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# connectionscounseling.org

Mental Health Counseling and Psychotherapy

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- [July 4, 2025](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/july-4-2025/) - Watching the Macy’s fireworks spill and shoot over the East River, I’m finding hope again.So many passionate voices are re-affirming that this country is for all of us, and we can find our place here and celebrate who we are. ”Choose joy, and see the beauty around you every day!”Thoughts of the last week’s contacts
- [Not an Ostrich](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/2127-2/) - Not an Ostrich On CNN today, I watched the people in a grocery store in western Pennsylvania as they welcomed President Trump into the store, and he reiterated that he was going to keep his promises to lower food prices. This store is 50-100 miles from where I grew up, so the people are familiar.
- [Ahlena Leon Bell MSW Intern](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/ahlena-leon-bell-msw-intern/) - Ahlena Leon Bell We'd like to introduce our intern this year. Ahlena Leon Bell is studying social work at Capella University and completing her MSW internship at Connections Counseling PLLC. Before pursuing her master's degree, Ahlena graduated from Marist College with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Ahlena has been working in the behavioral health field
- [Mothering Challenging Children](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/mothering-challenging-children/) - Mothering Challenging Children 2.0 CEs | $29.00 | Judith R. Smith, LMHC, Ph.D. Join clinician, professor, and researcher Judith Smith, LCSW, Ph.D. to take a look at the environmental and clinical issues surrounding theparenting of adult children with serious mental illness or substance use disorders. Participants will be able to: list two clinical issues that
- [Current Stresses on Immigrant Mental Health](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/current-stresses-on-immigrant-mental-health/) - Current Stresses on Immigrant Mental Health 2.25 CEs | $30.00 | Smita Dewan, LMSW, Ph.D. LL.B Join Dr. Smita Dewan as she dives deep into how immigration policies create stressors for individuals and families and have a direct impact on their mental well-being, with resulting negative mental health outcomes, including trauma, isolation and acculturation stress.
- [Nuestros cursos en español](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/nuestros-cursos-en-espanol/) - Ofrecemos un curso pregrabado con créditos aprobados por el NYSED para las personas que hablan español. Terapia cognitivo-conductual esencial para el tratamiento de los trastornos por consumo de sustancias | 2. 5 créditos de educación continua | Gratuito La terapia cognitivo-conductual es una de las técnicas más eficaces utilizadas para facilitar el crecimiento y el
- [About the Ethics for the Counseling Professions course](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/about-the-ethics-for-the-counseling-professions-course/) - For this February. . . .2019 BPTI training information. . . NEW! –Ethics for the Counseling Professions is a course that covers ethical values which are the basis for ethical counselor practice. Course covers social work, mental health counselor and CASAC ethical codes, covers ethical decision making in the areas of confidentiality, technological advances, immigration and
- [2018 BPTI-sponsored Webinars](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/2018-bpti-sponsored-webinars/)
- [BPTI News 9-21 We're fighting the Opioid epidemic](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/bpti-news-9-21-were-fighting-the-opioid-epidemic/) - BPTI News: Fighting the Opioid Crisis There is good news from the front of the fight against the opioid epidemic. Several news services reported the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) would be giving $1billion in federal grants to states to fight opioid addiction (Azar, 2018). These grants go to all states to fund

## Pages

- [Homepage V2](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/) - Your source of online continuing education for counselorsWelcome to Connections Counseling PLLC We have a clinical and a continuing education missionTo empower clinicians and relieve distress. Clinical MissionThe primary purpose is to relieve distress that occurs when people have mental health or substance abuse problems. Connections Counseling Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC is a group of therapists who are
- [Ruth Campbell, LCSW, Ph.D.](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/ruth-campbell-lcsw-ph-d/) - As a licensed LCSW clinician, I have worked with teens, young adults, couples and older adults for thirty-six years. My private practice has been operative since 1998. I generally like working with clients who are beginning to understand that they can choose their path and want to work with someone to discuss their understandings, wants,
