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Earn CEs Watching a Webinar

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Home Study: Distance Clinical Supervision During a Pandemic

06-10-2021 14:37
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**Previously Recorded on 5/4/2021 - Not a Live Event** Distance Clinical Supervision During a Pandemic This workshop is designed for professionals in the counseling field who conduct clinical supervision. The presenters will provide a rationale for their respective approaches to ...

Home Study: A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Trauma-Informed Care

06-10-2021 14:39
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**Previously Recorded on 5/13/2021 - Not a Live Event** A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Trauma-Informed Care This webinar will review the multiple sources of trainings and certification options for clinicians seeking to become trauma-informed practitioners. Some focus will be ...

Home Study: AMHCA Fall Summit (Complete - All 8 Sessions, 10.0 CEs)

12-08-2020 19:02
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**Previously Recorded on 11/19/2020 and 11/20/2020 - Not a Live Event** All across our nation, thousands of Americans have taken to the streets in all 50 states to protest the killing of George Floyd by a police officer. It was a collective cry of anguish and a demand for change to what has become ...

Home Study: AMHCA Fall Summit 04 - Using Cultural Humility to Dismantle White Supremacy in Counseling

12-08-2020 19:30
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**Previously Recorded on 11/19/2020 - Not a Live Event** Using Cultural Humility to Dismantle White Supremacy in Counseling Learning Objectives Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the components of White supremacy culture related to the field of mental health ...

Home Study: AMHCA Fall Summit 02 - The Influence of Systemic Racism on Body Shame and Diet Culture

12-08-2020 19:21
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**Previously Recorded on 11/19/2020 - Not a Live Event** The Influence of Systemic Racism on Body Shame and Diet Culture Learning Objectives Upon completion, participants will understand how poor body image, diet culture mentality, and food restriction are symptoms of white supremacy. Upon completion, ...

Home Study: AMHCA Fall Summit 03 - Race-Based Trauma and Mental Health

12-08-2020 19:27
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**Previously Recorded on 11/19/2020 - Not a Live Event** Race-Based Trauma and Mental Health Learning Objectives Upon completion, participants will be able to recognize mental health symptoms related to race-based trauma. Upon completion, participants will be able to recognize the importance ...

Home Study: AMHCA Fall Summit 07 -Microcounseling Interventions: Skills to Address Racism and Microaggressions in Session

12-08-2020 19:49
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**Previously Recorded on 11/20/2020 - Not a Live Event** Microcounseling Interventions: Skills to Address Racism and Microaggressions in Session Learning Objectives Upon completion, participants will learn ethical codes that frame professional counselors’ duty to do no harm, uphold ...

Home Study: AMHCA Fall Summit 05 - Facilitating Difficult Discussions About Power, Privilege, and Race for Current and Future Clinical Mental Health Counselors

12-08-2020 19:38
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**Previously Recorded on 11/20/2020 - Not a Live Event** Facilitating Difficult Discussions About Power, Privilege, and Race for Current and Future Clinical Mental Health Counselors Learning Objectives Upon completion, participants will identify ways in which CMHCs can facilitate ...

Home Study: AMHCA Fall Summit 08 - Intergenerational Trauma and its Impact on African Americans

12-08-2020 20:02
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**Previously Recorded on 11/19/2020 - Not a Live Event** Intergenerational Trauma and its Impact on African Americans Learning Objectives Upon completion, participants will learn the definitions and history of Intergenerational trauma, historical trauma and raced based traumatic ...

Home Study: AMHCA Fall Summit 06 - Unity in Diversity: Dynamics and Challenges in Interracial/Interethnic Marriages

12-08-2020 19:46
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**Previously Recorded on 11/20/2020 - Not a Live Event** Unity in Diversity: Dynamics and Challenges in Interracial/Interethnic Marriages Learning Objectives Upon completion, participants will identify interpersonal dynamics in interracial/interethnic married couple relationships. ...

