1.5 hour Archives

Telehealth: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions (1.5HR)

Telehealth technology allowed clinicians to carry on serving their clients during the dark times of the COVID pandemic and has become an integral part of the mental health landscape of today. At the same time, the practice of telehealth raises a host of ethical, legal and clinical challenges. In this workshop, we will explore those challenges and examine which solutions best address them.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Describe the benefits of telehealth practice
Explain the legal issues relevant to telehealth practice
Explain the ethical issues relevant to telehealth practice
Identity various clinical issues related to telehealth practice
Discuss the best practices for navigating a telehealth practice

This course qualifies for 1.5 CE hours of Ethics and General Skill Building.

Telehealth: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions (1.5HR)

November 12, 2023

Developing Cultural Competence in the Latino Community (1.5HR)

1.5 hour Cultural Competence, General Skill Building

Developing Cultural Competence in the Latino Community (1.5HR)

As clinicians, we must use clinical approaches that are compatible with our clients’ cultural values and beliefs. In this training, we will focus on best practices for working with Latino communities, a client population that continues to grow, yet is often underserved. You will learn about the diverse needs of Latino populations and how to best serve your Latino clients.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Identify the unique cultural needs of Latino populations
Identify therapeutic approaches that are compatible with the Latino community
Discuss how immigration and acculturalization have impacted the Latino experience

This course qualifies for 1.5 CE hours of cultural competence and general skill building.

Telehealth: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions (1.5HR)

October 24, 2023

Chronic Pain Management: Non Pharmaceutical Interventions (1.5HR)

1.5 hour Evidence-Based Practices, General Skill Building

Chronic Pain Management: Non Pharmaceutical Interventions (1.5HR)

Chronic pain impacts every area of a person’s life, both physically and well as emotionally. In this training, you will learn how to best serve clients who are engaged in this struggle. We will explore a variety of drug-free psychological strategies to manage pain so that clients can improve the quality of their lives.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Discuss how chronic pain impacts a person’s life
Identify at least three therapeutic modalities, such as CBT and ACT, that have been proven to positively impact chronic pain
Practice at least five non-pharmaceutical tools to manage chronic pain

This course qualifies for 1.5 CE hours of Evidence-Based Practices and General Skill Building training.

Telehealth: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions (1.5HR)

September 23, 2023

Therapeutic Journaling: The Healing Power of the Written Word (1.5HR)

1.5 hour Evidence-Based Practices, General Skill Building

Therapeutic Journaling: The Healing Power of the Written Word (1.5HR)

This training provides an overview of expressive writing and its many benefits for clients. We will explore how to introduce journaling to clients and how to structure writing activities. There will be plenty of experiential activities, so be sure to have your favorite journal on hand!

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Identify the evidence-based for using writing activities with clients
Discuss different formats for expressive writing
Practice various writing techniques
Discuss how to integrate journaling into clinical work with various populations

This course qualifies for 1.5 CE hours of General Skill Building and Evidence-Based Practices training.

Telehealth: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions (1.5HR)

September 14, 2023

Illicit Drug Use: Do You Know What Your Client Is Talking About? (1.5HR)

1.5 hour Addiction, General Skill Building, Substance Specific

Illicit Drug Use: Do You Know What Your Client Is Talking About? (1.5HR)

How can we effectively work with our SUD clients if we don’t know what they are talking about in terms of the substances that they are using? In this course, we are going to discuss multiple facets of illicit drug use. We will examine how illicit drugs are used and why the clients choose that method, signs of influence, contraindications, and symptoms of withdrawal. This course is intended for helping professionals who are seeking a solid competency in understanding the complexities of illicit drug use.

Learning Objectives:

Identify and Discuss the Most Common Substances You will Encounter with Clients
Determine Methods of Use & Why Clients Choose That Method
Define Signs/Symptoms of Under the Influence, Withdrawal, Contraindications, and Substance-Induced Psychosis

This course qualifies for 1.5 CE hours of General Skill Building and Substance-Use Specific training.

Telehealth: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions (1.5HR)

July 17, 2023

Motivational Interviewing Part 2 (1.5HR)

1.5 hour Evidence-Based Practices, General Skill Building

Motivational Interviewing Part 2 (1.5HR)

In this course on Motivational Interviewing (MI) Part 2, the facilitator will begin by providing a brief review of Motivational Interviewing Part 1 and the purpose behind its design and implementation. This presentation builds on MI Part 1 by shifting from changing unwanted behaviors to changing unproductive behaviors.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Understand the Core Concept of Motivational Interviewing
Demonstrate with proficiency and confidence the “OARS” skills.
Identify the Core Concepts of “change talk”, “sustain talk”, and “rolling with resistance” and implement corrective strategies.
Apply Motivational Measurement Tools and Change Talk tools.
Develop the “Elicit-Provide-Elicit” Skill.

