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1/counseling/ceus/course/ethics-ai-for-clinical-assessments-2318Ethics of AI for Clinical Assessments and DocumentationThis course examines key ethical issues associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical assessment and documentation. Participants will explore challenges related to professional integrity, competence, confidentiality, and informed consent, and will learn practical strategies for ethically integrating AI tools into clinical practice.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingEthics of AI for Clinical Assessments and DocumentationThis course examines key ethical issues associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical assessment and documentation. Participants will explore challenges related to professional integrity, competence, confidentiality, and informed consent, and will learn practical strategies for ethically integrating AI tools into clinical practice.2318OnlinePT60M
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 #20-1362079; 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, Treatment Ethics; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Clinical Assessment, Documentation And Record-keeping, 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 key ethical issues associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical assessment and documentation. Participants will explore challenges related to professional integrity, competence, confidentiality, and informed consent, and will learn practical strategies for ethically integrating AI tools into clinical practice.
2/counseling/ceus/course/engineered-risk-sociological-perspective-on-2322Engineered Risk: A Sociological Perspective on Gambling DisorderThis course examines gambling disorder through a sociological lens, highlighting how social and economic factors shape addiction risk, including how digital gambling platforms are designed to increase engagement and how policy influences exposure. Participants will learn to apply these insights to clinical assessment and intervention.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingEngineered Risk: A Sociological Perspective on Gambling DisorderThis course examines gambling disorder through a sociological lens, highlighting how social and economic factors shape addiction risk, including how digital gambling platforms are designed to increase engagement and how policy influences exposure. Participants will learn to apply these insights to clinical assessment and intervention.2322OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 Clinical; 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, Counseling, CE Broker #20-1371119; 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 I, Counselor II, Preventionist I, Preventionist II, CARS I, CARS II, CODP II, PCGC I, PCGC II, CCJP II, CRSS I, CRSS 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 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
This course examines gambling disorder through a sociological lens, highlighting how social and economic factors shape addiction risk, including how digital gambling platforms are designed to increase engagement and how policy influences exposure. Participants will learn to apply these insights to clinical assessment and intervention.
3/counseling/ceus/course/capability-approach-ethics-clinical-practice-2316A Capability Approach to Ethics in Clinical PracticeThis workshop examines key concepts in the Capability Approach to ethical decision making, and how it differs from utilitarian and principle-based ethics. Participants will learn how to apply the strengths and justice-based approach to ethical issues that may arise in clinical practice.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingA Capability Approach to Ethics in Clinical PracticeThis workshop examines key concepts in the Capability Approach to ethical decision making, and how it differs from utilitarian and principle-based ethics. Participants will learn how to apply the strengths and justice-based approach to ethical issues that may arise in clinical practice.2316OnlinePT60M
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 #20-1364559; 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 II, Preventionist II, CARS II, 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, Treatment Ethics; 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 workshop examines key concepts in the Capability Approach to ethical decision making, and how it differs from utilitarian and principle-based ethics. Participants will learn how to apply the strengths and justice-based approach to ethical issues that may arise in clinical practice.
4/counseling/ceus/course/human-rights-approach-ethics-clinical-2342A Human Rights-Based Approach to Ethics in Clinical PracticeThis webinar demonstrates a practical approach to integrating human rights into ethical decision-making in clinical practice. Participants will explore how rights derived from international instruments, national laws, and state regulations can guide responses to complex issues such as autonomy, access to care, discrimination, dignity, equity, and confidentiality. Through applied examples and case discussions, attendees will learn how to translate abstract rights into concrete clinical actions, strengthening both ethical reasoning and advocacy.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingA Human Rights-Based Approach to Ethics in Clinical PracticeThis webinar demonstrates a practical approach to integrating human rights into ethical decision-making in clinical practice. Participants will explore how rights derived from international instruments, national laws, and state regulations can guide responses to complex issues such as autonomy, access to care, discrimination, dignity, equity, and confidentiality. Through applied examples and case discussions, attendees will learn how to translate abstract rights into concrete clinical actions, strengthening both ethical reasoning and advocacy.2342OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 Ethics; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Ethics, Professional Responsibilities, Knowledge Of Regulatory Issues, CE Broker #20-1380589; 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
This webinar demonstrates a practical approach to integrating human rights into ethical decision-making in clinical practice. Participants will explore how rights derived from international instruments, national laws, and state regulations can guide responses to complex issues such as autonomy, access to care, discrimination, dignity, equity, and confidentiality. Through applied examples and case discussions, attendees will learn how to translate abstract rights into concrete clinical actions, strengthening both ethical reasoning and advocacy.
