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.

Detailed analysis of the new Texas rule (effective 2025/2026) requiring 3 hours of competency training for "distinct populations."

Application of the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies to assess counselor self-awareness and client worldviews.

In-depth exploration of implicit bias, microaggressions, and the intersection of privileged and marginalized identities.

Clinicians will analyze the shift from "Impulse Control Disorder" to "Addictive Disorder," examining the neurobiological similarities between gambling and substance use.

Participants will review the nine diagnostic criteria for Gambling Disorder, including the critical concepts of "chasing losses" and "bailouts."

The course provides training on specific assessment tools such as the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) and the National Opinion Research Center DSM Screen (NODS).

Participants will analyze the governance structure of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) and distinguish between the roles of the Council and the individual licensure boards (TSBEPC and TSBEMFT).

The course provides a detailed review of Texas-specific mandates regarding confidentiality (Chapter 611), the release of records, and the permissive vs. mandatory duty to warn standards unique to Texas law.

Learners will review the most tested areas of the Texas Administrative Code, including the prohibitions on sexual misconduct, the specific timelines for record retention, and the distinction between "clinical" and "supportive" counseling.

Dedicated training on Compulsive Gambling Disorder (Gambling Disorder), recognized as the sole non-substance addictive disorder in the DSM-5.

Explores the neurobiological pathways the disorder shares with Substance Use Disorders.

Mastery of evidence-based intervention strategies, primarily MI and CBT, and the exploration of family therapy and pharmacotherapy integration.

Differentiate between the therapeutic functions of psychoeducational groups, process groups, and self-help resources like SMART Recovery and 12-Step programs.

Implement stage-matched interventions and group-specific Motivational Interviewing strategies to enhance member engagement and reduce resistance.

Apply Kansas BSRB ethical standards regarding scope of practice, confidentiality, and informed consent specifically within the group setting.