{"id":2991,"date":"2026-05-26T19:43:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T19:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/?page_id=2991"},"modified":"2026-05-27T21:11:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:11:44","slug":"institute-for-behavioral-health-wellness-training-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/professional-development\/institute-for-behavioral-health-and-wellness-training\/institute-for-behavioral-health-wellness-training-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Institute FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bannerheight300 hero-bwnb bpcc blockspacebottom overlay-image-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/FAQs.png)\"><div class=\"smaller-banner\"><div class=\"bannerheight300 bpcc smaller-banner-image-container site-width\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/FAQs.png)\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgforsmallscrn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/FAQs.png\"\/><\/div><div class=\"heroNavBar blockspacebottom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/professional-development\/institute-for-behavioral-health-and-wellness-training\/institute-for-behavioral-health-and-wellness-training\/\" class=\"heroNavBarButton\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\">About Us <span class=\"sublabel\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/sl\/iAVRSDC\" class=\"heroNavBarButton\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\">Newsletter <span class=\"sublabel\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/professional-development\/institute-for-behavioral-health-and-wellness-training\/institute-for-behavioral-health-wellness-training-instructors\/\" class=\"heroNavBarButton\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\">Instructors <span class=\"sublabel\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/professional-development\/institute-for-behavioral-health-and-wellness-training\/all-programs\/\" class=\"heroNavBarButton\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\">All Programs <span class=\"sublabel\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/professional-development\/institute-for-behavioral-health-and-wellness-training\/institute-for-behavioral-health-wellness-training-faqs\/\" class=\"heroNavBarButton\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\">FAQs <span class=\"sublabel\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contribute Your Expertise or Suggest New Topics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I be considered for instructional opportunities at the Institute for Behavioral Health &amp; Wellness Training? What qualifications are required?\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bWe partner with experienced, credentialed professionals to develop and deliver programs based on market demand. Qualifications vary by topic area but typically include relevant professional licensure or certification (e.g., LSW, NBC-HWC, ACC, MCC, CHES) and an advanced degree such as an MS, PsyD, or PhD. Please contact us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ibhwt@uwsp.edu\">ibhwt@uwsp.edu<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;to start a conversation.\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I am interested in a topic th<\/strong><strong>at is not listed on your website. How can I share my idea?\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bHave an idea for a new program? We&#8217;d love to hear it! Please send your program suggestions or topic requests to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ibhwt@uwsp.edu\">ibhwt@uwsp.edu<\/a>, and our team will explore the possibilities.\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Partnership Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can my organization partner with the Institute&nbsp;for Behavioral Health &amp; Wellness Training\u200b?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bWe welcome organizational partnerships through shared programming, CEU\/CEC\/CE verification, continuing education and workforce development grants, conference exhibits, and sponsorships. Connect with us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ibwt@uwsp.edu\">ibwt@uwsp.edu<\/a>&nbsp;to discuss how we can work together.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200b\u200bCan my organization request customized or in-house training?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bYes! The Institute offers customized and in-house training options designed to meet your organization&#8217;s specific needs. Contact us at ibhwt@uwsp.edu to discuss your needs, potential topics, formats, and scheduling.\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Training &amp; Program Offerings\u200b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Institute for&nbsp;Behavioral Health &amp; Wellness Training\u200b&nbsp;programs and certificates offer continuing education credits?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200bYes. Most of our programs offer continuing education credits (CEU, CE, CEC, etc.), typically for social workers, certified health and wellness&nbsp;coaches, and\/or mental health&nbsp;counselors. Credit availability varies by course and profession\u2014please refer to individual program webpages for specific details.&nbsp;\u200b\u200b<br>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u200b\u200bDoes the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) allow Institute for Behavioral Health &amp; Wellness Training\u200b programs \u200bto be used to fulfill continuing education requirements for my profession?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clinical Substance Abuse Counselors: Yes, the policy can be reviewed on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dsps.wi.gov\/Pages\/Professions\/ClinicalSubstanceAbuseCounselor\/CE.aspx\">DSPS clinical substance abuse counselor webpage<\/a>\u200b. \u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychologists: Yes, the policy can be reviewed on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dsps.wi.gov\/Pages\/Professions\/Psychologist\/CE.aspx\">DSPS psychologist webpage<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriage &amp; Family Therapists: Yes, the policy can be reviewed on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dsps.wi.gov\/Pages\/Professions\/MFT\/CE.aspx\">DSPS marriage &amp; family therapist webpage\u200b<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Workers: Yes, the policy can be reviewed on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dsps.wi.gov\/Pages\/Professions\/SocialWorker\/CE.aspx\">DSPS social work webpage\u200b\u200b<\/a>.&nbsp;\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Registration &amp; Administrative Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who do I contact for registration questions?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For registration questions or assistance, please contact UW-Stevens Point Continuing Education (home of the Institute) at 715-346-3838 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:uwspceweb@uwsp.edu\">uwspceweb@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you offer scholarships, discounts or payment plans?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scholarships are not available; however, some programs offer payment plans or discounts. Please refer to individual program webpages for details.\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8bef542a wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/professional-development\/institute-for-behavioral-health-and-wellness-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"54\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Institute_Home.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-764\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/professional-development\/institute-for-behavioral-health-and-wellness-training\/institute-for-behavioral-health-and-wellness-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"54\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Institute_About.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-761\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/sl\/iAVRSDC\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"54\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Institute_Newsletter.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-766\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/professional-development\/institute-for-behavioral-health-and-wellness-training\/institute-for-behavioral-health-wellness-training-instructors\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"54\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Institute_Instructors.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-765\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/professional-development\/institute-for-behavioral-health-and-wellness-training\/all-programs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"54\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Institute_All-Programs.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-762\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/professional-development\/institute-for-behavioral-health-and-wellness-training\/institute-for-behavioral-health-wellness-training-faqs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"54\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/Institute_FAQ.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-763\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contribute Your Expertise or Suggest New Topics How can I be considered for instructional opportunities at the Institute for Behavioral Health &amp; Wellness Training? 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