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State Approval Information for North Carolina
For Clinical Mental Health Counselors and Associates licensed by the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, the Board accepts courses by NBCC approved providers. Continued has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7484. To find approved courses, select NBCC from the Association menu.
- Continued offers courses that may meet the ethics requirement.
- Continued offers courses that may meet the supervision requirement.
For Marriage and Family Therapists licensed by the North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Board, the board accepts courses that, by title or content, apply to marriage and family therapy practice and therapeutic issues. Courses on Continued can be used by licensees to meet their continuing education requirements. Licensees are responsible for choosing content appropriate for their license type.
The North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board accepts courses by NAADAC approved providers. Continued is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, #283836. To find approved courses, select NAADAC from the Association menu.
- Continued offers courses that may meet the ethics requirement.
- Continued offers courses that may meet the HIV/AIDS requirement.
- Continued offers courses that may meet the supervision requirement.
For all other professionals, please check with your state board for current requirements. Professionals are responsible for ensuring that they complete courses relevant to their credential and scope of practice.
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/counseling/ceus/course/parent-child-relationship-assessments-review-1701
Parent-Child Relationship Assessments: A Review of Ethical Considerations and Assessment Tool Selection
This course supports participants' knowledge in familiarizing and ascertaining practical skills to conduct parent-child relationship evaluations and screening using a blend of informal and formal assessment tools. This knowledge will further empower participants to contribute effectively to the well-being of children, facilitate treatment planning using the dynamics of parent-child relationships, and review ethical considerations for assessing this population. This course focuses on early and middle childhood.
auditory, textual, visual
99
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Parent-Child Relationship Assessments: A Review of Ethical Considerations and Assessment Tool Selection
This course supports participants' knowledge in familiarizing and ascertaining practical skills to conduct parent-child relationship evaluations and screening using a blend of informal and formal assessment tools. This knowledge will further empower participants to contribute effectively to the well-being of children, facilitate treatment planning using the dynamics of parent-child relationships, and review ethical considerations for assessing this population. This course focuses on early and middle childhood.
1701
Online
PT120M
Parent-Child Relationship Assessments: A Review of Ethical Considerations and Assessment Tool Selection
Presented by Karalynn Royster, PsyD
Course: #1701Level: Introductory2 Hours
ASWB ACE/2.25 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/2.0; CA (CADTP)/2.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/2.0; CE Broker/2.0 Ethics, CE Broker #20-1177478; CE Hours/2.0; CT (CCB)/2.0; GA (ADACBGA)/2.0; IACET/0.2; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/2.0; IL EITP/2.0 1.0 Assessment, 1.0 Working With Families; MI (MCBAP)/2.0 Related, Treatment Ethics; MO (MCB)/2.0; NAADAC/2.0 Clinical Assessment, Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/2.0; NY-Contact Hours/2.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/2.0 , C4, C9; OK (LPC/LMFT)/2.0; OK (OBLADC)/2.0
This course supports participants' knowledge in familiarizing and ascertaining practical skills to conduct parent-child relationship evaluations and screening using a blend of informal and formal assessment tools. This knowledge will further empower participants to contribute effectively to the well-being of children, facilitate treatment planning using the dynamics of parent-child relationships, and review ethical considerations for assessing this population. This course focuses on early and middle childhood.
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/counseling/ceus/course/professional-ethics-and-supervision-laws-1731
Professional Ethics and Supervision: Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Appropriate Boundaries
This course explains general ethics for behavioral health clinicians, including laws, rules, and guidelines, with CA state rules/regulations/laws/ethics being highlighted. The course describes what a dual relationship is and what steps to take if a dual relationship has developed. The course identifies appropriate boundaries within professional and patient-practitioner relationships, telehealth standards, considerations for working with substance abuse populations, and explores supervisory standards.
auditory, textual, visual
99
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Professional Ethics and Supervision: Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Appropriate Boundaries
This course explains general ethics for behavioral health clinicians, including laws, rules, and guidelines, with CA state rules/regulations/laws/ethics being highlighted. The course describes what a dual relationship is and what steps to take if a dual relationship has developed. The course identifies appropriate boundaries within professional and patient-practitioner relationships, telehealth standards, considerations for working with substance abuse populations, and explores supervisory standards.
