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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

ADHD is currently considered to be a persistent and chronic syndrome for which no medical cure is available. However, in the last decade, scientists have learned much about the course of the disorder and are now able to identify and treat those who have it. This course will explore information on attention deficit disorders, effective diagnosis and the role of research in discovering underlying causes and effective treatments.

BAYSIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOP

Anger is a powerful, natural feeling. Everyone feels it at some time, and we have the right to feel that way. It's what someone does with anger that makes the difference. As clinicians, we aim to help clients learn effective ways to manage their anger. In this course, we will explore anger and its causes, common approaches to anger, the problems with anger, the positive aspects of anger, and anger management.

BAYSIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOP

This course will review the statistics and prevalence of domestic violence in our society. We will define domestic violence and its various types of abuse. The course will review the dynamics of the violent relationship. Violent relationships follow a predictable cycle of violence. This course will discuss this cycle and review its patterns and way to screen through multiple case studies. The course will delve into special populations and associated risk factors. Upon completion of the course, the professional will have an understanding of specific resources available for those in need.

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

Emotional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that shatter their sense of security, making them feel helpless and vulnerable in a dangerous world. This course will explore both emotional and psychological trauma, risk factors, and symptoms.

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

Permanent change is hard. Despite the reasons to want to live a sober lifestyle or exercise regularly, changing behaviors permanently takes work. This course will explore why people behave the way they do and how change can be made easier

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.

BAYSIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOP

he purpose of the course is to enhance the reader's understanding of denial and to relate stages of denial to the corresponding stages of the disease of addiction. Denial and addiction must be treated concurrently if successful treatment is to be achieved. The course will define specific exercises that can be utilized with clients.

BAYSIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOP

This course will explore the Baker Act for involuntary assessment and treatment for mental illness in Florida.

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.

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.

INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES

This webinar is presented to educate healthcare and mental healthcare clinicians on the characteristics of individuals with criminal behavior called psychopaths who live among us and can pose significant threats to the professional and private lives of health and mental health professionals. Psychopaths are social predators with no conscience or remorse who charm, manipulate, and ruthlessly plow their way through life, leaving behind them a broad trail of broken hearts, shattered expectations, and empty wallets. Participants will learn how to identify the psychopathic predator career criminals who inflict tremendous damage to others but are often undetected and seen as being "normal" and "charming." Several psychopaths will be described along with their common personality-based core beliefs, thinking patterns, emotional processing, and antisocial behaviors that characterize the Psychopathic Personality. Participants will also learn how to discriminate psychopaths from sociopaths and how these individuals differ from many who have a diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder. Dr. Howard will explain why psychopathic criminals are not legally insane and why they do not qualify to be found not guilty by reason of insanity in criminal courts when they commit crimes. The major theoretical models of psychopathy will be presented along with the tests that can identify psychopaths. Participants will learn the differences between psychopathic criminal offenders and non-criminal individuals with some psychopathic traits who may become successful in some areas of life. Attendees will also learn about the effectiveness of rehabilitating psychopaths and which treatment models have the greatest success. The relationship of psychopathy to some rare and extreme levels of interpersonal violent behavior such as mass/school/spree shootings and serial murders will be explained. Finally, at the conclusion of the program, there will be an optional presentation (without CE) describing case histories of some rare individuals who have become psychopathic serial killers for those who desire to attend.

HEALTH FORUM ONLINE

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) requires a dynamic and evidence-based approach to treatment that adapts to the diverse needs of individuals across the lifespan. Mental health providers play a crucial role in implementing the latest research-driven interventions that enhance communication, adaptive functioning, and overall quality of life. Mental health providers benefit from practical, effective strategies in behavioral, pharmacological, and integrative therapies, helping them build personalized, meaningful care plans. A multidisciplinary approach to ASD treatments offers the knowledge and confidence needed to apply best practices that truly make a difference for individuals and their families.

HEALTH FORUM ONLINE

The Navigating the Educational and Psychological Assessment of the Special Need Preschooler CE course includes 2 contact hours that will focus on the range of disabling conditions identified in 2 to 3 year olds, through the outreach programs offered in the schools including information on referral sources, such as regional centers, pediatricians, parents and specialized medical centers. A wide range of disabling conditions, assessment criteria, evaluation tools administered, diagnostic findings, eligibility criteria for services, individualized interventions and the reevaluation process will be discussed.