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Navigating High-Conflict Co-Parenting: Ethics and Strategies
Presented by Karalynn Royster, PsyD
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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.

Global Perspectives on Death and Dying for Culturally Competent Care
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2681Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course provides an overview of beliefs and practices around death and dying in different regions of the world. The influence of cultural factors on grief are discussed in relation to coping and mental health care. It describes cultural competent approaches to supporting diverse clients, including how personal reflection impacts practice.

Ethics Beyond Professional Codes: Wisdom from Buddhist Traditions for Behavioral Health Professionals
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
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Course: #2688Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course examines how Buddhist principles can enrich ethical decision-making in mental health practice. Participants will explore how compassion (karuṇā), mindfulness (sati), impermanence (anicca), and non-harming (ahiṃsā) may be integrated with professional codes of ethics to promote more holistic and compassionate care.

Islamic Ethics in Mental Health Practice: Insights for Ethical and Culturally Informed Care
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
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Course: #2645Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course provides examples of how Islamic ethics can be used to inform ethical decision-making and conduct in behavioral health practice. Learn how community responsibility, holistic wellbeing, mercy, dignity, beneficence, and other Islamic principles can be integrated with duties from professional codes of ethics.

Legal and Ethical Supervision: Jurisdictional Borders, High-Risk Settings, and Professional Misconduct
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
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Course: #2762Level: Intermediate3 Hours
This comprehensive 3-hour course examines the ethical and legal complexities inherent in clinical supervision across diverse and high-risk settings. Participants will explore jurisdictional challenges, including legal compliance and reporting obligations when supervising practitioners in different states or countries. The course addresses practical strategies for navigating ethical dilemmas in high-stakes situations such as child protection, suicide risk, and threats of violence. Additionally, the session outlines the supervisor's responsibility in managing supervisee misconduct while balancing client safety and professional development. This course equips supervisors with a clear framework for maintaining professionalism and accountability in complex clinical environments.

The Highly Sensitive Person in Therapy: The Therapist-Client Dynamic
Presented by Ashley Hubbard, MS, NCC, LPC-Supervisor, LMHC, EMDR-Consultant
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Course: #2669Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Sensory Processing Sensitivity is widely unknown, despite affecting nearly 20 percent of the population. This course focuses on identifying the sensitivity trait, recognizing different styles of sensitivity, exploring the history of the HS Person, examining the neurological process, learning how to implement strategies to calm the nervous system, and protecting against overstimulation. We will examine how having a highly sensitive nervous system can be used as a strength for the individual.

The Sociology of Child Abuse & Evidence-Based Prevention
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2661Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course introduces societal and social factors that impact rates of child abuse and neglect. It covers the identification and assessment of child abuse in relation to mandatory reporting law. Evidenced-based strategies are discussed at both individual and community levels.

A Comprehensive Introduction to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Presented by Johann D'Souza, PhD, LP
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Course: #2711Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course aims to provide therapists with an introduction Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), its assessment, and its treatment. We will cover common myths related to OCD, diagnosis as per the DSM-5 TR, and OCD subtypes. Evidence-based assessments will be reviewed. Finally, two evidence based treatments for OCD, both for adults and children, will be reviewed. Attendees will have opportunities for Q&A throughout this training.

Transformative Communication
Presented by Robin Arthur, PsyD
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Course: #2673Level: Introductory1.5 Hours
This course explores transformative communication in healthcare and leadership, contrasting it with transactional approaches. It covers communication barriers and application of the CONNECT model. It also includes evidence-based strategies for emotional regulation, respect, and validation, to foster trust and improve outcomes in challenging interactions. The focus is on developing practical skills to enhance collaboration and psychological safety in daily clinical and leadership practice in healthcare settings.

A Comprehensive Approach to Stress Management and Enhancing Well-Being
Presented by Robin Arthur, PsyD
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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.