1731
Online
PT180M
Professional Ethics and Supervision: Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Appropriate Boundaries
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
Course: #1731Level: Introductory3 Hours
ASWB ACE/3.25 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/3.0; CA (CADTP)/3.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/3.0; CE Broker/3.0 Ethics, Laws & Rules, Supervision, CE Broker #20-1200260; CE Hours/3.0; CT (CCB)/3.0; GA (ADACBGA)/3.0; IACET/0.3; IL (ICB)/3.0 Counselor I, Counselor II, Preventionist I, Preventionist II, CARS I, CARS II, CODP I, CODP II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP I, CAAP II, CRSS I, CRSS II, CPRS I, CPRS II, MAATP I, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/3.0; MI (MCBAP)/3.0 Related, Treatment Ethics, Clinical Supervision; MO (MCB)/3.0; NAADAC/3.0 Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/3.0; NY-Contact Hours/3.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/3.0 PR1, C9, S1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/3.0; OK (OBLADC)/3.0
This course explains general ethics for behavioral health clinicians, including laws, rules, and guidelines, with CA state rules/regulations/laws/ethics being highlighted. The course describes what a dual relationship is and what steps to take if a dual relationship has developed. The course identifies appropriate boundaries within professional and patient-practitioner relationships, telehealth standards, considerations for working with substance abuse populations, and explores supervisory standards.
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/counseling/ceus/course/racism-mental-health-1587
Racism and Mental Health
This course reviews disparities in mental health outcomes by race, focusing on race as a social construction and a social determinant of health. Research is presented on the impact of racism on mental health, occurring at interpersonal, cultural, and institutional levels. Clinical and policy-level recommendations are discussed that have the potential to address the detrimental effects of discrimination on mental health.
auditory, textual, visual
99
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Racism and Mental Health
This course reviews disparities in mental health outcomes by race, focusing on race as a social construction and a social determinant of health. Research is presented on the impact of racism on mental health, occurring at interpersonal, cultural, and institutional levels. Clinical and policy-level recommendations are discussed that have the potential to address the detrimental effects of discrimination on mental health.
1587
Online
PT60M
Racism and Mental Health
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
Course: #1587Level: Intermediate1 Hour
ASWB ACE/1.25 Cultural Competence; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Cultural Diversity, Social And Cultural Foundations, Knowledge Of Sociological Factors, CE Broker #20-1175606; 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 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 PR1, TR1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This course reviews disparities in mental health outcomes by race, focusing on race as a social construction and a social determinant of health. Research is presented on the impact of racism on mental health, occurring at interpersonal, cultural, and institutional levels. Clinical and policy-level recommendations are discussed that have the potential to address the detrimental effects of discrimination on mental health.
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/counseling/ceus/course/ethical-interventions-in-working-with-1585
Ethical Interventions in Working with Immigrant and Refugee Clients
By the very nature of their flight from hardship, refugees experience high rates of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Recognizing the particular vulnerability of this population, it is imperative that clinicians are adequately prepared to provide ethical and culturally competent treatment using evidence-based interventions. This course will identify potential ethical concerns that may arise in treating this population, and further investigate strategies for mitigating these challenges, and it will further provide an overview of multicultural components for providing clinical support for immigrant, refugee, and asylee clients.
auditory, textual, visual
99
USD
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Ethical Interventions in Working with Immigrant and Refugee Clients
By the very nature of their flight from hardship, refugees experience high rates of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Recognizing the particular vulnerability of this population, it is imperative that clinicians are adequately prepared to provide ethical and culturally competent treatment using evidence-based interventions. This course will identify potential ethical concerns that may arise in treating this population, and further investigate strategies for mitigating these challenges, and it will further provide an overview of multicultural components for providing clinical support for immigrant, refugee, and asylee clients.
