Powerful Home-School Partnerships
The course highlights and examines powerful home/school partnerships and the role social workers play in cultivating and supporting these relationships. Students thrive in settings with adults who are invested in their success. This is no small task and cannot be accomplished without a supportive and collaborative team including teachers, school social workers, parents or guardians, and other important role models in a student’s life.
This course explores the common traits and negative effects of unrealistic expectations and perfectionism on academic and professional success. Through this course, participants will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of academic burnout in clients and develop effective strategies for addressing perfectionistic thinking and unrealistic expectations.
Conducting Risk and Safety Assessments
This course is designed for social workers who want to develop skills and knowledge in safety and risk assessment for clients who may be at risk for suicide or self-harm. The course will cover the fundamentals of safety and risk assessment, including identifying clients in need of assessment, developing effective safety plans through communication with clients, and understanding why adolescents and teens are at risk for suicidal behavior or ideation.
Ethics and Boundaries with Technology
This course covers the ethical considerations and boundaries that social workers need to navigate when using technology in their practice. Topics will include confidentiality and privacy, boundaries with clients, and the responsible use of technology in therapy. Through discussions and case studies, participants will gain an understanding of the ethical guidelines and best practices for using technology in social work. This course will provide social workers with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively and ethically use technology in their practice.
Vicarious Trauma – Preventing Burnout in the Workplace
This course aims to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the effects of vicarious trauma on the mental health and well-being of social workers, and to equip them with the knowledge and skills to prevent burnout in their workplace.
The course will cover a range of topics, including the definition and symptoms of vicarious trauma, the impact of vicarious trauma on the social work profession, and strategies for self-care and self-awareness to prevent burnout. It will also provide participants with practical tools and techniques to manage stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
ChatGPT and AI for Social Workers
This course introduces the principles and applications of AI in social work. It covers the ethical considerations and practical skills for using ChatGPT in various domains, evaluates the limitations and challenges of AI adoption, and explores future trends in AI and ChatGPT. The course includes discussions on AI ethics, case studies on ChatGPT use, workshops on designing custom interactions, analyses of AI’s technical limitations, and guest lectures on the future of AI in social work. Participants receive access to a ChatGPT prompt library for various social work tasks.
Organizational Wellbeing and Burnout
This comprehensive continuing education course delves deep into the crucial topics of organizational wellness and burnout, tailored specifically for social workers.
Participants will embark on an exploration of the nuanced differences between burnout, languishing, and thriving. They’ll gain insights into identifying and responding to these states both in themselves and their colleagues. Central to the course is a detailed examination of organizational support tools, including the distinctive roles of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and life coaching services. Attendees will master the art of conflict resolution at the organizational level, learning how to mediate disputes effectively and enhancing team dynamics. The course also champions the pivotal role of emotional intelligence in the workplace, underscoring its significance in promoting the use of mental health services and preventing burnout.
Dementia: The Book and Its Chapters
Dementia is a complex and multifaceted condition that affects millions worldwide. This course, led Tiffany Works, MS, MSW, LMSW, offers a deep dive into the world of dementia, shedding light on its various forms, symptoms, and the challenges it presents. With a rich blend of academic knowledge and real-world experience, Tiffany brings a unique perspective to the table, making this course both informative and relatable.
Aging and Neurocognitive Diseases
This continuing education course, expertly curated by Crystal Weiss, LCSW CCTP, offers professionals a comprehensive exploration into the biological, psychological, and social facets of the aging process. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge to differentiate between various neurocognitive diseases, recognize their symptoms, and understand their profound impact on the elderly population.
This course dives into the complex issues surrounding school avoidance and school refusal. Participants will gain insights into the reasons students might avoid or refuse school, ranging from anxiety to depression to behavioral issues. The course emphasizes the critical role of parents and caregivers in collaborating with professionals to address these challenges. Through real-life scenarios and expert discussions, attendees will explore therapeutic modalities like DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and SPACE, which focuses on parent accommodations.
This course dives into the intricate world of neurodiversity, with a specific focus on ADHD. Recognizing that every mind is unique, the course emphasizes the importance of understanding and celebrating the diverse ways in which our brains function. Participants will be introduced to key terms such as neurodiversity, which highlights the inherent variability of our minds, and neurodivergence, which encompasses conditions like ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.
The course is enriched by personal lived experiences, shedding light on the challenges and strengths associated with being neurodivergent. It challenges misconceptions and myths surrounding ADHD and neurodiversity, advocating for a more informed and inclusive approach in both clinical practice and daily life.
In this course, you’ll learn to analyze and identify barriers to mental healthcare for veterans. Participants will analyze the unique psychological and logistical barriers that veterans encounter, with the intent to differentiate them from those faced by the general population. Additionally, you’ll learn about and assess peer support techniques, discussing the influence of military culture on mental health dialogue and willingness to seek help and will outline recommendations for fostering more open conversations within the military and veteran communities. Finally, you’ll develop strategies for enhancing medical health services, emphasizing intersectionality and cultural humility.
