Webinar: Ethics Series: Building Distress Tolerance for Making Mistakes (March 2026)
Join us for a free webinar March 24, 2026 1-2pm
About the session
Mistakes are an inevitable part of advocacy work—yet for many advocates, even small missteps can trigger intense distress, shame, self-doubt, or fear of causing further harm. This webinar explores how to navigate those moments with integrity, emotional regulation, and resilience. Participants will learn why distress tolerance is an essential ethical skill: it helps us stay grounded, take responsibility without collapsing into self-blame, and remain effective in our roles even when things feel high-stakes.
Through practical strategies, reflective discussion, and real-world examples from advocacy settings, we will examine how perfectionism, fear of judgment, trauma exposure, and the urgency of our work make mistakes feel especially threatening. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to respond to mistakes in ways that uphold ethical practice, strengthen professionalism, and support long-term wellbeing in the field.
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A recording will be available after the webinar, but certificates are only available for those who attend live.
Access to On Demand Courses
Learners will have access to the course for 90 days
Unless otherwise specified, all courses offer 90 days of access. Generally speaking, The Advocacy Academy is happy to offer more time when a learner makes a request.
Note: Learners who purchase the "Ultimate Advocate Bundle" will have access to their courses for 1 year.
FAQ
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What can I expect from a "LIVE" course?
Upon purchase, you will have access to a learning platform with a welcome message, a Zoom link, and some resources to review. On the date of the live course, you will log in to your Thinkific account and click the link to the Zoom meeting. There is no pre-work required, but some resources (articles, videos, etc.) might be available for you to enjoy ahead of time. Learners will have access to the platform and it's resources for 1 month after the live event.
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What can I expect from an "on demand" course?
Upon purchase, you will have access to a learning platform with videos, exercises, quizzes, and articles. Complete the course materials at your own place. Some learners will finish in one sitting, while others may take several days or weeks. Learners will have access for 90 days (3 months) from the time of purchase, unless they have purchased a subscription package, which allows ongoing access beyond 3 months.
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I'm curious about the "custom" options. What are they?
The Advocacy Academy can build a course tailored to the needs of your organization/ team. The course can be designed in many different ways: (1) In Thinkific (like an on demand course), (2) Live on Zoom, or (3) Live onsite at your company/ organization. Email [email protected] to set up a meeting to discuss.
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Will I receive CEUs if I participate in a course?
If you are looking for CEUs for credentialed advocates, NACP or D-SAACP are the accrediting bodies for that certification. On their websites, they indicate that you do not need pre-approval for CEU courses that you may take. Anything related to victim advocacy should count. The staff at The Advocacy Academy can help with any documentation that you need. If you are looking for social work, nursing, or any other kind of CEUs, please contact your accrediting body to find out the requirements. Typically, we able to provide the proper documentation needed for professionals across many disciplines to receive CEUs. It might just require a little leg work!
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Can I enroll my entire team?
Yes. If you have a large group of people to enroll, email [email protected] for assistance. You can just send a list with each person's name and email address. We can upload it to the system, rather than entering them one at a time.
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How do I enroll in all of the courses at once?
From our homepage, find the option titled "Ultimate Advocate Bundle." You can enroll in all of the on demand courses at a discounted rate, and you will receive a year of access, rather than the standard 30 days that usually comes with an on demand course.
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I still have a question. What should I do?
Email [email protected]
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We offer LIVE trainings (on Zoom with an instructor) or On Demand (with no live instructor). Each course's title indicates if it is "LIVE" or "On Demand."
