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Supporting Couples through the Postpartum Period
Presented by Jenna Miles, LPC, LPC-S, PMH-C, NCC
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Course: #2012Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course delves into evidence-based strategies designed to assist couples during the postpartum period, encompassing psychoeducation about symptoms and the identification of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Statistics related to PMADs, the importance of partner support, and the equitable division of labor are explored. In addition, this course emphasizes aspects of mental load and tools for effective communication to enhance partnership satisfaction during the postpartum period.

DSM-5 Paraphilias and Paraphilic Disorders
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
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Course: #2018Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Accurately differentiating between normative sexual diversity and diagnosable conditions, as outlined in the DSM-5, is essential for behavioral health practitioners. This course explores paraphilias and their distinction from non-disordered sexual behaviors and ethical considerations surrounding the potential pathologization of human sexual diversity.

Is it really empathy? Differentiating Empathy from emotional monitoring with Couples
Presented by Jenna Miles, LPC, LPC-S, PMH-C, NCC
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Course: #2011Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course distinguishes between empathy and emotional monitoring. It examines instances of their differences and offers strategies to help clinicians guide couples in identifying each. Additionally, the effects of empathy and emotional monitoring on the communication patterns and satisfaction of couples are explored.

The Ethics of Fidelity in Mental Health Practice: Living Up to Our Primary Duty to Clients
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
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Course: #2020Level: Intermediate1 Hour
In professional practice, the ethic of fidelity refers to a mental health practitioner’s commitment to maintaining trust, loyalty, and adherence to ethical duties with clients, colleagues, the profession, and broader society. This training focuses on how to prioritize the well-being of clients, particularly in situations where professionals may have conflicting duties to others.

Valuing Human Relationships in an Era of “Tech Rules”: The Ethics of PIE
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
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Course: #2112Level: Intermediate1 Hour
As behavioral health providers, when incorporating videoconferencing, artificial intelligence, electronic record keeping, chatbots, and other technology into practice, it is crucial to consider the value of human relationships and the impact of various technology uses on human relationships. This webinar examines how technology can facilitate and hinder essential aspects of human relationships in professional practice, including empathy, trust, person-centered care, and the person-in-environment perspective. This webinar will offer specific strategies to help behavioral health providers ethically integrate technology into practice while continuing to prioritize human connection and relational values.

Honest to Goodness in Mental Health Practice: Ethical Challenges to Transparency and Integrity
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
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Course: #2100Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Mental health professionals face challenging ethical situations when their duty to act with honesty and integrity conflicts with their duties to do good, prevent harm, protect client confidentiality, follow the law, and avoid dual relationships. This webinar will offer participants an opportunity to explore these dilemmas in depth, offering practical guidance and strategies for managing such conflicts. We will examine case studies that highlight real-world scenarios, discuss the nuances of ethical decision-making, and explore how mental health professionals can uphold professional standards while also fostering trust, demonstrating transparency, and maintaining the highest levels of integrity in their work with clients and professional colleagues.

The Transition From Clinician to Clinical Supervisor
Presented by Dawn Davis, MA, LMFT, LCMFT, CGT
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Course: #2108Level: Introductory1 Hour
The transition from being a clinician to a supervisor can be both an exciting experience and an overwhelming experience of having little guidance. While there are similarities between being a clinician and being a supervisor, there are also distinctions that play a crucial role in being an effective, happy, and confident supervisor. In this course participants have the opportunity to share about their experiences and thoughts about supervision, learn key concepts about supervision, how to shift their thinking from clinician to supervisor, and understand the role of person of a supervisor.

Ethical Use of Self-Disclosure with Perinatal Clients
Presented by Jenna Miles, LPC, LPC-S, PMH-C, NCC
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Course: #2103Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course examines the ethical implications and effective use of self-disclosure in counseling individuals during the perinatal period. It covers various forms of self-disclosure—intentional, client-initiated, and unavoidable—and explores how these can both support and complicate the therapeutic process. The session emphasizes the strategic and ethically sound use of self-disclosure to ensure alignment with theoretical frameworks and prioritize the client's well-being, with a particular focus on birthing persons in the perinatal context.

Comprehensive Suicide Prevention & Risk Management: Assessment, Intervention, and Ethical Considerations for Health Professionals
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
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Course: #2066Level: Introductory6 Hours
This 6-hour course equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and tools for suicide prevention, awareness, and the management of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Participants will learn to identify risk factors, warning signs, and at-risk groups, focusing on screening, assessment for imminent harm/risk, safety planning, and making informed referrals. The course also covers the distinctions between NSSI and suicidal behavior, best practices for intervention, and strategies for addressing self-injury in various clinical settings. Additionally, tailored approaches for specific populations, including veterans, ethical considerations, and collaborative methods to enhance patient safety, will be explored. By the end, attendees will be prepared to implement effective interventions in their professional settings.

Drug Culture and the Culture of Recovery
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2003Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course introduces the concepts of drug culture and recovery culture. Cultural norms, values, and attitudes in different drug cultures are defined. Broader cultural and societal factors are discussed as they relate to substance abuse, and the culture of recovery is explained in contrast to drug culture.