- [Research-Related Injury and Adverse Event Policy](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/research-related-injury-and-adverse-event-policy/) - RESEARCH-RELATED INJURY AND ADVERSE EVENT POLICY Connections Counseling Psychotherapy LCSW PLLCPolicy status: Proposed for IRB reviewApplies to: Research involving human participants conducted by or on behalf of Connections Counseling Psychotherapy LCSW PLLCEffective date: Upon approval/adoption Responsible person: Principal Investigator (PI) 1. PurposeConnections Counseling Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC is committed to protecting the safety, welfare, privacy, and rights
- [Research FAQs 2026](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/research-faqs-2026/) - INFORMED CONSENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH Study Title:Changes in Self-Concept and Attachment Narratives During Attachment-Focused EMDR Treatment for Trauma Principal Investigator:Ruth Campbell, LCSW, Ph.D.Connections Counseling Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC845-255-5022, ruth@connectionscounseling.org RESEARCH CONSENT SUMMARY If you are considering participating in this research study, you are being asked for your informed consent to take part in such a
- [Staff and Counselors](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/staff-and-counselors/) - The staff and counselors that have been associated with Connections Counseling Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC, and whom we would highly recommend are listed here. Richard Coleman, LMSWAfua Forson, MD. LMFT Christina Iler, LCSWRLynne Rachlin, LCSWRGeorge Ramos, LMHC, Ph.D.Ruth Campbell, LCSW, Ph.D. Andrew Schaeffer LMHCK. Melissa Waterman, LCSW
- [K. Melissa Waterman, LCSW](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/k-melissa-waterman-lcsw/) - Melissa says about her work, "I offer several ways to work on whatever is keeping you from your best. My focus is on present moment strategies to manage living in this world while having a dynamic connection with Spirit. I offer traditional therapy/coaching that has a pay per service sliding scale. If you are looking
- [Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/andrew-schaeffer-lmhc/) - Andrew Schaeffer, MA, MHC and CSCS holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University. He takes a psychodynamic and existential approach to therapy while using somatic, developmental, trauma informed, and Imago Relational Therapy whenever helpful for individuals or couples. He has a long history of working with physical training to accomplish wellness and the
- [Ongoing Research - 2026](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/ongoing-research-2026/) - Current Studies 2020 - 2025: Social Worker Ethical Decision-makingProposal: It is important to understand more about ethical decision-making in the counseling profession. Daily, clinicians and counselors are faced with situations that provoke ethical dilemmas – conflicts between professional demands, organizational demands, best practice demands, and demands of the culture or environment in which they are
- [LIVE 2026 March Courses 12 CEs](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/live-2026-march-courses-12-ces-2/) - Our Live Courses 2026 - 12 CE Package for $60! Valentine's Day pricing is good until Feb 28th, then $90/pkg. Call Ruth at 845-255-5022, or text her at 845-633-6665 to register. Or Click the button below. Click Here to Register Ethics for the Counseling Professions 2 CEs | Sat. March 7, 10 am - 12
- [Timothy Campbell, Ph.D.](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/timothy-campbell-ph-d/) - Timothy Campbell, Ph.D.: Currently, I am a member of the Continuing Education Advisory Committee with Connections Counseling, PLLC. I’ve been involved with continuing education and coursework since I assisted with the Youth at Risk course in 2010. The research mission of Connections Counseling is tryng to promote the idea of Evidence-based Practice, making online courses
- [Afua Forson, MD LMFT](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/afua-forson-lmft-specialist/) - Afua Forson specializes in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has been trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (Sue Johnson), has completed coursework in biofeedback and in trauma work with Ricky Greenwald. We are pleased to have sponsored her internship while she was working on her licensure, and she now has the LMFT she was working
