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Social Work Continuing Education

Online continuing education courses for social workers

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Social Work

Continuing Education for Social Workers. Social workers are licensed in most states, with variations on the title. Some examples are social worker, clinical social worker, licensed clinical social worker, and certified social worker. Most social workers are required to complete a designated number of accredited continuing education units each time they renew their licenses.

Social Work

Continuing Education for Social Workers. Social workers are licensed in most states, with variations on the title. Some examples are social worker, clinical social worker, licensed clinical social worker, and certified social worker. Most social workers are required to complete a designated number of accredited continuing education units each time they renew their licenses.

Animal Assisted Therapy

Animal Assisted Therapy Lois Jean Brady, MA, CCC-SLP CE Credit: 2 Hours Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | School Psychology Learning Level: Introductory Course Abstract In Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) the human-animal bond is utilized to help meet therapeutic goals and reach individuals who are otherwise difficult to engage in verbal therapies.

Domestic Violence: Child Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence

Domestic Violence: Child Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence Leo Christie, PhD CE Credit: 2 Hours Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | School Psychology Learning Level: Intermediate Course Abstract Domestic violence, in the form of child abuse and intimate partner violence, remains a pervasive part of contemporary life in the U.S.

Ethics & Boundaries in Psychotherapy

Ethics & Boundaries in Psychotherapy Leo Christie, PhD CE Credit: 3 Hours Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Mental Health Learning Level: Intermediate Course Abstract This course gives psychotherapists the tools they need to resolve the common and not-so-common ethical and boundary issues and dilemmas that they may expect to encounter in their everyday professional practice.

Prescription Drug Abuse

Prescription Drug Abuse Stephanie Sarkis, PhD, NCC, LMHC CE Credit: 3 Hours Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health Learning Level: Intermediate Course Abstract Prescription drug abuse is on the rise. Pharmaceuticals like OxyContin®, Adderall®, and Xanax® are some of the most commonly abused prescription drugs.

Anti-Social Youth & Conduct Disorders

Anti-Social Youth & Conduct Disorders Ruth Herman Wells, MS CE Credit: 3 Hours Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | School Psychology Learning Level: Intermediate Course Abstract This course zeros in on the youngster who may damage property, defy authority, steal, lie, torment peers, manipulate and hurt others, disrupt classrooms, make threats, and break laws and rules.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) National Institute of Mental Health CE Credit: 1 Hour Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | Nutrition & Dietetics | School Psychology Learning Level: Introductory Course Abstract This free introductory course, from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), gives a brief update on the various facets of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Living a Better Life with Chronic Pain: Eliminating Self-Defeating Behaviors

Living a Better Life with Chronic Pain: Eliminating Self-Defeating Behaviors Robert E. Hardy, EdD CE Credit: 5 Hours Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health Learning Level: Intermediate Course Abstract Certainly no one would choose a pain-filled body over a healthy, pain-free body.

Therapy with Coerced and Reluctant Clients

Therapy with Coerced and Reluctant Clients Stanley L. Brodsky, PhD CE Credit: 6 Hours Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Mental Health | School Psychology Learning Level: Intermediate Course Abstract This is a test only course (book not included). The book (or e-book) can be purchased from or some other source.

Autism: The New Spectrum of Diagnostics, Treatment & Nutrition

Leo Christie, PhD, LMFT, is a Florida-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University. Past President of the Florida Council on Family Relations, Dr. Christie is currently CEO of Professional Development Resources, a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to deliver continuing education credit courses to healthcare professionals throughout the United States.

Beyond Calories & Exercise: Eliminating Self-Defeating Behaviors

Beyond Calories & Exercise: Eliminating Self-Defeating Behaviors Robert E. Hardy, EdD CE Credit: 5 Hours Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | Nutrition & Dietetics Learning Level: Intermediate Course Abstract This course is a self-instructional module that "walks" readers through the process of replacing their self-defeating weight issues with healthy, positive, and productive life-style behaviors.

Frontotemporal Disorders: Information for Patients, Families, and Caregivers

Frontotemporal Disorders: Information for Patients, Families, and Caregivers National Institute on Aging (NIA) CE Credit: 1 Hour Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | Nutrition & Dietetics | School Psychology Learning Level: Introductory Course Abstract This introductory course, from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), describes what is known about frontotemporal dementia and other brain disorders that affect personality, behavior, language, and movement.

Economic Distress and Clinical Practice

Economic Distress and Clinical Practice Amy Burzinski, LISW CE Credit: 1 Hour Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Mental Health Learning Level: Introductory Course Abstract This is a brief course that defines stress and its physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses and identifies the common indicators of financial stress.

From Contention to Contemplation: Overcoming Core Impasses in Couples Therapy

From Contention to Contemplation: Overcoming Core Impasses in Couples Therapy Laura Freiman, LISW CE Credit: 1 Hour Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Mental Health Learning Level: Introductory Course Abstract Many couples come to therapy emotionally disconnected from each other, polarized by a constant state of struggle and unable to see past the last fight.

Caregiver Help Part I: Coping with Anger and Guilt

Caregiver Help Part I: Coping with Anger and Guilt Elaine K. Sanchez; Alex A. Sanchez, EdD CE Credit: 2 Hours Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | Nutrition & Dietetics Learning Level: Introductory Course Abstract The emotional stress of caring for persons who are aging, chronically ill or disabled can be debilitating for family members as well as professional caregivers.

How Temperamental Differences Affect Young Children

How Temperamental Differences Affect Young Children Lauren Ehrenreich, MSSA, LISW-S CE Credit: 2 Hours Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | School Psychology | Teaching Learning Level: Introductory Course Abstract Temperament plays a significant role in a child's development, experience, relationships, and behaviors.

Autism Movement Therapy

Autism Movement Therapy Joanne Lara, MA CE Credit: 2 Hours Target Audience: Psychology | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | Nutrition & Dietetics | School Psychology | Teaching Learning Level: Introductory Course Abstract Autism Movement Therapy® is an emerging therapy that combines movement and music with positive behavior support strategies to assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in meeting and achieving their speech and language, social and academic goals.

Bullying Prevention: Raising Strong Kids by Responding to Hurtful & Harmful Behavior

Bullying Prevention: Raising Strong Kids by Responding to Hurtful & Harmful Behavior Amy Burzinski, LISW CE Credit: 3 Hours Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | School Psychology | Teaching Learning Level: Introductory Course Abstract This video course starts with a thoughtful definition of "bullying" and goes on to illustrate the functional roles of the three participant groups: the targeted individuals, the bullies, and the bystanders.