Home Study: AMHCA Fall Summit 01 - Black Americans and Systemic Racism-Related Stress: Effects on Mental Health and Brain Health

12-09-2020 16:51
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**Previously Recorded on 11/19/2020 - Not a Live Event** Black Americans and Systemic Racism-Related Stress: Effects on Mental Health and Brain Health Learning Objectives Upon completion, participants will be able to describe mental health trends in Black Americans Upon completion, ...

Home Study: Intergenerational Trauma and Cultural Resilience

05-04-2021 19:06
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**Previously Recorded on 4/7/2021 - Not a Live Event** Intergenerational Trauma and Cultural Resilience During this presentation attendees will learn about intergenerational and historical trauma including the types of events that may create this type of trauma, how these events may impact ...

Home Study: Microaggressions in Counseling - Reflections During a Racial Pandemic

12-08-2020 18:22
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**Previously Recorded on 9/11/2020 - Not a Live Event** Microaggressions in Counseling: Reflections During a Racial Pandemic This webinar will explore research related to microaggressions in the counseling relationship and the impact this has on clients and counselors’ personal wellness. Implications ...

Home Study: Working With The Trauma Story

12-09-2020 14:18
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**Previously Recorded on 12/02/2020 - Not a Live Event** Working with the Trauma Story This interactive workshop will focus on the trauma story and working with victims so they can tell their story. Objectives: 1. Differentiate between the attached and detached trauma story ...

Home Study: Building Therapeutic Alliance Across Time and Space

12-09-2020 13:52
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**Previously Recorded on 12/08/2020 - Not a Live Event** Building Therapeutic Alliance Across Time and Space For almost a year, Clinical Mental Health Counselors across the globe have been forced to pivot to the use of technology assisted counseling as a result of COVID-19. In this ...

Home Study: Finding Inner Peace During Difficult Times with Self-Compassion Practices

02-02-2021 12:51
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**Previously Recorded on 1/26/2021 - Not a Live Event** Finding Inner Peace During Difficult Times with Self-Compassion Practices Self-compassion transforms lives! It is re-defined as the ability to care, to soothe and to comfort but also to strengthen when it is needed. It is revolutionizing ...

Home Study: Preparing for the National Counseling Exam (NCE)

02-02-2021 12:44
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**Previously Recorded on 1/15/2021 - Not a Live Event** Preparing for the National Counseling Exam (NCE) Objectives: - Learners will be introduced to NCE content, format, and test-taking strategies. - Learners will self-assess current test taking strategies and knowledge through practice ...

Home Study: Trauma Linking to Suicide Ideation in K-12 Population

04-06-2021 17:13
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**Previously Recorded on 3/10/2021 - Not a Live Event** Trauma Linking to Suicide Ideation in K-12 Population: How Can Counselors and Educators Address the Pain Experienced by Youth Children or adolescents who witness or experience various traumas risk developing psychological and emotional damage. ...

Home Study: Recognizing & Responding to Child Abuse & Neglect

04-06-2021 17:26
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**Previously Recorded on 3/26/2021 - Not a Live Event** Recognizing & Responding to Child Abuse & Neglect As mental health professionals we have a commitment to keeping those we serve safe. Whether we work with children, teens, or adults - knowing how to recognize the signs of abuse is ...

Home Study: Applying Frameworks of Oppression and Liberation Within Counseling

03-02-2021 11:16
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**Previously Recorded on 2/24/2021 - Not a Live Event** Applying Frameworks of Oppression and Liberation Within Counseling This webinar will provide a summary of frameworks of oppression and liberation followed by a panel discussion applying these concepts within counseling. Prilleltensky’s ...

Earn CEs Reading the Journal

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Home Study: Evidenced-Based Relationship Practice: Enhancing Counselor Competence

03-02-2017 13:18
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Evidence-Based Relationship Practice: Enhancing Counselor Competence by John Sommers-Flanagan Volume 37, Issue 02 - April 2015 By John Sommers-Flanagan Defining mental health counselor competence is difficult. Unfortunately, professional definitions of competence often rely on abstract knowledge ...

