health, institutional inequities and the importance of self-awareness in providing equitable, patient-centered care.
Missing & Murdered Indigenous People: Insights from the Transit Cooperative Research Program Planning, & National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Aaron A. Payment, EdD
Join us for a free webinar focused on improving the cross-system response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP).
Professionals across health care, law enforcement and community systems often work within fragmented frameworks where MMIP data is inconsistent, underreported or difficult to interpret. Many practitioners lack familiarity with federal guidance, including Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) consultation prompts, and have limited awareness of investigative resources such as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). In addition, transportation-related safety planning strategies that support early detection and prevention are often underutilized.
This session will explore how federal guidance, data systems, investigative tools and safety-focused planning intersect in MMIP response. Participants will gain practical insight into how to interpret MMIP-related data, apply available federal resources and strengthen coordination across agencies to support earlier identification of risk and more consistent intervention.
The webinar will also examine how historical and intergenerational trauma, along with federal Indian policy, continue to influence data collection, identity reporting and access to services. Understanding these factors is critical to improving outcomes and ensuring equitable, culturally informed responses.
How Our Webinars Work
- Webinars are hosted live via Zoom Webinar.
- You can join from any device; computer, tablet, or phone.
- Each session typically lasts 60-90 minutes, including Q&A.
- Participate in live Q&A with expert presenters.
- Use the Q&A box or chat (depending on session format).
- Some sessions may include polls or interactive components.
- Live closed captions are available in all webinars for improved accessibility.
CE credit is available for attending the full webinar. To earn credit:
- Register using the Zoom webinar link for each session.
- Attend the full live session.
- Complete a brief post-webinar evaluation (link provided at the end of the session).
Certificates of Attendance and CE Certificates will be emailed within 1 day of completing the evaluation.
Please note: Social Worker CEs are issued separately by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and may take up to 90 days to process. If you do not receive your Social Worker CE after 90 days, please contact us at forensicnursing@tamu.edu.
- Each webinar requires individual registration.
- Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.
- Can’t find your link? Check your spam/junk folder or contact forensicnursing@tamu.edu.
- Download Zoom ahead of time: zoom.us/download
- Join 5–10 minutes early to test your connection.
- Closed Captioning: All live webinars include real-time closed captions. You can turn them on by selecting the “CC” (Closed Caption) icon in the Zoom toolbar.
- Transcripts: Our webinars also include live transcripts that appear alongside the presentation.
- Audio Accessibility: Participants can adjust speaker volume or connect assistive listening devices using their system audio settings.
- Keyboard Navigation: Zoom supports full keyboard shortcuts for screen readers and navigation.
- Visual Adjustments: You can use Zoom’s “View Options” to enlarge slides, adjust contrast, or enter full-screen mode for improved visibility.
- Need Assistance? If you require accessibility accommodations beyond those provided, please contact us at forensicnursing@tamu.edu.
On-Demand Recorded Webinars
Looking to earn continuing education credit by watching past webinars? All recordings are available through our Canvas LMS. To get started, simply complete the Registration Form to enroll in the CEFN On-Demand Webinars course.
