CE Broker Approved

Participants will integrate 12-step facilitation and group therapy dynamics into comprehensive, individualized addiction treatment plans.

Learners will evaluate the neurobiological and cognitive mechanisms driving both substance use and process addictions, particularly gambling and disordered eating.

Practitioners will utilize the Transtheoretical Model and CBT to manage cravings, identify high-risk situations, and develop robust relapse prevention plans.

Participants will apply the Hybrid Model of Crisis Intervention to rapidly assess physical safety and stabilize highly dysregulated clients in short-term therapeutic settings.

Learners will utilize specific, collaborative communication strategies to de-escalate severe emotional distress and facilitate immediate client coping mechanisms.

Counselors will implement rigorous emergency telehealth protocols to safely manage remote crises in strict compliance with Kansas BSRB jurisdictional regulations.

Participants will conduct comprehensive clinical interviews and mental status examinations to gather vital biopsychosocial data and assess acute client risk. 

Learners will evaluate the psychometric properties of standardized instruments to select culturally appropriate assessments that match their specific licensure qualifications. 

Counselors will implement rigorous ethical protocols for administering remote assessments via telehealth platforms to ensure test security and client safety. 

Practitioners will evaluate foundational theories of vocational choice to effectively guide clients through complex career transitions and occupational identity crises.

Participants will utilize evidence-based decision-making models and motivational interviewing techniques to resolve client ambivalence regarding significant lifestyle changes.

Learners will rigorously assess emotional fitness and implement resilience strategies to help clients mitigate workplace burnout and navigate occupational stress.

Participants will implement a principle-based stepped care model to efficiently assess and treat low sexual desire and sexual pain disorders.

Learners will utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques and psychoeducation to resolve client ambivalence and address maladaptive sexual schemas.

Counselors will apply strict ethical mandates from the ACA Code of Ethics regarding professional boundaries and dual relationships to prevent client harm.

Learners will implement structural and transgenerational family systems theories to conceptualize rigid boundaries, enmeshment, and chronic triangulation within distressed family units.

Learners will utilize Behavioral Couple Therapy (BCT) and communication skills training to systematically resolve severe relational conflict and navigate substance use within cohabiting relationships.

Learners will apply Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Narrative Therapy techniques to externalize systemic problems and foster resilience in blended and culturally diverse families.

Participants will analyze intellectual and emotional developmental stages from childhood through older adulthood to inform accurate clinical assessments.

Learners will implement age-appropriate, evidence-based counseling strategies that respect the unique physical and social transitions of each developmental phase.

Counselors will navigate the complex ethical and legal mandates governing informed consent and confidentiality when working with minors and vulnerable adults.

Clinicians will analyze the eight practice dimensions of addiction counseling defined in TAP 21 to ensure alignment with national standards and Texas licensure requirements.

Participants will master the application of the Transtheoretical Model of Change and Motivational Interviewing techniques to enhance client engagement and retention.

The course provides advanced training on the integration of pharmacotherapy and the management of co-occurring psychiatric disorders within the scope of counseling practice.

Detailed analysis of 2024-2025 rule changes under BHEC, including the transition to CE Broker and the 60-month LPC Associate license limits.

Step-by-step guidance on designing remediation plans and executing due process when an Associate fails to meet competency standards.

Strategies to manage vicarious liability and strict liability within the supervisory dyad.

Differentiate the enforcement powers of BHEC versus HHSC and how recent statutory consolidations affect LPC, LMFT, and LCDC licenses.

Navigate the implementation of the Counseling Compact (SB 498/HB 1537) and the new January 2026 mandatory CE reporting requirements.

Analyze specific statutes including Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 611 and Texas Administrative Code Chapters 681, 801, and 562.

Clinicians will analyze the Quadrant Model of Care to determine appropriate placement and service intensity for clients with varying severities of COD.

The course provides advanced training on differential diagnosis, helping clinicians distinguish between substance-induced symptoms and independent psychiatric disorders.

Participants will review Texas-specific Scope of Practice rules (TAC Chapter 681), clarifying the distinct roles of LPCs, LMFTs, and LCDCs in treating dual diagnoses.

Learners will evaluate the current status of the Counseling Compact in Texas (SB 498) and its implications for interstate practice and portability.

The course provides actionable frameworks for developing remote emergency management plans, including verifying client location and coordinating with local resources during crises.

Participants will master the implementation of HIPAA-compliant platforms, Business Associate Agreements (BAA), and digital security protocols required to protect client confidentiality.