CE Courses Text for Psychologists

In this course, the concept of cultural competency will be introduced as it applies to behavioral health fields, including the role of cultural humility in culturally responsive care. An overview of sources of health disparities are discussed as they relate to cultural competency. Evidenced-based approaches are presented that may enhance the effectiveness of mental health interventions, in addition to specific policy recommendations for future education and research.

Divorce is common therefore, practitioners need to understand how to work with children impacted by divorce effectively. This course provides a framework to assess and work with children who are experiencing divorce based on their stages of development, as well as how to engage with parents safely.

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.

In this course the social context of the opioid crisis will be discussed, including societal-level contributing factors. A holistic approach to addressing the crisis is presented, with applications to the health professional’s role.

How often do you begin a conversation with a specific set of expectations and immediately realize that things are not going the way you expected? We deliver many messages within our chosen professions, to a variety of different communication partners. How do we prevent misunderstandings and damaged relationships? We will examine ways to match our current communication style in ways that are more aligned to our audience providing positive outcomes, regardless of the message we must deliver.

In this course, participants will learn about the relationship between systems change work and self-care. We will cover factors contributing to burnout in systems changes from an equity/diversity lens and practices that can enhance well-being and contribute to the sustainability of mental health promotion programs.

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.

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.