- [Home](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/home/) - We have a clinical and a continuing education mission Clinical Mission The primary purpose is to relieve distress that occurs when people have mental health or substance abuse problems. Connections Counseling Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC is a group of therapists who are passionate about the practice. (See About Us). We're currently focusing on Motivational Interviewing (Tina), on supervision
- [Research Background and info CBT Health Equity Study](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/research-background-and-info-cbt-health-equity-study/) - Background of the CBT Health Equity research study available from Connections Counseling PLLC The Essential Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders course is being used as part of a research effort at this time. There are also small surveys being sent out that are linked to a drawing for $100 to end on September
- [When Should I Be Concerned About Someones Parenting {ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/when-should-i-be-concerned-about-someones-parenting/) - When Should I Be Concerned About Someones Parenting [ENGLISH] 3.0 CEs | $30 | Kathryn Krase, LMSW, Ph.D. JD Join clinician, research, and ethicist Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., MSW to explore differences between problematic parenting and child maltreatment. She uses case studies to examine aspects that may cause confusion about the difference and walks us
- [Using Attachment to Help Trauma Survivors [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/using-attachment-to-help-trauma-survivors/) - Using Attachment to Help Trauma Survivors 2.0 CEs | $20.00 | Ruth Campbell, LCSW, Ph.D. and Richard Coleman, LMSW [ENGLISH] In this course, Campbell and Coleman 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
- [Understanding Implicit Bias Reducing Barriers to Clinical Services [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/understanding-implicit-bias-reducing-barriers-to-clinical-services/) - Understanding Implicit Bias - Reducing Barriers to Clinical Services [ENGLISH] 2.25 CEs | $22.00 | Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., LMSW, JD. [ENGLISH] In this course, Dr. Kathryn Krase discusses how implicit and explicit bias affected physical and mental health care in America. Dr. Krase includes useful strategies for clinical professionals to reduce disparities in physical and
- [Treating the Performing Artist - Creating Core Wellness and Professional Excellence [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/2151-2/) - Treating the Performing Artist - Creating Core Wellness and Professional Excellence [ENGLISH] 2.0 CEs | $20 | Andrew Schaeffer, MA, MHC, CSCS Join Andrew Schaeffer, MA, MHC and CSCS 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
- [Survivors of Domestic Violence {ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/survivors-of-domestic-violence/) - Survivors of Domestic Violence [ENGLISH] 2.25 CEs | $22.00 | Allison Ross, LCSW, Ph.D. [ENGLISH] Join Dr. Allison Ross, LMSW, Ph.D. as she informs and educates us about gender violence. Survivors of gender violence can face significant emotional and psychological barriers following abuse. Dr. Ross discusses the problem of gender violence and evidence-based trauma-informed treatment
- [Screenings, Brief Interventions, Referrals to Treatment and Beyond! [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/screenings-brief-interventions-referrals-to-treatment-and-beyond/) - Screenings, Brief Interventions, Referrals to Treatment and Beyond! [ENGLISH] 2.25 CEs | $22.00 | Ruth Campbell & Richard Coleman This 2.25 hour long beginning to intermediate level online, self-study, recorded webinar for social work and other clinical professionals covers Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Disorder prevention interventions. Campbell and Coleman discuss screenings and brief
- [Protecting and Advocating for Immigrants in a Time of Change [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/2147-2/) - Protecting and Advocating for Immigrants in a Time of Change [ENGLISH] 2.0 CEs | $20 | George Ramos, LMHC, Ph.D. Join Dr. George Ramos as he discusses performing mental health evaluations for those who are immigrants. Many immigrants need a mental health evaluation to get treatment or to improve or verify their immigration status. This
- [Parents of Challenging Adult Children - Clients in Need of Clinical Expertise [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/2157-2/) - Parents of Challenging Adult Children - Clients in Need of Clinical Expertise [ENGLISH] 2.0 CEs | $20 | Judith R. Smith, LCSW, Ph.D. Join clinician, professor, and researcher Judith Smith, LCSW, Ph.D. to take a look at the environmental and clinical issues surrounding theparenting of adult children with serious mental illness or substance use disorders.