This course qualifies for 1.5 CE hours of General Skill Building and Evidence-Based Practices training.

Telehealth: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions (1.5HR)

July 13, 2023

Motivational Interviewing Part 1 (1.5HR)

1.5 hour Evidence-Based Practices, General Skill Building

Motivational Interviewing Part 1 (1.5HR)

In this course on Motivational Interviewing (MI) Part 1, the facilitator will begin by providing an overview of what Motivational Interviewing is, the purpose behind its design and implementation, and will conclude with an explanation of the four elements of Motivational Interviewing “spirit”: Acceptance, Collaboration, Evocation, and Compassion. Participants will be able to effectively implement the use of OARS skills.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Explain the four elements of Motivational Interviewing (MI) “spirit”
Define Miller and Rollnick’s “four processes” of MI
Demonstrate “OARS” skills

This course qualifies for 1.5 CE hours of General Skill Building and Evidence-Based Practices training.

Telehealth: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions (1.5HR)

July 11, 2023

Understanding Trauma: Based on the Book “The Body Keeps the Score” (1.5HR)

1.5 hour Evidence-Based Practices, General Skill Building, Trauma

Understanding Trauma: Based on the Book “The Body Keeps the Score” (1.5HR)

According to Bessel Van Der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps The Score, “while we want to move beyond trauma, the part of our brain that is devoted to ensuring our survival (deep below our rational brain) is not very good at denial… This precipitates unpleasant emotions, physical sensations, and impulsive and aggressive actions.” The goal of this training is to have a better understanding of trauma, toxic stress, and adversity, and be able to have greater compassion for those served. In this training, we will cover the definition of trauma, how the “body keeps the score” (changes in the chemistry of the body), how these changes affect behavior, thinking, and emotion, and the role of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES).

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Learn About Revolutions in Understanding the Mind & Brain through Neuroscience
Identify What Happens to Our Brain During Trauma: Body-Brain Connections and the Anatomy of Survival
Determine Approaches to Working with Trauma Clients

WARNING: THIS COURSE CONTAINS MATERIAL DISCUSSING TRAUMA AND SEXUAL TRAUMA. PLEASE PROCEED AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION.

This course qualifies for 1.5 CE hours of General Skill Building, Evidence Based Practices, and Trauma training.

Telehealth: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions (1.5HR)

July 4, 2023

Mindfulness for Adults with ADHD: Practical Interventions (1.5HR)

1.5 hour Evidence-Based Practices, General Skill Building

Mindfulness for Adults with ADHD: Practical Interventions (1.5HR)

Managing attention can be such a struggle for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But it doesn’t have to be! In this training, you’ll learn how mindfulness is an evidence-based intervention for adults struggling with this disorder. We’ll explore the basics of mindfulness and how to best implement it in treatment with this specific population. We will be practicing various strategies that you can share with clients, so come prepared to experience for yourself the benefits of mindfulness for ADHD!

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Identify the basic components of mindfulness
Identify the challenges adults with ADHD face with managing their attention
Discuss the specific ways in which mindfulness can best be used with adult clients with ADHD
Practice at least five interventions related to mindfulness and ADHD

This course qualifies for 1.5 CE hours of General Skill Building and Evidence-Based training.

Telehealth: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions (1.5HR)

June 7, 2023

Positive Psychology: Principles and Applications (1.5HR)

1.5 hour Evidence-Based Practices, General Skill Building, Recorded Webinars

Positive Psychology: Principles and Applications (1.5HR)

In this training, we will explore the basics of Positive Psychology, which focuses on how to best live an optimal life. You’ll learn key concepts and discover how to best introduce Positive Psychology to clients. We will also be sharing a number of practical Positive Psychology interventions that you can begin using with clients immediately. This will be an experiential training, with writing exercises and breakout rooms, so be sure to have a notebook on hand!

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Identify the differences between Positive Psychology and other therapeutic schools
Articulate the key concepts upon which Positive Psychology is based
Practice at least five Positive Psychology interventions

This course qualifies for 1.5 CE hours of General Skill Building and Evidence-Based training.

Telehealth: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions (1.5HR)

May 26, 2023