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CHI PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INC

Course Description This interactive course invites social workers and mental health professionals to explore the lived experiences of individuals struggling with addiction through the dynamic mediums of music and film. Together, we will listen to powerful songs and watch impactful movie clips that vividly portray the emotional, psychological, and social dimensions of addiction and recovery. Participants will engage in group discussions and guided reflections, delving into themes such as guilt, shame, hopelessness, the progression of addiction, and the challenges of recovery. This immersive experience will deepen your understanding of the addictive journey and equip you with insights that can be applied to your clinical practice. Whether youre seeking to build greater empathy, enhance your therapeutic approach, or connect more deeply with clients, this course offers an engaging and thought-provoking way to explore addiction and recovery through art and storytelling. Course Objectives Actively listen to songs and analyze movie clips that depict the experiences of addiction and recovery Participate in interactive group discussions to explore the key themes presented in music and film Develop a deeper understanding of the emotional and psychological challenges of addiction Apply insights gained through media to enhance empathy and inform clinical interventions

CHI PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INC

Thurs-Sat | Sept 15-Sept 17 | 9:30am-4:30pm (Thurs, Fri) / 9:30am-1:30pm (Sat) | 16 CE's | Joel Simon Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term goal-focused evidence-based therapeutic approach, which incorporates positive psychology principles and practices, and which helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on problems. There has been greater awareness (SFBT) since its inception in 1982. It is common for SFBT to be included in survey courses in both undergraduate and graduate social work programs. This Level-1, Basic Solution-Focused Brief Therapy training is a 2 and 1/2 days course. Course Objectives: Identify the distinction between solution-building and problem-solving: how to think beyond the medical model. Use the 11 SF assumptions that drive the model. Identify and facilitate their clients to determine the 8 elements of a useful goal. Implement the 7 solution focused intervention tools and video examples of their use in actual sessions. Structure follow-up sessions to continue the solution-building process.

BIOLOGIX SOLUTIONS LLC

Suicide intervention and prevention for healthcare workers course reviews relevant etiology, terminology and statistics related to suicide, including the increasing prevalence of healthcare worker suicide. This course will also examine the risk factors for suicide and the clinical manifestations of burnout, compassion fatigue (CF), and secondary traumatic stress (STS) in healthcare workers. Finally, this course will review screening for suicide and prevention strategies that can reduce the incidence of suicide, specifically for healthcare workers.

ACHIEVE CE - EDUCATION SERVICES

It is estimated that 1 in every 6 couples of childbearing age experience some form of compromised fertility or medically diagnosable infertility. Whether or not to pursue infertility treatment and undergo assisted reproduction constitutes a major life decision for patients, decisions that are often accompanied by stressful medical procedures and psychological sequelae no matter what the outcome. The information in this course serves as a resource for mental health professionals and allied healthcare providers who work with infertile patients and highlights the need for a broad approach that encompasses the concerns of the individual, as well as the couple as a dyad and the family as a unit. The course discusses and addresses issues that present in the care of infertility patients. Broad theoretical models within Health Psychology and empirically-based infertility-specific data guide the course content.

BIOLOGIX SOLUTIONS LLC

Daughter From California Syndrome refers to a phenomenon where a long-absent or previously disengaged family member suddenly reappears, often from a considerable distance, to challenge the established end-of-life care plan for a critically ill or elderly patient. This individual typically advocates for aggressive, potentially inappropriate, or futile medical interventions aimed at prolonging life. Their motivations may stem from feelings of guilt, denial, or shock regarding the patient's current, deteriorated condition. The course aims to equip them with the skills to facilitate open dialogue among family members. By fostering discussions, providers can help families make informed choices aligned with the patient's wishes and values. The ultimate goal is to ensure a dignified and peaceful end-of-life experience for the patient.

INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES

By the year 2030, half of the U.S. population will be obese (CDC.gov). Ironically, as rates of obesity have risen, so have the rates of weight bias and stigmatization toward individuals of larger body sizes, even within healthcare settings and among healthcare professionals, including physical therapists (Bannuru, 2025; Lawrence, 2021). Such stigma can result in both physical and psychological harm to patients, and it presents a major obstacle in the effort to effectively prevent and treat obesity (Rubino, 2025; Rubino, 2020; Ryan, 2024; Robinson, 2024). Research indicates that these stigmatizing attitudes stem from two main causes: a lack of education and the incorrect belief that obesity is purely a function of eating too much and exercising too little. Obesity is a complex, multifaceted condition driven by diverse biological pathways and numerous environmental factors. The aim of this course is to demystify a physiological process that has long provoked confusion and shame. This course will help physical therapists better understand what causes weight gain, why it is so difficult to lose weight, and why it is especially difficult to keep it off. This course will address a range of weight loss interventions, including pharmacotherapy such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, bariatric surgery, diet, behavioral therapy, and physical activity. An emphasis is placed on the importance of maintaining muscle mass through dietary protein and strength training to minimize the change in energy expenditure with weight loss, as well as strategies to preserve muscle mass while on GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy. Finally, it will address what physical therapists can do to reduce weight bias and stigma in their own practices.

INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES

The use of the Internet and the devices that empower it such as smartphones and computers have become an important part of most people's daily lives, especially those of young people. The recent widespread use of the Internet has led to an increasingly large number of people developing powerful media-based addictions that barely existed during the twentieth century. Internet and smartphone addiction have similar symptoms to drug addiction and can be just as disruptive and disabling. Internet addiction has been shown to play a major role in the recent surge in loneliness to unprecedented high levels in Americans. The U. S. Surgeon General has described the loneliness epidemic as a devastating threat to public health. Internet addiction and loneliness are now having disruptive impacts on the professional and private lives of many health and mental health practitioners. The INR Webinar "Internet Addiction and Loneliness" is designed to inform health and mental health practitioners about the nature and extent of Internet addiction and loneliness and the strong connection between them. Internet and smartphone use are changing how brains develop and process information and one of the consequences is high levels of addiction. The webinar will describe the nature of addiction and how behavioral addictions like Internet addiction resemble drug addiction but have become much more widespread, especially among young people. The various types of Internet-related addictions will be described, including several evidence-based treatment interventions and why there is a strong connection to loneliness. The development and nature of loneliness will be presented, including the "Loneliness Paradox," where increased social media "friend" contacts become associated with more loneliness. Reasons that Americans seem more lonely than other comparable developed countries will be offered, including why middle-aged Americans seem the loneliest. The adverse mental and physical health consequences of chronic loneliness will be explained along with recommended interventions and behavioral changes to decrease loneliness.

INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES

This 3-hour live webinar is designed to equip mental health and healthcare professionals with the most up-to-date information on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), the leading reference for the classification of mental disorders. The webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the significant updates in the DSM-5-TR, including revised diagnostic criteria, updated codes, changes in terminology, and cultural considerations. Participants will explore the clinical implications of these revisions and learn how to apply available assessment tools and resources in their practice. Professionals across disciplines, whether engaged in clinical therapy, psychiatric nursing, or case management, will benefit from understanding the evolving language and frameworks that shape diagnosis, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Special emphasis is placed on recognizing cultural revisions and directives aimed at improving diagnostic accuracy and person-centered care.

DR. CAROL L. CLARK

Training offered via live Zoom webinar The 4-hour third biennium meets requirements for Florida FAC 64B4-6.0025 and will benefit any licensed clinician providing supervision to interns and other supervisees. This course will Review changes to Florida laws and rules relating to Interns and Supervisors, Discuss various electronic delivery systems for supervision and methods for ensuring confidentiality, Discuss ethical, legal and regulatory issues of supervision, including documentation of the supervisory sessions, Review research of effective supervision models, Review challenges in supervision, Address how cultural issues can affect the supervisory relationship, Discuss accountability of both the supervisor and the intern in the supervisory relationship, Discuss the business aspects of supervision, Discuss the ethical, legal, and regulatory issues of teletherapy.

INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES

Human trafficking knows no limits and this predatory crime plagues rural, suburban and urban communities in the United States and throughout the world. The inhumane, cruel devastation wrought by traffickers pardons no age, gender, ethnicity, race or socioeconomic status. Traffickers deprive their victims of their identity, self-worth, autonomy, liberty, freedom and justice through force, fear, intimidation and false promises. This continuing education activity will review the indicators of human trafficking, community stakeholders, and their roles in combating human trafficking will be discussed along with resources to care and support victims of human trafficking. Further, Renee Mallett, healthcare attorney, will discuss the legal implications for both the victim and trafficker and how healthcare professionals may aid in the legal proceedings.

INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES

This live webinar examines schizophrenia SZO and psychosis in detail incorporating the latest empirical clinical and treatment research concerning the disorder. The incidence of these disorders ranges from 3.75% to 4.25% of the general population. Hence, it is important for physical therapy practitioners to understand how patients with SZO or psychosis may affect their clinical practice as well as the negative effects the disorders have on patients health and lives in order to increase treatment efficacy for their patients. Dr. Longo will present the DSM-5 SZO and psychosis diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and various theories i.e. The Two Hit, Dopamine, Glutamate, and Neuro-Inflammatory theories concerning the activation of vulnerable SZO and psychosis phenotypes. Additionally, the disorders two unique symptom manifestations, delusions and catatonia, will be described based on the current etiology of these symptoms. Patients responsiveness to medications will be reviewed. Psychological treatments will be described along with the effectiveness of these therapies based on the disorders severity. Finally, SZO and psychosis treatment maintenance, remission, and recovery will be explored. The webinar will conclude with a discussion concerning the high incidence of suicide in people with SZO or psychotic disorders.

NETCE

The purpose of this course is to help supervisors or potential supervisors in the human services or helping professions to more effectively work with those they are entrusted to supervise.

QUANTUM UNITS EDUCATION

The clinical supervisor serves an essential role in ensuring that behavioral health professionals are operating within the standards of practice as well as being able to identify when one is not performing adequately. Additionally, supervisors are committed to upholding the ethical principles and standards of their professions, adhering to state and federal statutes regulating clinical practice, complying with relevant education and training standards, and practicing competency-based supervision.

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

In "Depression in Mothers" Participants will gain general knowledge about depression. Next, Participants will consider various tips and tools for working with mothers who may be depressed. Additionally, Participants will learn about popular programs for mothers with young children. Also, Participants will review several handouts for mothers with depression. Finally, Participants will become familiar with how to access other depression resources. This course is intended to familiarize mental health professionals, social workers, substance abuse professionals, child welfare workers, healthcare professionals, psychologists, or certified addiction specialists, with helpful information about depression in mothers. Course Objectives: ¿To be aware of the significant public health problem that depression in mothers poses ¿To understand the signs and commonality of depression ¿To comprehend the importance of helping a mother realize that she is depressed ¿To be familiar with the impact a mother¿s depression has on her children ¿To utilize tips and tools for working with mothers who may be depressed ¿To consider popular programs for mothers with young children, such as: Early Head Start and Head Start; Home Visiting; and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) ¿To explore handouts that address the benefits of engaging in pleasant activities; how to make good choices; how to choose amongst the different kinds of pleasant activities; and other ideas for improving mood and managing stress ¿To aware of how to access other depression resources, such as: fact sheets and brochures; free screening tools; and other useful materials.

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

In Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth 3 CE, Participants will learn that prior to utilizing the aforementioned tool, clinicians should decide on a screening method; think about opportunities and clinical indications for screening and set up their practice to simplify the process. Next, Participants will be provided with a detailed tool used for identifying adolescents at risk for alcohol-related issues and disorders. Additionally, Participants will consider frequently asked questions covering the following topics: underage drinking patterns; screening; risk assessment; intervention and office procedures. Also, Participants will become familiar with the role that confidentiality plays in providing health care to adolescents. Next, Participants will cover brief motivational interviewing and additional workup resources. Finally, Participants will be presented with information concerning referral resources. This course is intended to provide important information regarding youth alcohol screening in primary settings for mental health professionals, social workers, substance abuse professionals, child welfare workers, healthcare professionals, psychologists, or certified addiction specialists.

