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State Approval Information for New Mexico

The New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners accepts courses by ASWB ACE Providers. Continued Social Work is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (provider #1742). 

For all other professionals, please check with your state board for current requirements.

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Divorce as a Cultural Phenomenon
Presented by Julie Campbell, PhD, David Schel
Video
Course: #2384Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course offers a historical and cultural examination of divorce, acknowledging its normalized presence in society. It provides educators with tools to understand the legal, psychological, and socioeconomic aspects of divorce, helping them better support their student body, making it valuable for anyone working with children or adolescents.

Sexual Dysfunctions: DSM-V Diagnoses and Foundational Knowledge
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2262Level: Intermediate2.07 Hours
This course provides foundational knowledge of DSM-V Sexual Dysfunction diagnoses, including DSM-V criteria, etiology, and assessment. The course encourages critical thinking about diagnostic criteria and describes current research on each diagnosis. Finally, the course provides some foundational therapy techniques for addressing sexual dysfunctions with clients, including identifying when referrals to medical providers or other specialists would be appropriate.

Talking to Kids About Sex: Trauma-Informed, Inclusive, and Ethical Sex Education for Youth
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2308Level: Intermediate2.02 Hours
This intermediate course provides therapists with foundational knowledge and skills for opening up conversations about sex with children and adolescents. The course outlines sexual development in children and adolescents, discusses fundamentals of effective sex education with youth, and describes methods for ensuring that sex education is both trauma-informed and LGBT-inclusive. Ethical considerations and guidelines for clinical practice are discussed.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for LGBT Clients
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
Video
Course: #2306Level: Advanced2.03 Hours
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based therapy that has been shown to significantly improve mental health outcomes. This advanced course describes the foundations of ACT and discusses presenting problems unique to LGBT individuals. The course presents adaptations of ACT techniques for LGBT individuals and demonstrate the use of those interventions via case studies.

Guidelines for Clinical Practice With Consensually Non-Monogamous Clients
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2301Level: Introductory2.03 Hours
This introductory course describes the fundamentals of inclusive clinical practice with consensual non-monogamous couples and individuals. The course describes current research on consensual non-monogamy, including relationship practices, prevalence, and mental health and psychosocial outcomes. Experiences of marginalization and stigma are discussed and guidelines for affirming practice are presented.

Clinical Interventions with Children in Divorce/Separation Scenarios
Presented by Karalynn Royster, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2292Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course equips behavioral health clinicians with tools and strategies to effectively support children coping with the challenges of parental divorce or separation. Recognizing the profound impact divorce can have on children's emotional well-being, the course integrates evidence-based interventions with practical insights for clinicians to foster resilience and facilitate healthy adjustment.

Working with Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth: Navigating the Current Political Climate, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and Ethical Considerations
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
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Course: #2298Level: Intermediate2.03 Hours
With increased anti-trans legislation directed toward transgender and gender-diverse youth, it is especially imperative that mental health providers support this vulnerable population. This course describes current research on transgender and gender-diverse youth and describes WPATH standards for gender-affirming care of youth. The course provides clinical guidelines with an emphasis on helping transgender and gender-diverse youth manage stressors associated with the current political climate. Last, the course investigates ethical considerations when working with trans and gender-diverse youth.

Culturally Competent Clinical Care and Ethics: BDSM, Kink, and Fetishes in Practice
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2201Level: Intermediate2.03 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.

Social Isolation and Loneliness: Who's At Risk and How to Help
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, MSW, LMSW
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Course: #2112Level: Intermediate1.52 Hours
Social isolation and loneliness have been recognized challenges in recent decades, and the COVID-19 pandemic provided further visibility of these realities. This course offers a look at who is at risk for loneliness, the signs of loneliness, and effective ways to reduce social isolation and loneliness while promoting overall mental and physical health outcomes for clients and consumers. Implications for practice are discussed.

Culturally Competent Sexual Health Assessment: Best Practices and Ethical Guidelines
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2186Level: Intermediate2.02 Hours
This course provides mental health providers with guidelines and ethical considerations for confidently addressing sexual health assessments and counseling patients on safe sexual practices. It covers the 7 P's of sexual health assessment, cultural competency for diverse populations, and practical strategies for promoting sexual health practices and managing sexually transmitted infections.

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