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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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Oct 1, 2018 • 1h
Simple Psychopharmacology for the Non-MD Clinician, Ep. 23
Dr. Lance Steinberg, MD, discusses standard psychopharmacology medications and medication classes, as well as what conditions may be helped by use of these medications; he also discusses various side effects, interactions, and special considerations.

Oct 1, 2018 • 1h
Addiction Group Counseling: Managing the Mayhem, Ep. 22 (Not eligible for CE credit)
Heather Black-Coyne, CADAC II, discusses different approaches for running addiction groups, as well as covers some pitfalls of the group process. She also discusses the critical thinking skills necessary for effective group leadership. Note: Not eligible for CE credit

Oct 1, 2018 • 1h
Managing Burnout in Addiction Treatment: Role Clarification, Ep. 21 (Not eligible for CE credit)
Heather Black-Coyne, CADAC II, discusses ways for addiction professionals to find more balance in their work, through the use of clinical reflection, boundary-setting, and role clarification. Note: Not eligible for CE credit.

Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 1min
Addiction Counseling: The Importance of the Assessment, Ep. 20 (Not eligible for CE credit)
Heather Black-Coyne, CADAC II, explores the importance of the addictive disorder assessment through the eyes of Standard of Care, and offers guidance about how to effectively manage the critical components of an initial assessment. Note: Not eligible for CE credit

Oct 1, 2018 • 1h
LGBTQ: Back to Basics, Ep. 19
Beck Gee-Cohen, LADC, sheds light on the basics of LGBTQ identities, and discusses language and some very basic nuances of helping the LGBTQ community from the perspective of a behavioral health provider.

Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 1min
Effective Treatment Strategies for African American Clients, Ep. 18
Tia Brisco, LMFT, reviews various treatment modalities that have been shown to be effective in working with African American and Black clients, and reviews the benefits of integrating these methods when working with this population.

Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 1min
Cultural Competence with African American Clients, Ep. 17
Tia Brisco, LMFT, explores how the biases, beliefs, and values of behavioral health providers impact client care, and discusses some of the cultural considerations providers ought to keep in mind when working with African American and Black clients.

Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 1min
What Keeps African Americans Out of Therapy? Ep. 16
Tia Brisco, LMFT, discusses some of the roadblocks that often discourage African Americans from seeking treatment, and explores a number of methods to increase the likelihood of success in treating African Americans.

Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 1min
Frontline Clinicians and Prevention of Sex Abuse, Ep. 15
Dr. Charles Flinton, LMFT, and Cynthia Rinker, LMFT, highlight efforts to stop firsttime sexual offending and offer insights into ways that promote sexual abuse prevention from a grassroots perspective.

Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 1min
The Impact of Implicit Racial Bias with Clients of Color, Ep. 14
April Tith, LMFT, explores the growing research that exists about implicit racial bias and its effect on clinical care, particularly in the service of communities of color. Note: Not eligible for CE credit.