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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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Oct 1, 2018 • 60min
The Science of Mindfulness and Meditation, Ep. 35
Frank Baird, LMFT, LPCC, reviews the current scientific findings regarding mindfulness and meditation, and discusses the professional benefits of mindfulness and meditation as a personal practice by behavioral health providers.
Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 1min
Introduction to Using Mindfulness & Meditation in Therapy, Ep. 34
Frank Baird, LMFT, LPCC, provides an overview of mindfulness and meditation, and describes the benefits of regular mindfulness and meditative practices in the improvement of client treatment outcomes, including discussion of different mindfulness techniques.
Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 1min
The Social Element's Impact on Chronic Pain Management, Ep. 32 (Not eligible for CE credit)
Mark Pew focuses on the social-economic aspect of the BioPsychoSocialSpiritual treatment model and how it can complicate (or help) the management of chronic pain, and provides information about how to address and manage these considerations. Note: Not eligible for CE credit
Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 1min
The PsychoSocialSpiritual Treatment Elements for Chronic Pain: Thoughts Matter, Ep. 31 (Not eligible for CE credit)
Mark Pew explores how Adverse Childhood Experiences, resilience, and one’s psycho-spiritual identity can impact pain management treatment outcomes, and reviews tools that can be helpful in identifying chronic pain beliefs that negative impact outcomes. Note: Not eligible for CE credit
Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 1min
Eating Disorders: The Basics of the Most Life-Threatening Mental Health Diagnoses, Ep. 29
Juli Agajanian, LMFT, clarifies essential information for the appropriate diagnosis and management of eating disorders (EDs) in a variety of settings, including an overview of the different types of EDs and an exploration of their clinical presentations.
Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 4min
EMDR: The Who, What, Where, Why, and When of It, Ep. 28 (Not eligible for CE credit)
Kim Greeley, LMFT, engages in a conversation with a colleague about EMDR, and provides an EMDR overview, with the goal of providing foundational knowledge to assist clinicians in understanding the model so that they feel more confident understanding it. Note: Not eligible for CE credit.
Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 1min
Staying Compliant with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, Ep. 27 (Not eligible for CE credit)
Attorney Nick Merkin addresses a common problem in the field of behavioral health: Client/patient privacy. He discusses staying in compliance with often-conflicting ideals about client privacy/confidentiality and appropriate disclosure of client info. Note: Not eligible for CE credit
Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 1min
Employment Law and Behavioral Health: What You Need to Know, Ep. 26 (Not eligible for CE credit)
Attorney Nick Merkin covers important topics in employment law in the behavioral health field, including interviewing and hiring, policy and procedure requirements, discrimination, harassment, wage concerns, employee discipline, and termination. Note: Not eligible for CE credit
Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 1min
Helping Clients Develop Academic Confidence: Helping Students Move From Feeling Impossible to "I'm possible", Ep. 25
Dr. Mark Stevens, PSY, provides a paradigm and specific interventions for mental health professionals and school counselors to help students who are not performing up to their potential, like developing a growth mind-set and empowering help-seeking.
Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 1min
Facilitating Increased Self-Compassion with Male Clients, Ep. 24
Dr. Mark Stevens, PSY, provides tools for listeners to explore the nuances associated with finding a more compassionate inner voice and self-empathy, both within clients and themselves, and how to use these the tools in their own work with male clients.
