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Access to Abortion Care: Legal Limitations and Ethical Responsibilities
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #1985Level: Advanced1.02 Hours
After the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs decision, many states enacted laws restricting access to abortion. This workshop provides social workers with a framework for managing ethical dilemmas that may arise when laws restricting access to abortion care conflict with their ethical duties to clients (e.g., self-determination, informed consent, privacy, beneficence, and nonmaleficence).

Understanding How Military Culture Impacts Family Dynamics and Social Work Practice
Presented by Heide Rathbun, MSW, LCSW
Video
Course: #1986Level: Intermediate1.02 Hours
Using the lens of the Army’s organizational culture and practices in connection with the NASW Standards for Social Work Practice with Service Members, Veterans, and their Families, this presentation looks at the micro, mezzo, and macro systems using statistics, organizational structure, and applicable examples to support military cultural competency for better outcomes with case conceptualization, assessment, and treatment planning.

Working with Challenging Parents in Child Therapy
Presented by Katie Fries, MSW, LCSW
VideoAudio
Course: #1991Level: Intermediate1.02 Hours
Having an understanding of the underlying emotions and concerns that contribute to behavior that clinicians commonly find challenging to deal with when working with children in therapy is essential. This webinar explores how clinicians can use insight, empathy, and self-awareness to promote positive and effective parental involvement when working with children and parent/child relationship challenges in therapy.

Mobilizing Hope in Chronic Pain: Strategies for Mental Health Professionals
Presented by Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, MSW, LCSW
VideoAudio
Course: #1994Level: Intermediate1.02 Hours
Effectively addressing and managing chronic pain is essential for mental health professionals. This webinar explores the complexities of chronic and introduces various strategies and interventions to aid clinicians in effectively addressing chronic pain in their practice.

Behavioral Health and Medical Impact of the Pandemic: COVID-19 and the Class of 2024
Presented by Doug Tynan, PhD, ABPP
VideoAudio
Course: #1995Level: Intermediate1.02 Hours
It is well documented that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on the mental health of young people in high school and college, with increases in anxiety, depression, and executive function disorders. In particular, the class of 2024, those students who entered high school or college at the height of the pandemic and are now scheduled to graduate in 2024, may be the most affected. This course will review the environmental impact of the pandemic, and how it affected student life experiences, and disrupted these students emotionally and academically and will describe how to assess and intervene with this population.

Ethical Considerations in the Use of Support Animals
Presented by Doug Tynan, PhD, ABPP
VideoAudio
Course: #1998Level: Introductory1 Hour
Emotional support animals have been shown to be effective in the management of stress, anxiety, and depression. Service animals have long been shown useful for people with perceptual disabilities, and there is a growing research body on therapy animals. This course addresses the benefits of animals as companions or providing services, definitions of different classes of animals, and the APA ethical standards involved when evaluating the potential use of animals in the care of people.

Using Emotional Intelligence as a Communication Compass
Presented by Marva Mount, MA, CCC-SLP, FNAP
VideoAudio
Course: #2001Level: Intermediate1.12 Hours
We all communicate daily in our work, with those we know and with those we do not know well. It is important always to remember that the intent of any message is not as important as the interpretation of the message we are giving. From that lens, we will explore what emotional intelligence (EQ) is, why it is important, and why, if we do not have a “high” EQ, we can find ourselves in difficult conversations with others, with no idea how to repair the damage.

Fundamentals and Ethical Considerations of Clinical Practice with LGBT Populations: Assessment and Therapy Guidelines
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2004Level: Introductory1 Hour
Effective clinical practice with LGBT populations requires a basic understanding of LGBT concepts and terms, presenting problems, and evidence-based interventions. This workshop describes the fundamentals for assessment and therapy with LGBT patients through a discussion of best practices, language use guidelines, and ethical considerations. The workshop explores the concepts of sex, sexuality, and gender and defines common terms used to describe LGBT identities. Health disparities, co-occurring mental health problems, and presenting clinical concerns among LGBT populations are explored through the lens of Minority Stress Theory. Finally, ethical considerations for confidentiality, informed consent, and evidence-based therapy practice are discussed.

An Overview of Competency Restoration
Presented by Deanna Metropoulos, PsyD
VideoAudio
Course: #2008Level: Introductory1 Hour
An Overview of Competency Restoration is presented by Deanna Metropoulos, Psy.D. This training program will provide an overview of restoration programs provided across the country in efforts to respond to the competency crisis in the United States. This training program will incorporate an overview of the competency and the crisis, as well as up-to-date research on restoration practices.

The Psychology of Tinnitus: Understanding the Person Behind Tinnitus
Presented by Jennifer Gans, PsyD
Video
Course: #2011Level: Introductory2 Hours
Tinnitus is a common condition that originates in the ears but is exacerbated by the brain's response, often causing distress, yet it is frequently misunderstood and mistreated; this course will cover the psychological profile of patients with bothersome tinnitus, the Tinnitus Trifecta that causes/maintains it, effective management strategies like the Tinnitus Healing Triad, and the vital role of therapists in reducing tinnitus suffering.

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