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Protecting Vulnerable Populations: Human Trafficking Identification for Health Professionals
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2508Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course equips behavioral health clinicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and support victims of human trafficking, in compliance with Michigan's Administrative Rule 338.2929. Participants will explore the various types and venues of human trafficking in the United States, learn to recognize warning signs in healthcare settings for both adults and minors, and become familiar with resources for reporting suspected cases.

How Childhood Abuse Impacts Adult Relationships
Presented by Kaytlyn Gillis, MSW, LCSW-BACS
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Course: #2509Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course explores the effects of childhood abuse on adult relationships, examining how early trauma in one's family of origin shapes interpersonal dynamics and attachment styles. Participants will learn about the psychological and emotional challenges faced by survivors, as well as strategies for fostering healthy relationships. Through case studies and group discussions, attendees will develop insights into promoting healing and resilience in individuals navigating the impact of past abuse. Mandated reporting and abuse/neglect will be explored.

Balancing Self-Determination and Ethical Obligations: Navigating Client Rights vs. External Requests
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, MSW, LMSW, Hailee Lauritzen, DHSc, MSW, LSW
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Course: #2513Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Balancing the diverse thoughts, preferences, and requests of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, family caregivers, and paid staff can be complex. This webinar will explore key considerations for navigating clients' rights in relation to family and agency expectations. Ethical dilemmas will be addressed, with a focus on proactively understanding and managing these challenges in professional practice.

Therapeutic Best Practices: Media Influence, Key Factors, and Ethical Considerations
Presented by Dawn Davis, MA, LMFT, LCMFT, CGT
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Course: #2516Level: Introductory1 Hour
Clinicians and clients are frequently exposed to various portrayals of therapy in TV shows, movies, books, and other media. This webinar will provide participants with an opportunity to examine these portrayals, highlighting examples of ethically sound treatment, unethical behavior, and their impact on our understanding of therapeutic best practices. Participants will gain a clear definition of Therapeutic Best Practice, understand its significance in the mental health field, and explore five key factors that contribute to effective and ethical clinical practice.

Mastering Telehealth in Behavioral Health: Ethical Considerations, Clinical Interventions, and Building Human Connection
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
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Course: #2520Level: Introductory1 Hour
This comprehensive course provides behavioral health clinicians with essential strategies and best practices for delivering effective and ethically compliant telehealth services. Participants will explore critical clinical interventions including trauma-focused approaches, EMDR, play therapy adaptations, and strategies for building authentic human connection in a virtual setting. The course addresses DEI considerations, emphasizing culturally competent virtual care practices to foster inclusivity and client trust.

Is it really empathy? Differentiating Empathy from emotional monitoring with Couples
Presented by Jenna Miles, LPC, LPC-S, PMH-C, NCC
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Course: #2522Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course distinguishes between empathy and emotional monitoring. It examines instances of their differences and offers strategies to help clinicians guide couples in identifying each. Additionally, the effects of empathy and emotional monitoring on the communication patterns and satisfaction of couples are explored.

Medical Errors, Patient Safety, and Root Cause Analysis
Presented by Susan Holmes-Walker, PhD, RN
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Course: #2529Level: Introductory2.02 Hours
This course has been created to meet the State of Florida compliance requirements for Medical Errors. In addition to including a study of root-cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety, this course explores areas within the behavioral health field that carry the potential for “medical” errors. This course will identify the importance of error reduction and prevention for behavioral health professionals, discuss how improving safety and quality influences care provided by licensed healthcare professionals and other high-risk industries, and support participants in recognizing the components of root-cause analysis used to investigate medical errors and patient safety events

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence: What it is, how to assess for it, and how to intervene
Presented by Kim Anderson, PhD, MSSW, LCSW, Katrinna M. Matthews, DSW, MEd, LAPSW
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Course: #2531Level: Intermediate2.5 Hours
This two part course is designed to provide an overview of intimate partner violence (IPV), its causes, the prevalence, and its impact on victims as well as children. In addition, this course explores elder abuse and discusses social work assessment for IPV and elder abuse and intervention strategies.

Understanding the Clinical Impact Parasocial Grief
Presented by Dawn Davis, MA, LMFT, LCMFT, CGT
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Course: #2532Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course explores the clinical relevance of parasocial relationships—one-sided connections individuals form with celebrities—and how the death of a public figure can significantly impact individuals, families, and society. Participants will examine the parallels and differences between parasocial and social relationships, understand the psychological effects of celebrity loss, and review DSM criteria for depression and grief-related diagnoses. The course applies Worden’s Four Tasks of Mourning to guide clinical interventions and introduces Geek Therapy-informed strategies to support clients processing celebrity grief.

Comprehensive Suicide Prevention & Risk Management: Assessment, Intervention, and Ethical Considerations for Health Professionals
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
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Course: #2535Level: Introductory6 Hours
This 6-hour course equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and tools for suicide prevention, awareness, and the management of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Participants will learn to identify risk factors, warning signs, and at-risk groups, focusing on screening, assessment for imminent harm/risk, safety planning, and making informed referrals. The course also covers the distinctions between NSSI and suicidal behavior, best practices for intervention, and strategies for addressing self-injury in various clinical settings. Additionally, tailored approaches for specific populations, including veterans, ethical considerations, and collaborative methods to enhance patient safety, will be explored. By the end, attendees will be prepared to implement effective interventions in their professional settings.