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1/counseling/ceus/course/transformative-communication-2224Transformative CommunicationThis course explores transformative communication in healthcare and leadership, contrasting it with transactional approaches. It covers communication barriers and application of the CONNECT model. It also includes evidence-based strategies for emotional regulation, respect, and validation, to foster trust and improve outcomes in challenging interactions. The focus is on developing practical skills to enhance collaboration and psychological safety in daily clinical and leadership practice in healthcare settings.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingTransformative CommunicationThis course explores transformative communication in healthcare and leadership, contrasting it with transactional approaches. It covers communication barriers and application of the CONNECT model. It also includes evidence-based strategies for emotional regulation, respect, and validation, to foster trust and improve outcomes in challenging interactions. The focus is on developing practical skills to enhance collaboration and psychological safety in daily clinical and leadership practice in healthcare settings.2224OnlinePT90M
ASWB ACE/1.5 General; CA (CAADE)/1.5; CA (CADTP)/1.5; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.5; CE Broker/1.5 Counseling Theories, Verbal Communication, CE Broker #20-1348199; CE Hours/1.5; CT (CCB)/1.5; GA (ADACBGA)/1.5; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.5; MO (MCB)/1.5; NAADAC/1.5 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.5; NY-Contact Hours/1.5 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.5 P3, C2, S1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.5; OK (OBLADC)/1.5 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
This course explores transformative communication in healthcare and leadership, contrasting it with transactional approaches. It covers communication barriers and application of the CONNECT model. It also includes evidence-based strategies for emotional regulation, respect, and validation, to foster trust and improve outcomes in challenging interactions. The focus is on developing practical skills to enhance collaboration and psychological safety in daily clinical and leadership practice in healthcare settings.
2/counseling/ceus/course/comprehensive-approach-stress-2222A Comprehensive Approach to Stress Management and Enhancing Well-BeingDesigned for healthcare providers and leaders, this course explores the physiology of stress, its chronic effects on health and performance, and the realities of workplace strain. The content translates science into practice with clear distinctions between adaptive and maladaptive stress, case stories from clinical settings, and actionable tactics such as mindful breathing, movement, and lifestyle foundations. Participants map personal stressors, experiment with rapid regulation tools, and examine habits that restore sleep, focus, and emotional balance. The emphasis is on practical, evidence-informed approaches that cultivate resilience, grounded presence, and better patient care.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingA Comprehensive Approach to Stress Management and Enhancing Well-BeingDesigned for healthcare providers and leaders, this course explores the physiology of stress, its chronic effects on health and performance, and the realities of workplace strain. The content translates science into practice with clear distinctions between adaptive and maladaptive stress, case stories from clinical settings, and actionable tactics such as mindful breathing, movement, and lifestyle foundations. Participants map personal stressors, experiment with rapid regulation tools, and examine habits that restore sleep, focus, and emotional balance. The emphasis is on practical, evidence-informed approaches that cultivate resilience, grounded presence, and better patient care.2222OnlinePT120M
ASWB ACE/2.0 General; CA (CAADE)/2.0; CA (CADTP)/2.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/2.0; CE Broker/2.0 Knowledge Of Physiological Factors, CE Broker #20-1345975; CE Hours/2.0; CT (CCB)/2.0; GA (ADACBGA)/2.0; IACET/0.2; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/2.0; MO (MCB)/2.0; NAADAC/2.0 Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/2.0; NY-Contact Hours/2.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/2.0 PE, C9, S1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/2.0; OK (OBLADC)/2.0 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
Designed for healthcare providers and leaders, this course explores the physiology of stress, its chronic effects on health and performance, and the realities of workplace strain. The content translates science into practice with clear distinctions between adaptive and maladaptive stress, case stories from clinical settings, and actionable tactics such as mindful breathing, movement, and lifestyle foundations. Participants map personal stressors, experiment with rapid regulation tools, and examine habits that restore sleep, focus, and emotional balance. The emphasis is on practical, evidence-informed approaches that cultivate resilience, grounded presence, and better patient care.
