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31:8 PROJECT

Human Trafficking exists in North Dakota. The agencies, service-providers, and individuals working to address this issue face many challenges: educating the public, apprehending offenders, supporting survivors, and working towards prevention. The 6th Annual Human Trafficking Summit will focus on a variety of topics related to sex and labor trafficking, sexual exploitation, pornography and more. This event, organized by North Dakota-based nonprofit 31:8 Project, features several keynotes, breakout sessions, and panel discussions to better inform the community about sex and labor trafficking in North Dakota. Our event speakers will include: law enforcement, healthcare professionals, human service representatives, and survivors of human trafficking. The event takes place on May 19-20 in Bismarck, ND at St. Mary's Central High School located at 5802 Ridgeland Drive. Breakfast and snacks will be provided. Attendees will have a mid-day break to get lunch on their own.

MINDFUL

Dual relationships in behavioral health practice refer to any situations where multiple roles exist between a therapist and a client. Examples of dual relationships include when the client is also a student, friend, family member, employee, or business associate of the therapist. Boundary crossings and violations may occur in situations where dual relationships exist. While boundary crossings may be unavoidable and harmless in certain situations, such as when the clinician and client both live in a small community and see each other away from the therapeutic setting, boundary violations are those that are harmful and exploitative.

MINDFUL

Behavioral health providers are responsible for much more than just providing mental health services to patients. They are responsible for protecting the patient, their communities, the ethics of their profession, the confidentiality of everyone involved, and much more when providing care. Therefore, it is essential for behavioral healthcare professionals to understand and apply the ethical and legal requirements in behavioral health federally and in their local areas. This course will review information regarding the ethics and legal obligations for behavioral health professionals.

INSTANT CE

Social media is here, and it's here to stay. These platforms allow friends to connect, help family members stay in touch, and provide efficient avenues for business networking. However, using the internet for business purposes comes with a whole slew of risks for behavioral health professionals. And, with Billions (with a "B") of social media users, you're bound to receive the proverbial friend request from a client at some point. This course explores how clinicians can appreciate the benefits of our online world, while ethically navigating these waters to ensure client privacy, safety, etc. This course is applicable for both prevention professionals and practitioners of all levels. Course content applies to various client populations (i.e., addiction, mental health, etc.) and is relevant for services provided in a variety of settings (clinics, shelters, jails, etc.).

INSTANT CE

Tired of all the boring (yawn) ethics trainings that simply rehash the laws and behavioral guidelines to avoid a lawsuit? Welcome to a new, more relevant discussion about professional ethics. This course examines real-life ethical dilemmas that you're likely to encounter in everyday counseling and social service settings, along with clear strategies for seamlessly navigating these common situations with confidence and professionalism. Interesting, entertaining, and thought-provoking. All mixed with a bit of humor because it's good for the soul!!! This course is applicable for practitioners of all levels, as well as prevention professionals. Course content applies to various client populations (i.e., addiction, mental health, etc.) and is relevant for services provided in a variety of settings (clinics, shelters, jails, etc.).

HEALTH FORUM ONLINE

The Exploring Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI): Relevance, Theory, Associated Risk of Suicide, Assessment & Treatment online CE course includes 2 contact hours that examines the historical context of this behavior, reviews the current diagnostic classification of NSSI, and discusses the theoretical formulations of self-injury. Psychosocial risk factors associated with self-injury including sexual orientation and environmental contributors like bullying and Internet usage are explored. Guidelines and considerations for assessment are presented, as well as treatment options and resources for clinicians to enhance effective and efficient care.

HEALTH FORUM ONLINE

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an essential, evidence-based approach to meeting individuals' immediate emotional and psychological needs impacted by crises such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, and traumatic events. Grounded in recent advancements, PFA emphasizes practical strategies to stabilize and support individuals while fostering resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). This course examines the theoretical foundations of PFA, ethical principles in crisis intervention, and best practices for addressing complex emotional needs with professionalism and care, equipping mental health professionals to navigate diverse and challenging crisis scenarios.

HEALTH FORUM ONLINE

Couples navigating the complexities of a cancer diagnosis face profound emotional and relational challenges that can strain even the most resilient partnerships. Mental health providers play a critical role in addressing the unique psychosocial needs of both the patient and their partner, fostering communication, enhancing coping strategies, and mitigating the psychological burden experienced by caregivers. However, clinical practice in this area requires a nuanced understanding of cancers multifaceted impact on intimate relationships, including gender and cultural influences, communication dynamics, and ethical considerations such as confidentiality and role delineation. This training equips mental health professionals with evidence-based frameworks, practical tools, and ethical guidelines to support couples in fostering emotional resilience, improving relationship satisfaction, and navigating the existential and relational disruptions caused by cancer.

