Professional development events for financial educators

The Association of Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE) is offering a series of professional development webinars. The association is graciously offering Consumer Action network partners the opportunity to register at the AFCPE® member rate.

 AFCPE-certified  professionals may earn CEUs for attending both events.

Coaching in Crisis: Developing Resilience for Trauma Informed Practice

Instructor: Dr. Donielle Prince and Saundra Davis, nationally recognized coach and financial educator

May 30, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET

Working with people who are experiencing chronic stress can have an impact on those providing services, in just about any field. There are several terms for this impact: "burnout", "compassion fatigue", "vicarious trauma" and "secondary traumatic stress" have all been used to reference the signs that a professional is experiencing overwhelming stress in their work. It is critical to recognize the signs of stress and have a resilience plan in place so that this stress does not take such a toll that diminishes interest, motivation, and satisfaction in the work. This presentation will define the term "vicarious trauma", help participants recognize the signs, and share strategies for developing a personal and professional resilience plan that can enhance the capacity of financial coaches to serve their clients. 

1 CEUs for AFCPE®certified professionals. 1 CEUs for CFP® professionals. Approved for Coaching CEUs.

Difficult Dialogues in Personal Finance: Reversing the Financial Implications of Redlining and Subprime Lending

Instructor: Schane Coker, AFC®

June 7 and 14, 11:30 a.m-1 p.m. ET

This series will engage and educate financial professionals about redlining, subprime lending, and the detrimental effects each continues to have on financial literacy within the African American community, including lack of access to property ownership. Attendees will learn how to effectively engage with current and potential clients through education, and action planning to lessen or reverse the historical effects that redlining and subprime lending have had in African American communities.

Series approved for 3 CEUs for AFCPE® and CFP® certified professionals.