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State Approval Information for California

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.

The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) requires provider approval. Continued is an approved provider #OS-24-224-0426. To find approved courses, select CCAPP from the Association menu.

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.

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Fidelity in Mental Health Practice: Living Up to Our Primary Ethical Duty to Clients
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
Live WebinarFri, Apr 18, 2025 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #2020Level: Intermediate1 Hour
In professional practice, the ethic of fidelity refers to a mental health practitioner’s commitment to maintaining trust, loyalty, and adherence to ethical duties with clients, colleagues, the profession, and broader society. This training focuses on how to prioritize the well-being of clients, particularly in situations where professionals may have conflicting duties to others.

Drug Culture and the Culture of Recovery
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
Live WebinarMon, Apr 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm EDT
Course: #2003Level: Introductory1 Hour
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.

Is it really empathy? Differentiating Empathy from emotional monitoring with Couples
Presented by Jenna Miles, LPC, LPC-S, PMH-C, NCC
Live WebinarMon, Apr 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm EDT
Course: #2011Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course distinguishes between empathy and emotional monitoring. It examines instances of their differences and offers strategies to help clinicians guide couples in identifying each. Additionally, the effects of empathy and emotional monitoring on the communication patterns and satisfaction of couples are explored.

Ethical, Empowering Ethical Practice Centered on Youth Leadership
Presented by Shira Sameroff, MSW, LCSW
Live WebinarWed, Apr 30, 2025 at 11:00 am EDT
Course: #2045Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course provides theoretical foundations and practical tools for practitioners to engage ethically with youth, fostering their empowerment and active participation in social change. Key topics will include ethical considerations in working with youth, understanding the needs and priorities of young people, building authentic youth-adult partnerships, and supporting youth voice and leadership as central components of social change initiatives.

DSM-5 Paraphilias and Paraphilic Disorders
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
Live WebinarFri, May 2, 2025 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #2018Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Accurately differentiating between normative sexual diversity and diagnosable conditions, as outlined in the DSM-5, is essential for behavioral health practitioners. This course explores paraphilias and their distinction from non-disordered sexual behaviors and ethical considerations surrounding the potential pathologization of human sexual diversity.

Florida Laws and Rules
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
Video
Course: #2030Level: Introductory3 Hours
This 3-hour course is designed to meet the continuing education requirements for licensed behavioral health professionals in Florida, including social workers, psychologists, and licensed counselors. The course will provide an in-depth understanding of Florida’s legal and ethical requirements, focusing on Chapters 456 and 491, and other relevant statutes governing clinical practice. Participants will explore recent legislative changes, confidentiality standards, mandatory reporting requirements, and best practices for maintaining professional boundaries. Special emphasis will be placed on cultural competence and ethical considerations when working with diverse populations. The course will also address risk management strategies and scenarios involving high-risk situations, including suicidal ideation and dual relationships. Changes to telehealth standards are addressed.

Supporting Couples through the Postpartum Period
Presented by Jenna Miles
Live WebinarFri, May 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #2012Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course delves into evidence-based strategies designed to assist couples during the postpartum period, encompassing psychoeducation about symptoms and the identification of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Statistics related to PMADs, the importance of partner support, and the equitable division of labor are explored. In additions, this course emphasizes aspects of mental load and tools for effective communication to enhance partnership satisfaction during the postpartum period.

Ethical Practices in Polyvagal Theory and Expressive Arts Therapy
Presented by Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, MSW, LCSW
Live WebinarWed, Jun 11, 2025 at 11:00 am EDT
Course: #2013Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course explores the integration of polyvagal theory with expressive arts techniques in mental health therapy. Participants will learn how to use drawing, journaling, and other creative modalities to support nervous system regulation and promote healing. The course offers a blend of theoretical understanding, ethical considerations, and practical, hands-on strategies for immediate application in clinical practice.

Anticipating, Preparing, and Responding to School Crises
Presented by Stephanie Carnes, PhD, MSW, LCSW, LL.M
VideoAudio
Course: #2040Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Helping professionals in schools are increasingly tasked with possessing in-depth knowledge of clinical topics and having competence around school threats and crises, such as mental health emergencies, natural disasters, and violence. This course explores crisis response best practices and collaborative procedures. Additionally, participants will examine how this expanded role for helping professionals in schools and persistent concerns about safety in schools affects students and helps professional well-being.

The Role of the Self in Marriage and Family: Exploring Self-Verification Theory
Presented by Benjamin Ampel, MA, PhD candidate
VideoAudio
Course: #1831Level: Intermediate2 Hours
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.

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