For Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Educational Psychologists licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, the board accepts courses by NBCC approved providers. Continued has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7484. To find approved courses, select NBCC from the Association menu.
The California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC) requires provider approval. Continued is an approved provider #CP40 206 C 0422. To find approved courses, select ACCBC from the Association menu.
The CADTP California SUD Counselor Certification Agency (CADTP) requires provider approval. Continued is an approved provider #241. To find approved courses, select CADTP from the Association menu.
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For all other professionals, please check with your state board for current requirements. Professionals are responsible for ensuring that they complete courses relevant to their credential and scope of practice.
1/counseling/ceus/course/trauma-suicide-risk-in-veteran-1978Trauma & Suicide Risk in Veteran PopulationsThis course provides an overview of the well-being of Veterans in America, including physical and mental health. The role of trauma is discussed in relation to mental health outcomes such as suicide and increased risk of adverse social determinants of health. Aspects of trauma-informed care that address the unique needs of the Veteran population are presented as they relate to individual and societal-level interventions.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingTrauma & Suicide Risk in Veteran PopulationsThis course provides an overview of the well-being of Veterans in America, including physical and mental health. The role of trauma is discussed in relation to mental health outcomes such as suicide and increased risk of adverse social determinants of health. Aspects of trauma-informed care that address the unique needs of the Veteran population are presented as they relate to individual and societal-level interventions.1978OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 General; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Suicide Prevention, CE Broker #20-1231504; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IA (IBC)/1.0 Special Populations; IACET/0.1; IL (ICB)/1.0 Counselor II, Preventionist II, CARS II, CODP I, CODP II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CRSS I, CRSS II, CPRS I, CPRS II, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS I, CVSS II; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Clinical Intake And Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Counseling Services; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This course provides an overview of the well-being of Veterans in America, including physical and mental health. The role of trauma is discussed in relation to mental health outcomes such as suicide and increased risk of adverse social determinants of health. Aspects of trauma-informed care that address the unique needs of the Veteran population are presented as they relate to individual and societal-level interventions.
2/counseling/ceus/course/balancing-self-determination-and-ethical-1976Balancing Self-Determination and Ethical Obligations: Navigating Client Rights vs. External RequestsBalancing the diverse thoughts, preferences, and requests of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, family caregivers, and paid staff can be complex. This webinar will explore key considerations for navigating clients' rights in relation to family and agency expectations. Ethical dilemmas will be addressed, with a focus on proactively understanding and managing these challenges in professional practice.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingBalancing Self-Determination and Ethical Obligations: Navigating Client Rights vs. External RequestsBalancing the diverse thoughts, preferences, and requests of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, family caregivers, and paid staff can be complex. This webinar will explore key considerations for navigating clients' rights in relation to family and agency expectations. Ethical dilemmas will be addressed, with a focus on proactively understanding and managing these challenges in professional practice.1976OnlinePT60M
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, MSW, LMSW, Hailee Lauritzen, DHSc, MSW, LSW
Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 3:00 pm EST
Course: #1976Level: Intermediate1 Hour
ASWB ACE/1.0 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Ethics, CE Broker #20-1271193; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IA (IBC)/1.0 Ethics; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
Balancing the diverse thoughts, preferences, and requests of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, family caregivers, and paid staff can be complex. This webinar will explore key considerations for navigating clients' rights in relation to family and agency expectations. Ethical dilemmas will be addressed, with a focus on proactively understanding and managing these challenges in professional practice.
3/counseling/ceus/course/when-identities-in-conflict-clinical-1829When Identities Are In Conflict: Clinical Practice and Ethical Considerations With LGBT Religious ClientsSexual-religious conflict, characterized by perceived incompatibility between one’s religion and one’s sexuality, can be accompanied by intense cognitive dissonance, shame, and mental health problems. This course explores the intersections of religion and sexual diversity, with an emphasis on guiding clinicians in helping clients work through common presenting problems in therapy. Ethical considerations are discussed.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingWhen Identities Are In Conflict: Clinical Practice and Ethical Considerations With LGBT Religious ClientsSexual-religious conflict, characterized by perceived incompatibility between one’s religion and one’s sexuality, can be accompanied by intense cognitive dissonance, shame, and mental health problems. This course explores the intersections of religion and sexual diversity, with an emphasis on guiding clinicians in helping clients work through common presenting problems in therapy. Ethical considerations are discussed.1829OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Ethics, Cultural Diversity, CE Broker #20-1226418; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IA (IBC)/1.0 Special Populations; IACET/0.1; IL (ICB)/1.0 Counselor II, Preventionist II, CARS II, CODP II, PCGC I, CCJP II, CAAP II, CRSS I, CRSS II, CPRS I, CPRS II, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services, Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
Sexual-religious conflict, characterized by perceived incompatibility between one’s religion and one’s sexuality, can be accompanied by intense cognitive dissonance, shame, and mental health problems. This course explores the intersections of religion and sexual diversity, with an emphasis on guiding clinicians in helping clients work through common presenting problems in therapy. Ethical considerations are discussed.