- [Motivational Interviewing - Introduction to the Basic Skills 2025 [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/2154-2/) - Motivational Interviewing - Introduction to the Basic Skills 2025 [ENGLISH] 2.75 CEs | $27.50 | Christina Iler, LCSWR Join Tina Iler, LCSWR, to explore the basics of Motivational Interviewing. She will discuss the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing, the Four Tasks, the OARS microskills, and the difference between Sustain Talk and Change Talk. Participants will be
- [Exploring Ethical Obligations [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/exploring-ethical-obligations/) - Exploring Ethical Obligations [ENGLISH] 2.5 CEs | $25 | Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., LMSW, JD. Join Dr. Kathryn Krase as she explores ethical concerns often experienced by professionals in practice. This is a two-and-a-half hour long, beginning to intermediate level, online, self-study, recorded webinar created in November, 2022, for social work and other clinical professionals. Participants
- [Evening the Odds [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/evening-the-odds/) - Evening the Odds - Addressing Health Inequity in Practice [ENGLISH] 2.0 CEs | $20 | R. Campbell, LCSW, Ph.D. & R. Coleman, LMSW Join Campbell and Coleman, clinicians in the mid- Hudson and NYC areas for over a decade, as they explore the relationship between health inequity and the current opioid crisis, with a focus
- [Ethics for the Counseling Professions webinar [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/ethics-for-the-counseling-professions-webinar/) - Ethics for the Counseling Professions webinar [ENGLISH] 2.25 CEs (NYS Clinicians) | $22 | Timothy Campbell, Ph.D [ENGLISH] Join bioethicist Dr. Tim Campbell for a deep dive into ethics decision-making in the areas of technology, immigration, and addictions. The course will familiarize clinicians who practice counseling with values underpinning ethical codes and with ethical decision-making
- [Essentials of Mental Wellness Counseling [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/2162-2/) - Essentials of Mental Wellness Counseling [ENGLISH] 3.0 CEs | $30.00 | Ruth Campbell & Richard Coleman Join Dr. Ruth Campbell, LCSW and Richard Coleman, LMSW 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
- [Current Stresses on Immigrant Mental Health [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/current-stresses-on-immigrant-mental-health/) - Current Stresses on Immigrant Mental Health [ENGLISH] 2.25 CEs | $22.00 | Smita Dewan, LMSW, Ph.D. LL.B Join Dr. Smita Dewan as she dives deep into how immigration policies create stressors for individuals and families and have a direct impact on their mental well-being, with resulting negative mental health outcomes, including trauma, isolation and acculturation
- [Counselor Resilience Under Fire [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/counselor-resilience-under-fire/) - Counselor Resilience Under Fire [ENGLISH] 2 CEs | $20 | Ruth Campbell & Richard Coleman Join Dr. Ruth Campbell, LCSW and Richard Coleman, LMSW as they discuss the Resilience Ecological Stress Model and apply it to demonstrate how counselors can respond to crises or to long-term disability to enhance resilience of individuals and communities. This
- [Cannabis [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/cannabis/) - Cannabis [ENGLISH] 2.25 CEs | $22.00 | Ruth Campbell & Richard Coleman [ENGLISH] Join Dr. Ruth Campbell, LCSW and Richard Coleman, LMSW as they discuss the latest information on marijuana use in terms of: health, economic issues, criminal justice and treatment. This course was updated in 2022 with current comparison data that reveals trends of
- [Behavioral Couples Therapy in the Management of Substance Use Disorders [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/behavioral-couples-therapy-in-the-management-of-substance-use-disorders/) - Behavioral Couples Therapy in the Management of Substance Use Disorders [ENGLISH] 2.25 CEs | $22.00 | Dr. Afua Forson In this course, Dr. Forson discusses Behavioral Couples Therapy as an effective evidence based model which promotes abstinence within the context of the couple relationship. The ultimate goal of this seminar is to educate the practitioner
- [Fourth of July SALE CONTINUES!](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/fourth-of-july-sale/) - CLINICAL courses 20% OFF Behavioral Couples Therapy in the Management of Substance Use Disorders | 2.25 CEs | was $22 NOW $18 Read more Counselor Resilience Under Fire | 2.0 CEs | was $20 NOW $16 Read more Current Stresses on Immigrant Mental Health | 2.25 CEs | was $22 NOW $18 Read more Essentials
- [ADDICTIONS courses](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/2003-2/) - Addictions courses Behavioral Couples Therapy in the Management of Substance Use Disorders | English | 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
- [CLINICAL courses](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/2000-2/) - 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
- [Motivational Interviewing Introduction to the Basic Skills [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/motivational-interviewing-introduction-to-the-basic-skills/) - Motivational Interviewing - Introduction to the Basic Skills 2.0 CEs | $20 | Christina Iler, LCSWR [ENGLISH] Join Tina Iler, LCSWR, to explore the basics of Motivational Interviewing. She will discuss the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing, the Four Tasks, the OARS microskills, and the difference between Sustain Talk and Change Talk. Participants will be able
