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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!
Episodes
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Dec 3, 2020 • 1h 2min
Narcissist: The Skilled Abuser, Part II: How Narcissistic Personalities Affect Family Dynamics, Ep. 110
Dr. Catherine Barrett breaks down the impact of narcissism on the family system and offers guidance about working with children and families affected by significant others with NPD traits. Presentation. See Episode #51 for Part I.
Nov 19, 2020 • 1h 2min
Will My Client Hurt Someone?: A Primer on Risk Assessment, Ep. 109
Risk assessment expert Robert Scholz, LMFT, discusses critical approaches for evaluating whether a client may become violent, including identification of red flags and discussion of a clinician's role in threat management. Particular attention is paid to child, adolescent, and young adult client risk management. WARNING: This episode contains discussion of acts of violence. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Nov 12, 2020 • 1h 1min
Providing Inclusive, Respectful Care to Your Gender Questioning, Transgender, & Nonbinary Clients, Ep. 108
Trans awareness expert Dara Hoffman-Fox, LPC, dives into the ins-and-outs of important clinical considerations for providers who are wanting to support and best serve their trans and nonbinary clients. From the use of gender-neutral language to office signage, this course is a great primer. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Oct 29, 2020 • 1h 1min
The Brain's Route of Survival: Complex Trauma and Personality Development, Ep.107
Shari Simmons, LCSW, gives a unique and eye-opening look at how traumatic experiences shape personality development and the creation of strategies to ensure survival despite challenging circumstances and experiences. Presentation.
Oct 14, 2020 • 1h 1min
When Client/Therapist Values Clash: The Diversity Training EVERY Clinician Needs Right Now, Ep. 106
Diversity expert Lambers Fisher, LMFT, offers a shame-free, centering approach to approaching values disagreements with clients. How do we maintain our values AND maintain rapport? This course covers it all. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Oct 8, 2020 • 1h 2min
Coming Out On A Continuum: Recognizing the Lifelong Process for LGBTQ People, Ep. 105
LGBTQ expert therapist John Sovec walks through the stages of LGBTQ+ coming out, and explores how the coming out process involves a continuous stream of coming out moments across a lifespan. Coming out trauma is also discussed. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Oct 1, 2020 • 1h 1min
Are We What We Eat? Linking Nutrition to Behavioral Health. Ep. 104
In this must-listen episode, Registered Dietician David Wiss dives deep about the gut microbiome, variations in diet, and their profound impact on mental health and addiction. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Sep 17, 2020 • 1h 2min
Couple Therapy: Yes, You Can Bill Insurance For It… Here’s How, Ep. 103
Insurance expert Barbara Griswold, LMFT, busts myths about billing insurance for couple therapy, and discusses coding considerations, legal/ethical concerns, and approaches. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Sep 10, 2020 • 1h 2min
Minding the Gap: Connecting Trauma Work With The 12 Steps, Ep. 102
Dr. Jamie Marich, an expert on addictive disorders and trauma treatment, gives helpful insight about how to effectively bring a trauma-informed side to traditional 12 Step work. Presentation.
Sep 2, 2020 • 1h 2min
Understanding The World that Shaped Us: Where Diversity Meets Developmental and Relational Trauma Therapy, Ep. 101
La Shanda Sugg, LCP, provides a helpful overview of Developmental and Relational Trauma Therapy (DARTT), including application to transgenerational dynamics and cultural, racial, and other traumas. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
