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1/counseling/ceus/course/pain-management-and-addiction-navigating-1688Pain Management and Addiction/Substance Use Disorders: Navigating Use and AbuseThis course reviews the different pain categories to build a foundation on which to discuss the pain management challenges of people with a substance use disorder. During this course, learners learn strategies to help navigate the complexities of use and abuse.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingPain Management and Addiction/Substance Use Disorders: Navigating Use and AbuseThis course reviews the different pain categories to build a foundation on which to discuss the pain management challenges of people with a substance use disorder. During this course, learners learn strategies to help navigate the complexities of use and abuse.1688OnlinePT121.0002M
ASWB ACE/2.25 General; CA (CAADE)/2.0; CA (CADTP)/2.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/2.0; CE Broker/2.0 Pain & Symptom Management, Counseling Theories, Diagnosis Of Substance Use Disorder, CE Broker #20-1187648; CE Hours/2.0; CT (CCB)/2.0; GA (ADACBGA)/2.0; IACET/0.2; IL (ICB)/2.0 Counselor I, Counselor II, Preventionist I, Preventionist II, CARS I, CARS II, CODP I, CODP II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP I, CRSS II, CPRS I, CPRS II, MAATP I, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/2.0; MO (MCB)/2.0; NAADAC/2.0 Counseling Services, Pharmacology And Physiology; NBCC CE Hours/2.0; NY-Contact Hours/2.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/2.0 C1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/2.0; OK (OBLADC)/2.0
This course reviews the different pain categories to build a foundation on which to discuss the pain management challenges of people with a substance use disorder. During this course, learners learn strategies to help navigate the complexities of use and abuse.
2/counseling/ceus/course/achieving-resiliency-after-trauma-1705Achieving Resiliency After Trauma: Ways to Support Symptom ReliefThis course focuses on educating clinicians on interventions for trauma informed care. This course briefly delves into empirically researched interventions to help trauma survivors achieve growth after trauma.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingAchieving Resiliency After Trauma: Ways to Support Symptom ReliefThis course focuses on educating clinicians on interventions for trauma informed care. This course briefly delves into empirically researched interventions to help trauma survivors achieve growth after trauma.1705OnlinePT61.0002M
ASWB ACE/1.25 Clinical; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Theories, Counseling, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Mental Health Disorders, CE Broker #20-1188566; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (ICB)/1.0 Counselor II, Preventionist II, CARS II, CODP II, PCGC I, PCGC II, CCJP II, CRSS II, CPRS II, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 C2; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This course focuses on educating clinicians on interventions for trauma informed care. This course briefly delves into empirically researched interventions to help trauma survivors achieve growth after trauma.
3/counseling/ceus/course/the-psychology-behind-phobias-1627The Psychology Behind PhobiasThis course enhances the competency of behavioral health professionals in assessing and treating phobias. This course addresses common phobias and how to cope with them. Additionally, understanding the evolutionary reasoning behind fear will be addressed to help clinicians better understand drivers behind human motivation.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingThe Psychology Behind PhobiasThis course enhances the competency of behavioral health professionals in assessing and treating phobias. This course addresses common phobias and how to cope with them. Additionally, understanding the evolutionary reasoning behind fear will be addressed to help clinicians better understand drivers behind human motivation.1627OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 General; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Theories, Knowledge Of Treatment Issues, CE Broker #20-1180746; 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 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 TR1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This course enhances the competency of behavioral health professionals in assessing and treating phobias. This course addresses common phobias and how to cope with them. Additionally, understanding the evolutionary reasoning behind fear will be addressed to help clinicians better understand drivers behind human motivation.