3/counseling/ceus/course/ethics-beyond-professional-codes-wisdom-2171Ethics Beyond Professional Codes: Wisdom from Buddhist Traditions for Behavioral Health ProfessionalsThis course examines how Buddhist principles can enrich ethical decision-making in mental health practice. Participants will explore how compassion (karuṇā), mindfulness (sati), impermanence (anicca), and non-harming (ahiṃsā) may be integrated with professional codes of ethics to promote more holistic and compassionate care.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingEthics Beyond Professional Codes: Wisdom from Buddhist Traditions for Behavioral Health ProfessionalsThis course examines how Buddhist principles can enrich ethical decision-making in mental health practice. Participants will explore how compassion (karuṇā), mindfulness (sati), impermanence (anicca), and non-harming (ahiṃsā) may be integrated with professional codes of ethics to promote more holistic and compassionate care.2171OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Social And Cultural Foundations, Knowledge Of Sociological Factors, CE Broker #20-1335657; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IA (IBC)/1.0 Ethics; IACET/0.1; IL (ICB)/1.0 Counselor I, Counselor II, Preventionist I, Preventionist II, CARS I, CARS II, CODP II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP I, CAAP II, CPRS I, CPRS II, MAATP II, RDDP, CFPP II, CVSS II; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MI (MCBAP)/1.0 Related; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0 Ethics
This course examines how Buddhist principles can enrich ethical decision-making in mental health practice. Participants will explore how compassion (karuṇā), mindfulness (sati), impermanence (anicca), and non-harming (ahiṃsā) may be integrated with professional codes of ethics to promote more holistic and compassionate care.
4/counseling/ceus/course/treating-depression-and-anxiety-in-2187Treating Depression and Anxiety in Emotionally Parentified Adults: Addressing Relational Difficulties and Reducing ShameThis course highlights the specific clinical presentation of emotionally parentified adults who experience symptoms of MDD and/or GAD. In addition, this course explores strategies to address the associated relational difficulties this population faces.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingTreating Depression and Anxiety in Emotionally Parentified Adults: Addressing Relational Difficulties and Reducing ShameThis course highlights the specific clinical presentation of emotionally parentified adults who experience symptoms of MDD and/or GAD. In addition, this course explores strategies to address the associated relational difficulties this population faces.2187OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 Clinical; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Theories, Counseling Techniques, Knowledge Of Psychiatric Factors, Counseling, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Mental Health Disorders, CE Broker #20-1293939; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IA (IBC)/1.0 Special Populations; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Clinical Intake And Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
This course highlights the specific clinical presentation of emotionally parentified adults who experience symptoms of MDD and/or GAD. In addition, this course explores strategies to address the associated relational difficulties this population faces.
5/counseling/ceus/course/comprehensive-introduction-to-diagnosis-and-2229A Comprehensive Introduction to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive DisorderThis course aims to provide therapists with an introduction Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), its assessment, and its treatment. We will cover common myths related to OCD, diagnosis as per the DSM-5 TR, and OCD subtypes. Evidence-based assessments will be reviewed. Finally, two evidence based treatments for OCD, both for adults and children, will be reviewed. Attendees will have opportunities for Q&A throughout this training.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingA Comprehensive Introduction to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive DisorderThis course aims to provide therapists with an introduction Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), its assessment, and its treatment. We will cover common myths related to OCD, diagnosis as per the DSM-5 TR, and OCD subtypes. Evidence-based assessments will be reviewed. Finally, two evidence based treatments for OCD, both for adults and children, will be reviewed. Attendees will have opportunities for Q&A throughout this training.2229OnlinePT60M
Presented by Johann D'Souza, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 11:00 am EST
Course: #2229Level: Introductory1 Hour
ASWB ACE/1.0 Clinical; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Techniques, Knowledge Of Psychiatric Factors, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Mental Health Disorders, CE Broker #20-1342476; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IA (IBC)/1.0 Counseling Theories & Techniques; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Clinical Intake And Screening, Clinical Assessment, Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
This course aims to provide therapists with an introduction Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), its assessment, and its treatment. We will cover common myths related to OCD, diagnosis as per the DSM-5 TR, and OCD subtypes. Evidence-based assessments will be reviewed. Finally, two evidence based treatments for OCD, both for adults and children, will be reviewed. Attendees will have opportunities for Q&A throughout this training.