1585
Online
PT121.9998M
Ethical Interventions in Working with Immigrant and Refugee Clients
Presented by Rachel Singer, PhD
Course: #1585Level: Intermediate2.03 Hours
ASWB ACE/2.25 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/2.0; CA (CADTP)/2.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/2.0; CE Broker/2.0 Ethics, Cultural Diversity, CE Broker #20-1173000; CE Hours/2.0; CT (CCB)/2.0; GA (ADACBGA)/2.0; IACET/0.2; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/2.0; MI (MCBAP)/2.0 Related, Treatment Ethics; MO (MCB)/2.0; NAADAC/2.0 Counseling Services, Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/2.0; NY-Contact Hours/2.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/2.0 C9; OK (LPC/LMFT)/2.0; OK (OBLADC)/2.0
By the very nature of their flight from hardship, refugees experience high rates of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Recognizing the particular vulnerability of this population, it is imperative that clinicians are adequately prepared to provide ethical and culturally competent treatment using evidence-based interventions. This course will identify potential ethical concerns that may arise in treating this population, and further investigate strategies for mitigating these challenges, and it will further provide an overview of multicultural components for providing clinical support for immigrant, refugee, and asylee clients.
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/counseling/ceus/course/development-infant-motor-skills-research-1583
The Development of Infant Motor Skills: Current Research and Ethical Considerations
This course will introduce participants to concepts related to the development of fine and gross motor skills during infancy. Current research which illustrates the relation between cognitive skills such as language, and motor skills will be explored. Ethical concerns related to the process of conducting research with infants will be explained.
auditory, textual, visual
99
USD
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The Development of Infant Motor Skills: Current Research and Ethical Considerations
This course will introduce participants to concepts related to the development of fine and gross motor skills during infancy. Current research which illustrates the relation between cognitive skills such as language, and motor skills will be explored. Ethical concerns related to the process of conducting research with infants will be explained.
1583
Online
PT60M
The Development of Infant Motor Skills: Current Research and Ethical Considerations
Presented by Julie Campbell, PhD
Course: #1583Level: Intermediate1 Hour
ASWB ACE/1.0 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Ethics, CE Broker #20-1173162; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; IL EITP/1.0 1.0 Typical Development; MI (MCBAP)/1.0 Related, Treatment Ethics; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services, Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 TR1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This course will introduce participants to concepts related to the development of fine and gross motor skills during infancy. Current research which illustrates the relation between cognitive skills such as language, and motor skills will be explored. Ethical concerns related to the process of conducting research with infants will be explained.
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/counseling/ceus/course/ethics-and-implicit-bias-in-1589
Ethics and Implicit Bias in Health Care: Exploring the Process of Acknowledging, Accepting, and Addressing Implicit Bias
Behavior health professionals are not immune from implicit bias. This course aims to support medical and behavioral health providers in acknowledging these biases exist, accepting that they can negatively impact/influence care, and addressing the root causes to prevent them from leading to unempathetic care to the people we provide care. It additionally explores ethical considerations for implicit bias.
auditory, textual, visual
99
USD
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Continued Counseling
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Ethics and Implicit Bias in Health Care: Exploring the Process of Acknowledging, Accepting, and Addressing Implicit Bias
Behavior health professionals are not immune from implicit bias. This course aims to support medical and behavioral health providers in acknowledging these biases exist, accepting that they can negatively impact/influence care, and addressing the root causes to prevent them from leading to unempathetic care to the people we provide care. It additionally explores ethical considerations for implicit bias.