- [Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual Esencial [ESPAÑOL] [GRATIS]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/terapia-cognitivo-conductual-esencial/) - Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual Esencial [ESPAÑOL] [GRATUITO] 2.5 créditos de educación continua paras profesionales de la salud del estado de Nueva York | Gratuito | Ruth Campbell & Richard Coleman [ESPAÑOL] Únase a los psicoterapeutas experimentados Dra. Ruth Campbell, LCSW, y Richard Coleman, LMSW, en un debate y una demostración de cómo la terapia cognitivo-conductual (TCC), un
- [Healing the Opioid Crisis with Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement [ENGLISH] [FREE]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/healing-the-opioid-crisis-with-mindfulness-oriented-recovery-enhancement/) - Healing the Opioid Crisis with Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement [ENGLISH] 2.0 CEs (NYS Clinicians) | FREE | Eric Garland, LCSW, Ph.D. Join Eric Garland, LCSW, Ph.D., distinguished endowed chair in research at the University of Utah, as he discusses and demonstrates Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (M.O.R.E.), an evidence-based treatment for opiate and other SUDs. Participants will
- [Ethics for the Counseling Professions Seminar [ENGLISH] [FREE]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/ethics-for-the-counseling-professions-seminar/) - Ethics for the Counseling Professions Seminar [ENGLISH] 4.5 CEs | FREE | Timothy Campbell, Ph.D [ENGLISH] Join Tim Campbell, Ph.D., bioethicist, for a deep dive into ethics and clinical practice, updated in 2025. Using a case centered approach, Dr. Campbell introduces the idea of DALYs to help determine "right" action in ethical dilemmas. He discusses
- [Essential Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders [ENGLISH] [FREE]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/essential-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-substance-use-disorders/) - Essential Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders [ENGLISH] 2.5 CEs (NYS Clinicians) | FREE | Ruth Campbell & Richard Coleman Join us! Experienced psychotherapists Dr. Ruth Campbell, LCSW and Richard Coleman, LMSW discuss and demonstrate how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a collaborative (client and therapist) method for counselors based on social learning theory, is
- [George Ramos, LMHC, Ph.D.](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/george-ramos-lmhc-ph-d/) - Dr. George James Ramos Jr., PhD, LMHC, NCC, is a counselor educator and mental health professional. Holding a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of the Cumberlands and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Alliance Graduate School of Counseling, Dr. Ramos combines his academic knowledge with practical experience to
- [LIVE 2025 March Courses 12 CEs](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/live-2025-march-courses-12-ces/) - Our Live Courses 2025 Call Ruth at 845-255-5022, or text her at 845-633-6665 to register for courses presented on Saturday mornings in March. Leave your name and phone number (slowly, clearly). Receive a call back for details and payment within 24 hours. If you have to miss a live session, you can get CEs from
- [Mothering Challenging Children [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/mothering-challenging-children/) - Mothering Challenging Children 1.75 CEs | $22 | Judith R. Smith, LMSW, Ph.D. [ENGLISH] Join clinician, professor, and researcher Judith Smith, LCSW, Ph.D. to take a look at the environmental and clinical issues surrounding theparenting of adult children with serious mental illness or substance use disorders. Participants will be able to: list two clinical issues
- [Immigration Mental Health Evaluation Primer [ENGLISH]](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/immigration-mental-health-evaluation-primer/) - Immigration Mental Health Evaluation Primer 1.25 CEs | $16 | George Ramos, LMHC, Ph.D. [ENGLISH] Join Dr. George Ramos as he discusses information about the "how to" of performing a mental health evaluation on a person who is an immigrant and needs a mental health evaluation to get treatment or to improve or verify his/her
- [Ahlena Leon Bell MSW intern](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/ahlena-leon-bell-msw-intern/) - Ahlena Leon Bell We'd like to introduce our intern this year. Ahlena Leon Bell is studying social work at Capella University and completing her MSW internship at Connections Counseling PLLC. Before pursuing her master's degree, Ahlena graduated from Marist College with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Ahlena says about her practice: "I've worked in the
- [ETHICS courses](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/1983-2/) - ETHICS courses The courses below qualify for ethics credits (CEs) for Social workers, LMHCs, LMFTs and CASACs Ethics for the Counseling Professions Seminar | 4.5 CEs | FREE Ethical decision-making in the counseling professions can be challenging and of crucial importance to clients and counselors. Dr. Timothy Campbell, bioethicist, does a deep dive into decision-making
- [Our Courses](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/our-courses-2/) - We offer a variety of pre-recorded courses for NY counselors (LCSWs, LMSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs, and CASACs) with approved credits. 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
