CEHive Blog
Guides, tips, and news to help mental health professionals navigate CE requirements, license renewal, and continuing education.
Free CE for Social Workers in Texas
A practical guide to Texas social work CE requirements and where licensed social workers (LMSW/LCSW) can find free, board-accepted continuing education hours.
Online CE for LPCs: A Guide to Free and Approved Options
How Licensed Professional Counselors can find free, NBCC-approved online continuing education, understand self-study limits, and renew with confidence.
Why CE Requirements Vary by State — and What It Means for License Renewal
Each state licensing board sets its own continuing education rules. Here's why those standards differ, what's changing, and how to stay ahead of renewal requirements no matter where you practice.
How to Track State CE Requirement Changes (and Never Get Surprised at Renewal)
Boards update continuing education rules more often than you'd think. Here's a practical system for catching requirement changes early and keeping your renewal on track.
Telehealth CE for Mental Health Professionals: What the Current Evidence Requires
Telehealth has become a permanent feature of mental health practice. Research on telehealth efficacy, ethical competency, and interstate regulation has grown substantially, and CE requirements are catching up. Here is what the evidence says clinicians need to know.
California CE Requirements for Mental Health Professionals: A Complete 2026 Guide
California has some of the most detailed and specific CE requirements for mental health professionals in the United States. This guide reviews current BBS requirements, one-time training mandates, and how to find free CE that meets California standards.
Free CE for New Mental Health Licensees: Evidence-Based Guidance for Your First Renewal Cycle
The first license renewal cycle is the most confusing for new clinicians. Research on professional socialization and continuing education effectiveness provides evidence-based guidance for navigating CE requirements from the start.
Five Evidence-Based Ways to Earn CE Credits Without Spending Money
Commercial CE providers charge $15–30 per credit hour. Research on continuing education effectiveness shows that many of the highest-quality CE options available to mental health professionals are also free. Here are five evidence-supported approaches.
Suicide Prevention CE: Evidence-Based Training Requirements for Mental Health Licensees
Mandatory suicide prevention CE is expanding across state licensing boards. Research on clinician training effectiveness, risk assessment tools, and safe messaging guidelines informs which CE frameworks offer the strongest evidence base.
LCSW vs. LMFT vs. LPC: How CE Requirements Differ Across Mental Health Licenses
Clinicians holding multiple licenses — or considering a second one — need to understand how CE requirements differ between LCSW, LMFT, and LPC credentials. Research on professional identity and licensure regulation clarifies what these differences mean in practice.
How to Track CE Hours for License Renewal: A Research-Backed System
Most license renewal failures are not caused by a lack of CE options — they result from poor tracking habits. Research on professional learning and self-regulation offers evidence-based strategies for managing your CE throughout the renewal cycle.
Top Free Ethics CE Courses for Mental Health Professionals: What the Evidence Says
Ethics CE is universally required by state licensing boards, yet research shows clinicians often struggle to find quality, board-approved options at no cost. This evidence-based guide reviews the best free ethics CE available in 2026.