Eating Disorders: Challenging Myths and Embracing Realities
This course is designed for social workers and mental health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and competence in treating eating disorders. Dive into an engaging curriculum that deconstructs common misconceptions and provides a robust analysis of the various types of eating disorders.
Gain insights into innovative practices integrating technology with traditional therapeutic approaches, explore the effective use of play and expressive arts in treatment, and understand the critical importance of multicultural supervision and ethics in practice. Participants will also learn about Kira Denney’s person-centered and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) methods, empowering clients to identify and transform core beliefs and behaviors. Whether you’re preparing for licensure exams or looking to expand your expertise, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a significant impact in the lives of those affected by eating disorders.
Bundle: Working with Teen Clients (4 Courses; 5 CE Credits)
- Conducting Risk and Safety Assessments
- School Avoidance and Refusal
- Eating Disorders: Challenging Myths and Embracing Realities
- Powerful Home-School Partnerships
Explore Intergenerational Trauma in Social Work: Learn to identify and address the unique characteristics of intergenerational trauma, embrace multidisciplinary treatment approaches, and assess the impact of societal factors on trauma perpetuation.
OCD Interventions in Clinical Practice
Social workers will gain insight into how evidence-based practices, specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), are integrated into clinical settings to treat patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Additionally, you will learn about the various inequities that exist in accessing mental health care, particularly for OCD treatment. This includes increasing awareness of socioeconomic and systemic barriers to mental health services.
Finally, you will better understand the complex relationship between trauma and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), focusing on how traumatic experiences can influence the onset, progression, and manifestation of OCD symptoms.
Strengthening Migrant Youth through Culturally Competent Care
This course offers an in-depth exploration of culturally competent care for migrant youth, emphasizing the importance of understanding and applying cultural competence in mental health services. It addresses key challenges such as language barriers and cultural nuances, and outlines strategies for preserving culture and identity while providing individualized care. The course also highlights ethical considerations and the significance of adapting clinical approaches to meet the unique needs of this demographic.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention
This course on Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) is designed to introduce participants to the foundational principles and practices of TBRI, focusing on building trust, connection, and empowerment with individuals impacted by trauma. Through six concise sections, learners will explore the concepts of Connecting, Empowering, and Correcting, understand the importance of meeting physical and emotional needs, and learn how to apply TBRI principles in various settings for effective intervention. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to foster positive, healing relationships in personal, educational, and professional environments.
This course offers an in-depth exploration into the crucial role of school social workers in enhancing the educational experience and well-being of students with disabilities. Through this course, participants will learn effective strategies for advocacy, collaboration with educators and families, and the implementation of inclusive practices to support diverse learning needs. It aims to equip future social workers with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of special education, ensuring every student has access to a supportive and empowering learning environment.
This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to implement trauma-informed principles in healthcare settings. It covers understanding trauma, creating safe environments, empowering patients, and fostering therapeutic relationships. By integrating these practices, healthcare professionals can enhance patient well-being and support trauma recovery effectively.
Bundle: Trauma and PTSD (4 Courses; 4 CE Credits)
- Vicarious Trauma – Preventing Burnout in the Workplace
Trauma-Informed Care
Veteran Mental Health
Intergenerational Trauma
Extra Income for Social Workers
Dive into a transformative journey designed specifically for social workers seeking to elevate their financial and business acumen. This free course offers a great opportunity to explore extra income options, master essential business skills, and set a solid foundation for achieving your financial goals. Join us to unlock your potential, foster financial well-being, and embark on a path to professional empowerment and success. Note: This course does not offer CE credit.
From Stress to Strength Burnout Prevention & Self-Care for Social Work Wellness
A course designed to empower social workers with the knowledge and tools to prevent burnout and thrive in their demanding roles. Through understanding the causes and signs of burnout, participants will learn resilience-building strategies and practical stress management techniques. This course offers a step-by-step approach to creating personalized self-care plans, ensuring that social workers can maintain their well-being and continue to make a positive impact in the lives of those they serve. Join us to transform your professional life by prioritizing your own health and well-being, making you a more effective and fulfilled social worker.
Bundle: Burnout and Self-Care (3 Courses; 3 CE Credits)
- From Stress to Strength: Burnout Prevention & Self-Care for Social Work Wellness
- Organizational Wellbeing and Burnout
- Vicarious Trauma – Preventing Burnout in the Workplace
This course offers a deep dive into the concept of neurodiversity, emphasizing the importance of embracing and supporting the diverse ways in which people perceive, interact with, and navigate the world. Students will explore the unique challenges and strengths of neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia, among others.