1589
Online
PT60M
Ethics and Implicit Bias in Health Care: Exploring the Process of Acknowledging, Accepting, and Addressing Implicit Bias
Presented by Susan Holmes-Walker, PhD, RN
Course: #1589Level: Introductory1 Hour
ASWB ACE/1.25 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Ethics, Cultural Diversity, CE Broker #20-1173444; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (ICB)/1.0 Counselor II, Preventionist II, CARS II, CODP II, PCGC I, PCGC II, CCJP II, CRSS II, CPRS II, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MI (MCBAP)/1.0 Related, Treatment Ethics; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services, Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 PR1, C9; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
Behavior health professionals are not immune from implicit bias. This course aims to support medical and behavioral health providers in acknowledging these biases exist, accepting that they can negatively impact/influence care, and addressing the root causes to prevent them from leading to unempathetic care to the people we provide care. It additionally explores ethical considerations for implicit bias.
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/counseling/ceus/course/group-work-in-behavioral-health-1668
Group Work in Behavioral Health: The Art of Group Facilitation, Part II
This is part 2 of a 3-part series. This 3-part series offers theory and group facilitation tools so clinicians can deepen their understanding and skill in planning and facilitating groups in behavioral health settings. This webinar includes creating a safe space for participants, understanding and navigating group dynamics, issues of oppression and power, and self-awareness as a practitioner.
auditory, textual, visual
99
USD
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Continued Counseling
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Group Work in Behavioral Health: The Art of Group Facilitation, Part II
This is part 2 of a 3-part series. This 3-part series offers theory and group facilitation tools so clinicians can deepen their understanding and skill in planning and facilitating groups in behavioral health settings. This webinar includes creating a safe space for participants, understanding and navigating group dynamics, issues of oppression and power, and self-awareness as a practitioner.
1668
Online
PT63M
Group Work in Behavioral Health: The Art of Group Facilitation, Part II
Presented by Shira Sameroff, MSW, LCSW
Course: #1668Level: Introductory1.05 Hours
ASWB ACE/1.25 Clinical; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Theories, Counseling, CE Broker #20-1159418; 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 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 C3; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This is part 2 of a 3-part series. This 3-part series offers theory and group facilitation tools so clinicians can deepen their understanding and skill in planning and facilitating groups in behavioral health settings. This webinar includes creating a safe space for participants, understanding and navigating group dynamics, issues of oppression and power, and self-awareness as a practitioner.
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/counseling/ceus/course/working-with-survivors-human-trafficking-1597
Working with Survivors of Human Trafficking for Health Care Providers
An introduction to human trafficking for professionals working in health care settings. Topics covered include important terminology, the different types of human trafficking, and the scope of the problem within the United States. How to recognize the signs and risk factors for trafficking and conducting trauma-informed screenings for victims is also reviewed.
auditory, textual, visual
99
USD
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Working with Survivors of Human Trafficking for Health Care Providers
An introduction to human trafficking for professionals working in health care settings. Topics covered include important terminology, the different types of human trafficking, and the scope of the problem within the United States. How to recognize the signs and risk factors for trafficking and conducting trauma-informed screenings for victims is also reviewed.
1597
Online
PT61.0002M
Working with Survivors of Human Trafficking for Health Care Providers
Presented by Hannah Halbreich, MSW, LICSW
Course: #1597Level: Intermediate1.02 Hours
ASWB ACE/1.25 General; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Human Trafficking, Counseling Theories, Counseling, CE Broker #20-1173272; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (ICB)/1.0 Counselor II, Preventionist II, CARS II, CODP I, CODP II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CRSS I, CRSS II, CPRS I, CPRS II, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MI (MCBAP)/1.0 Related; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Clinical Assessment, Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 C2; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
An introduction to human trafficking for professionals working in health care settings. Topics covered include important terminology, the different types of human trafficking, and the scope of the problem within the United States. How to recognize the signs and risk factors for trafficking and conducting trauma-informed screenings for victims is also reviewed.
