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Adolescent Development: Addiction, Ethics, and Research Supervision
Presented by Julie Campbell, PhD
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Course: #2062Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course covers current research associated with behaviors associated with addiction, particularly during the adolescent period of development. Risky behaviors will be explored based on the role of hormones and environment. Theories related to the development of addiction and problem behaviors during adolescence will be considered. Ethics and research supervision will be covered in addition to study design, testing hypotheses, theory formulation, and submitting a study for review to an institutional review board.

Group Work in Behavioral Health: The Art of Group Facilitation, Part III
Presented by Shira Sameroff, MSW, LCSW
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Course: #2063Level: Introductory1.02 Hours
This is part 3 of a 3-part series. This 3-part series offers theory and group facilitation tools so clinicians can deepen their understanding and skill in group planning and facilitation in behavioral health settings. This webinar includes creating a safe space for participants, understanding and navigating group dynamics, issues of oppression and power, and self-awareness as a practitioner.

DBT Basics: Theory and Philosophy
Presented by Nick Sotor, PsyD
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Course: #2064Level: Introductory1.02 Hours
The course will offer an introductory lecture on the fundamental theories and philosophies underpinning Dialectical Behavior. With these principles as a foundation, the course will help participants generate theoretically coherent case conceptualization and improve the practice of DBT.

Holistic Mental Health: Integrating Spirituality
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2066Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course draws on the holistic model of mental health that includes physical, mental, social, and spiritual elements. Spirituality and religiosity are defined as they relate to mental health outcomes and coping. Research is presented on the integration of spirituality in behavioral health practice for specific conditions as well as part of a general holistic paradigm.

Cultural Competency in Behavioral Health
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2069Level: Introductory1.02 Hours
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.

Holistic Leadership, Innovation, and Wellbeing
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2072Level: Intermediate1.02 Hours
In this course, the relationship between a holistic leadership model and innovative work behavior is described, including the role of empathy and humility. The concept and measure of psychological empowerment is discussed in the workplace context. Core character and practice elements of a holistic leadership model are presented.

Burnout Among Mental Health Professionals: A Sociological Perspective
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2075Level: Intermediate1.03 Hours
In this course learners will acquire knowledge in the sociological perspective of burnout and how role strain contributes to burnout at the individual level. The social and political context of burnout is discussed, as well as the organizational-level factors of burnout. Social and economic power differentials are examined as a barrier to improving the landscape of burnout among the helping professions.

Social Determinants of Mental Health
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2081Level: Intermediate1.03 Hours
In this course, the social determinants of mental health will be described as they relate to mental health. Mechanisms that explain the connection between social determinants and health are introduced, and participants will learn about the concept of population health and the sociological paradigm.

Self-Care and Systems Change for Behavioral Health Professionals
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2083Level: Intermediate1.08 Hours
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.

The Opioid Crisis: A Sociological Perspective
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2087Level: Intermediate1 Hour
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.