4/counseling/ceus/course/gender-affirming-surgery-for-adults-1610Gender Affirming Surgery for Adults: Conducting Readiness EvaluationsThis course discusses diagnostic considerations for gender dysphoria and teaches compliance with the World Professional Association for Transgender Healthcare (WPATH) Standards of Care guidelines and the use of the Informed Consent Model for surgical readiness evaluations for adults. It includes comprehensive information on gender-affirming surgeries and provides clinical practice guidelines for evaluating individuals with comorbid psychiatric conditions. Guidelines for gender affirming letter writing are also covered. The goals are increasing clinician competency in utilizing evidence-based gender-affirming treatments for reducing gender dysphoria in transgender and gender diverse adults.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingGender Affirming Surgery for Adults: Conducting Readiness EvaluationsThis course discusses diagnostic considerations for gender dysphoria and teaches compliance with the World Professional Association for Transgender Healthcare (WPATH) Standards of Care guidelines and the use of the Informed Consent Model for surgical readiness evaluations for adults. It includes comprehensive information on gender-affirming surgeries and provides clinical practice guidelines for evaluating individuals with comorbid psychiatric conditions. Guidelines for gender affirming letter writing are also covered. The goals are increasing clinician competency in utilizing evidence-based gender-affirming treatments for reducing gender dysphoria in transgender and gender diverse adults.1610OnlinePT120M
ASWB ACE/2.25 Clinical; CA (CAADE)/2.0; CA (CADTP)/2.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/2.0; CE Broker/2.0 Cultural Diversity, Social And Cultural Foundations, Evaluation, CE Broker #20-1180784; CE Hours/2.0; CT (CCB)/2.0; GA (ADACBGA)/2.0; IACET/0.2; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/2.0; MO (MCB)/2.0; NAADAC/2.0 Clinical Assessment; NBCC CE Hours/2.0; NY-Contact Hours/2.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/2.0 TR1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/2.0; OK (OBLADC)/2.0
This course discusses diagnostic considerations for gender dysphoria and teaches compliance with the World Professional Association for Transgender Healthcare (WPATH) Standards of Care guidelines and the use of the Informed Consent Model for surgical readiness evaluations for adults. It includes comprehensive information on gender-affirming surgeries and provides clinical practice guidelines for evaluating individuals with comorbid psychiatric conditions. Guidelines for gender affirming letter writing are also covered. The goals are increasing clinician competency in utilizing evidence-based gender-affirming treatments for reducing gender dysphoria in transgender and gender diverse adults.
5/counseling/ceus/course/group-work-in-behavioral-health-1625Group Work in Behavioral Health: The Art of Group Facilitation, Part IIIThis is part 3 of a 3-part series. This 3-part series offers theory and group facilitation tools so clinicians can deepen their understanding and skill in group planning and facilitation in behavioral health settings. This webinar includes creating a safe space for participants, understanding and navigating group dynamics, issues of oppression and power, and self-awareness as a practitioner.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingGroup Work in Behavioral Health: The Art of Group Facilitation, Part IIIThis is part 3 of a 3-part series. This 3-part series offers theory and group facilitation tools so clinicians can deepen their understanding and skill in group planning and facilitation in behavioral health settings. This webinar includes creating a safe space for participants, understanding and navigating group dynamics, issues of oppression and power, and self-awareness as a practitioner.1625OnlinePT61.9998M
ASWB ACE/1.25 Clinical; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Techniques, Counseling, CE Broker #20-1178556; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MI (MCBAP)/1.0 Related; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 C3; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This is part 3 of a 3-part series. This 3-part series offers theory and group facilitation tools so clinicians can deepen their understanding and skill in group planning and facilitation in behavioral health settings. This webinar includes creating a safe space for participants, understanding and navigating group dynamics, issues of oppression and power, and self-awareness as a practitioner.