Through a mix of theoretical understanding and practical strategies, the course aims to equip participants with the skills to create inclusive, affirming environments in educational settings, workplaces, and beyond. By fostering an appreciation for the value of neurodiversity, students will learn how to advocate for and empower neurodivergent individuals, promoting a more inclusive society.
Multi-Disciplinary Social Work
This course explores multi-disciplinary social work, offering participants a profound understanding of collaborative techniques essential for enhancing client outcomes. Through engaging discussions led by experienced professionals, students will explore how diverse expertise across various disciplines can be integrated to provide holistic care. The course emphasizes the critical role of technology in facilitating communication among team members, enabling more coordinated and effective client care strategies.
Ideal for social workers eager to expand their collaborative skills, this course covers key areas such as leadership challenges in multi-disciplinary environments and the impact of technological advancements on social work practices. Participants will gain actionable insights into leading and innovating within their teams, ensuring that all aspects of client care are addressed comprehensively.
Direct Practice Skills in Social Work
Unlock the full potential of your social work practice with our course on Direct Practice Skills. Learn to seamlessly integrate clinical assessment and client engagement techniques into both in-person and virtual settings, enhancing outcomes across diverse client demographics. This course offers hands-on experiences, expert insights, and the latest in technological adaptations.
This course on Native American Mental Health is designed to equip mental health professionals with the skills necessary to effectively support Native American clients through culturally competent practices. Participants will explore the details of engagement and assessment strategies that respect and integrate Native American cultural values and practices. The curriculum emphasizes the development of client-directed treatment plans, enhancing therapeutic outcomes in both virtual and in-person settings.
By focusing on practical application and ethical considerations, this course prepares professionals to meet the unique mental health needs of Native American communities sensitively and effectively. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges of virtual therapy and learn strategies to maintain client safety and confidentiality. This comprehensive training will deepen your understanding and expand your professional competencies in the field of mental health care.
Migrant Youth Mental Health (Part 2)
Dive into the crucial field of mental health for migrant youth with our expert-led course designed for professionals seeking to make a meaningful difference. This series provides a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by migrant youth and offers culturally informed strategies for effective mental health interventions. Through engaging lectures and insightful case studies, you’ll gain the tools necessary to enhance your practice and support the well-being of this vulnerable population. Join us to expand your skills and become a vital resource in the lives of migrant youth.
Additional Continuing Education Courses Available With Your Membership
1) Ethics, Professionalism, and Boundaries in Mental Health
National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics 2021
Professional ethics are at the core of social work. The profession has an obligation to articulate its basic values, ethical principles, and ethical standards.
The Whitewashing of Social Work History
How Dismantling Racism in Social Work Education Begins With an Equitable History of the Profession. Severe racial inequity has characterized the incorporation of ethnic minorities’ contributions to U.S. history and advancements (Sandoval et al., 2016).
Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships in the Human Services Part 2
This course meets the NY requirement for both Boundaries and Ethics. This book offers a frank analysis of a range of boundary issues that human-service practitioners may confront. The ethics of intimate relationships with clients and former clients is addressed.
Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships in the Human Services Part 1
This book offers a frank analysis of a range of boundary issues that human-service practitioners may confront. The ethics of intimate relationships with clients and former clients is addressed.
Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling, 6th Edition
Part III: Special Topics. This course is based on the newly revised Sixth Edition of Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide. This course covers Part III of the book (Special Topics).
Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling, 6th Edition
Part I and Part II (Foundations and Common Sources of Problems). Meets ethics requirement for NY Psychologists This course is based on the newly revised Sixth Edition of Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide.
Ethical Courage: Accessing Your Ethical Superpowers
Much has been written on moral courage, especially in the last few years. In this live, interactive webinar, participants will be introduced to the concept of Ethical Courage.
Maintaining Appropriate Professional Boundaries: Exploring Ethical Obligations of Mental Health Professionals
Mental health professionals are charged with the legal and ethical responsibility to maintain professional boundaries, but the obligation isn’t always so easy to discern.
Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships in Behavioral Health
Behavioral health professionals frequently encounter complex ethical challenges involving boundaries and dual relationships. Examples include proper management of confidential and private information when practitioners live and work close to each other.
Ethics & Cultural Diversity Training: Termination, Abandonment, Cultural Humility and Ethical Considerations
Meets ethics requirement for NY Psychologists. The first half of this course covers patient abandonment and when it is ethically appropriate to terminate the relationships with the client as well as the elements required for a successful termination.
2) Substance Abuse and Addiction
Substance and Behavioral Addictions Among American Indian and Alaska Native Populations
This paper examines substance and behavioral addictions among American Indian and Alaska Natives (AIAN) in order to identify structural and psychosocial risk as well as cultural protective factors.
Time for a Paradigm Shift: The Adolescent Brain in Addiction Treatment
Brain regions responsible for evaluating potential consequences and in self-regulation are still developing during adolescence. High-risk drinking patterns may be neurotoxic and negatively impact the developmental trajectory of these adolescents.
