Hayley Myer • August 12, 2026

RCPA Shares Updated ​​​​​​​2026 Pre-Conference Webinar Series

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Hayley Myer

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August 12, 2026

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Why wait for September when you can begin obtaining CEs for the 2026 RCPA Conference as early as this month?


RCPA is proud to host several webinars as a prelude to our conference Power in Purpose: Promoting Possibilities. These webinars are free for all RCPA members. Certificates of Attendance are available to those who attend by contacting Cathy Barrick, and RCPA members who register for conference can request CEs for sessions attended in the CE packet, which will be available on the mobile app.


The full webinar series will be recorded and available on our mobile app alongside the CE packet as part of our educational offerings. However, those who do not register for the conference will only be able to view these webinars by registering and attending the day of the session. 


View the listing below and register today! Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for additional details, or visit the Conference website for information on workshops, sponsors, exhibitors, and more! 


View the full listing and register below:


The Importance of Assistive Technology, Funding Challenges, and Solutions

Monday, August 17, 2026

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Speaker: Will Hall, CEO, Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation

Register Here

​​​​During this webinar, attendees will learn the importance of assistive technology (AT), specifically how to identify the need for AT that is not always obvious. Funding for technology can also present a challenge, and attendees will learn how to find resources to pay for AT and navigate the funding gaps that exist.


Marijuana and the Current State of the Union: Let’s Get in the Weeds…

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Speaker: Eric Rodriguez, LMSW, CAADC, Corporate Director, Caron Treatment Centers

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​​​​​​​As cannabis legalization expands across the U.S., availability and public perception continue to shift. This session examines the current landscape of cannabis access and what these differences mean for individuals and organizations.


Staff Resilience: Building Organizational Strength in Turbulent Times

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Presenter: Kara Guerriero, MPH, CEO, INCITE Consulting Solutions

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​​​​Behavioral health organizations have a single product: hours of skilled and effective staff time. Every organization claims that “staff are our most important asset,” but few organizations have a deep and coherent “people plan” for building a healthy, engaged, and resilient workforce. This workshop will describe the ways that individual employee wellness and resilience serve as the cornerstone of organizational health and effectiveness as well as research proven strategies for building a culture of resilience. Specific strategies discussed will include: building more gratitude into the culture; strengthening social connection between staff; celebrating good moments; and encouraging a growth mindset. 


Is Your Agency a Learning Organization?

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Presenter: Tim Nolan, EdD, President, The Human Services Leadership Institute

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​​​​​​​Research has identified a learning organization as an entity that facilitates the continuous learning, growth, and development of all its members to consciously transform itself and adapt to changing environments. However, many human service organizations fall short in creating this outcome. Join leadership expert Tim Nolan, EdD, as he facilitates this session to help improve your organization.

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