HEALTH FORUM ONLINE

The Approaches for Working with HIV-Positive African-American Youth: Clinical and Ethical Considerations for Health Care Provider online CE course includes 4 contact hours that reviews the evidenced-based research pertaining to the provision of healthcare to HIV-positive African-American youth. Specifically, common errors that occur when working with this special population are addressed and tools to avoid them are discussed. Treatment guidelines are provided to enable clinicians to better integrate culturally-sensitive approaches into the care of this important at-risk group. Regardless of the health professional's discipline (i.e., counselor, social worker, psychologist, nurse), there are specific ethical and clinical guidelines that need to be considered when working with these youth.

PREMIERE EDUCATION

Even well-meaning professionals can carry hidden biases that affect patient care. This course dives into the science of implicit bias and its impact on healthcare delivery and outcomes. Through personal reflection and actionable strategies, you'll learn how to recognize bias, reduce its influence, and build more equitable, inclusive practices. Strengthen your clinical impact by making empathy and awareness part of your everyday care. This course satisfies Illinois and Michigan implicit bias training requirements and meets requirements for Maryland house bill 28/HB 783.

BIOLOGIX SOLUTIONS LLC

***** For the guaranteed lowest price, sign up directly with Biologix at https://blxtraining.com/course/michigan-human-trafficking/ ***** This Michigan Human Trafficking Training for All Healthcare Professionals will provide a basic overview of human trafficking (e.g., the scope, definitions and frameworks, contributing factors, different forms). The course will attempt to provide practitioners a glimpse of the lives of human trafficking victims, including physical, psychological, social, and sexual abuse that human trafficking victims experience and the types of control tactics perpetrators use. Specific interventions and responses will be covered, including mental health, social services, educational, prevention, and legal efforts.

ACHIEVE CE - EDUCATION SERVICES

This course is designed for Michigan health care professionals and those in allied professions who may come into contact with and be called upon to intervene on behalf of victims of human trafficking within the scope of their practice by identifying victims of human trafficking, the warning signs, and how to report known or suspected cases of human trafficking.

BIOLOGIX SOLUTIONS LLC

Implicit bias in communities and healthcare has been described as a fragmented area of research. There is a growing awareness of bias in healthcare and improved approaches to manage it with specific individuals and whole populations. By increasing awareness of implicit bias, racism, discrimination, and prejudice in a safe and supportive learning environment, health clinicians can learn and practice making conscious efforts to change by developing new approaches to understanding diversity in the patient population, avoiding patterns of preferential treatment and disregard of a patient based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation or other characteristics. Sign-up with Biologix: https://blxtraining.com/course/implicit-bias-training/

BIOLOGIX SOLUTIONS LLC

Upon completion of this course, attendee will be able to Describe the healthcare implications of domestic violence, Isolate the risk factors for domestic violence, List the signs and symptoms of domestic violence, Discuss appropriate documentation in cases of suspected domestic violence, State Florida's reporting requirements for domestic violence, Describe client/family interventions to protect the victims and prevent future violence, and Identify resources available in the community as well as state and national resources.

BIOLOGIX SOLUTIONS LLC

Implicit bias in communities and healthcare has been described as a fragmented area of research. There is a growing awareness of bias in healthcare and improved approaches to manage it with specific individuals and whole populations. By increasing awareness of implicit bias, racism, discrimination, and prejudice in a safe and supportive learning environment, health clinicians can learn and practice making conscious efforts to change by developing new approaches to understanding diversity in the patient population, avoiding patterns of preferential treatment and disregard of a patient based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

HEALTH FORUM ONLINE

This online CE course is designed to help mental health professionals working with families anticipate, prevent, and minimize the risks to clients that occur due to ethical dilemmas. The course examines ethical issues as they relate to the unique relationship that forms between the clinician and members of the family in an effort to increase awareness of how relevant ethical codes may affect their clinical work. Our goal is to provide nationally approved (APA-approved, NBCC-approved, ASWB-approved, NYSED approved), cost-effective, accessible, and high quality CE courses and credits to psychologists, counselors, social workers, marital and family therapists and other healthcare professionals so they can meet their practice and professional needs.