Home Study: Older Adults and Integrated Health Settings: Opportunities and Challenges for Mental Health Counselors

03-02-2017 13:22
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Older Adults and Integrated Health Settings: Opportunities and Challenges for Mental Health Counselors by Jill Goldsmith; Sharon Kurpius Volume 37, Issue 02 - April 2015 The growing number of older adults and the increasing recognition and growth of integrated health teams are creating expanded ...

Home Study: Detrimental Association: An Epistemological Connection of Dysfunction Within and Across Paradigms

03-02-2017 13:24
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Detrimental Association: An Epistemological Connection of Dysfunction Within and Across Paradigms by Jeffrey Warren; R. Cottone Volume 37, Issue 02 - April 2015 The notion of common factors in counseling and psychotherapy theory is not new. This article contends that detrimental associations ...

Home Study: Supervisors’ Suggestions for Enhancing Counseling Regulatory Boards’ Sanctioned Supervision Practices

03-02-2017 13:21
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Supervisors' Suggestions for Enhancing Counseling Regulatory Boards' Sanctioned Supervision Practices by Victoria Kress; Rachel O'Neill; Jake Protivnak; Nicole Stargell Volume 37, Issue 02 - April 2015 Regulatory board-sanctioned supervision is intended to enhance the practice of disciplined ...

Home Study: The Voice of William Glasser: Accessing the Continuing Evolution of Reality Therapy

03-02-2017 13:17
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The Voice of William Glasser: Accessing the Continuing Evolution of Reality Therapy by Robert E. Wubbolding Volume 37, Issue 03 - July 2015 On August 23, 2013, the voice of William Glasser, MD, became silent. His life was characterized by his mission of teaching the ever-evolving ideas originating ...

Home Study: Finding Resilience: The Mediation Effect of Sense of Community on the Psychological Well-Being of Military Spouses

03-02-2017 13:25
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Finding Resilience: The Mediation Effect of Sense of Community on the Psychological Well-Being of Military Spouses by Mei-Chuan Wang; Pius Nyutu; Kimberly Tran; Angela Spears Volume 37, Issue 02 - April 2015 The goal of this study was to identify positive factors that increase the psychological ...

Home Study: The New ABCs: A Practitioner's Guide to Neuroscience-Informed Cognitive-Behavior Therapy

03-02-2017 13:16
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The New ABCs: A Practitioner's Guide to Neuroscience-Informed Cognitive-Behavior Therapy by Thomas A. Field; Eric T. Beeson; Laura K. Jones Volume 37, Issue 03 - July 2015 Cognitive-behavioral therapy models are evolving to take into account the impact of physiological responses on client distress ...

Home Study: Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Counselor Characteristics and Session Variables

03-02-2017 13:11
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Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Counselor Characteristics and Session Variables by Allison M. Forti; Craig S. Cashwell; Robert Henson Volume 38, Issue 04 - October 2016 Mindfulness has garnered interest as a counselor development tool for enhancing the therapeutic relationship and increasing ...

Home Study: Comparison of Coping, Stress, and Life Satisfaction Between Taiwanese and U.S. College Students

03-02-2017 13:15
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Comparison of Coping, Stress, and Life Satisfaction Between Taiwanese and U.S. College Students by Philip B. Gnilka; Jeffrey S. Ashby; Kenneth B. Matheny; Y. Barry Chung; Yuhsuan Chang Volume 37, Issue 03 - July 2015 Measures of coping resources, perceived stress, and life satisfaction were used ...

Home Study: Attachment, Self-Esteem and Subjective Well-Being Among Survivors of Childhood Sexual Trauma

03-02-2017 13:05
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Attachment, Self-Esteem and Subjective Well-Being Among Survivors of Childhood Sexual Trauma by Emily L. Barnum; Kristin M. Perrone-McGovern Volume 39, Issue 01 - January 2017 The current study is a quantitative exploration of the relationships between attachment security, childhood sexual trauma, ...

