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Big Feelings Are Okay: Supporting Social and Emotional Development

In this session, we'll dive into practical tips and real-life stories to help you become a nurturing guide for young hearts and minds. Get ready to learn how to create an environment where emotions are welcomed, relationships flourish, and little ones grow into confident, compassionate individuals.

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A Family that Plays Together Stays Together (WNBC1019)

Through didactic lecture, video clips, discussion-groups, and role playing, participants will learn the therapeutic use of play in family counseling.  Attendees will participate in practical applications of theory and techniques of child-centered family play therapy.  This workshop is designed to (1) assist those who work with families with children in obtaining an understanding of the child-centered theory of play therapy in a family context (2) help the participant develop an awareness of the child’s world as viewed by the child, (3) help the participant communicate more effectively with children at a “feeling level”, (4) increase the participant’s understanding of children and their behavior in the family system (5) help the participant implement practical skills to facilitate children’s emotional growth in family play therapy.  

Objectives: 

Objective 1:  Participants will learn how to communicate therapeutically with families in counseling with children by utilizing child centered family play therapy interventions  
Objective 2: Following the presentation, participants will be able to identify essential variables in the family play therapy relationship  
Objective 3: Following the presentation, participants will know how to set limits with children during the family play therapy session

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Aligned: Strategies for Building Personal and Professional Wellness (WNBC1015)

Presented by the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Speaker Introduction by Dr. David Capuzzi

Generally recognized for emotional resilience, helping professionals are now facing even more complex mental and physical hardships in the face of COVID-19. Counseling professionals experience emotional exhaustion, which may lead to clinical errors, lack of empathy in treating clients, lower productivity, and higher turnover rates. Counselors, educators, and supervisors need to learn to both recognize signs of these hardships as well as learn to implement strategies to avoid poor outcomes, burnout, and compassion fatigue. Participants will self-assess current levels of stress and be introduced to strategies for promoting wellness and self-care among helping professionals.

By the end of this webinar, participants will:

Self-assess stress and gain increased understanding of our bodies’ physical and neurologic reactions to these stressors
Be able to name and recognize one or more signs of hardship which impact personal and professional wellness.
Be able to select and implement one or more strategies to promote wellness and self-care in both personal and professional roles.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Bullying among Children and Adolescents: An Examination of Strategies and Implications (WNBC1013)

Presented by the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Speaker Introduction by Dr. David Capuzzi

This session will examine bullying among children and adolescents. The definition, prevalence, and impact of victimization on children and adolescents will be discussed during this webinar. In an examination of approaches to prevention and intervention will be discussed with an emphasis on individuals, families, schools, and communities.

By the end of this webinar, participants will:

Gain an understanding of the characteristics and impact of bullying behaviors on children and adolescents.
Be able to identify preventions and intervention strategies for individuals, families, schools, and communities impacted by bullying victimization.
Learn about the different resources available.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Child and Adolescent Suicide: Prevention, Crisis Management, Postvention (WNBC1020)

Presented by the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Speaker Introduction by Dr. Savitri Dixon-Saxon

This webinar addresses the significant concerns of suicide and suicide prevention and provides training needed by counselors to effectively assist those at risk for attempting suicide. It includes myths connected with suicide, risk and protective factors for suicide; signs and symptoms, suicidal assessment; ethical and legal issues surrounding suicide; and counseling techniques with children, adolescents, survivors, and their families. Guidelines for prevention, crisis management, and post-vention are included.

Objectives:

Provide mental health counselors with the information they need to recognize myths and identify risk and protective factors that will inform their decisions about identifying potentially suicidal clients and developing counseling/treatment plans. 
Discuss risk factors that increase the risk of suicidal intentionality and to discuss the protective factors that lessen the risk of suicidal attempts and completions
Provide mental health counselors with the information they need to recognize the suicidal profile so they might more easily identify potentially suicidal clients and develop counseling/treatment plans. 
Describe approaches to prevention to lessen the risk of suicidal attempts and completions.  
Provide mental health counselors with the information they need for crisis management, suicide assessment, and postvention needed to develop counseling/treatment plans for the potentially suicidal child and adolescent and the survivors of suicide attempts and completions. 
Present and discuss suicide and the law.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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The Skydiver's View of Reality Therapy: Increasing Safety and Wellness (WNBC1012)

Presented by the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Speaker Introduction by Dr. David Capuzzi

The central component of this presentation is a simulated role-play demonstration showing participants how reality therapy applies to a client and illustrating that reality therapy is a mental health system not a mental disorder system. It aims at preserving and increasing the mental health of clients that is often linked to physical health. Reality therapy focuses on the total person by helping them develop, maintain and enhance their relationships. In neuroscience the brain is seen as a relational process. When human beings have healthy relationships they are more inclined to live satisfying lives. Counselors help facilitate better human relationships by focusing on clients’ total behavior: actions, thinking, feelings, and physiology. Clients then more effectively satisfy their inner needs which are their behavioral motivators. This presentation focuses on practical skills for addressing client behaviors: the WDEP system.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Identify 5 human motivators: belonging, inner control or power, freedom or independence, fun or enjoyment and survival or self-preservation.
Describe the significance of the quality world or world of wants.
List 2 purposes of all human behavior.
Enumerate 3 types of self-evaluation: interventions that counselors can use with clients

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Historical and Current Implications of AIDS Awareness: Utilizing Clinical Skills in Your Practice (WNBC1021)

Presented by the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Speaker Introduction by Dr. David Capuzzi

This webinar will provide an overview about the AIDS pandemic from a historical as well as a current perspective. Communicates historically  impacted by HIV, their families, as well health care provider stress will be  highlighted in order to appreciate how the traumatic legacy of an AIDS diagnosis is experienced in the present. Trends in current treatment modalities and   psychosocial issues be defined in order for providers to possess essential clinical skills in treating this population.