PREMIERE EDUCATION

This comprehensive training course provides a deep dive into suicide prevention for healthcare professionals across disciplines. Participants will explore evidence-based approaches to suicide risk assessment, intervention, and management, with an emphasis on real-world clinical application. Topics include screening for suicidality, responding to imminent harm, treatment strategies, ethical and legal considerations, and the unique needs of high-risk populations such as Veterans and individuals experiencing chronic stress or PTSD. The course also covers the role of first responders and interdisciplinary collaboration. This course is ideal for healthcare providers seeking advanced clinical preparation to reduce suicide risk and improve patient outcomes. This course meets the Washington State 6-hour requirement for suicide prevention training and the Kentucky 6-hour requirement for psychologists and social workers.

PREMIERE EDUCATION

Human trafficking often hides in plain sight and healthcare professionals are in a unique position to intervene. This case-based training equips providers, support staff, and technicians with the tools to recognize signs of human trafficking, understand trauma-informed response, and take action with confidence. You'll explore the three main types of trafficking, dispel common myths, and learn how to identify risk factors and navigate mandated reporting. With a focus on real-world scenarios and local resources, this course empowers learners to support victims, enhance safety, and make a meaningful impact in their communities. This course meets the Florida Chapter 2019-152 requirement of 1 hour CE on human trafficking; the Michigan Act 368 of the Public Health Code requirement of 1 hour CE on human trafficking; and the Texas House Bill 2059 (86R) requirement for an approved human trafficking prevention training course.

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF THE HEARTLAND

OVERVIEW: Participants will learn to recognize common signs of emotional distress, understand key risk and protective factors, and respond with empathy, presence, and clarity. The session explores the emotional impact of suicide on individuals and relationships, offers guidance for navigating challenging conversations, and emphasizes how to remain present with someone experiencing intense emotions without needing to have immediate solutions. Participants will leave with increased confidence and practical tools to support others in a thoughtful, compassionate, and effective manner. OBJECTIVES: After attending this Zoom webinar, the participant will be able to: Recognize common verbal, emotional, and behavioral indicators of suicide risk and distinguish between key risk and protective factors that influence suicidal thoughts and behaviors, Utilize practical strategies to foster a supportive environment for open, respectful conversations about suicide and to respond effectively to individuals and families affected by suicide-related distress, Differentiate between grief and trauma responses among family members impacted by suicide and identify appropriate steps for connecting individuals to mental health professionals and additional support resources.

ACHIEVE CE - EDUCATION SERVICES

Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects an estimated one in three women and one in ten men in the United States, cutting across every socioeconomic, racial, and cultural group (CDC, 2024). Persistent under-recognition in healthcare settings fuels preventable injury, chronic illness, and premature mortality, while escalating costs exceed $3.6 billion in direct medical spending each year (Peterson et al., 2023). This course equips clinicians across disciplines with the knowledge and skills needed to identify, assess, and respond to IPV through trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice.

CONTINUED

Sound can regulate the nervous system, support trauma healing, and create access to emotional states that talk therapy alone can't reach. This training explores the clinical application of sound healing techniques, from vocal toning to tuning forks, and how to ethically and effectively integrate them into behavioral health settings.

CONTINUED

This presentation offers a risk management approach to addressing ethical issues in clinical mental health practice. Rather than focusing solely on avoiding lawsuits or licensing complaints, the presentation emphasizes ethically sound, client-centered decision-making that protects client wellbeing, respects client rights, and supports compliance with relevant ethical standards, laws, and agency policies. Participants will explore strategies for identifying, assessing, and responding to practice risks, particularly when clinicians face competing interests, conflicting obligations, or uncertainty about the best course of action. This course was developed for an interprofessional audience.

CONTINUED

This course examines the ethical obligations of supervisors to maintain professional conduct and prevent supervisee mistreatment. Participants will review the behavioral standards mandated while exploring the professional and personal impacts of supervisory misconduct. The curriculum identifies specific risk factors that contribute to mistreatment and provides practical interventions for prevention. This training equips supervisors with the tools necessary to uphold ethical integrity and foster healthy supervisory relationships.

CONTINUED

This webinar demonstrates a practical approach to integrating human rights into ethical decision-making in clinical practice. Participants will explore how rights derived from international instruments, national laws, and state regulations can guide responses to complex issues such as autonomy, access to care, discrimination, dignity, equity, and confidentiality. Through applied examples and case discussions, attendees will learn how to translate abstract rights into concrete clinical actions, strengthening both ethical reasoning and advocacy.