Courses
Clinical Supervision Methods, Ethics, and Competency: Advanced Practice for Ohio Supervisors (3 CE Hours)
Practitioners will analyze the specific regulatory distinctions between "training supervision" and "work supervision" as defined by the Ohio CSWMFT Board to ensure full compliance with OAC 4757.
Participants will implement the Discrimination Model and Developmental approaches to tailor supervisory interventions to the specific experience levels of counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists.
Supervisors will master the design and execution of objective remediation plans for struggling supervisees to fulfill ethical gatekeeping responsibilities while mitigating legal risks.
Group Dynamics and Counseling Processing (3 CE Hours)
Clinicians will analyze the therapeutic factors that drive change within group modalities, including universality, cohesion, and interpersonal learning.
Participants will differentiate between the distinct stages of group development to implement stage-appropriate interventions that move clients from resistance to work.
The course provides advanced training in facilitation skills such as linking, blocking, and processing to manage group conflict and enhance member-to-member interaction.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders (6 CE Hours)
Learners will analyze the specific Ohio licensure distinctions (LPC vs. LPCC) regarding the scope of practice for diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders under supervision versus independent practice.
The course provides a deep dive into DSM-5-TR criteria for high-prevalence disorders, equipping clinicians to distinguish between overlapping symptoms and rule out medical mimics.
Participants will apply the "Golden Thread" methodology to construct treatment plans with SMART goals that satisfy insurance requirements and ethical standards.
Addiction Counseling: Assessment and Co-Occurring Disorders (6 CE Hours)
Practitioners will master the six dimensions of the ASAM Criteria to effectively determine levels of care and justify medical necessity for clients with complex addiction profiles.
The course provides specific protocols for differentiating between substance use disorders and process addictions, including gambling and internet gaming, to ensure accurate diagnosis.
Learners will implement integrated treatment strategies for co-occurring disorders, utilizing motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address simultaneous mental health and substance use symptoms.
Telehealth Ethics and Electronic Service Delivery (3 CE Hours)
Participants will master the specific Ohio Administrative Code 4757-5-13 mandates regarding teletherapy competency, verification of client identity, and jurisdiction requirements.
Learners will distinguish between HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations to ensure compliant data handling for clients with substance use disorders in digital environments.
The course provides actionable protocols for managing electronic records, including new prohibitions against the use of AI as the sole generator of clinical documentation.
Cultural Humility and Social Foundations in Counseling (3 CE Hours)
Learners will differentiate between cultural competence and cultural humility, applying the latter to foster non-hierarchical, collaborative clinical relationships.
The course analyzes the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC) to help clinicians navigate power dynamics and privilege in the counseling room.
Participants will evaluate specific cultural values, help-seeking behaviors, and systemic barriers relevant to African American, Asian American, Latinx, Arab American, and Native American populations.
Human Growth and Development: Lifespan Perspectives (3 CE Hours)
Clinicians will analyze the intersection of individual developmental milestones and family life cycle stages to effectively conceptualize client pathology and resilience.
Participants will apply the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) to align clinical interventions with a client's specific developmental readiness for change.
The course examines the developmental trajectory of the clinician, utilizing the Integrated Developmental Model (IDM) of supervision to enhance professional competence and mitigate burnout.
Ethical Mastery and Clinical Integrity for Kansas Behavioral Health Professionals (3 CE Hours)
Practitioners will integrate the American Counseling Association code of ethics with Kansas specific administrative regulations to resolve complex clinical dilemmas.
Participants will implement rigorous telehealth protocols and understand the ethical implications of interstate practice under the newly established Counseling Compact.
Learners will utilize specialized ethical frameworks for providing clinical supervision to ensure the competency and development of postgraduate supervisees.
Diagnostic Formulations and Evidence-Based Treatment Interventions for Kansas Professionals (3 CE Hours)
Practitioners will utilize the DSM-5-TR classification system and structured clinical interviewing to formulate accurate, culturally contextualized diagnostic impressions.
Participants will translate complex diagnostic formulations into actionable, behaviorally defined treatment plans utilizing evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Learners will navigate the clinical and ethical complexities of treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders within integrated care settings.
Cultural Diversity for Kansas Behavioral Health Professionals (3 CE Hours)
Participants will analyze how their own intersecting cultural identities, biases, and privileged or marginalized statuses directly influence the therapeutic relationship and clinical decision-making.
Learners will formulate culturally responsive treatment plans that actively address systemic barriers, discrimination, and the unique biopsychosocial needs of diverse client populations.
Practitioners will implement ethical advocacy strategies to confront structural inequities and reduce the stigma often associated with accessing mental health and addiction services.
Psychotherapy Theories for Kansas Professionals (5 CE Hours)
Participants will integrate cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and interpersonal techniques into individualized treatment plans.
Learners will evaluate the ethical implications of implementing specific theoretical frameworks with diverse client populations.
Practitioners will utilize evidence-based strategies to address complex clinical presentations, including co-occurring disorders and trauma.
Addiction Therapies and 12-Step Modalities (5 CE Hours)
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.