Objectives: 

Understand clinical implications of treating HIV patients and their families from a historical and current perspective.
Learn how to provide best social service and mental health services to existing or future patients.
Define the differences in psychosocial issues related to HIV between the past and the present.
Develop greater skills in speaking about HIV and asking their patients relevant questions. 
Learn about micro-aggressions and how to eliminate bias in their treatment settings. 

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Creativity in Counseling: a Foundation for Relational Practice (WNBC1010)

Presented by the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Speaker Introduction by Dr. David Capuzzi

This program will address the role of creativity in counseling (CIC) practice and the means by which growth-fostering relationships can support both client and counselor creativity and resourcefulness. CIC may involve interventions such as music, art, literature, and play, among others, and is grounded in the professional definition of counseling. As a model, CIC involves a shared counseling process leading to growth-promoting shifts in clients’ thoughts, behaviors and feelings. Creativity in Counseling can be integrated along the spectrum of theories and attends to context, a focus on strengths, culture, and the counseling relationship.

By the end of this webinar, participants will:

Understand the role of creativity in counseling practice
Be able to articulate the role of growth-fostering relationships (relational-cultural theory) in creative counseling practice
Identify ways in which creativity can be utilized across theories to support counseling goals.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Child and Adolescent REBT: Specific Applications (WNBC1007)

Presented by the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Speaker Introduction by Dr. David Capuzzi

The purpose of this program is to present a rationale for using REBT with young clients, followed by a description of how to implement the ABC counseling process model with this population. Specific culturally and developmentally appropriate techniques will be described that help young clients identify a problem, describe their feelings and behaviors in reaction to the problem, and identify/dispute irrational beliefs and replace them with rational alternatives. Many creative interventions will be shared.

By the end of this webinar, participants will learn:

To identify the top twelve reasons for using REBT with young clients.
To describe the steps in the ABC model and identify specific ways to implement it with children and adolescents.
To explain how to maintain change with young clients through creative intervention strategies.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Contemporary Legal Challenges in Counseling (WNBC1006)

Presented by the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Speaker Introduction by Dr. David Capuzzi

In this webinar, Dr. Remley will discuss some of the most common legal challenges facing contemporary counselors in mental health, school, college, and private practice settings. Topics will include managing clients who may be at risk for suicide or violence; counseling children and families involved in child custody disputes; avoiding unwanted court appearances; and dealing with subpoenas. Practice guidelines for managing these legal issues will be provided.

By the end of this webinar, participants will learn:

Steps to take when a counselor determines that a client may be at risk for suicide.
What to do when a parent asks a counselor to appear in court to help the parent obtain child custody.
Appropriate steps to take after receiving a subpoena.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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New Perspectives on Counseling Black Men (WNBC1005)

Presented by the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Speaker Introduction by Dr. David Capuzzi

This 90-minute webinar will be presented by Dr. Courtland Lee. Black men in contemporary society face many challenges that affect their well-being and development. Counseling Black men requires not only an understanding of the theoretical and practical traditions of counseling, but an appreciation of Black cultural traditions and historical realities as well. This workshop will help counselors and other helping professionals develop competency for effective psychoeducational intervention with Black men. It will offer an analysis of Black male development in a sociocultural context and explore issues to consider when counseling Black men.

By the end of this webinar, participants will:

Be able to identify the mental health challenges confronting Black men in contemporary society
Be able to discern within-group differences among Black men
Be able to identify barriers to counseling with Black men
Be able to identify issues to consider in counseling with Black men
Be able to discuss a framework for counseling with Black men
Be able to engage Black men in the crucial stages of an ethnic group/gender-specific counseling process

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Keys to Effective Supervision (WNBC1027)

This presentation by Dr. Jody Huntington and Dr. Luis Lacourt will identify research-based strategies that promote a supportive supervisory relationship for professional counselors, integrate ACES’ Best Practices in supervision, and recognize common mistakes that hinder the supervision experience.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

Identify research-based strategies that promote a supportive supervisory relationship.
Integrate ACES’ Best Practices in supervision.
Recognize common mistakes that hinder the supervision experience.

References:

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Taskforce on Best Practices in Clinical Supervision. (2011, April). Best practices in clinical supervision. Retrieved from www.acesonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ACES-Best-Practices-inclinical-supervision-document-FINAL.pdf
Borders, L. D., Glosoff, H. L., Welfare, L. E., Hays, D. G., DeKruyf, L., Fernando, D. M., & Page, B. (2014). Best practices in clinical supervision: Evolution of a counseling specialty. The Clinical Supervisor, 33(1), 26–44. https://doi.org/10.1080/07325223.2014.905225
Bradley, N., Stargell, N., Craigen, L., Whisenhunt, J., Campbell, E., & Kress, V. E. (2019). Creative approaches for promoting vulnerability in supervision: A relational-cultural approach. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 14(3), 391–404.
Kemer, G., Sunal, Z., Li, C., & Burgess, M. (2019). Beginning and expert supervisors’ descriptions of effective and less effective supervision. The Clinical Supervisor, 38(1), 116–134. https://doi.org/10.1080/07325223.2018.1514676

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Addiction Counseling: Building a Meaningful and Ethical Scope of Practice (WNBC1004)

Presented by the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Speaker Introduction by Dr. David Capuzzi

This 90-minute webinar will be presented by Dr. Mita Johnson. One third of the population in the United States struggles with a substance use disorder; one in five people live with an alcohol use disorder. One third of those who struggle with a substance use disorder also have a co-occurring mental health disorder. The stigma around addictions is prevalent and damaging to individuals who did not choose to be addicted any more than they chose to be depressed. In this workshop, we will explore addiction counseling as a specialization of counseling. This presentation will explore the competencies necessary for working in this area of specialization using case studies. This scope of practice discussion will highlight how screening, assessment, treatment, and recovery support is both the same and uniquely different from other specializations of counseling.

