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DSM-5 and Family Systems: Understanding Bipolar, OCD, and Related Disorders
This program focuses on bipolar disorder and on OCD and related disorders.. The program examines the relational problems associated with the onset, progression, and expression of psychiatric symptoms of these disorders and explores how therapists can integrate a DSM-5 diagnoses in working from a family systems perspective. The authors discuss the disorders and appropriate diagnoses, relational and cultural features, relevant and empirically validated assessments, specific tools, therapies, and counseling strategies, and ethical and legal considerations. The material includes a case study that illustrates assessment, diagnosis and systemic interventions. The content of this continuing education program is adapted from DSM-5® and Family Systems. Used by permission of Springer Publishing Company, LLC.
Target audience: Psychologists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses
This CE program is designated as intermediate. There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support.
Certification and CE Requirements for VT Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
Attention: Several states and disciplines have relaxed requirements regarding live / in person Continuing Education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with your board to see the most current requirements.
Certification and CE requirements for Vermont alcohol and drug abuse counselors:
Certification - AAP (Apprentice Addiction Professional)
- Must complete 40 hours of substance abuse education, related to the knowledge and skills necessary for (1) screening, assessment and engagement; (2) treatment planning, collaboration and referral; (3) counseling; and (4) professional and ethical responsibilities
- 6 of the 40 hours must be dedicated to professional ethics theory and practice
including HIPAA and Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2) - Certification hours can be completed online
Certification - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (ADC)
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, plus
- 300 hours of substance abuse specific education/training, including 6 hours of human development; 6 hours of multicultural diversity; 6 hours of engagement strategies/motivational interviewing; 6 hours of substance use screening; 6 hours of DSM-5; 6 hours of American Society of Addiction Medicine patient placement criteria; 6 hours of case management and service coordination; 6 hours of neurobiology of addiction and substance use dependence; 6 hours of co-morbid medical disorders (e.g., HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C) and their integrated treatment; 6 hours of professional ethics; 12 hours of medication assisted treatment; 12 hours of clinical assessment and treatment planning; 12 hours of relapse prevention; 12 hours of criminal thinking; 24 hours of co-occurring disorders; 24 hours of trauma; 36 hours of substance abuse counseling/treatment
- Certification hours can be completed online
Licensure - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC)
- Must have a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution, plus
- 300 hours of substance abuse specific education/training, including 6 hours of human development; 6 hours of multicultural diversity; 6 hours of engagement strategies/motivational interviewing; 6 hours of substance use screening; 6 hours of DSM-5; 6 hours of American Society of Addiction Medicine patient placement criteria; 6 hours of case management and service coordination; 6 hours of neurobiology of addiction and substance use dependence; 6 hours of co-morbid medical disorders (e.g., HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C) and their integrated treatment; 6 hours of professional ethics; 12 hours of medication assisted treatment; 12 hours of clinical assessment and treatment planning; 12 hours of relapse prevention; 12 hours of criminal thinking; 24 hours of co-occurring disorders; 24 hours of trauma; 36 hours of substance abuse counseling/treatment
- Required hours can be completed online
Continuing Education requirements for AAP, ADC, LADC
- 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years
- The 40 hours of continuing education must address substance abuse as the primary or co-occurring disorder.
- Six (6) of the 40 hours must be dedicated to professional and ethical responsibilities of alcohol and drug abuse counselors including the NAADAC Code of Ethics, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
- CE hours can be completed online
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VT alcohol and drug abuse counselors can earn certification and continuing education credits online through athealth.com.
State laws can change. Practitioners are responsible for determining their state’s licensure requirements.
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CE Requirements for Vermont Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
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Mental Health Information
May 2017 - Vol. 21 Issue 5
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CONTENTS:
- Demand Surges for Clinicians Serving Transgender Youth
- Report of the APA Task Force on Gender Identity and Gender Variance
- Should Mental Health Screening and Psychotherapy Be Required Prior to Body Modification for Gender Expression?
- The Psychology of Transgender
- Transgender Rights as Human Rights
- Care of a Transgender Adolescent
- Banning Therapy to Change Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity in Patients Under 18
- Psychological and Medical Care of Gender Nonconforming Youth
- Young Adult Psychological Outcome After Puberty Suppression and Gender Reassignment
- Layperson’s Guide to DSM-5 Describes Sexual Disorders, Gender Dysphoria
Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management
As a mental health professional, you know that suicide is a major public health concern. Death by suicide claims more than 40,000 lives each year in the United States, out numbering deaths by homicide. This course sharpens your clinical skills and helps you prevent suicide by knowing the risk factors and routinely assessing the individuals you treat.
1. Demand Surges for Clinicians Serving Transgender Youth
Pediatrician Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy uses a stethoscope, of course. But running a clinic for transgender youth means her pediatric medical supplies also include a selection of silicone penises and chest-flattening binders.
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
2. Report of the APA Task Force on Gender Identity and Gender Variance
Transgender and gender-variant people have a variety of concerns for which they may seek the assistance of psychologists. In addition to the usual problems that may bring any individual to therapy, they often seek professional help in understanding their gender identities and patterns of gender expression and in addressing the complex social and relational issues that are
affected by these.
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (APA)
3. Should Mental Health Screening and Psychotherapy Be Required Prior to Body Modification for Gender Expression?
Some people want to modify their bodies through hormonal and surgical treatments in order to resolve gender dysphoria, the distress they experience when their bodies do not align with their gender identity. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) offers guidelines to clinicians regarding treatment of people wanting to modify their bodies for this reason. Prior to these modifications, WPATH advises that mental health screening is needed and that psychotherapy is recommended though not a requirement.
AMA JOURNAL OF ETHICS
4. The Psychology of Transgender
What is the psychological meaning of the term "transgender"? How is it different from — and related to — the term "sexual orientation"?
