Pleasure Advocacy: A Sexual Wellness Model
Research has shown that sexual well-being is a critical factor in overall health and quality of life (Giami 2002; Higgins et al., 2006; McCabe et al., 2010; Southern & Cade,…
Youth Suicide Prevention in a TEXTing Environment
Suicide rates have risen in recent years among adolescents to the second leading cause of death in the United States. Although there have been multiple interventions introduced since 2010, one…
Reducing Youth Suicide
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 15-19 according to The Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The suicide rate for youth between the ages of…
Surviving Suicide Loss: Journey to Healing
The foundational objective of this presentation is to educate the participants on the impact of suicide among those who are survivors of those whom they have lost. This population is…
Clinical Implications of Mandated Reporting
The presentation will provide a brief overview of the role of the Mandated Reporter, and the procedures by which to make a mandated report, per Illinois DCFS regulations. Most clinicians…
Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) Approach toward Sexual Health of Women who have Sex with Women
Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) is a feminist approach to counseling that emphasizes human development through relational connection, explores the impact of culture and social systems on emotional and psychological development,…
A Survey of ACA Members & Sexuality Training
The Association for Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness sent out a descriptive survey to counseling professionals using both CES-NET and ACA Connect Sexuality Interest Network to gauge the experiences in…
Basics of Cross Cultural Communication
The purpose of this course is to introduce and/or reintroduce, strengthen and build upon basic skills necessary for everyday life. Because of social media and virtual relationships, communication has struggled.…
Let’s Do It! A Sex Positive Approach to Sexual Health and Counseling
Although sexuality is part of the human experience, it is often disregarded in counselor training, in clinical practice, and professional counseling literature. With so few formal resources and training opportunities,…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Working with Diverse Populations
This micro-credential is sponsored by The Chicago School for Professional Psychology and the Psychology Department at Richmond, The American International University in London. This program, when attended in its entirety,…