Co-Occurring Disorders: Integrated Assessment and Treatment of Substance Use and Mental Disorders: Sections 2 and 3 Second Edition
This course is based on the book of the same name by Charles Atkins, MD. Co-Occurring Disorders: Integrated Assessment and Treatment of Substance Use and Mental Disorders.
Interventions to Reduce Opioid Use in Youth At-risk and in Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
A Scoping Review. This study examined the impact of interventions on youth (ages 15-25) opioid consumption. Objectives were to identify novel and promising interventions for youth at-risk or currently using opioids.
Brain, Body, and Recovery from Addiction
The neuroscience underlying addictions. Please note that this is an intermediate-level course that focuses on the neuroscience of addiction. We all seek out pleasure and avoid discomfort.
Treating Concurrent Substance Use Among Adults
This guide presents an overview of current approaches and challenges to identifying and treating CSU and concurrent SUD in adults aged 18 and older. It documents three evidence-based practices.
School-based Indigenous Substance Use Prevention in Preteens (7–13 Years)
A Scoping Review. Early-onset substance use is a risk factor for poor long-term outcomes. Indigenous youth are more likely to engage in early-onset substance use than non-Indigenous peers.
Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa) and Its Implications for the Opioid Epidemic
“Kratom” is a term used to describe a herbal substance that has opioid and stimulant-like effects. Kratom and kratom-based products are currently legal and available in many areas, throughout the United States.
Substance Use in the Transgender Population: A Meta-Analysis
While previous studies have focused on several aspects of the lives of transgender people, there is a gap of research regarding the risk of substance use in people who identify as transgender.
Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping With the Grief, Stress, and Anger That Trigger Addictive Behaviors, 2nd Edition
This course, based on the updated and revised second edition of the workbook by Rebecca E. Williams, Ph.D. and Julie S. Kraft, LMFT, presents a comprehensive approach to working with clients who demonstrate addictive behaviors.
First-Episode Psychosis and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders
This informational resource describes research and interventions relative to young people with both substance abuse disorders and their first episode of psychosis. Research on effectiveness of interventions is included.
Drug Addiction: From Neuroscience to Ethics
Using the opioid epidemic, the authors argue the importance for considering both conscious and unconscious processes in understanding the ethical framework of addiction.
Dopamine and Risky Decision-Making in Gambling Disorder
Gambling disorder is a behavioral addiction associated with impairments in value-based decision-making and cognitive control. These functions are thought to be regulated by dopamine within frontostriatal circuits.
Medical Use and Misuse of Psychoactive Prescription Medications Among US Youth and Young Adults
The purpose of this course is to investigate prevalence and correlates of medical use and misuse of psychoactive prescription medications among US youth and young adults.
Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals Report Higher Rates of Abuse and More Severe Eating Disorder Symptoms Than Cisgender Heterosexual Individuals At Admission to Eating Disorder Treatment
Past research has shown differences between the rates of eating disorders between two groups—sexual/gender minority individuals and cisgender heterosexual individuals. This quantitative research study aims to test hypotheses regarding presenting symptoms, prevalence, and treatment outcomes of eating disorders among sexual/gender minority and cisgender heterosexual individuals.
3) Cultural Diversity and Inclusion
Native Spirit: Development of a Culturally Grounded After‐school Program to Promote Well‐being Among American Indian Adolescents
This course describes the development and implementation of a culturally grounded after-school program, Native Spirit (NS), for AI adolescents (grades 7–12) living on a Southwest urban‐based reservation.
Re‐imagining Mental Health Services for American Indian Communities: Centering Indigenous Perspectives
This article provides an examination of current mental health treatment assumptions and the resulting services that are commonly provided to client members of American Indian communities.
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Moving Beyond Cultural Competence to Cultural Intelligence
This training will provide participants a learning opportunity to move forward with an understanding of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and how it intersects with Trauma-Informed Care.
Double Jeopardy: Minority Stress and the Influence of Transgender Identity and Race-ethnicity
Past research has indicated that BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) transgender individuals experience higher psychological distress than their majority culture peers.
4) Psychotherapy Techniques
Motivational Interviewing With Adolescents and Young Adults
This course will thoroughly review the information presented in the book Motivational Interviewing (MI) with Adolescents and Young Adults: Second Edition (2021, Guilford Press).
Finding Your Why and Finding Your Way – Applying ACT to Your Practice
Finding Your Why & Finding Your Way uses a simple, user-friendly approach to applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In this webinar, Dr. DJ Moran will demonstrate this approach.
Navigating Trauma: Analyzing Traumatic Memory, Arousal Regulation, and Evidence-Based Treatments
Trauma Processing, actively addressing and desensitizing traumatic memories, is one of the most intense and unpredictable stages of trauma treatment.
DBT Distress Tolerance Skills Workshop
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a treatment originally created to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD). In recent years it has been increasingly used to treat many other disorders.