4/counseling/ceus/course/suicide-prevention-for-health-professionals-2004Suicide Prevention for Health Professionals: Awareness and ScreeningThis introductory course offers healthcare professionals essential knowledge and resources for suicide prevention. It includes an evidence-based overview of suicide epidemiology, focusing on at-risk groups, risk factors, and warning signs. Participants will explore key considerations for implementing suicide screenings and review current screening tools. The course also covers best practices for suicide-related terminology and provides a comprehensive list of additional resources. By the end of the course, participants will have the foundational information and tools to begin developing a suicide prevention program in their workplace.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingSuicide Prevention for Health Professionals: Awareness and ScreeningThis introductory course offers healthcare professionals essential knowledge and resources for suicide prevention. It includes an evidence-based overview of suicide epidemiology, focusing on at-risk groups, risk factors, and warning signs. Participants will explore key considerations for implementing suicide screenings and review current screening tools. The course also covers best practices for suicide-related terminology and provides a comprehensive list of additional resources. By the end of the course, participants will have the foundational information and tools to begin developing a suicide prevention program in their workplace.2004OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 Clinical; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Suicide Prevention, Counseling Theories, Counseling Techniques, CE Broker #20-1278314; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Clinical Intake And Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This introductory course offers healthcare professionals essential knowledge and resources for suicide prevention. It includes an evidence-based overview of suicide epidemiology, focusing on at-risk groups, risk factors, and warning signs. Participants will explore key considerations for implementing suicide screenings and review current screening tools. The course also covers best practices for suicide-related terminology and provides a comprehensive list of additional resources. By the end of the course, participants will have the foundational information and tools to begin developing a suicide prevention program in their workplace.
5/counseling/ceus/course/moral-good-versus-and-ethical-1983Moral Good Versus Moral and Ethical Duty in Mental Health Practice: Shoulds, Shalls, and What-IfsWhen faced with complex ethical situations, mental health professionals often turn to their professional codes of ethics for guidance. One of the challenges in interpreting these codes is differentiating “moral goods” and “moral duties.” This webinar offers participants insights into how to distinguish these concepts, including the implications of this distinction for ethical decision-making in everyday practice. As mental health professionals, it’s important not only to meet our baseline obligations, but also reach towards the highest aspirations of our professions.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingMoral Good Versus Moral and Ethical Duty in Mental Health Practice: Shoulds, Shalls, and What-IfsWhen faced with complex ethical situations, mental health professionals often turn to their professional codes of ethics for guidance. One of the challenges in interpreting these codes is differentiating “moral goods” and “moral duties.” This webinar offers participants insights into how to distinguish these concepts, including the implications of this distinction for ethical decision-making in everyday practice. As mental health professionals, it’s important not only to meet our baseline obligations, but also reach towards the highest aspirations of our professions.1983OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Ethics, CE Broker #20-1273185; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IA (IBC)/1.0 Ethics; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
When faced with complex ethical situations, mental health professionals often turn to their professional codes of ethics for guidance. One of the challenges in interpreting these codes is differentiating “moral goods” and “moral duties.” This webinar offers participants insights into how to distinguish these concepts, including the implications of this distinction for ethical decision-making in everyday practice. As mental health professionals, it’s important not only to meet our baseline obligations, but also reach towards the highest aspirations of our professions.
6/counseling/ceus/course/drug-culture-and-culture-recovery-2003Drug Culture and the Culture of RecoveryThis course introduces the concepts of drug culture and recovery culture. Cultural norms, values, and attitudes in different drug cultures are defined. Broader cultural and societal factors are discussed as they relate to substance abuse, and the culture of recovery is explained in contrast to drug culture.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingDrug Culture and the Culture of RecoveryThis course introduces the concepts of drug culture and recovery culture. Cultural norms, values, and attitudes in different drug cultures are defined. Broader cultural and societal factors are discussed as they relate to substance abuse, and the culture of recovery is explained in contrast to drug culture.2003OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 Cultural Competence; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Cultural Diversity, Pain & Symptom Management, Counseling Theories, Knowledge Of Sociological Factors, General Substance Use Counseling, CE Broker #20-1275880; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This course introduces the concepts of drug culture and recovery culture. Cultural norms, values, and attitudes in different drug cultures are defined. Broader cultural and societal factors are discussed as they relate to substance abuse, and the culture of recovery is explained in contrast to drug culture.
