CE Courses for Counseling

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) undoubtedly impact behavior. This webinar explores the ACEs Study and the connection between ACEs and biological responses. In addition, special attention is given to understanding behavior through the lens of ACEs and trauma-informed awareness.

This course is the second in a two-part series. This course explores trauma responses that impact first responders and how it can have a cumulative effect on their mental health, professionally and personally.

There are many inherent challenges of working with pregnant and parenting teens that include the risks of violence, substance use, and mental health issues. Adolescents confront typical developmental tasks which involve social, emotional, and academic success. The added stress of teen pregnancy and parenting increases their vulnerability. This workshop will describe an effective and comprehensive therapeutic model of intervention and prevention of subsequent trauma.

Trauma-informed approaches to working with LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system are essential. This webinar explores trauma-informed strategies and interventions for addressing substance use and addiction and survival adaptation. In addition, specific attention is given to examining the impact of family rejection and how to help youth to embrace their authentic selves.

Through this session, participants will explore the why, when, and how of using oral language interpreters during meetings, assessments and treatment sessions. Important qualities and qualifications of an interpreter will be discussed, as well as effective strategies that providers should employ when working with interpreters in their practice.

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 experiencing divorce based on their stages of development, as well as how to engage with parents safely.

This course is first in a two-part series. This course introduces trauma responses that impact first responders and how it can have a cumulative effect on their mental health professionally and personally.

Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidenced based clinical approach that focuses on change. This webinar explores the use of MI with homeless/foster youth who have been trafficked. This course is Part 1 of a two-part series. Part 2 of this series is available in the course library.

This webinar introduces participants to the foster care to prison pipeline and examines factors that make LGBTQ+ youth in care more vulnerable to criminal justice system involvement. In addition, this presentation will explore systemic and interpersonal factors that make LGBTQ+ youth more vulnerable to experiences of trafficking and exploitation.

Social media is widely used and can have a lasting impact on mental health. This webinar explores the impact of social media on mental health and how mental health professionals can work with clients to mitigate the impact.