CE Courses for Psychologists

We all think we can describe our own personality – but how do psychologists define and measure personality? This course introduces you to seven different theoretical approaches to the study of personality, including (1) psychoanalytic, (2) Neo-Freudian, (3) trait, (4) biological, (5) behavioral/social learning, (6) cognitive, and (7) humanistic perspectives. It ends with a brief discussion of personality controversies in the field.

This course explores Polyvagal Theory and offers insight and education about how our bodies respond to and create emotional responses. This presentation is ideal for professionals interested in utilizing interventions that highlight the mind-body connection.

The personal experience of the presenter, as an individual with a disability and an occupational therapist, and perspectives on what healthcare providers should know about living with a disability are shared in this course. Discussion includes consideration of disability and accessibility in diversity/equity/inclusion frameworks, disability supports, and social factors that impact persons with disabilities.

An introduction to several fundamental theories and models regarding the psychology of relationship violence. Material includes different types of relationship violence as well as research on the psychology of perpetrators and survivors. In addition, ideas regarding healing after a successful escape from an abusive relationship are discussed.

This 6-module empirically-supported training program addresses suicide awareness, risk assessment, screening, intervention, and referral principles. In addition, this training explores suicide awareness with veterans, reducing access to lethal means, age and population-specific suicide assessment tools, intervention strategies, and safety planning.

An overview of what Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is and is not, including common myths and neurodevelopmental basics, is provided in this course. Practical strategies to manage and intervene with ADHD in children and teens are discussed, with a focus on identifying strengths and promoting self-regulation and executive functioning skills.

Mental health professionals are experiencing burnout at significant rates due to workplace demands and the current mental health crisis. This course identifies the signs of burnout seen in mental health professionals and redefines self-care for improved work-life balance and career longevity.

The likelihood of mental health professionals encountering suicidal ideation in their work is high when serving diverse populations suffering from mental illness, trauma, and adversity. Assessment tools, clinical steps taken, and documentation of efforts as a helping professional are vital to the well-being of both client and clinician during times of high stress. This training identifies and discusses known risk factors in suicide assessment and prevention as well as safety planning strategies to address symptom management and thoughtful treatment planning with a person at risk.

Executive functioning skills are largely predictive of academic success, with deficits related to several childhood disorders. This presentation provides an overview of what executive functioning skills are, what the research says about commonly-used EF interventions, and provides strategies to help children who struggle in this area.

Behavior issues that can make it difficult for children and adolescents to learn and communicate effectively are described in this course, along with their types, causes and associated factors. Evidence-based intervention techniques that can be implemented at various stages of escalation are provided, and case studies are utilized to illustrate these strategies.