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Assessing and Treating Intimate Partner Violence: A Developmental and Personality-Based Approach
Presented by Benjamin Ampel, MA, PhD candidate
Live WebinarWed, May 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #2756Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course examines intimate partner violence through a clinical lens that integrates screening, risk assessment, referral, and intervention strategies with an emphasis on underlying personality, attachment, and self-regulatory processes. Participants will explore how individual and interpersonal dynamics contribute to IPV risk, escalation, and recovery across diverse relationship contexts.

HIV in Sociological Perspective: Evidence-Based Care, Stigma, and Intervention
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
Live WebinarWed, May 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #2788Level: Intermediate2 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.

Culturally Competent Clinical Care and Ethics: BDSM, Kink, and Fetishes in Practice
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
Live WebinarThu, Jun 4, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #2201Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Working with patients involved in BDSM and kink can seem daunting for many clinicians. This course introduces clinicians to the principles and practices of BDSM and kink, with an emphasis on ethics, safety, and consent. Clinicians will learn to appropriately assess risk, navigate bias and stigma, and employ interventions to support and affirm BDSM, kink, and fetishes.

Navigating High-Conflict Co-Parenting: Ethics and Strategies
Presented by Karalynn Royster, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2697Level: Intermediate2 Hours
When therapy intersects with custody disputes, clinicians face heightened legal and ethical risk. This practical training clarifies the treating-therapist role versus evaluator functions; demystifies privilege, consent, and disclosures across two-home families; and provides concrete tools such as scripts, and documentation do’s/don’ts to navigate court orders, collateral requests, and high-conflict communication without drifting into forensic opinions.

A Comprehensive Approach to Stress Management and Enhancing Well-Being
Presented by Robin Arthur, PsyD
Video
Course: #2671Level: Introductory2 Hours
Designed for healthcare providers and leaders, this course explores the physiology of stress, its chronic effects on health and performance, and the realities of workplace strain. The content translates science into practice with clear distinctions between adaptive and maladaptive stress, case stories from clinical settings, and actionable tactics such as mindful breathing, movement, and lifestyle foundations. Participants map personal stressors, experiment with rapid regulation tools, and examine habits that restore sleep, focus, and emotional balance. The emphasis is on practical, evidence-informed approaches that cultivate resilience, grounded presence, and better patient care.

Depression and the Self: Integrating Cognitive Therapy with Self-Concept Theories
Presented by Benjamin Ampel, MA, PhD candidate
VideoAudio
Course: #2548Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course explores the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) through thelens of self-related theories and Aaron Beck's Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Clinicians will examine how self-complexity, self-esteem spillover, and self-verification theory contribute to MDD, and how these concepts can be integrated with CBT for more effective treatment strategies. By blending research on the self with Beck's foundational work in CBT, participants will gain deeper insights into how the self shapes depressive symptoms and recovery.

Suicide Prevention for Health Professionals: Screening, Referrals, and Veterans Issues
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
Video
Course: #2471Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course is designed for health professionals to deepen their understanding of suicide screening and referrals, with a specific focus on the veteran population. Participants will learn to identify and describe essential suicide screening and assessment tools to aid in early identification and intervention. The course will also cover critical risk factors, warning signs, and effective prevention strategies tailored to the unique needs of veterans. Additionally, key considerations for making informed and effective suicide referrals as part of a comprehensive suicide prevention program will be explored. Through this training, health professionals will be equipped with practical knowledge and strategies to support individuals at risk and make meaningful impacts in suicide prevention efforts.

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
Video
Course: #2484Level: 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
VideoAudio
Course: #2280Level: 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.

Divorce and The Butterfly Effect
Presented by Julie Campbell, PhD, David Schel
Video
Course: #2416Level: 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.