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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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Jul 26, 2019 • 1h 2min
An Intro to Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: They Are More Common Than You Think, Ep. 57
OCD expert Dr. Laura Chackes provides an overview of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), including what they are, how they are diagnosed, and which treatment approaches have been found most effective. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.

Jul 16, 2019 • 1h 1min
Trauma: The Silent Partner in Addiction, Ep. 56
Gina Tabrizy, LMFT, sheds light on the relationship between trauma and addiction and explores a number of treatment techniques. Presentation.

Jul 5, 2019 • 1h 2min
HIPAA Security Fundamentals for Mental Health Professionals in Private Practice, Ep. 55
Roy Huggins, LPC, NCC, and prior software engineer, breaks down the HIPAA Security Rule and offers practical insight into HIPAA implementation. Roy tragically passed away on November 19th, 2021. He is deeply missed.

Jun 26, 2019 • 1h 1min
Family Therapy with LGBTQ Youth, Ep. 54
Kyle Bullock, LSW, explores the ins and outs of three evidence-based family therapy models that can be particularly effective when treating families of LGBTQ adolescents. Presentation.

Jun 13, 2019 • 1h 1min
Repairing Broken Bonds: Working with Couples after Infidelity, Ep. 53
Dr. Nancy Gardner, a certified Supervisor and Trainer of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), discusses how to help couples heal from infidelity using EFT methods. Presentation.

Jun 5, 2019 • 1h 1min
Growing A Successful Practice Ethical Business Planning, Ep. 52
Amanda Patterson, LMHC, sheds light on how to create and maintain a successful and abundant therapy practice that is ethically-sound. Presentation.

Apr 24, 2019 • 1h 1min
Narcissist: The Skilled Abuser, Part I: Relational Impact, Ep. 51
Dr. Catherine Barrett breaks down the relational impact of narcissism and offers guidance about working with individuals who have experienced traumatic bonding and/or codependency relating to relationships with significant others with NPD traits. Presentation. See Episode #110 for Part II.

Apr 10, 2019 • 1h 3min
Expressive Arts Therapy & Trauma Recovery, Ep. 50
Dr. Jamie Marich, LPCC, discusses how expressive arts therapy complements standard trauma treatments, and offers expert insight into how clinicians can develop an expressive arts practice and make use of these effective interventions. Presentation.

Feb 25, 2019 • 1h
Supporting The Coming Out Process for LGBTQ Adolescents, Ep. 48
John Sovec, LMFT, discusses the unique risks faced by the LGBTQ+ adolescent and how clinicians can positively impact the coming out process of their clients. Presentation.

Feb 14, 2019 • 24min
Technology: A Guided Mindfulness Practice, Ep. 47 (Not for CE Credit)
Frank Baird, LMFT, LPCC, an expert in meditation and mindfulness, delivers a modern, technology-focused guided meditation, perfect for use in the therapy room with clients or for a clinician's own meditative practices. Provided as a free resource; not for CE Credit.