DBT Core Mindfulness Skills Workshop
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a treatment originally created to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD). In recent years it has been increasingly used to treat many other disorders.
DBT Emotion Regulation Skills Workshop
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a treatment originally created to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD). In recent years it has been increasingly used to treat many other disorders.
Calming the Emotional Storm: Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Over 75% of mental illnesses described in the DSM are related to emotion dysregulation – the inability to manage emotions effectively.
Does DBT-Based Group Treatment Help Adults With ADHD? (RCT Study)
Studies on structured skills training groups have indicated beneficial, although still inconclusive, effects on core symptoms of ADHD in adults. This trial examined effects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-based group treatment.
DSM-5-TR Insanely Simplified
Unlocking the Spectrums within DSM-5-TR and ICD-10. The course is based on the book of the same name and provides a summary of key concepts of the new diagnostic schema introduced in DSM-5.
Superhero Therapy: Helping Clients Cope With Ongoing Global Trauma
In light of the recent global events – wars, violence, the ongoing pandemic, and the rapidly rising mental health crisis, we need to make mental health accessible and relatable.
DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills Workshop
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a treatment originally created to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD). In recent years it has been increasingly used to treat many other disorders.
Improving Care to Prevent Suicide Among People With Serious Mental Illness
Proceedings of a Workshop. This workshop was designed to illustrate and discuss what is known, what is currently being done, and what needs to be done to identify and reduce suicide risk among people with serious mental health illness.
Phone Coaching in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Phone Coaching in Dialectical Behavior Therapy is the first comprehensive guide on this topic. Phone coaching is often a challenging aspect of delivering DBT treatment.
Evidence Brief: Suicide Prevention in Veterans
This course examines suicide in the veteran populations. It covers accuracy of interventions, the effectiveness of suicide prevention interventions and current evidence gaps in research on suicide prevention in Veterans.
5) Mental Health Promotion and Wellness
“People Say Men Don’t Talk, Well That’s Bullshit”: A Focus Group Study Exploring Challenges and Opportunities for Men’s Mental Health Promotion
Men’s mental health promotion includes some challenges related to gender-related barriers and stigmas. This is a quantitative study focused on men’s perceptions of mental health and preferences for mental health services.
The Role of Personality Traits and Social Support in Relations of Health-related Behaviours and Depressive Symptoms
Previous evidence has suggested that physically inactive individuals and extensive media users are at high risk for experiencing depressive symptoms. This study examined personality traits and perceived social support.
Increasing Social Connectedness for Underserved Older Adults Living With Depression: A Pre-Post Evaluation of PEARLS
The objective of the current study is to evaluate PEARLS effectiveness for increasing social connectedness among underserved older adults with depression.
Adapting Evidence-Based Practices for Under-Resourced Populations
This guide focuses on research supporting adaptations of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for under-resourced populations. Adaptations involve tailoring care, programs, and services to the cultural, social, gender, and demographic contexts.
Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People
In the 2020s, many therapists will encounter a transgender or gender-diverse client—possibly clients who are children or adolescents.
Mindfulness Meditation and Psychopathology
Mindfulness meditation is increasingly incorporated into mental health interventions, and theoretical concepts associated with it have influenced basic research on psychopathology.
Mindfulness in Schools: An Overview of the Research
The concept of mindfulness has its origins in ancient Buddhist philosophy and practice. However, over the last 40 years, mindfulness has become increasingly popular in the West and has been incorporated into a variety of programs.
ACT Made Simple: Second Edition
ACT Made Simple provides an engaging and entertaining primer, for both newcomers and experienced ACT therapists alike, to the ACT model.
6) Psychopharmacology
Anxiety Disorders and the Medications That Treat Them
This webinar presents the criteria for Anxiety Disorders as described in the DSM-V and discusses the appropriate medications to be used when treating each type of anxiety disorder.
7) Emotional and Mental Disorders
French Toast for Breakfast: Declaring Peace With Emotional Eating
French Toast for Breakfast explores in-depth how to help clients declare peace with their emotional eating problems.
Lasagna for Lunch: Declaring Peace With Emotional Eating
In this course, therapists and their patients will learn how to formulate unique and comprehensive treatment plans for emotional eating disorders: binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, chronic dieting, and body image challenges.
Unwinding Anxiety
New science shows how to break the cycles of worry and fear to heal your mind. Dr. Brewer’s work in Unwinding Anxiety addresses anxious thoughts, habits, and feelings. His work provides a guide for embracing the challenges and learning to overcome anxiety patterns.
Emotion Dysregulation and Adult ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder, with an onset in childhood, that accompanies the person throughout their life, with a prevalence between 3 and 5% in adults.
Deconstructing Anxiety: Cracking the Code of the 5 Core Fears
There are many psychotherapeutic approaches for anxiety disorders that have been shown to be effective (Bandelow et al., 2015), with Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) generally better than other approaches.
