CE Courses for Psychologists

This course explains general APA ethics, including rules, regulations, and guidelines for psychologists, professional counselors, and students working in a behavioral health setting, with NY state rules/regulations/guidelines being highlighted. It describes what a dual relationship is and what steps to take if a dual relationship has developed and highlights NY state compliance standards for boundaries. It identifies appropriate boundaries within both professional relationships and patient-practitioner relationships.

This course has been created to meet the State of Florida compliance requirements for Medical Errors. In addition to including a study of root-cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety, this course explores areas within the behavioral health field that carry the potential for “medical” errors. This course will identify the importance of error reduction and prevention for behavioral health professionals, discuss how improving safety and quality influences care provided by licensed healthcare professionals and other high-risk industries, and support participants in recognizing the components of root-cause analysis used to investigate medical errors and patient safety events

Emotional support animals have been shown to be effective in the management of stress, anxiety, and depression. Service animals have long been shown useful for people with perceptual disabilities, and there is a growing research body on therapy animals. This course addresses the benefits of animals as companions or providing services, definitions of different classes of animals, and the APA ethical standards involved when evaluating the potential use of animals in the care of people.

This webinar explores the history of gambling addiction and treatment, tools for screening and assessment, and high-risk populations. In addition, clinical interventions targeted at treating gambling disorders are introduced.

The initial imprints of our earliest attachment and trauma wounds can manifest in our work and relationships as we help to heal the trauma wounds of others. This webinar is the second in a two-part series. This webinar presents a model for healing that seeks to help participants identify the trauma and attachment adaptations they developed in childhood and why they were necessary.

The initial imprints of our earliest attachment and trauma wounds can manifest in our work and relationships as we help to heal the trauma wounds of others. In his seminal work, The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk notes that "scared animals return home, regardless of whether home is safe or frightening." This webinar is part one of a two-part series. This webinar gives specific attention to the unique ways that helpers will often gravitate toward the most familiar and recognizable aspects of their childhoods.

Recognizing trauma or stress responses when working with clients is essential. This webinar explores the impact of physical movement in processing stress and ways to respond to the stress reactions of others with supportive movement.

According to recent research and statistics, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD)s are highly prominent in the Latina immigrant community. Furthermore, it has been extremely difficult to identify PMADs and to offer traditional treatment protocols and interventions. Many cultural norms and socio-political and economic barriers influence the recognition of PMADs and access to services. This presentation will review various cultural beliefs and social barriers that prevent identification and treatment. Additionally, there will be a discussion about potentially effective and non-traditional approaches to working with vulnerable Latina clients. Finally, a proposal of culturally responsive models will be provided as a therapeutic framework.

This course reviews present day diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders, and the relationship between addiction theory and practice. Contemporary sociological theories are outlined, with an exploration of the history of addiction in societies. A multi-level, holistic theoretical approach is introduced to inform the design of policy and interventions.

This course is intended to explore strategies to engage parents and change parenting approaches for children displaying oppositional behavior.