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

Course Description: This course requires the participant to read and understand Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 33: Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders. This updated TIP reviews what is known about treating the medical, psychiatric, and SUD-related problems associated with the use of cocaine and methamphetamine, as well as the misuse of prescription stimulants. The TIP offers recommendations on treatment approaches and maximizing treatment engagement and retention, and strategies for initiating and maintaining abstinence. which is a Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) that describes how SUD treatment providers can use the latest evidence on motivation-enhancing approaches and strategies to increase participation and retention in SUD treatment. This course is intended to familiarize drug and alcohol treatment service providers, mental health service providers, peer recovery support specialists, behavioral health program managers, directors, and administrators, clinical supervisors, and healthcare providers with guidelines for clinical providers to enhance motivation for change in substance use disorder. Course Objectives: 1. To advance the understanding of treating the SUDs associated with the use of cocaine and the misuse of prescription stimulants. 2. To be familiar with stimulant use disorders and trends in stimulant use in the United States. 3. Lean how stimulants affect the brain and behavior 4. Be able to describe medical and psychological signs, symptoms, and complications associated 5, with stimulant use and stimulant use disorders and how to best manage common complications. 6. Become familiar with supported nonpharmacologic approaches to helping patients begin and sustain recovery from stimulant use disorders. 7. To be able to summarize techniques clinicians can use to help engage patients in SUD treatment and maximize their chances of sustaining long-term recovery. 8. To be able to recognize treatment considerations for Special Populations

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

This course provides an overview of national protective factors approaches to prevent child abuse and neglect. It is designed to help child welfare professionals, administrators, service providers, policymakers, and other interested individuals understand the concepts of protective and risk factors in families and communities and learn ways in which building protective factors can help lower the risk of child abuse and neglect now and in the future.

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

In Crisis Services: Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Funding Strategies, Participants will evaluate various crisis services by analyzing their respective clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and funding strategies. Participants will also utilize case studies to explore the different approaches states are taking in order to effectively and efficiently fund crisis services.

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

We will introduce you to the designer drug known commonly as Flakka and its unique position and development in the framework of controlled substances.

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

This course is intended to familiarize mental health professionals, social workers, substance abuse professionals, child welfare workers, healthcare professionals, psychologists, or certified addiction specialists, with the specific needs of women regarding substance abuse treatment. Course Objectives: To be familiar with basic objectives and principles surrounding the substance abuse treatment needs of women To learn about the patterns of use among women To identify the physiological effects of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco on women To explore substance abuse screening and assessment of women To be aware of treatment engagement, placement, and planning strategies and considerations unique to women To consider substance abuse among specific women population groups and settings To be aware of substance abuse treatment retention and issues facing women To explore recovery management and administrative considerations

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

SBIRT is a comprehensive, integrated, public health model designed to provide universal screening, secondary prevention (detecting risky or hazardous substance use before the onset of abuse or dependence), early intervention, and timely referral and treatment for people who have specialty substance use disorder (SUD). SBIRT screens all patients regardless of an identified disorder, allowing healthcare professionals in a variety of settings to address the spectrum of such behavioral health problems even when the patient is not actively seeking an intervention or treatment for his or her problems. In Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, Participants will learn about the core elements of screening, brief intervention, brief treatment, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) programs. Additionally, Participants will become familiar with general information relevant to implementing SBIRT services, including: the effectiveness of SBIRT; the various implementation models; the different challenges and barriers to implementation; cost and sustainability problems; and a look at two case examples¿the Washington State Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral, and Treatment (WASBIRT) program and New Mexico¿s SBIRT program. This course is intended to provide important information regarding Systems-Level Implementation of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for mental health professionals, social workers, substance abuse professionals, child welfare workers, healthcare professionals, psychologists, or certified addiction specialists.

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

This course is intended to familiarize mental health professionals, social workers, substance abuse professionals, child welfare workers, healthcare professionals, psychologists, or certified addiction specialists, with the specific behavioral health treatment needs of men with substance use disorders (SUDs).

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

In Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment, Participants will explore the fundamentals for effective drug addiction treatment. Additionally, Participants will consider several important questions frequently experienced by affected individuals. Also, Participants will learn about the types of drug addiction treatment in the United States, with a focus on the treatment of drug addicted individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Finally, Participants will conclude by reviewing examples of empirically supported pharmacotherapies, behavioral therapies and behavioral therapies utilized primarily for adolescents. This course is intended to outline crucial information concerning the complexity of drug addiction treatment, as well as tackle many of the frequently asked questions regarding the subject matter for mental health professionals, social workers, substance abuse professionals, child welfare workers, court personnel, attorneys, healthcare professionals, psychologists, and certified addiction specialists.

ACE-CLASSES.COM, INC

Learn how Stimulant Use Disorder "SUD" treatment providers can use the latest evidence on motivation-enhancing approaches and strategies to increase participation and retention in SUD treatment.