Social Worker Trainings and Resources
Clinical education, continuing education, and professional development from one of Metro Detroit's most experienced voices in inclusive addiction care and behavioral health.
Mark McMillan, LMSW, CAADC brings the same depth of clinical knowledge and lived experience that shapes his work with clients to a growing body of professional training and speaking work. As a seasoned presenter at local, state, and national levels, Mark is passionate about equipping clinicians, organizations, and teams with practical, culturally competent tools they can put to work immediately.
Whether you're looking for continuing education for your clinical staff, a keynote or breakout session for your conference, or a tailored diversity and inclusion training for your organization — Mark can build something that fits.
Training Topics
Mark is available to present on a wide range of topics including:
Addiction & Out-of-Control Behavior Evidence-based approaches to understanding and treating chemical addiction, behavioral addiction, and process addiction — including emerging frameworks for sex addiction, pornography addiction, and technology misuse.
LGBTQ+-Affirming Care in Clinical Settings Practical tools for clinicians working with LGBTQ+ clients, including affirming language, identity-informed assessment, and navigating the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity with addiction, trauma, and mental health.
Microaggressions & Inclusion Training for clinical and non-clinical teams on recognizing and addressing microaggressions, building inclusive language practices, and creating environments where marginalized clients and staff feel genuinely safe and respected.
Ethics in Substance Abuse Treatment Ethics training for addiction counselors and social workers covering professional standards, boundary issues, and the unique ethical considerations that arise in substance use disorder treatment.
Trauma-Informed Care An introduction to the SAMHSA Trauma-Informed Care framework and its practical application in behavioral health, addiction treatment, and organizational settings.
Oppressed & Specialty Populations Clinical considerations for working with historically underserved communities — including LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and others navigating the intersection of systemic oppression and mental health.
Opening Up Relationships & Non-Traditional Relationship Structures Training for clinicians and organizations on affirming care for clients in non-monogamous, polyamorous, and other non-traditional relationship structures.
Formats Available
Mark is available for:
- Full-day and half-day workshops
- Conference keynotes and breakout sessions
- Corporate diversity and inclusion trainings
- Continuing education (CEU) presentations for clinical teams
- Virtual and in-person formats
Continuing Education
Mark is a staff trainer with Core Learning, a Michigan-based continuing education organization offering virtual training for clinicians. Upcoming training dates and topics will be posted here as they are confirmed.
Interested in Working with Mark?
Whether you're looking to fulfill continuing education requirements, deepen your clinical skills, or explore a specific training topic for your team — reach out directly. Mark is happy to have a conversation about what might be a good fit.
