Presented by Dr. Stacey Diane Arañez Litam This program was recorded on Friday, March 17, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Asian Americans exist at the unique intersection of race, gender, and sexuality in ways that contribute to the presence of harmful sexual stereotypes. This engaging workshop outlines the origin of sexual stereotypes among Asian Americans and illuminates how these attitudes negatively impact the psychological and sexual wellbeing of API community members. Attendees…
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 Derek Phillips, PsyD, MSCP, ABMP and Lynette Pujol, PhD, MSCP Recorded on Friday, March 15th, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page The American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) serves the public through the examination and certification of psychologists engaged in the practice of 17 recognized specialties. Since the American Psychological Association designated clinical psychopharmacology (prescribing…
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 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 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.…
Panelists include Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez, Judi Steinman, Ryan Ernst, George Kapalka, Derek Phillips, Eric Silk, Steve Curtis, and Casey McDougall Recorded on Friday, March 15th, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page A robust research finding in regional and national studies is that at least 40% of persons with mental disorders cannot access mental health services, and pharmacotherapy, in…
Presented by Deborah C. Baker, JD Recorded on Thursday, March 14th, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page The American Psychological Association has long supported the idea that psychologists can be trained to be competent prescribers. Since the original APA Model Psychopharmacology Curriculum and Model Prescriptive Authority Legislation documents were first approved by APA Council of Representatives in…
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…
Presented by Veronica M. Wanzer, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC, ACS Recorded on Monday, September 11, 2023 - Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses" page This program provides an education in the art and science of clinical supervision provided over 2.5 days with 20 hours of continuing education training required to fulfill the requirements for most local…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW Recorded on Friday, October 13th, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page. Mental health professionals who are non-psychologists may hesitate to identify ADHD in clients due to their inability to conduct psychometric testing. However, using self-report tests and taking a careful history, Masters-degree therapists can diagnose and support adult ADHD clients. As cited in…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW This program was recorded live on Friday, January 26th, 2024 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page. Literature and clinical practice reflect growing evidence of the overlap between autism and gender variance. Autistic people experience non-conforming identities such as trans, non-binary and other forms of gender flexibility in greater numbers than the general population. This…
Presented by Jaleel Abdul-Adil, Ph.D. This program was recorded on May 20, 2021 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Modern Rap music and its related Hip- Hop culture is one of the most popular and dynamic influences among youth in the United States as well as around the world. For example, Billboard magazine and other news outlets report that…
Presented by Inna Khazan, PhD This program was recorded on Friday, May 13th, 2022 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page Healthy breathing is one of the foundations of human health and well-being. Overbreathing, one of the most common breathing dysregulations, affects 10-25% of US population and is associated with conditions such as asthma, panic disorder, anxiety, chest pain, GI…
Collective resilience is the team's ability to overcome adversity, and then adapt and grow together because of that adversity. Resilient teams are the key to both individual and organizational resilience. Resilient teams are stronger together and they make learning and change possible. This program will engage participants in guided discussion regarding leadership models and theories supported by research to build…
Presented by Dr. Nadia Rojas Jones Tuesday, April 23, 2024 9-11am PT / 11am-1pm CT / 12-2pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. Child abuse reporting is a hard process and continues to be a challenge for clinicians, and many feel confused, guilty, or unsure on when to report. Cultural norms play a significant…
Presented by Michelle Cutler, Ph.D. This program was recorded on April 23, 2021 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page 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 are familiar with these policies, but find the process frustrating,…
Presented by Theodore R. Burnes, Ph.D. This program was recorded on Friday, November 18, 2022 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Sex work is the exchange of sex for money, goods, or services. As expressions of sexuality change within evolving contexts and environments, the landscape of sex work has changed due to factors of technology, legal structures, and safety. Counseling…
Presented by Soneakqua J. White, M.A. LPC and Kelley Haynes-Mendez, PsyD Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Cultural humility is an approach to intercultural understanding that is different from cultural competency. Cultural humility incorporates an understanding that one’s cultural learning is never complete but rather a lifelong practice of gathering knowledge about differences, as well as continuing to…
Presented by Cassandra Ferreira, Ph.D. and John Ferreira, Ph.D., LPC Recorded live on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Cultural awareness is a crucial component for workers in the helping field and should be exercised in all areas of the helping field. Being culturally aware is a lifelong active process that is ever evolving.…
Presented by Dr. Stacey Litam Recorded on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Though well-intended, implicit bias trainings and multicultural sensitivity workshops are not sufficient to affect meaningful change. Instead, the meaningful change necessary to achieve more culturally sensitive worldviews is more likely to be achieved through a combination of education, internal motivation, and experiential practices…
Presented by Nate Ewigman, PhD and Vanessa Muñiz, BS Friday, June 14, 2024 9am-10:30am PT / 11am-12:30pm CT / 12pm-1:30pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. This webinar aims to define the new phrase of culturally-congruent hypnosis with the hopes that this will spark conversation and thought about how to more deeply tailor hypnosis…