- [Resources](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/resources/) - Counseling and Mental Health Links The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information and counseling resources. Journals (in parentheses) may give free access to abstracts, to full texts, or offer a free sample. Addiction and Recovery AddictionCenter.com Alcoholics Anonymous _Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Resources Journal of Substance Abuse
- [Requisitos para la finalización del curso](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/requisitos-para-la-finalizacion-del-curso/) - Requisitos para la finalización del curso Para obtener créditos de educación continua (CE), los participantes deben iniciar sesión, posiblemente completar una prueba preliminar, asistir a todo el curso (registrado electrónicamente) y completar una evaluación en línea junto con un examen final con al menos un 75 % de aciertos. Aquellos que no alcancen el 75 % podrán
- [Course Completion Requirements](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/course-completion-requirements-2/) - Course Completion Requirements Course completion requirements To earn CE credit, participants must log in, may be required to complete a pretest, attend the entire course as determined electronically and complete an online course evaluation and a posttest with at least 75% accuracy. Anyone who does not pass the posttest with 75% accuracy can get a
- [CCPLLC Grievance Policy 2024](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/ccpllc-grievance-policy2024/) - CCPLLC Grievance Policy 2024 The grievance/complaint policy of Connections Counseling PLLC follows: Connections Counseling Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC (CCPLLC) is committed to conducting all activities in conformance with the standards of the Association of Social Work Boards. CCPLLC will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content, and in
- [Continuing Education Portal](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/continuing-education-portal/) - I already have an account I would like to create an account
- [Cursos de Español](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/spanish-courses/) - Ofrecemos un curso en español en este momento. Es parte de un estudio de investigación sobre Equidad en Salud. Haga clic en los botones que aparecen a continuación para obtener más información sobre los requisitos del curso, las preguntas frecuentes y el estudio del que forma parte el curso. Regístrese para el curso gratuito titulado
- [Research Background and Info Ethical Dilemmas Study](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/research-background-and-info-ethical-dilemmas-study/) - Background of the Ethical Dilemmas research study available from Connections Counseling PLLC NYS Clinicians participating in the Ethics Dilemmas study: The Ethics for the Counseling Professions course is being used as part of a research effort at this time. The overarching objective of this course is to acquaint counselors with ethical values which undergird the
- [Antecedentes de la investigación](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/antecedentes-de-la-investigacion/) - Antecedentes de los cursos de investigación de Connections Counseling PLLC disponibles en español Hay un curso en español que se utiliza actualmente con fines de investigación. Se trata del curso Terapia cognitivo‑conductual esencial para el tratamiento de los trastornos por consumo de sustancias, que se está utilizando en uno estudio, descritos más adelante. El objetivo
- [Research FAQs](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/research-faqs/) - RESEARCH CONSENT SUMMARY If you are participating in one or more of the current research studies, you are being asked for your informed consent to take part in a research study. Your participation is subject to ethical protections, evidence, confidentiality and risks and benefits, as described in the section below. This document provides a concise
- [Research Background and Info on the Harm Reduction Attitudes study](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/research-background-and-info-on-the-harm-reduction-attitudes-study/) - The opioid crisis is still sweeping across the country, increasing overdose rates for opiate users. New York continues to have high over dose rates due to opiate-related deaths. There have been several national policy preventive interventions which have had harm reduction components since 2017. Personal, career, and practice barriers may limit harm reduction practice integration
- [Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre Investigación - Español](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/preguntas-frecuentes-sobre-investigacion-espanol/) - RESUMEN DEL CONSENTIMIENTO PARA LA INVESTIGACIÓN Si participa en los estudios de investigación actuales, se le pedirá su consentimiento informado para unirse a un estudio de investigación. Su participación está sujeta a protecciones éticas, pruebas, confidencialidad, y riesgos y beneficios, como se describe en la sección siguiente. Este documento ofrece un resumen conciso de esta
- [FAQS](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/faqs-2/) - Requisitos para la finalización del curso Requisitos para la finalización del curso Para obtener créditos de educación continua (CE), los participantes deben iniciar sesión, posiblemente completar una prueba preliminar, asistir a todo el curso (registrado electrónicamente) y completar una evaluación en línea junto con un examen final con al menos un 75 % de aciertos. Aquellos