6/counseling/ceus/course/agnostics-and-atheists-considerations-for-2208Agnostics and Atheists- Considerations for Grief CounselingThis course explores the unique considerations and approaches necessary for providing effective grief counseling to clients who identify as agnostic or atheist. It also emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic skills and approaches that can be used to offer empathetic, inclusive support that respects diverse worldviews while addressing grief, loss, and healing.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingAgnostics and Atheists- Considerations for Grief CounselingThis course explores the unique considerations and approaches necessary for providing effective grief counseling to clients who identify as agnostic or atheist. It also emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic skills and approaches that can be used to offer empathetic, inclusive support that respects diverse worldviews while addressing grief, loss, and healing.2208OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 General; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Theories, Counseling Techniques, Knowledge Of Sociological Factors, Counseling, CE Broker #20-1346713; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 CC, C1, C2; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
This course explores the unique considerations and approaches necessary for providing effective grief counseling to clients who identify as agnostic or atheist. It also emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic skills and approaches that can be used to offer empathetic, inclusive support that respects diverse worldviews while addressing grief, loss, and healing.
7/counseling/ceus/course/evidence-based-screening-for-gambling-2200Evidence-Based Screening for Gambling Disorder: Selection, Dialogue, and Clinical ApplicationThis course equips mental health professionals with the skills to effectively choose evidence-based screening for problem gambling and gambling disorder. Participants will review validated tools, their strengths, limitations, administration considerations, and cut scores. Participants will also learn skills to initiate nonjudgmental conversations, interpret results, and integrate screenings into assessment and referral pathways.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingEvidence-Based Screening for Gambling Disorder: Selection, Dialogue, and Clinical ApplicationThis course equips mental health professionals with the skills to effectively choose evidence-based screening for problem gambling and gambling disorder. Participants will review validated tools, their strengths, limitations, administration considerations, and cut scores. Participants will also learn skills to initiate nonjudgmental conversations, interpret results, and integrate screenings into assessment and referral pathways.2200OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 Clinical; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Techniques, Diagnosis Of Substance Use Disorder, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Mental Health Disorders, CE Broker #20-1342481; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MI (MCBAP)/1.0 Related; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Clinical Assessment; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 P2, C2, G1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
This course equips mental health professionals with the skills to effectively choose evidence-based screening for problem gambling and gambling disorder. Participants will review validated tools, their strengths, limitations, administration considerations, and cut scores. Participants will also learn skills to initiate nonjudgmental conversations, interpret results, and integrate screenings into assessment and referral pathways.
8/counseling/ceus/course/paternal-and-post-partum-depression-2091Paternal and Post-partum Depression: Working Effectively with Latino Immigrant FathersWhile there has not been ample research related to paternal mental health, there has been enough anecdotal evidence to establish that fathers experience perinatal depression. With a significant call to serve Latino immigrant families, fathers present with a necessity for clinical interventions. Furthermore, there are many cultural norms, socio-political, and economic barriers that influence recognition of paternal depression and access to culturally appropriate services. This course reviews various cultural beliefs and socioeconomic barriers that prevent identification and treatment. Finally, there will be a discussion about potentially effective and non-traditional approaches to working with Latino fathers.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingPaternal and Post-partum Depression: Working Effectively with Latino Immigrant FathersWhile there has not been ample research related to paternal mental health, there has been enough anecdotal evidence to establish that fathers experience perinatal depression. With a significant call to serve Latino immigrant families, fathers present with a necessity for clinical interventions. Furthermore, there are many cultural norms, socio-political, and economic barriers that influence recognition of paternal depression and access to culturally appropriate services. This course reviews various cultural beliefs and socioeconomic barriers that prevent identification and treatment. Finally, there will be a discussion about potentially effective and non-traditional approaches to working with Latino fathers.2091OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 Cultural Competence; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Cultural Diversity, Knowledge Of Sociological Factors, CE Broker #20-1300045; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IA (IBC)/1.0 Special Populations; IACET/0.1; IL (ICB)/1.0 Counselor II, Preventionist II, CARS II, CODP I, CODP II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP II, CRSS I, CRSS II, CPRS I, CPRS II, MAATP II, RDDP, CFPP I, CFPP II, CVSS II; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MI (MCBAP)/1.0 Related; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
While there has not been ample research related to paternal mental health, there has been enough anecdotal evidence to establish that fathers experience perinatal depression. With a significant call to serve Latino immigrant families, fathers present with a necessity for clinical interventions. Furthermore, there are many cultural norms, socio-political, and economic barriers that influence recognition of paternal depression and access to culturally appropriate services. This course reviews various cultural beliefs and socioeconomic barriers that prevent identification and treatment. Finally, there will be a discussion about potentially effective and non-traditional approaches to working with Latino fathers.
