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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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Understanding the Impact of Collective Trauma on the Mental Health of the Millennial Generation
Presented by Tiffany Hall, MS, LMFT
Video
Course: #1371Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course explores the unique mental health challenges facing millennials and potential clinical interventions to address those mental health challenges.

Pennsylvania Act 31 of 2014: Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training
Presented by David Stein, PhD, SLP
Video
Course: #2070Level: Introductory2 Hours
This webinar is designed to meet the biennial licensure renewal requirements for Pennsylvania healthcare licensees. Content includes the nature of the child welfare system in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the aspects of child abuse in Pennsylvania law, potential indicators of child abuse, the provisions and responsibilities for reporting suspected child abuse, and how to make appropriate referrals to the child welfare system. This course was updated in 2020 to include new information required due to changes in the law.

Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders: Best Practices and Evidence-Based Treatments
Presented by John Smith, PhD, LCSW
Video
Course: #1368Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Statistically, over 50% of the people with a mental illness (MI) have a co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD). This workshop will provide training on how to assess and treat this special population.

Motivational Interviewing: A Different Way of Looking At It
Presented by John Smith, PhD, LCSW
Video
Course: #1493Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course will cover the basics of Motivational Interviewing and includes a practical look at how it can be used in most treatment settings.

Suicide and Self-Harm in the Elderly
Presented by Teresa Fair-Field, OTD, OTR/L
Video
Course: #1449Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course will discuss the signs that go beyond depression to reveal active suicidal or self-harm risk. We will address the prevalence of suicidality in long-term care settings, elevated risks in care transitions, steps to improve the comfort and ability to conduct effective interviews and risk assessments, the Baby Boomer cohort effect, and provide clinical tips and resources.

Supporting the LGBTQ Senior in Healthcare
Presented by Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Video
Course: #1483Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This training describes the required elements for responding to the emerging needs of long term care communities to provide sensitive and respectful services to LGBT elders. The training reviews definitions related to sexual orientation and gender identity, challenges experienced by LGBT older adults, and strategies for communication and policies that honor residents’ rights.

Therapeutic Strategies for Counseling Complex Patients within a Pediatric Hospital Setting
Presented by Michael Hoffman, PhD, MS, LCP
Video
Course: #1365Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will present concrete, specific therapeutic strategies for managing complex patients and their families. This may include patients who are non-adherent to medical recommendations, have significant medical complexity, and/or other multicultural/diversity issues.

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence: What it Is, How to Assess for It, and How to Intervene
Presented by Kim Anderson, PhD, MSSW, LCSW, Katrinna Matthews, DSW, MEd, LAPSW
Video
Course: #2065Level: Intermediate2.5 Hours
This two part course is designed to provide an overview of intimate partner violence (IPV), its causes, the prevalence, and its impact on victims as well as children. In addition, this course explores elder abuse and discusses assessment for IPV and elder abuse and intervention strategies.

Psychiatric Medications, MAT, and Recovery
Presented by John Smith, PhD, LCSW
Video
Course: #1254Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course will cover the purpose and use of psychiatric medications and medication-assisted treatment for persons in recovery from co-occurring substance use and mental disorders.

Intimate Partner Violence: The Basics
Presented by Katrinna Matthews, DSW, MEd, LAPSW
Video
Course: #1434Level: Introductory1.5 Hours
This course defines Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and reviews how IPV manifests in relationships and how mental health practitioners should assess for IPV and intervene with both victims and perpetrators. This course also addresses elder abuse and assessing and intervening with elder abuse.