Continuing Education for Marriage and Family Therapists

Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) utilizes the human-animal bond to help meet therapeutic goals and reach individuals who are otherwise difficult to engage in verbal therapies. AAT has been associated with improving outcomes in four areas: autism-spectrum symptoms, medical difficulties, behavioral challenges, and emotional well-being.

What you eat can have a major impact on how you feel emotionally. A diet rich in probiotics - which support the growth of "healthy" bacteria in the gut - is known to boost digestive health and can even improve a person's immune system.

Fourth, keep in mind their responsibilities to clients, other professionals, and the public. It is each professional's responsibility to determine whether a treatment claim is pseudoscientific and therefore should not serve as the basis for clinical practice, or scientific and therefore should serve as a basis for a well-supported clinical practice.

Professional Development Resources is approved to offer continuing education by the American Psychological Association ( APA); the National Board of Certified Counselors ( NBCC); the Association of Social Work Boards ( ASWB); the American Occupational Therapy Association ( AOTA); the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association ( ASHA); the Commission on Dietetic Registration

A Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) must complete 30 clock hours of continuing education relevant to Marriage and Family Therapy each renewal period. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT Associate) must complete 15 clock hours of continuing education each renewal period.

A new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) calls for increased research on assessing and maintaining cognitive health in older adults. The report, Cognitive Aging: Progress in Understanding and Opportunities for Action, released April 14, 2015, also suggests that some interventions for healthy aging-exercise, reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, and regular discussions with health professionals about medications and chronic conditions-be promoted to help maintain cognitive health.

Starting May 2015 the Florida Department of Health will require all Florida healthcare professionals to provide proof of CE compliance at the time of renewal.

We know that too much sugar is bad for our waistlines and our heart health, but now there's mounting evidence that high levels of sugar consumption can also have a negative effect on brain health - from cognitive function to psychological well-being.

National Humor Month was founded in 1976 by comedian and best-selling author Larry Wilde, Director of The Carmel Institute of Humor. It is designed to heighten public awareness on how the joy and therapeutic value of laughter can improve health, boost morale, increase communication skills and enrich the quality of one's life.

Information for marriage and family therapists on continuing education.

Preventing Medical Errors in Nutrition & Dietetics - Catherine Christie, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND, FPCNA, is Associate Dean, Professor, and Nutrition Graduate Program Director in the Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida. She is a Past President of the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Nutrition for Eating Disorders - Karin Kratina, PhD, RD, LD/N, is a nutrition therapist, speaker and writer who has specialized in helping those with eating problems since 1983. She has written numerous professional books, book chapters and articles. In fact, she has been invited to present at all the major eating disorder conferences numerous times.

Nutrition Education for Diabetes Mellitus Barbara Sperrazza, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE; Lindsay Raub, MS, RD, LD/N Course Abstract Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital to health because it's an important source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues.

Apps for Autism Lois Jean Brady, MA, CCC-SLP, CAS Course Abstract This is a test only course (book not included). The book can be purchased from This CE test is based on the book "" (2015, 436 pages), the ultimate app planner guidebook for parents/professionals addressing autism intervention.

Improving Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) Course Abstract Culture is a primary force in the creation of a person's identity. Counselors who are culturally competent are better able to understand and respect their clients' identities and related cultural ways of life.

Eric A. Harris, JD, EdD, is a lawyer and psychologist. He is in part-time clinical practice. He is a consultant and has lectured on risk management and managed care issues. He may be reached by e-mail at: Disclosure: Financial : No relevant financial relationship exists. Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

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.

Here are some great resources on continuing education for marriage and family therapists

Whether you're staying cool by the pool or blasting the AC indoors, there's no denying the dog days of summer are here! So why not get caught up (or a head start!) on your CE requirements? To help, we are offering 30% Off ALL CE Courses during these sultry days of summer.