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State Approval Information for Massachusetts

For Mental Health Counselors licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions, 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.

For Marriage and Family Therapists licensed through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions, the board accepts courses approved by AAMFT. Continued does not currently offer approved courses. However, feel free to use Continued courses for your professional development.

For addiction professionals licensed by the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), the 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.

For addiction professionals certified by the Massachusetts Board of Substance Abuse Counselor Certification (MBSACC), the board requires individual course approval; however, they do not approve courses held outside of Massachusetts. All of the courses Continued offers are held online and not in the state of MA. You can take courses on Continued; however, per the board rules, be advised that MBSACC is under no obligation to accept training hours approved by other organizations.

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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Adapting Evidence-Based Practices for Transgender Patients: Current Literature, Ethical Considerations, and Future Directions
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #1835Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course highlights the need for an increasing focus on evidence-based practices (EBPs) in psychological treatment, emphasizing their effectiveness and empirical basis. It also addresses the need to adapt EBPs for transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) patients to ensure ethical and effective care, identifying adapted EBPs and their application to common issues faced by TGD individuals.

Intimate Relationships: Four Theoretical Perspectives
Presented by Wind Goodfriend, PhD, MS, BA
VideoAudio
Course: #1630Level: Introductory2 Hours
For the last century, research on intimate relationships has grown from a relatively obscure topic in the field of psychology to one of the most popular and thriving areas of study. Four major theoretical perspectives generally guide research: Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory, the Evolutionary Perspective, Interdependence Theory, and Attachment Theory. Each theory’s history and basic principles are discussed and participants are encouraged to apply ideas to a fictitious couple. Finally, each theory’s strengths and potential weaknesses are analyzed.

Introduction to Mental Health and Autism Spectrum
Presented by Ashley McLimans, MS, LMHCP
VideoAudio
Course: #1814Level: Intermediate1.07 Hours
Understanding the intersection of Autism Spectrum Disorder and mental health is critical for mental health practitioners. This webinar explores therapy adaptations that further support clients engaging in mental health support and services.

Mobilizing Hope in Chronic Pain: Strategies for Mental Health Professionals
Presented by Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, MSW, LCSW
VideoAudio
Course: #1778Level: Intermediate1.07 Hours
Effectively addressing and managing chronic pain is essential for mental health professionals. This webinar explores the complexities of chronic and introduces various strategies and interventions to aid clinicians in effectively addressing chronic pain in their practice.

Teen Dating Violence: Strategies for Therapeutic Intervention
Presented by Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, ACS
VideoAudio
Course: #1821Level: Intermediate1.03 Hours
Teen dating violence is prevalent and presents unique challenges for clinicians. This course provides background information on teen dating violence and a framework to assess and intervene with teens experiencing violence within their dating relationships.

Individual Differences in Personality: The Big 5
Presented by Benjamin Ampel, MA, PhD candidate
VideoAudio
Course: #1757Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course on the Big Five Personality Inventory provides an in-depth exploration of its origins, shedding light on its development. It also delves into how the five personality traits (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism) influence behavior, both in romantic and non-romantic relationships, and life outcomes. The lecture emphasizes the pros and cons associated with each of these personality traits, offering a practical understanding of how they manifest in various aspects of human life.

Tinnitus and Trauma: Clinical Implications for Working with Tinnitus
Presented by Jennifer Gans, PsyD
Video
Course: #1767Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course explains why tinnitus can trigger a traumatic response and get the brain "locked in" to the sensation. It discusses the Tinnitus Trifecta that causes and maintains bothersome tinnitus, provides effective management tools (the Tinnitus Healing Triad) to help patients, and highlights the vital role of therapists in reducing tinnitus suffering.

Working with Challenging Parents in Child Therapy
Presented by Katie Fries, MSW, LCSW
VideoAudio
Course: #1772Level: Intermediate1.02 Hours
Having an understanding of the underlying emotions and concerns that contribute to behavior that clinicians commonly find challenging to deal with when working with children in therapy is essential. This webinar explores how clinicians can use insight, empathy, and self-awareness to promote positive and effective parental involvement when working with children and parent/child relationship challenges in therapy.

Clinical Implications of Trauma Work: Identifying, Remediating and Buffering Against the Interpersonal, Ethical and Professional Pitfalls of Addressing Trauma
Presented by Aaron Gillespie, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #1775Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course explores essential aspects of clinical practice, emphasizing their dual importance in comprehension and guiding clinician behavior in personal and professional settings when working with trauma survivors. Topics covered include the impact of trauma work on clinicians, proactive self-care, ethical and legal considerations, and practical measures for clinician well-being when working with trauma in real-life situations.

Advanced Techniques in EMDR: Mastering Bilateral Stimulation
Presented by Heather Moshier, MBA, CAADC, LSW
VideoAudio
Course: #1818Level: Intermediate1.03 Hours
This course is designed for clinicians who want more in-depth knowledge of EMDR. This course explores bilateral stimulation in EMDR and bilateral stimulation techniques and provides a basic foundation of phases 3 and 4 in EMDR.