The Ethics of Duty to Warn and Protect
A client tells their therapist that they wish someone was dead. How does a therapist ethically and legally handle this situation? Therapists have legal and ethical responsibilities to both their…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Learning or Teaching the DSM
Mental health professionals have a profound responsibility to diagnose individuals in a way that is ethical and honors lived experiences. This presentation will benefit learners with a wide range of…
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Social Work Supervision: Overcoming Common Challenges
Speaker Bio: Peggy Reed-Lohmeyer is an LCSW in the state of Missouri. She earned her BSW from Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri & her MSW from University of Missouri-Columbia. She…
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Personal Safety & De-Escalation for Helping Professionals
Speaker Bio: Diane Bigler, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She has held…
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Trauma Informed Care: Ethical Considerations
Learning Objectives: Description: In this presentation you will learn principles which can guide ethical decision making when working with clients and communities impacted by trauma. Topics covered include Ethical principles…
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Why Won’t My Loved One Seek Mental Health Treatment? – Understanding Recovery Avoidance
Description: A substantial portion of individuals with mental illness do not get the help they need. Families struggle to understand why, especially when their loved one’s disorder negatively impacts their…
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When Substance Use Disorders Collide with Mental Disorders: Principles and Assessment for Effective Clinical Practice
The Understanding and treatment of co-occurring disorders, often referred to as Dual Diagnosis has often presented complex and challenging issues for the clinician. This Webinar presentation will discuss the growing…
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An Introduction to EMDR: The Art and Science of EMDR-IFS
Embark on a journey of discovery and skill development with our introductory training session on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Designed for mental health professionals seeking to deepen…
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HIV Basics
Speaker Bio: Kamina Ballard, began her career in 1996 volunteering at Camp Hope which is a worry-free weekend retreat for children living with HIV and their entire family under the…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Learning or Teaching the DSM
Mental health professionals have a profound responsibility to diagnose individuals in a way that is ethical and honors lived experiences. This presentation will benefit learners with a wide range of…
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Personal Safety & De-Escalation for Helping Professionals – 022224
The personal safety of social workers is a vital part of our practice. This workshop will empower social workers to develop situational awareness and consider best practices for safety in…
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Trauma-Informed Teaching: Strategies and Recommendations for Educators
Trauma symptoms in children can go largely unrecognized because they mimic other problems: frustration; acting out; or difficulty learning and concentrating, following directions, or working in a group. Trauma-informed teaching…
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The Ethics of Duty to Warn and Protect
A client tells their therapist that they wish someone was dead. How does a therapist ethically and legally handle this situation? Therapists have legal and ethical responsibilities to both their…
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The 20 Smartest Things Counselors and Programs Can Do to Promote Recovery
In this presentation you will learn 20 smart things you can do to help facilitate recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders. Topics covered include: incorporating lessons from science…
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