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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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Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 1min
Coming Out: A Trauma-Based Experience, Ep. 179
John Sovec, LMFT, explains coming out as a potentially trauma-based experience for LGBTQIA+ individuals, including themes like nervous system activation, hypervigilance, and social alienation; John also discusses supportive resources and clinical interventions. Presentation.
May 25, 2023 • 1h 3min
Setting the Tone at the Top: Anti-Oppressive and Trauma Informed Leadership and Supervision, Ep. 173
Cristal Martinez Acosta, LPC-S, explains trauma-informed principles and explains leadership strategies to emphasize anti-oppressive, trauma\-sensitive, and culturally-aware strategies in management and clinical supervision systems. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
May 11, 2023 • 1h 1min
Polyvagal Theory: Hacking the Stress Response, Ep. 177
Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, LCSW, gives a helpful primer on the important role of the Vagus nerve plays in how the human nervous system manages stress and regulates emotions. Includes discussion about the impact of trauma on the stress response. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 1min
Remnants of Combat: Assisting Veterans with PTSD and TBI, Ep. 176
Dr. Lorin Lindner shares best practices for engaging and treating veterans in psychotherapy, including discussion about clinical presentations of combat-related Post-Traumatic Stress, Tramautic Brain Injury, and Moral Injury. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 3min
DSM-5-TR: What’s New, a Review, and Limitations, Ep. 175
Dr. Stephanie Woo provides a comprehensive discussion about continuities and changes in the DSM-5-TR, including discussion about social and ethnocultural limitations and the evolution of the Diagnostic Manual over time. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Apr 6, 2023 • 1h 1min
Innovative Approaches for Treating Fears and Phobias in Young Children, Ep. 174
Dr. Karen Levine provides clear guidance about treatment approaches based in a combination of Play Therapy techniques and gradual exposure in order to address fears and phobias in young children, including discussion about the use of these interventions with neurodiverse clientele. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Mar 30, 2023 • 1h 2min
"But That's Not What I Want": The Ethics of Self-Determination and Cultivating Medical Autonomy, Ep. 173
Diane Bigler, LCSW, takes a deep dive into how to approach ethical considerations regarding client self-determination around medical care. What rights does a patient/client have? What if their provider disagrees with their choice? What if WE, as a therapist, disagree? In this interview, Diane breaks down the complexity of medical decision-making and the importance of supporting client/patient autonomy using helpful case examples and her own lived experience. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Mar 16, 2023 • 1h 3min
When You Connect, You Protect: The Impact of Social Connection on Mental Health, Ep. 172
Jessica Gifford, LICSW, explains the link between social connectedness and mental health, and emphasizes the importance of helping clients build connection using concrete strategies. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Mar 9, 2023 • 1h 1min
Gray Divorce: What You Need to Know About Later-Life Breakups, Ep. 171
Linda Hershman, LMFT, discusses who is filing for gray divorce, the reasons why, and the unique challenges of adult children of divorcing parents. Includes discussion about communities of Color, LGBTQIA+ and mixed-orientation marriage populations. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
Feb 16, 2023 • 1h 5min
Integrative Treatments for Improving Mental Health, Including Ethical/Legal Considerations, Ep. 170
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge discusses integrative mental health options (like supplements, dietary changes, neurofeedback, etc.), legal and ethical considerations about how to discuss these options with therapy clients, how to integrate methods into their clinical practice, and the research on these integrative approaches. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.
