Presented by Julia Albro, BS, Ph.D. Student in Clinical Psychology, and Robert D. Friedberg, Ph.D. Recorded on Friday, November 17th, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Following the COVID-19 pandemic, prevalence rates of psychiatric diagnoses among children and adolescents are rising. Multiple variables including individual psychological characteristics, pandemic-related stressors and systemic factors conspire to catalyze anxiety spectrum disorders.…
Presented by David B. Reid, Psy.D. This program was recorded on Friday, December 11th, 2020 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page What does your hypnosis treatment plan look like? Do you have one? Some clinicians tend to “wing it” or rely on scripts from clinical hypnosis textbooks for treating specific medical and psychological conditions. If you struggle with generating…
Presented by Martha Stark, MD Recorded on Friday, November 17th, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page There are clients who, never having fully confronted – and grieved – the pain of their early-on heartbreak, cling tenaciously to their hope that perhaps someday the object of their desire will be forthcoming. But there are others who, in the…
Presented by Jennifer Fullick, Ph.D. and Breeda McGrath, Ph.D. Recorded on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page What occurs before, during and after the journey of a student studying abroad can have a significant impact on mental health. Planning for this journey can include many partners in exploring best options for a successful experience…
Presented by Steven Jay Lynn, Ph.D., ABPP This program was recorded on Friday, January 14, 2022 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page Over the past five decades or so, Dr. Lynn has used hypnosis in clinical practice and studied hypnosis in the laboratory. In this presentation, he will share what he has learned from his ongoing fascination with hypnosis and how…
Presented by Martha Stark, MD Recorded on Friday, July 21, 2023 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page "Pretending that it can be when it can't is how people break their hearts." -Elvin Semrad Relentless hope is a defense to which clients cling in order not to have to feel the pain of their disappointment in the object – the…
Presented by Shannon Kakkar, M.Ed. This program was recorded on March 19, 2021 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page 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 the knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy about sexuality and sexual wellness…
Presented by Huaiyu Zhang, PhD, MS Recorded on Friday, February 14, 2025 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page In recent years, the American Heart Association (AHA) has summarized updated research on the connection between psychological health and cardiac health and has published open statements (2021) acknowledging the clear association between psychological well-being and cardiovascular diseases. The potential benefits…
Presented by Donald Moss, Ph.D. This program was recorded on April 2, 2021 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Adjunctive therapies are interventions that combine well with clinical hypnosis and psychotherapy. These adjunctive techniques augment the therapeutic effect of the hypnosis and psychotherapy. The combined therapeutic effect of hypnosis and adjunctive skills together is often greater than the effect…
Presented by Dr. Lexx Brown-James, LMFT, CSE, CSES Recorded on Friday, August 16, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page The term pleasure has a conflicted and sorted history. Throughout time, pleasure seekers have been seen as hedonistic, irresponsible, and untrustworthy. Pleasure is a highly sexualized word that is considered taboo and often shamed. Adrienne Maree Brown's Pleasure Activism…
Presented by Kate McNulty LCSW PC Recorded on Friday, October 6, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page. According to the CDC (2022), more than 5 million adults in the United States lives with undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Assessment and diagnosis of adult ASD falls within the scope of practice for Master’s level therapists. With proper training,…
Presented by Patricia Arredondo, EdD This session was recorded live on Friday, June 16, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page The Multicultural Counseling Competencies (MCC) were written to demonstrate that counseling training and practices as taught, were not inclusive of all persons. In effect, Eurocentric counseling models viewed individuals from marginalized groups through a deficit lens, not valuing…
Presented by Martha Stark, MD Recorded on Friday, October 25, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Dr. Martha Stark will present a comprehensive approach to deep and sustained (second-order) change that integrates three psychodynamic paradigms –(Model 1) the interpretive perspective of classical psychoanalysis (a 1-person psychology with a focus on "interpreting resistance," "developing insight," and "resolving internal conflict");…
Presented by Angela M. Schubert, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH This program was recorded on August 19th, 2022 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Aging is a reality. Dare we say – an opportunity. Because life is perceptually and sequentially experienced, one can surmise that only during the older stages of life is it possible to truly appreciate our…
Presented by Jill Johansson-Love, Ph.D. Recorded on Thursday, November 21, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page This training will review the different levels of substance use treatment and how to make collaborative treatment intervention level decisions for your clients. We will discuss the pros and cons of the various levels of treatment and share specific case examples.…
Presented by Jill Johansson-Love Ph.D., L.P. Recorded on Friday, October 4, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page This training will review the changes in diagnostic criteria from DSM IV-TR to DSM 5 (TR) and review the need for continued education of all stakeholders to avoid being complicit in a denial of the appropriate level of care needed for…
Presented by Philip D. Shenefelt, M.D. Recorded on Friday, February 9, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page This presentation will explore the emotional, spiritual, and religious dimensions of skin and skin disorders since ancient times. The presentation draws on historical, anthropological, and medical perspectives, and Shenefelt’s exhaustive review of the published research (Shenefelt, 2014). The presentation prepares clinicians to…
Presented by Perla Rubi, M.Ed., Blanca Saldivar, M.Ed., Hannah Paullin, M.Ed., and Pip McGirl, Ed.D., M.Ed. Recorded on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Newcomer refugee students arriving in U.S. schools often face significant trauma-related challenges, including high rates of violence exposure and limited schooling. Such trauma can detrimentally impact academic progress, motivation, and school completion.…
Presented by Zachary D. Bloom. PhD, LCPC, LMFT, Belma Prasko, MA, and Madelaine Romito, BA This program was recorded on Friday, September 16th, 2022 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page A review of the counseling literature indicates that counselors and helping professionals at large may lack confidence in their assessment and treatment of issues related to sexuality. Founded in…
Forensic Psychology, in simplistic terms, is the interaction of psychology and the law and legal issues. The Online Programs in Forensic Psychology at The Chicago School want to provide students, faculty in other programs, and the general public an overview of topics in forensic psychology, to enhance participant’s understanding of forensic psychology and how the intersection of counseling and forensic…
Presented by James Iaccino, Ph.D. and Jason Meadows, Psy.D. Monday, October 6, 2025 8am-9am PT / 10am-11am CT / 11am-12pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. Forensic Psychology, in simplistic terms, is the interaction of psychology and the law and legal issues. The Online Programs in Forensic Psychology at The Chicago School want to…
Presented by Rebecca Smith-Casey, PsyD, JD Monday, September 29, 2025 8am-9am PT / 10am-11am CT / 11am-12pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. Forensic Psychology, in simplistic terms, is the interaction of psychology and the law and legal issues. The Online Programs in Forensic Psychology at The Chicago School want to provide students, faculty…
Presented by Mel Morales, PsyD, Michelle Malters, PsyD, and Tera Jones, PhD Monday, September 8, 2025 8am-9am PT / 10am-11am CT / 11am-12pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. Forensic Psychology, in simplistic terms, is the interaction of psychology and the law and legal issues. The Online Programs in Forensic Psychology at The Chicago…
Presented by Mel Morales, PsyD and Tera Jones, PhD Monday, September 15, 2025 8am-9am PT / 10am-11am CT / 11am-12pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. Forensic Psychology, in simplistic terms, is the interaction of psychology and the law and legal issues. The Online Programs in Forensic Psychology at The Chicago School want to provide…
