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The Effect of ADHD on Adults: Providing Support to Clients and Their Loved Ones
November 26, 2024
While many often think of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as mainly impacting children and adolescents, millions of adults are affected by ADHD in adulthood. Living with ADHD can have... Read More
Clinical Mental Health
Eco-anxiety: Symptoms and Solutions
November 26, 2024
This course introduces learners to eco-anxiety, a growing phenomenon that describes intense worry about environmental injustices. Participants will explore diagnostic features and best practices for h... Read More
Clinical
Unpacking, Transforming and Healing Shame: Theory and Practice for Mental Health Practitioners
November 25, 2024
This course focuses on the powerful topic of shame, offering mental health practitioners insights and tools to support clients in overcoming shame-related challenges. Participants explore the underlyi... Read More
Clinical
Introduction to Sand Tray Therapy
November 25, 2024
Sand tray therapy is a form of expressive therapy that supports clients of all ages in expressing their feelings and experiences without requiring verbal language. In this course, participants will le... Read More
Art Therapy Clinical
Providing Behavioral Health Treatment to LGBTQ+ Populations: Introductory Ethical and Clinical Considerations
October 17, 2024
Learn introductory information on key terms, concepts, and empirical findings that will aid in providing effective psychotherapy and behavioral health treatment to LGBTQ+ clients across the lifespan.... Read More
Working with Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth: Navigating the Current Political Climate, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and Ethical Considerations
July 1, 2024
Learn about current research on transgender and gender-diverse youth, including WPATH standards for gender-affirming care and clinical guidelines focused on managing stressors in today's political cli... Read More
Recognizing and Identifying Teen Dating Violence
June 12, 2024
Learn about teen dating violence (TDV), including its definition, prevalence, risk factors, and impact on adolescents. Gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of TDV and the importance of preventi... Read More
The Psychology Behind the Need for Technology in U.S. Society
May 23, 2024
Explore the psychological drivers behind excessive technology engagement and gain strategies to help clients develop healthier tech habits. Read More
Clinical
Decoding Coercive Control: Advanced Strategies for Proficient Domestic Violence Assessment
May 3, 2024
Explore strategies for moving away from assessing domestic violence from an incident model approach to incorporate the patterns of coercive control into assessment. Read More
Clinical Domestic Violence
Person-in-Environment Amplified: Understanding the Role of ACEs in Clinical Conceptualization
April 8, 2024
This course will discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences as a clinical lens through which clinicians may understand the Environment of a client and its impact on their development, understanding of rela... Read More
Racism and Mental Health
March 12, 2024
Reviews disparities in mental health outcomes by race, focusing on race as a social construction and a social determinant of health. Learn about research on the impact of racism on mental health, occu... Read More
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Multicultural Issues
Promoting Executive Functioning Skills in Children and Adolescents
September 13, 2023
Executive functioning skills are largely predictive of academic success, with deficits related to several childhood disorders. This presentation provides an overview of what executive functioning skil... Read More
Understanding Communication Styles on Diverse Teams
July 31, 2023
This course explores how to diffuse difficult conversations when there are many standpoints present and what to do to turn a difficult conversation into a positive experience. It will additionally exp... Read More
Ethics
Supporting Children Who Have Been Affected by Divorce
July 26, 2023
Divorce is common therefore, practitioners need to understand how to work with children impacted by divorce effectively. This course provides a framework to assess and work with children who are exper... Read More
The Opioid Crisis: A Sociological Perspective
July 24, 2023
The social context of the opioid crisis, including societal-level contributing factors, as well as a holistic approach to addressing the crisis with applications to the health professional’s role. Read More
Understanding and Supporting Children and Teens with ADHD
June 14, 2023
An overview of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including common myths and neurodevelopmental basics. Read More
Streamlined Suicide Assessment & Safety Planning
January 2, 2023
The likelihood of mental health professionals encountering suicidal ideation in their work is high when serving diverse populations suffering from mental illness, trauma, and adversity. Assessment too... Read More
Balance Over Burnout for Mental Health Professionals
January 2, 2023
Mental health professionals are experiencing burnout at significant rates due to workplace demands and the current mental health crisis. This course identifies the signs of burnout seen in mental heal... Read More
When to Worry About a Child’s Worries
December 21, 2022
Learn about screening for pediatric anxiety, as well as differentiating developmentally-appropriate worries from clinical concerns. Diagnostic criteria for the most common pediatric anxiety disorders... Read More
Assessing and Treating Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
December 7, 2022
This course defines non-suicidal self-injury and dispels common myths about self-injury. This course also explores how to assess, safety plan, and treat non-suicidal self-injury. Read More