Participants in this workshop will be able to:

Define behavioral health, addictions and co-occurring disorders
Discuss why addictions counseling is a specialization
Explain how treatment and recovery is different from other disorders
Explore ways to build one's scope of practice to include addictions

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Counseling with Career Concerns in Mind (WNBC1029)

Career development is closely linked to client and student mental health in both the clinical mental health and school counseling settings (Blustein, 2019; Hutchison, Wambu, & Leigh-Osroosh, 2022; Redekopp & Huston, 2020). Participants will learn about common career concerns connected to their school and clinical mental health counseling practice along with three theory-based interventions to address them. The webinar offers engaging educational content using real-world case examples and demonstrations of interventions that consider developmental age and cultural context when planning career interventions in the context of both school and mental health counseling.

Blustein, D. L. (2019). The importance of work in an age of uncertainty: The eroding work experience in America. Oxford University Press.
Hutchison, B., Wambu, G., & Leigh, K. (2022). School to Career. Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher: Tinley Park, IL.
Redekopp, D. E., & Huston, M. (2020). Strengthening Mental Health Through Effective Career Development: A Practitioner's Guide. CERIC.

Learning Outcomes:
a. Attendees will identify links between career development and mental health, wellness, school engagement, and social justice concerns in the counseling setting.
b. Attendees will conceptualize presenting career concerns using emerging theoretical perspectives to plan treatments and interventions.
c. Attendees will observe and critically consider 3 theoretical interventions for a selected case so that treatment options are linked to developmental and contextual needs.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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The Suicidal Child and Adolescent Part 2 of 3: Recognizing the Profile, Methods, Precipitants, Prevention (WNBC1002)

This program is designed to provide counselors, both beginning and experienced, additional background information they need to begin assessing whether a client is either suicidal or potentially suicidal so suicide assessments and subsequent counseling/treatment plans can be as accurate as possible. Discussion, question/answer, and self-assessment opportunities, integrated into the 2 hour time allotment, will insure that the content is thoroughly presented and understood.

Objective 1: To provide mental health counselors/professionals with the information they need to recognize the suicidal profile so they might more easily identify potentially suicidal clients and develop counseling/treatment plans.

Objective 2: To present and discuss methods and precipitants connected with child and adolescent suicide so that such information can be used when developing counseling/treatment plans.

Objective 3: To discuss approaches to prevention to lessen the risk of suicidal attempts and completions.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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The Analytical Psychology of Carl Jung (WNBC 1031)

Join Dr. Kelly Dardis for a deep dive into the layers of the unconscious and Jungian techniques for professional counselors.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
•    Identify the layers of the conscious and unconscious.
•    Apply Jungian techniques to address deep work.
•    Understand the counselor’s role in the counseling process. 

References:
•    Jung, C. G. (1977). Collected works of C. G. Jung. Princeton University Book Press. 
•    Jung, C. G. (1957). The undiscovered self: With symbols and the interpretation of dreams. Princeton University Book Press. 
•    Jung, C. G. (1969). The archetypes and the collective unconscious. Princeton University Book Press. 

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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The Suicidal Child and Adolescent Part 3 of 3: Crisis Management, Assessment, Postvention, Suicide and the Law (WNBC1001)

This program is designed to provide counselors, both beginning and experienced, the information they need to begin the crisis management and suicide assessment process when working with a potentially suicidal client so subsequent counseling/treatment plans can be as accurate as possible. In addition, information about how to facilitate postvention efforts with the survivors of attempts and completions will be addressed. Discussion, question/answer, and self-assessment opportunities, integrated into the 2 hour time allotment, will insure that the content is thoroughly presented and understood.

Objective 1: To provide mental health counselors/professionals with the information they need for crisis management, suicide assessment, and postvention needed to develop counseling/treatment plans for the potentially suicidal child and adolescent and the survivors of suicide attempts and completions.

Objective 2: To present and discuss suicide and the law.

Objective 3: To present suicide scenarios so participants can assess the degree of risk for an attempt/completion and obtain practice in developing initial counseling/treatment plans.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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How Counselor Educators and Supervisors Can Prepare Masters Level Counselors in Training for Learning in Practicum and Internship (WNBC1032)

Join Dr. Heather Ambrose to earn (1) NBCC contact hour:

Practicum and Internship are a seminal part of the educational process for masters level counselors-in-training. (Few students enter their field experience with the knowledge of what they can expect from practicum and internship. It is expected that counselors-in-training assume the responsibility for the learning that occurs during their training. However most students are not aware of this expectation. Therefore, counselor educators need to provide context and expectations for students entering their field experience, including role induction, which prepares counselors-in-training for the learning experience ahead of them. This presentation examines the process of role induction for masters level counselors-in-training and how counselor educators can assist practicum and internship students in negotiating the developmental stages associated with field placement to promote the development of their professional counselor identity and to best serve the clients with whom they work. This course has text and interactive activities.

By the end of this webinar Attendees will:

Recognize the developmental stages of practicum and internship.
Formulate a plan to assist counselors-in-training with role induction.
Develop strategies to use at the beginning of supervision.
Resources:

Bernard, J.M., & Goodyear, R.K. (2018). Fundamentals of clinical supervision (6th ed).
Borders, L.D., & Brown, L.L. (2022). The new handbook of clinical supervision. Routledge.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Multicultural Theories Panel (WNBC1033)

Counselors are ethically required to be competent in multicultural counseling and to gain knowledge and skills to work with a diverse client population (ACA, 2014, Standard C.2.a.). Counselors are also charged with implementing theories to “address internalized privilege experienced by privileged clients and internalized oppression experienced by marginalized clients” (Ratts et al., 2015, p. 11). However, not all theories have a focus on multiculturalism and/or diversity. Many of the original theories focus on the individual and do not address how oppressive systems may impact the client (Singh et al., 2020). This panel discussion will provide an overview of how a multicultural lens can be applied to different counseling theories that do not have a strong focus on multiculturalism or have a minimal focus on multiculturalism. This training will assist counselors in integrating and applying cultural considerations into their work with diverse clients when various theories are utilized. Participants will hear multiple counselors’ experiences with applying a multicultural lens with different counseling theories. They will share what has worked and what has not worked.

