Continuing Education Courses on Communication

The Use of Humor in Therapy Louis R. Franzini, PhD Course Abstract Should therapists and counselors use humor as a therapeutic technique? If so, should they be formally trained in those procedures before their implementation? This course will review the risks and benefits of using humor in therapy and the relevant historical controversies of this proposal.

Visuals for Autism: Beyond the Basic Symbols Anna Fredman, MS, CCC-SLP Course Abstract It is well-established by research that many learners on the autism spectrum benefit from the use of visuals. How can we go beyond a basic use of symbols to create and implement individualized visuals that will help our students learn and communicate more comprehensively?

Laura More, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and healthcare author. She earned her Masters of Social Work from Florida State University and has over twenty years of healthcare experience, with a focus on geriatric and head injury rehabilitation. Laura has directed case management, social service, and rehabilitation in skilled nursing, outpatient and inpatient hospital settings.

Helping Your Young Client Persevere in the Face of Learning Differences Adina Soclof, MS, CCC-SLP Course Abstract Clinicians and teachers working with students struggling at grade level are committed to raising their students' achievement potential by creating opportunities to learn.

How Temperamental Differences Affect Young Children Lauren Ehrenreich, MSSA, LISW-S Course Abstract Temperament plays a significant role in a child's development, experience, relationships, and behaviors. Children often need supportive intervention to allow them to function in healthy ways and reach their potential.

Building Resilience in your Young Client Adina Soclof, MS, CCC-SLP Course Abstract It has long been observed that there are certain children who experience better outcomes than others who are subjected to similar adversities, and a significant amount of literature has been devoted to the question of why this disparity exists.

Bullying Prevention: Raising Strong Kids by Responding to Hurtful & Harmful Behavior Amy Burzinski, LISW 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.

Reading the Room David Kantor, PhD Course Abstract This is a test only course (book not included). The book (or e-book) can be purchased from or some other source. This CE test is based on the book "Reading the Room: Group Dynamics for Coaches and Leaders" (2012 | 425 pages).

AAC Strategies for Individuals with Moderate to Severe Disabilities Susan S. Johnston, PhD; Joe Reichle, PhD; Kathleen M. Feeley, PhD; Emily A. Jones, PhD, BCBA-D Course Abstract This is a test only course (book not included). The book can be purchased from or some other source.

A Rulebook for Arguments, Fourth Edition Anthony Weston, PhD Course Abstract This is a test only course (book not included). The book (or e-book) can be purchased from . This CE test is based on the book "A Rulebook for Arguments, Fourth Edition" (2008, 88 pages).

Helping Children Learn to Listen Adina Soclof, MS, CCC-SLP Course Abstract Parents, teachers, and other adults often complain that their children do not listen to them. In fact, failure to listen is a common occurrence among all children, at least some of the time.

Interviewing Clients across Cultures Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Course Abstract This is a test only course (book not included). The book (or e-book) can be purchased from Amazon. This CE test is based on the book "Interviewing Clients across Cultures: A Practioner's Guide" (2008, 334 pages), which provides a solid consideration and analysis of relevant cultural competency issues.

Improving Communication with Your Young Clients Adina Soclof, MS, CCC-SLP Course Abstract Healthy professional and personal relationships rely heavily on effective communication techniques and respectful conversational skills. Clinicians and other professionals who work with children and their families can benefit from adding to their repertoire by learning communication techniques that improve the quality of these relationships.

Talking with Your Older Patient: A Clinician's Handbook - This is a 2-hour online continuing education course.Advising an older man about starting an exercise program . . . counseling a woman about the proper way to take her osteoporosis medication . . .

Communication related continuing education courses for health care professionals.

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Continuing education courses on the topic of communication for health care professionals.