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Under the Nails: Fingernails in Forensic Evidence Collection and Investigations
03/24/26 – Coleen Thoene
The Legal Edge: Behind the Witness Stand with Scenarios and Testimony Tactics for Healthcare Providers
03/05/26 – Jamie Coleman, RSPS
The Value of Lived Experience: A Deep Dive Into Recovery Peer Support
02/11/26 – Waylon "Pee" Pahona Jr. & Johanna Corpeno
Live Life Powerfully: Healing Trauma
01/14/26 – Dr. Margaret Moss
What You Need to Know: “Indians” 101–Present
12/11/25 – Vangie Barefoot
Consent in the Military Setting
11/20/25 – Jim Warne
Indigenous Perspective of Health and Wellness
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Trauma Informed or Not? Rethinking Our Patient Care
10/02/25 – Dr. Dayong Lee
Toxic Truths: Uncovering the Hidden Impact of Drug and Alcohol Ingestion
09/30/25 – Dr. Isaac M. Saldivar
Mindfulness Techniques for Providers
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Safety Protocol for Healthcare Professionals
09/23/25 – Krista Varney
Safety Planning Considerations with Pregnant and Postpartum People
09/22/25 – Dr. Stacey Mitchell
How Trauma Affects the Brain and Memory
09/17/25 – Dr. Margaret Moss
History You Never Knew
09/15/25 – Dr. Marissa Gough & Dr. Savannah Larimore
Maternal Health Challenges and Maternal Mortality in Texas: Understanding the Statistics and Impacts
09/10/25 – Dr. Heather Clark
What is Community Health
08/27/25 – Dr. Paul Thomas Clements
Motivational Interviewing: Working with Offenders
06/26/25 – Beth Willhite
Data-Driven Compassion: Transforming the Future of Forensic Nursing
05/15/25 – Dr. Paul Thomas Clements
Silent Shadows: Unmasking the Menace of Stalking
05/13/25 – Rose Luna
The Role of the Sexual Assault Advocate: Gateway to Collaboration, Coordination, and Successful Outcomes for Survivor-Patients
05/06/25 – Dr. Laurie Charles
The Truths of Trauma-Informed Care
04/09/25 – Dr. Paul Thomas Clements
When Life and Death Collide: Mothers Who Kill Their Children (Filicide)
04/01/25 – Beth Willhite
Quality in Healthcare
03/25/25 – Coleen Thoene
PYT v. Smith - A Domestic Violence Case Study
03/05/25 – Dr. Cassidy Doucet
Empowering Resilience: Communication Strategies to Support Mothers After Trauma
02/05/25 – Andrea & Angela
Family CARE Portfolio – A Family Empowerment Tool: Overview and User Feedback
01/21/25 – Anna Nasset
Stalking: Slow Motion Homicide
11/21/24 – Dr. Cody Bruce
Honoring Histories, Healing Communities: Cultural Sensitivity and Historical Trauma in Healthcare
11/13/24 – Coleen Thoene
Sovereignty & Safety: Navigating the Never Ending Maze of Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country
10/07/24 – Diana Faugno
Hiding in Plain Sight: Non-Fatal Strangulation
09/18/24 – Dr. Laurie Charles
Empathy, Suicide, and Childhood Trauma: Two Forensic Nurses’ Lived Experience with Traumatic Stress
09/11/24 – Antoinette Janson
Documentation Do's and Don’ts for Forensic Healthcare Providers: Inclusive Practices for American Indian and Alaskan Native Populations
08/29/24 – Dr. Robin Page & Courtnay Randleman
Nurse-Family Partnership: A Community-Based Intervention for At-Risk Mothers, Children, and Families
08/27/24 – Rose Luna
The Power of Partnership: Enhancing Forensic Care through Community Collaboration
08/21/24 – Dr. Jodie Gary
Overview of Problematic Substance Use with a Focus on Opioids
08/07/24 – Marisa Miakonda Cummings
Missing and Murdered Indigenous People: A Public Health Approach to Address Violence Against Native People
07/18/24 – Crystal Garcia & Jennifer Mudge
Exploring the Intersections of Domestic & Sexual Violence, Substance Use, and Pregnancy: A Framework for Understanding and Response
07/17/24 – Stephanie de Jongh and Mysti Gaspard
Informed Consent and the Medical Forensic Exam
05/08/24 – Dr. Paul Thomas Clements
Empathetic Examinations: Implementing Trauma-Informed Care in Forensic Healthcare
05/06/24 – Dr. Elizabeth Dowdell
Bringing Light to the Shadows: Addressing the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
04/26/24 – Val Sievers
Back to Basics: Best Practice Approaches for the Pediatric Medical Forensic Exam
04/24/24 – Dr. Laurie Charles & Diana Faugno
Innovative Forensic Evidence Collection to Inform Prioritized DNA Processing
03/28/24 – Dr. Deb St. Germain
Injury Identification: Techniques and Tools for Forensic Documentation
03/26/24 – Justin Wood
Expert Witness Excellence – Courtroom Testimony Strategies for Medical Forensic Examiners
02/27/24 – Dr. Zachary Sartor
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Pregnancy