By the end of this webinar, Attendees will:

A. Identify theories that do not clearly address multiculturalism or minimally address multiculturalism

B. Learn strategies to apply a multicultural lens with diverse theoretical approaches used with clients.

C. Be able to identify and address challenges in applying a multicultural lens to diverse theories and strategies.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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The Power of Nursing

Empower your practice: Sharpening your skills for the future of nursing

Looking to sharpen your skills as a nurse? Learn from one of the best healthcare leaders, Dr. Beverly Malone.

During this session, you will:

• Learn new strategies to effect change in your hospitals, clinics, and communities.

• Understand the qualities and values of the most effective nurses.

• Understand different levels of power and how to utilize them.

Please join Dr. Beverly Malone to earn 0.5 contact hours.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is accredited (Provider Unit Number P0469) as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

While professional development activities offered by an American Nurses Credentialing Center Provider Unit typically satisfy the requirements of most states, Walden University recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. To the extent that contact hours must be approved within one’s state of residence or licensure, participants should check with their state board of nursing before enrolling in any professional development activity. The state board of nursing determines the number and type of contact hours that can be claimed for professional development activities.

Disclosure
The planners and presenters of this nursing continuing professional development activity have disclosed no financial interests and no receipt of in-kind materials or funding that could influence the planning or presentation of this content.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Models of Clinical Supervision (WNBC1034)

Participants in this webinar should leave with an understanding of the major categories of clinical supervision models and examples of specific models from each category. In addition, the presenter will discuss recent research on supervision models. Participants will consider their own personal supervision style and which model(s) fit best in their work with supervisees. Finally, the importance of supervision context, format, and multicultural considerations will be addressed.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will describe the four major categories of clinical supervision models and specific models from each category.
Attendees will identify the strengths and limitations of supervision models as described in the research literature.
Attendees will analyze the various supervision models and explain how context, format, and culture are important considerations when applying a supervision model in practice.

References

Bernard, J.M., & Goodyear, R.K. (2019). Fundamentals of clinical supervision, 6th edition. Pearson.
Crunk, A.E., & Barden, S.M. (2017). The common factors discrimination model: An integrated approach to counselor supervision. The Professional Counselor, 7(1), 62–75.
Ellis, M.V. (2010) Bridging the science and practice of clinical supervision: Some discoveries, some misconceptions, The Clinical Supervisor, 29(1), 95-116.
Milne, D., Aylott, H., Fitzpatrick, H., & Ellis, M.V. (2008). How does clinical supervision work? Using a “best evidence synthesis” approach to construct a basic model of supervision, The Clinical Supervisor, 27(2), 170-190.
Watkins, C.E., Jr. (2019). What do clinical supervision research reviews tell us? Surveying the last 25 years. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 1–19.
Accreditation Statement

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Effective Theories and Therapeutic Interventions for working with Children and Adolescents (WNBC1036)

This presentation provides attendees with a framework for working with children and adolescents in therapy in both school and mental health settings. This session will focus on understanding developmental stages that can contribute to presenting behaviors in children and adolescents. The presentation will also focus on examples of theories and therapeutic interventions that work well with this population in both school and clinical settings.

Objectives:

Attendees will learn the developmental stages that contribute to presenting behaviors in children and adolescents.
Attendees will learn the leading theories for treating children and adolescents both in school and mental health settings.
Attendees will learn specific therapeutic interventions that can be implemented with children and adolescents in both school and clinical settings.

References

Bhide, A., & Chakraborty, K. (2020). General principles for psychotherapeutic interventions in children and adolescents. Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 62(Suppl 2), S299–S318. https://doi.org/10.4103/psychiatry.IndianJPsychiatry_811_19
Koukourikos, K., Tsaloglidou, A., Tzeha, L., Iliadis, C., Frantzana, A., Katsimbeli, A., & Kourkouta, L. (2021). An overview of play therapy. Materia Sociomed, 33(4), 293–297. https://doi.org/10.5455/msm.2021.33.293-297
Kramer T. L., Sigel B. A., Conners-Burrow N., Worley K. B., Church J. K., Helpenstill K. (2015). It takes a state: Best practices for children exposed to trauma. Best Practices in Mental Health: An International Journal, 11(1), 14–24.
Simonich H. K., Wonderlich S. A., Erickson A. L., Myers T. C., Hoesel J., Wagner S., Engel K. (2015). A statewide trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy network: Creating an integrated community response system. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 45(4), 265–274. DOI:10.1007/s10879-015-9305-4
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2014). SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 14-4884. https://www.nasmhpd.org/sites/default/files/SAMHSA_Concept_of_Trauma_and_Guidance.pdf

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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How Meaning ful Data Driven Supervision, Engagement, and Instructions for Field Experience (WNBC1039)

Join us to earn (1) NBCC Credit Hour:

Join us as we explore and discuss the importance of creating a healthy risk-taking culture through rapport, engagement, role-modeling, and data to support student growth in counselor and school counselor identity development at field sites. Learn tips and tricks for high student engagement through data-driven instruction, from both the supervisory role of the university and graduate student perspectives. Includes helpful hints for student data-driven engagement in the classroom, overcoming obstacles, and implications for faculty group supervision in our current technological culture.