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (APA)
5. Transgender Rights as Human Rights
Arguments to support transgender rights often rely on “born that way” arguments, which assert that gender identity is innate, immutable, and unassociated with choice.
AMA JOURNAL OF ETHICS
EMDR Therapy: Treating OCD and Related Disorders
POPULAR, 5 CREDIT, ONLINE CE COURSE
Edited by a leading EMDR scholar and practitioner, the course content delivers step-by-step protocols that enable practitioners
to enhance their expertise more quickly when treating clients or groups of clients with these conditions. For each topic, the authors
include relevant questions for history taking, helpful resources and explanations, frequently used negative and positive cognitions,
and information on case conceptualization and treatment planning.
The CE course is for practitioners who have had some experience with EMDR, and it is designated as intermediate to advanced.
6. Care of a Transgender Adolescent
A 19-year-old patient presented to my clinic with a request for cross-sex hormone therapy. Assigned at birth as female, my patient began a masculinizing gender transition during early adolescence. His parents were reportedly supportive, but bullying in high school led to depression, substance use, and, ultimately, bouts of homelessness.
AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
7. Banning Therapy to Change Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity in Patients Under 18
Five U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and one Canadian province have enacted laws forbidding the practice by mental health professionals of what is commonly termed “conversion therapy” or “reparative therapy.” In a person younger than 18, such therapy is meant to change sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender behaviors.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PSYCHIATRY AND THE LAW
8. Psychological and Medical Care of Gender Nonconforming Youth
The objective of this review is to provide an overview of existing clinical practice guidelines for gender nonconforming (GN) youth. Such guidelines emphasize a multidisciplinary approach with collaboration of medical, mental health, and social services/advocacy providers. Appropriate training needs to be provided to promote comprehensive, culturally competent care to GN youth, a population that has traditionally been under-served and at risk for negative psychosocial outcomes.
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9. Young Adult Psychological Outcome After Puberty Suppression and Gender Reassignment
After gender reassignment, in young adulthood, the gender dysphoria was alleviated and psychological functioning had steadily improved. Well-being was
similar to or better than same-age young adults from the general population. Improvements in psychological functioning were positively correlated with post-surgical subjective well-being.
PEDIATRICS
10. Layperson’s Guide to DSM-5 Describes Sexual Disorders, Gender Dysphoria
Criteria for the new category emphasize the phenomenon of “gender incongruence” rather than cross-gender identification. By separating it from sexual dysfunctions and paraphilias, the DSM-5 Task Force hoped to diminish stigma attached to a unique diagnosis that is used by mental health professionals but whose treatment often involves endocrinologists, surgeons, and other professionals.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
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Continuing Education for Social Workers in New Mexico
Attention: Several states and disciplines have relaxed requirements regarding live / in person Continuing Education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with your board to see the most current requirements.
CE requirements for NM social workers (LCSW, LMSW):
- Thirty (30) hours of continuing education every 2 years, including 6 hours in cultural awareness
CE Approvals
The New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners accepts programs from providers approved by NBCC. At Health, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6949. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. At Health, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
The New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners accepts programs from providers approved by the APA. At Health, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. At Health, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. [/iw4_compare]
NM social workers can earn 30 of their CE credits online through athealth.com.
State laws can change. Practitioners are responsible for determining their state’s licensure requirements. To view the NM continuing education regulations, click the button below.
CE Requirements for New Mexico Social Workers
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Continuing Education for Psychologists in New Mexico
Attention: Several states and disciplines have relaxed requirements regarding live / in person Continuing Education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with your board to see the most current requirements.
CE requirements for NM psychologists:
- 40 hours of CE every 2 years, including 4 hours of cultural diversity (with 2 of the 4 hours to be in the area of ethnic diversity) and 5 hours of ethics
- 15 of the 40 must be in Category I (from APA approved providers)
- 11 of the 15 Category I hours can be earned online, 4 must be face-to-face programs
- Remainder of the hours (25) can be from Category I or II
- Board accepts independent study or home study programs, including online programs, from APA approved providers
CE Approvals
NM psychologists can earn 36 of their CE credits online through athealth.com.
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State laws can change. Practitioners are responsible for determining their state’s licensure requirements. To view the NM continuing education regulations, click the button below.
CE Requirements for New Mexico Psychologists
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Continuing Education for Mississippi Social Workers
Attention: Several states and disciplines have relaxed requirements regarding live / in person Continuing Education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with your board to see the most current requirements.
CE requirements for MS social workers:
- 40 hours of CE every 2 years, including 4 hours of professional ethics and 2 hours of cultural competency
- Maximum of 20 hours can be earned online
CE Approvals
At Health, LLC, Provider #1707, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. At Health, LLC, maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 5/3/2023-5/3/2026.
State laws can change. Practitioners are responsible for determining their state’s licensure requirements. To view the MS continuing education regulations, click the button below.
CE Requirements for Mississippi Social Workers
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Continuing Education for Louisiana Psychologists
Attention: Several states and disciplines have relaxed requirements regarding live / in person Continuing Education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with your board to see the most current requirements.
CE requirements for Louisiana psychologists:
Licensed Psychologist
- 40 hours of CE every 2 years, including 2 credits in ethics or forensics and 2 credits of Multicultural or Diversity issues
- Renewal date: June 30, odd numbered licensees report in odd years, even numbered licensees report in even years
Licensed Specialists in School Psychology
- 50 hours of CE every 2 years, including 2 credits in ethics or law
CE Approvals
LA psychologists can earn all of their CE credits online through athealth.com. View the course catalog at
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State laws can change. Practitioners are responsible for determining their state’s licensure requirements. To view the LA continuing education regulations, click the button below.
CE Requirements for Louisiana Psychologists
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