8) Special Populations and Topics in Behavioral Health
Suicide Interventions for American Indian and Alaska Native Populations: A Systematic Review of Outcomes
This course reviews the demonstrated efficacy of an identified set of 28 intervention studies selected from a much larger pool of unique citations dealing with American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Suicide Interventions.
Human Trafficking
The problem of human trafficking has gained increased recognition by policymakers. In response, health care professionals need to equip themselves with information, tools, and resources.
Mental Disorder and Opioid Overdose: a Systematic Review
“Mental disorder and opioid overdose: a systematic review” is a scholarly article that provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between mental illness and opioid overdose.
9) Trauma and PTSD
Legacy of Trauma: The African American Experience
This training will explore the link between intergenerational and current trauma to individuals and communities interfacing with social service systems.
Investigating the Efficacy and Experiences With Narrative Exposure Therapy in Severe Mentally Ill Patients With Comorbid Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Receiving Flexible Assertive Community Treatment: A Mixed Methods Study
Patients with severe mental illness with repeated interpersonal trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a negative illness progression. Traumas are often not treated because of their vulnerability.
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Armed Forces Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review and Focus Group
Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) is an emerging treatment for people diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to the limited accessibility of psychotherapies.
Sleep and PTSD in the Military Forces
A Reciprocal Relationship and a Psychiatric Approach. This course focuses on a review that updates knowledge regarding the relationship between sleep during deployment, combat-related trauma, and PTSD in military personnel.
Intensive PTSD Treatment Program for Veterans. How Long Do Treatment Gains Last?
Intensive treatment programs (ITPs) have shown promise for reducing PTSD and depression symptoms. However, it is still unknown whether treatment gains are maintained following completion.
Trauma-Focused Psychodrama in the Treatment of PTSD in Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
This course focuses on the effectiveness of trauma-focused psychodrama. A study of two treatment models was conducted in an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility.
Polyvagal Theory and Evidenced-Based Interventions for Arousal Dysregulation in PTSD
This recorded webinar will discuss multiple evidence-based interventions any mental health provider can utilize when clients experience arousal dysregulation.
Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in Children and Adolescents
This course will discuss two recent peer-reviewed articles that explore the efficacy, acceptability, and common elements of psychotherapies used for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents.
Impacts of Internet-Based Interventions for Veterans With PTSD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This is a research-intensive course with a strong emphasis on statistical analysis.
How Trauma Related to Sex Trafficking Challenges Parenting
Insights from Mexican and Central American Survivors in the US. Sex trafficking is a global issue that exacts a high price from survivors. An area that has had little attention is that of the effect of surviving sex trafficking on immigrants.
10) LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Ethical Aspects of Mental Health Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-, Pan-, Asexual, and Transgender People: A Case-Based Approach
This course’s article is a review of the applications of ethical principles to behavioral health treatment with LGBTQ+ clients.
Can We Reduce Behavioral Health Symptoms by Addressing Minority Stressors in LGBTQ Adolescents?
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Proud & Empowered. Research on sexual/gender minority adolescents is lacking a critical piece of information regarding interventions for improving minority stress. These researchers designed a program, Proud & Empowered (P & E), to address these stressors.
Minority Stress, Distress, and Suicide Attempts
Three Cohorts of Sexual Minority Adults: a U.S. Probability Sample. Because LGBTQ+ issues and populations have become more accepted in the general public than in the past, researchers have wondered about the differences between age cohorts relative to social stressors.
Brief Online Interventions for LGBTQ Young Adult Mental and Behavioral Health
A Randomized Controlled Trial in a High-Stigma, Low-Resource Context. It is often difficult for LGBTQ youths to obtain quality community resources in rural areas where LGBTQ stigma is high. This quantitative study explores the influence of self-guided online writing therapy.
Adapting Clinical Skills to Telehealth With LGBTQ+ Youth
Applications of Affirmative Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Marginalized populations, such as LGBTQ+ youth, continue to have behavioral health needs and may lack access to behavioral health resources. The COVID-19 pandemic complicates the behavioral health needs of LGBTQ+ youth.
Mental Health Challenges of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People: An Integrated Literature Review
The authors of this literature review describe the evidence in favor of increased behavioral health problems amongst members of the LGBTQ+ community.
11) Child and Adolescent Therapy
Prescriptive Play Therapy: Tailoring Interventions For Specific Childhood Problems
This book/course will help practitioners choose the best play therapy approach to create an individualized and comprehensive treatment plan, providing a roadmap for assessment, case formulation, and intervention.
Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth
This document provides an overview of the importance, the effectiveness, and the evaluation of treatment programs with empirical evidence for treatment of youth with suicidal/self-harming behaviors.