Objectives

Attendees will discuss the theoretical perspectives and counselor discrimination supervisory model for supporting counselor and school counselor interns on campus.
Attendees will define and explore the use of measurable data-driven instruction within the confines of the remote and on-ground field experience supervision for internship as guided by profession standards and best practices.
Attendees will explore how counselor educator and faculty field instructor dynamics impact the student progress and engagement in their university coursework. 

References

American Counselor Association. (ACA; 2014). ACA code of ethics. https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/ethics/2014-aca-code-of-ethics.pdf?sfvrsn=55ab73d0_1
American School Counselor Association. (ASCA; 2019). ASCA national model. Author.
American School Counselor Association (ASCA; 2022). ASCA ethical standards for school counselors. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/44f30280-ffe8-4b41-9ad8-f15909c3d164/EthicalStandards.pdf
Bernard, J. M., & Goodyear, R. K. (2013). Fundamentals of clinical supervision. Allyn & Bacn.
Carleton, H., & Carrola, P. (2022). A creative supervision approach for school counselors supervising interns. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health 17(1), p. 67-81. Doi: 1540138.2020.1842276.
Givens, J. & Black, L. (2022). Counselor educator experiences of teaching counselor presence: A philosophical and phenomenological exploration. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 17(1), p. 41-45. DOI: 10.1080/15401383.2020.1828215.
Test, T. & Cranmore, J. (2021, November 4). Best practices for working with school counselor interns [Breakout Session]. 65th Annual Professional Growth Conference/Galveston, TX.
Test, T., Philley, L, Anderson, L., & Thompson, J. (2023, November 3). Supervising LPC-Associates: Providing mental health counseling in schools [Breakout Session]. 67th Annual Professional Growth Conference/Houston, TX.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Effective Theories and Therapeutic Interventions for Working with Children and Adolescents-Part 2 (WNBC1040)

Join us to earn (1) NBCC Credit Hour:

This presentation provides counselors in training with a framework for working with children and adolescents in therapy in both school and mental healthsettings. This presentation will focus on rapport building with children and adolescents, ethical considerations for this population and understanding the role ofcaregivers in the counseling process.

Objectives:

Attendees will learn strategies to build rapport with children and adolescents.
Attendees will learn ethical considerations for working with children and adolescents.
Attendees will learn techniques for working with parents and caregivers.

Resources:

Bhide, A., & Chakraborty, K. (2020). General Principles for Psychotherapeutic Interventions in Children and Adolescents. Indian journal of psychiatry, 62(Suppl 2),S299–S318. https://doi.org/10.4103/psychiatry.IndianJPsychiatry_811_19
Koukourikos, K., Tsaloglidou, A., Tzeha, L., Iliadis, C., Frantzana, A., Katsimbeli, A., & Kourkouta, L. (2021). An Overview of Play Therapy. Materia socio-medica, 33(4),293–297. https://doi.org/10.5455/msm.2021.33.293-297
Kramer T. L., Sigel B. A., Conners-Burrow N., Worley K. B., Church J. K., Helpenstill K. (2015). It takes a state: Best practices for children exposed to trauma. BestPractices in Mental Health: An International Journal, 11(1), 14–24.
Simonich H. K., Wonderlich S. A., Erickson A. L., Myers T. C., Hoesel J., Wagner S., Engel K. (2015). A statewide trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy network:Creating an integrated community response system. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 45, 265–274.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2014a). SAMHSA’s concept of trauma and guidance for a trauma-informed approach (HHSPublication No. [SMA] 14-4884). Retrieved from https://www.nasmhpd.org/sites/default/files/SAMHSA_Concept_of_Trauma_and_Guidance.pdf

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Existential Theory in Practice (WNBC1041)

Join Dr. Brian Hutchison to earn (1) no-cost NBCC Credit Hour:

Existential counseling is a theoretical approach that focuses on the deepest facets of living through the exploration of themes such as freedom and responsibility; meaning and its antithesis, absurdity; fear and its antidote, transcendence; and our lust for life and its inevitable finitude. This course is presented in webinar format with home study recommendations thereafter.

Objectives

Attendees will recognize the key tenets of existential counseling as it applies to diverse settings and populations.
Attendees will formulate interventions and treatment planning activities that incorporate existential counseling concepts into their counseling practice.
Attendees will develop a keener sense of existential concerns as they arise in counseling practice regardless of theoretical orientation.
References

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Effective Theories and Therapeutic Interventions for Working with Children and Adolescents-Part 3 (WNBC1042)

Program Content Description

This presentation provides counselors-in-training with a framework for working with children and adolescents in therapy in both school and mental health settings. This presentation will focus on how developmental stages influence diagnosis and will highlight case studies to aid in the process of case conceptualization when working with children and adolescents.

Objectives

Objective 1: Attendees will learn the interventions needed to gather relevant information.

Objective 2: Attendees will be able to identify common mental health disorders and behavioral issues in children and adolescents.

Objective 3: Attendees will learn how developmental stages influence diagnosis.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Affirming LGBTQ+ Children and Youth in Mental Health Sessions (WNBC1045)

Research shows that the LGBTQIAP+ community experiences significant disparities. Humanistic and social justice-based interventions are best poised to make the biggest impact for this population. As mental health providers, we are uniquely positioned to advocate for the most vulnerable populations—children and youth.

Objectives

Objective 1: Attendees will learn challenges in treatment for the LGBTQ+ community.

Objective 2: Attendees will learn how to advocate for LGBTQ+ seeking mental health services.

