Online Continuing Education Courses for Psychologists

HIV/AIDS: Therapy & Adherence Laura More, MSW, LCSW; Edie Deane-Watson, MS, CCC-A, CCM Course Abstract HIV affects people of all ages, from children born to mothers with HIV, to adolescents, to adults, and elders. Unlike other viruses, the body cannot remove HIV completely. Once a person has HIV, it is there for life.

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.

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.

Ethics & Boundaries in Psychotherapy Leo Christie, PhD Course Abstract This course is intended to give 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 in the 21 st century.

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.

Unusual Paraphilias Louis R. Franzini, PhD Course Abstract A paraphilia involves stimulating sexual arousal in someone by an object or fantasy that for most people is commonplace and not sexually related, either directly or symbolically. What you will learn in this course is that there is a clear continuum of unusualness for paraphilias.

Communication with Elders Laura More, MSW, LCSW; Edie Deane-Watson, MS, CCC-A, CCM Course Abstract With the increasing number of older people in the United States, it is vital for healthcare professionals to communicate effectively and respectfully with elders. Effective, appropriate communication with elders is important for many reasons.

Unusual Psychosexual Syndromes, Part 2: Erotomania & Frottage Louis R. Franzini, PhD Course Abstract This course is part 2 in a series presenting five of the most unusual human sexual behavior disorders. Each syndrome is a relatively rare, yet extraordinarily intriguing pattern of behavior.

The Mental Health Professional in Long-Term Care Laura More, MSW, LCSW; Edie Deane-Watson, MS, CCC-A, CCM Course Abstract As the population of the United States ages, more and more healthcare professionals find themselves treating elders. Schools, private practice, and hospitals will always be a major practice setting, but the demographics of our country point to a growing need for geriatric treatment.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Guide and Tips on Acute Hospitalization National Institute on Aging (NIA) Course Abstract This course is presented in two parts. Part 1 offers strategies for managing the everyday challenges of caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease, a difficult task that can quickly become overwhelming.

Biology of Aging: Research Today for a Healthier Tomorrow National Institute on Aging (NIA) Course Abstract What is aging? Can we live long and live well-and are they the same thing? Is aging in our genes? How does our metabolism relate to aging? Can your immune system still defend you as you age?

Alabama psychologists have an annual license renewal with a deadline of October 15th. Continuing education is due by September 30th. Twenty hours of continuing education are required for license renewal, and there are no limits for online courses if APA approved. Click Here to Learn More!

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.