Research-Based, Clinically Savvy Therapy for Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Adolescents: from the Book, Child and Adolescent Therapy: Science and Art
This course provides a careful overview of the empirically supported treatments for disruptive behavior disorders in adolescents. These interventions consist mostly of work with parents that integrate behavioral techniques and strategies.
Research-Based, Clinically Sensitive Therapies for Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children
This course provides a careful overview of the empirically supported treatments for disruptive behavior disorders in children.
Friendship Quality and Gender Differences in Association With Cyberbullying Involvement and Psychological Well-Being
This course is research-oriented and some of the material is dense. The effects of cyberbullying include a range of internalizing and externalizing problems for those involved.
Attachment Patterns in Children and Adolescents With Gender Dysphoria
The current study examines patterns of attachment/self-protective strategies and rates of unresolved loss/trauma in children and adolescents presenting to a multidisciplinary gender service.
Children Or Family First
Navigating the Ethical Conflict of Child Protection vs. Parental Rights. Recent policies in various states seem to assert conflicting perspectives on parents’ and children’s rights.
The Impact of School Bullying on Students’ Physical and Mental Health
In this course, the consequences of school bullying, including its impact on physical and mental health, will be examined.
Protecting Children from Child Neglect & Supporting Families
Reports of suspected child neglect make up more than three-quarters of all reports made to child protective services in any given year; 6 times more than reports of sexual abuse.
12) Mental Health and Well-being
Psychosocial Interventions for Older Adults With Serious Mental Illness
The older adult population in the United States is growing rapidly. Adults with serious mental illness over age 50 have high rates of medical comorbid conditions and significantly reduced life expectancy.
Advancing the Study of Positive Psychology
The Use of a Multifaceted Structure of Mindfulness for Development. Positive psychology, as a distinctive paradigm, focuses on the remedy of pathologies and, by contrast, the promotion of positive experiences and conditions in life (e.g., encouraging a state of flourishing).
The Hummingbird Project
A Positive Psychology Intervention for Secondary School Students. The Hummingbird Project is a Positive Psychology Intervention (PPI). This course will review a research article describing the background, history, rationale, description, methodology, and effectiveness of PPIs in school settings.
Autism and Transgender Identity: Implications for Depression and Anxiety
The study comprising this course’s material is an article investigating the documented over-representation of autism in transgender populations and high rate of gender variance in autistic populations.
Prevalence and Correlates of Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts in Preadolescent Children: A US Population-based Study
The present study evaluated sociodemographic and diagnostic predictors of suicidal ideation and attempts in a nationally representative sample of preadolescent youth enrolled in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study.
Loneliness in Early Psychosis: a Qualitative Study Exploring the Views of Mental Health Practitioners in Early Intervention Services
Loneliness is an important public health problem with established adverse effects on physical and mental health. Although people with psychosis often experience high levels of loneliness, relatively little is known.
Finding Confidence and Inner Trust As a Parent: Experiences of Group-based Compassion-focused Therapy for the Parents of Adolescents With Mental Health Problems
Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) can alleviate the stress and challenges faced by the parents of adolescents with mental health (MH) problems.
13) Technology and Mental Health
Responding to COVID-19
New Trends in Social Workers’ Use of Information and Communication Technology. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use became increasingly common for mental health providers in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Major Depression and Anxiety Disorders: A Health Technology Assessment
This article uses qualitative and quantitative evidence to support the use of Internet-delivered cognitive/behavioral therapy to clients for managing the symptoms of both major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders.
Telehealth for the Treatment of Serious Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
This course examines the role and implementation of telehealth in the treatment of Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Substance Use Disorders (SUD.)
Ethical and Safety Concerns Regarding the Use of Mental Health–Related Apps in Counseling: Considerations for Counselors
The authors define and explore benefits and risks for using Mental Health Apps to augment counseling services.
Digital Mental Health for Young People: A Scoping Review of Ethical Promises and Challenges
Researchers are attending to the behavioral health of young people and are wanting young people to have more access to behavioral health services.
Reach Out and Shrink Someone: Legal and Ethical Considerations in the Age of Technology Part 2
The 21st Century has brought innovations that require therapists to consider confidentiality, record keeping, and boundary controversies, especially in this time of online therapy during the covid epidemic.
Reach Out and Shrink Someone: Legal and Ethical Considerations in the Age of Technology Part 1
The 21st Century has brought innovations that require therapists to consider confidentiality, record keeping, and boundary controversies, especially in this time of online therapy during the covid epidemic.
Telehealth and COVID-19
Covid 19 and Telehealth With Children: What Have We Learned
This course is based on two articles that looked at how Covid 19 impacted transitions to telehealth services for adolescents and children in the New York/New Jersey area.
Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention for Youth in a Time of Telehealth
This article highlights important considerations to providing these services in a school-based telehealth modality. Symptom clusters that put youth at risk of harm to self are described.
14) Couple and Family Therapy
The Heart of Couple Therapy. Knowing What to Do and How to Do It.