Objective 3: Attendees will learn ideas and resources to better serve the LGBTQ+ community.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Remediation Can Be Empowering: Demystifying the Remediation Process in Supervision (WNBC1050)

Join us to earn (1.5) NBCC Credit Hours:

The primary purpose of the supervisory relationship is to guide counselors in training toward becoming effective, competent, ethical, and independent professional counselors. In Texas, associate-level counselors are now able to launch a private practice under the supervision of a board-approved supervisor. In this session, participants will have an opportunity to calm remediation fears while ensuring they remain attentive to the gatekeeping, an integral part of the role of a supervisor. During this presentation, attendees will be introduced to relational-cultural theory (RCT) concepts, specifically learning how to create mutual growth-fostering relationships, engage in power-with as opposed to power-over, and foster space for authenticity and vulnerability in the supervisory relationship. Participants will have the opportunity to conceptualize the remediation process within an RCT framework. Participants in this presentation will also explore the remediation process while gaining insights regarding the relationship between remediation and gatekeeping, the value of informed consent in supervision, inherent power dynamics, professional dispositions, and counselor impairment. Session attendees will be provided with the presenter’s informed consent and remediation plan documents, both designed within an RCT framework. Participants will leave empowered with the tools and skills to successfully remediate current and future supervisees.

Objectives

Objective 1: Attendees will conceptualize the remediation process through a relational-cultural theory framework.

Objective 2: Attendees will understand the role of remediation in terms of gatekeeping within the counseling profession.

Objective 3: Attendees will understand the relationship between informed consent in the supervision process and remediation.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Application of the Neurosequential Model in Clinical Supervision (WNBC1051)

Join us to earn (1) NBCC Credit Hour:

The neurosequential model of therapeutics (Perry, 2006) offers a comprehensive and useful means for understanding how the human brain responds to stress and trauma. When applied to counseling trainees and supervisors through an isomorphic lens, it offers an additional tool clinical supervisors can use to help assess supervisees’ needs and respond accordingly, while also teaching supervisees to assess their clients’ needs and respond accordingly. In this interactive workshop, Drs. Woodliff and Ross will discuss their application of this model with master’s-level counseling trainees at both the pre- and post-graduate levels.

Objectives

Objective 1: Attendees will understand the core elements of brain development and trauma/fear response as it applies to the supervision of counseling trainees.

Objective 2: Attendees will apply knowledge of neurobiological functioning and trauma/fear response to their supervision work through self-reflection, identification of key markers, and discussion of interventions for self and trainee.

Objective 3: Attendees will develop their own toolbox of responses and interventions for clinical supervision based on their understanding of neurobiological functioning and trauma/fear responses experienced by both supervisors and supervisees.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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The Importance of Person First Language in Counseling (WNBC1052)

Join us to earn (1) NBCC Credit Hour:

Person-first language can assist with reducing the stigma associated with severe mental health conditions. Counselors, counselor educators, and others in the mental health field have a responsibility to use supportive, non-judgmental, and non-stigmatizing language when working with marginalized and vulnerable groups. This webinar will assist professionals in identifying and dismantling stigmatizing language and will encourage new professionals to consider the impact of language in mental health settings.

Objectives

Objective 1: Attendees will understand the concept of person-first language.

Objective 2: Attendees will recognize the impact of language on identity and stigma.

Objective 3: Attendees will identify practical applications of person-first language in counseling.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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The Art of Counseling Supervision: Essential Qualities for Success (WNBC1053)

Join us to earn (1) NBCC Credit Hour:

Effective supervision is a dynamic and multifaceted process that integrates interpersonal and professional skills, playing a pivotal role in the success of supervisees and the well-being of those they serve. This presentation highlights the vital role of supervisors in cultivating a supportive, ethical, and culturally sensitive environment rooted in trust, respect, and open communication. By fostering mentorship and collaboration, supervision serves as a foundation for professional development, ethical practice, cultural competence, and high-quality client care while mitigating the risk of counselor burnout.

Objectives

Objective 1: Attendees will identify the essential qualities and skills that contribute to effective supervision in counseling.

Objective 2: Attendees will foster a supervisory environment that encourages open communication, supports professional and personal growth, prioritizes inclusivity, and promotes cultural humility and competence.

Objective 3: Attendees will develop and implement practical strategies to build and sustain a positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented supervisory relationship.

References

Bernard, J. M., & Goodyear, R. K. (2018). Fundamentals of clinical supervision (6th ed.). Pearson.

Borders, L. D., & Brown, L. L. (2022). The new handbook of clinical supervision. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003251583

Bray, B. (2018, May 30). Guiding lights. Counseling Today. https://ctarchive.counseling.org/2018/05/guiding-lights/

Corey, G., Haynes, R., Moulton, P. & Muratori, M. (2020). Clinical supervision in the helping professions (3rd ed.). American Counseling Association.

Warner, T. (2022, January 18). Making every moment of clinical supervision count. Counseling Today.

https://ctarchive.counseling.org/2022/01/making-every-moment-of-clinical-supervision-count/

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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AI for Nurses (WANC1102)

Join us for “AI in Nursing” with Dr. Debbie Sullivan and Dr. Ami Bhatt. In this webinar, the presenters will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping nursing by enhancing clinical decision-making, documentation, and patient education. The presenters will showcase real-world examples to empower nurses to understand, evaluate, and integrate AI tools into clinical workflows responsibly.

Please join to earn one (1) American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) credit hour.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is accredited (Provider Unit Number P0469) as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

While professional development activities offered by an American Nurses Credentialing Center Provider Unit typically satisfy the requirements of most states, Walden University recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. To the extent that contact hours must be approved within one’s state of residence or licensure, participants should check with their state board of nursing before enrolling in any professional development activity. The state board of nursing determines the number and type of contact hours that can be claimed for professional development activities.

Disclosure
The planners and presenters of this nursing continuing professional development activity have disclosed no financial interests and no receipt of in-kind materials or funding that could influence the planning or presentation of this content.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Triumph and Perseverance in the Emergency Department (WANC1083)

Featuring a panel of ED nurses and experts from the Emergency Nurses Association®, this webinar will explore key challenges faced by ED nurses today along with practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety in this setting.