- [Contact](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/contact/) - Connections Counseling Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC Location: 200 W. 57th St. Ste. 604, New York, New York 10019 Hours: Saturdays: 9AM - 7PM, beginning in August 2023 Second Location: 6 Duzine Road, New Paltz, New York 12561 Hours: Mondays - Thursdays and Saturday: 9AM - 7PM Fridays and Sundays: 9AM - 5PM Phone: 845-255-5022
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- [Research](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/research/) - Participate in the approved HEALTH EQUITY & ETHICAL DILEMMAS Research Studies Make a difference and get free courses. ​Thank you for responding to the invitation to participate in this research. This research is important in a time of continually increasing opiate overdose deaths and limited public mental health and substance use disorder treatment resources. You
- [About Insurance](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/about-insurance/) - Connections Counseling, Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC takes most insurances except for Metro Plus and Ambetter. Among those we take are: Beacon Health Strategies and Beacon Health Options, Blue Cross Blue Shield (including Anthem, Empire, and Horizon). CDPHP, CIGNA, Emblem (including HIP and GHI), Fideliscare, Magnacare, Medicare, Magellan, MVP, Optum, OSCAR, United Behavioral Health, United Healthcare and
- [Tina Iler, LCSWR](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/tina-iler-lcswr/) - "I am a psychotherapist currently in private practice in New Paltz and New York City. I provide a safe confidential space to support individuals using a strengths based approach offering healing, hope and compassion. My practice is non-binary and LGBTQ+ affirming. Together we work to manage the complexities and struggles that life can bring as
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- [Blog Attachment-focused EMDR](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/blog-4-2-2022/) - Tumbling around in my mind, as well as my therapist husband’s mind, is the change from Shapiro’s method of EMDR treatment to the Attachment Focused EMDR method of Laurel Parnell. It’s exciting to be thinking that we can incorporate more of a developmental focus in addressing early trauma. The idea that caretakers can be THAT
- [Counseling Staff](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/counseling-staff/) - Those listed below are counseling staff, are supervisory staff, or may be interns with Connections Counseling PLLC. The individuals in the group have discussed their background and what they find most intriguing about their work in the following pages.Tina Iler, LCSWRRuth Campbell, LCSW, Ph.D.Lynne Rachlin, LCSWRRichard Coleman, LMSWAndrew Schaeffer, MHC InternChanda Sprague, MSW Intern
- [Joakim Ebeltoft, Licensed Clinical Psychologist](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/joakim-ebeltoft-licensed-clinical-psychologist/) - Joakim Ebeltoft, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, graduated from Oslo University and is co-founder and CEO of Psychology Student Information for Young People (POFU). He has done clinical work at the District Policlinic and at MST-CAN. He is administering POFU, which runs dialogue-based teaching in mental health for young people.
- [Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W.](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/kathryn-krase-ph-d-j-d-m-s-w/) - Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W., Principal Consultant with Krase Consultant, is an expert on the professional reporting of suspected child maltreatment. She has authored multiple books and articles on the subject. She has years of experience consulting with government and community based organizations to develop policy & practice standards.
- [Contributors and Instructors](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/contributors-and-instructors/) - There are individuals who have connected strongly with Connections Counseling PLLC and have become instructors in our continuing education effort. Others are advisory staff and contributors. Each comments on what their passions and interests are. Afua Forson, M.D., LMFT George Ramos, Ph.D., LMHC Timothy Campbell, Ph.D. Smita Dewan, L.L. B. Ph.D. Kathryn Krase, J.D. Ph.D.
- [Richard Coleman, LMSW](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/richard-coleman-lmsw/) - "Everybody has a real Self. Because of experiences, things can happen to that real Self which can cause pain. Psychotherapy is a means for overcoming and correcting that pain and allowing one's real Self to flourish." Richard is currently a Staff Counselor with Connections Counseling PLLC. His specialties are: psychodynamic work, couples' work using both
- [Blog - COVID 19 and SUICIDE](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/blog-covid-19-and-suicide/) - As the pandemic continues across the globe, with many of us still quarantining at home and social distancing from others, we have seen many economic, social and psychological effects. HealthDay Reporter, Steven Reinberg says there could be an increased spike and rise of suicides. With many people not being able to see or talk to
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- [Lynne Rachlin, LCSW](https://www.connectionscounseling.org/lynne-rachlin-lcsw/) - "I have worked as a full-time social worker in the mental health unit of Sullivan County Department of Community Services in upstate New York for over twenty years. During that time, I have worked with couples, families, and addictions. I've provided individual, family and group therapy, addictions treatment, crisis intervention, and case management at Social

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