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/counseling/ceus/course/the-psychology-of-organization-1707
The Psychology of Organization
This course covers the psychology of personal organization - how being organized or disorganized impacts emotional states and mental health, the links between organization and conditions like depression, different organizational styles, and techniques to improve organization. It explores why organization matters from a psychological perspective, unlike organizational psychology which focuses on workplace dynamics. This course supports members to learn to evaluate their own organizational tendencies and develop skills to harness the benefits of an orderly environment which will ultimately support functioning in a behavioral health setting.
auditory, textual, visual
99
USD
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Continued Counseling
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The Psychology of Organization
This course covers the psychology of personal organization - how being organized or disorganized impacts emotional states and mental health, the links between organization and conditions like depression, different organizational styles, and techniques to improve organization. It explores why organization matters from a psychological perspective, unlike organizational psychology which focuses on workplace dynamics. This course supports members to learn to evaluate their own organizational tendencies and develop skills to harness the benefits of an orderly environment which will ultimately support functioning in a behavioral health setting.
1707
Online
PT60M
The Psychology of Organization
Presented by Taeler Hammond, MA
Course: #1707Level: Intermediate1 Hour
ASWB ACE/1.25 Clinical; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Theories, Knowledge Of Physiological Factors, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, CE Broker #20-1170966; 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 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 PR1, TR1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This course covers the psychology of personal organization - how being organized or disorganized impacts emotional states and mental health, the links between organization and conditions like depression, different organizational styles, and techniques to improve organization. It explores why organization matters from a psychological perspective, unlike organizational psychology which focuses on workplace dynamics. This course supports members to learn to evaluate their own organizational tendencies and develop skills to harness the benefits of an orderly environment which will ultimately support functioning in a behavioral health setting.
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/counseling/ceus/course/pyramid-model-early-childhood-assessment-1699
The Pyramid Model in Early Childhood: Assessment and Intervention - Part 2
This second part of a two-part series for clinicians builds on the previous presentation regarding communication delays in children with emotional/behavioral challenges; it focuses on the Pyramid Model's third tier, which requires more intensive, individualized assessment and intervention for challenging behaviors, emphasizing how clinicians can play a vital role by conducting functional behavioral assessments to develop hypothesis statements and positive behavior support plans that focus on building developmentally appropriate communication and social interaction skills.
auditory, textual, visual
99
USD
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Unlimited COURSE Access for $99/year
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Continued Counseling
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The Pyramid Model in Early Childhood: Assessment and Intervention - Part 2
This second part of a two-part series for clinicians builds on the previous presentation regarding communication delays in children with emotional/behavioral challenges; it focuses on the Pyramid Model's third tier, which requires more intensive, individualized assessment and intervention for challenging behaviors, emphasizing how clinicians can play a vital role by conducting functional behavioral assessments to develop hypothesis statements and positive behavior support plans that focus on building developmentally appropriate communication and social interaction skills.
1699
Online
PT124.0002M
The Pyramid Model in Early Childhood: Assessment and Intervention - Part 2
Presented by Pamelazita Buschbacher, EdD, CCC-SLP
Course: #1699Level: Intermediate2.07 Hours
ASWB ACE/2.25 General; CA (CAADE)/2.0; CA (CADTP)/2.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/2.0; CE Broker/2.0 Human Growth And Development, Counseling Techniques, Knowledge Of Human Growth And Development, CE Broker #20-1172994; CE Hours/2.0; CT (CCB)/2.0; GA (ADACBGA)/2.0; IACET/0.2; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/2.0; IL EITP/1.0 0.5 Assessment, 0.5 Intervention; MI (MCBAP)/2.0 Related; MO (MCB)/2.0; NAADAC/2.0 Clinical Assessment, Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/2.0; NY-Contact Hours/2.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/2.0 C4, C5; OK (LPC/LMFT)/2.0; OK (OBLADC)/2.0
This second part of a two-part series for clinicians builds on the previous presentation regarding communication delays in children with emotional/behavioral challenges; it focuses on the Pyramid Model's third tier, which requires more intensive, individualized assessment and intervention for challenging behaviors, emphasizing how clinicians can play a vital role by conducting functional behavioral assessments to develop hypothesis statements and positive behavior support plans that focus on building developmentally appropriate communication and social interaction skills.