A Step-by-Step Guide for How to do a Strength-Based Couples Therapy. Leading couple therapist Ellen Wachtel describes the principles of therapeutic interventions that motivate couples to alter entrenched patterns of behavior and create lasting change in their relationships.
Dialogue Therapy for Couples and Real Dialogue for Opposing Sides
Methods Based on Psychoanalysis and Mindfulness. This online course is a required prerequisite for the Foundational Training in Dialogue Therapy and Real Dialogue (a live training).
Is All Dating Violence Equal?
Gender and severity differences in predictors of perpetration. Studies have indicated that violence towards a partner peaks in adolescence. Accordingly, the study of dating violence in adolescence may facilitate an understanding of risk factors for intimate partner violence.
Improving the Mental Health of Women Intimate Partner Violence Survivors
Findings from a Realist Review of Psychsocial Interventions. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is highly prevalent and associated with a range of mental health problems. This realist review explores the mechanisms of action involved in psychosocial interventions.
15) Aging and Older Adults
Assessment and Treatment of Older Adults
A Guide for Mental Health Professionals. This course is based on the book of the same title. Using the APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice With Older Adults and the Pikes Peak Model for Training.
Personality Disorders in Older Adults: a Review of Epidemiology, Assessment, and Treatment
This article reviews recent research on the epidemiology, assessment, and treatment of personality disorders among older adults (>60 years old).
Evolution of Aging
Over time, the landscape for aging individuals has continued to evolve. Through the exploration of population demographics, costs, cultural preferences and more, this presentation explores how social workers can support older clients.
Violence Against Older Women
A systematic review of qualitative literature. This course explores the nature and dynamics of interpersonal violence (IPV) against older women from their perspective. The researchers conducted a systematic review of qualitative literature.
Psychiatric Disorders Among Older Black Americans
Within- and Between-Group Differences. Psychiatric disorders impose significant personal, social, and financial costs for individuals, families, and the nation.
16) Trauma and Crisis
Treating Essential Workers During Covid 19
This timely pair of articles examines various aspects of helping in the COVID-19 environment.
Mass Violence in America: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
This report addresses the problem of mass violence in the United States and, specifically, the extent to which mental illness is or is not contributing to this social pathology.
Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
“Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety” contains the most up-to-date pregnancy and postpartum resources for the prevention and treatment of mental health challenges.
Somatic Therapeutic Tools: Unlocking the Neurobiology of Trauma and Awakening Our Body’s Innate Wisdom to Care for Itself
Somatic and body-centered therapies are highly effective systems for working with mental, physical and emotional health from a holistic perspective. These cutting-edge methods support long-lasting change to behavioral health.
17) Mental Health and Therapy Techniques
It’s Splendid Once You Grow Into It: Client Experiences of Relational Teletherapy in the Era of COVID-19
This course explores the lived experiences of individuals in teletherapy, specifically those engaging in teletherapy with a romantic partner or family member.
Online and Distance Behavioral Health Practitioners: Ethics and Risk-management Challenges
This webinar will explore cutting-edge ethical issues arising out of behavioral health practitioners’ growing use of digital technology, electronic interventions, and online social media to deliver services and communicate with clients.
Internal Family Systems Therapy: Why It Works & How to Know If It’s a Good Fit
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based treatment approach that views the psyche as being divided into “parts”. In this webinar, Dr. Fatter will review the stages of IFS therapy.
A Self-Inquiry Into Race Socialization & Internalized Whiteness: For Therapists Treating Racial Trauma Among BIPOC Clients
Throughout our own development, we have been exposed to direct and indirect messages about race, racism and our own racial identity, contributing to our own race socialization.
18) Research Studies
Movement Behaviors and Perceived Loneliness and Sadness Within Alaskan Adolescents
The purpose of this study is to examine the associations between movement behaviors, loneliness, and sadness within Alaskan adolescents.
Are Relaxation Techniques Effective As An Active Ingredient in the Treatment of Adolescents
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Adolescent depression and anxiety are among the leading contributors to health burden worldwide. ‘Relaxation Techniques (RTs)’ are frequently cited as an active ingredient in treating these conditions in adolescents.
AFFIRM Online: An Intervention to Improve Mental Health, Access, And Engagement Among LGBTQA+ Youth and Young Adults
Using an Affirmative Cognitive-Behavioral Digital Intervention. The authors of this study recognize the need for cognitive-behavioral therapy strategies to be available to many members of the LGBTQA+ community who may not have access to in-person therapy.
Internet Communication Technology Use by Youth in Foster Care
A Systematic Review. This systematic narrative review of the literature reports on the experiences of foster youth regarding the use of Internet Communication Technologies (ICTs) such as social media.
Matching Response to Need: What Makes Social Networks Fit for Providing Bereavement Support
The objectives of this study were to explore the goodness of fit between the bereaved peoples’ needs and the support offered by their social networks.