Presented by Phillip Hughes, MS Recorded on Friday, March 15th, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Mental health is a major public health concern, with nearly 1 in 4 Americans having a mental health condition. Shortages of mental health providers, especially those who can prescribe medications, have resulted in severe access barriers for patients in need of…
Presented by Rachel Nitzarim, Ph.D. and Sara Taxman, Psy.D. Recorded on Monday, March 4, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses" page This introductory session will consist of a "DBT 101" where information about what DBT is, the structure of the treatment, who Dr. Marsha Linehan is and how she created this theory, and what types of presentations and…
Presented by Van Ethan Levy Moderated by Joel Schwartz, Psy.D., of Total Spectrum Counseling This program was recorded on September 10, 2021 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page Gender is a societal construct that is problematic and has negative emotional, physical and/or psychological impact on people, especially those who fall outside of what is constructed as “normal.” Clients who…
Panel Participants: Breeda McGrath, PhD, NCSP; Erika L. Liljedahl, PsyD; Keonna Robinson, MA, LMFT; Braden Berkey, PsyD Recorded on Friday, November 17th, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page The majority of U.S adults claim that there are not enough mental health care providers who are trained to address issues specific to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or socioeconomic…
Presented by Dr. Emmanuel Cherilien This program was recorded on Friday, September 13, 2022 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page Diversity, equity, and inclusion are often viewed only through the narrow lens of overt, outrageous acts. Developing cultural competence within healthcare is critical to go beyond discrimination to examining how social and economic forces impact the structure of healthcare…
Presented by Dr. Alicen-J McGowan This program was recorded on May 5, 2020 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page It is important to understand more than the prescribed code of ethics for each profession. A thorough understanding of the history and evolution of ethics puts the need for guidelines and boundaries into perspective. Awareness of the intersection of the…
Presented by Brittany McBryde Williams, LMHC Recorded on Friday, November 17th, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page In a world where mental health needs are on the rise and access to supportive mental healthcare has been in steady deficit to meet this need, there is a movement amongst the helping professional community to evaluate the efficacy of time…
Presented by Tonya Sawyer-McGee, DNP, MBA, MSN, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC This program was recorded on August 14, 2021 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page Nurse burnout is becoming an increasing problem, especially with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, more nurses are leaving the profession abruptly or suffering mental and physical ailments. The need to educate nurses on how…
Presented by Afik Faerman, PhD This program was recorded on Friday, July 14, 2023 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page Recent studies identified relevant cognitive processes supported by neuroimaging evidence. Research approaches in hypnosis are expanding, new theories are proposed, and novel findings deepen our understanding of what hypnosis is and is not. However, many of us face obstacles…
The Office of Continuing Education 2023 Virtual Conference - No Health Without Mental Health: An Integrated Approach to Total Wellness Full conference purchase includes enrollment in all 19 sessions, live and recorded via Homestudy. Conference Schedule (11/16 and 11/17) **All times shown in Central Time (CT) 9-10am – Keynote Panel 10:15-11:15am – Breakout Session 1 11:30am-12:30pm – Breakout Session 2 12:30-1:30 – Lunch 1:30-2:30pm –…
Presented by James Childress, CPA Recorded on Thursday, March 14th, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page The Mental Health Industry was taken by storm after COVID, and many have not managed the demand for their services as well as they could, and certainly not taken full advantage of the opportunities presented. Many issues have arisen in the…
Presented by Nicole Klasey, Psy.D. Recorded on August 3, 2023 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” Page An alarming number of youth run away from home, foster homes, group homes, etc. which can place them in extreme danger. While the safest option for youth would be to not run away, many still do. It’s important for youth serving providers to…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW Recorded on Friday, March 29th, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Autistic individuals, especially those with more severe disabilities, are more likely to be exposed to unwanted sexual content, violence, and victimization (Brown et al., 2017). They also experience higher rates of bullying by peers and maltreatment by caregivers. This predisposes them…
Presented by Jose ‘Pepe’ Lopez, PhD, LPC Friday, August 30, 2024 10-11am PT / 12-1pm CT / 1-2pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. Historically, male clients attend therapy at a lesser rate than female clients. To address this disparity, this presentation will focus on the therapy practices and considerations for male clients. Starting…
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW Friday, June 28, 2024 9-11am PT / 11am-1pm CT / 12-2pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. Intimate relationships are a cornerstone of social support and strength for most people, but autistic adults encounter multiple barriers when dating and looking for a romantic partner. Widespread advice on this stage…
Presented by Claire Openshaw, Ph.D., LCPC This program was recorded on Thursday, September 1, 2022 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Human trafficking refers to the exploitation of an individual using force, fraud, or coercion. It is said that it is the third most profitable crime in the world (Global Financial Integrity, 2017). This has been further exacerbated due…
Presented by Claire Openshaw, Ph.D., LCPC This program was recorded on Thursday, August 18th, 2022 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Human trafficking refers to the exploitation of an individual using force, fraud, or coercion. It is said that it is the third most profitable crime in the world (Global Financial Integrity, 2017). This has been further exacerbated due…
Presented by Daniel Radesca, MD This program was recorded on Friday, March 10, 2023 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page When a patient’s condition has evolved to the point where there is no return, they may be struggling with symptoms that can be physically, psychologically, and spiritually burdensome. As therapists or physicians, we need tools for assessing these symptoms…
Presented by Ian E. Wickramasekera II, Psy.D. This program was recorded on Friday, January 12th, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page The tradition of Dzogchen meditation has been practiced by both the Bonpo and the Buddhist communities of Tibet for at least the last 1,500 years. The term Dzogchen refers to hypnotic-like methods of meditation (such as mindfulness…
Presented by Robert Staffin, PsyD, ABPH Recorded on Friday, September 8th, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Ask a group of clinicians, even those with advanced training in hypnosis, “What is hypnosis?” and you will get a variety of descriptions ranging from neurophysiological to socio-cognitive. In addition to how one conceptualizes hypnosis, the term itself is used…
Presented by Fangfang Ma, M.A, Doctoral Candidate, and Shelby Forbes, Ph.D This program was recorded on Thursday, November 17, 2022 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page This program will examine the role of acculturative stress on individuals’ mental health. It will distinguish the acculturative stress that people experience due to limited linguistic proficiency from the stress that they incur…
Presented by Courtney J. Kibble, Psy.D. This program was recorded on Friday, May 05, 2023 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page This workshop will review the competencies necessary for proper identification and treatment options for clients dealing with substance abuse concerns. Information will be provided on Substance Use Disorder concerns and symptoms. In addition, case examples will provide information…
This program is presented in partnership between the Chicago School, the Kennedy Forum of Illinois, and the Austen Riggs Center Presented by Joe Feldman, MBA, Eric Plakun, MD, Marie Casciari, JD, and the Honorable Patrick Kennedy This program was recorded on November 16, 2021. Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page Insurance coverage for mental health and substance use treatment has…
Presented by Janina Kamm, Psy.D Recorded on Thursday, October 5th, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page. This course provides an overview of the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other common dementias, strategies for their management and care, and effective communication methods for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Participants will gain an understanding of common signs and symptoms…