Clinical Courses
Behavioral Couples Therapy in the Management of Substance Use Disorders | 2.25 CEs | $22
Join Dr. Afua Forson, MD, LMFT for a discussion of Behavioral Couples Therapy as an effective evidence based model in promoting abstinence within the context of the couple relationship. The ultimate goal of this seminar is to educate the practitioner on how to effectively implement the systemic approach of BCT in the clinical setting. . . Read more
Counselor Resilience Under Fire | 2.0 CEs | $20
The Covid-19 pandemic brought unprecedented stresses to counselors. How do we cope? The Resilience Ecological Stress Model suggests how counselors can respond to enhance the resilience of individuals and communities. . . Read more
Current Stresses on Immigrant Mental Health | 2.25 CEs | $22
US policy changes create a difficult landscape for immigrants. This course explores immigrant expectations shaped by policy, and describes dilemmas that have resulted for immigrants because of policy change. Essential listening for those working with immigrants. . . Read more
Essentials of Mental Wellness Counseling |3.0 CEs| $30
Join Ruth Campbell and Richard Coleman to explore how mental health issues create barriers to core mental wellness – the feeling of confidence and wholeness. Campbell and Coleman discuss assessing and engaging with those who have mental health issues, and discuss and demonstrate treatment strategies for depression, anxiety and PTSD. . . Read More
Evening the Odds | 2.5 CEs | $20
Join Campbell and Coleman, clinical social workers in the Mid-Hudson for over a decade, to explore health equity and the relationship between health care inequity and the current opioid crisis. . . Read More
Protecting and Advocating for Immigrants in a Time of Change | 2.0 CEs | $20
Immigrants seeking to stay in the US often have significant mental health needs. Meeting those needs may demand an evaluation done by a qualified counselor. This course tells you what you need to know to perform such an evaluation.. . .Read more
Parents of Challenging Adult Children | 2.0 CEs | $20
Join Judith Smith, LCSW, Ph.D. as she takes a look at the environmental and clinical issues surrounding the parenting of adult children with serious mental illness or substance use disorders, and discusses how you can support and help. Read more
Motivational Interviewing – Introduction to the Basics 2025 | 2.0 CEs | $20
Join Tina Iler, LCSWR as she explores the basics of Motivational Interviewing for 2025. In this workshop, she covers the Spirit and the Four Tasks of the method. She demonstrates and discusses OARS skills and examines the difference between Sustain Talk and Change Talk. Read more. . .
Survivors of Domestic Violence | 2.25 CEs | $22
Creating safety takes patience, determination, and skill. This course discusses gender violence, the significant emotional and psychological barriers that survivors face, and evidence-based trauma-informed treatment approaches that help survivors thrive.. . . Read more
Treating the Performing Artist – Creating Core Wellness and Professional Excellence | 2.0 CEs | $20
Join Andrew Schaeffer, strength trainer and counselor, as he discusses the integration of mental and physical health and how counselors can help a client identify and remove blocking beliefs that are expressed in physical inabilities. . . .Read more
Using Attachment to Help Trauma Survivors | 2.0 CEs } $20
Join Dr. Ruth Campbell and Richard Coleman, LMSW as they discuss how trauma challenges clients’ abilities AND how an attachment perspective provides a new avenue of approach to trauma treatment which has proved hopeful and helpful for both clinicians and clients. . . Read more