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Harm reduction offers mental health professionals essential strategies for addressing the complex challenges of substance-related disorders in diverse populations. By understanding and implementing harm reduction principles, professionals can support individuals in minimizing health and social harms associated with substance use, even in the absence of abstinence. This training equips practitioners with evidence-based approaches, fosters a deeper understanding of social determinants influencing substance use, and highlights emerging trends and policies relevant to their practice. Through real-world scenarios and actionable strategies, mental health professionals will gain the tools needed to engage clients effectively, enhance treatment outcomes, and promote equity in care.

BAYSIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOP

In a rapidly evolving world where telehealth has become the norm, mental health professionals face the unintended consequence of abandoning clients who deeply value the unique support and connection that in-person counseling provides. This course will explore the unique benefits of face-to-face interactions, including building trust, reading non-verbal cues, and fostering a deeper sense of empathy and connection. By understanding clients' needs who prefer physical presence, therapists can better serve a diverse range of individuals, ensuring no one feels left behind in the telehealth shift.

BAYSIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOP

This course provides mental health professionals with a practical and clinically relevant overview of psychopharmacology. Participants will explore the mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and side effect profiles of the major classes of psychotropic medications, including antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, stimulants, and medications for substance use disorders. Emphasis is placed on the integration of psychopharmacology with psychotherapy, cultural and ethical considerations, medication adherence challenges, and the recognition of red flags requiring referral to prescribers. Through interactive case studies and applied discussions, clinicians will gain the knowledge necessary to collaborate effectively with prescribers, support informed client decision-making, and enhance treatment outcomes while maintaining professional scope of practice.

BAYSIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOP

This course on Clinical Evaluation and Mental Status Examination is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform comprehensive mental health assessments. Participants will learn to conduct detailed clinical evaluations, including patient history taking, symptom assessment, and risk factor identification. The course will also cover the Mental Status Examination (MSE), providing techniques for systematically assessing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.

BAYSIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOP

An assessment is a basis for understanding the client's presentation and is the beginning of conceptualizing their functioning into a diagnosis. This continuing education course will explore mental status exams, mental health assessments, alcohol and drug assessments and the DSM V. We will also introduce the learner to a few popular assessment tools.

BAYSIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOP

Psychological First Aid is an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals cope with the immediate psychological impact of crises, disasters, and traumatic events. It is used by mental health professionals, first responders, and community volunteers to provide emotional and practical support in a way that promotes resilience and recovery. This course will review the core principles of how and when to provide Psychological first aid.

BAYSIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOP

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has been the industry standard for the diagnosis of mental health disorders since 1952. The fifth revision of the Manual was published in May 2013. The text revision has published in March of 2022. This course will provide an overview of the organization, changes, and transitions from the previous edition, as well as controversies regarding the changes.

BAYSIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOP

Understanding Sunset Anxiety is crucial for mental health professionals because it highlights how the natural rhythms of our environment, particularly the transition from day to night, can significantly impact our client's mental well-being. By learning about this phenomenon, individuals can better recognize and address the underlying causes of evening anxiety, which is often overlooked. We will explore the psychological, biological, and environmental factors that contribute to this unique form of stress, including circadian rhythms, sleep disorders, and seasonal changes.

BAYSIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOP

This course is designed to equip mental health professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions. This course covers fundamental concepts of mental health, including the importance of mental well-being and the impact of stigma and misconceptions on individuals seeking help. In addition to diagnosis, the course delves into various treatment modalities, such as psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, emerging therapies, and integrative approaches, providing a holistic view of mental health care. Special populations and considerations, including child and adolescent mental health, geriatric mental health, cultural competency, and gender and sexuality, are also thoroughly examined. The course further addresses crisis intervention strategies and ethical and legal considerations, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of mental health practice.

BAYSIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOP

The use of electronic media and information technologies in behavioral health treatment, recovery support, and prevention programs is rapidly gaining acceptance. There are many benefits and concerns about using internet based assessments, programs and platforms. This course will explore the potential uses of technology, the applications, the benefits and concerns associated with technology assisted mental health care.

BAYSIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOP

Ethics are crucial in any profession, particularly in mental health. They establish a framework of principles that guide professionals in making informed, responsible, and morally sound decisions. Adhering to ethical standards ensures the protection of the client's rights and well-being, fosters trust in the therapeutic relationship and upholds the profession's integrity. By prioritizing ethics, mental health professionals can navigate complex situations with clarity, mitigate potential harm, and contribute to mental health services' overall credibility and reliability. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ethical principles and standards essential in clinical practice. It covers crucial topics such as ethical decision-making frameworks, maintaining professional boundaries, and the appropriate use of physical touch in therapy. The course delves into the complexities of dual relationships, offering guidelines to navigate these situations ethically. Additionally, it addresses the legal and ethical responsibilities regarding the reporting of abuse and other critical issues faced by mental health professionals.

ACHIEVE CE - EDUCATION SERVICES

This course is intended to help learners across multiple professions to better understand AD and its effects on patient care. Course completions are automatically reported to CE Broker within 24 hours of completion.

ACHIEVE CE - EDUCATION SERVICES

The West Virginia Social Worker Online CE Renewal Package - 20 Hours fulfills online requirements for West Virginia Social Workers. Home Study Courses included in this package are: 1) Mental Health of Veterans and their Families; 2) Professional Ethics and Boundaries for Mental Health Professionals; 3) Suicide Assessment, Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment; 4) Current and Future Roles of Telehealth; 5) Community Conversations On Mental Health; 6) Supporting Brain Development in Traumatized Youth. AchieveCE courses can be taken at-your-own-pace, online from any device and they report to CE Broker within 24 hours.

ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Please Note: You'll receive 6 CE hours for this course. Because of the type of content you may count them towards your ethics requirements, supervisor refresher hours, or simply as elective hours. Your choice! So you want to own and run your own practice (business)? Good, then you should know there's far more to it than renting a 10x10 and buying a cheap liability policy. Running any business, including a mental health practice, should be based on numbers and that's what you'll get in this workshop. Real numbers-based tools that you can use immediately to make sure that practice you open, stays open! We encourage all counselors to take this course. Whether you're just getting started as an associate or you're fully licensed and credentialed or maybe you have your Supervisory designation already, this course is for you! This is the stuff about running a mental health practice (a business) that they didn't teach you in school.

ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Our focus this year is on developing your practice through the addition of a wholistic mindset. Informed consent, or the lack of it, from the medical community is also an enormous issue that needs to be addressed and remedied. A fully informed patient is an empowered patient. The mental health profession is one of the last lines of defense for our clients but we have to do better. We must do better. Please join us and be a big part of the solution. This year the Association For Mental health Professionals will be hosting a 3-day conference, and we've added a ticket pricing tier for grad students and current associates. We're also hosting an optional 2-hour CE event on the morning of Day 1 for a small additional fee. You'll receive 22 CE hours for the event, 24 if you attend the optional Day 1 morning event. This is going to be fun!

SANTE CENTER FOR HEALING

CE Presentation Overview: Why is it relevant to learn, understand, and acknowledge the hispanic community? The Hispanic or Latinx population in the U.S., which includes people of any race, was 62.1 million in 2020. It is a given that you will encounter clients that are hispanic or that have a hispanic heritage. Knowing the commonality and unique differences of this community is indispensable to be a competent and effective mental health provider. CE Presentation Objectives: 1. Learn the cultural elements in the Hispanic Community & differences between generations 2. Know the impact of transgenerational and intergenerational trauma 3. Learn best treatment and interventions for the Hispanic community

E CARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

Too many therapists freeze when working with clients from different backgrounds. They're afraid of saying the wrong thing, not knowing enough about the client's culture, or unintentionally offending someone. So they hold back, refer out, or feel like a fraud in session. This 6-hour training gives you practical strategies to work confidently with any client from any culture without needing to become an expert on every background. Learn to use the DSM-5 Cultural Formulation Interview to assess cultural influences on diagnosis, recognize and reduce your own biases, build meaningful rapport across cultural differences, and recover when you've made an unintentional cultural misstep. Beyond ethnicity, you'll also explore issues of age, gender, sexuality, religion, acculturation, and social justice and strengthen your own cultural self-awareness in the process. Designed for licensed mental health professionals who want to stop freezing with diverse clients and start counseling with confidence across cultures.

E CARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-centered counseling approach designed to strengthen motivation and commitment to change. This workshop provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of MI's four essential components: the spirit of MI, core micro-skills (OARS), the MI process, and the concept of change talk. Participants will learn how these components work together to foster engagement, resolve ambivalence, and support behavioral change in individuals, families, and communities. Through real-world examples and discussion, participants will gain practical strategies for applying MI across diverse behavioral health settings, including with clients who are mandated to treatment. The training will also address common pitfalls or traps that can derail MI effectiveness and how to avoid them. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to integrate MI principles and techniques into their own clinical practice to promote client autonomy, readiness, and sustainable growth.

E CARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

Some clients have been in therapy for years. They understand their patterns. They can name their triggers. They have plenty of insight. And yet nothing changes. The same relationships. The same self-sabotage. The same cycles. Over and over. These are the clients traditional approaches weren't built for. Schema Therapy was. This 6-hour training introduces you to Schema Therapy an integrative approach developed by Dr. Jeffrey Young that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, attachment theory, psychodynamic concepts, and emotion-focused techniques. Learn how to assess and conceptualize difficult cases in Schema terms, identify the maladaptive patterns driving your client's problems, and apply powerful techniques like Imagery Rescripting, Mode Dialogues, and Empathic Confrontation to create lasting change. You'll also learn how to manage your own schemas when difficult clients trigger you in session. Designed for licensed mental health professionals working with personality disorders, chronic relational problems, eating disorders, treatment-resistant anxiety and depression, and clients who've gained insight but can't seem to change.

ACHIEVE CE - EDUCATION SERVICES

Healthcare providers across disciplines regularly treat children whose psychiatric conditions severely limit functioning, yet more than half of initial SSI/SSD applications citing mental disorders are denied because clinical records fail to translate findings into the Social Security Administration's language of functional impairment. This course addresses that gap by converting legal standards into a step-by-step documentation framework. Grounded in recent peer-reviewed research and authoritative policy guidance, this training supplies annotated exemplars, decision-grade checklists, and interactive case analyses. This activity develops competence in Patient Care and Systems-Based Practice through SSA-aligned documentation and interdisciplinary coordination. The goal is to foster defensible, high-impact reports capable of withstanding adjudicative scrutiny. Emphasis on ethical, culturally responsive communication further equips healthcare teams to advocate effectively for vulnerable pediatric populations while streamlining claim processing.

PREMIERE EDUCATION

This course explores how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) increase addiction risk and disrupt neurodevelopment, stress regulation, and long-term health outcomes across the lifespan. Participants will analyze the biological, psychological, and social mechanisms linking early adversity to substance use disorders and behavioral health challenges. Using a trauma-informed framework, the course examines the impact of ACEs on brain development, attachment patterns, and toxic stress while providing practical strategies for screening, prevention, and treatment. Learners will apply ACE-informed approaches within clinical and community settings to reduce stigma, strengthen patient engagement, and promote resilience across generations.