6/counseling/ceus/course/pain-symptom-management-in-behavioral-1612Pain & Symptom Management in Behavioral Health and Medical SettingsThis course will discuss the different types of pain and the symptoms related to each category and include information on the challenges of treating pain in the context of substance use. Participants will learn the importance of managing patients' expectations in pain and learn strategies to create an individualized, multimodal pain management plan.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingPain & Symptom Management in Behavioral Health and Medical SettingsThis course will discuss the different types of pain and the symptoms related to each category and include information on the challenges of treating pain in the context of substance use. Participants will learn the importance of managing patients' expectations in pain and learn strategies to create an individualized, multimodal pain management plan.1612OnlinePT121.0002M
ASWB ACE/2.25 General; CA (CAADE)/2.0; CA (CADTP)/2.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/2.0; CE Broker/2.0 Pain & Symptom Management, Counseling Theories, Knowledge Of Psychiatric Factors, CE Broker #20-1178550; CE Hours/2.0; CT (CCB)/2.0; GA (ADACBGA)/2.0; IACET/0.2; IL (ICB)/2.0 Counselor I, Counselor II, Preventionist I, Preventionist II, CARS I, CARS II, CODP I, CODP II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP I, CRSS I, CRSS II, CPRS I, CPRS II, MAATP I, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/2.0; MO (MCB)/2.0; NAADAC/2.0 Clinical Assessment, Counseling Services, Pharmacology And Physiology; NBCC CE Hours/2.0; NY-Contact Hours/2.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/2.0 C8; OK (LPC/LMFT)/2.0; OK (OBLADC)/2.0
This course will discuss the different types of pain and the symptoms related to each category and include information on the challenges of treating pain in the context of substance use. Participants will learn the importance of managing patients' expectations in pain and learn strategies to create an individualized, multimodal pain management plan.
7/counseling/ceus/course/parent-child-relationship-assessments-review-1701Parent-Child Relationship Assessments: A Review of Ethical Considerations and Assessment Tool SelectionThis course supports participants' knowledge in familiarizing and ascertaining practical skills to conduct parent-child relationship evaluations and screening using a blend of informal and formal assessment tools. This knowledge will further empower participants to contribute effectively to the well-being of children, facilitate treatment planning using the dynamics of parent-child relationships, and review ethical considerations for assessing this population. This course focuses on early and middle childhood.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingParent-Child Relationship Assessments: A Review of Ethical Considerations and Assessment Tool SelectionThis course supports participants' knowledge in familiarizing and ascertaining practical skills to conduct parent-child relationship evaluations and screening using a blend of informal and formal assessment tools. This knowledge will further empower participants to contribute effectively to the well-being of children, facilitate treatment planning using the dynamics of parent-child relationships, and review ethical considerations for assessing this population. This course focuses on early and middle childhood.1701OnlinePT120M
ASWB ACE/2.25 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/2.0; CA (CADTP)/2.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/2.0; CE Broker/2.0 Ethics, CE Broker #20-1177478; CE Hours/2.0; CT (CCB)/2.0; GA (ADACBGA)/2.0; IACET/0.2; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/2.0; IL EITP/2.0 1.0 Assessment, 1.0 Working With Families; MO (MCB)/2.0; NAADAC/2.0 Clinical Assessment, Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/2.0; NY-Contact Hours/2.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/2.0 , C4, C9; OK (LPC/LMFT)/2.0; OK (OBLADC)/2.0
This course supports participants' knowledge in familiarizing and ascertaining practical skills to conduct parent-child relationship evaluations and screening using a blend of informal and formal assessment tools. This knowledge will further empower participants to contribute effectively to the well-being of children, facilitate treatment planning using the dynamics of parent-child relationships, and review ethical considerations for assessing this population. This course focuses on early and middle childhood.