During the webinar, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of challenges faced by nurses in the emergency department.
• Learn strategies to manage stress in the ED setting.
• Explore the many tools and resources available to you through the ENA and Walden.
• Earn 1 ANCC contact hour.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is accredited (Provider Unit Number P0469) as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

While professional development activities offered by an American Nurses Credentialing Center Provider Unit typically satisfy the requirements of most states, Walden University recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. To the extent that contact hours must be approved within one’s state of residence or licensure, participants should check with their state board of nursing before enrolling in any professional development activity. The state board of nursing determines the number and type of contact hours that can be claimed for professional development activities.

Disclosure
The planners and presenters of this nursing continuing professional development activity have disclosed no financial interests and no receipt of in-kind materials or funding that could influence the planning or presentation of this content.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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The 3 P’s: Peers, Partnerships & Policy to Address Social Determinants of Health (WANC1075)

Please join Dr. Phyllis Morgan to earn 1 contact hour.

Social determinants of health have an important role in the care of patients and communities. In this webinar, Dr. Morgan will discuss The Three Ps: Peers, Partnerships, and Policies to Address Social Determinants of Health.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is accredited (Provider Unit Number P0469) as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

While professional development activities offered by an American Nurses Credentialing Center Provider Unit typically satisfy the requirements of most states, Walden University recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. To the extent that contact hours must be approved within one’s state of residence or licensure, participants should check with their state board of nursing before enrolling in any professional development activity. The state board of nursing determines the number and type of contact hours that can be claimed for professional development activities.

Disclosure
The planners and presenters of this nursing continuing professional development activity have disclosed no financial interests and no receipt of in-kind materials or funding that could influence the planning or presentation of this content.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing (WANC1071)

Please join Dr. Jessica Bland to earn 1 contact hour at no cost.

The opioid epidemic has placed a spotlight on safe prescribing and the need for evidence-based practice like never before. This webinar will address the disparities between managing pain-related disorders and caring for patients.

Please join us to learn about the importance of comprehensive pain assessments, analgesic types and how they relate to patient pain types, appropriate opioid dosing, ongoing assessments for opioid prescriptions, management of adverse effects related to opioids, guiding principles of prescribing, substance use disorder, pain-management contracts, and the stigma associated with controlled substances. Additionally, this webinar will address understanding prescribing schedules, knowing your scope of practice and certification requirements, evaluating your role in effective pain management, and reducing risks associated with opioid prescriptions.

Learning Objectives:

Comprehensive pain assessments
Analgesic types
Opioid dosing
Ongoing assessments
Management of adverse effects
Guiding principles of prescribing
Substance use disorder
Pain-management contracts
The stigma associated with controlled substances
Prescribing schedules
Scope of practice and certification requirements
The nurse’s role in effective pain management
Risk reduction and opioid prescriptions

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is accredited (Provider Unit Number P0469) as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

While professional development activities offered by an American Nurses Credentialing Center Provider Unit typically satisfy the requirements of most states, Walden University recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. To the extent that contact hours must be approved within one’s state of residence or licensure, participants should check with their state board of nursing before enrolling in any professional development activity. The state board of nursing determines the number and type of contact hours that can be claimed for professional development activities.

Disclosure
The planners and presenters of this nursing continuing professional development activity have disclosed no financial interests and no receipt of in-kind materials or funding that could influence the planning or presentation of this content.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Sexually Transmitted Infection Pharmacology Best Practices (WANC1070)

Please join Dr. Dorothy Dulko to earn 1 contact hour.

Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise, and prescribing challenges are becoming even more relevant. Healthcare professionals can benefit from gaining an understanding of these topics. Dr. Dorothy Dulko will share information about sexually transmitted infections and epidemiologic trends, as well as best practices for medication management.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is accredited (Provider Unit Number P0469) as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

While professional development activities offered by an American Nurses Credentialing Center Provider Unit typically satisfy the requirements of most states, Walden University recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. To the extent that contact hours must be approved within one’s state of residence or licensure, participants should check with their state board of nursing before enrolling in any professional development activity. The state board of nursing determines the number and type of contact hours that can be claimed for professional development activities.

Disclosure
The planners and presenters of this nursing continuing professional development activity have disclosed no financial interests and no receipt of in-kind materials or funding that could influence the planning or presentation of this content.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Increasing Flexibility for Clinical Staff to Enable Telehealth Roles (WANC1064)

This webinar will provide best practices for nurses who wish to transition into telehealth. Topics will include strategies that clinical staff can utilize to enable telehealth roles. With today’s enhanced use of technology and the expanding vision for nursing professionals of tomorrow, future nursing professionals will need to incorporate technology, including telehealth, into nursing practice.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is accredited (Provider Unit Number P0469) as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

While professional development activities offered by an American Nurses Credentialing Center Provider Unit typically satisfy the requirements of most states, Walden University recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. To the extent that contact hours must be approved within one’s state of residence or licensure, participants should check with their state board of nursing before enrolling in any professional development activity. The state board of nursing determines the number and type of contact hours that can be claimed for professional development activities.

Disclosure
The planners and presenters of this nursing continuing professional development activity have disclosed no financial interests and no receipt of in-kind materials or funding that could influence the planning or presentation of this content.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Breaking Down Barriers to Support Under-Represented Communities (WANC1063)

Underrepresented communities continue to be an area of concern within the healthcare environment. As a persistent lack of diversity amongst healthcare professionals exists, there is a need to support and break down barriers within the healthcare environment. Dr. Cook will describe challenges experienced by underrepresented communities, and strategies to support underrepresented communities.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is accredited (Provider Unit Number P0469) as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

While professional development activities offered by an American Nurses Credentialing Center Provider Unit typically satisfy the requirements of most states, Walden University recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. To the extent that contact hours must be approved within one’s state of residence or licensure, participants should check with their state board of nursing before enrolling in any professional development activity. The state board of nursing determines the number and type of contact hours that can be claimed for professional development activities.

