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.
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.
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.
1/counseling/ceus/course/ethics-wokeness-in-mental-health-2165The Ethics of Wokeness in Mental Health PracticeThe term “woke” has evolved to hold different meanings and connotations for individuals and groups from various social, political, and professional contexts. This course uses the lens of professional values and ethics to delve into the meaning of wokeness, including how it aligns or contrasts with principles of social justice, cultural competence and humility, integrity, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and respect for the dignity and worth of all people. This course offers participants practical strategies for engaging professional colleagues, clients, and others in constructive conversations about their ethical responsibilities in light of the differing interpretations of wokeness.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingThe Ethics of Wokeness in Mental Health PracticeThe term “woke” has evolved to hold different meanings and connotations for individuals and groups from various social, political, and professional contexts. This course uses the lens of professional values and ethics to delve into the meaning of wokeness, including how it aligns or contrasts with principles of social justice, cultural competence and humility, integrity, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and respect for the dignity and worth of all people. This course offers participants practical strategies for engaging professional colleagues, clients, and others in constructive conversations about their ethical responsibilities in light of the differing interpretations of wokeness.2165OnlinePT60M
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 #20-1321672; 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
The term “woke” has evolved to hold different meanings and connotations for individuals and groups from various social, political, and professional contexts. This course uses the lens of professional values and ethics to delve into the meaning of wokeness, including how it aligns or contrasts with principles of social justice, cultural competence and humility, integrity, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and respect for the dignity and worth of all people. This course offers participants practical strategies for engaging professional colleagues, clients, and others in constructive conversations about their ethical responsibilities in light of the differing interpretations of wokeness.
2/counseling/ceus/course/emotional-intelligence-in-healthcare-driving-2255Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare: Driving High-Quality Care and Team PerformanceThis course moves beyond technical skills to explore the critical impact of emotional intelligence (EI) on healthcare professionals. It covers the five core domains of EI and how they directly influence patient outcomes, team collaboration, and stress resilience. In addition, evidence-based strategies are presented to enable course participants to enhance their own EI, improve clinical effectiveness, and enhance leadership capabilities in busy healthcare settings.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingEmotional Intelligence in Healthcare: Driving High-Quality Care and Team PerformanceThis course moves beyond technical skills to explore the critical impact of emotional intelligence (EI) on healthcare professionals. It covers the five core domains of EI and how they directly influence patient outcomes, team collaboration, and stress resilience. In addition, evidence-based strategies are presented to enable course participants to enhance their own EI, improve clinical effectiveness, and enhance leadership capabilities in busy healthcare settings.2255OnlinePT90M
ASWB ACE/1.5 General; CA (CAADE)/1.5; CA (CADTP)/1.5; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.5; CE Broker/1.5 Counseling Theories, Knowledge Of Physiological Factors, CE Broker #20-1369530; CE Hours/1.5; CT (CCB)/1.5; GA (ADACBGA)/1.5; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.5; MI (MCBAP)/1.5 Related; MO (MCB)/1.5; NAADAC/1.5 Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/1.5; NY-Contact Hours/1.5 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.5 P6, TR1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.5; OK (OBLADC)/1.5 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
This course moves beyond technical skills to explore the critical impact of emotional intelligence (EI) on healthcare professionals. It covers the five core domains of EI and how they directly influence patient outcomes, team collaboration, and stress resilience. In addition, evidence-based strategies are presented to enable course participants to enhance their own EI, improve clinical effectiveness, and enhance leadership capabilities in busy healthcare settings.
3/counseling/ceus/course/ethics-clinical-supervision-in-high-2214Ethics of Clinical Supervision in High-Risk SettingsThis webinar examines challenging ethical situations faced by mental health supervisors in high-risk contexts, including child protection, suicide, threats of violence, and substance use. It also highlights practical strategies supervisors can apply to navigate these complex situations with professionalism and care.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingEthics of Clinical Supervision in High-Risk SettingsThis webinar examines challenging ethical situations faced by mental health supervisors in high-risk contexts, including child protection, suicide, threats of violence, and substance use. It also highlights practical strategies supervisors can apply to navigate these complex situations with professionalism and care.2214OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Ethics, Supervision, CE Broker #20-1350606; 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, Treatment Ethics; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Legal Ethical And Professional Development; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 , PE, PS1, C9, S2; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0 Ethics
This webinar examines challenging ethical situations faced by mental health supervisors in high-risk contexts, including child protection, suicide, threats of violence, and substance use. It also highlights practical strategies supervisors can apply to navigate these complex situations with professionalism and care.
4/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; 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 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.
5/counseling/ceus/course/understanding-and-managing-hope-fatigue-2072Understanding and Managing Hope Fatigue: Practical Strategies for Behavioral Health ProfessionalsIn the fast-paced and emotionally demanding field of behavioral health, it’s easy to focus on supporting others while neglecting our own well-being. One silent, yet critical challenge that both professionals and clients face is hope fatigue—a state of emotional exhaustion that arises from persistent adversity and lack of progress. This interactive course dives deep into the emotional toll hope fatigue takes on your clients, how it disrupts the therapeutic relationship, and more importantly, the evidence-based techniques you can use to combat it.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingUnderstanding and Managing Hope Fatigue: Practical Strategies for Behavioral Health ProfessionalsIn the fast-paced and emotionally demanding field of behavioral health, it’s easy to focus on supporting others while neglecting our own well-being. One silent, yet critical challenge that both professionals and clients face is hope fatigue—a state of emotional exhaustion that arises from persistent adversity and lack of progress. This interactive course dives deep into the emotional toll hope fatigue takes on your clients, how it disrupts the therapeutic relationship, and more importantly, the evidence-based techniques you can use to combat it.2072OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 General; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Lifestyle And Career Development, Client/counselor Therapeutic Relationship, CE Broker #20-1281817; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IA (IBC)/1.0 Generic; IACET/0.1; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; MI (MCBAP)/1.0 Related; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services, 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 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
In the fast-paced and emotionally demanding field of behavioral health, it’s easy to focus on supporting others while neglecting our own well-being. One silent, yet critical challenge that both professionals and clients face is hope fatigue—a state of emotional exhaustion that arises from persistent adversity and lack of progress. This interactive course dives deep into the emotional toll hope fatigue takes on your clients, how it disrupts the therapeutic relationship, and more importantly, the evidence-based techniques you can use to combat it.
6/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.
7/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.
8/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.
9/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.
10/counseling/ceus/course/clinical-considerations-gambling-disorder-screening-2193Clinical Considerations for Gambling Disorder: Screening, Comorbidity, and Evidence-based ToolsThis course explores the unique clinical considerations and comorbidity of individuals with substance use and mental illness, and the rate of problem gambling and gambling disorder. In addition, participants learn evidence-based tools used to screen for gambling problem behavior and the impact of each tool.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingClinical Considerations for Gambling Disorder: Screening, Comorbidity, and Evidence-based ToolsThis course explores the unique clinical considerations and comorbidity of individuals with substance use and mental illness, and the rate of problem gambling and gambling disorder. In addition, participants learn evidence-based tools used to screen for gambling problem behavior and the impact of each tool.2193OnlinePT60M
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, Counseling, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Mental Health Disorders, CE Broker #20-1340153; 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 Intake And Screening, Clinical Assessment, Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 C4, G1, G2; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
This course explores the unique clinical considerations and comorbidity of individuals with substance use and mental illness, and the rate of problem gambling and gambling disorder. In addition, participants learn evidence-based tools used to screen for gambling problem behavior and the impact of each tool.
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