5/counseling/ceus/course/highly-sensitive-person-therapist-client-2234The Highly Sensitive Person in Therapy: The Therapist-Client DynamicSensory Processing Sensitivity is widely unknown, despite affecting nearly 20 percent of the population. This course focuses on identifying the sensitivity trait, recognizing different styles of sensitivity, exploring the history of the HS Person, examining the neurological process, learning how to implement strategies to calm the nervous system, and protecting against overstimulation. We will examine how having a highly sensitive nervous system can be used as a strength for the individual.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingThe Highly Sensitive Person in Therapy: The Therapist-Client DynamicSensory Processing Sensitivity is widely unknown, despite affecting nearly 20 percent of the population. This course focuses on identifying the sensitivity trait, recognizing different styles of sensitivity, exploring the history of the HS Person, examining the neurological process, learning how to implement strategies to calm the nervous system, and protecting against overstimulation. We will examine how having a highly sensitive nervous system can be used as a strength for the individual.2234OnlinePT60M
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 Physiological Factors, Counseling, CE Broker #20-1343368; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IA (IBC)/1.0 Counseling Theories & Techniques; IACET/0.1; IL (ICB)/1.0 Counselor II, Preventionist II, CARS II, 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 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
Sensory Processing Sensitivity is widely unknown, despite affecting nearly 20 percent of the population. This course focuses on identifying the sensitivity trait, recognizing different styles of sensitivity, exploring the history of the HS Person, examining the neurological process, learning how to implement strategies to calm the nervous system, and protecting against overstimulation. We will examine how having a highly sensitive nervous system can be used as a strength for the individual.
6/counseling/ceus/course/providing-behavioral-health-treatment-to-1592Providing Behavioral Health Treatment to LGBTQ+ Populations: Introductory Ethical and Clinical ConsiderationsThis course will provide introductory information on key terms, concepts, and empirical findings that will aid in providing effective psychotherapy and behavioral health treatment to LGBTQ+ clients across the lifespan. It will also address unique clinical considerations and potential challenges associated with serving LGBTQ+ communities in behavioral health and psychotherapy settings.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingProviding Behavioral Health Treatment to LGBTQ+ Populations: Introductory Ethical and Clinical ConsiderationsThis course will provide introductory information on key terms, concepts, and empirical findings that will aid in providing effective psychotherapy and behavioral health treatment to LGBTQ+ clients across the lifespan. It will also address unique clinical considerations and potential challenges associated with serving LGBTQ+ communities in behavioral health and psychotherapy settings.1592OnlinePT60M
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, Distinct Populations, Social And Cultural Foundations, Knowledge Of Sociological Factors, CE Broker #20-1162106; 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, 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 will provide introductory information on key terms, concepts, and empirical findings that will aid in providing effective psychotherapy and behavioral health treatment to LGBTQ+ clients across the lifespan. It will also address unique clinical considerations and potential challenges associated with serving LGBTQ+ communities in behavioral health and psychotherapy settings.
7/counseling/ceus/course/trauma-informed-supervision-authentic-and-2301Trauma-Informed Supervision: An Authentic and Reflective ModelThis course reimagines supervision as more than oversight—it is a relational stage where the unresolved stories of both supervisee and supervisor can emerge, interact, and heal. Drawing on trauma-informed and narrative frameworks, participants will explore how authenticity, vulnerability, and reflection can transform supervision into a space of growth and co-regulation rather than performance and compliance.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingTrauma-Informed Supervision: An Authentic and Reflective ModelThis course reimagines supervision as more than oversight—it is a relational stage where the unresolved stories of both supervisee and supervisor can emerge, interact, and heal. Drawing on trauma-informed and narrative frameworks, participants will explore how authenticity, vulnerability, and reflection can transform supervision into a space of growth and co-regulation rather than performance and compliance.2301OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 General; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Supervision, Counseling, CE Broker #20-1352652; 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; MI (MCBAP)/1.0 Related, Clinical Supervision; 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 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
This course reimagines supervision as more than oversight—it is a relational stage where the unresolved stories of both supervisee and supervisor can emerge, interact, and heal. Drawing on trauma-informed and narrative frameworks, participants will explore how authenticity, vulnerability, and reflection can transform supervision into a space of growth and co-regulation rather than performance and compliance.