9/counseling/ceus/course/ethical-considerations-and-mandated-reporting-2080Ethical Considerations and Mandated Reporting: Identifying and Responding to Child and Elder AbuseThis comprehensive course equips behavioral health professionals with essential knowledge and skills to recognize, assess, and ethically respond to child and elder abuse, neglect, and mandated reporting responsibilities. In accordance with California Board of Psychology and Board of Behavioral Sciences training standards for psychologists, social workers, professional clinical counselors, or marriage and family therapists. Participants will explore types of abuse, physical and behavioral indicators, reporting protocols, and trauma-informed intervention strategies. Ethical considerations, cultural sensitivity, and appropriate treatment approaches will be emphasized throughout to ensure compassionate, legally compliant care.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingEthical Considerations and Mandated Reporting: Identifying and Responding to Child and Elder AbuseThis comprehensive course equips behavioral health professionals with essential knowledge and skills to recognize, assess, and ethically respond to child and elder abuse, neglect, and mandated reporting responsibilities. In accordance with California Board of Psychology and Board of Behavioral Sciences training standards for psychologists, social workers, professional clinical counselors, or marriage and family therapists. Participants will explore types of abuse, physical and behavioral indicators, reporting protocols, and trauma-informed intervention strategies. Ethical considerations, cultural sensitivity, and appropriate treatment approaches will be emphasized throughout to ensure compassionate, legally compliant care.2080OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Ethics, Knowledge Of Regulatory Issues, CE Broker #20-1312787; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IA (IBC)/1.0 Ethics; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MI (MCBAP)/1.0 Related; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0 Ethics
This comprehensive course equips behavioral health professionals with essential knowledge and skills to recognize, assess, and ethically respond to child and elder abuse, neglect, and mandated reporting responsibilities. In accordance with California Board of Psychology and Board of Behavioral Sciences training standards for psychologists, social workers, professional clinical counselors, or marriage and family therapists. Participants will explore types of abuse, physical and behavioral indicators, reporting protocols, and trauma-informed intervention strategies. Ethical considerations, cultural sensitivity, and appropriate treatment approaches will be emphasized throughout to ensure compassionate, legally compliant care.
10/counseling/ceus/course/sociology-child-abuse-evidenced-based-2232The Sociology of Child Abuse & Evidenced-Based PreventionThis course introduces societal and social factors that impact rates of child abuse and neglect. It covers the identification and assessment of child abuse in relation to mandatory reporting law. Evidenced-based strategies are discussed at both individual and community levels.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingThe Sociology of Child Abuse & Evidenced-Based PreventionThis course introduces societal and social factors that impact rates of child abuse and neglect. It covers the identification and assessment of child abuse in relation to mandatory reporting law. Evidenced-based strategies are discussed at both individual and community levels.2232OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 General; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Techniques, Knowledge Of Sociological Factors, CE Broker #20-1341508; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IA (IBC)/1.0 Special Populations; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Clinical Intake And Screening, Clinical Assessment, Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
This course introduces societal and social factors that impact rates of child abuse and neglect. It covers the identification and assessment of child abuse in relation to mandatory reporting law. Evidenced-based strategies are discussed at both individual and community levels.
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