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Clearly Clinical
Affordable, relevant, and diverse Continuing Ed for mental health professionals… one year of unlimited CE courses for just one low price! Clearly Clinical is an approved provider with the APA, NBCC, ASWB, NAADAC, NYS, CAMFT, & CCAPP; we feature clinicians from historically-marginalized populations, and donate to the Trevor Project.
Our innovative CE presentations and interviews feature national experts and cover topics that help today’s passionate providers learn, grow, and shine.
Visit us at www.ClearlyClinical.com to become part of the movement!
Our innovative CE presentations and interviews feature national experts and cover topics that help today’s passionate providers learn, grow, and shine.
Visit us at www.ClearlyClinical.com to become part of the movement!
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Jun 24, 2021 • 1h 1min
Intimate Partner Death and Loss: Clinical Approaches, Myths, and What-Not-To-Do, Ep. 130
Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW, provides guidance about how to support healthy grieving in individuals who have experienced intimate partner death, including discussion about myths, 'widow rules', and interventions. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.

Jun 17, 2021 • 1h 4min
Lifting LatinX: A Primer About Working Effectively with the Hispanic and Latino Population, Ep. 129
Victor Flores, LAC, provides clear direction about social and culture consideration practitioners can manage more effectively in serving LatinX clients, from demographic information to cultural norms. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT

Jun 10, 2021 • 1h 1min
Bringing It All Together: Integrated Care for People with Psychotic Disorders and Substance Use Disorders, Ep. 128
Dr. Delia Cimpean Hendrick, a triple-board certified physician, provides thoughtful guidance about how to effectively address co-occurring psychotic symptoms and substance use disorders, including discussion about risk factors, clinical presentation, evidence-based practices, and multidisciplinary integrated care. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.

May 20, 2021 • 1h 10min
Introducing A Field Manual for Military Parents: A Review for Practitioners Working with Military Connected Families, Ep. 127
Dr. Alan Scheuermann breaks down common norms for Military families, and also provides a compassionate, helpful, and accessible set of interventions for supporting Military families in creating a streamlined that parenting program that complements Military standards. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.

May 13, 2021 • 1h 4min
Free CE Course: Creating an Ethical, Impactful Presence Outside the Therapy Room, from Books to Social Media to Podcasting, Ep. 126
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Licensed Psychologist and prolific host of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast, joins us to share how to effectively and ethically expand beyond the therapy room to impact mental wellness and social justice, including social media engagement, podcasting, etc. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT

May 6, 2021 • 1h 1min
“My Child Just Went Crazy One Day”: What You Need to Know about PANS & PANDAS, Ep. 125
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LPC, breaks down what therapists need to know as they evaluate and treat OCD and tic disorders, as many children and adults may actually have an undiagnosed autoimmune disorder called Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndromes (PANS) or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT

Apr 29, 2021 • 1h 1min
Supporting Asian American Clients in a Time of Crisis: Culturally-Informed Care, Ep. 124
Dr. Helen Hsu, a clinical psychologist, provides a helpful primer about supporting the Asian American population during the pandemic and increasing discrimination, including discussion about demographics and recommendations for therapeutic interventions. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT

Apr 22, 2021 • 1h 2min
Being a Therapist in a Time of Climate Catastrophe: Having These Hard Conversations, Ep. 123
Tree Staunton and Ariella Cook-Shonkoff, LMFT, climate psychology experts, discuss the emotional processing human beings engage in when facing large existential threats like climate change, and offer therapists guidance for supporting clients who are grappling with eco-anxiety. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.

Apr 15, 2021 • 1h 3min
Demystifying and Dignifying Death: Understanding the Dying Process and Supporting Caregivers, Ep. 122
Dr. Chris Kerr, hospice physician and author of Death Is But A Dream, clarifies the physical, emotional, and cognitive experience of death and dying, from the frequency of end-of-life visions to the processing of one's own impending death, as well as offers guidance about how caregivers can view their role and better advocate for their dying loved one. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT

Apr 1, 2021 • 1h 1min
Becoming Even Better: The Important Impact of Clinical Niche on Therapeutic Outcomes, Ep. 121
Miranda Palmer, LMFT, discusses what it means to have a clinical niche, how therapists competently and ethically develop one, and how a clinical niche can impact clinical outcomes. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT