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Pain Management for Aging Populations in Medical and Behavioral Health Settings
Presented by Susan Holmes-Walker, PhD, RN
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Course: #2150Level: Introductory1.02 Hours
Pain management for older adults is essential for the promotion of healthy aging. This webinar explores pain management and provides evidence-based data to help practitioners to understand and implement pain management interventions that improve pain and discomfort for aging populations.

Gender Affirming Surgery for Adults: Conducting Readiness Evaluations
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
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Course: #2151Level: Advanced2.02 Hours
This course discusses diagnostic considerations for gender dysphoria and teaches compliance with the World Professional Association for Transgender Healthcare (WPATH) Standards of Care guidelines and the use of the Informed Consent Model for surgical readiness evaluations for adults. It includes comprehensive information on gender-affirming surgeries and provides clinical practice guidelines for evaluating individuals with comorbid psychiatric conditions. Guidelines for gender affirming letter writing are also covered. The goals are increasing clinician competency in utilizing evidence-based gender-affirming treatments for reducing gender dysphoria in transgender and gender diverse adults.

Ethics of Interpreter Mediated Psychotherapy in Gender Affirming Care
Presented by Mandy Simmons
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Course: #2154Level: Intermediate2.07 Hours
This course will discuss the ethical and clinical implications of utilizing interpreters when conducting gender-affirming psychotherapy for people whose primary language differs from the clinician, especially when the clinician’s primary language is English. The course assumes that attendees have a basic level of understanding of gender-affirming care for gender and sexual minorities (GSM). The presentation will address cultural and linguistic considerations, as well as recommendations for interprofessional collaboration, delivery of psychotherapy, and institutional-level policies for organizations. There will be brief recommendations for future research discussed, as well.

The Psychology Behind Phobias
Presented by Taeler Hammond, MA
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Course: #2163Level: Introductory1.03 Hours
This course enhances the competency of behavioral health professionals in assessing and treating phobias. This course addresses common phobias and how to cope with them. Additionally, understanding the evolutionary reasoning behind fear will be addressed to help clinicians better understand drivers behind human motivation.

Conducting Gender-Affirming Hormone Evaluations for Adults Using the Informed Consent Model
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
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Course: #2173Level: Advanced1.02 Hours
Gender-affirming care, including hormones and surgery, are evidence-based treatments that reduce gender dysphoria in transgender and gender non-conforming people, but many face barriers to accessing this care. Clinicians need training on appropriately diagnosing gender dysphoria, assessing readiness for hormones per WPATH guidelines, and managing comorbid psychiatric conditions. This course provides comprehensive information and practice guidelines for providing gender-affirming hormone therapy to transgender adults.

Professional Ethics: Code of Conduct and Boundaries Review
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
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Course: #2175Level: Introductory1.05 Hours
This course explores behavioral health professionals' code of ethics including social workers, psychologists, counselors, and addiction counselors. It describes professional boundaries, what a dual relationship is, and what steps to take if a dual relationship has developed. It identifies appropriate boundaries within both professional relationships and patient-practitioner relationships.

Psychological Considerations when Treating People with Serious Mental Illness in an Inpatient Setting
Presented by Deanna Metropoulos, PsyD
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Course: #2180Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course provides a one-hour overview of considerations necessary for behavioral health clinicians when working in an inpatient facility. Specifically, it will focus on working with individuals with serious mental illness. This course reviews empirically supported treatments and assessment practices within an inpatient setting.

The Psychology Behind the Need for Technology in U.S. Society
Presented by Taeler Hammond, MA
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Course: #2183Level: Intermediate1 Hour
With average screen usage exceeding four hours daily in U.S. society, humanity's attachment to technology raises mental health concerns. This course explores the psychological drivers behind excessive technology engagement and equips professionals with strategies to help clients develop healthier tech habits. Empirical research, case studies, and clinical applications on technology overuse will be examined.

Culturally Competent Sexual Health Assessment: Best Practices and Ethical Guidelines
Presented by Giselle Levin, PsyD
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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.

Parent-Child Relationship Assessments: A Review of Ethical Considerations and Assessment Tool Selection
Presented by Karalynn Royster, PsyD
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Course: #2189Level: Introductory2.03 Hours
This course supports participants' knowledge in familiarizing and ascertaining practical skills to conduct parent-child relationship evaluations and screening using a blend of informal and formal assessment tools. This knowledge will further empower participants to contribute effectively to the well-being of children, facilitate treatment planning using the dynamics of parent-child relationships, and review ethical considerations for assessing this population. This course focuses on early and middle childhood.

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