7/counseling/ceus/course/role-self-in-marriage-and-1831The Role of the Self in Marriage and Family: Exploring Self-Verification TheoryThis course will delve into the role of the self in marriage and family therapy, with a focus on self-verification theory and its implications for working with married couples and families in a clinical setting. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies for understanding the self within the context of family dynamics. The course will also address how self-verification processes influence relationship dynamics and familial interactions, shedding light on effective therapeutic interventions.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingThe Role of the Self in Marriage and Family: Exploring Self-Verification TheoryThis course will delve into the role of the self in marriage and family therapy, with a focus on self-verification theory and its implications for working with married couples and families in a clinical setting. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies for understanding the self within the context of family dynamics. The course will also address how self-verification processes influence relationship dynamics and familial interactions, shedding light on effective therapeutic interventions.1831OnlinePT120M
CA (CAADE)/2.0; CA (CADTP)/2.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/2.0; CE Broker/2.0 Social And Cultural Foundations, Counseling Theories, Counseling, CE Broker #20-1226422; CE Hours/2.0; CT (CCB)/2.0; GA (ADACBGA)/2.0; IA (IBC)/2.0 Special Populations; IACET/0.2; IL (ICB)/2.0 Counselor II, Preventionist II, CARS II, CODP II, PCGC I, CCJP II, CAAP II, CRSS I, CRSS II, CPRS I, CPRS II, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II; MO (MCB)/2.0; NAADAC/2.0 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/2.0; NY-Contact Hours/2.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/2.0; OK (OBLADC)/2.0
This course will delve into the role of the self in marriage and family therapy, with a focus on self-verification theory and its implications for working with married couples and families in a clinical setting. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies for understanding the self within the context of family dynamics. The course will also address how self-verification processes influence relationship dynamics and familial interactions, shedding light on effective therapeutic interventions.
8/counseling/ceus/course/principles-and-practices-in-culturally-1992Principles and Practices in Culturally Competent SupervisionResponsiveness to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues is especially important when working with students and clients who hold marginalized identities. Culturally competent clinical supervision encompasses awareness of systemic oppression in healthcare, attention to supervisor-supervisee dynamics through the lenses of power and privilege, and a critical analysis of the significance of race and culture in mental health practice. This course describes frameworks for multicultural supervision and provides supervisors with tools for maximizing cultural responsiveness.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingPrinciples and Practices in Culturally Competent SupervisionResponsiveness to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues is especially important when working with students and clients who hold marginalized identities. Culturally competent clinical supervision encompasses awareness of systemic oppression in healthcare, attention to supervisor-supervisee dynamics through the lenses of power and privilege, and a critical analysis of the significance of race and culture in mental health practice. This course describes frameworks for multicultural supervision and provides supervisors with tools for maximizing cultural responsiveness.1992OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 Cultural Competence; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Supervision, Cultural Diversity, Knowledge Of Sociological Factors, CE Broker #20-1270348; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services, Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
Responsiveness to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues is especially important when working with students and clients who hold marginalized identities. Culturally competent clinical supervision encompasses awareness of systemic oppression in healthcare, attention to supervisor-supervisee dynamics through the lenses of power and privilege, and a critical analysis of the significance of race and culture in mental health practice. This course describes frameworks for multicultural supervision and provides supervisors with tools for maximizing cultural responsiveness.
9/counseling/ceus/course/strategies-for-treating-ptsd-part-1830Strategies for Treating PTSD Part 2This course dives more deeply into working with fight, flight, freeze, and collapse in PTSD with concrete, effective strategies. In Part 2 participants will gain competency in treating PTSD through video demonstrations and experiential learning.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingStrategies for Treating PTSD Part 2This course dives more deeply into working with fight, flight, freeze, and collapse in PTSD with concrete, effective strategies. In Part 2 participants will gain competency in treating PTSD through video demonstrations and experiential learning.1830OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 Clinical; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Techniques, Counseling, CE Broker #20-1226420; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IA (IBC)/1.0 Counseling, Counseling Theories; IACET/0.1; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Treatment Plan, Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This course dives more deeply into working with fight, flight, freeze, and collapse in PTSD with concrete, effective strategies. In Part 2 participants will gain competency in treating PTSD through video demonstrations and experiential learning.
10/counseling/ceus/course/play-and-educational-readiness-supporting-1791Play and Educational Readiness: How Supporting Play in Children Can Promote Educational Readiness in Young ChildrenClients who are parents often express concerns about how to help their child be prepared to enter Kindergarten. This is often done by focusing on teaching children how to read or count. This course explores why and how allowing children to engage in play, especially child-centered play, is a critical component of fostering educational readiness in children. This course will also teach participants how to teach basic filial play therapy skills to parents/caregivers to promote therapeutic play between parents and children.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingPlay and Educational Readiness: How Supporting Play in Children Can Promote Educational Readiness in Young ChildrenClients who are parents often express concerns about how to help their child be prepared to enter Kindergarten. This is often done by focusing on teaching children how to read or count. This course explores why and how allowing children to engage in play, especially child-centered play, is a critical component of fostering educational readiness in children. This course will also teach participants how to teach basic filial play therapy skills to parents/caregivers to promote therapeutic play between parents and children.1791OnlinePT61.0002M
CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Human Growth And Development, Knowledge Of Human Growth And Development, Counseling, CE Broker #20-1206084; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IA (IBC)/1.0 Special Populations; IACET/0.1; IL (ICB)/1.0 Counselor II, Preventionist II, CARS II, CODP II, CODP III, PCGC II, CCJP II, CRSS I, CRSS II, CPRS I, CPRS II, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
Clients who are parents often express concerns about how to help their child be prepared to enter Kindergarten. This is often done by focusing on teaching children how to read or count. This course explores why and how allowing children to engage in play, especially child-centered play, is a critical component of fostering educational readiness in children. This course will also teach participants how to teach basic filial play therapy skills to parents/caregivers to promote therapeutic play between parents and children.
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