August, 2016

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SCP at the APA Convention in Denver

Society of Clinical Psychology

The Society of Clinical Psychology had an impressive presence and very successful program this year at APA Convention in Denver. In addition to having a very well attended and positively received set of sessions this year that included “Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Prevention” by Dr. Gregory Brown and “Contemporary Problem-Solving Therapy: A Transdiagnostic Approach to Enhance Resilience” by Dr.

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DECLUTTERING: HOW IT BOOSTS MENTAL HEALTH

Blurt It Out

Our environment undoubtedly affects our mood. If our surroundings stress us out, take up headspace, or make day-to-day living harder than it needs to be, we feel the impact. Reducing the ‘clutter’ in our lives – be it physical, digital or otherwise – allows us tackle stressors head-on, which benefits our mental health. WHAT IS DECLUTTERING?

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Into the DSM - Panic Disorder

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

Panic disorder can be summed up in four words: Recurrent unexpected panic attacks. But there's more to it than that. First, what's a panic attack (and what's not a panic attack)? The DSM answers: A panic attack is an abrupt surge of intense fear or intense discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes. During that time, four of the following symptoms occur: 1.

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-050- The Mind Body Connection – Part 2

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSM, LMHC, NCC Executive Director, AllCEUs Host, Counselor Toolbox President, Recovery and Resilience International Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at [link] Objectives – Learn about how the brain, body […] Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery Dr.

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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-049- The Mind Body Connection – Part 1

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery: The Mind-Body Connection Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSM, LMHC, NCC Executive Director, AllCEUs Host, Counselor Toolbox President, Recovery and Resilience International Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at [link] Objectives – Learn about your […] Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery: The Mind-Body Connection Dr.

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-048- Vulnerabilities

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Vulnerabilities Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs.com Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at [link] Objectives – Define vulnerabilities – Identify some of the most common vulnerabilities – Their effects – Ways to prevent them – Note: Each […] Vulnerabilities Dr.

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-047- Understanding DBT Therapy- Overview and Case Formulation for Counseling for LPC and LMHC

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at [link] Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at [link]

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-041- Overview of PTSD and Cognitive Processing Therapy

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEUs can be earned for this and similar presentations at [link] for $3 or less per credit hour. NAADAC, CCAPP, Florida and Texas Boards of Counseling and Social Work approved. CEUs can be earned for this and similar presentations at [link] for $3 or less per credit hour. NAADAC, CCAPP, Florida and Texas Boards of Counseling and Social Work approved.

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039- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most researched, evidence based practices in use today. The goal of CBT is to help clients learn how their thoughts impact their feelings and physical reactions; and how their feelings and physical reactions impact their thoughts. Dr. Snipes briefly reviews cognitive distortions and unhelpful thinking patterns that often keep people stuck and explore a few (of many) ways to help clients approach change.

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040- Goal Setting

Counselor Toolbox podcast

We set goals every day. How many of them are successful? It is vital to ensure that our clients will succeed when helping them learn how to create change goals. Failure to create effective goals will only compound their feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. There is a lot to setting successful goals from choosing the right goals to identifying and maintaining motivation.

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.

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038- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is designed to help clients use mindfulness to deal with unpleasant situations through the use of acceptance, cognitive defusion/diffusion, contact with the present moment and the observing self. ACT changes the goal of therapy from removal of distress to acceptance of the good with the bad. This presentation briefly reviews the highlights of this evidence-based practice created by Stephen Hayes.

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-044- Treating Chronic Pain In Person With Substance Use for LPC, LMHC, and Addiction Counseling CEUs

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at [link] Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at [link]

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-045- Treating Complex Trauma In Children for LPC LMHC and Addiction Counseling

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at [link] Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at [link]

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-043- Tip 35 Enhancing Motivation for Change

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at [link] Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at [link]

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-042- Relapse Prevention for Counseling

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEUs for this and similar presentations can be earned at [link] CEUs for this and similar presentations can be earned at [link]