Disclosure
The planners and presenters of this nursing continuing professional development activity have disclosed no financial interests and no receipt of in-kind materials or funding that could influence the planning or presentation of this content.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Data Analysis and Software in Contemporary Social Science Research: Alternatives to SPSS (WALH1020)

The “Data Analysis Software in Contemporary Social Science Research: Alternatives to SPSS” webinar will introduce participants to the evolving nature of data analysis in social science and to make them aware of the different statistical software options (both commercial and open source) that can help increase their research capability and productivity.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

Discuss the evolving nature of data analysis in social science
Identify commercial and open-source software options.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is a designated provider (ID# 123343) of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Walden University is an approved provider of CPH recertification credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Basics of Improvement Science (WALH1019)

Participants will understand and apply the principles of improvement science- an applied science method used in healthcare and education to solve problems or improve results of a system. The phases of the improvement science process will be explored along with the roles of specific tools used in each phase to guide the process such as fishbone diagrams, systems maps, run charts and driver diagrams. By focusing on the applied use of these principles and tools, the transfer and use of new knowledge and skills can be deepened to facilitate better improvement outcomes for the social determinants of health like decreasing stress in the workplace, increasing graduation rates, or decreasing wait time in an ED department.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

Summarize the steps on the journey of improvement;
Analyze a system for improvement;
Use various tools of improvement science;
Summarize a theory of improvement; and
Clarify the role of inquiry in improvement.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is a designated provider (ID# 123343) of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Walden University is an approved provider of CPH recertification credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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From Fringe to Forefront: The Continued Attack on the Public Health of Marginalized Groups (WALH1018)

Join Dr. Bruce Ragon to earn one (1) no-cost CECH contact hour.

Discovering the issues that impact health behavior requires a comprehensive, ever evolving approach that goes far beyond the individual behavioral concept. Evidence-based public health practice, an honored professional methodology, has been elevated to an imperative given the age of conspiracy theories, social media’s reach, and the ease of messaging by outliers.

This presentation will take an unimpeded look at emerging disinformation and misinformation issues surrounding specific populations regarding such topics as vaccine hesitancy and antiestablishment ideas. Such concerns have flourished with the rise of COVID-19, global mandates for vaccine use, and the organized efforts to subvert public health. Using data-driven, evidence-based techniques, ideas to counter these fringe positions will be discussed, providing public health and healthcare professionals, government planners, and students an opportunity to confront these ideas by understanding how they form and are delivered.

Learning Objectives:

Acquire a greater historical understanding of evidenced-based solutions and their role in promoting disease prevention and health promotion.
Be able to identify the current models and theories surrounding legitimate evidence-based findings and material from questionable sources used in counterarguments.
Acquire a greater understanding of the need for evidenced-based practice, especially in a world of conspiracy theories that have no foundation but are viewed as legitimate by some.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is a designated provider (ID# 123343) of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Walden University is an approved provider of CPH recertification credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Collaboration in Public Health: Coalition-Building and Community Engagement (WALH1017)

Join Dr. Michael Schwab to earn (1) CECH Credit.

Collaboration and cooperation are ancient principles for effective group activity. Along with community participation, they have been recognized as key elements of public health since the 1960s. Yet there is often misunderstanding of the various types or degrees of coalition and community engagement, and the difficulties that can arise when researchers try to engage with communities as research or program partners. In this webinar, we will discuss the advantages and limitations of collaboration, and the skills needed to effectively practice it.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is a designated provider (ID# 123343) of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Walden University is an approved provider of CPH recertification credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Elevate Yourself From the Pile: Finding Your Public Health Position (WALH1015)

This webinar will provide suggestions to help students move into professional public health roles. Topics will include new and evolving areas of public health, what it means to be a “professional,” and how to best position yourself for future employment. With the enhanced view of public health today and the expanding vision for public health professionals of tomorrow, future public health professionals will need to incorporate national and global perspectives.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is a designated provider (ID# 123343) of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Walden University is an approved provider of CPH recertification credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Grant Writing: Essential Information for Professionals in Health Sciences and Public Policy (WALH1014)

Join Dr. Haines and Dr. Kelsey to earn 1 CECH Credit.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Identify the basic elements and terminology of the grant proposal process
2. Distinguish between different types of grants and funding opportunities
3. Assess eligibility for grant funding

This webinar will cover the grant writing process to include:
Part 1: Planning
Part 2: Writing
Part 3: Following up
Part 4: Resources

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is a designated provider (ID# 123343) of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Walden University is an approved provider of CPH recertification credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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Triumph and Perseverance in the Emergency Department

Featuring a panel of ED nurses and experts from the Emergency Nurses Association®, this webinar will explore key challenges faced by ED nurses today along with practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety in this setting.

During the webinar, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of challenges faced by nurses in the emergency department.
• Learn strategies to manage stress in the ED setting.
• Explore the many tools and resources available to you through the ENA and Walden.
• Earn 1 ANCC contact hour.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University is accredited (Provider Unit Number P0469) as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

While professional development activities offered by an American Nurses Credentialing Center Provider Unit typically satisfy the requirements of most states, Walden University recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. To the extent that contact hours must be approved within one’s state of residence or licensure, participants should check with their state board of nursing before enrolling in any professional development activity. The state board of nursing determines the number and type of contact hours that can be claimed for professional development activities.

Disclosure
The planners and presenters of this nursing continuing professional development activity have disclosed no financial interests and no receipt of in-kind materials or funding that could influence the planning or presentation of this content.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].

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