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…