8/counseling/ceus/course/hiv-in-sociological-perspective-evidence-2330HIV in Sociological Perspective: Evidence-Based Care, Stigma, and InterventionThis course introduces the sociological factors in HIV prevalence and treatment, including stigma, structural inequality, and political influences on care. Participants will learn how these factors shape mental health outcomes and engagement in care, with a discussion on trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based interventions to support individuals living with or at risk for HIV.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingHIV in Sociological Perspective: Evidence-Based Care, Stigma, and InterventionThis course introduces the sociological factors in HIV prevalence and treatment, including stigma, structural inequality, and political influences on care. Participants will learn how these factors shape mental health outcomes and engagement in care, with a discussion on trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based interventions to support individuals living with or at risk for HIV.2330OnlinePT120M
ASWB ACE/2.0 Cultural Competence; CA (CAADE)/2.0; CA (CADTP)/2.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/2.0; CE Broker/2.0 Cultural Diversity, Distinct Populations, Social And Cultural Foundations, Counseling Theories, Counseling Techniques, Knowledge Of Sociological Factors, Knowledge Of Psychiatric Factors, Counseling, Co-Occurring Disorders, General Substance Use Counseling, CE Broker #20-1372099; 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; MO (MCB)/2.0; NAADAC/2.0 Counseling Services, Legal Ethical And Professional Development, Pharmacology And Physiology; NBCC CE Hours/2.0; NY-Contact Hours/2.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/2.0; OK (OBLADC)/2.0 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours
This course introduces the sociological factors in HIV prevalence and treatment, including stigma, structural inequality, and political influences on care. Participants will learn how these factors shape mental health outcomes and engagement in care, with a discussion on trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based interventions to support individuals living with or at risk for HIV.
9/counseling/ceus/course/islamic-ethics-in-mental-health-2172Islamic Ethics in Mental Health Practice: Insights for Ethical and Culturally Informed CareThis course provides examples of how Islamic ethics can be used to inform ethical decision-making and conduct in behavioral health practice. Learn how community responsibility, holistic wellbeing, mercy, dignity, beneficence, and other Islamic principles can be integrated with duties from professional codes of ethics.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingIslamic Ethics in Mental Health Practice: Insights for Ethical and Culturally Informed CareThis course provides examples of how Islamic ethics can be used to inform ethical decision-making and conduct in behavioral health practice. Learn how community responsibility, holistic wellbeing, mercy, dignity, beneficence, and other Islamic principles can be integrated with duties from professional codes of ethics.2172OnlinePT60M
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, Knowledge Of Sociological Factors, CE Broker #20-1335567; 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, Treatment Ethics; 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 provides examples of how Islamic ethics can be used to inform ethical decision-making and conduct in behavioral health practice. Learn how community responsibility, holistic wellbeing, mercy, dignity, beneficence, and other Islamic principles can be integrated with duties from professional codes of ethics.
10/counseling/ceus/course/risk-management-approach-ethics-clinical-2340A Risk Management Approach to Ethics in Clinical PracticeThis presentation offers a risk management approach to addressing ethical issues in clinical mental health practice. Rather than focusing solely on avoiding lawsuits or licensing complaints, the presentation emphasizes ethically sound, client-centered decision-making that protects client wellbeing, respects client rights, and supports compliance with relevant ethical standards, laws, and agency policies. Participants will explore strategies for identifying, assessing, and responding to practice risks, particularly when clinicians face competing interests, conflicting obligations, or uncertainty about the best course of action. This course was developed for an interprofessional audience.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingA Risk Management Approach to Ethics in Clinical PracticeThis presentation offers a risk management approach to addressing ethical issues in clinical mental health practice. Rather than focusing solely on avoiding lawsuits or licensing complaints, the presentation emphasizes ethically sound, client-centered decision-making that protects client wellbeing, respects client rights, and supports compliance with relevant ethical standards, laws, and agency policies. Participants will explore strategies for identifying, assessing, and responding to practice risks, particularly when clinicians face competing interests, conflicting obligations, or uncertainty about the best course of action. This course was developed for an interprofessional audience.2340OnlinePT60M
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 #20-1381126; 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, Treatment Ethics; 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 presentation offers a risk management approach to addressing ethical issues in clinical mental health practice. Rather than focusing solely on avoiding lawsuits or licensing complaints, the presentation emphasizes ethically sound, client-centered decision-making that protects client wellbeing, respects client rights, and supports compliance with relevant ethical standards, laws, and agency policies. Participants will explore strategies for identifying, assessing, and responding to practice risks, particularly when clinicians face competing interests, conflicting obligations, or uncertainty about the best course of action. This course was developed for an interprofessional audience.
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