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Anticipating, Preparing, and Responding to School Crises
Presented by Stephanie Carnes, PhD, MSW, LCSW, LL.M
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Course: #2042Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Helping professionals in schools are increasingly tasked with possessing in-depth knowledge of clinical topics and having competence around school threats and crises, such as mental health emergencies, natural disasters, and violence. This course explores crisis response best practices and collaborative procedures. Additionally, participants will examine how this expanded role for helping professionals in schools and persistent concerns about safety in schools affects students and helps professional well-being.

The Role of the Self in Marriage and Family: Exploring Self-Verification Theory
Presented by Benjamin Ampel, MA, PhD candidate
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Course: #1833Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course will delve into the role of the self in marriage and family therapy, with a focus on self-verification theory and its implications for working with married couples and families in a clinical setting. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies for understanding the self within the context of family dynamics. The course will also address how self-verification processes influence relationship dynamics and familial interactions, shedding light on effective therapeutic interventions.

Suicide Prevention for Health Professionals: Awareness and Screening
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
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Course: #1948Level: Introductory1 Hour
This introductory course offers healthcare professionals essential knowledge and resources for suicide prevention. It includes an evidence-based overview of suicide epidemiology, focusing on at-risk groups, risk factors, and warning signs. Participants will explore key considerations for implementing suicide screenings and review current screening tools. The course also covers best practices for suicide-related terminology and provides a comprehensive list of additional resources. By the end of the course, participants will have the foundational information and tools to begin developing a suicide prevention program in their workplace.

The Power of Poetry to Enhance Therapeutic Efficacy: Creating and Conveying Meaning Through the Magic of Rhyming Words
Presented by Phillip Tietbohl, PhD, MEd, BS, LP
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Course: #1831Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Words have the power to improve the quality of life of those we work with and rhyming lines are particularly impactful. Discover the history and mystery of rhyme as a therapeutic tool and how sharing and creating poetry builds the therapeutic alliance and conveys understanding in long-lasting ways. This course will culminate with audience input to create a group poem for a sample of how rhymes produce meaningful messages and build cohesion and collaboration in the doing.

Exploring Healthy and Concerning Sexual Behaviors in Children
Presented by Kelli Underwood, MSW, LCSW
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Course: #1989Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course addresses the evaluation of sexual behaviors in children under twelve, distinguishing between healthy and problematic behaviors. Participants will learn treatment strategies, safety planning, and effective collaboration with parents/caregivers through case-based discussions.

Effective Communication Techniques to Build Patient Rapport: Making the Most of the Acute Care Bedside Visit
Presented by Patricia DeBruhl, MA, DBH, LPC, NBCC
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Course: #1827Level: Introductory1 Hour
Professionals in many specialized medical and behavioral health fields often have less than ten minutes to connect with patients. This course equips healthcare providers, including those in oncology and other specialties, with strategies to maximize those brief interactions. Through an exploration of key considerations, participants will learn techniques to enhance communication, build rapport, and improve patient outcomes in fast-paced medical and behavioral health settings. Additionally, participants will be introduced to two communication frameworks that can be used to rebuild trust or de-escalate anger when patient communication breaks down.

Building Emotional Regulation Skills
Presented by Kelli Underwood, MSW, LCSW
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Course: #1984Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course focuses on enhancing clients' emotional regulation to support them in managing reactivity, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and PTSD. It simplifies polyvagal theory to deepen understanding of nervous system functioning and offers practical tools for therapists to implement body-centered techniques effectively with clients.

A Clinician's Guide to Supporting Children and Adolescents with Chronic Pain and Co-Occurring Conditions
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, MSW, LMSW
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Course: #1982Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course addresses the impact of chronic pain on children and adolescents, affecting their daily lives and posing risks for additional health and mental health challenges. Behavioral health professionals, healthcare providers, and school professionals will gain insights into strategies and interventions for supporting young people with chronic pain.

Divorce and The Butterfly Effect
Presented by Julie Campbell, PhD, David Schel
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Course: #1826Level: Advanced2 Hours
This course explores the evolving family structures and the profound impacts of relationship changes like divorce and cohabitation breakups on children, adolescents, and adults. It integrates historical and cultural contexts to help educators understand and navigate the complexities of their students' diverse family dynamics, benefiting professionals working with youth.

Sociopsychological Effects of Divorce on Adults
Presented by Julie Campbell, PhD, David Schel
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Course: #1794Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course delves into the psychological, social, and environmental impacts experienced by adults during divorce, emphasizing the often-overlooked challenges and complexities of adult adaptation. Understanding these dynamics enhances educators' ability to comprehend and support students' behavioral responses influenced by their parents' divorce, benefiting those working with children and adolescents.