Home Study: Eight Domains of Pet-Owner Wellness: Valuing the Owner-Pet Relationship in the Counseling Process

03-02-2017 13:14
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Eight Domains of Pet-Owner Wellness: Valuing the Owner-Pet Relationship in the Counseling Process by Cynthia K. Chandler; Delini M. Fernando; Casey A. Barrio Minton; Torey L. Portrie-Bethke Volume 37, Issue 03 - July 2015 The purpose of the study was to explore the impact of pet ownership in ...

Home Study: Counselors' Comfort with Sexuality, Attitudes towards Pornography, and Propensity to Assess and Treat Client Issues Related to Pornography Use

03-02-2017 13:12
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Counselors' Comfort with Sexuality, Attitudes Towards Pornography, and Propensity to Assess and Treat Client Issues Related to Pornography Use by Zachary D. Bloom; Daniel Gutierrez; Glenn W. Lambie; Shainna Ali Volume 38, Issue 04 - October 2016 Clients present to counseling with clinical issues ...

Home Study: The Relationship Between Stigma and Trauma in Adults Living with HIV

03-02-2017 13:07
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The Relationship Between Stigma and Trauma in Adults Living with HIV by Melissa Zeligman; W. Bryce Hagedorn; Sejal M. Barden Volume 39, Issue 01 - January 2017 Stigma associated with HIV is considered a major stressor for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) that affects quality of life and may ...

Home Study: Counselor Allegiance and Client Expectancy in Neuroscience-Informed Cognitive-Behavior Therapy: A 12-Month Qualitative Follow-Up

10-18-2017 15:16
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Counselor Allegiance and Client Expectancy in Neuroscience-Informed Cognitive-Behavior Therapy: A 12-Month Qualitative Follow-Up by Thomas A. Field; Eric T. Beeson; Laura K. Jones; Raissa Miller Volume 37, Issue 04 - October 2017 This article presents summative findings from a 12-month multiphase ...

Home Study: Five Efficacious Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Empirical Review

10-17-2017 13:57
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Five Efficacious Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: An Empirical Review by David M. Blankenship Volume 39, Issue 04 - October 2017 Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is known to be a debilitating disorder and for some a lifelong complaint. Although there are many treatment options, determining ...

Home Study: Counseling Adults with Food Allergies after an Anaphylactic Reaction: An Application of Emotion-Focused Therapy

10-11-2018 12:02
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Counseling Adults With Food Allergies After an Anaphylactic Reaction: An Application of Emotion-Focused Therapy by Jessica Z. Taylor; Chrystal L. Lewis Volume 40, Issue 01 - January 2018 Little information is known about how counselors may work with adult clients regarding psychosocial ...

Home Study: Counselors' Attributions of Blame Toward Female Survivors of Battering

03-02-2017 13:09
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Counselors' Attributions of Blame Toward Female Survivors of Battering by Lori E. Notestine; Christine E. Murray; L. DiAnne Borders; Terry A. Ackerman Volume 39, Issue 01 - January 2017 Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a social problem that affects roughly 5.3 million women in the U.S. each ...

Home Study: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to (Re)conceptualize Stress Appraisal

10-17-2018 14:39
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Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to (Re)conceptualize Stress Appraisal by C. Missy Butts; Daniel Gutierrez Volume 40, Issue 02 - April 2018 Existing models for stress and coping are helpful tools for understanding the stress process and developing interventions to combat stress-related ...

Home Study: Narrative Family Therapy: Practical Techniques for More Effective Work with Couples and Families

05-23-2017 12:46
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Narrative Family Therapy: Practical Techniques for More Effective Work with Couples and Families by Eric G. Suddeath; Alexandria K. Kerwin; Suzanne M. Dugger Volume 39, Issue 02 - April 2017 This article provides counselors with an introduction to the knowledge and skills involved in providing ...

Home Study: The Relationship Between Counseling, Social Support, and Depression in Mothers of Fragile Families

10-18-2017 15:27
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The Relationship Between Counseling, Social Support, and Depression in Mothers of Fragile Families by Megan E. Delaney Volume 39, Issue 04 - October 2017 Little is known about the treatment of depression in the mothers of fragile families. Data from three waves of the Fragile Families and Child ...