CE Courses for Counseling

According to recent research and statistics, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD)s are highly prominent in the Latina immigrant community. Furthermore, it has been extremely difficult to identify PMADs and to offer traditional treatment protocols and interventions. Many cultural norms and socio-political and economic barriers influence the recognition of PMADs and access to services. This presentation will review various cultural beliefs and social barriers that prevent identification and treatment. Additionally, there will be a discussion about potentially effective and non-traditional approaches to working with vulnerable Latina clients. Finally, a proposal of culturally responsive models will be provided as a therapeutic framework.

This course reviews present day diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders, and the relationship between addiction theory and practice. Contemporary sociological theories are outlined, with an exploration of the history of addiction in societies. A multi-level, holistic theoretical approach is introduced to inform the design of policy and interventions.

This course is intended to explore strategies to engage parents and change parenting approaches for children displaying oppositional behavior.

This course explores Psychological First Aid (PFA) concepts, how best to use PFA to support survivor needs, and self-care strategies for responders.

At times, communication can cause bumps in the road in any setting, especially when working on diverse and/or interdisciplinary teams. 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 explore how to repair a conversation when your intentions do not go as planned.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral diagnostic group in children and adolescents. Signs and symptoms emerge, in most cases, in the second year of life. However, all children are very active and tend to have short attention spans in the preschool years. Diagnosis must be carried out within the context of the range of typical behaviors at each age. Interventions also need to be age-appropriate. While ADHD is often referred to as a mental disorder, it may be far more useful to think of it as a developmental delay with intervention focused on the development of skills rather than the amelioration of a disorder.

This webinar is part one of a two-part series. An in-depth examination of the dynamics that contribute to an overrepresentation of foster youth and alumni involved in the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems is explored. In addition, specific attention is given to the ways that the foster care and criminal justice systems model one another.

Infant Mental Health (IMH) offers a comprehensive framework and highly effective therapeutic approach for working with young children and their families. This course will describe the IMH principles and highlight key strategies to effectively support families with young children. Moreover, this course will also include therapeutic approaches for working with Latino children and their families.

Thanatology is the study of death and loss. This course examines death, grief, and loss and explores coping techniques, bereavement interventions, and the use of therapeutic exposure in traumatic grief.

This course explores the fundamentals of impactful verbal communication, including thoughtful word choice and tone to convey intended meaning. By honing language and style elements, participants will learn to craft messages that engage audiences, express ideas clearly, and speak with more confidence.