8/counseling/ceus/course/professional-ethics-and-supervision-laws-1731Professional Ethics and Supervision: Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Appropriate BoundariesThis course explains general ethics for behavioral health clinicians, including laws, rules, and guidelines, with CA state rules/regulations/laws/ethics being highlighted. The course describes what a dual relationship is and what steps to take if a dual relationship has developed. The course identifies appropriate boundaries within professional and patient-practitioner relationships, telehealth standards, considerations for working with substance abuse populations, and explores supervisory standards.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingProfessional Ethics and Supervision: Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Appropriate BoundariesThis course explains general ethics for behavioral health clinicians, including laws, rules, and guidelines, with CA state rules/regulations/laws/ethics being highlighted. The course describes what a dual relationship is and what steps to take if a dual relationship has developed. The course identifies appropriate boundaries within professional and patient-practitioner relationships, telehealth standards, considerations for working with substance abuse populations, and explores supervisory standards.1731OnlinePT180M
ASWB ACE/3.25 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/3.0; CA (CADTP)/3.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/3.0; CE Broker/3.0 Ethics, Laws & Rules, Supervision, Telehealth, CE Broker #20-1200260; CE Hours/3.0; CT (CCB)/3.0; GA (ADACBGA)/3.0; IACET/0.3; IL (ICB)/3.0 Counselor I, Counselor II, Preventionist I, Preventionist II, CARS I, CARS II, CODP I, CODP II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP I, CAAP II, CRSS I, CRSS II, CPRS I, CPRS II, MAATP I, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/3.0; MI (MCBAP)/3.0 Related, Treatment Ethics; MO (MCB)/3.0; NAADAC/3.0 Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/3.0; NY-Contact Hours/3.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/3.0 PR1, C9, S1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/3.0; OK (OBLADC)/3.0
This course explains general ethics for behavioral health clinicians, including laws, rules, and guidelines, with CA state rules/regulations/laws/ethics being highlighted. The course describes what a dual relationship is and what steps to take if a dual relationship has developed. The course identifies appropriate boundaries within professional and patient-practitioner relationships, telehealth standards, considerations for working with substance abuse populations, and explores supervisory standards.
9/counseling/ceus/course/racism-mental-health-1587Racism and Mental HealthThis course reviews disparities in mental health outcomes by race, focusing on race as a social construction and a social determinant of health. Research is presented on the impact of racism on mental health, occurring at interpersonal, cultural, and institutional levels. Clinical and policy-level recommendations are discussed that have the potential to address the detrimental effects of discrimination on mental health.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingRacism and Mental HealthThis course reviews disparities in mental health outcomes by race, focusing on race as a social construction and a social determinant of health. Research is presented on the impact of racism on mental health, occurring at interpersonal, cultural, and institutional levels. Clinical and policy-level recommendations are discussed that have the potential to address the detrimental effects of discrimination on mental health.1587OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.25 Cultural Competence; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Cultural Diversity, Social And Cultural Foundations, Knowledge Of Sociological Factors, CE Broker #20-1175606; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MI (MCBAP)/1.0 Related; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 PR1, TR1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This course reviews disparities in mental health outcomes by race, focusing on race as a social construction and a social determinant of health. Research is presented on the impact of racism on mental health, occurring at interpersonal, cultural, and institutional levels. Clinical and policy-level recommendations are discussed that have the potential to address the detrimental effects of discrimination on mental health.
10/counseling/ceus/course/providing-behavioral-health-treatment-to-1592Providing Behavioral Health Treatment to LGBTQ+ Populations: Introductory Ethical and Clinical ConsiderationsThis course will provide 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. It will also address unique clinical considerations and potential challenges associated with serving LGBTQ+ communities in behavioral health and psychotherapy settings.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingProviding Behavioral Health Treatment to LGBTQ+ Populations: Introductory Ethical and Clinical ConsiderationsThis course will provide 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. It will also address unique clinical considerations and potential challenges associated with serving LGBTQ+ communities in behavioral health and psychotherapy settings.1592OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.25 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Ethics, Cultural Diversity, CE Broker #20-1176900; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (ICB)/1.0 Counselor II, Preventionist II, CARS II, CODP I, CODP II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP II, CRSS I, CRSS II, CPRS I, CPRS II, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II; 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 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 CC, C9; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This course will provide 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. It will also address unique clinical considerations and potential challenges associated with serving LGBTQ+ communities in behavioral health and psychotherapy settings.
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